2014 Lexus IS F parking brake

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2-1. Driving proceduresDriving the vehicle ........................ 128
Engine (ignition) switch .............. 138
Automatic transmission.............. 142
Turn signal lever .............................. 151
Parking brake ................................. 152
Horn.................................................... 153
2-2. Instrument cluster Gauges and meters ..................... 154
Indicators and warning lights................................................. 158
Multi-information display............. 161
2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers
Headlight switch ............................ 166
Fog light switch .............................. 170
Windshield wipers and washer.............................................. 172
Headlight cleaner switch ........... 176
2-4. Using other driving systems Cruise control ................................. 177
Dynamic radar cruise control.............................................. 181
Intuitive parking assist ................. 195
Driving assist systems.................. 201
PCS (Pre-Collision System) ........... 207 2-5. Driving information
Cargo and luggage ...................... 214
Vehicle load limits.......................... 217
Winter driving tips ........................ 218
Trailer towing ................................. 220
Dinghy towing ................................ 221
3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning system ............................................ 224
Rear window and outside rear view
mirror defoggers ....................... 232
Windshield wiper de-icer ......... 233
3-2. Using the audio system Audio system type ....................... 234
Using the radio.............................. 237
Using the CD player................... 245
Playing back MP3 and WMA discs.................................. 252
Operating an iPod....................... 260
Operating a USB memory....... 268
Optimal use of the audio system ............................................ 277
Using the AUX port ................... 279
Using the steering wheel audio switches ............................. 281
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Multi-information display P. 161
Pictorial indexInstrument panel
Headlight switch Turn signal lever Fog light switch P. 166
P. 151
P. 170
Paddle shift switches P. 145, 147
Gauges and meters P. 154
Windshield wiper and washer switch P. 172
Engine (ignition) switch P. 138
Trunk opener main switch P. 51
Glove box P. 339
Tilt and telescopic steering control switch P. 72
Parking brake pedal P. 152
Hood release lever P. 400
Horn P. 153

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2-1. Driving proceduresDriving the vehicle.................. 128
Engine (ignition) switch ......... 138
Automatic transmission ........ 142
Turn signal lever ........................ 151
Parking brake ........................... 152
Horn ............................................ 153
2-2. Instrument cluster Gauges and meters ................ 154
Indicators and warning lights ......................................... 158
Multi-information display ...... 161 2-3. Operating the lights and
windshield wipers
Headlight switch ..................... 166
Fog light switch ........................ 170
Windshield wipers and washer ...................................... 172
Headlight cleaner switch ...... 176
2-4. Using other driving systems
Cruise control........................... 177
Dynamic radar cruise control ...................................... 181
Intuitive parking assist ........... 195
Driving assist systems ............ 201
PCS (Pre-Collision System) ...... 207
2-5. Driving information Cargo and luggage ................ 214
Vehicle load limits ................... 217
Winter driving tips .................. 218
Trailer towing .......................... 220
Dinghy towing.......................... 221

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2-1. Driving procedures
Driving the vehicle
Starting on a steep uphillFirmly set the parking brake and shift the shift lever to D.
Gently depress the accelerator pedal.
Release the parking brake.
The following procedures should be observed to ensure safe driving.
■Starting the engine ( →P. 1 3 8 )
■ Driving
With the brake pedal depressed, shift the shift lever to D. (→P. 142)
Release the parking brake. (→ P. 1 5 2 )
Gradually release the brake pedal and gently depress the
accelerator pedal to accelerate the vehicle.
■ Stopping
With the shift lever in D, depress the brake pedal.
If necessary, set the parking brake.
When the vehicle is stopped for an extended period of time, shift the
shift lever to P or N. (
→P. 1 4 2 )
■Parking the vehicle
With the shift lever in D, depress the brake pedal.
Set the parking brake. (→ P. 1 5 2 )
Shift the shift lever to P. (→ P. 142)
Press the “ENGINE START STOP” switch to stop the engine.
Lock the door, making sure that you have the electronic key on
your person.
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■Drum-in-disc type parking brake system
Your vehicle has a drum-in-disc type parking brake system. This type of brake sys-
tem needs bedding-down of the brake shoes periodically or whenever the parking
brake shoes and/or drum are replaced. Have your Lexus dealer perform the bed-
ding down.
■Operating your vehicle in a foreign country
Comply with the relevant vehicle registration laws and confirm the availability of the
correct fuel. (→P. 5 2 1 )
CAUTION
■When starting off
To prevent the vehicle from creeping forward, keep the brake pedal firmly
depressed when shifting the shift lever.
■When driving the vehicle
●Do not drive if you are unfamiliar with the location of the brake and accelerator
pedals to avoid depressing the wrong pedal.
• Accidentally depressing the accelerator pedal instead of the brake pedal will
result in sudden acceleration that may lead to an accident that could result in
death or serious injury.
• When backing up, you may twist your body around, leading to a difficulty in operating the pedals. Make sure to operate the pedals properly.
• Make sure to keep a correct driving posture even when moving the vehicle only slightly, allowing you to depress the brake and accelerator pedals prop-
erly.
• Depress the brake pedal using your right foot. Depressing the brake pedal
using your left foot may delay response in an emergency, resulting in an acci-
dent.
●Do not drive the vehicle over or stop the vehicle near flammable materials.
●Do not let the vehicle roll backwards while the shift lever is in a driving position, or
roll forward while the shift lever is in R.
Doing so may cause the engine to stall or lead to poor brake and steering perfor-
mance, resulting in an accident or damage to the vehicle.

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CAUTION
●If the smell of exhaust is noticed inside the vehicle, open the windows and check
that the trunk is closed. Large amounts of exhaust in the vehicle can cause driver
drowsiness and an accident, resulting in death or a serious health hazard. Have
the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
●Do not shift the shift lever to P while the vehicle is moving.
Doing so can damage the transmission and may result in a loss of vehicle control.
●Do not shift the shift lever to R while the vehicle is moving forward.
Doing so can damage the transmission and may result in a loss of vehicle control.
●Do not shift the shift lever to D while the vehicle is moving backward.
Doing so can damage the transmission and may result in a loss of vehicle control.
●Moving the shift lever to N while the vehicle is moving will disengage the engine
from the transmission. Engine braking is not available when N is selected.
●During normal driving, do not turn off the engine. Turning the engine off while
driving will not cause loss of steering or braking control, but the power assist to
these systems will be lost. This will make it more difficult to steer and brake, so you
should pull over and stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.
However, in the event of an emergency, such as if it becomes impossible to stop
the vehicle in the normal way: → P. 5 1 5
●Use engine braking (downshift) to maintain a safe speed when driving down a
steep hill.
Using the brakes continuously may cause the brakes to overheat and lose effec-
tiveness. (→P. 145, 147)
●When stopped on an inclined surface, use the brake pedal and parking brake to
prevent the vehicle from rolling backward or forward and causing an accident.
●Do not adjust the position of the steering wheel, the seat, or the inside or outside
rear view mirrors while driving.
Doing so may result in a loss of vehicle control that can cause accidents that may
result in death or serious injury.
●Always check that all passengers' arms, heads or other parts of their bodies are
not outside the vehicle, as this may result in death or serious injury.

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CAUTION
■When the vehicle is stopped
●Do not race the engine.
If the vehicle is in any gear other than P or N, the vehicle may accelerate suddenly
and unexpectedly, and may cause an accident.
●Do not leave the vehicle with the engine running for a long time.
If such a situation cannot be avoided, park the vehicle in an open space and
check that exhaust fumes do not enter the vehicle interior.
●In order to prevent accidents due to the vehicle rolling away, always keep
depressing the brake pedal while the engine is running, and apply the parking
brake as necessary.
●If the vehicle is stopped on an incline, in order to prevent accidents caused by the
vehicle rolling forward or backward, always depress the brake pedal and securely
apply the parking brake as needed.
●Avoid revving or racing the engine.
Running the engine at high speed while the vehicle is stopped may cause the
exhaust system to overheat, which could result in a fire if combustible material is
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CAUTION
■When the vehicle is parked
●Do not leave glasses, cigarette lighters, spray cans, or soft drink cans in the vehi-
cle when it is in the sun.
Doing so may result in the following.
• Gas may leak from a cigarette lighter or spray can, and may lead to a fire.
• The temperature inside the vehicle may cause the plastic lenses and plasticmaterial of eye glasses to deform or crack.
• Soft drink cans may fracture, causing the contents to spray over the interior of the vehicle, and may also cause a short circuit in the vehicle's electrical com-
ponents.
●Always apply the parking brake, shift the shift lever to P, stop the engine and lock
the vehicle.
Do not leave the vehicle unattended while the engine is running.
●Do not touch the exhaust pipes or rear bumper exhaust diffusers while the engine
is running or immediately after turning the engine off.
Doing so may cause burns.
●Do not leave the engine running in an area with snow build-up, or where it is
snowing. If snowbanks build up around the vehicle while the engine is running,
exhaust gases may collect and enter the vehicle. This may lead to death or a seri-
ous health hazard.
■Exhaust gases
Exhaust gases include harmful carbon monoxi de (CO) that is colorless and odor-
less. Inhaling exhaust gases may lead to death or a serious health hazard.
●If the vehicle is in a poorly ventilated area, stop the engine. In a closed area, such
as a garage, exhaust gases may collect and enter the vehicle. This may lead to
death or a serious health hazard.
●The exhaust should be checked occasionally. If there is a hole or crack caused by
corrosion, damage to a joint or abnormal exhaust noise, be sure to have the vehi-
cle inspected and repaired by your Lexus dealer. Failure to do so may allow
exhaust gases to enter the vehicle, resulting in death or a serious health hazard.