Lexus IS F 2010 Owner's Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Before driving

When driving

Interior features

Maintenance

and care

When trouble

arises

Vehicle

specifications

Adjusting and operating features such as door locks, mirrors, and steering column.

Driving, stopping and safe-driving information.

Air conditioning and audio systems, as well as other interior features for a comfortable driving experience.

Cleaning and protecting your vehicle, performing do-it-yourself maintenance, and maintenance information.

What to do if the vehicle needs to be towed, gets a flat tire, or is involved in an accident.

Detailed vehicle information.

For owners

Index

Reporting safety defects for US owners and seat belt instructions for Canadian owners

Alphabetical listing of information contained in this manual.

TABLE OF CONTENTS Index

Before driving

1-5. Refueling

Opening the fuel tank cap........... 75

1-1. Key information

Keys ...................................................... 22

1-2. Opening, closing and locking

the doors and trunk

Smart access system with

push-button start .......................... 26

Wireless remote control.............. 37

Doors.................................................... 39

Trunk..................................................... 43

1-3. Adjustable components

(seats, mirrors,

steering wheel)

Front seats.......................................... 47

Driving position memory

(driver’s seat) ................................. 48

Seat position memory

(front passenger’s seat) ............. 52

Head restraints................................. 54

Seat belts ............................................ 57

Steering wheel.................................. 64

Anti-glare inside rear view

mirror ................................................ 66

Outside rear view mirrors........... 67

1-6. Theft deterrent system

Engine immobilizer system......... 78

Alarm................................................... 80

Theft prevention labels

(U.S.A.)............................................. 82

1-7. Safety information

Correct driving posture ............... 83

SRS airbags ...................................... 85

Front passenger occupant

classification system.................... 97

Child restraint systems ............... 102

Installing child restraints............. 106

When driving

2-1. Driving procedures

Driving the vehicle.......................... 116

Engine (ignition) switch .............. 124

Automatic transmission.............. 128

Turn signal lever............................. 136

Parking brake ................................. 137

Horn.................................................... 138

1-4. Opening and closing

the windows and moon roof

Power windows................................ 69

Moon roof ............................................ 71

2-2. Instrument cluster

Gauges and meters ..................... 139

Indicators and warning

lights................................................. 143

Multi-information display........... 146

2-3. Operating the lights and

windshield wipers

Headlight switch............................ 150

Fog light switch .............................. 153

Windshield wipers and

washer............................................. 154

Headlight cleaner switch ........... 157

2-4. Using other driving systems

Cruise control ................................ 158

Dynamic radar cruise control.... 161

Intuitive parking assist ................... 171

Driving assist systems................... 177

PCS (Pre-Collision System)..... 184

2-5. Driving information

Cargo and luggage...................... 188

Vehicle load limits........................... 191

Winter driving tips ........................ 192

Trailer towing.................................. 194

Dinghy towing ................................ 195

3-2. Using the audio system

Audio system type ....................... 207

Using the radio............................... 210

Using the CD player.................... 218

Playing back MP3 and WMA

discs ................................................ 225

Operating an iPod

................... 233

Operating a USB memory........ 241

Optimal use of the audio

system ........................................... 250

Using the AUX adapter............ 252

Using the steering wheel

audio switches............................ 254

3-3. Using the Bluetooth

system

Bluetooth Using the Bluetooth

audio system ......... 257

system ............................................ 260

Operating a Bluetooth

enabled portable player......... 265

Setting up a Bluetooth

enabled portable player......... 268

Bluetooth

audio system

setup............................................... 274

audio

Interior features

3-1. Using the air conditioning

system and defogger

Automatic air conditioning

system ............................................. 198

Rear window and outside rear

view mirror defoggers ............ 206

3-4. Using the hands-free phone

system (for mobile phones)

Hands-free system for mobile

phones ........................................... 275

Using the hands-free system

(for mobile phones).................. 279

Making a phone call.................... 287

Setting a mobile phone............... 291

TABLE OF CONTENTS Index

Security and system setup........ 296

Using the phone book............... 300

3-5. Using the interior lights

Interior lights list........................... 306

• Interior lights .............................. 308

• Personal lights ........................... 308

3-6. Using the storage features

List of storage features................ 310

• Glove box...................................... 310

• Console box................................... 311

• Overhead console..................... 312

• Cup holders.................................. 313

• Bottle holders/

door pockets................................ 315

3-7. Other interior features

Sun visors.......................................... 316

Vanity mirrors................................. 317

Clock.................................................. 318

Satellite switches ........................... 319

Ashtrays ........................................... 322

Cigarette lighter........................... 323

Power outlet................................... 324

Seat heaters.................................... 325

Armrest ............................................ 327

Trunk storage extension........... 328

Coat hooks .................................... 330

Floor mat........................................... 331

Trunk features................................ 332

Garage door opener................. 335

Compass........................................... 341

Safety Connect ............................. 345

Maintenance and care

4-1. Maintenance and care

Cleaning and protecting

the vehicle exterior................... 354

Cleaning and protecting

the vehicle interior.................... 357

4-2. Maintenance

Maintenance requirements .... 360

General maintenance................ 362

Emission inspection and

maintenance (I/M)

programs ...................................... 365

4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance

Do-it-yourself service

precautions.................................. 366

Hood.................................................. 369

Positioning a floor jack............... 370

Engine compartment.................. 372

Tires .................................................. 386

Tire inflation pressure................. 397

Wheels............................................... 401

Air conditioning filter................. 403

Electronic key battery............... 406

Checking and replacing

fuses............................................... 408

Headlight aim................................. 422

Light bulbs....................................... 424

When trouble arises

Vehicle specifications

5-1. Essential information

Emergency flashers.................... 430

If your vehicle needs to

be towed........................................ 431

If you think something

is wrong......................................... 437

Fuel pump shut off system ....... 438

Event data recorder.................... 439

5-2. Steps to take in an emergency

If a warning light turns on or a

warning buzzer sounds... ....... 441

If a warning message is

displayed........................................ 451

If you have a flat tire..................... 465

If the engine will not start .......... 474

If the shift lever cannot be

shifted from P.............................. 475

If you lose your keys.................... 476

If the electronic key does

not operate properly ............... 477

If the vehicle battery is

discharged .................................. 480

If your vehicle overheats .......... 483

If the vehicle becomes

stuck............................................... 486

If your vehicle has to be

stopped in an emergency...... 487

6-1. Specifications

Maintenance data

(fuel, oil level, etc.)..................... 490

Fuel information........................... 500

Tire information ........................... 503

6-2. Customization

Customizable features ............... 515

6-3. Initialization

Items to initialize .......................... 520

For owners

Reporting safety defects

for U.S. owners........................... 522

Seat belt instructions

for Canadian owners

(in French).................................... 523

Index

Abbreviation list ................................... 526

Alphabetical index............................... 528

What to do if... .......................................538

P. 150

Pictorial index

P. 136

P. 153

P. 150

P. 369

P. 150

P. 154

P. 71

P. 67

Exterior

Windshield wipers

Parking lights

Hood

Moon roof 

Outside rear view

mirrors

Side marker lights

Headlights (low/high beam)

Front fog lights

Front turn signal lights

Headlights (high beam)

P. 465

P. 498

P. 503

P. 150

P. 43

Rear window defogger

P. 206

P. 39

P. 75

P. 136

Side marker lights

Tail lights

Doors

Tires

●Replacement

●Inflation pressure

●Information

Trunk

Rear turn signal lights

Fuel filler door

: If equipped

P. 69

Pictorial index

P. 57

P. 85

P. 331

P. 315

P. 54

P. 47

P. 313

P. 85

P. 311

P. 324

P. 322

P. 327

P. 252

P. 233, 241

P. 313

Seat belts

Interior

AUX adapter

USB adapter

Head restraints

Power window switches

Bottle holders/door pockets

Floor mats

SRS driver airbag

SRS knee airbags

SRS front passenger airbag

Cup holders

Armrest

Ashtrays

Power outlet

Front seats

Cup holders

SRS side airbags

Console box

P. 341

P. 335

P. 308

P. 71

P. 308

P. 317

P. 308

P. 316

P. 330

P. 85

P. 66

P. 312

P. 345

Anti-glare inside rear view mirror

Overhead console

Personal lights

Moon roof switches 

Interior lights

Personal lights

Interior lights

“SOS” button 

Coat hooks

SRS curtain shield airbags

Vanity mirrors

Sun visors

Garage door opener switches

Compass

: If equipped

P. 48

P. 52

P. 39

P. 67

P. 69

Pictorial index

P. 39

Interior

Inside door lock buttons

Driving position memory switches

Seat position memory switches

Door lock switches

Outside rear view mirror switches

Window lock switch

Power window switches

P. 325

P. 128

P. 475

P. 323

P. 322

Automatic transmission shift lever

Seat heater switches

Shift lock override button

Cigarette lighter Ashtrays

Pictorial index

P. 150

P. 136

P. 153

P. 130, 132

P. 139

P. 146

P. 154

P. 124

P. 43

P. 310

P. 64

P. 137

P. 369

P. 138

Headlight switch

Turn signal lever

Fog light switch

Instrument panel

Paddle shift switches

Gauges and meters

Multi-information display

Windshield wiper and washer switch

Engine (ignition) switch

Trunk opener main switch

Glove box

Horn

Tilt and telescopic steering control switch

Parking brake pedal

Hood release lever

P. 318

P. 207

P. 198

P. 206

P. 78, 80

P. 430

P. 318

P. 207

P. 198

P. 206

P. 78, 80

P. 430

Without navigation system (type A)

Air conditioning system

Audio system

Air conditioning system

Clock

Without navigation system (type B)

Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers

Security indicator

Emergency flasher switch

Audio system

Clock

Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers

Security indicator

Emergency flasher switch

Pictorial index

P. 318

P. 78, 80

P. 430

P. 318

P. 78, 80

P. 430

With navigation system (type A)

Instrument panel

Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers

Navigation

system

Clock

Audio system*

With navigation system (type B)

Navigation

system

Clock

Audio system*

Security indicator

Air conditioning

system

Emergency flasher switch

Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers

Security indicator

Air conditioning

system

Emergency flasher switch

P. 280

P. 158

P. 161

P. 147

P. 280

P. 147

P. 161

P. 158

P. 161

P. 254

Audio remote control switches

Type B Type A

“DISP” switch

Cruise control switch  Dynamic radar cruise control switch

: If equipped

: Refer to “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.

: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.

Talk switch *

Distance switch 



Telephone switch *

“DISP” switch

Distance switch 

Cruise control switch  Dynamic radar cruise control switch



P. 43

P. 75

P. 157

P. 319

P. 141

P. 179

P. 130, 180

Pictorial index

Instrument panel

VSC off switch

F-sport mode total control switch

Fuel filler door opener

Headlight cleaner switch 

Instrument panel light

control knob

Satellite switches

Trunk opener

: If equipped

For your information

Main Owner’s Manual

Please note that this manual applies to all models and explains all equipment, including options. Therefore, you may find some explanations for equipment not installed on your vehicle.

All specifications provided in this manual are current at the time of printing. However, because of the Lexus policy of continual product improvement, we reserve the right to make changes at any time without notice.

Depending on specifications, the vehicle shown in the illustration may differ from your vehicle in terms of color and equipment.

Noise from under vehicle after turning off the engine

Approximately five hours after the engine is turned off, you may hear sound coming from under the vehicle for several minutes. This is the sound of a fuel evaporation leakage check and, it does not indicate a malfunction.

Accessories, spare parts and modification of your Lexus

A wide variety of non-genuine spare parts and accessories for Lexus vehicles are currently available in the market. You should know that Toyota does not warrant these products and is not responsible for their performance, repair, or replacement, or for any damage they may cause to, or adverse effect they may have on, your Lexus vehicle.

This vehicle should not be modified with non-genuine Lexus products. Modification with non-genuine Lexus products could affect its performance, safety or durability, and may even violate governmental regulations. In addition, damage or performance problems resulting from the modification may not be covered under warranty.

Installation of a mobile two-way radio system

As the installation of a mobile two-way radio system in your vehicle could affect electronic systems such as the multiport fuel injection system/sequential multiport fuel injection system, cruise control system, anti-lock brake system, SRS airbag system and seat belt pretensioner system, be sure to check with your Lexus dealer for precautionary measures or special instructions regarding installation.

Scrapping of your Lexus

The SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner devices in your Lexus contain explosive chemicals. If the vehicle is scrapped with the airbags and seat belt pretensioners left as they are, this may cause an accident such as fire. Be sure to have the systems of the SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner removed and disposed of by a qualified service shop or by your Lexus dealer before you scrap your vehicle.

Perchlorate Material

Special handling may apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.

Your vehicle has components that may contain perchlorate. These components may include airbag, seat belt pretensioners, and wireless remote control batteries.

CAUTION

■ General precautions while driving

Driving under the influence: Never drive your vehicle when under the influence of alcohol or drugs that have impaired your ability to operate your vehicle. Alcohol and certain drugs delay reaction time, impair judgment and reduce coordination, which could lead to an accident that could result in death or serious injury.

Defensive driving: Always drive defensively. Anticipate mistakes that other drivers or pedestrians might make and be ready to avoid accidents.

Driver distraction: Always give your full attention to driving. Anything that distracts the driver, such as adjusting controls, talking on a cellular phone or reading can result in a collision with resulting death or serious injury to you, your occupants or others.

■ General precaution regarding children’s safety

Never leave children unattended in the vehicle, and never allow children to have or use the key.

Children may be able to start the vehicle or shift the vehicle into neutral. There is also a danger that children may injure themselves by playing with the cigarette lighter, the windows, the moon roof, or other features of the vehicle. In addition, heat build-up or extremely cold temperatures inside the vehicle can be fatal to children.

Symbols used throughout this manual

CAUTION

NOTICE

Cautions & Notices

This is a warning against anything which may cause injury to people if the warning is ignored. You are informed about what you must or must not do in order to reduce the risk of injury to yourself and others.

This is a warning against anything which may cause damage to the vehicle or its equipment if the warning is ignored. You are informed about what you must or must not do in order to avoid or reduce the risk of damage to your Lexus and its equipment.

Symbols used in illustrations

Safety symbol

The symbol of a circle with a slash through it means “Do not”, “Do not do this”, or “Do not let this happen.”

Arrows indicating operations

Indicates the action (pushing, turning, etc.) used to operate switches and other devices.

Indicates the outcome of an operation (e.g. a lid opens).

Before driving

1-1. Key information

Keys............................................... 22

1-2. Opening, closing and locking

the doors and trunk

Smart access system with

push-button start .................... 26

Wireless remote control......... 37

Doors ............................................ 39

Trunk ............................................. 43

1-3. Adjustable components

(seats, mirrors, steering wheel)

Front seats................................... 47

Driving position memory

(driver’s seat) .......................... 48

Seat position memory

(front passenger’s seat) ........ 52

Head restraints.......................... 54

Seat belts ..................................... 57

Steering wheel........................... 64

Anti-glare inside rear view

mirror......................................... 66

Outside rear view mirrors...... 67

1-4. Opening and closing the

windows and moon roof

Power windows.......................... 69

Moon roof .................................... 71

1-5. Refueling

Opening the fuel tank cap ..... 75

1-6. Theft deterrent system

Engine immobilizer system.... 78

Alarm............................................ 80

Theft prevention labels

(U.S.A.)...................................... 82

1-7. Safety information

Correct driving posture ......... 83

SRS airbags ................................ 85

Front passenger occupant

classification system.............. 97

Child restraint systems ......... 102

Installing child restraints....... 106

1-1. Key information

The following keys are provided with the vehicle.

Electronic keys

• Operating the smart access system with push-button start (P. 2 6)

• Operating the wireless remote control function (P. 3 7)

Mechanical keys Key number plate

■ Card key (Canada only)

Electronic key

Operating the smart access system with push-button start (P. 2 6)

Mechanical key

Keys

Using the mechanical key

● To store the mechanical key in the card

key, insert it inside while pressing the lock release button.

1-1. Key information

Take out the mechanical key.

The mechanical key can only be inserted in one direction, as the key only has grooves on one side. If the key cannot be inserted in a lock cylinder, turn it over and re-attempt to insert it.

After using the mechanical key, store it in the electronic key. Carry the mechanical key together with the electronic key. If the electronic key battery is depleted or the entry function does not operate properly, you will need the mechanical key. (P. 477)

■ Card key

● The mechanical key that is stored inside the card key should be used only if a

problem arises, such as when the key does not operate properly.

● If it is difficult to take out the mechanical key, push down the lock release button

using a pen tip etc. If it is still difficult to pull it out, use a coin etc.

Before driving

1-1. Key information

● If the battery cover is not installed and

the battery falls out or if the battery was removed because the key got wet, reinstall the battery with the positive terminal facing the Lexus emblem.

● The card key is not waterproof.

■ When required to leave a key to the vehicle with a parking attendant

Turn the trunk opener main switch off and lock the glove box as circumstances demand. (P. 4 3, 31 0) Remove the mechanical key for your own use and provide the attendant with the electronic key only.

■ Key number plate

Keep the plate in a safe place such as your wallet, not in the vehicle. In the event that a mechanical key is lost, a new key can be made at your Lexus dealer using the key number plate. (P. 476 )

■ When riding in an aircraft

When bringing an electronic key onto an aircraft, make sure you do not press any buttons on the electronic key while inside the aircraft cabin. If you are carrying an electronic key in your bag etc, ensure that the buttons are not likely to be pressed accidentally. Pressing a button may cause the electronic key to emit radio waves that could interfere with the operation of the aircraft.

1-1. Key information

NOTICE

■ To prevent key damage

Observe the following:

● Do not drop the keys, subject them to strong shocks or bend them.

● Do not expose the keys to high temperatures for a long period of time.

● Do not get the keys wet or wash them in an ultrasonic washer etc.

● Do not attach metallic or magnetic materials to the keys or place the keys close to

such materials.

● Do not disassemble the keys.

● Do not place the keys near objects that produce magnetic fields, such as TVs,

audio systems, glass top ranges, or medical electrical equipment, such as low-frequency therapy equipment.

■ Precautions for handling the card keys

● Do not apply excess force when inserting the mechanical key to the card key.

Doing so may damage the card key.

● If the battery or card key terminals get wet, the battery may corrode and the card

key may stop working. If the key is dropped into water, or if drinking water etc. is spilled on the key, immediately remove the battery cover and wipe the battery and terminals. (To remove the battery cover, lightly grasp and pull it.) If the battery is corroded, have your Lexus dealer replace the battery.

● Do not crush the battery cover or use a screwdriver to remove the battery cover.

Forcibly removing the battery cover may bend or damage the key.

● If the battery cover is frequently removed, the battery cover may become loose.

● When installing the battery, make sure to check the direction of the battery.

Installing the battery in the wrong direction may cause the battery to deplete rapidly.

● The surface of the card key may be damaged, or its coating may peel off in the

following situations:

• The card key is carried together with hard objects, such as coins or keys.

• The card key is scraped with a sharp object, such as a tip of mechanical pencil.

• The surface of the card key is wiped with thinners or benzene.

Before driving

1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk

The following operations can be performed simply by carrying the electronic key (including the card key



) on your person, for example in your pocket. (The driver should always carry the electronic key.)

Locks and unlocks the doors (P. 27 ) Unlocks the trunk (P. 27 ) Starts the engine (P. 124 )

: Canada only

Smart access system with push-button start

1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk

Unlocking and locking the doors (front door handles only)

Grip the handle to unlock the door.

Make sure to touch the sensor on the back of the handle.

The door cannot be unlocked for 3 seconds after the door is locked.

Press the lock button to lock the door.

Before driving

Unlocking the trunk

Press the button to unlock the trunk.

1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk

Antenna location and effective range

■ Antenna location

Antennas outside cabin Antennas inside cabin Antenna inside trunk Antenna outside trunk

1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk

■ Effective range (areas within which the electronic key is detected)

When locking or unlocking the doors

The system can be operated when the electronic key is within about 2.3 ft. (70 cm) of either of the outside front door handles. (Only the doors detecting the key can be operated.)

When unlocking the trunk

The system can be operated when the electronic key is within about 2.3 ft. (70 cm) of the trunk release button.

When starting the engine or changing “ENGINE START STOP” switch modes

The system can be operated when the electronic key is inside the vehicle.

Before driving

1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk

■ Operation signals

A buzzer sounds and the emergency flashers flash to indicate that the doors have been locked/unlocked. (Locked: Once; Unlocked: Twice)

■ Conditions affecting operation

The smart access system with push-button start uses weak radio waves. In the following situations, the communication between the electronic key and the vehicle may be affected, preventing the smart access system with push-button start from operating properly: (Ways of coping: P. 47 7)

● When the electronic key battery is depleted

● Near a TV tower, electric power plant, gas station, radio station, large display,

airport or other facility that generates strong radio waves or electrical noise

● When carrying a portable radio, cellular phone, cordless phone or other wire-

less communication devices

● When the electronic key is in contact with, or is covered by the following metal-

lic objects

• Cards to which aluminum foil is attached

• Cigarette boxes that have aluminum foil inside

• Metallic wallets or bags

•Coins

• Hand warmers made of metal

• Media such as CDs and DVDs

● When multiple electronic keys are in the vicinity

● When another wireless key (that emits radio waves) is being used nearby

● When carrying or using the electronic key together with the following devices

that emit radio waves

• Another vehicle's electronic key or a wireless key that emits radio waves

• Personal computer or personal digital assistant (PDA)

• Digital audio player

• Portable game system

● If window tint with a metallic content or metallic objects are attached to the rear

window

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