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Lexus LFA Towing And Road Service Manual

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Towing and
Road Service Guide
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Lexus LFA
Quality and Education Services
AAA Automotive
1000 AAA Drive
Heathrow, FL 32746
January 4, 2011
Updated February 28, 2011

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  • Page 1 Towing and Road Service Guide Lexus LFA Quality and Education Services AAA Automotive 1000 AAA Drive Heathrow, FL 32746 January 4, 2011 Updated February 28, 2011...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Index General Vehicle Information Special Precautions Car Carrier Loading and Transporting Automatic Sequential Gearbox Operation Electronic Parking Brake Override Wheel Dollies Emergency Road Service Information Jacking Tire Service Out of Fuel Jump-Start Procedures Rear Cargo Area Lid and Hood Operation...

  • Page 3: General Vehicle Information

    • USE ONLY WHEEL STRAP TIE DOWNS to secure this vehicle when transporting. The use of chains or hooks will damage under vehicle components. • There is no override provision to get the transmission in a Lexus LFA into Neutral should there be a failure in the shifting mechanism.

  • Page 4: Car Carrier Loading And Transporting

    7.0 degrees. The average flatbed tow truck has a loading angle of 13 – 17 degrees with the bed down on a flat level surface. Additional ramping is required to load a Lexus LFA without causing damage. Clearance at the trailing end of the vehicle should always be monitored as it is loaded.
  • Page 5 To install the eyelet correctly on this vehicle, start by carefully removing the eyelet receiver cap from the bumper. If a sharp, metal object like a screwdriver is used as shown below, use a cloth or piece of paper to protect the painted surfaces from scratches. The eyelet has right-hand threads so it screws into the vehicle clockwise.
  • Page 6 Although the receiver cap cover has a string-type piece that holds it to the vehicle when it is removed, it is always a good idea to remove the assembly completely from the bumper. Stow the receiver cap in the vehicle either in the trunk, where the eyelet was stowed, or in a cup holder in the center console, so that it does not blow off the vehicle or get lost during transport.
  • Page 7 Before loading, ensure that the transmission is in “Neutral” and the ignition switch is in position to unlock the steering (Neutral position can be selected by pulling back paddle shifter handles. More information on the operation of the transmission is found later in this guide).
  • Page 8 Clearance around the wheel is limited and careful routing of straps is needed to avoid contacting brake lines and wheel speed sensor wires, especially on the back side of the front wheels. Due to the inset of the wheels and the width of the body, careful routing of the straps is important to avoid contact with the painted surface.

  • Page 9: Automatic Sequential Gearbox Operation

    AUTOMATIC SEQUENTIAL GEARBOX OPERATION: The Lexus LFA is equipped with a special transmission that operates as both an automatic transmission and a manual transmission. The mode which the transmission operates is selectable by the driver. For purposes of providing roadside assistance, only basic transmission operation is covered.
  • Page 10 To shift the transmission into Drive (D1 or 1 gear) pull the Upshift paddle toward you. To select Reverse, first ensure the vehicle is not rolling, then shift the transmission into Neutral (“N”). From Neutral (“N”) you can select Reverse (“R”) by pulling rearward on the Reverse switch located on the left of the instrument cluster.

  • Page 11: Electronic Parking Brake Override

    If the LFA is sitting on a level surface then moderate tension is applied to the parking brake when the switch is activated. If the switch is activated with the LFA on an incline, more tension is applied to the parking brake system to help hold the vehicle in position.
  • Page 12 • Chock the tires as the vehicle may roll once the parking brake is manually released. • Open the trunk and remove the parking brake release tool and screwdriver handle from the tool kit. • The access hole to release the parking brake mechanism is in rear of the center console area between the seat backs •...

  • Page 13: Wheel Dollies

    In the event that the transmission is locked in gear or a failure with the brake mechanism that cannot be overridden, wheel dollies such as “GoJaks” need to be used. Lexus recommends GoJak model 4500 because of their lower profile for moving the LFA (GoJak model comparison can be found at www.

  • Page 14: Jacking

    The only permissible jacking locations on this vehicle are shown in the figure below. The jack needs to be of the low profile design in order to fit under the LFA. With the jack fully lowered, the saddle cannot be higher than 3.1 inches in order to fit under the vehicle.

  • Page 15: Tire Service

    The larger warning sticker is meant to be placed on the inside of the windshield support pillar on the driver’s side to warn the driver to proceed with caution at a speed not greater than 50 MPH to a Lexus dealer or authorized repair facility to get the tire properly repaired.

  • Page 16: Out Of Fuel

    OUT OF FUEL SERVICE: There are no special precautions needed to refuel a Lexus LFA, although it is important to take care not to damage the vehicle’s finish during refueling. The fuel filler is located on the left-hand (driver’s) side of the vehicle on the rear quarter panel and is covered by a locking door.

  • Page 17: Jump-Start Procedures

    JUMP-STARTING: The following jump-starting procedures should be followed when rendering assistance to a Lexus LFA. • Follow all normal jump-starting precautions as outlined in other AAA/CAA publications • Ensure that all electrical accessories and the ignition switch are turned OFF and...
  • Page 18 • Turn the ignition ON and shift the transmission into Neutral (“N”) by pulling rearward on both shifter paddles at the same time. Depress the brake pedal then press the “ENGINE START” button on the steering wheel. The engine should start...
  • Page 19 • If the engine starts, ensure that the parking brake is set before releasing the brake pedal and exiting the vehicle. Disconnect the jump-start connections in reverse order and reinstall any covers removed to access the battery • If the engine fails to start, turn the key OFF and remove it from the ignition before checking the jump-start connections...

  • Page 20: Rear Cargo Area Lid And Hood Operation

    REAR CARGO AREA LID AND HOOD OPERATION: The rear cargo compartment cover can be opened by pressing the cargo cover release button on the left side of the dash. An override for this switch is provided in case this button does not function such as would be the case if the vehicle has a discharged battery.
  • Page 21 The hood release on the Lexus LFA is located on the lower left side of the dash. The secondary hood release is located in the middle of the hood just rearward of the Lexus emblem. Use caution not to scratch the painted surface when operating the...
  • Page 22 The prop rod used to hold the hood up is stowed on the underside of the hood The rod fits into a receiver in the forward portion of the passenger side fender as well as the underside of the hood. Use caution when installing the prop rod not to damage any of the surfaces.

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