2004 Lexus IS300 oil

3.IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR LEXUS
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New vehicle warranty
Your new vehicle is covered by the following Lexus limited
warranties:


New vehicle warranty

Emission control systems warranty

Others
For further information, please refer to the ºOwner's Guideº,
ºOwner's Manual Supplementº or ºWarranty Bookletº.
Your responsibility for maintenance
It is the owner's responsibility to make sure the specified
maintenance is performed. Section 5 of this Owner's Manual
gives details of these maintenance requirements. Included in
Section 6 is general maintenance. For scheduled
maintenance information, pl ease refer to the ºOwner's Manual
Supplement/Scheduled Maintenanceº.
Important health and safety information about
your Lexus
CAUTION

WARNING: Engine exhaust, some of its constituents,
and a wide variety of automobile components
contain or emit chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer and birth defects and
other reproductive harm. In addition, oils, fuels and
fluids contained in vehicles as well as waste
produced by component wear contain or emit
chemicals known to the State of California to cause
cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.

Battery posts, terminals and related accessories
contain lead and lead compounds. Wash your hands
after handling. Used engine oil contains chemicals
that have caused cancer in laboratory animals.
Always protect your skin by washing thoroughly with
soap and water.
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.
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10.
For detailed information, refer to the description given in each section\
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PICTORIAL INDEX
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Page
1Driver's seat belt reminder light51
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2Open door warning light 55
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3Tachometer 47
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4Headlight high beam indicator light 32
. . . . . . . . . . .
5Low engine oil level warning light 53
. . . . . . . . . . . . .
6Vehicle stability control system
warning light 56 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7Turn signal indicator lights 32
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
8Cruise control indicator light 249
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
9Momentary fuel consumption meter 46
. . . . . . . . . . .
10Voltmeter 46
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
11Automatic headlight leveling system warning
light 56 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
. . .
12Engine coolant temperature gauge 45
. . . . . . . . . . . .
13Anti-lock brake system warning light 54
. . . . . . . . . .
14Malfunction indicator lamp 54
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
15Fuel gauge 44
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
16Low fuel level warning light 55
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page
17Odometer and trip meter
48
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
18Power mode indicator light 240
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
19Snow mode indicator light 240
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
20ODO/TRIP knob 48
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
21Automatic transmission indicator lights 238 . . . . . .
22M mode indicator 241
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
23Gear position indicator for manual control 241 . . . .
24Discharge warning light 52
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
25Rear light failure warning light 55
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
26Security indicator light 27
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
27Traction control system
off indicator/warning light 55 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
28Low engine oil pressure warning light 52
. . . . . . . . .
29Slip indicator light 252, 255, 258
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
30Brake system warning light 50
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
31SRS warning light 51
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
32Engine oil replacement reminder light 53
. . . . . . . . .
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12.
For detailed information, refer to the description given in each section\
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PICTORIAL INDEX
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Page
1Tachometer47
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2Headlight high beam indicator light 32
. . . . . . . . . . .
3Low engine oil level warning light 53
. . . . . . . . . . . . .
4Vehicle stability control system warning light 56 . .
5Turn signal indicator lights 32
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6Cruise control indicator light 249
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7Momentary fuel consumption meter 46
. . . . . . . . . . .
8Voltmeter 46
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
9Automatic headlight leveling system warning
light 56 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
. . .
10Engine coolant temperature gauge 45
. . . . . . . . . . . .
11Anti-lock brake system warning light 54
. . . . . . . . . .
12Malfunction indicator lamp 54
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
13Fuel gauge 44
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
14Low fuel level warning light 55
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
15Odometer and trip meter 48
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
16Power mode indicator light 240
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page
17Snow mode indicator light
240
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
18ODO/TRIP knob 48
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
19Automatic transmission indicator lights 238 . . . . . .
20M mode indicator 241
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
21Gear position indicator for manual control 241 . . . .
22Discharge warning light 52
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
23Rear light failure warning light 55
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
24Security indicator light 27
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
25Traction control system
off indicator/warning light 55 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
26Low engine oil pressure warning light 52
. . . . . . . . .
27Slip indicator light 252, 255, 258
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
28Brake system warning light 50
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
29SRS warning light 51
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
30Open door warning light 55
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
31Driver's seat belt reminder light 51
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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KEYS AND DOORS
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NOTICE
Make sure the positive side and negative side of thebattery are faced correctly.
Do not replace the battery with wet hands. Water may
cause unexpected rust.
Do not touch or move any components inside of the transmitter, or it may interfere with proper operation.
Be careful not to bend the electrode of the batteryinsertion and that dust or oils do not adhere to theinside of the module.
Take care not to lose the screws and O-ring.
5. Install the lid with the 2 screws.
NOTICE
Take care not to damage or bend the O-ring wheninstalling.
6. Install the module into the key frame and secure the cover
with the screw.
7. When pushing any switch on the wireless key, make sure
the indicator light comes on.
DOORS
Locking with key
SS11007a

1Lock 2Unlock
Turn the key towards the front of the vehicle to lock and
towards the back to unlock.
Locking (or unlocking) the driver's door will lock (or unlock) all
the other doors simultaneously. In the driver's door lock,
turning the key once will unlock the driver's door and twice in
succession will unlock all doors simultaneously.*
Together with the activation of unlocking, the interior light will
turn on for 15 seconds if the interior light switch is in the
ºDOORº position.** However, this function does not work
when the ignition key is in the ºONº position. For further
information, see ºInterior lightº on page 61.
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GAUGES, METERS AND SERVICE REMINDER INDICATORS
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IF THIS INDICATOR OR
BUZZER COMES ON ...
DO THIS.
(f)Stop and check.
(g)Add engine oil.
(h)Replace engine oil.
(i)or
Take vehicle to Lexus
dealer.
(j)or
Take vehicle to Lexus
dealer.
If brake system
warning light is also
on, stop immediately
and contact Lexus
dealer.
(k)Close all doors.
IF THIS INDICATOR ORBUZZER COMES ON ...DO THIS.
(l)Replace bulb.
(m)Low fuel level
warning lightFill up tank.
(n)Take vehicle to Lexus
dealer.
(o)Take vehicle to Lexus
dealer.
(p)Take vehicle to Lexus
dealer.
(q)Key reminder buzzerRemove key.
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(e) Discharge Warning Light
This light warns that the battery is being discharged.
If it comes on while you are driving, stop the vehicle, turn off the
engine, and check for the cause. Look first at the engine drive
belt.
 If it is loose or broken, the generator will not charge the
battery properly.
 If the belt is O.K., there is a problem somewhere in the
charging system.
The engine ignition will continue to operate, however, until the
battery is discharged. Turn off the air conditioning, blower,
radio, etc., and drive directly to the nearest Lexus dealer or
repair shop.
NOTICE
Do not continue driving if the engine drive belt is broken or loose.
(f) Low Engine Oil Pressure Warning Light
This light warns that the engine oil pressure is too low.
If it flickers or stays on while you are driving, pull off the road
to a safe place and stop the engine immediately. Call a Lexus
dealer or qualified repair shop for assistance.
The light may occasionally flicker when the engine is idling or
it may come on briefly after a hard stop. There is no cause for
concern if it then goes out when the engine is accelerated
slightly.
The light may come on when the oil level is extremely low. It
is not designed to indicate low oil level, and the oil level must
be checked using the oil level dipstick.
NOTICE
Do not drive the vehicle with the warning light on - evenfor one block. It may ruin the engine.
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(g) Low Engine Oil Level Warning Light
This light warns that the engine oil level is too low. Add oil as
soon as possible. (For instructions, see ºChecking the engine
oil levelº on page 333.)
While driving on steep inclines or rough roads which causes
the vehicle to substantially sway or on curves, this light may
come on due to the movement of engine oil in the engine.
In normal conditions, due to engine oil consumption, this light
may come on earlier than the specified service interval of the
scheduled maintenance. This is because the engine oil is
consumed to the low level within the scheduled maintenance
interval and does not indicate a problem. (For detailed
information, see ºFacts about engine oil consumptionº on page
331.)
NOTICE
Continued engine operation with low engine oil will damage the engine.
(h) Engine Oil Replacement Reminder Light (for vehicles sold in U.S.A.)
This light reminds you when to replace the engine oil.
This light will come on when the ignition key is turned to the
ºONº position and will go off after about a few seconds. When you drive for about 7200 km (4500 miles) after the
engine oil replacement, this light illuminates for about 3
seconds and then flashes for about 12 seconds with the
ignition key turned to the ºONº position. If you continue driving
without replacing the engine oil, and if the distance driven
exceeds 8000 km (5
000 miles), the light will come on after the
ignition key is turned to the ºONº position. The light will remain
on thereafter.
If the light is flashing, we recommend that you replace the
engine oil at an early opportunity depending on the driving and
road conditions. If the light comes on, replace it as soon as
possible.
The system must be reset after the engine oil replacement.
Reset the system by the following procedure:
1. Turn the ignition key to the ºOFFº position with the odometer
reading shown. (For details, see ºOdometer and trip meterº on
page 48.)
2. Turn the ignition key to the ºONº position while holding down
the ºODO/TRIPº button.
Hold down the button for at least 5 seconds. The odometer
indicates º000000º and the light goes off.
If the system fails to reset, the system will revert to the state
before resetting operation. In this case, return to step 1 and try
again.
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AUDIO
210(c) Your radio antenna
To remove an antenna, carefully turn it counterclockwise.
NOTICE
To prevent damage to the antenna, make sure it is
removed before driving your vehicle through anautomatic car wash.
(d) Your cassette player
When you insert a cassette, the exposed tape should be to the
right.
NOTICE
Do not oil any part of the cassette player, and do not insert anything except a cassette tape into the slot.
(e) Your automatic changer (Type A only)
SV22071
Your automatic changer can be store up to 6 discs and play
selected discs or continuously play all the discs set in the
player.
When you set discs into the player, make sure their labels face
up. If not, the player will display ºERR 1º and the disc number.
NOTICE
Do not stack up two discs for insertion, or it will cause damage to the compact disc auto changer. Insert onlyone compact disc into slot at a time.
Never try to disassemble or oil any part of thecompact disc player. Do not insert anything otherthan compact discs into the slot.
Do not insert a disc upon another one.
The player is intended for use with 12 cm (4.7 in.) discs only.
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