2006 Lexus IS250 brake fluid

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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer sounds...
Stop the vehicle immediately. Continuing to drive the vehicle may be dangerous.
The following warning indicates a possible problem in the brake system.
Immediately stop the vehi cle in a safe place and contact your Lexus
dealer.
*: Parking brake engaged warning buzzer:
 P. 3 4 3
Warning lightWarning light/Details
(U.S.A.)

(Canada)
Brake system warning light (warning buzzer)*
•Low brake fluid
• Malfunction in the brake booster system
This light also comes on when the parking brake is not
released. If the light turns off after the parking brake is fully
released the system is operating normally.
Calmly perform the following actions if any of the warning lights turn on or
flash. If a light turns on or flashes, bu t then turns off, this does not necessar-
ily indicate a malfunction in the system.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Wa r n i n g m e s s a g eDetailsCorrection procedure
Indicates that the trunk is
not fully closed. flashes and a
buzzer sounds to indi-
cate that trunk is not fully
closed (with the vehicle
having reached a speed
of 3mph [5km/h]).
Close the trunk.
(Flashing)
Indicates that the moon
roof is not fully closed
(with the engine switch
OFF and the driver’s
door opened).
Close the moon roof.
(Flashing)
Indicates that the parking
brake is still engaged
(with the vehicle having
reached a speed of more
than 3 mph [5 km/h]).
Release the parking
brake.
Indicates that the washer
fluid level is low.Add washer fluid.

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6-1. Specifications
Brakes
*1: Minimum pedal clearance when depressed with a force of 50 kgf (490 N, 110lbf) while the engine is running.
*2: Parking brake pedal travel when depressed with a force of 30.6 kgf (300 N,67.4 lbf).
*3: Parking brake lever travel when pulled up with a force of 20.4 kgf (200 N,50.0 lbf).
Pe d a l c l e a r a n c e *1
IS 350
IS 250
Manual transmission
Automatic transmission4.13 in. (105 mm) Min.
4.09 in. (104 mm) Min.
4.3 in. (108 mm) Min.
Pedal free play0.04  0.08 in. (1.0  2.0 mm)
Brake pad wear limit0.04 in. (1.0 mm)
Parking brake lining wear limit0.04 in. (1.0 mm)
Parking brake pedal travel *2/
lever travel *3
Pedal type
Lever type7  9 clicks
4
 6 clicks
Fluid typeSAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3

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Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C (Air conditioning system) ........ 166
ABS (Anti-lock brake system) ......... 144
AFS (Adaptive front lighting system) ......................................................119
Adaptive front lighting system (AFS)..........................................................119
Air conditioning filter ..........................295
Air conditioning system (A/C) Air conditioning filter ....................... 295
Automatic air conditioning system ....................................................166
Airbags Airbag operating conditions........... 63
Airbag precautions for your child.......................................................... 67
Airbag warning light ........................ 334
Curtain shield airbag operating conditions.............................................. 63
Curtain shield airbag precautions .......................................... 67
General airbag precautions ........... 67
Locations of airbags.............................. 61
Modification and disposal of airbags ...................................................... 71
Proper driving po sture ............. 59, 67
Side airbag operating conditions.............................................. 63
Side airbag precautions .................... 67
SRS airbags ............................................... 61
Alarm ............................................................ 56
Antenna ..................................................... 182
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ......... 144
Armrest .....................................................228
Ashtrays ..................................................... 221
Audio system Antenna ............................................... 182
AUX adapter....................................... 202 CD player/changer ...........................185
MP3/WMA disc................................... 191
Optimal use ........................................... 199
Radio ......................................................... 178
Steering wheel audio switch........ 203
Automatic air conditioning system ......................................................166
Automatic headlight leveling system ..................................................... 120
Automatic light control system.......... 118
Automatic transmission Automatic transmission ..................... 97
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P..................................... 361
S mode .......................................................99
AUX adapter ......................................... 202
BA (Brake assist) ....................................144
Back-up lights Wattage .................................................388
Battery Checking................................................275
If the vehicle has discharged battery ................................................. 366
Preparing and checking before winter...................................... 156
Bottle holders...........................................213
Brake Fluid ........................................................... 274
Parking brake........................................ 104
Brake assist (BA) ....................................144
Care Exterior ................................................... 248
Interior..................................................... 250
Seat belts ................................................. 251A
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Alphabetical index
DoorsDoor glasses ........................................... 45
Door lock.................................................... 19
Side mirrors ............................................. 43
Driver's seat belt reminder light .....335
Driving Correct posture .................................... 59
Procedures .............................................. 86
Driving position memory ......................28
Electric power steering (EPS).......... 144
Electronic key If your electronic key battery is discharged .................................... 363
Emergency, in case of If the engine will not start ...............360
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P .....................................361
If the vehicle has discharged battery ..................................................366
If the warning buzzer sounds ...... 333
If the warning light turns on .......... 333
If the warning message is
displayed ............................................338
If you have a flat tire ......................... 352
If you lose your keys......................... 362
If you think something is wrong ................................................... 329
If your electronic key battery is discharged .................................... 363
If your vehicle becomes stuck....... 371
If your vehicle needs to be towed ................................................... 322
If your vehicle overheats ................369
Engine Compartment ..................................... 265 Engine switch ..........................................94
Hood ........................................................262
How to start the engine .....................94
Identification number .......................375
If the engine will not start ............... 360
Overheating ........................................ 369
Engine compartment cover ............. 267
Engine coolant Capacity .................................................379
Checking................................................ 272
Preparing and checking before winter...................................... 156
Engine coolant temperature gauge ...................................................... 105
Engine immobilizer system ................. 54
Engine oil Capacity ................................................ 378
Checking............................................... 268
Preparing and checking before winter...................................... 156
Engine oil maintenance data ............. 271
EPS (Electric power steering) ..........144
Event data recorder ..............................331
First-aid kit storage belt ..................... 234
Floor mat .................................................. 233
Fluid Brake ........................................................ 274
Washer....................................................278
Fog lights Switch .......................................................... 121
Wattage .................................................388
Foot well lighting................................... 205
Front fog lights Switch .......................................................... 121
Wattage .................................................388
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TrunkExtending a space .............................. 231
Opener.......................................................23
Trunk light Trunk light ................................................. 24
Wattage .................................................388
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ......................... 314
Switch ........................................................103
Wattage .................................................388
Vanity lights Vanity lights ............................................ 216
Wattage .................................................388
Vanity mirrors ............................................. 216
VDIM (Vehicle dynamics integrated managem ent)................. 144
Vehicle dynamics integrated management (VDIM) ....................... 144
Vehicle identification number .........375
Vehicle stability control (VSC) ........ 144
Ventilators................................................226
VSC (Vehicle stability control) ........ 144
Warning buzzers Brake system ....................................... 333
Open door .......................................... 335
Seat belt reminder ............................ 334
Warning lights Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ... 334
Brake assist system .......................... 334
Brake system ....................................... 333
Charging system ............................... 334
Electric power steering warning light ..................................... 334 Electronic engine control
system ..................................................334
Low fuel level ...................................... 335
Low tire pressure warning light ....................................................... 335
Master warning light........................ 335
Open door ........................................... 335
Pre-collision system..........................334
Pretensioners .......................................334
Seat belt reminder light.................. 335
SRS airbags...........................................334
Warning messages AWD system .......................................339
Dynamic radar cruise control....................... 339, 343
Engine oil level ....................................343
Engine oil maintenance ..................343
Engine oil pressure .......................... 338
Hill-start assist control ..................... 342
Hood ........................................................343
Lexus parking assist sensor ...................................... 339, 343
Moon roof .............................................343
Open door ............................................343
Parking brake ......................................343
Pre-collision system............. 339, 343
Smart access system with push-button start ............................349
Steering lock.........................................339
Tire inflation pressure warning system................... 339, 343
Traction control (TRC) ................... 342
Trunk ........................................................343
Vehicle stability control (VSC)................................................... 342
Washer fluid .........................................343
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