2006 Lexus IS250 battery

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
CAUTION
■Battery precautions
The battery contains poisonous and corrosive acidic electrolyte, while related parts
contain lead and lead compounds. Observe the following precautions when han-
dling the battery.
●When working with the battery, always wear safety glasses and take care not to
allow any battery fluids (acid) to come into contact with skin, clothing or the vehi-
cle body.
●Do not lean over the battery
●In the event that battery fluid comes into contact with the skin or eyes, immedi-
ately wash the affected area with water and seek medical attention.
Place a wet sponge or cloth over the affected area until medical attention can be
received.
●Always wash your hands after handling the battery support, terminals, and other
battery-related parts.
●Do not allow children near the battery.
NOTICE
■To prevent damaging the vehicle
Do not pull- or push-start the vehicle, because the three-way catalytic converter
may overheat and become a fire hazard.
■When handling jumper cables
Be careful that the jumper cables do not become tangled in the cooling fan or any
of the belts when connectin g or disconnecting them.

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6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
Electrical system
Differential
Battery
Open voltage at
68F (20 C):12.6 12.8 Fully charged
12.2 
12.4 Half charged
11.8 
12.0 Discharged
(Voltage checked 20 minutes after the
key is removed with all the lights turned
off)
Charging rates5A max.
Oil capacity
Front0.74 qt. (0.70 L, 0.61 lmp.qt.)
Rear
IS350:
1.42 qt. (1.35 L, 1.19 lmp.qt.)
IS250 (2WD models): 1.20 qt. (1.15 L, 1.01 lmp.qt.)
IS250 (AWD models): 1.10 qt. (1.05 L, 0.92 lmp.qt.)
Oil type and
viscosity
IS250 (2WD) with
limited slip differential
and IS250 (AWD)Hypoid gear oil API GL-5 Above 0 F (-18 C): SAE90
Below 0 F (-18 C): SAE80W
or SAE80W-90
Others
Toyota Genuine Differential
Gear Oil LT 75W-85 GL-5,
Toyota Genuine Differential
Synthetic Gear Oil or equivalent

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6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
Tire related termMeaning
Production options
weight
The combined weight of installed regular production
options weighing over 5 lb. (2.3 kg) in excess of the
standard items which they replace, not previously
considered in curb weight or accessory weight,
including heavy duty brakes, ride levelers, roof rack,
heavy duty battery, and special trim
Vehicle capacity weight
(Total load capacity)The rated cargo and luggage load plus 150 lb. (68
kg) times the vehicle's designated seating capacity
Intended outboard side-
wall
(a) The sidewall that contains a whitewall, bears white lettering, or bear s manufacturer, brand,
and/or model name molding that is higher or
deeper than the same molding on the other side-
wall of the tire, or
(b) The outward facing sidewall of asymmetrical tire that has a particular side that must always face
outward when mounted on a vehicle
Occupant distributionDistribution of occupants in a vehicle as specified in
the third column of Table 1
* below
Recommended inflation
pressureCold tire inflation pressure recommended by a man-
ufacturer.
RimA metal support for a tire or a tire and tube assembly
upon which the tire beads are seated
Rim diameter
(Wheel diameter)Nominal diameter of the bead seat
Rim size designationRim diameter and width
Rim type designationThe industry manufacturer's designation for a rim by
style or code
Rim widthNominal distance between rim flanges

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Vehicle specifications
6-3. Initialization
Items to initialize
ItemWhen to initializeReference
Pow e r w i n d ow
• After reconnecting or changing the battery
• After changing a fuse
P. 4 1
Engine oil maintenance
dataAfter changing engine oilP. 2 6 4
Tire inflation pressure
warning system
• When the standard tire pressure changes by replacing tires or wheels
• When tires are rotated
• When tire pressure sensors are
replaced
• When driving with the tires inflated to a higher than standard tire pressure
P. 2 76
After reconnecting or performing main tenance on the battery, the follow-
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Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C (Air conditioning system) ........ 162
ABS (Anti-lock brake system) ......... 139
Air conditioning filter ........................... 291
Air conditioning system (A/C)Air conditioning filter ......................... 291
Automatic air conditioning system .................................................... 162
Airbags Airbag operating conditions........... 59
Airbag precautions for your child.......................................................... 63
Airbag warning light ........................330
Curtain shield airbag operating conditions.............................................. 59
Curtain shield airbag
precautions .......................................... 63
General airbag precautions ........... 63
Locations of airbags............................ 57
Modification and disposal of airbags .................................................... 67
Proper driving po sture ............. 55, 63
Side airbag operating conditions.............................................. 59
Side airbag precautions .................... 63
SRS airbags ............................................. 57
Alarm ............................................................ 52
Antenna ..................................................... 178
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ......... 139
Armrest ..................................................... 224
Ashtrays ......................................................217
Audio system Antenna ............................................... 178
AUX adapter........................................ 198
CD player/changer ............................ 181
MP3/WMA disc .................................187
Optimal use........................................... 195 Radio ......................................................... 174
Steering wheel audio switch.......... 199
Automatic air conditioning system ......................................................162
Automatic headlight leveling system ....................................................... 115
Automatic light control system.......... 113
Automatic transmission Automatic transmission ..................... 92
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P....................................357
S mode .......................................................94
AUX adapter .......................................... 198
BA (Brake assist) ....................................139
Back-up lights Wattage ................................................. 383
Battery Checking..................................................271
If the vehicle has discharged battery ..................................................362
Preparing and checking before winter........................................151
Bottle holders......................................... 209
Brake Fluid ...........................................................270
Parking brake..........................................99
Brake assist (BA) ....................................139
Care Exterior ....................................................244
Interior......................................................246
Seat belts ................................................ 247
Cargo capacity........................................ 147
Cargo hooks .......................................... 230
CD changer ............................................... 181A
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CD player................................................... 181
Chains ......................................................... 153
Child restraint system (CRS)Booster seats, definition.................... 68
Booster seats, installation .................. 72
Convertible seats, definition ........... 68
Convertible seats, installation ......... 72
Infant seats, definition ......................... 68
Infant seats, installation........................ 72
Installing CRS with lower anchorages ...........................................75
Installing CRS with seatbelts ........... 72
Installing CRS with top straps .........76
Child safety Airbag precautions ............................. 63
Battery precautions .............. 273, 364
Child restraint system ........................ 68
Child-protectors..................................... 16
How your child should wear the seatbelt ............................................33
Installing child restraints .......................71
Moon roof .................................................46
Power window lock switch ............... 41
Power window precautions.............43
Removed electronic key battery precautions ....................................... 294
Seat belt comfort guide....................... 31
Seat belt extender precautions ..... 35
Seat belt precautions...........................34
Seat heater precautions ........221, 223
Trunk ..............................................................21
Child-protectors ....................................... 16
Cigarette lighter ..................................... 218 Cleaning
Exterior.................................................... 244
Interior ..................................................... 246
Seat belts ................................................ 247
Clock .......................................................... 213
Coat hooks ..............................................228
Compass ..................................................238
Condenser .............................................. 270
Console box ...........................................206
Cooling system Engine overheating.......................... 365
Cornering assist sensors .................... 133
Cruise control Cruise control......................................... 121
Dynamic radar cruise control........124
Cup holder ............................................. 208
Curtain shield airbags............................ 57
Customizable features .......................395
Daytime running light system ............. 114
Defogger Rear window ......................................... 170
Side mirror.............................................. 170
Dimension................................................ 370
Dinghy towing ............................... 157, 158
Display Dynamic radar cruise control........124
Satellite switch mode .........................214
Trip information ..................................... 110
Warning message .............................334
Do-it-yourself maintenance .............255
Door courtesy lights Door courtesy lights .......................... 201
Wattage ................................................. 383
Door pockets..........................................209
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DoorsDoor glasses ............................................. 41
Door lock.................................................... 15
Side mirrors ............................................. 39
Driver's seat belt reminder light ...... 331
Driving Correct posture .................................... 55
Procedures .............................................. 82
Driving position memory ...................... 24
Electric power steering (EPS).......... 139
Electronic key If your electronic key battery is discharged ....................................359
Emergency, in case of If the engine will not start ...............356
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ................................... 357
If the vehicle has discharged battery .................................................. 362
If the warning buzzer sounds ...... 329
If the warning light turns on .......... 329
If the warning message is
displayed ............................................ 334
If you have a flat tire .........................348
If you lose your keys.........................358
If you think something is wrong ................................................... 325
If your electronic key battery is discharged ....................................359
If your vehicle becomes stuck..... 367
If your vehicle needs to be towed .................................................... 318
If your vehicle overheats ................365
Engine Compartment ....................................... 261 Engine switch ......................................... 89
Hood ....................................................... 258
How to start the engine .................... 89
If the engine will not start ............... 356
Overheating ........................................ 365
Engine compartment cover ............. 263
Engine coolant Capacity .................................................374
Checking............................................... 268
Preparing and checking before winter........................................151
Engine coolant temperature gauge ...................................................... 100
Engine immobilizer system ................. 50
Engine oil Capacity .................................................373
Checking................................................264
Preparing and checking before winter........................................151
Engine oil maintenance data ........... 267
EPS (Electric power steering) ..........139
Event data recorder ............................ 327
First-aid kit storage belt ..................... 230
Floor mat .................................................. 229
Fluid Brake ........................................................270
Washer.................................................... 274
Fog lights Switch .......................................................... 116
Wattage ................................................. 383
Foot well lighting.................................... 201
Front fog lights Switch .......................................................... 116
Wattage ................................................. 383
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Front passenger's seat belt reminder light ....................................... 331
Front seats Adjustment ............................................... 22
Driving position memory ..................24
Seat position memory ......................... 27
Front turn signal lights Wattage ................................................. 383
Fuel Capacity..................................................372
Fuel gauge ............................................. 100
Fuel pump shut off system ............ 326
Gas station information ................... 415
Information............................................ 384
Refueling .................................................... 47
Fuel filler door............................................ 47
Fuel pump shut off system .................326
Fuses.......................................................... 295
Garage door opener.......................... 233
Gas station information ....................... 415
Gauges...................................................... 100
Glove box ............................................... 205
Glove box light...................................... 206
Head restraints Adjusting ..................................................29
Headlight aim ........................................ 309
Headlight cleaner .................................. 120
Headlights Discharge headlights precautions ......................................... 316
Replacing light bulbs .........................310
Switch ..........................................................113
Wattage ................................................. 383 Heaters
Seat heaters .............................. 220, 222
Side mirror.............................................. 170
Hill-start assist control ......................... 139
Hood ..........................................................258
Hooks Cargo ......................................................230
Coat..........................................................228
Shopping bag ......................................230
I/M test...................................................... 254
Illuminated entry system ....................202
Indicator lights......................................... 106
Initialization Items to initialize ................................ 399
Inside rear view mirror ..........................38
Interior lights Interior lights .......................................... 201
Switch.......................................................203
Wattage ................................................. 383
Jack Positioning the jack ...........................259
Replacing the wheel ........................ 348
Jack handle..............................................348
Keys Electronic key .............................................2
Engine switch ..........................................89
If you lose your keys ........................ 358
If your electronic key battery is discharged.................................... 359
Key number .................................................2
Keys .................................................................2
Mechanical key ..........................................2
Wireless remote control ..................... 12
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