2007 Lexus IS250 engine

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Fuel information
■Fuel tank opening for unleaded gasoline
To help prevent incorrect fueling, your Lexus has a fuel tank opening that only
accommodates the special nozzle on unleaded fuel pumps.
■If premium gasoline is not available
If 91 rating gasoline cannot be obtained, you may use unleaded gasoline with an
octane rating as low as 87 (Research Octane Rating 91).
■If your engine knocks
●Consult your Lexus dealer.
●You may occasionally notice light knocking for a short time while accelerating
or driving uphill. This is normal and there is no need for concern.
■Gasoline quality
In very few cases, driveability problems may be caused by the brand of gasoline you
are using. If driveability problems persist, try changing the brand of gasoline. If this
does not correct the problem, consult your Lexus dealer.
Your vehicle must use only unleaded gasoline.
Premium unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 91 (Research Octane
Number 96) or higher required for optimum engine performance.
At minimum, the gasoline you use should meet the specifications of
ASTM D4814 in the U.S.A. and CGSB3.5-M93 in Canada.

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■Gasoline quality standards
●Automotive manufacturers in the US, Europe and Japan have developed a
specification for fuel quality called World-Wide Fuel Charter (WWFC) that is
expected to be applied worldwide.
●The WWFC consists of four categories that are based on required emission
levels. In the US, category 4 has been adopted.
●The WWFC improves air quality by lowering emissions in vehicle fleets, and
customer satisfaction through better performance.
■Lexus recommends the use of gasoline containing detergent additives
●Lexus recommends the use of gasoline that contains detergent additives to
avoid build-up of engine deposits.
●All gasoline sold in the US contains detergent additives to clean and/or keep
clean intake systems.
■Lexus recommends the use of cleaner burning gasoline
Cleaner burning gasoline, including reformulated gasoline that contains oxygen-
ates such as ethanol or MTBE (Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether) is available in many
areas.
Lexus recommends the use of cleaner burning gasoline and appropriately blended
reformulated gasoline. These types of gasoline provide excellent vehicle perfor-
mance, reduce vehicle emissions and improve air quality.
■Lexus does not recommend blended gasoline
●Lexus allows the use of oxygenate blended gasoline where the oxygenate con-
tent is up to 10% ethanol or 15% MTBE.
●If you use gasohol in your Lexus, be sure that it has an octane rating no lower
than 87.
●Lexus DOES NOT recommend the use of gasoline containing methanol.
■Lexus does not recommend gasoline containing MMT
Some gasoline contains octane enhancing additive called MMT (Methylcy clopen-
tadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl).
Lexus DOES NOT recommend the use of gasoline that contains MMT. If fuel con-
taining MMT is used, your emission control system may be adversely affected.
The malfunction indicator lamp on the instrument cluster may come on. If this hap-
pens, contact your Lexus dealer for service.

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NOTICE
■Notice on gasoline quality
●Do not use leaded gasoline.
Leaded gasoline can cause damage to your vehicle’s three-way catalytic convert-
ers causing the emission control system to malfunction.
●Do not use gasohol other than that stated here.
Other gasohol may cause fuel system damage or vehicle performance problems.
●IS250: Use of unleaded gasoline with an octane rating lower than 91 may result
in engine knocking. Persistent knocking can lead to engine damage and should
be corrected by refueling with higher octane unleaded gasoline.
●IS350: Use of unleaded gasoline with an octane rating lower than 91 may result
in engine knocking and significantly reduced performance. Persistent knocking
can lead to engine damage and should be corrected by refueling with higher
octane unleaded gasoline.
■Fuel-related poor driveability
If after using a different type of fuel, poor driveability is encountered (poor hot start-
ing, vaporization, engine knocking, etc.), discontinue the use of that type of fuel.
■When refueling with gasohol
Take care not to spill gasohol. It can damage your vehicle's paint.

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Warning: The temperature grades for this tire are established for a tire that
is properly inflated and not overloaded.
Excessive speed, underinflation, or excessive loading, either separately or in
combination, can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure.
Glossary of tire terminology
Tire related termMeaning
Accessory weight
The combined weight (in excess of those standard
items which may be replaced) of automatic transmis-
sion, power steering, power brakes, power windows,
power seats, radio and heater, to the extent that these
items are available as factory-installed equipment
(whether installed or not)
Cold tire inflation pres-
sureTire pressure when the vehicle has been parked for
three hours or more, or has not been driven more
than 1 mile or 1.5 km under that condition
Curb weight
The weight of a motor vehicle with standard equip-
ment, including the maximum capacity of fuel, oil and
coolant, and if so equipped, air conditioning and
additional weight optional engine
Maximum inflation pres-
sureThe maximum cold inflated pressure to which a tire
may be inflated, shown on the sidewall of the tire
Maximum loaded vehicle
weight
The sum of:
(a) Curb weight
(b) Accessory weight
(c) Vehicle capacity weight
(d) Production options weight
Normal occupant weight150 lb. (68 kg) times the number of occupants speci-
fied in the second column of Table 1
* that follows

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ItemFunctionDefault settingCustomized
setting
Windshield
wipers and
washer
(
P. 1 2 6 )
Switching operation when
the vehicle is stationaryONOFF
Drip prevention functionONOFF
Ti m e e l a p s e d b e f o r e t h e
drip prevention function
operatesVa r i a b l e
depending on
the vehicle
speed
3 seconds
Lexus parking
assist-sensor
(
P. 1 4 2 )
Back sensor operation
display and buzzerONOFF
Buzzer volumeLevel 3Level 1 to 5
Distance which a sensor
detects150 cm (4.9 ft.)60 cm (2.0 ft.)
Illumination
(
P. 2 0 9 )
Time elapsed before lights
turn off15 seconds7. 5 s e c o n d s
30 seconds
Operation when the
doors are unlockedONOFF
Operation after the
engine switch turned OFFONOFF
Front foot well lightingONOFF
Shift lever lightingONOFF
Outer foot lightONOFF

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6-3. Initialization
Items to initialize
ItemWhen to initializeReference
Po w e r w i n d o w
• After reconnecting or changing the
battery
• After changing a fuse
P. 4 5
Engine oil maintenance
dataAfter changing engine oilP. 2 7 2
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 8 4
The following item must be initialized for normal system operation in cases
such as after the battery is reconnected, or maintenance is performed on
the vehicle.

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Alphabetical index
Care
Exterior ................................................... 252
Interior..................................................... 254
Seat belts ............................................... 255
Cargo capacity ....................................... 157
Cargo hooks .......................................... 238
CD changer .............................................189
CD player..................................................189
Chains.......................................................... 161
Child restraint system (CRS)
Booster seats, definition..................... 77
Booster seats, installation ................... 81
Convertible seats, definition ............ 77
Convertible seats, installation .......... 81
Front passenger occupant
classification system ......................... 72
Infant seats, definition .......................... 77
Infant seats, installation......................... 81
Installing CRS with lower
anchorages .......................................... 84
Installing CRS with seatbelts ............ 81
Installing CRS with top straps ........ 85
Child safety
Airbag precautions ..............................67
Battery precautions................ 281, 374
Child restraint system ......................... 77
Child-protectors................................... 20
How your child should wear
the seatbelt ............................................ 37
Installing child restraints .................... 80
Moon roof precautions ..................... 50
Power window lock switch ............. 45
Power window precautions............. 47
Removed electronic key battery
precautions ....................................... 303
Seat belt comfort guide..................... 35
Seat belt extender precautions ..... 39Seat belt precautions ..........................38
Seat heater precautions........229, 231
Trunk precautions................................. 25
Child-protectors ...................................... 20
Cigarette lighter.................................... 226
Cleaning
Exterior.................................................... 252
Interior ..................................................... 254
Seat belts ................................................255
Clock ...........................................................221
Coat hooks .............................................. 236
Compass .................................................. 246
Condenser .............................................. 278
Console box ............................................ 214
Cooling system
Engine overheating...........................375
Cornering assist sensors .................... 142
Cruise control
Cruise control....................................... 130
Dynamic radar cruise control....... 133
Cup holder ............................................... 216
Curtain shield airbags..............................61
Customizable features .......................406
Daytime running light system ........... 123
Defogger
Rear window ......................................... 178
Side mirror.............................................. 178
Dimension............................................... 380
Dinghy towing ................................166, 167
Display
Dynamic radar cruise control....... 133
Satellite switch mode ....................... 222
Trip information ..................................... 119
Warning message ............................. 344
Do-it-yourself maintenance ............. 263C
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Door courtesy lights
Door courtesy lights.........................209
Wattage.................................................. 394
Door pockets........................................... 218
Doors
Door glasses ........................................... 45
Door lock.................................................... 19
Side mirrors ............................................. 43
Driver's seat belt reminder light ...... 341
Driving
Correct posture .................................... 59
Procedures .............................................. 90
Driving position memory ......................28
Electric power steering (EPS) .......... 148
Electronic key
If your electronic key battery
is discharged .................................... 369
Emergency, in case of
If the engine will not start ............... 366
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P ................................... 367
If the vehicle has discharged
battery .................................................. 372
If the warning buzzer sounds ...... 339
If the warning light turns on .......... 339
If the warning message is
displayed ............................................ 344
If you have a flat tire .........................358
If you lose your keys.........................368
If you think something is
wrong ................................................... 335
If your electronic key battery
is discharged .................................... 369
If your vehicle becomes stuck......377If your vehicle needs to be
towed ................................................... 328
If your vehicle overheats.................375
Engine
Compartment ..................................... 269
Engine switch ......................................... 98
Hood ....................................................... 266
How to start the engine .................... 98
Identification number ........................ 381
If the engine will not start ............... 366
Overheating .........................................375
Engine compartment cover ............... 271
Engine coolant
Capacity ................................................ 385
Checking................................................276
Preparing and checking
before winter........................................ 161
Engine coolant temperature
gauge ...................................................... 109
Engine immobilizer system ................. 54
Engine oil
Capacity ................................................ 384
Checking................................................ 272
Preparing and checking
before winter........................................ 161
Engine oil maintenance data ........... 275
EPS (Electric power steering) ......... 148
Event data recorder ............................ 337
First-aid kit storage belt ..................... 238
Floor mat .................................................. 237
Fluid
Brake ........................................................278
Washer................................................... 282
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