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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
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CAUTION
The engine compartment contains many mechanisms and fluids that may move sud-
denly, become hot, or become electrically energized. To avoid death or serious injury,
observe the following precautions.
■When working on the engine compartment:
●Keep hands, clothing, and tools away from the moving fan and engine drive belt.
●Be careful not to touch the engine, radiator, exhaust manifold, etc. right after driv-
ing as they may be hot. Oil and other fluids may also be hot.
●Do not leave anything that may burn easily, such as paper or rags, in the engine
compartment.
●Do not smoke, cause sparks or expose an open flame to fuel or the battery. Fuel
and battery fumes are flammable.
●Be extremely cautious when working on the battery. It contains poisonous and
corrosive sulfuric acid.
ItemsParts and tools
Engine oil level (→P. 2 9 5 )
• “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent
• Rag or paper towel, funnel (used
only for adding engine oil)
Fuses (→P. 3 2 7 )• Fuse with same amperage rating as
original
Tire inflation pressure (→P. 316)• Tire pressure gauge
• Compressed air source
Headlight aim (→P. 3 4 1 )• Phillips-head screwdriver
Radiator and condenser (→P. 3 0 1 )
Wa s h e r f l u i d (→P. 3 0 5 )
• Water washer fluid containing anti-freeze (for winter use)
•Funnel

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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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If a warning message is displayed
Stop the vehicle immediately.A buzzer sounds and a warning message is shown on the multi-informa-
tion display. The following warnings indicate the possibility of damage to
the vehicle that may lead to an accident. Immediately stop the vehicle in a
safe place and contact your Lexus dealer.
Wa r n i n g m e s s a g eDetails
(Flashing)
Indicates an abnormal engine oil pressure. The warning light may turn on if the engine oil pres-
sure is too low.
If a warning is shown on the multi-information display, stay calm and per-
form the following actions:
Master warning light
The master warning light also
comes on or flashes in order to
indicate that a message is cur-
rently being displayed on the
multi-information display.
Multi-information display
If any of the warning light turns on again after performing the following
actions, contact your Lexus dealer.

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6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
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Temperature A, B, C
The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, representing
the tire's resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate
heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor
laboratory test wheel.
Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate
and reduce tire life, and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire fail-
ure.
The grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger car
tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109.
Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory
test wheel than the minimum required by law.
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

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Vehicle specifications
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6-3. Initialization
Items to initialize
ItemWhen to initializeReference
Po w e r w i n d o wAfter reconnecting or changing the
batteryP. 6 4
Engine oil maintenance
dataAfter changing engine oilP. 2 9 5
Tire pressure warning
system
• When rotating the tires differing with front and rear tire inflation pressures.
• When changing the tire inflation pressure by changing traveling
speed.
• When changing the tire size.
P. 3 0 7
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
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Vanity lightsVanity lights .......................................... 243
Wattage.................................................. 420
Vanity mirrors ........................................ 243
VDIM .......................................................... 170
Vehicle dynamics integrated
management ........................................ 170
Vehicle identification number .........407
Vehicle stability control....................... 170
Ventilators ...............................................253
VSC ............................................................. 170
Warning buzzers Brake system .......................................360
Open door .......................................... 362
Seat belt reminder............................. 362
Warning lights Anti-lock brake system.....................361
Brake assist system.............................361
Brake system .......................................360
Charging system .................................361
Electric power steering
warning light .......................................361
Low fuel level ....................................... 362
Malfunction indicator lamp.............361
Master warning light ........................ 362
Open door ........................................... 362
Pre-collision system ...........................361
Pretensioners.........................................361
Seat belt reminder light .................. 362
SRS airbags ............................................361
Tire pressure warning
light ........................................................ 362 Warning messages
AWD system....................................... 370
Dynamic radar cruise control ....................... 370, 373
Engine oil level.....................................373
Engine oil maintenance...................373
Engine oil pressure........................... 369
Hill-start assist control ..................... 372
Hood ........................................................373
Intuitive parking assist ......... 370, 373
Moon roof..............................................373
Open door ............................................373
Parking brake.......................................373
Pre-collision system............. 370, 373
Smart access system with push-button start ........................... 378
Steering lock........................................ 370
Tire pressure warning system ................... 370, 373
Traction control...................................372
Trunk.........................................................373
Vehicle stability control................... 372
Washer fluid .........................................373
Washer
Checking............................................... 305
Preparing and checking before winter...................................... 183
Switch ........................................................ 147
Washing and waxing............................274
Weight Cargo capacity .................................... 179
Load limits............................................... 182
Weight .................................................... 406V
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GAS STATION INFORMATION
Auxiliary catch leverP. 2 8 9Trunk openerP. 4 1Fuel filler door P. 6 9
Hood lock release lever P. 2 8 9Fuel filler door openerP. 6 9Tire inflation pressureP. 4 1 5
Fuel tank capacity17.2 gal. (65 L, 14.3 lmp.gal.)
Fuel typeUnleaded gasoline only P. 70, 409
Cold tire inflation
pressureP. 4 1 5
Engine oil capacity
(Drain and refill)
qt. (L, Imp.qt.)
IS250 IS250
(2WD models) (AWD models) IS350
With filter 6.6 (6.3, 5.5) 6.8 (6.4, 5.7) 6.6 (6.3, 5.5)
Without filter 6.2 (5.9
, 5.2)6.3 (6.0, 5.3) 6.2 (5.9, 5.2)
Engine oil typeToyota Genuine Motor Oil or equivalent
Oil grade: ILSAC multigrade engine oil P. 410
Recommended oil viscosity: SAE 5W-30