2009 Lexus IS250 Do-it-yourself maintenance / LEXUS 2009 IS350/250 OWNER'S MANUAL (OM53669U)

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Vehicle specifications
Engine
Fuel
IS250IS350
Model4GR-FSE2GR-FSE
Ty p e6-cylinder V type,
4-cycle, gasoline6-cylinder V type,
4-cycle, gasoline
Bore and stroke3.27 3.03 in.
(83.0  77.0 mm)3.70  3.27 in.
(94.0  83.0 mm)
Displacement 152.5 cu.in.
(2500 cm3)
210.9 cu.in.
(3456 cm3)
Drive belt tensionAutomatic adjustment
Fuel typeUnleaded gasoline only
Octane rating91 (Research octane number 96) or higher
Fuel tank capacity17.2 gal. (65 L, 14.3 lmp.gal.)

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Lubrication system
*: 5W-30 is an oil that provides optimal levels of fuel efficiency.
Oil viscosity
● The 5W portion of the oil viscosity rating indicates the characteristic of
the oil which allows cold startability . Oils with a lower value before the W
allow for easier starting of the engine in cold weather.
● The 30 in 5W-30 indicates the oil viscosity when the oil is at its operating
temperature. An oil with a higher viscosity may be better suited if the
vehicle is operated at high speeds, or under extreme load condition.
IS250IS350
Oil capacity
(drain and refill)
without filter
2WD models
AWD models
6.2 qt. (5.9 L, 5.2 lmp.qt.)
6.3 qt. (6.0 L, 5.3 lmp.qt.)6.2 qt. (5.9 L, 5.2 lmp.qt.)

with filter
2WD models
AWD models
6.6 qt. (6.3 L, 5.5 lmp.qt.)
6.8 qt. (6.4 L, 5.7 lmp.qt.)6.6 qt. (6.3 L, 5.5 lmp.qt.)
Oil gradeILSAC multi-grade engine oil
Recommended oil
viscosity
Use Lexus approved “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or
equivalent to satisfy the grade and viscosity shown
below.
Outside temperature

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Cooling system
Ignition system
Capacity9.6 q t .
(9.1 L, 8.0 lmp.qt.)
Coolant type
Use either of the following.• “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant”
• Similar high-quality ethylene glycol-based non-sili- cate, non-amine, non-nitrite, and non-borate cool-
ant with long-life hybrid organic acid technology
Do not use plain water alone.
Spark plug
Make
GapDENSO FK20HBR11
0.043 in. (1.1 mm)
NOTICE
■Iridium-tipped spark plugs
Use only iridium-tipped spark plugs. Do not adjust gap when tuning engine.

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Electrical system
DifferentialFront
Rear
*: “Toyota Genuine Differential gear oil” is filled in your Lexus vehicle at factory fill. Use Lexus approved “Toyota Genuine Differential gear oil” or an equivalent
of matching quality to satisfy the above specification. Please contact your Lexus
dealer for further details.
Battery
Open voltage* at
68 F (20 C):12.6 12.8 V Fully charged
12.2 
12.4 V Half charged
11.8 
12.0 V Discharged
(*: Voltage checked 20 minutes after
the engine and all the lights are turned
off)
Charging rates5 A max.
Oil capacity0.74 qt. (0.70 L, 0.61 lmp.qt.)
Oil typeHypoid gear oil API GL-5
Oil viscosityAbove -18 C (0 F): SAE90
Below -18 C (0 F): SAE80W or SAE80W-90
Oil capacity
IS350:
1.42 qt. (1.35 L, 1.19 lmp.qt.)
IS250: 1.20 qt. (1.15 L, 1.01 lmp.qt.)
Oil type and viscosity*“Toyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil LT 75W-85
GL-5” or equivalent

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Automatic Transmission
*: The fluid capacity is provided as a reference. If replacement is necessary, con-tact your Lexus dealer.
Manual Transmission
Clutch
IS350IS250 (2WD)IS250 (AWD)
Fluid capacity*7. 5 q t .
(7.1 L, 6.2 lmp.qt.)7. 5 q t .
(7.1 L, 6.2 lmp.qt.)9.4 q t .
(8.9 L, 7.8 lmp.qt.)
Fluid typeToyota Genuine ATF WS
NOTICE
Using automatic transmission fluid other than “Toyota Genuine ATF WS” may cause
deterioration in shift quality, locking up of your transmission accompanied by vibra-
tion, and ultimately damage the auto matic transmission of your vehicle.
Gear oil capacity1.9 qt. (1.8 L, 1.6 Imp.qt.)
Gear oil typeAPI GL-5
Recommended gear oil viscositySAE75W-90
NOTICE
Using manual transmission gear oil other than “TOYOTA Genuine Manual
Transmission Gear Oil API GL-5” may cause occurrence of gear noise or other dete-
rioration.
Clutch free play0.2  0.6 in. (5  15 mm)
Fluid typeSAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 3

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Brakes
*1: Minimum pedal clearance when depressed with a force of 110 lbf (490 N, 50kgf) while the engine is running.
*2: Parking brake pedal travel when depressed with a force of 67.4 lbf (300 N,30.6 kgf).
*3: Parking brake lever travel when pulled up with a force of 45.0 lbf (200 N, 20.4kgf).
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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Steering
Tires and wheelsType A
Free playLess than 1.2 in. (30 mm)
Ti r e s i z e205/55R16 89W, T125/70D17 98M
(spare)
Front and rear tire inflation pres-
sure
(Recommended cold tire inflation
pressure)
Driving under normal conditions Front:
35 psi (240 kPa, 2.4 kgf/cm
2 or bar)*
Rear:
38 psi (260 kPa, 2.6 kgf/cm
2 or bar)*
Spare:
60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kgf/cm
2 or bar)
*: When driving at high speeds above 100 mph
(160 km/h), in countries where such speeds are
permitted by law, add 5.8 psi (40 kPa, 0.4 kgf/
cm
2 or bar) to the front tires and rear tires.
Never exceed the maximum cold tire inflation
pressure indicated on the tire sidewall.
Wheel size16  7JJ, 17  4T (spare)
Wheel nut torque76 ft•lbf (103 N•m, 10.5 kgf•m)

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Ty p e B
Ti r e s i z e225/45R17 90W, 245/45R17 95W, T125/
70D17 98M (spare)
Front and rear tire inflation pres-
sure
(Recommended cold tire inflation
pressure)
Driving under normal conditions Front:
35 psi (240 kPa, 2.4 kgf/cm
2 or bar)*
Rear:
38 psi (260 kPa, 2.6 kgf/cm
2 or bar)*
Spare:
60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kgf/cm
2 or bar)
*: When driving at high speeds above 100 mph
(160 km/h), in countries where such speeds are
permitted by law, add 4.5 psi (30 kPa, 0.3 kgf/
cm
2 or bar) to the front tires and rear tires.
Never exceed the maximum cold tire inflation
pressure indicated on the tire sidewall.
Wheel size17  8J, 17  4T (spare)
Wheel nut torque76 ft•lbf (103 N•m, 10.5 kgf•m)