2009 Lexus IS250 engine

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6-1. Specifications
■Lexus does not recommend gasoline containing MMT
Some gasoline contains oc tane enhancing additive called MMT (Methylcyclopen-
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 inst rument cluster may come on. If this hap-
pens, contact your Lexus dealer for service.
NOTICE
■Notice on fuel quality
●Do not use improper fuels. If improper fuels are used the engine will be damaged.
●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 re duced 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 knoc king, 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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6-1. Specifications
■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 Mo tor 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 excess ive 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 equipp ed, air conditioning and
additional weight optional engine

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6-2. Customization
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Vehicle specifications
ItemFunctionDefault settingCustomizedsetting
Windshield
wipers and
washer
(
P. 1 6 0 )
Switching operation when
the vehicle is stationaryOnOff
Drip prevention functionOnOff
Time elapsed before the
drip prevention function
operatesVa r i a b l e
depending on
the vehicle
speed
3 seconds
Intuitive park-
ing assist
(
P. 1 8 0 )
Back sensor operation
display and buzzerOnOff
Buzzer volumeLevel 3Level 1 to 5
Distance which a sensor
detects4.9 ft. (150 cm)2.0 ft. (60 cm)
Illumination
(
P. 2 4 7 )
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 START STOP”
switch turned OFF
OnOff
Front foot well lightsOnOff
Shift lever lightOnOff
Outer foot lightOnOff
Seat belt
reminder
(
P. 3 8 5 )
Vehicle speed linked seat
belt reminder buzzerOnOff

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Vehicle specifications
6-3. Initialization
Items to initialize
ItemWhen to initializeReference
Engine oil maintenance
dataAfter changing engine oilP. 3 1 3
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 2 6
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
CareExterior ....................................................292
Interior..................................................... 295
Seat belts ............................................... 296
Cargo capacity ....................................... 196
Cargo hooks ...........................................278
CD changer ............................................229
CD player.................................................229
Chains ....................................................... 200
Child restraint system Booster seats, definition.................. 100
Booster seats, installation ................ 107
Convertible seats, definition ......... 100
Convertible seats, installation ....... 107
Front passenger occupant classification system ........................ 95
Infant seats, definition ....................... 100
Infant seats, installation...................... 107
Installing CRS with lower anchorages ........................................ 105
Installing CRS with seat belts ........ 107
Installing CRS with top straps ........ 110 Child safety
Airbag precautions ..............................90
Battery precautions .............. 323, 423
Child restraint system .......................100
Child-protectors ...................................40
How your child should wear the seat belt ..........................................59
Installing child restraints................... 104
Moon roof precautions...................... 73
Power window lock switch ..............69
Power window precautions ............ 70
Removed electronic key battery precautions........................................346
Seat belt comfort guide ..................... 57
Seat belt extender precautions........61
Seat belt precautions ..........................60
Seat heater precautions....... 268, 271
Trunk precautions................................. 45
Child-protectors ...................................... 40
Cigarette lighter.................................... 264
Cleaning Exterior.................................................... 292
Interior .....................................................295
Seat belts ................................................296
Clock .........................................................259
Coat hooks .............................................. 276
Compass .................................................. 287
Condenser ............................................... 319
Console box ........................................... 252
Cooling system Engine overheating........................... 424
Cornering assist sensors .................... 180C

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Cruise controlCruise control .......................................166
Dynamic radar cruise control .......170
Cup holder ..............................................254
Curtain shield airbags............................84
Customizable features ........................ 461
Daytime running light system ........... 157
Defogger Rear window ..........................................218
Side mirror ..............................................218
Dimension ................................................430
Dinghy towing ............................ 205, 206
Display Dynamic radar cruise control .......170
Satellite switch mode .......................260
Trip information ....................................152
Warning message............................. 392
Do-it-yourself maintenance .............304
Door courtesy lights Door courtesy lights..........................247
Wattage.................................................. 445
Door pockets..........................................256
Doors Door glasses ........................................... 69
Door lock.................................24, 36, 39
Side mirrors ............................................. 66
Driver's seat belt reminder light .... 385
Driving Correct posture .................................... 82
Procedures .............................................. 116
Driving position memory ......................48 Electric power steering....................... 186
Electronic key
If the electronic key does not operate properly.............................. 417
Emergency, in case of If the engine will not start ................. 413
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P..................................... 415
If the vehicle has discharged battery ................................................... 421
If the warning buzzer sounds...... 383
If the warning light turns on.......... 383
If the warning message is displayed .............................................392
If you have a flat tire ........................ 404
If you lose your keys .......................... 416
If you think something is wrong ...................................................379
If the electronic key does not operate properly.............................. 417
If your vehicle becomes stuck ..... 427
If your vehicle needs to be towed ....................................................373
If your vehicle overheats.................424
Emergency flashers Switch ....................................................... 372
Engine Compartment ....................................... 310
Engine switch ........................................ 126
Hood ....................................................... 307
How to start the engine ................... 126
Identification number ........................ 431
If the engine will not start ................. 413
Ignition switch ....................................... 126
Overheating .........................................424
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Engine compartment cover............... 312
Engine coolantCapacity................................................. 435
Checking ................................................. 317
Preparing and checking before winter ....................................200
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................................... 142
Engine immobilizer system .................. 77
Engine oil Capacity................................................. 434
Checking ................................................. 313
Preparing and checking before winter ....................................200
Engine oil maintenance data ............. 316
EPS...............................................................186
Event data recorder..............................381
First-aid kit storage belt......................278
Floor mat................................................... 277
Fluid Brake ......................................................... 319
Washer ................................................... 324
Fog lights Switch ........................................................159
Wattage ................................................. 445
Foot well lighting ................................... 247
Front fog lights Switch ........................................................159
Wattage ................................................. 445 Front passenger occupant
classification system ............................ 95
Front passenger's seat belt reminder light..................................... 385
Front seats Adjustment ............................................... 46
Driving position memory ..................48
Seat position memory ........................ 52
Front turn signal lights Switch........................................................ 139
Wattage ..................................................445
Fuel Capacity .................................................433
Fuel gauge...............................................142
Fuel pump shut off system............ 380
Gas station information ................. 488
Information ............................................446
Refueling.................................................... 74
Fuel door ..................................................... 74
Fuel filler door ........................................... 74
Fuel pump shut off system ................ 380
Fuses .......................................................... 347
Garage door opener ........................... 281
Gas station information..................... 488
Gauges ...................................................... 142
Glove box ................................................. 251
Glove box light ...................................... 252
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Hazard lightsSwitch ...................................................... 372
Head restraints Adjusting .................................................. 54
Headlight aim ......................................... 362
Headlight cleaner .................................. 165
Headlights Discharge headlights precautions .......................................369
Replacing light bulbs........................ 363
Switch ....................................................... 156
Wattage.................................................. 445
Heaters Seat heaters ..............................266, 269
Side mirror ..............................................218
Hill-start assist control ......................... 186
Hood ..........................................................307
Hooks Cargo ...................................................... 278
Coat ......................................................... 276
Shopping bag ...................................... 278
Horn .............................................................. 141
I/M test ..................................................... 303
Identification Engine .......................................................431
Vehicle ......................................................431
Ignition switch.......................................... 126
Illuminated entry system .................... 247
Indicator lights......................................... 148
Initialization Items to initialize ................................. 467 Inside rear view mirror .......................... 65
Interior lights
Interior lights ......................................... 247
Switch .......................................................249
Wattage ................................................. 445
Jack Positioning a floor jack ...................308
Vehicle-equipped jack................... 404
Jack handle ............................................. 404
Keyless entry ............................................. 36
Keys Electronic key .........................................20
Engine switch ........................................ 126
If you lose your keys .......................... 416
If the electronic key does not operate properly.............................. 417
Key number..............................................20
Keyless entry............................................36
Keys..............................................................20
Mechanical key ........................................21
Wireless remote control key...........36H
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