2010 Lexus IS F checking oil

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Engine oil
With the engine at operating temperature and turned off, check the oil
level on the dipstick.
■Checking the engine oil
Park the vehicle on level ground. After turning off the engine, wait
more than five minutes for the oil to drain back into the bottom of
the engine.
Hold a rag under the end and pull
the dipstick out.
Wipe the dipstick clean.
Reinsert the dipstick fully.
Holding a rag under the end, pull the dipstick out and check the
oil level.
Wipe the dipstick and reinsert it fully.
Low
Full
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Maintenance and care
■Adding engine oil
If the oil level is below or near the
low level mark, add engine oil of
the same type as already in the
engine.
Make sure to check the oil type and prepare the items needed before
adding oil.
Remove the oil filler cap by turning it counterclockwise.
Add engine oil slowly, checking the dipstick.
Install the oil filler cap by turning it clockwise.
Engine oil
selectionP. 4 9 3
Oil quantity
(Low  Full)1.6 qt. (1.5 L, 1.3 Imp. qt.)
ItemsClean funnel
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Alphabetical index
Emergency, in case of
If the engine will not start ................474
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P ................................... 475
If the vehicle has a discharged
battery..................................................480
If the warning buzzer sounds........ 441
If the warning light turns on ............ 441
If a warning message is
displayed .............................................. 451
If you have a flat tire ........................ 465
If you lose your keys ........................ 476
If you think something is
wrong....................................................437
If the electronic key does not
operate properly ............................. 477
If your vehicle becomes stuck .... 486
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an emergency ......... 487
If your vehicle needs to be
towed ..................................................... 431
If your vehicle overheats................ 483
Engine
ACCESSORY mode ....................... 124
Compartment ......................................372
Engine switch ........................................ 124
Hood ....................................................... 369
How to start the engine.................... 124
Identification number......................... 491
If the engine will not start ................474
Ignition switch........................................ 124
Overheating......................................... 483
Engine compartment cover..............373Engine coolant
Capacity .................................................494
Checking ...............................................378
Preparing and checking
before winter ......................................192
Engine coolant temperature
gauge....................................................... 139
Engine immobilizer system.................. 78
Engine oil
Capacity .................................................493
Checking ............................................... 374
Preparing and checking
before winter ......................................192
Engine oil maintenance data............ 376
EPS ............................................................... 177
Event data recorder ............................ 439
First-aid kit storage belt ..................... 332
Floor mat ................................................... 331
Fluid
Brake ....................................................... 380
Washer .................................................. 385
Fog lights
Switch........................................................ 153
Wattage ................................................. 499
Footwell lights ........................................306
Front fog lights
Switch........................................................ 153
Wattage ................................................. 499
Front passenger occupant
classification system ............................ 97
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Alphabetical index
Warning messages
Automatic transmission
fluid ........................................................ 455
Dynamic radar
cruise control .......................453, 455
Engine oil level .................................... 455
Engine oil maintenance.................. 455
Engine oil pressure........................... 452
Engine oil temperature................... 452
Hood ....................................................... 455
Intuitive parking assist .........453, 455
Moon roof ............................................. 455
Open door ........................................... 455
Parking brake ...................................... 455
Pre-collision system .............453, 455
Smart access system with
push-button start.............................. 461
Steering lock ........................................ 453
Trunk ........................................................ 455
Washer fluid......................................... 455
Washer
Checking ...............................................385
Preparing and checking
before winter ...................................... 192
Switch ........................................................ 154
Washing and waxing .......................... 354Weight
Cargo capacity ....................................188
Load limits ................................................ 191
Weight.................................................... 490
Wheels ....................................................... 401
Window glasses ...................................... 69
Window lock switch ............................... 69
Windows
Power windows .....................................69
Rear window defogger.................. 206
Washer .................................................... 154
Windshield wipers................................. 154
Wireless remote control key
Replacing the battery...................... 406
WMA disc ............................................... 225