2010 Lexus IS250 checking oil

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Maintenance and care
IS350/250_U
Engine oilWith 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
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
STEP4
STEP5
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IS350/250_U■
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. 5 2 2
Oil quantity
(Low → Full)1.6 qt. (1.5 L, 1.3 Imp. qt.)
ItemsClean funnel
STEP1
STEP2
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Alphabetical index
IS350/250_U
Engine compartment cover............. 402
Engine coolantCapacity................................................. 524
Checking ............................................... 406
Preparing and checking before winter ...................................... 210
Engine coolant temperature gauge ........................................................ 151
Engine immobilizer system ................. 86
Engine oil Capacity................................................. 522
Checking ............................................... 403
Preparing and checking before winter ...................................... 210
Engine oil maintenance data ........... 405
EPS............................................................... 196
Event data recorder.............................469
First-aid kit storage belt..................... 360
Floor mat.................................................. 359
Fluid Brake .......................................................408
Washer ..................................................... 413
Fog lights
Switch ........................................................168
Wattage ................................................. 533
Footwell lights........................................ 329
Front fog lights Switch ........................................................168
Wattage ................................................. 533 Front passenger occupant
classification system .......................... 104
Front passenger's seat belt reminder light...................................... 473
Front seats Adjustment .................................................51
Driving position memory ..................53
Seat position memory ........................ 57
Front turn signal lights Switch.........................................................147
Wattage ................................................. 533
Fuel
Capacity .................................................. 521
Fuel gauge................................................ 151
Fuel pump shut off system............ 468
Gas station information ..................576
Information ............................................534
Refueling....................................................83
Fuel door .....................................................83
Fuel filler door ...........................................83
Fuel pump shut off system.................468
Fuses .......................................................... 436
Garage door opener ..........................363
Gas station information...................... 576
Gauges ........................................................151
Glove box ................................................333
Glove box light ...................................... 334
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IS350/250_U
Warning buzzersBrake system ......................................... 471
Open door ...........................................473
Seat belt reminder .............................473
Warning lights Anti-lock brake system ...................472
Brake assist system ...........................472
Brake system ......................................... 471
Charging system ................................472
Electric power steering
warning light ......................................472
Low fuel level........................................473
Malfunction indicator lamp ...........472
Master warning light .........................473
Open door ............................................473
Pre-collision system ..........................472
Pretensioners .......................................472
Seat belt reminder light ...................473
SRS airbags ...........................................472
Tire pressure warning
light.........................................................473
Warning messages
AWD system .........................................481
Dynamic radar cruise control ........................ 481, 483
Engine oil level .................................... 483
Engine oil maintenance.................. 483
Engine oil pressure...........................480
Hood ....................................................... 483
Intuitive parking assist .......... 481, 483
Moon roof............................................. 483
Open door ........................................... 483
Parking brake ...................................... 483
Pre-collision system .............. 481, 483 Smart access system with
push-button start ........................... 488
Steering lock.......................................... 481
Tire pressure warning system.....................481, 483
Trunk ....................................................... 483
Washer fluid ........................................ 483
Washer
Checking ................................................ 413
Preparing and checking before winter ..................................... 210
Switch........................................................ 169
Washing and waxing ...........................382
Weight Cargo capacity .................................. 206
Load limits ............................................ 209
Weight...................................................... 518
Wheels ...................................................... 429
Window glasses ...................................... 76
Window lock switch ............................... 76
Windows Power windows ..................................... 76
Rear window defogger...................228
Washer .................................................... 169
Windshield wipers................................. 169
Windshield wiper de-icer.................. 229
Wireless remote control key Replacing the battery.......................434
WMA disc ...............................................248W