2010 Lexus IS250C Do-It-Yourself Maintenance / LEXUS 2010 IS350C/250C OWNERS MANUAL (OM53A20U)

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Vehicle specifications
How to read oil container label:
The ILSAC (International Lubricant Standardization and Approval Com-
mittee) Certification Mark is added to some oil containers to help you
select the oil you should use.
Cooling system
Capacity9.6 q t .
(9.1 L, 8.0 Imp. 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.

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Ignition system
Electrical system
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.
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.

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Differential
*: “Toyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil” is filled in your Lexus vehicle at factory
fill. Use Lexus approved “Toyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil” or an equiva-
lent of matching quality to satisfy the above specification. Please contact your
Lexus dealer for further details.
Automatic transmission
*: The fluid capacity is provided as a reference. If replacement is necessary, con- tact your Lexus dealer.
Oil capacity
IS350C:
1.42 qt. (1.35 L, 1.19 Imp. qt.)
IS250C: 1.20 qt. (1.15 L, 1.01 Imp. qt.)
Oil type and viscosity*“Toyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil LT 75W-85
GL-5” or equivalent
Fluid capacity*
IS350C: 8.3 qt. (7.9 L, 6.9 Imp. qt.)
IS250C:
7.9 qt. (7.5 L, 6.5 Imp. 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.

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Manual Transmission
Clutch
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 deterioration.
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 350C
IS 250C
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
Pe d a l t y p e
Lever type7  9 clicks
5
 7 clicks
Fluid typeSAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3

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Steering
Tires and wheelsTy p e A
Free playLess than 1.2 in. (30 mm)
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 side-
wall.
Wheel size17  8J, 17  4T (spare)
Wheel nut torque76 ft•lbf (103 N•m, 10.5 kgf•m)

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Type B
Ti r e s i z e
Front tires: 225/45R17 91V
Rear tires: 245/45R17 95V
Spare tire: T125/70D17 98M
Front and rear tire inflation pres-
sure
(Recommended cold tire inflation
pressure)
Driving under normal conditionsFront:
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 7.2 psi (50 kPa, 0.5
kgf/cm
2 or bar) to the front tires and rear
tires. Never exceed the maximum cold tire
inflation pressure indicated on the tire side-
wall.
Wheel size17  8J, 17  4T (spare)
Wheel nut torque76 ft•lbf (103 N•m, 10.5 kgf•m)

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Ty p e C
Ti r e s i z e
Front tires: 225/40R18 88Y
Rear tires: 255/40R18 95Y
Spare tire: T145/70D17 106M
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 7.2 psi (50 kPa, 0.5
kgf/cm
2 or bar) to the front tires and rear
tires. Never exceed the maximum cold tire
inflation pressure indicated on the tire side-
wall.
Wheel size
Front wheels: 18  8J
Rear wheels: 18 8 1 /2J
Spare wheel: 17  4T
Wheel nut torque76 ft•lbf (103 N•m, 10.5 kgf•m)