2010 Lexus IS250C checking oil

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Maintenance and care
Engine oilWith the engine at operating temperat ure 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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STEP2
STEP3
STEP4
STEP5
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■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 th e 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 3 6
Oil quantity
(Low  Full)1.6 qt. (1.5 L, 1.3 Imp. qt.)
ItemsClean funnel
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3

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Alphabetical index
EngineCompartment ..................................... 398
Engine switch ........................................ 142
Hood ....................................................... 395
How to start the engine.................... 142
Identification number....................... 533
If the engine will not start ...............503
Ignition switch........................................ 142
Overheating...........................................515
Engine compartment cover............. 400
Engine coolant Capacity................................................. 537
Checking ............................................... 404
Preparing and checking before winter .................................... 220
Engine coolant temperature gauge .......................................................160
Engine immobilizer system ..................93
Engine oil Capacity................................................. 536
Checking .................................................401
Preparing and checking before winter .................................... 220
Engine oil maintenance data ........... 403
EPS............................................................. 204
Event data recorder............................. 467 Floor mat ................................................. 358
Fluid
Brake ....................................................... 406
Washer ...................................................... 411
Fog lights Switch......................................................... 177
Wattage .................................................. 547
Foot well lights ...................................... 338
Front fog lights Switch......................................................... 177
Wattage .................................................. 547
Front passenger occupant classification system ............................. 111
Front passenger's seat belt reminder light........................................471
Front seats Adjustment .................................................51
Driving position memory ..................56
Seat position memory ........................60
Front turn signal lights Switch........................................................ 156
Wattage .................................................. 547
Fuel Capacity ................................................ 535
Fuel gauge.............................................. 160
Fuel pump shut off system............ 466
Information ........................................... 548
Refueling....................................................90
Fuel door .....................................................90
Fuel filler door ...........................................90
Fuel pump shut off system ................. 466
Fuses .......................................................... 433F

589
Alphabetical index
Warning buzzersBrake system ....................................... 469
Open door ............................................ 471
Seat belt reminder .............................. 471
Warning lights Anti-lock brake system .................. 470
Brake assist system .......................... 470
Brake system ....................................... 469
Charging system ............................... 469
Electric power steering warning light ..................................... 470
Low fuel level......................................... 471
Malfunction indicator lamp .......... 470
Master warning light .......................... 471
Open door ............................................. 471
Pre-collision system ......................... 470
Pretensioners ...................................... 470
Seat belt reminder light .................... 471
SRS airbags .......................................... 470
Tire pressure warning light.......................................................... 471
Warning messages Dynamic radar cruise control .........................479, 481
Engine oil level ......................................481
Engine oil maintenance....................481
Engine oil pressure........................... 478
Hood .........................................................481
Intuitive parking assist ...........479, 481
Open door .............................................481
Parking brake ........................................481
Pre-collision system ...............479, 481
Retractable hardtop ...............479, 481 Smart access system with
push-button start ........................... 488
Steering lock......................................... 479
Tire pressure warning system..................... 479, 481
Trunk ......................................................... 481
Washer fluid .......................................... 481
Washer Checking .................................................. 411
Preparing and checking before winter ....................................220
Switch........................................................ 178
Washing and waxing .......................... 380
Weight Cargo capacity .....................................216
Load limits ...............................................219
Weight.....................................................532
Wheels ...................................................... 426
Window glasses ...................................... 78
Window lock switch ............................... 78
Windows Power windows ..................................... 78
Rear window defogger...................238
Washer .................................................... 178
Windshield wipers................................. 178
Wireless remote control key Replacing the battery........................ 431
WMA disc ............................................... 257W