2011 Lexus IS F engine oil

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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If the vehicle battery is discharged
The following procedures may be used to start the engine if the vehi-
cle's battery is discharged.
You can call any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly
qualified and equipped professional.
If you have a set of jumper (or booster) cables and a second
vehicle with a 12-volt battery, you can jump start your Lexus
following the steps below.
Connecting the jumper cables.
Remove the engine cover.
Positive (+) battery terminal on your vehicle
Positive (+) battery terminal on the second vehicle
Negative (-) battery terminal on the second vehicle
Connect the jumper cable to ground on your vehicle as shown
in the illustration. (The illustration depicts a left-hand drive
vehicle. For right-hand drive vehicles, connect the jumper
cable to the metal base fitting of the engine cover pin by the
side of the engine oil filler cap.)
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6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifica-
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Lubrication system
*: The engine oil capacity is a reference quantity to be used when exchang-
ing. Warm up and turn off the engine, wait more than 5 minutes, and
check the oil level on the dipstick.
Engine oil selection
“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” is used in your Lexus vehicle. Lexus
recommends the use of approved “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil”.
Another motor oil of matching quality can also be used.
Oil grade:
5W-30 and 10W-30:
API grade SL “Energy-Conserving”, SM “Energy-Conserving”,
SN “Resource-Conserving” or ILSAC multigrade engine oil
15W-40 and 20W-50:
API grade SL, SM or SN multigrade engine oil
Oil capacity
(Drain and refill 
reference*)
without filter
with filter
8.2 L (8.7 qt., 7.2 Imp. qt.)
9.3 L (9.8 qt., 8.2 Imp. qt.)

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6-1. Specifications
IS F_EERecommended viscosity (SAE):
SAE 5W-30 is filled into your
Lexus vehicle at manufactur-
ing, and the best choice for
good fuel economy and good
starting in cold weather.
If you use SAE 10W-30 or a
higher viscosity engine oil in
extremely low temperatures,
the engine may become diffi-
cult to start, so SAE 5W-30
engine oil is recommended.
Oil viscosity (5W-30 is explained here as an example):
• The 5W in 5W-30 indicates the characteristic of the oil which
allows cold startability. Oils with a lower value before the W allow
for easier starting of the engine in cold weather.
• The 30 in 5W-30 indicates the viscosity characteristic of the oil
when the oil is at high temperature. An oil with a higher viscosity
(one with a higher value) may be better suited if the vehicle is oper-
ated at high speeds, or under extreme load conditions.
Preferred
Temperature range anticipated
before next oil change.

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Ignition system
Electrical system
Differential
*: Your Lexus vehicle is filled with “Toyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil”
at the factory. Use Lexus approved “Toyota Genuine Differential Gear
Oil” or an equivalent of matching quality to satisfy the above specifica-
Spark plug
Make
GapDENSO FK20HBR11
1.1 mm (0.043 in.)
NOTICE
Iridium-tipped spark plugs
Use only iridium-tipped spark plugs. Do not adjust gap when tuning the
engine.
Battery
Open voltage* at
20C (68F):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.
Oil capacity1.35 L (1.42 qt., 1.19 Imp. qt.)
Oil type and viscosity*Toyota Genuine Differential Gear
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Alphabetical index
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Electric power steering ..............206
Electronic key
If the electronic key does not
operate properly .................458
Emergency, in case of
If a warning message is
displayed ............................431
If the engine will not start.....454
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P .....................456
If the vehicle has a discharged
battery.................................462
If the warning buzzer sounds425
If the warning light turns on .425
If you have a flat tire ...........444
If you lose your keys ............457
If you think something is
wrong .................................423
If your electronic key does not
operate properly .................458
If your vehicle becomes stuck ....
468
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an emergency ....469
If your vehicle needs to be
towed ..................................417
If your vehicle overheats ......465
Emergency flashers
Switch ...................................416Engine
ACCESSORY mode ............ 146
Compartment ....................... 366
Engine switch ...................... 146
Hood .................................... 363
How to start the engine ........ 146
Identification number .......... 473
If the engine will not start .... 454
Ignition switch ..................... 146
Overheating ......................... 465
Engine compartment cover....... 367
Engine coolant
Capacity ............................... 477
Checking .............................. 372
Preparing and checking before
winter................................. 222
Engine coolant temperature
gauge ...................................... 161
Engine immobilizer system ........ 92
Engine oil
Capacity ............................... 475
Checking .............................. 369
Preparing and checking before
winter................................. 222
EPS ........................................... 206E

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Maintenance
Do-it-yourself maintenance ..359
Maintenance data ..................472
Maintenance requirements....356
Meter
Instrument panel light control ....
162
Meters ...................................161
Mirrors
Inside rear view mirror ...........79
Side mirror heater .................236
Side mirrors ............................81
Vanity mirrors ......................331
Moon roof....................................85
MP3 disc*..................................252
Multi-information display .........167
Odometer ...................................161
Oil
Engine oil .............................369
Opener
Fuel filler door ........................89
Hood .....................................363
Trunk ......................................59
Outer foot lights
Outer foot lights....................320
Wattage .................................481
Outside rear view mirrors
Adjusting and folding .............81
Mirror position memory .........62
Outside temperature display ......168
Overhead courtesy lights
Overhead courtesy lights ......320
Wattage .................................481
Overheating, Engine ..................465Parking assist sensors* ............. 199
Parking brake............................ 160
PCS ........................................... 213
Personal lights
Switch .................................. 323
Pollen removal mode* .............. 232
Power outlet.............................. 338
Power windows .......................... 82
Pre-crash safety system ............ 213
Radar cruise control.................. 184
Radiator .................................... 374
Radio* ...................................... 241
RDS* ........................................ 242
Rear fog lights
Replacing light bulbs ........... 407
Switch .................................. 175
Wattage ................................ 481
Rear turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ........... 407
Wattage ................................ 481
Rear window defogger* ........... 236
Replacing
Electronic key battery .......... 390
Fuses .................................... 393
Light bulbs ........................... 407M
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Warning buzzers
Brake system ........................425
Open door ............................428
Seat belt reminder .................428
Warning lights
Anti-lock brake system .........426
Brake assist system...............426
Brake system ........................425
Charging system ...................426
Electric power steering
system warning light ..........426
Electronic engine control
system.................................426
Low fuel level .......................428
Malfunction indicator lamp ..426
Master warning light ............428
Open door .............................428
Pre-crash safety system ........426
Pretensioners ........................426
Seat belt reminder light ........428
SRS airbags ..........................426Warning messages
Automatic transmission fluid.....
435
Dynamic radar cruise
control ....................... 433, 435
Engine oil level .................... 435
Engine oil maintenance ....... 435
Engine oil pressure .............. 432
Engine oil temperature......... 432
Headlight ............................. 433
Hill-start assist control ......... 207
Hood .................................... 435
Lexus parking assist
sensor......................... 433, 435
Moon roof ............................ 435
Open door ............................ 435
Parking brake ....................... 435
Pre-crash safety system 433, 435
Smart entry & start system .. 440
Steering lock ........................ 433
Trunk ................................... 435
Washer fluid ........................ 435W

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GAS STATION INFORMATION
Auxiliary catch lever
P. 363Trunk opener
P. 5 9Fuel filler door
P. 8 9
Hood lock release lever
P. 3 6 3Fuel filler door opener
P. 8 9Tire inflation pressure
P. 4 8 0
Fuel tank capacity
(Reference)64 L (16.9 gal., 14.0 Imp. gal.)
Fuel typeP. 90, 474
Cold tire inflation
pressureP. 480
Engine oil capacity
(Drain and refill 
reference)L (qt., Imp. qt.)
Without filter 8.2 (8.7, 7.2)
With filter 9.3 (9.8, 8.2)
Engine oil type
Toyota Genuine Motor Oil or equivalent
Oil grade: P. 475
5W-30 and 10W-30:
API grade SL “Energy-Conserving”, SM “Energy-
Conserving”, SN “Resource-Conserving” or ILSAC
multigrade engine oil
15W-40 and 20W-50:
API grade SL, SM or SN multigrade engine oil
Recommended viscosity: SAE 5W-30