2011 Lexus IS F checking oil

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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 o il 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
STEP6

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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 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 0 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
EngineACCESSORY mode ...................... 130
Compartment .....................................384
Engine switch........................................ 130
Hood......................................................... 381
How to start the engine................... 130
Identification number.......................503
If the engine will not start ...............486
Ignition switch....................................... 130
Overheating.........................................495
Engine compartment cover ............ 385
Engine coolant Capacity .................................................507
Checking ...............................................389
Preparing and checking before winter .................................... 204
Engine coolant temperature gauge....................................................... 146
Engine immobilizer system..................83
Engine oil Capacity ................................................ 506
Checking ...............................................386
Preparing and checking before winter .................................... 204
Engine oil maintenance data........... 388
EPS .............................................................. 187
Event data recorder ............................. 451 First-aid kit storage belt ..................... 345
Floor mat .................................................. 344
Fluid
Brake ......................................................... 391
Washer................................................... 396
Fog lights Switch .......................................................... 161
Wattage ................................................... 512
Footwell lights ..........................................319
Front fog lights Switch .......................................................... 161
Wattage ................................................... 512
Front passenger occupant classification system .......................... 103
Front passenger's seat belt
reminder light ..................................... 456
Front seats Adjustment .............................................. 50
Driving position memory ................... 51
Seat position memory........................ 55
Front turn signal lights Switch ........................................................ 143
Wattage ................................................... 512F

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Alphabetical index
Warning lightsAnti-lock brake system .................. 454
Brake assist system .......................... 454
Brake system ....................................... 453
Charging system ............................... 454
Electric power steering warning light ..................................... 454
Low fuel level....................................... 456
Malfunction indicator lamp .......... 454
Master warning light ........................ 456
Open door ........................................... 456
Pre-collision system ......................... 454
Pretensioners ...................................... 454
Seat belt reminder light .................. 456
SRS airbags .......................................... 454
Tire pressure warning light........................................................ 456 Warning messages
Automatic transmission fluid ........................................................ 467
Dynamic radar cruise control....................... 465, 467
Engine oil level .................................... 467
Engine oil maintenance .................. 467
Engine oil pressure ...........................464
Engine oil temperature ...................464
Headlight............................................... 465
Hood ........................................................ 467
Intuitive parking assist ......... 465, 467
Moon roof ............................................. 467
Open door ............................................ 467
Parking brake ...................................... 467
Pre-collision system............. 465, 467
Smart access system with push-button start ............................ 473
Steering lock........................................ 465
Trunk ........................................................ 467
Washer fluid ......................................... 467
Washer Checking .............................................. 396
Preparing and checking before winter ....................................204
Switch.........................................................162
Washing and waxing ........................... 366