2011 Lexus IS250 oil temperature

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
CAUTION
The engine compartment contains many mechanisms and fluids that may move sud-
denly, become hot, or become electrically energized. To avoid death or serious injury,
observe the following precautions.
■When working on the engine compartment
●Keep hands, clothing, and tools away from the moving fan and engine drive belt.
●Be careful not to touch the engine, radiator , exhaust manifold, etc. right after driv-
ing as they may be hot. Oil and other fluids may also be hot.
●Do not leave anything that may burn easi ly, such as paper or rags, in the engine
compartment.
●Do not smoke, cause sparks or expose an open flame to fuel or the battery. Fuel
and battery fumes are flammable.
●Be extremely cautious when working on the battery. It contains poisonous and
corrosive sulfuric acid.
■When working near the electric cooling fan or radiator grille
Be sure the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is OFF.
With the “ENGINE START STOP” switch in IGNITION ON mode, the electric
cooling fan may automatically start to run if the air conditioning is on and/or the
coolant temperature is high. ( P. 3 9 4 )
■Safety glasses
Wear safety glasses to prevent flying or falling material, fluid spray, etc. from getting
in the eyes.
NOTICE
■If you remove the air cleaner filter
Driving with the air cleaner filter removed may cause excessive engine wear due to
dirt in the air. Also, a backfire could cause a fire in the engine compartment.

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6-1. Specifications
Lubrication systemIS250
■ Engine oil selection
“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” is used in your Lexus vehicle. Use Lexus
approved “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent to satisfy the follow-
ing grade and viscosity.
Oil grade: ILSAC multigrade engine oil
Recommended viscosity: SAE 0W-20
SAE 0W-20 is the best choice for
good fuel economy and good
starting in cold weather.
If SAE 0W-20 is not available,
SAE 5W-20 oil may be used.
However, it must be replaced with
SAE 0W-20 at the next oil
change.
Oil capacity
(Drain and refill 
reference)
without filter
2WD models
AWD models
6.2 qt. (5.9 L, 5.2 Imp. qt.)
6.3 qt. (6.0 L, 5.3 Imp. qt.)
with filter
2WD models
AWD models
6.6 qt. (6.3 L, 5.5 Imp. qt.)
6.7 qt. (6.4 L, 5.6 Imp. qt.)
Outside temperature

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6-1. Specifications
Recommended viscosity: SAE 5W-30SAE 5W-30 is the best choice for
good fuel economy and good
starting in cold weather.
If SAE 5W-30 is not available,
SAE 10W-30 oil may be used.
However, it should be replaced
with SAE 5W-30 at the next oil
change.
The 5W portion of the oil viscosity rating indicates a characteristic of the oil
which allows cold startability. Oils with a lower value before the W allow for eas-
ier starting of the engine in cold weather.
The 30 in 5W-30 indicates the oil viscosit y when the oil is at its operating tem-
perature. An oil with a higher viscosity may be better suited if the vehicle is oper-
ated at high speeds, or un der extreme load conditions.
How to read oil container label:
The ILSAC (International Lubricant St andardization and Approval Com-
mittee) Certification Mark is added to some oil containers to help you
select the oil you should use.
Outside temperature

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Vehicle specifications
■Temperature A, B, C
The temperature grades are A (the hi ghest), B, and C, representing
the tire's resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate
heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor
laboratory test wheel.
Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate
and reduce tire life, and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire fail-
ure.
The grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger car
tires must meet under the Federal Mo tor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109.
Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory
test wheel than the minimum required by law.
Warning: The temperature grades for this tire are established for a tire that
is properly inflated and not overloaded.
Excessive speed, underinflation, or excess ive loading, either separately or in
combination, can cause heat build up and possible tire failure.
Glossary of tire terminology
Tire related termMeaning
Accessory weight
The combined weight (in excess of those standard
items which may be replaced) of automatic transmis-
sion, power steering, power brakes, power windows,
power seats, radio and heater, to the extent that these
items are available as factory-installed equipment
(whether installed or not)
Cold tire inflation pres-
sureTire pressure when the vehicle has been parked for
three hours or more, or has not been driven more
than 1 mile or 1.5 km under that condition
Curb weight
The weight of a motor vehicle with standard equip-
ment, including the maximum capacity of fuel, oil and
coolant, and if so equipped, air conditioning and
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Alphabetical index
Engine compartment cover............. 388
Engine coolantCapacity...................................................515
Checking ............................................... 392
Preparing and checking before winter ......................................195
Engine coolant temperature gauge ........................................................ 151
Engine immobilizer system ................. 85
Engine oil Capacity................................................... 512
Checking ............................................... 389
Preparing and checking before winter ......................................195
Engine oil maintenance data ............. 391
EPS...............................................................185
Event data recorder............................ 459
First-aid kit storage belt......................347
Floor mat.................................................. 346
Fluid Brake ....................................................... 394
Washer ................................................... 399
Fog lights Switch ........................................................168
Wattage ................................................. 524
Footwell lights.......................................... 315
Front fog lights Switch ........................................................168
Wattage ................................................. 524 Front passenger occupant
classification system .......................... 104
Front passenger's seat belt reminder light...................................... 463
Front seats Adjustment .................................................51
Driving position memory .................. 53
Front turn signal lights Switch.........................................................147
Wattage ..................................................524
Fuel Capacity .................................................... 511
Fuel gauge................................................ 151
Fuel pump shut off system............ 458
Gas station information ..................576
Information ............................................525
Refueling.................................................... 82
Fuel door ..................................................... 82
Fuel filler door ........................................... 82
Fuel pump shut off system .................458
Fuses .......................................................... 423
Garage door opener ......................... 350
Gas station information...................... 576
Gauges ........................................................151
Glove box ................................................320
Glove box light ......................................320
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Alphabetical index
Light bulbsReplacing............................................... 439
Wattage ................................................. 524
Lights Door courtesy lights .......................... 315
Emergency flasher switch ............. 450
Fog light switch.....................................168
Hazard light switch........................... 450
Headlights switch ................................165
Interior light switch.............................. 317
Outer foot lights................................... 315
Overhead courtesy light ................. 315
Personal light switch .......................... 317
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 439
Scuff lights ............................................... 315
Shift lever light ....................................... 315
Turn signal lever................................... 147
Vanity lights ...........................................327
Wattage ................................................. 524
Load capacity .......................................... 194
Maintenance Do-it-yourself maintenance .........380
General maintenance ..................... 376
Maintenance data ............................ 508
Maintenance requirements ...........374
Manual transmission ............................. 145
Meter Instrument panel light control ....... 152
Meters .........................................................151
Micro dust and pollen filter ................ 210 Mirrors
Inside rear view mirror ....................... 70
Side mirror heater ...............................214
Side mirrors ............................................. 72
Vanity mirrors ...................................... 327
Moon roof ................................................... 78
MP3 disc .................................................. 234
Multi-information display ................... 160
Noise from under vehicle...................... 19
Odometer...................................................151
Oil Engine oil............................................... 389
Opener Fuel filler door ......................................... 82
Hood ....................................................... 383
Trunk ........................................................... 47
Outer foot lights Outer foot lights .................................. 315
Wattage ..................................................524
Outside rear view mirrors Adjusting and folding.......................... 72
Mirror position memory ....................53
Outside temperature display ............. 161
Overhead console ............................... 322
Overhead courtesy lights Overhead courtesy lights............... 315
Wattage ..................................................524
Overheating, Engine............................ 501L
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