2011 Lexus IS250 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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■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 1 2
Oil quantity
(Low  Full)1.6 qt. (1.5 L, 1.3 Imp. qt.)
ItemsClean funnel
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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
Warning buzzersBrake system ......................................... 461
Open door .......................................... 463
Seat belt reminder ............................ 463
Warning lights Anti-lock brake system .................. 462
Brake assist system .......................... 462
Brake system ......................................... 461
Charging system ............................... 462
Electric power steering warning light ..................................... 462
Low fuel level....................................... 463
Malfunction indicator lamp .......... 462
Master warning light ........................ 463
Open door ........................................... 463
Pretensioners ...................................... 462
Seat belt reminder light .................. 463
SRS airbags .......................................... 462
Tire pressure warning light........................................................ 463
Warning messages AWD system ......................................... 471
Engine oil level .....................................473
Engine oil maintenance...................473
Engine oil pressure........................... 470
Hood ........................................................473
Intuitive parking assist ........... 471, 473
Moon roof ..............................................473
Open door ............................................473
Parking brake .......................................473 Smart access system with
push-button start ............................ 477
Steering lock...........................................471
Tire pressure warning system...................... 471, 473
Trunk ........................................................ 473
Washer fluid ......................................... 473
Washer Checking .............................................. 399
Preparing and checking before winter ..................................... 195
Switch........................................................ 169
Washing and waxing ...........................368
Weight Cargo capacity ...................................... 191
Load limits .............................................. 194
Weight.................................................... 508
Wheels ....................................................... 416
Window glasses ...................................... 75
Window lock switch ............................... 75
Windows Power windows ..................................... 75
Rear window defogger.....................214
Washer .................................................... 169
Windshield wipers................................. 169
Windshield wiper de-icer................... 215
Wireless remote control key Replacing the battery.........................421
WMA disc ............................................... 234W