2012 Lexus IS250 check oil

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6-1. Specifications
IS350/250_U
Electrical system
Differential
Front
Rear
*: 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 specification. Please contact
your Lexus dealer for further details.
Battery
Open voltage* at
68 °F (20 °C):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 capacity0.74 qt. (0.70 L, 0.61 Imp. qt.)
Oil typeHypoid gear oil API GL-5
Oil viscosityAbove 0 °F (-18 °C): SAE90
Below 0 °F (-18 °C): SAE80W or SAE80W-90
Oil capacity
IS350:
1.42 qt. (1.35 L, 1.19 Imp. qt.)
IS250:
1.20 qt. (1.15 L, 1.01 Imp. qt.)
Oil type and viscosity*Toyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil LT 75W-85
GL-5 or equivalent

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Alphabetical index
IS350/250_U
If you have a flat tire ........................ 492
If you lose your keys ........................504
If you think something is wrong................................................... 469
If your vehicle becomes stuck ......516
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency.............................. 518
If your vehicle needs to be
towed ................................................... 463
If your vehicle overheats..................513
Emergency flashers Switch ...................................................... 462
Engine Compartment ..................................... 397
Engine switch .......................................... 141
Hood ....................................................... 394
How to start the engine...................... 141
Identification number......................... 521
If the engine will not start ................ 501
Ignition switch.......................................... 141
Overheating...........................................513
Engine compartment cover............. 399
Engine coolant Capacity..................................................527
Checking ............................................... 404
Preparing and checking
before winter .................................... 206 Engine coolant temperature
gauge....................................................... 158
Engine immobilizer system..................90
Engine oil Capacity .................................................524
Checking ................................................ 401
Preparing and checking before winter ................................... 206
EPS .............................................................. 196
Event data recorder .................................21
First-aid kit storage belt ..................... 357
Floor mat ..................................................356
Fluid Brake ....................................................... 406
Washer ...................................................... 411
Fog lights Switch.........................................................176
Wattage ................................................. 536
Footwell lights ........................................325
Front fog lights Switch.........................................................176
Wattage ................................................. 536
Front passenger occupant
classification system .......................... 109
Front passenger's seat belt
reminder light...................................... 473
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*: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.

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Alphabetical index
IS350/250_U
Warning buzzersBrake system ......................................... 471
Open door .......................................... 473
Seat belt reminder............................. 473
Warning lights Anti-lock brake system....................472
Brake assist system............................472
Brake system ......................................... 471
Charging system ................................472
Electric power steering
warning light ......................................472
Low fuel level ....................................... 473
Malfunction indicator lamp............472
Master warning light ........................ 473
Open door ........................................... 473
Pretensioners........................................472
Seat belt reminder light .................. 473
SRS airbags ...........................................472
Tire pressure warning light ........................................................ 473 Warning messages
AWD system....................................... 482
Engine oil level.................................... 484
Engine oil maintenance.................. 484
Engine oil pressure............................. 481
Hood ....................................................... 484
Intuitive parking assist ......... 482, 484
Moon roof............................................. 484
Open door ........................................... 484
Parking brake...................................... 484
Smart access system with push-button start ...........................488
Steering lock........................................ 482
Tire pressure warning system................... 482, 484
Trunk........................................................ 484
Washer fluid ........................................ 484
Washer
Checking................................................... 411
Preparing and checking before winter.................................... 206
Switch........................................................ 178
Washing and waxing........................... 378W