2012 Lexus IS250 charging

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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
■Avoiding a discharged battery
●Turn off the headlights and the audio system while the engine is off.
●Turn off any unnecessary electrical components when the vehicle is running at a
low speed for an extended period, such as in heavy traffic, etc.
■Charging the battery
The electricity stored in the battery will discharge gradually even when the vehicle
is not in use, due to natural discharge and the draining effects of certain electrical
appliances. If the vehicle is left for a long time, the battery may discharge, and the
engine may be unable to start. (The batt ery recharges automatically during driving.)
CAUTION
■Avoiding battery fires or explosions
Observe the following precautions to prevent accidentally igniting the flammable
gas that may be emitted from the battery.
●Make sure the jumper cable is connected to the correct terminal and that it is not
unintentionally in contact with any pa rt other than the intended terminal.
●Do not allow the jumper cables to come into contact with the “+” and “-” termi-
nals.
●Do not allow open flame or use matches, cigarette lighters or smoke near the
battery.
Maintain the engine speed of th e second vehicle and turn the
“ENGINE START STOP” switch to IGNITION ON mode,
then start the vehicle’s engine.
Once the vehicle’s engine ha s started, remove the jumper
cables in the exact reverse ord er in which they were con-
nected.
Once the engine starts, have the ve hicle checked at your Lexus dealer
as soon as possible.STEP5
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6-1. Specifications
Electrical system
DifferentialFront
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 satisf y 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
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

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What to do if...
A warning light or indicator
light comes onP. 4 7 1If a warning light turns on or a warning
buzzer sounds...
■Warning lights
or or
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or
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Brake system warning lightMalfunction indicator lamp
ABS warning lightDriver’s seat belt reminder
light
Front passenger’s seat belt
reminder light
Low fuel level warning lightMaster warning light
SRS warning lightElectric power steering
warning light
Open door warning lightTire pressure warning light
Charging system warning
lightSlip indicator
A warning message is dis-
playedP. 4 8 1If a warning message is displayed