2012 Lexus IS250C check engine

568
6-1. Specifications
Ignition system
Electrical system
Spark plug
Make
GapDENSO FK20HBR11
0.043 in. (1.1 mm)
NOTICE
■Iridium-tipped spark plugs
Use only iridium-tipped spark plugs. Do not adjust gap when tuning engine.
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.

621
Alphabetical index
Electric power steering ....................... 219
Electronic keyIf the electronic key does not operate properly ............................ 533
Emergency, in case of If a warning message is displayed ............................................ 504
If the electronic key does not operate properly ............................ 533
If the engine will not start ............... 529
If the retractable hardtop does not close ................................. 547
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ..................................... 531
If the vehicle has a discharged battery..................................................538
If the warning buzzer sounds...... 495
If the warning light turns on .......... 495
If you have a flat tire ......................... 518
If you lose your keys ........................ 532
If you think something is wrong................................................... 493
If your vehicle becomes stuck .... 545
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ......... 557
If your vehicle needs to be towed ................................................... 487
If your vehicle overheats................ 542
Emergency flashers Switch ...................................................... 486 Engine
Compartment...................................... 422
Engine switch ........................................ 148
Hood ......................................................... 419
How to start the engine ................... 148
Identification number ........................ 561
If the engine will not start................529
Ignition switch ....................................... 148
Overheating .........................................542
Engine compartment cover ............. 424
Engine coolant Capacity .................................................567
Checking ............................................... 429
Preparing and checking before winter ....................................238
Engine coolant temperature gauge....................................................... 166
Engine immobilizer system..................98
Engine oil Capacity ................................................ 564
Checking ............................................... 426
Preparing and checking before winter ....................................238
EPS .............................................................. 219
Event data recorder .................................21E
*: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.

628
Alphabetical index
TachometerTacho indicator.....................................166
Tachometer ............................................166
Tail lights Switch ......................................................... 181
Talk switch* .............................................332
Telephone switch*................................332
Theft deterrent system Alarm ........................................................ 100
Engine immobilizer system ............. 98
Theft prevention labels ........................ 103
Tire inflation pressure ......................... 447
Tire information Glossary................................................ 588
Size .......................................................... 585
Tire identification number .............584
Uniform tire quality grading ........ 586
Tires Chains ..................................................... 238
Checking ............................................... 437
If you have a flat tire ........................... 518
Inflation pressure................................ 447
Inflation pressure sensor................438
Information............................................582
Replacing ................................................ 518
Rotating tires ........................................ 437
Run-flat tire............................................ 527
Size ........................................................... 572
Snow tires .............................................. 238
Spare tire................................................. 518
Tools ............................................................ 518
Total load capacity ............................... 237 Towing
Dinghy towing ......................... 243, 244
Emergency towing ........................... 487
Trailer towing ....................................... 242
TRAC ..........................................................219
Traction control.......................................219
Transmission shift switches.......155, 157
Trip meter ..................................................166
Trunk Opener ....................................................... 51
Trunk light Trunk light .................................................52
Wattage ..................................................577
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ........................475
Switch ........................................................ 162
Wattage ..................................................577
USB port* ................................................ 293
Vanity lights Vanity lights.......................................... 369
Wattage ..................................................577
Vanity mirrors ........................................ 369
VDIM...........................................................219
Vehicle dynamics integrated management .........................................219
Vehicle identification number...........561
Vehicle stability control .......................219
Ventilators ................................................377
Voice command switch* ................... 333
VSC .............................................................219T
U
V

629
Alphabetical index
Warning buzzersBrake system ....................................... 495
Open door .......................................... 497
Seat belt reminder ............................ 497
Warning lights Anti-lock brake system .................. 496
Brake assist system .......................... 496
Brake system ....................................... 495
Charging system ............................... 495
Electric power steering systemwarning light ..................................... 496
Low fuel level....................................... 497
Malfunction indicator lamp .......... 496
Master warning light ........................ 497
Open door ........................................... 497
Pre-collision system ......................... 496
Pretensioners ...................................... 496
Seat belt reminder light .................. 497
SRS airbags .......................................... 496
Tire pressure warning light........................................................ 497
Warning messages Dynamic radar cruise control ...................... 505, 507
Engine oil level .................................... 507
Engine oil maintenance.................. 507
Engine oil pressure........................... 504
Hood ....................................................... 507
Intuitive parking assist ........ 505, 507
Open door ........................................... 507
Parking brake ...................................... 507
Pre-collision system ............ 505, 507
Retractable hardtop ............ 505, 507 Smart access system with
push-button start ............................. 514
Steering lock........................................ 505
Trunk ....................................................... 507
Washer fluid ........................................ 507
Washer Checking ...............................................436
Preparing and checking before winter ....................................238
Switch........................................................ 187
Washing and waxing ...........................402
Weight Cargo capacity ................................... 234
Load limits ............................................. 237
Weight.................................................... 560
Wheels ....................................................... 451
Window glasses ...................................... 82
Window lock switch ...............................83
Windows Power windows ..................................... 82
Rear window defogger................... 257
Washer .................................................... 187
Windshield wiper de-icer..................258
Windshield wipers................................. 187
Wireless remote control key Replacing the battery...................... 456
WMA disc* ............................................. 277W
*: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.