2012 Lexus IS350C check oil

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6-1. Specifications
Lubrication system
*: The engine oil capacity is a reference quantity to be used when exchanging.Warm up and turn off the engine, wait more than 5 minutes, and check the oil
level on the dipstick.
■ Engine oil selection
IS250C
“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
with filter
6.2 qt. (5.9 L, 5.2 Imp. qt.)
6.6 qt. (6.3 L, 5.5 Imp. qt.)
Outside temperature

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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”.

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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”.