2013 Lexus IS250 oil temperature

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
CAUTION
The engine compartment contains many mechanisms and fluids that may move sud-
denly, become hot, or become electrically energized. To avoid death or serious injury,
observe the following precautions.
■When working on the engine compartment
●Keep hands, clothing, and tools away from the moving fan and engine drive belt.
●Be careful not to touch the engine, radiator , exhaust manifold, etc. right after driv-
ing as they may be hot. Oil and other fluids may also be hot.
●Do not leave anything that may burn easi ly, such as paper or rags, in the engine
compartment.
●Do not smoke, cause sparks or expose an open flame to fuel or the battery. Fuel
and battery fumes are flammable.
●Be extremely cautious when working on the battery. It contains poisonous and
corrosive sulfuric acid.
■When working near the electric cooling fan or radiator grille
Be sure the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is OFF.
With the “ENGINE START STOP” switch in IGNITION ON mode, the electric
cooling fan may automatically start to run if the air conditioning is on and/or the
coolant temperature is high. ( P. 400)
■Safety glasses
Wear safety glasses to prevent flying or falling material, fluid spray, etc. from getting
in the eyes.
NOTICE
■If you remove the air cleaner filter
Driving with the air cleaner filter removed may cause excessive engine wear due to
dirt in the air.

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Lubrication system
*: The engine oil capacity is a reference quantity to be used when changing theengine oil. Warm up and turn off the engine, wait more than 5 minutes, and
check the oil level on the dipstick.
IS250
■ Engine oil selection
“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 GF-5 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
2WD models
AWD models
6.2 qt. (5.9 L, 5.2 Imp. qt.)
6.3 qt. (6.0 L, 5.3 Imp. qt.)
with filter
2WD models
AWD models
6.7 qt. (6.3 L, 5.5 Imp. qt.)
6.8 qt. (6.4 L, 5.6 Imp. qt.)
Outside temperature

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Vehicle specifications
Oil viscosity (0W-20 is explained here as an example):
• The 0W in 0W-20 indicates the characteristic of the oil which allows coldstartability. Oils with a lower value before the W allow for easier starting of
the engine in cold weather.
• The 20 in 0W-20 indicates the viscos ity characteristic of the oil when the
oil is at high temperature. An oil with a higher viscosity (one with a higher
value) may be better suited if the vehicle is operated at high speeds, or
under extreme load conditions.
How to read oil container label:
The ILSAC (International Lubrican t Standardization and Approval
Committee) Certification Mark is added to some oil containers to help
you select the oil you should use.
IS350
■ Engine oil selection
“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 GF-5 multigrade engine oil

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Recommended viscosity: SAE 5W-30SAE 5W-30 is the best choice for
good fuel economy and good
starting in cold weather.
If SAE 5W-30 is not available,
SAE 10W-30 oil may be used.
However, it should be replaced
with SAE 5W-30 at the next oil
change.
Oil viscosity (5W-30 is explained here as an example):
• The 5W in 5W-30 indicates the characteristic of the oil which allows coldstartability. Oils with a lower value before the W allow for easier starting of
the engine in cold weather.
• The 30 in 5W-30 indicates the viscos ity characteristic of the oil when the
oil is at high temperature. An oil with a higher viscosity (one with a higher
value) may be better suited if the vehicle is operated at high speeds, or
under extreme load conditions.
How to read oil container label:
The ILSAC (International Lubricant St andardization and Approval Com-
mittee) Certification Mark is added to some oil containers to help you
select the oil you should use.
Outside temperature

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Vehicle specifications
■Temperature A, B, C
The temperature grades are A (the hi ghest), B, and C, representing
the tire's resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate
heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor
laboratory test wheel.
Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate
and reduce tire life, and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire fail-
ure.
The grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger car
tires must meet under the Federal Mo tor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109.
Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory
test wheel than the minimum required by law.
Warning: The temperature grades for this tire are established for a tire that
is properly inflated and not overloaded.
Excessive speed, underinflation, or excess ive loading, either separately or in
combination, can cause heat build up and possible tire failure.
Glossary of tire terminology
Tire related termMeaning
Accessory weight
The combined weight (in excess of those standard
items which may be replaced) of automatic transmis-
sion, power steering, power brakes, power windows,
power seats, radio and heater, to the extent that these
items are available as factory-installed equipment
(whether installed or not)
Cold tire inflation pres-
sureTire pressure when the vehicle has been parked for
three hours or more, or has not been driven more
than 1 mile or 1.5 km under that condition
Curb weight
The weight of a motor vehicle with standard equip-
ment, including the maximum capacity of fuel, oil and
coolant, and if so equipped, air conditioning and
additional weight optional engine

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Alphabetical index
Emergency flashersSwitch ...................................................... 454
Engine Compartment .......................................391
Engine switch........................................ 140
Hood....................................................... 388
How to start the engine................... 140
Identification number.......................... 511
If the engine will not start ............... 492
Ignition switch....................................... 140
Overheating.........................................504
Engine compartment cover .............393
Engine coolant Capacity ................................................... 517
Checking ...............................................398
Preparing and checking before winter ......................................201
Engine coolant temperature gauge....................................................... 153
Engine immobilizer system................... 91
Engine oil Capacity ...................................................514
Checking ...............................................395
Preparing and checking before winter ......................................201
EPS ................................................................191
Event data recorder ............................... 22 First-aid kit storage belt .....................350
Floor mat .................................................. 349
Fluid
Brake ....................................................... 400
Washer................................................... 405
Fog lights Switch .......................................................... 171
Wattage ................................................. 525
Footwell lights ..........................................319
Front fog lights Switch .......................................................... 171
Wattage ................................................. 525
Front passenger occupant classification system ............................ 110
Front passenger's seat belt
reminder light ..................................... 465F

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Noise from under vehicle...................... 19
Odometer................................................. 153
OilEngine oil ...............................................395
Opener Fuel filler door.........................................88
Hood....................................................... 388
Trunk ........................................................... 53
Outer foot lights Outer foot lights ...................................319
Wattage.................................................. 525
Outside rear view mirrors Adjusting and folding ......................... 78
Mirror position memory ................... 59
Outside temperature display............ 163
Overhead console ............................... 326
Overhead courtesy lights Overhead courtesy lights ...............319
Wattage.................................................. 525
Overheating, Engine.......................... 504 Parking assist sensors*........................ 185
Parking brake............................................ 151
Parking lights
Replacing light bulbs ........................444
Switch ........................................................ 167
Wattage ................................................. 525
Personal lights Switch ........................................................ 321
Power outlet ........................................... 338
Power windows ..........................................81
Radiator ....................................................400
Radio* ....................................................... 223
RDS* .......................................................... 225
Rear sunshade ....................................... 344
Rear turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ........................444
Wattage ................................................. 525
Rear view mirror Compass ............................................... 359
Rear window defogger* ..................... 218
Replacing Electronic key battery ......................426
Fuses ........................................................ 428
Light bulbs .............................................444
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners..........................................550
Reset the maintenance data ............380N
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