2013 LEXUS IS250C brake fluid

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When trouble arises
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5-1. Essential information
If you think something is wrong
If you notice any of the following symptoms, your vehicle probably needs
adjustment or repair. Contact your Lexus dealer as soon as possible.
■Visible symptoms
●Fluid leaks under the vehicle
(Water dripping from the air conditioning after use is normal.)
● Flat-looking tires or uneven tire wear
● Engine coolant temper ature gauge needle continually points
higher than normal
■ Audible symptoms
●Changes in exhaust sound
● Excessive tire squeal when cornering
● Strange noises related to the suspension system
● Pinging or other noises related to the engine
■ Operational symptoms
●Engine missing, stumbling or running rough
● Appreciable loss of power
● Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when braking
● Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when driving on a level road
● Loss of brake effectiveness, sp ongy feeling, pedal almost touches
the floor

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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer sounds...
Stop the vehicle immediately. Continuing to drive the vehicle may be dangerous.
The following warning indicates a possible problem in the brake system.
Immediately stop the vehi cle in a safe place and contact your Lexus
dealer.
*: Parking brake engaged warning buzzer
 P. 5 0 3
Stop the vehicle immediately.
The following warning indicates the po ssibility of damage to the vehicle
that may lead to an ac cident. Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place
and contact your Lexus dealer.
Warning lightWarning light/Details
(U.S.A.)
(Canada)
Brake system warning light (warning buzzer)*
•Low brake fluid
• Malfunction in the brake booster system
This light also comes on when the parking brake is not
released. If the light turns off after the parking brake is fully
released the system is operating normally.
Warning lightWarning light/Details
Charging system warning lightIndicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging system.
Calmly perform the following actions if any of the warning lights turn on or
flash. If a light turns on or flashes, bu t then turns off, this does not necessar-
ily indicate a malfunction in the system.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
The roof switch was
pressed while the lug-
gage cover was not in the
correct position.
( P. 8 6 )
Indicates that the parking
brake is still engaged.
flashes and a
buzzer sounds to indi-
cate that the parking
brake is still engaged
(with the vehicle having
reached a speed of 3
mph [5 km/h]).
Release the parking
brake.
Indicates that the washer
fluid level is low.Add washer fluid.
Indicates that engine oil
level is low.Check the level of engine
oil, and add if necessary.
MessageDetailsCorrection procedure

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6-1. Specifications
Brakes
*1: Minimum pedal clearance when depressed with a force of 110 lbf (490 N, 50kgf) while the engine is running.
*2: Parking brake pedal travel when depressed with a force of 67.4 lbf (300 N,30.6 kgf).
Pe d a l c l e a r a n c e *1
IS 350C
IS 250C4.13 in. (105 mm) Min.
4.3 in. (108 mm) Min.
Pedal free play0.04  0.08 in. (1.0  2.0 mm)
Brake pad wear limit0.04 in. (1.0 mm)
Parking brake lining wear limit0.04 in. (1.0 mm)
Parking brake pedal travel *27  9 clicks
Fluid typeSAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3

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Alphabetical index
Back-up lightsWattage .................................................568
Battery Checking ................................................427
If the vehicle has a discharged battery.................................................. 532
Preparing and checking before winter .................................... 233
Bluetooth
® audio* .............................. 303
Bluetooth® phone*..............................322
Brake Fluid .......................................................... 425
Parking brake ........................................159
Brake assist ............................................... 214
Care Exterior ................................................... 396
Interior.......................................................401
Seat belts ............................................... 402
Cargo capacity ......................................229
Cargo hooks ...........................................374
CD changer* ..........................................264
CD player* ..............................................264
Chains ....................................................... 233 Child restraint system
Booster seats, definition ................... 122
Booster seats, installation ................129
Convertible seats, definition ........... 122
Convertible seats, installation ........129
Front passenger occupant classification system ......................... 117
Infant seats, definition ......................... 122
Infant seats, installation ......................129
Installing CRS with LATCH anchors .................................................. 127
Installing CRS with seat belts .........129
Installing CRS with top straps........132
Child safety Airbag precautions .............................. 112
Battery precautions ..............429, 534
Child restraint system ........................ 122
How your child should wear the seat belt .......................................... 73
Installing child restraints....................126
Power window lock switch ..............83
Power window precautions ........... 85
Removed electronic key battery precautions....................................... 450
Seat belt guide.......................................... 71
Seat belt extender precautions...... 75
Seat belt precautions .......................... 74
Seat heater precautions.................. 372
Trunk precautions................................. 53
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*: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
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Alphabetical index
Floor mat .................................................. 373
FluidBrake........................................................ 425
Washer ...................................................430
Fog lights Switch ....................................................... 180
Wattage................................................. 568
Foot well lights .......................................353
Front fog lights Switch ....................................................... 180
Wattage................................................. 568
Front passenger occupant classification system ............................ 117
Front passenger's seat belt
reminder light......................................493
Front seats Adjustment............................................... 55
Driving position memory.................... 61
Seat position memory ........................ 65
Front turn signal lights Switch ....................................................... 158
Wattage................................................. 568 Fuel
Capacity ................................................ 555
Fuel gauge ................................................ 161
Fuel pump shut off system ............ 490
Information ........................................... 569
Refueling ................................................... 95
Fuel door ..................................................... 95
Fuel filler door ........................................... 95
Fuel pump shut off system................. 490
Fuses ............................................................451
Garage door opener ...........................377
Gauges ........................................................ 161
Glove box ................................................ 356
Glove box light ...................................... 356
Hands-free system for mobile phone* ............................. 322
Hazard lights Switch ...................................................... 482
Head restraints Adjusting .................................................. 67
Headlight aim ......................................... 467
Headlight cleaner.................................. 189F
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Alphabetical index
Warning buzzersBrake system ......................................... 491
Open door .......................................... 493
Seat belt reminder ............................ 493
Warning lights Anti-lock brake system .................. 492
Brake assist system .......................... 492
Brake system ......................................... 491
Charging system ................................. 491
Electric power steering systemwarning light ..................................... 492
Low fuel level....................................... 493
Malfunction indicator lamp .......... 492
Master warning light ........................ 493
Open door ........................................... 493
Pre-collision system ......................... 492
Pretensioners ...................................... 492
Seat belt reminder light .................. 493
SRS airbags .......................................... 492
Tire pressure warning light........................................................ 493
Warning messages Dynamic radar cruise control ........................ 501, 503
Engine oil level ....................................503
Engine oil maintenance..................503
Engine oil pressure.......................... 500
Hood .......................................................503
Intuitive parking assist .......... 501, 503
Open door ...........................................503
Parking brake ......................................503
Pre-collision system .............. 501, 503
Retractable hardtop .............. 501, 503 Smart access system with
push-button start ............................. 510
Steering lock.......................................... 501
Trunk ....................................................... 503
Washer fluid ........................................ 503
Washer Checking .............................................. 430
Preparing and checking before winter .................................... 233
Switch........................................................ 182
Washing and waxing ...........................396
Weight Cargo capacity ................................... 229
Load limits ............................................. 232
Weight.....................................................552
Wheels ...................................................... 445
Window glasses ...................................... 82
Window lock switch ...............................83
Windows Power windows ..................................... 82
Rear window defogger.................... 251
Washer .................................................... 182
Windshield wiper de-icer.................. 252
Windshield wipers................................. 182
Wireless remote control key Replacing the battery.......................449
WMA disc* ...............................................271W
*: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.