2013 LEXUS IS350C hood release

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Pictorial indexInstrument panel
Headlight switch Turn signal lever Fog light switch P. 176
P. 158
P. 180
Shift paddle switches P. 155
Gauges and meters P. 161
Multi-information display P. 171
Windshield wiper and washer switch P. 182
Engine (ignition) switch P. 147
Trunk opener main switch P. 51
Tilt and telescopic steering control switch P. 76
Audio remote control switches *1P. 300
Horn P. 160Glove box P. 356
Parking brake pedal P. 159
Hood lock release lever P. 413
Inside door lock buttons P. 47

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
Hood
CAUTION
■Pre-driving check
Check that the hood is fully closed and locked.
If the hood is not locked properly it may open while the vehicle is in motion and
cause an accident, which may result in death or serious injury.
Release the lock from the inside of the vehicle to open the hood.
Pull the hood release lever.
The hood will pop up slightly.
Lift the auxiliary catch lever and
lift the hood.
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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
■Overheating
If you observe the following, your vehicle may be overheating.
●The engine coolant temperature gauge enters the red zone or a loss of power is
experienced.
●Steam is coming from under the hood.
CAUTION
■To prevent an accident or injury when in specting under the hood of your vehicle
●If steam is seen coming from under the hood, do not open the hood until the
steam has subsided. The engine compartm ent may be very hot, causing serious
injury such as burns.
●Keep hands and clothing away from the fan and other belts while the engine is
running.
●Do not loosen the radiator cap while the engine and radiator are hot.
Serious injury, such as burns, may resu lt from hot coolant and steam released
under pressure.
Add engine coolant if required.
Water can be used in an emer-
gency measure if engine coolant
is unavailable. ( P. 5 5 9 )
Have the vehicle checked at your nearest Lexus dealer as soon as pos-
sible.
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GAS STATION INFORMATION
Auxiliary catch leverP. 4 1 3Trunk openerP. 5 1Fuel filler door P. 9 5
Hood lock release lever P. 4 1 3Fuel filler door openerP. 9 5Tire inflation pressureP. 5 6 3
Fuel tank capacity
(Reference)17.2 gal. (65 L, 14.3 Imp. gal.)
Fuel typeUnleaded gasoline only P. 96, 555
Cold tire inflation
pressureP. 563
Engine oil capacity
(Drain and refill 
reference)qt. (L, Imp. qt.)
Without filter 6.2 (5.9, 5.2)
With filter 6.7 (6.3, 5.5)
Engine oil typeP. 5 5 6