2014 Lexus IS F checking oil

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Engine oilWith the engine at operating temperature and turned off, check the oil
level on the dipstick.
■ Checking the engine oil
Park the vehicle on level ground. After warming up the engine
and turning it off, wait more than five minutes for the oil to drain
back into the bottom of the engine.
Hold a rag under the end and pull
the dipstick out.
Wipe the dipstick clean.
Reinsert the dipstick fully.
Holding a rag under the end, pull the dipstick out and check the
oil level.
Wipe the dipstick and reinsert it fully. Low
Full
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
STEP4
STEP5
STEP6

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Maintenance and care
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Adding engine oil
If the oil level is below or near the
low level mark, add engine oil of
the same type as already in the
engine.
Make sure to check the oil type and prepare the items needed before
adding oil.
Remove the oil filler cap by turning it counterclockwise.
Add engine oil slowly, checking the dipstick.
Install the oil filler cap by turning it clockwise.
Engine oil selection→ P. 5 2 2
Oil quantity
(Low → Full)1.6 qt. (1.5 L, 1.3 Imp. qt.)
ItemsClean funnel
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3

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Alphabetical index
IS F_U
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................................... 154
Engine immobilizer system ................. 88
Engine oil Capacity................................................. 522
Checking ............................................... 406
Preparing and checking before winter ...................................... 218
EPS............................................................... 201
Event data recorder................................ 22
First-aid kit storage belt......................362
Floor mat.................................................... 361
Fluid Brake ...........................................................411
Washer ..................................................... 416
Fog lights Switch ........................................................ 170
Footwell lights........................................ 334
Front fog lights Switch ........................................................ 170
Front passenger occupant
classification system ......................... 108
Front passenger's seat belt
reminder light ...................................... 472
Front seats
Adjustment .............................................. 55
Driving position memory ................. 56
Seat position memory ........................ 60
Front turn signal lights
Switch ..........................................................151
Wattage ................................................. 528 Fuel
Capacity .................................................. 521
Fuel gauge.............................................. 154
Fuel pump shut off system............ 468
Gas station information ................. 584
Information ............................................529
Refueling................................................... 85
Fuel door .....................................................85
Fuel filler door ...........................................85
Fuel pump shut off system.................468
Fuses ..........................................................438
Garage door opener ..........................365
Gas station information......................584
Gauges ...................................................... 154
Glove box ................................................339
Glove box light ......................................339
Hands-free system for mobile phone* ...................................................303
Hazard lights Switch...................................................... 460
Head restraints Adjusting .................................................. 62
Headlight aim ......................................... 452
Headlight cleaner ...................................176
Headlights Discharge headlight
precautions....................................... 458
Replacing light bulbs ........................454
Switch........................................................ 166
Wattage ................................................. 528
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*: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.

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Warning lightsAnti-lock brake system .................. 470
Brake assist system .......................... 470
Brake system ....................................... 469
Charging system ............................... 470
Electric power steering system
warning light ..................................... 470
Low fuel level........................................472
Malfunction indicator lamp .......... 470
Master warning light .........................472
Open door ............................................472
Pre-collision system ......................... 470
Pretensioners ...................................... 470
Seat belt reminder light ...................472
SRS airbags .......................................... 470
Tire pressure warning
light.........................................................472 Warning messages
Automatic transmission
fluid ....................................................... 483
Dynamic radar
cruise control.........................481, 483
Engine oil level ................................... 483
Engine oil maintenance ................. 483
Engine oil pressure .......................... 480
Engine oil temperature .................. 480
Headlight................................................. 481
Hood ....................................................... 483
Intuitive parking assist ...........481, 483
Moon roof ............................................ 483
Open door ........................................... 483
Parking brake ..................................... 483
Pre-collision system...............481, 483
Smart access system with push-button start ........................... 489
Steering lock.......................................... 481
Trunk ....................................................... 483
Washer fluid ........................................ 483
Washer
Checking ................................................ 416
Preparing and checking before winter ..................................... 218
Switch.........................................................172
Washing and waxing ...........................384
*: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.