5059-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
IS350/250_U (OM53758U)
*: The fluid capacity is a reference quantity.If replacement is necessary, contact your Lexus dealer.
Your Lexus vehicle is filled with “Toyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil” at the factory.
Use Lexus approved “Toyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil” or an equivalent of match-
ing quality to satisfy the above specification. Please contact your Lexus dealer for further
details.
Automatic transmission
IS250IS350
Fluid capacity*2WD7.9 qt. (7.5 L, 6.6 Imp. qt.)10.0 qt. (9.5 L, 8.4 Imp. qt.)
AW D9.9 qt. (9.4 L, 8.3 Imp. qt.)10.6 qt. (10.0 L, 8.8 Imp. qt.)
Fluid typeTo y o t a G e n u i n e AT F W S
NOTICE
■Automatic transmission fluid type
Using transmission fluid other than “Toyota Genuine ATF WS” may cause deterioration
in shift quality, locking up of your transm ission accompanied by vibration, and ulti-
mately damage the transmission of your vehicle.
Front differential (AWD models)
Oil capacity 0.74 qt. (0.70 L, 0.61 Imp. qt.)
Oil type and viscosity
Hypoid gear oil API GL-5
Above 0F (-18 C): SAE90
Below 0 F (-18 C): SAE80W or SAE80W-90
Rear differential
Oil capacityIS2501.20 qt. (1.15 L, 1.01 Imp. qt.)
IS3501.42 qt. (1.35 L, 1.19 Imp. qt.)
Oil type and viscosityToyota Genuine Differential gear oil LT
75W-85 GL-5 or equivalent
5209-1. Specifications
IS350/250_U (OM53758U)
Glossary of tire terminology
Tire related termMeaning
Cold tire inflation pressure
Tire 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 un der that condition
Maximum inflation pres-
sureThe maximum cold inflated pressure to which a tire may
be inflated, shown on the sidewall of the tire
Recommended inflation
pressureCold tire inflation pressure recommended by a manu-
facturer
Accessory weight
The combined weight (in excess of those standard items
which may be replaced) of automatic transmission,
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)
Curb weight
The weight of a motor vehicle with standard equipment,
including the maximum capacity of fuel, oil and coolant,
and if so equipped, air co nditioning and additional
weight optional engine
Maximum loaded vehicle
weight
The sum of:
(a) Curb weight
(b) Accessory weight
(c) Vehicle capacity weight
(d) Production options weight
Normal occupant weight150 lb. (68 kg) times the numb er of occupants specified
in the second column of Table 1* that follows
Occupant distributionDistribution of occupants in a vehicle as specified in the
third column of Table 1
* below
Production options weight
The combined weight of installed regular production
options weighing over 5 lb. (2.3 kg) in excess of the
standard items which they replace, not previously con-
sidered in curb weight or accessory weight, including
heavy duty brakes, ride levelers, roof rack, heavy duty
battery, and special trim
RimA metal support for a tire or a tire and tube assembly
upon which the tire beads are seated
553Alphabetical index
IS350/250_U (OM53758U)
Alarm .............................................................. 71
Anchor brackets ...................................... 58
Antennas (smart access system with push-button start) ....................... 114
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)....... 234 Function .................................................. 234
Warning light ...................................... 455
Approach warning (dynamic radar cruise control) ......................... 201
Armrest .................................................... 367
Assist grip ................................................ 369
Audio input.............................................. 266
Audio system.......................................... 260 Audio input............................................266
AUX port/USB port........................266
Bluetooth
® audio.............................. 309
CD player ..............................................287
iPod ...........................................................293
MP3/WMA/AAC disc .................287
Optimal use .......................................... 274
Portable music player ..................... 300
Radio ......................................................... 281
Steering wheel audio switch ........265
USB memory .......................................296 Automatic headlight leveling
system ...................................................... 174 Warning light ....................................... 456
Automatic High Beam ......................... 176
Automatic light control system ...................................................... 173
Automatic transmission....................... 164 If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ............ 487
M mode .................................................... 167
Paddle shift switches..........................166
AUX port .................................................266
Average fuel economy ..........................87
Average vehicle speed..........................87
558Alphabetical index
IS350/250_U (OM53758U)
Emergency flashers ............................. 446
Engine ....................................................... 502Accessory mode................................. 160
Compartment....................................... 401
Engine switch ........................................ 159
Hood ....................................................... 399
How to start the engine ................... 159
Identification number ........................ 501
If the engine will not start............... 485
Ignition switch (engine switch)..... 159
Overheating .........................................494
Engine coolant....................................... 405 Capacity ................................................ 504
Checking............................................... 405
Preparing and checking before winter ....................................254
Engine coolant temperature gauge ..........................................................81
Engine immobilizer system ................. 69
Engine oil ................................................. 402 Capacity ................................................ 502
Checking................................................402
Preparing and checking before winter ....................................254
Engine switch .......................................... 159
Enhanced VSC ..................................... 234
EPS (Electronic Power Steering) ........ 235 Function ..................................................235
Warning light ...................................... 455
Event data recorder (EDR) ...................10 First-aid kit storage belt......................362
Flat tire .......................................................475
Floor mats....................................................26
Fluid
Automatic transmission ................. 505
Brake....................................................... 506
Washer .....................................................410
Fog lights..................................................... 181 Replacing light bulbs ....................... 434
Switch ......................................................... 181
Wattage ................................................ 509
Footwell light .......................................... 356 Wattage ................................................ 509
Front passenger occupant classification system ............................ 47
Front personal lights ............................357 Wattage ................................................ 509
Front seats ................................................. 120 Adjustment..............................................120
Cleaning................................................. 387
Correct driving posture .................... 28
Driving position memory................. 123
Head restraints ..................................... 127
Power easy access system ............. 124
Seat heaters ..........................................355
Seat position memory ....................... 123
Seat ventilators....................................355F
566Alphabetical index
IS350/250_U (OM53758U)
Shift lever ...................................................164Automatic transmission ................... 164
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ............487
Shift lock system.................................... 487
Shift position and gear position ...........81
Side airbags ............................................... 37
Side marker lights................................... 173 Light switch .............................................173
Replacing light bulbs ........................ 442
Side mirrors ..............................................134 Adjusting and folding........................ 134
Blind Spot Monitor............................246
Linked mirror function when reversing ................................. 135
Mirror position memory ...................123
Side turn signal lights ............................170 Replacing light bulbs ........................ 442
Turn signal lever .................................. 170
Slip indicator........................................... 456
Smart access system with push-button start ........................ 114 Antenna location ................................... 114
Entry functions ........................... 103, 109
Starting the engine ............................. 159 SMS (Short message service) .......... 319
Snow mode............................................... 165
Snow tires ................................................ 256
Spare tire ..................................................475
Inflation pressure................................ 507
Storage location ................................. 476
Spark plug ............................................... 504
Specifications......................................... 500
Speedometer .............................................. 81
Speed indicator........................................ 88
Steering lock ............................................. 161 Column lock release .......................... 161
Steering wheel ........................................130 Adjustment............................................. 130
Audio switches ................................... 265
Heated steering wheel ................... 354
Power easy access system ............. 124
Steering wheel position memory .............................. 123
Stop lights Replacing light bulbs ....................... 442
Storage feature ..................................... 358
Stuck If the vehicle becomes stuck........ 497
Sun visors................................................. 365
569Alphabetical index
IS350/250_U (OM53758U)
Tools........................................................... 476
Top tether strap........................................ 65
Total load capacity .................................156
TowingDinghy towing ...................................... 158
Emergency towing........................... 448
Towing eyelet.......................................449
Trailer towing ........................................ 157
TRAC (Traction Control) ................. 234
Transmission.............................................164 Automatic transmission ................... 164
Driving mode select switch ............231
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ...................................487
M mode ....................................................167
Paddle shift switches ......................... 166
Trip meters ...................................................81 Trunk ...........................................................109
Internal trunk release lever ................ 111
Luggage security system.................. 110
Smart access system with push-button start................... 109
Trunk features...................................... 362
Trunk handle ........................................... 110
Trunk light................................................... 111
Trunk opener main switch ............... 110
Trunk opener switch ......................... 109
Wireless remote control................. 109
Trunk light..................................................... 111 Wattage ................................................ 509
Turn signal lights ..................................... 170 Replacing light bulbs ................ 436, 438, 439, 442
Turn signal lever ...................................170
Wattage ................................................ 509
*: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.