2014 Lexus IS250 oil type

15Pictorial index
IS350/250_U (OM53758U)
Windshield wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 182
Precautions against winter season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 254
To prevent freezing (windshield wiper de-icer)
* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 350
Precautions against car wash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 385
Fuel filler door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 1 8 8
Refueling method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P . 188
Fuel type/fuel tank capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 502
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 411
Tire size/inflation pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 507
Winter tires/tire chain. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 254
Checking/rotation/tire pressure warning system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 411
Coping with flat tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 475
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 399
Opening. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 399
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 502
Coping with overheat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 494
Warning messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 46 3
Headlights/parking lights/daytime running lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 173
Fog lights
* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 181
Turn signal lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P . 170
Tail lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 173
Stop lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 146
License plate lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 17 3
Back-up lights
Shifting the shift lever to R . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 16 4
Side marker lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 173
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5
6
7
Light bulbs of the exterior lights for driving(Replacing method: P. 432, Watts: P. 509)
*: If equipped
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9
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2925-5. Playing an audio CD and MP3/WMA/AAC discs
IS350/250_U (OM53758U)
NOTICE
■Discs and adapters that cannot be used
Do not use the following types of discs.
Also, do not use 3 in. (8 cm) disc ad apters, Dual Discs or printable discs.
Doing so may damage the player and/or disc insert/eject function.
●Discs that have a diameter that is not 4.7 in. (12 cm).
●Low-quality or deformed discs.
●Discs with a transparent or translucent recording area.
●Discs that have tape, stickers or CD-R labels attached to them, or that have had the
label peeled off.
■Player precautions
Failure to follow the precautions below may result in damage to the discs or the player
itself.
●Do not insert anything other th an discs into the disc slot.
●Do not apply oil to the player.
●Store discs away from direct sunlight.
●Never try to disassemble any part of the player.

4027-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
IS350/250_U (OM53758U)
With the engine at operating temperatur e 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 5 minutes for the oil to drain back into the bottom of
the engine.
Holding a rag under the end, 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.
Low
Normal
Excessive
The shape of the dipstick may dif-
fer depending on the type of vehi-
cle or engine.
Wipe the dipstick and reinsert it fully.
Engine oil
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3
4
5
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2
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4037-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
IS350/250_U (OM53758U)
■Adding engine oil
If the oil level is below or near the
low level mark, add engine oil of the
same type as that 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 consumption
A certain amount of engine oil will be consum ed while driving. In the following situations,
oil consumption may increase, and engine o il may need to be refilled in between oil
maintenance intervals.
●When the engine is new, for example directly after purchasing the vehicle or after
replacing the engine
●If low quality oil or oil of an inappropriate viscosity is used
●When driving at high engine speeds or with a heavy load, or when driving while accel-
erating or decelerating frequently
●When leaving the engi ne idling for a long time, or when driving frequently through
heavy traffic
Engine oil selection P. 5 0 3
Oil quantity (Low  Full) 1.6 qt. (1.5 L, 1.3 Imp. qt.)
Items Clean funnel
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5029-1. Specifications
IS350/250_U (OM53758U)
■Oil capacity (Drain and refill [Reference*])
*: The engine oil capacity is a reference quantity to be used when changing the engine oil. Warm up and turn off the engine, wait more than 5 minutes, and check the oil level
on the dipstick.
Engine
IS250IS350
Model2.5 L 6-cylinder (4GR-FSE)
engine3.5 L 6-cylinder (2GR-FSE)
engine
Ty p e6-cylinder V type, 4-cycle, gasoline
Bore and stroke3.27  3.03 in.
(83.0  77.0 mm)3.70  3.27 in.
(94.0  83.0 mm)
Displacement152.5 cu. in. (2500 cm3)210.9 cu. in. (3456 cm3)
Valve clearance
(engine cold)Automatic adjustment
Drive belt tensionAutomatic adjustment
Fuel
Fuel typeUnleaded gasoline only
Octane Rating91 (Research Octane Number 96) or higher
Fuel tank capacity
(Reference)17.5 gal. (66.3 L, 14.6 Imp. gal.)
Lubrication system
2WDAW D
With filter6.6 qt. (6.2 L, 5.5 Imp. qt.)6.8 qt. (6.4 L, 5.6 Imp. qt.)
Without filter6.2 qt. (5.9 L, 5.2 Imp. qt.)6.3 qt. (6.0 L, 5.3 Imp. qt.)

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 0F (-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

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IS350/250_U (OM53758U)GAS STATION INFORMATION
Auxiliary catch leverTrunk openerFuel filler door
P. 399 P. 109 P. 190
Hood lock release leverTire inflation pressure
P. 3 9 9
P. 5 0 7
Fuel tank capacity
(Reference) 17.5 gal. (66.3 L, 14.6 Imp. gal.)
Fuel type
Unleaded gasoline only P. 188, 502
Cold tire inflation
pressure P. 5 0 7
Engine oil capacity
(Drain and refill —
reference)qt. (L, Imp. qt.)
2WD AWD
With filter 6.6 (6.2, 5.5) 6.8 (6.4, 5.6)
Without filter 6.2 (5.9, 5.2) 6.3 (6.0, 5.3)
Engine oil type “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent
Oil grade: ILSAC GF-5 multigrade engine oil
Recommended viscosity: SAE 0W-20
P. 5 0 2