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5049-1. Specifications
IS350/250_U (OM53758U)
■Spark plug
Cooling system
IS250IS350
Capacity 11.1 qt. (10.5 L, 9.2 Imp. qt.) 9.8 qt. (9.3 L, 8.2 Imp. qt.)
Coolant type
Use either of the following:
• “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant”
• Similar high-quality ethylene glycol-based non-silicate,
non-amine, non-nitrite, and non-borate coolant with long-
life hybrid organic acid technology
Do not use plain water alone.
Ignition system
Make DENSO FK20HBR11
Gap0.043 in. (1.1 mm)
NOTICE
■Iridium-tipped spark plugs
Use only iridium-tipped spark plugs. Do not adjust the spark plug gap.
Electrical system
Battery
Open voltage at 68F
(20 C):12.6 12.8 V Fully charged
12.2
12.4 V Half charged
11.8
12.0 V Discharged
(Check the voltage 20 minutes after the engine and all
lights are turned off.)
Charging rates5 A max.
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5059-1. Specifications
9
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
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5069-1. Specifications
IS350/250_U (OM53758U)
*1: Minimum pedal clearance when depressed wi th a force of 112.4 lbf (500 N, 51.0 kgf)
while the engine is running.
*2: Parking brake pedal travel when depressed with a force of 67.4 lbf (300 N, 30.6 kgf)
Brakes
Pe d a l c l e a r a n c e*12WD4.2 in. (107 mm) Min.
AW D4.7 in. (118 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 10 clicks
Fluid typeSAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3
Steering
Free playLess than 1.2 in. (30 mm)
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5079-1. Specifications
9
Vehicle specifications
IS350/250_U (OM53758U)
Ty p e A
Ty p e B
Ty p e C
Tires and wheels
Ti r e s i z e205/55R16 91W, T125/70D17 98M (spare)
Tire inflation pressure
(Recommended cold tire
inflation pressure)
Front tire 36 psi (250 kPa, 2.5 kgf/cm2 or bar)
Rear tire 36 psi (250 kPa, 2.5 kgf/cm
2 or bar)
Spare tire 60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kgf/cm
2 or bar)
Wheel size16 7J, 17 4T (spare)
Wheel nut torque76 f t•lbf (103 N•m, 10.5 kgf•m)
Ti r e s i z e225/45R17 91W, T125/70D17 98M (spare)
Tire inflation pressure
(Recommended cold tire
inflation pressure)
Front tire
36 psi (250 kPa, 2.5 kgf/cm2 or bar)
Rear tire 36 psi (250 kPa, 2.5 kgf/cm
2 or bar)
Spare tire 60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kgf/cm
2 or bar)
Wheel size17 7 1 /2J, 17 4T (spare)
Wheel nut torque76 f t•lbf (103 N•m, 10.5 kgf•m)
Ti r e s i z e225/45R17 91V, T125/70D17 98M (spare)
Tire inflation pressure
(Recommended cold tire
inflation pressure)
Front tire
36 psi (250 kPa, 2.5 kgf/cm2 or bar)
Rear tire 36 psi (250 kPa, 2.5 kgf/cm
2 or bar)
Spare tire 60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kgf/cm
2 or bar)
Wheel size17 7 1 /2J, 17 4T (spare)
Wheel nut torque76 f t•lbf (103 N•m, 10.5 kgf•m)
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5089-1. Specifications
IS350/250_U (OM53758U)
Ty p e D
Ty p e E
Ti r e s i z e225/40R18 88Y, 255/35R18 90Y,
T125/70D17 98M (spare)
Tire inflation pressure
(Recommended cold tire
inflation pressure)
Front tire 36 psi (250 kPa, 2.5 kgf/cm2 or bar)
Rear tire
36 psi (250 kPa, 2.5 kgf/cm
2 or bar)
Spare tire 60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kgf/cm
2 or bar)
Wheel size18 8J (225/40R18), 18 8 1 /2J (255/35R18),
17 4T (spare)
Wheel nut torque76 f t•lbf (103 N•m, 10.5 kgf•m)
Ti r e s i z e225/40R18 88W, 255/35R18 90W,
T125/70D17 98M (spare)
Tire inflation pressure
(Recommended cold tire
inflation pressure)
Front tire
36 psi (250 kPa, 2.5 kgf/cm2 or bar)
Rear tire 36 psi (250 kPa, 2.5 kgf/cm
2 or bar)
Spare tire 60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kgf/cm
2 or bar)
Wheel size18 8J (225/40R18), 18 8 1 /2J (255/35R18),
17 4T (spare)
Wheel nut torque76 f t•lbf (103 N•m, 10.5 kgf•m)
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5099-1. Specifications
9
Vehicle specifications
IS350/250_U (OM53758U)
Light bulbs*1
Light bulbsBulb No.WTy p e
Exterior
Discharge headlights*235A
Fog lights*219B
Front turn signal lights7444NA28 /8C
Rear turn signal lights21C
Back-up lights92116D
Outer foot lights5D
Interior
Door courtesy lights1685D
Vanity lights8D
Interior light8D
Pe r s o n a l l i g h t s8D
Footwell lights1943.8D
Trunk light5D
A: D4S discharge bulbsB: H16 halogen bulbs
C: Wedge base bulbs (amber) D: Wedge base bulbs (clear)
*1: Light bulbs not listed in this table are LED bulbs.
*2: If equipped
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5109-1. Specifications
IS350/250_U (OM53758U)
■Fuel tank opening for unleaded gasoline
To help prevent incorrect fueling, your vehicle has a fuel tank opening that only accom-
modates the special nozzle on unleaded fuel pumps.
■Gasoline quality
In very few cases, driveability problems may be caused by the brand of gasoline you are
using. If driveability problems persist, try changing the brand of gasoline. If this does not
correct the problem, consult your Lexus dealer.
■Gasoline quality standards
●Automotive manufacturers in the U.S.A., Eu rope and Japan have developed a specifi-
cation for fuel quality called the World-Wi de Fuel Charter (WWFC), which is expected
to be applied worldwide.
●The WWFC consists of four cat egories that are based on required emission levels. In
the U.S., category 4 has been adopted.
●The WWFC improves air quality by lowering emissions in vehicle fleets, and improves
customer satisfaction through better performance.
Fuel information
You must only use unleaded gasoline in your vehicle.
IS250
Select premium unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 91 (Research
Octane Number 96) or higher required for optimum engine performance. If
91 octane cannot be obtained, you may use unleaded gasoline with an octane
rating as low as 87 (Research Octane Number 91). Use of unleaded gasoline
with an octane rating lower than 91 ma y result in engine knocking. Persistent
knocking can lead to engine damage and should be corrected by refueling
with higher octane unleaded gasoline.
IS350
Select premium unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 91 (Research
Octane Number 96) or higher required for optimum engine performance. If
91 octane cannot be obtained, you may use unleaded gasoline with an octane
rating as low as 87 (Research Octane Number 91). Use of unleaded gasoline
with an octane rating lower than 91 may result in engine knocking and signifi-
cantly reduced performance. Persistent knocking can lead to engine damage
and should be corrected by refueling with higher octane unleaded gasoline.
At minimum, the gasoline you use should meet the specifications of ASTM
D4814 in the U.S.A. and CGSB3.5-M93 in Canada.
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5119-1. Specifications
9
Vehicle specifications
IS350/250_U (OM53758U)
■Recommendation of the use of gasoline containing detergent additives
●Lexus recommends the use of gasoline that contains detergent additives to avoid the
build-up of engine deposits.
●All gasoline sold in the U.S.A. contains minimum detergent additives to clean and/or
keep clean intake systems, per EPA’s lowest additives concentration program.
●Lexus strongly recommends the use of Top Ti er Detergent Gasoline. For more informa-
tion on Top Tier Detergent Gasoline and a list of marketers, please go to the official
website www.toptiergas.com.
■Recommendation of the use of cleaner burning gasoline
Cleaner burning gasoline, including reformul ated gasoline that contains oxygenates
such as ethanol or MTBE (Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether) is available in many areas.
Lexus recommends the use of cleaner bu rning gasoline and appropriately blended
reformulated gasoline. These types of gaso line provide excellent vehicle performance,
reduce vehicle emissions and improve air quality.
■Non-recommendation of the use of blended gasoline
●If you use gasohol in your vehicle, be sure th at it has an octane rating no lower than 87.
●Lexus does not recommend the use of gasoline containing methanol.
■Non-recommendation of the use of gasoline containing MMT
Some gasoline contains an octane enhancin g additive called MMT (Methylcyclopenta-
dienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl).
Lexus does not recommend the use of gasolin e that contains MMT. If fuel containing
MMT is used, your emission control system may be adversely affected.
The malfunction indicator lamp on the instru ment cluster may come on. If this happens,
contact your Lexus dealer for service.
■If your engine knocks
●Consult your Lexus dealer.
●You may occasionally notice light knocking fo r a short time while accelerating or driv-
ing uphill. This is normal and there is no need for concern.
●Use only gasoline containing up to 15% etha-
nol.
DO NOT use any flex-fuel or gasoline that
could contain more than 15% ethanol, includ-
ing from any pump labeled E30, E50, E85
(which are only some examples of fuel con-
taining more than 15% ethanol).DO NOT use gasoline con-
taining more than 15% ethanol.
(30% ethanol)
(50% ethanol)
(85% ethanol)