2014 Lexus IS250C check oil

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6-1. Specifications
IS250C/350C_U
Lubrication system
*: The engine oil capacity is a reference quantity to be used when exchanging.
Warm up and turn off the engine, wait more than 5 minutes, and check the oil
level on the dipstick.
■ Engine oil selection
IS250C
“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” is used in your Lexus vehicle. Use Lexus
approved “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent to satisfy the follow-
ing grade and viscosity.
Oil grade: ILSAC GF-5 multigrade engine oil
Recommended viscosity: SAE 0W-20
SAE 0W-20 is the best choice for
good fuel economy and good
starting in cold weather.
If SAE 0W-20 is not available,
SAE 5W-20 oil may be used.
However, it must be replaced with
SAE 0W-20 at the next oil
change.
Oil capacity
(Drain and refill 
reference*)
without filter
with filter
6.2 qt. (5.9 L, 5.2 Imp. qt.)
6.7 qt. (6.3 L, 5.5 Imp. qt.)
Outside temperature

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Alphabetical index
IS250C/350C_U
Electric power steering ....................... 214
Electronic keyIf the electronic key does not operate properly ............................ 528
Emergency, in case of If a warning message is
displayed ........................................... 500
If the electronic key does not
operate properly ............................ 528
If the engine will not start ............... 524
If the retractable hardtop does not close .................................540
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ................................... 526
If the vehicle has a discharged battery.................................................. 532
If the warning buzzer sounds........ 491
If the warning light turns on ............ 491
If you have a flat tire ..........................513
If you lose your keys .........................527
If you think something is wrong................................................... 489
If your vehicle becomes stuck .... 539
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency .........550
If your vehicle needs to be
towed ................................................... 483
If your vehicle overheats................ 536
Emergency flashers Switch ...................................................... 482 Engine
Compartment....................................... 416
Engine switch ......................................... 147
Hood ......................................................... 413
How to start the engine ....................147
Identification number ...................... 553
If the engine will not start................524
Ignition switch ........................................ 147
Overheating ........................................ 536
Engine compartment cover .............. 418
Engine coolant Capacity ................................................ 559
Checking ............................................... 423
Preparing and checking
before winter ....................................233
Engine coolant temperature
gauge......................................................... 161
Engine immobilizer system..................98
Engine oil Capacity ................................................ 556
Checking ...............................................420
Preparing and checking
before winter ....................................233
EPS .............................................................. 214
Event data recorder ............................... 22E
*: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.

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Alphabetical index
IS250C/350C_U
Warning buzzersBrake system ......................................... 491
Open door .......................................... 493
Seat belt reminder ............................ 493
Warning lights Anti-lock brake system .................. 492
Brake assist system .......................... 492
Brake system ......................................... 491
Charging system ................................. 491
Electric power steering system
warning light ..................................... 492
Low fuel level....................................... 493
Malfunction indicator lamp .......... 492
Master warning light ........................ 493
Open door ........................................... 493
Pre-collision system ......................... 492
Pretensioners ...................................... 492
Seat belt reminder light .................. 493
SRS airbags .......................................... 492
Tire pressure warning
light........................................................ 493
Warning messages
Dynamic radar cruise control ........................501, 503
Engine oil level ....................................503
Engine oil maintenance..................503
Engine oil pressure.......................... 500
Hood .......................................................503
Intuitive parking assist ..........501, 503
Open door ...........................................503
Parking brake ......................................503
Pre-collision system ..............501, 503
Retractable hardtop ..............501, 503 Smart access system with
push-button start ............................. 510
Steering lock.......................................... 501
Trunk ....................................................... 503
Washer fluid ........................................ 503
Washer
Checking .............................................. 430
Preparing and checking before winter ....................................233
Switch........................................................ 182
Washing and waxing ........................... 396
Weight Cargo capacity ................................... 229
Load limits ............................................. 232
Weight.....................................................552
Wheels ...................................................... 445
Window glasses ...................................... 82
Window lock switch ...............................83
Windows Power windows ..................................... 82
Rear window defogger.................... 251
Washer .................................................... 182
Windshield wiper de-icer.................. 252
Windshield wipers................................. 182
Wireless remote control key Replacing the battery.......................449
WMA disc* ...............................................271W
*: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.