2015 Lexus IS200t checking oil

13Pictorial index
IS200t_EE(OM53D19E)
Windshield wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 219
Precautions against winter season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 309
To prevent freezing (windshield wiper de-icer)
*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 405
Precautions against car wash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 430
Fuel filler door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 2 2 7
Refueling method. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 227
Fuel type/fuel tank capacity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 566
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 451
Tire size/inflation pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 572
Winter tires/tire chain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 3 09
Checking/rotation/tire pressure warning system
*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 451
Coping with flat tires. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 522, 533
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 439
Opening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 439
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 567
Coping with overheat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 557
Warning messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 508
Headlights/front position lights/daytime ru nning lights . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 210
Front fog lights
*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 217
Turn signal lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 207
Tail lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 210
Stop lights
Emergency brake signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 286
License plate lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 21 0
Rear fog light
*3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 217
Back up light
*2
Shifting the shift lever to R . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 20 1
Rear fog light*2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 217
Back up light
*3
Shifting the shift lever to R . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 20 1
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Light bulbs of the exterior lights for driving
(Replacing method: P. 473, Watts: P. 573)
*1: If equipped
*2: Left-hand drive vehicles
*3: Right-hand drive vehicles
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4427-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
IS200t_EE(OM53D19E)
With the engine at operating temperature and turned off, check the oil level on
the dipstick.
■Checking the engine oilPark the vehicle on level ground. After warming up the engine and turning
off the engine, 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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4437-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
IS200t_EE(OM53D19E)
■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 consumed while driving. In the following situations,
oil consumption may increase, and engine oil 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, when towing, or when driving
while accelerating or decelerating frequently
●When leaving the engine idling for a long time, or when driving frequently through
heavy traffic
Engine oil selection →P. 5 6 7
Oil quantity (Low → Full) 1.5 L (1.6 qt., 1.3 Imp. qt.)
Items Clean funnel
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596Alphabetical index
IS200t_EE(OM53D19E)
E-mail ......................................................... 374
Eco drive mode .....................................283
Eco Driving Indicator ........................... 107
Eco Driving Indicator Light ............... 104
Elapsed time ............................................ 102
Electric Power Steering (EPS)........285Function ..................................................285
Warning light ........................................ 501
Electronic key............................................ 116
Battery-saving function.................... 135
If the electronic key does not operate properly ........................... 550
Replacing the battery.......................466
Emergency, in case of If a warning message is
displayed ........................................... 506
If the electronic key does not
operate properly ........................... 550
If the engine will not start ............... 547
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ...................................549
If the vehicle battery is discharged.........................................553
If the warning buzzer sounds ..... 500
If the warning light turns on ......... 500
If you have a flat tire ..............522, 533
If you think something is wrong.............................................. 498
If your vehicle becomes stuck...... 561
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency............491
If your vehicle needs to be towed............................................. 492
If your vehicle overheats ................557 Emergency brake signal.................... 286
Emergency flashers ............................. 490
Emergency tire puncture
repair kit ................................................ 533
Engine ....................................................... 566 ACCESSORY mode ....................... 197
Compartment ....................................... 441
Engine switch ........................................ 196
Hood ....................................................... 439
How to start the engine ................... 196
Identification number.......................565
If the engine will not start ............... 547
Ignition switch (engine switch) ..... 196
Overheating ........................................ 557
Engine coolant....................................... 445 Capacity................................................. 569
Checking ............................................... 445
Preparing and checking
before winter.................................... 309
Engine coolant temperature
gauge ........................................................ 95
Engine immobilizer system .................. 77
Engine oil ................................................. 442 Capacity................................................. 567
Checking ................................................442
Preparing and checking
before winter.................................... 309
Engine oil maintenance data ........... 444
Engine switch ...........................................196
EPS (Electric Power Steering) ....... 285
Function.................................................. 285
Warning light.........................................501
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IS200t_EE(OM53D19E)
IdentificationEngine..................................................... 565
Vehicle ................................................... 565
Ignition switch (engine switch) ......... 196
Illuminated entry system ..................... 412
Indicators..................................................... 92
Initialization Engine oil maintenance data ....... 444
Moon roof ...............................................175
Multi-information display ................ 104
Power windows....................................170
Tire pressure warning system ..................................................453
Inside door handle lights ....................... 411
Inside rear view mirror ........................ 163
Instrument panel light control ............98
Intercooler ............................................... 446
Intercooler coolant .............................. 445 Capacity ................................................ 569
Checking ...............................................445
Preparing and checking
before winter ................................... 309
Interior lights ............................................ 412
Wattage.................................................. 573
Intrusion sensor and tilt sensor ..........86
ISOFIX rigid anchors............................. 67
Jack
Positioning the jack...........................440
Vehicle-equipped jack .......523, 534
Jack handle .................................. 523, 534
Jam protection function Moon roof ............................................... 174
Power window ......................................170 Keyless entry
Smart entry & start system.......................................... 122, 129
Wireless remote control ....... 122, 129
Keys............................................................... 116
Battery-Saving Function .................. 135
Electronic key..........................................116
Engine switch ........................................ 196
If the electronic key does not operate properly ............................550
Key number plate..................................116
Keyless entry................................ 122, 129
Mechanical key ...................................... 117
Replacing the battery ...................... 466
Warning buzzer................................... 123
Wireless remote control ...................116
Knee airbags ............................................... 41
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