2015 Lexus IS250 Owner's Manual

5209-1. Specifications
IS350/250_U (OM53C50U)
XTy p e D
XTy 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)

5219-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
IS350/250_U (OM53C50U)
Light bulbs*1
Light bulbsBulb No.WTy p e
Exterior
Discharge headlights*235A
Front turn signal lights7444NA28 /8B
Rear turn signal lights21B
Back-up lights92116C
Outer foot lights5C
Interior
Door courtesy lights1685C
Vanity lights8C
Interior light8C
Personal lights8C
Footwell lights1943.8C
Trunk light5C
A: D4S discharge bulbsB: Wedge base bulbs (amber)
C: Wedge base bulbs (clear)
*1: Light bulbs not listed in this table are LED bulbs.
*2: If equipped

5229-1. Specifications
IS350/250_U (OM53C50U)
■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 chan ging 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., Europe and Japan have developed a specifi-
cation for fuel quality called the World-Wide Fuel Charter (WWFC), which is expected
to be applied worldwide.
●The WWFC consists of four categories 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.
XIS250
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. Persistent
knocking can lead to engine damage and should be corrected by refueling
with higher octane unleaded gasoline.
XIS350
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..

5239-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
IS350/250_U (OM53C50U)
■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 Tier 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, in cluding reformulated gasoline that contains oxygenates
such as ethanol or MTBE (Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether) is available in many areas.
Lexus recommends the use of cleaner burning gasoline and appropriately blended
reformulated gasoline. These types of gasoline 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 that 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 enhanc ing additive called MMT (Methylcyclopenta-
dienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl).
Lexus does not recommend the use of gasoline that contains MMT. If fuel containing
MMT is used, your emission control system may be adversely affected.
The malfunction indicator lamp on the instrument 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 for 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)

5249-1. Specifications
IS350/250_U (OM53C50U)
NOTICE
■Notice on fuel quality
●Do not use improper fuels. If improper fuels are used, the engine will be damaged.
●Do not use leaded gasoline.
Leaded gasoline can cause damage to your vehicle’s three-way catalytic converters
causing the emission control system to malfunction.
●Do not use gasohol other than the type previously stated.
Other gasohol may cause fuel system da mage or vehicle performance problems.
●Using unleaded gasoline with an octane number or rating lower than the level previ-
ously stated will cause persistent heavy knocking.
At worst, this will lead to engine damage.
■Fuel-related poor driveability
If poor driveability is encountered after using a different type of fuel (poor hot starting,
vaporization, engine knocking, etc.), discontinue the use of that type of fuel.
■When refueling with gasohol
Take care not to spill gasohol. It can damage your vehicle’s paint.

5259-1. Specifications
9
Vehicle specifications
IS350/250_U (OM53C50U)
XFull-size tire
XCompact spare tire
Tire information
Ty p i c a l t i r e s y m b o l s

5269-1. Specifications
IS350/250_U (OM53C50U)
Ti r e s i z e (→ P. 5 2 8 )
TUBELESS or TUBE TYPE
A tubeless tire does not have a tube and air is directly put into the tire. A tube type tire
has a tube inside the tire and the tube maintains the air pressure.
Radial tires or bias-ply tires
A radial tire has “RADIAL” on the sidewall. A tire not marked “RADIAL” is a bias-ply
tire.
Summer tires or all season tires (→ P. 4 2 7 )
An all season tire has “M+S” on the sidewall. A tire not marked “M+S” is a summer
tire.
Maximum cold tire inflation pressure (→ P. 5 3 2 )
This means the pressure to which a tire may be inflated.
Load limit at maximum cold tire inflation pressure (→ P. 5 3 2 )
Tire ply composition and materials
Plies are layers of rubber-coated parallel cords. Cords are the strands which form the
plies in a tire.
Uniform tire quality grading
For details, see “Uniform Tire Quality Grading” that follows.
DOT and Tire Identification Number (TIN) (→ P. 5 2 7 )
Location of treadwear indicators (→ P. 4 2 3 )
“TEMPORARY USE ONLY”
A compact spare tire is identified by the phrase “TEMPORARY USE ONLY” molded
on its sidewall. This tire is designed for temporary emergency use only.
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5279-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
IS350/250_U (OM53C50U)
DOT symbol*
Tire Identification Number (TIN)
Tire manufacturer’s identification
mark
Ti r e s i z e c o d e
Manufacturer’s optional tire type
code (3 or 4 letters)
Manufacturing week
Manufacturing year
*: The DOT symbol certifies that the tire conforms to applicable Federal Motor VehicleSafety Standards.
Typical DOT and Tire Identification Number (TIN)
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