2016 LEXUS IS250 Owners Manual

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Hood
CAUTION
nPre-driving check
Check that the hood is fully closed and locked.
If the hood is not locked properly it may open while the vehicle is in motion and
cause an accident, which may result in death or serious injury.
Release the lock from the inside of the vehicle to open the hood.
Pull the hood release lever.
The hood will pop up slightly.
Lift the auxiliary catch lever and
lift the hood.
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Positioning a floor jack
When raising your vehicle with a floor jack, position the jack correctly.
Improper placement may damage your vehicle or cause injury.
nFront
2WD
AW D
nRear

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CAUTION
nWhen raising your vehicle
Make sure to observe the following to reduce the possibility of death or serious
injury.
lDo not use the jack that was supplied with your vehicle.
lDo not put any part of your body or get underneath the vehicle supported only by
the floor jack.
Always use automotive jack stands on a solid, level, surface.
lDo not start the engine while the vehicle is supported by the floor jack.
lStop the vehicle on level firm ground, firmly set the parking brake and put the shift
lever in P (automatic) or R (manual).
lMake sure to set the floor jack properly at the jack point.
Raising the vehicle with an improperly positioned floor jack will damage the vehi-
cle and may cause the vehicle to fall off the floor jack.
lDo not raise the vehicle while someone is in the vehicle.
lWhen raising the vehicle, do not place any objects on top of or underneath the
floor jack.
lLift up the vehicle using a floor jack such as
the one shown in the illustration.

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Engine compartment
IS350
Battery (→P. 321)
Engine oil level dipstick
(→P. 313)
Engine oil filler cap
(→P. 313)
Brake fluid reservoir
(→P. 319)
Fuse boxes (→P. 3 4 7 )
Washer fluid tank
(→P. 32 4 )
Electric cooling fans
Condenser (→P. 319)
Radiator (→P. 319)
Engine coolant reservoir
(→P. 317)

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IS250
Battery (→P. 321)
Engine oil level dipstick
(→P. 313)
Engine oil filler cap
(→P. 313)
Brake fluid reservoir
(→P. 319)
Fuse boxes (→P. 3 4 7 )
Washer fluid tank
(→P. 32 4 )
Electric cooling fans
Condenser (→P. 319)
Radiator (→P. 319)
Engine coolant reservoir
(→P. 317)

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Engine compartment cover
nRemoving the engine compartment cover
Front
Outside
nInstalling the clips
Press the tip of the clip against a
hard surface, such as a desk, to
allow the center part of the clip
to be pushed up.
Insert
Press

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Engine oil
With the engine at operating temperature and turned off, check the oil
level on the dipstick.
nChecking the engine oil
Park the vehicle on level ground. After turning off the engine, wait
more than five minutes for the oil to drain back into the bottom of
the engine.
Hold a rag under the end and 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.
Wipe the dipstick and reinsert it fully.
Low
Full
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
STEP4
STEP5
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nAdding engine oil
If the oil level is below or near the
low level mark, add engine oil of
the same type as 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 filler cap, turning it clockwise.
It takes about 1.6 qt. (1.5 L, 1.3 lmp.qt.) to raise the oil level from low to full on the
dipstick.
Oil gradeILSAC multi-grade engine oil
ItemsClean funnel
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3