2017 Lexus IS200t checking oil

13Pictorial index
IS200t_EE(OM53D77E)
Windshield wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 226
Precautions against winter season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 346
To prevent freezing (windshield wiper de-icer)
*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 459
Precautions against car wash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 488
Fuel filler door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P . 234
Refueling method. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 234
Fuel type/fuel tank capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 632
Tires. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 509
Tire size/inflation pressure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 638
Winter tires/tire chain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 34 6
Checking/rotation/tire pressure warning system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 509
Coping with flat tires. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 586, 601
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 497
Opening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 497
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 633
Coping with overheat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 622
Warning messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 562
Headlights/front position lights/daytime running lights . . . . . . . . . . . P. 218
Turn signal lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 216
Tail lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 218
Stop lights
Emergency brake signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 341
Rear fog light*3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 225
Back up light
*2
Shifting the shift lever to R . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 209
Rear fog light*2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 225
Back up light
*3
Shifting the shift lever to R . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 209
License plate lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 218
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Light bulbs of the exterior lights for driving
(Replacing method: P. 534, Watts: P. 639)
*1: If equipped
*2: Left-hand drive vehicles
*3: Right-hand drive vehicles
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5007-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
IS200t_EE(OM53D77E)
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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5017-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
IS200t_EE(OM53D77E)
■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 consum ed while driving. In the following situations,
oil consumption may increase, and engine o il 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. 633
Oil quantity (Low  Full) 1.5 L (1.6 qt., 1.3 Imp. qt.)
Items Clean funnel
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660Alphabetical index
IS200t_EE(OM53D77E)
E-mail .......................................................... 413
Eco drive mode .................................... 338
Eco Driving Indicator .............................113
Elapsed time .............................................. 116
Electric Power Steering (EPS)........340Warning light ...................................... 555
Electronic key...........................................122
Battery-saving function..................... 142
If the electronic key does not operate properly ............................. 615
Replacing the battery....................... 527
Emergency, in case of If a warning message is
displayed ........................................... 560
If the electronic key does not
operate properly ............................. 615
If the engine will not start .................613
If the vehicle battery is discharged.......................................... 618
If the warning buzzer sounds ......554
If the warning light turns on ..........554
If you have a flat tire .............. 586, 601
If you think something is wrong...............................................552
If your vehicle becomes stuck..... 626
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency..........545
If your vehicle needs to be towed.............................................546
If your vehicle overheats ................ 622 Emergency brake signal......................341
Emergency flashers ............................. 544
Emergency tire puncture
repair kit ................................................ 586
Engine ....................................................... 632 ACCESSORY mode ..................... 205
Compartment ..................................... 499
Engine switch ...................................... 204
Hood ....................................................... 497
How to start the engine ................. 204
Identification number......................... 631
If the engine will not start ................. 613
Ignition switch (engine switch) ... 204
Overheating .........................................622
Engine coolant....................................... 503 Capacity................................................. 635
Checking ............................................... 503
Preparing and checking
before winter.................................... 346
Engine coolant temperature
gauge ........................................................ 93
Engine immobilizer system ..................75
Engine oil .................................................500 Capacity................................................. 633
Checking .............................................. 500
Preparing and checking
before winter.................................... 346
Engine oil maintenance data ........... 502
Engine switch ......................................... 204
EPS (Electric Power Steering) ....... 340
Warning light.......................................555
ERA-GLONASS .................................480
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663Alphabetical index
IS200t_EE(OM53D77E)
IdentificationEngine........................................................631
Vehicle ......................................................631
Ignition switch (engine switch) ........204
Illuminated entry system .................... 466
Indicators.....................................................90
Initialization Engine oil maintenance data .......502
Moon roof .............................................. 183
Multi-information display .................107
Power windows....................................178
Tire pressure warning system ..................................................... 511
Inside door handle lights .................... 465
Inside rear view mirror .......................... 171
Instrument panel light control ............ 96
Intercooler ...............................................504
Intercooler coolant ............................. 503 Capacity .................................................635
Checking .............................................. 503
Preparing and checking
before winter .................................... 346
Interior lights ........................................... 466
Wattage..................................................639
Intrusion sensor and tilt sensor ..........84
ISOFIX rigid anchors............................. 65
Jack
Positioning the jack.......................... 498
Vehicle-equipped jack ......588, 602
Jack handle ..................................588, 602
Jam protection function Moon roof .............................................. 182
Power window ......................................178 Keyless entry
Smart entry & start system......................................... 128, 135
Wireless remote control ...... 128, 135
Keys.............................................................. 122
Battery-Saving Function .................. 142
Electronic key........................................ 122
Engine switch ...................................... 204
If the electronic key does not operate properly ..............................615
Key number plate ................................ 122
Keyless entry............................... 128, 135
Mechanical key .................................... 123
Replacing the battery .......................527
Warning buzzer................................... 129
Wireless remote control ................. 122
Knee airbags ............................................... 41
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