2017 Lexus IS300 brake fluid

5148-2. Steps to take in an emergency
IS350/300/200t_U (OM53D76U)
●Fluid leaks under the vehicle.
(Water dripping from the air conditioning after use is normal.)
●Flat-looking tires or uneven tire wear
●Engine coolant temperature gauge needle continually points higher than nor-
mal.
●Changes in exhaust sound
●Excessive tire squeal when cornering
●Strange noises related to the suspension system
●Pinging or other noises related to the engine
●Engine missing, stumbling or running roughly
●Appreciable loss of power
●Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when braking
●Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when driving on a level road
●Loss of brake effectiveness, spongy feeling, pedal almost touches the floor
If you think something is wrong
If you notice any of the following symptoms, your vehicle probably needs
adjustment or repair. Contact your Lexus dealer as soon as possible.
Visible symptoms
Audible symptoms
Operational symptoms

5168-2. Steps to take in an emergency
IS350/300/200t_U (OM53D76U)
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds
Calmly perform the following actions if any of the warning lights comes on or
flashes. If a light comes on or flashes, but then goes off, this does not necessar-
ily indicate a malfunction in the system. However, if this continues to occur,
have the vehicle inspecte d by your Lexus dealer.
Warning light and warning buzzer list
Warning lightWarning light/Details/Actions
(U.S.A.)
(Canada)
Brake system warning light Indicates that:
• The brake fluid level is low; or
• The brake system is malfunctioningThis light also comes on when the parking brake is not released.
If the light turns off after the parking brake is fully released the
system is operating normally.
→ Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your
Lexus dealer. Continuing to drive the vehicle may be dangerous.
(If equipped)
Charging system warning light
Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging system
→ Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your
Lexus dealer.
(U.S.A.)
(Canada)
Malfunction indicator lamp Indicates a malfunction in:
• The electronic engine control system;
• The electronic throttle control system; or
• The electronic automatic transmission control system
→ Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
SRS warning light
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The SRS airbag system;
• The front passenger occupant classification system; or
• The seat belt pretensioner system
→ Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
(U.S.A.)
(Canada)
ABS warning light Indicates a malfunction in:
• The ABS; or
• The brake assist system
→ Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.

5248-2. Steps to take in an emergency
IS350/300/200t_U (OM53D76U)
Indicates that the vehicle has deviated from the lane
(while the LDA [Lane Departure Alert with steering con-
trol] system are operating)The lane line on the side the vehicle has deviated from
flashes in amber.
A buzzer also sounds.
→ Check around the vehicle and back to inside of the
lane lines.
Indicates that:
• The brake fluid level is low; or
• The brake system is malfunctioning
A buzzer also sounds.
→ Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and
contact your Lexus dealer. Continuing to drive the
vehicle may be dangerous.
Indicates that one or more of the doors is not fully closed The system also indicates which doors are not fully
closed.
If the vehicle reaches a speed of 3 mph (5 km/h),
flashes and a buzzer sounds to indicate
that the door(s) are not yet fully closed.
→ Make sure that all the doors are closed.
Indicates that the hood is not fully closed
If the vehicle reaches a speed of 3 mph (5 km/h),
flashes and a buzzer sounds to indicate
that the hood is not yet fully closed.
→ Close the hood.
Warning messageDetails/Actions
(Flashes)
(U.S.A.) (Canada) (Flashes)

5839-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
IS350/300/200t_U (OM53D76U)
*1: Minimum pedal clearance when depressed with a force of 112.4 lbf (500 N, 51.0 kgf)
while the engine is running.
*2: Parking brake pedal travel when depressed with a force of 67.4 lbf (300 N, 30.6 kgf)
Brakes
Pedal clearance*12WD4.2 in. (107 mm) Min.
AWD4.7 in. (118 mm) Min.
Pedal free play0.04 — 0.24 in. (1.0 — 6.0 mm)
Brake pad wear limit0.04 in. (1.0 mm)
Parking brake lining wear limit0.04 in. (1.0 mm)
Parking brake pedal travel*27 ⎯ 10 clicks
Fluid typeSAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3
Steering
Free playLess than 1.2 in. (30 mm)

632Alphabetical index
IS350/300/200t_U (OM53D76U)
Back-up lightsReplacing light bulbs ....................... 502
Battery....................................................... 473 Battery checking ................................ 473
If the vehicle battery is discharged.....................................562
Preparing and checking before winter ....................................................294
Warning light ........................................ 516
Bluetooth
®
Audio system ...................................... 358
Hands-free system (for cellular phone) ....................... 359
Bottle holders ........................................... 417
Brake Fluid........................................................... 472
Parking brake........................................ 186
Warning light ........................................ 516
Brake assist ............................................. 289
Break-in tips............................................. 159
Brightness control Instrument panel light control ......... 82
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)................ 273 Blind Spot Monitor function ......... 277
Rear Cross Traffic Alert function ............................................... 280 Care................................................ 446, 450
Aluminum wheels .............................. 447
Exterior ................................................... 446
Interior .....................................................450
Seat belts..................................................451
Cargo capacity ....................................... 169
Cargo hooks ............................................ 419
CD player................................................ 332
Chains ....................................................... 295
Child restraint system ........................... 53 Booster seats, definition .................... 54
Booster seats, installation ................. 63
Convertible seats, definition ........... 54
Convertible seats, installation......... 60
Front passenger occupant classification system......................... 46
Infant seats, definition.......................... 54
Infant seats, installation....................... 60
Installing CRS with LATCH anchors ..................... 58
Installing CRS with seat belts ......... 60
Installing CRS with top tether strap......................... 64
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636Alphabetical index
IS350/300/200t_U (OM53D76U)
First-aid kit storage belt .......................419
Flat tire ...................................................... 546
Floor mats ................................................... 26
FluidAutomatic transmission ................. 582
Brake ....................................................... 583
Washer ...................................................475
Footwell light ............................................ 412 Wattage ................................................. 586
Front passenger occupant classification system ............................ 46
Front personal lights..............................413 Wattage ................................................. 586
Front seats ................................................ 130 Adjustment ............................................. 130
Cleaning ................................................ 450
Correct driving posture .................... 28
Driving position memory ................ 134
Head restraints ..................................... 139
Power easy access system ............ 134
Seat heaters ............................................. 411
Seat position memory....................... 134
Seat ventilators ....................................... 411
Front turn signal lights ......................... 184 Replacing light bulbs ....................... 499
Turn signal lever .................................. 184
Wattage ................................................. 586 Fuel............................................................. 203
Capacity................................................. 576
Fuel gauge ................................................79
Fuel pump shut off system ............. 515
Information............................................ 587
Refueling ................................................ 203
Type.......................................................... 576
Warning light ........................................ 518
Fuel consumption Average fuel economy ......................... 100, 101, 103
Current fuel consumption.................. 100, 101, 103
Fuel filler door........................................ 203 If the fuel filler door cannot be opened .........................205
Refueling ................................................ 203
Fuel gauge .................................................. 79
Fuel pump shut off system .................. 515
Fuses.......................................................... 495
Garage door opener...........................426
Gauges......................................................... 79
Gear positions.......................................... 181
Glove box ................................................. 416
Glove box light........................................ 416
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