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4747-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
IS350 AWD/IS350/IS300 AWD/IS300_U(OM53E34U)
■Adding engine oil
If the oil level is below or near the lo w 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, or when driving while accel-
erating or decelerating frequently
●When leaving the engine idling for a long time, or when driving frequently through
heavy traffic
IS350 AWD/IS350/
IS300 AWDIS300
Engine oil selection →P. 588
Oil quantity (Low → Full) 1.6 qt. (1.5 L, 1.3 Imp. qt.)
Items Clean funnel
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5067-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
IS350 AWD/IS350/IS300 AWD/IS300_U(OM53E34U)
■Front turn signal lights (bulb type)
For the left side only: Pinch the
clip to remove the washer fluid
filler opening.
Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.
Remove the light bulb.
Install a new light bulb then install
the bulb base to the light unit by
inserting it and turning the bulb
base clockwise.
After installing the light bulb, turn on
the front turn signal light to visually
check that there is no light leaking
from the bulb base.
After replacing the left side bulb, install the washer fluid filler opening to its
original position.
Replacing light bulbs
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5077-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
IS350 AWD/IS350/IS300 AWD/IS300_U(OM53E34U)
■Rear turn signal lights
Open the trunk, and remove the
cover.
Remove the 2 screws.
Push and pull the light unit toward
the rear of the vehicle as shown in
the illustration to remove it.
Apply protective tape to the periph-
eral of the light un it installation sur-
face on the vehicle body, such as the
rear bumper, to protect the vehicle
from damage.
Pushing on the portion A in the illus-
tration toward the rear of the vehicle
will make disengagement of the tabs
easier.
Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.
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5087-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
IS350 AWD/IS350/IS300 AWD/IS300_U(OM53E34U)
Remove the light bulb.
Install a new light bulb then install
the bulb base to the light unit by
inserting it and turning the bulb
base clockwise.
After installing the light bulb, turn on
the rear turn signal light to visually
check that there is no light leaking
from the bulb base.
Align the tabs and push the light
unit toward the front of the vehicle
to install it.
Remove the protective tape applied
to the peripheral of the light unit
installation surface on the vehicle
body.
Install the 2 screws and cover.
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5698-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
IS350 AWD/IS350/IS300 AWD/IS300_U(OM53E34U)
■Doors
Use the mechanical key (→P. 111) in
order to perform the following oper-
ations:
Locks all the doors
Closes the windows and moon
roof (turn and hold)
*
Unlocks the door
Turning the key rearward unlocks the
driver’s door. Turning the key once
again within 5 seconds unlocks the
other doors.
Opens the windows and moon roof (turn and hold)*
*
: This setting must be custom ized at your Lexus dealer.
■Trunk
Turn the mechanical key clockwise
to open. (→P. 72)
If the electronic key does not operate properly
If communication between the electron ic key and vehicle is interrupted (→P.
129) or the electronic key cannot be us ed because the battery is depleted, the
smart access system with push-button st art and wireless remote control can-
not be used. In such cases, the doors and trunk can be opened and the engine
can be started by follow ing the procedure below.
Locking and unlocking the doors, unlocking the trunk and key linked
functions
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641Alphabetical index
IS350 AWD/IS350/IS300 AWD/IS300_U(OM53E34U)
Child safety ................................................ 52
Airbag precautions ..............................38
Battery precautions ............... 481, 575
Child restraint system ......................... 53
How your child should wear the seat belt .......................................... 32
Installing child restraints..................... 57
Moon roof precautions...................... 161
Power window lock switch ............ 154
Power window precautions .......... 157
Rear door child-protectors ............. 119
Removed electronic key battery precautions................ 501
Seat belt extender precautions ........................................... 35
Seat belt precautions ..........................56
Seat heater precautions................... 416
Trunk precautions............................... 125
Child-protectors...................................... 119 Cleaning ....................................... 452, 456
Aluminum wheels .............................. 453
Exterior ................................................... 452
Interior ..................................................... 456
Seat belts................................................ 457
Clock.......................................................... 427
Coat hooks ............................................... 431
Compass ................................................. 439
Condenser...............................................478
Console box ............................................422
Cooling system ...................................... 476 Engine overheating .......................... 576
Cruise control Dynamic radar cruise control ..... 239
Cup holders.............................................423
Current fuel consumption .............................. 104, 105
Curtain shield airbags ............................36
Customizable features ......................... 611