2020 Lexus IS350 checking oil

15Pictorial index
IS350 AWD/IS350/IS300 AWD/IS300_U
Windshield wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 210
Precautions against winter season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 306
To prevent freezing (windshield wiper de-icer)
*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 422
Precautions against car wash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 456
Fuel filler door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 218
Refueling method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 218
Fuel type/fuel tank capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 589
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 485
Tire size/inflation pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 595
Winter tires/tire chain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 30 6
Checking/rotation/tire pressure warning system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 485
Coping with flat tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 559
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 470
Opening. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 470
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 590
Coping with overheat. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 579
Warning messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 535
Headlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 202
Parking lights/daytime running lights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 202
Turn signal lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 198
Tail lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 202
Stop lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 172
Back-up lights
Shifting the shift lever to R . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 1 91
License plate lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 202
Side marker lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 202
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Light bulbs of the exterior lights for driving(Replacing method: P. 507, Watts: P. 597)
*: If equipped
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4757-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
IS350 AWD/IS350/IS300 AWD/IS300_U
With the engine at operating temperature and turned off, check the oil level on
the dipstick.
■Checking the engine oil
Park the vehicle on level ground. Afte r warming up the engine and turning
it off, 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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IS350 AWD/IS350/
IS300 AWDIS300
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4767-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
IS350 AWD/IS350/IS300 AWD/IS300_U
■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 AWDIS300
Engine oil selection P. 590
Oil quantity (Low  Full) 1.6 qt. (1.5 L, 1.3 Imp. qt.)
Items Clean funnel
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IS350 AWD/IS350/IS300 AWD/IS300_U
E-mail.........................................................380
Eco drive mode ..................................... 297
Eco Driving Indicator........................... 109
EDR (Event data recorder) ...................10
Elapsed time .............................................. 112
Electric Power Steering (EPS) ....... 302Warning light .......................................526
Electronic key ........................................... 118 Battery-saving function .....................137
If the electronic key does not operate properly............................. 572
Replacing the battery ...................... 502
Emergency, in case of If a warning message is displayed ........................................532
If the electronic key does not operate properly ........ 572
If the engine will not start............... 570
If the vehicle battery is discharged .........................................575
If the vehicle is trapped in rising water ......................................... 516
If the warning buzzer sounds................................................. 525
If the warning light turns on.......... 525
If you have a flat tire ......................... 559
If you think something is wrong...............................................523
If your vehicle becomes stuck ..................................................... 583
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ........... 515
If your vehicle needs to be towed ........................................ 517
If your vehicle overheats ................579 Emergency flashers .............................. 514
Engine ....................................................... 589
ACCESSORY mode .......................187
Compartment ..................................... 473
Engine switch ....................................... 186
Hood........................................................ 470
How to start the engine................... 186
Identification number...................... 588
If the engine will not start ............... 570
Ignition switch (engine switch) .... 186
Overheating......................................... 579
Engine coolant .......................................478 Capacity................................................. 592
Checking ............................................... 478
Preparing and checking before winter ....................................306
Engine coolant temperature gauge ........................................................ 89
Engine immobilizer system .................. 76
Engine oil ..................................................475 Capacity................................................ 590
Checking ............................................... 475
Preparing and checking before winter ....................................306
Engine oil maintenance data ............ 477
Engine switch ...........................................186
Enhanced VSC .......................................301
EPS (Electronic Power Steering) ........ 302 Warning light ....................................... 526
Event data recorder (EDR)................... 10
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IS350 AWD/IS350/IS300 AWD/IS300_U
Hands-free system (for cellular phone) ............................. 371
HD Radio
® system .............................. 338
Head restraints ........................................152
Headlights ............................................... 202 AFS (Adaptive Front-lighting System) ............................................... 203
Light switch ...........................................202
Replacing light bulbs ........................... 511
Headlights cleaner................................ 210
Heaters Air conditioning system ....................417
Heated steering wheel ....................426
Outside rear view mirrors ............. 422
Seat heaters .......................................... 427
Hill-start assist control ......................... 301
Hood .......................................................... 470 Open ........................................................470
Hooks Cargo hooks ........................................435
Coat hooks ............................................ 441
Retaining hooks (floor mat) ............. 26
Horn .............................................................156 I/M test ...................................................... 467
Identification
Engine .................................................... 588
Vehicle .................................................... 587
Ignition switch (engine switch) .........186
Illuminated entry system ....................429
Immobilizer system ................................. 76
Indicators .................................................... 86
Initialization Engine oil maintenance data ........477
Maintenance ........................................ 462
Moon roof .............................................. 168
Multi-information display................ 103
Power windows....................................163
Tire pressure warning system ............................... 487
Initiators (tire pressure warning system) ................................ 493
Inside door handle lights ................... 428
Inside rear view mirror......................... 157
Instrument panel light control .............92
Intercooler .............................................. 480
Intercooler coolant...............................478 Capacity................................................. 592
Checking ............................................... 478
Preparing and checking before winter ....................................306
Interior lights ...........................................429 Wattage ................................................. 597
Intuitive parking assist ........................ 260
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