2021 LEXUS IS300 differential

2946-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
AWD models
■Rear
IS350 AWD/IS350/IS300
AWD/IS300 (vehicles without LSD
[Limited Slip Differential])
IS350 (vehicles with LSD [Limited
Slip Differential])

3778-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
*: The fluid capacity is a reference quantity.If replacement is necessary, contact your Lexus dealer.
*: Your Lexus vehicle is filled with “Toyota Genu ine Differential Gear Oil” at the factory.
Use Lexus approved “Toyota Ge nuine Differential Gear Oil” or an equivalent oil of
matching quality to satisfy th e above specification. Please contact your Lexus dealer for
further details.
IS350 AWD/IS350/IS300 AWD/IS300 (veh icles without LSD [Limited Slip
Differential])
Automatic transmission
Fluid capacity*
IS350 (2WD)10.0 qt. (9.5 L, 8.4 Imp. qt.)
IS350
AWD/IS300
AWD (AWD)
10.6 qt. (10.0 L, 8.8 Imp. qt.)
IS3009.2 qt. (8.7 L, 7.7 Imp. qt.)
Fluid typeToyota Genuine ATF WS
NOTICE
■Automatic transmission fluid type
Using transmission fluid other than the above type may cause abnormal noise or vibra-
tion, or damage the transmission of your vehicle.
Front differential (AWD models)
Oil capacity0.74 qt. (0.70 L, 0.61 Imp. qt.)
Oil type and viscosity*
Toyota Genuine Differential gear oil GL-5 or equiva-
lent
Above 0°F (-18°C): SAE90
Below 0°F (-18°C): SAE80W or SAE80W-90
Rear differential
Oil capacity1.42 qt. (1.35 L, 1.19 Imp. qt.)
Oil type and viscosity*Toyota Genuine Differential gear oil LT 75W-85
GL-5 or equivalent

3788-1. Specifications
IS350 (vehicles with LSD [Limited Slip Differential])
*: Your Lexus vehicle is filled with “Toyota Genu ine Differential Gear Oil” at the factory.
Use Lexus approved “Toyota Ge nuine Differential Gear Oil” or an equivalent oil of
matching quality to satisfy th e above specification. Please contact your Lexus dealer for
further details.
*: Minimum pedal clearance when depressed with a force of 112.4 lbf (500 N, 51.0 kgf)
while the engine is running.
Oil capacity1.42 qt. (1.35 L, 1.19 Imp. qt.)
Oil type and viscosity*Toyota Genuine Differential gear oil LX 75W-85
GL-5 or equivalent
Brakes
Pedal clearance*
2WD
4.0 in. (104 mm) Min.
AWD
4.5 in. (115 mm) Min.
Pedal free play0.04  0.24 in. (1.0  6.0 mm)
Brake pad wear limit0.04 in. (1 mm)
Parking brake lining wear limit0.04 in. (1 mm)
Fluid typeSAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3, or SAE
J1704 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT 4
Steering
Free playLess than 1.2 in. (30 mm)

422Alphabetical Index
BuzzerHands off steering wheel warning (LTA).......................................................................... 188
C
Card key ............................................................ 88
Care Exterior ...........................................................280
Interior ............................................................. 283
Seat belts........................................................ 283
Wheels and wheel ornaments............280
Cargo capacity...............................................132
Cargo net ....................................................... 268
Center Display ............................................. 250
Chains .............................................................. 244
Child restraint system Fixed with a LATCH system .................. 49
Fixed with a seat belt................................... 45
Front passenger occupant classification system ............................................................. 36
Points to remember ...................................... 41
Riding with children ....................................... 41
Types of child restraint system installation method ............................................................42
Using an anchor bracket ............................ 51
Child safety Airbag precautions...................................... 33
Battery precautions .................................. 364
Child restraint system..................................42
Heated steering wheel and seat heater precautions.................................................. 261
How your child should wear the seat belt ............................................................................ 25
Moon roof precautions ............................ 122
Power window lock switch...................... 119
Power window precautions .................... 119
Rear door child-protectors ..................... 94
Removed electronic key battery precau- tions ................................................................. 317
Seat belt extender precautions ............. 25
Seat belt precautions .................................... 41
Trunk precautions ........................................ 96 Child-protectors............................................. 94
Cleaning
Exterior........................................................... 280
Interior .............................................................283
Radar sensor ................................................. 164
Seat belts ........................................................283
Wheels and wheel ornaments ........... 280
Clock ..................................................71, 72, 270
Coat hooks..................................................... 270
Condenser .....................................................300
Console box ...................................................267
Consumption screen .................................... 83
Cooling system............................................. 298 Engine overheating.................................. 365
Cruise control Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range ........................................192
Cup holders ....................................................267
Current fuel consumption ...........................79
Curtain shield airbags .................................. 28
Customizable features .............................. 394
D
Daytime running light system ...................149
Defogger Outside rear view mirrors.....................255
Rear window ................................................255
Windshield ....................................................255
Differential Front differential oil............. ....................... 377
Rear differential oil......... ..................... ....... 377
Dimensions .................................................... 372
Dinghy towing.................................................133
Display Center Display ........................................... 250
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range ........................................192
Intuitive parking assist ............................... 210
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) ..................... 185
Multi-information display .......................... 76
RCTA.................................................................216
Warning message .....................................346

427Alphabetical Index
MirrorsInside rear view mirror................................114
Outside rear view mirror defoggers255
Outside rear view mirrors ....................... 116
Vanity mirrors................................................ 271
Moon roof Door lock linked moon roof operation.............................................................................121
Jam protection function..............................121
Operation........................................................120
Multi-information display .............................76 Audio system-linked display.....................81
Boost gauge....................................................80
Drive information 1/Drive information 2/Drive information 3............................. 79
Driving information display...................... 78
Driving support system information dis- play .....................................................................81
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range ........................................ 192
Eco Driving Indicator .................................80
Engine oil pressure gauge .......................80
Engine oil temperature gauge ...............80
Gear Position ...................................................81
G-force..............................................................80
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)..................... 185
Menu icons ....................................................... 77
Meter control switches ............................... 77
Navigation system-linked display ..........81
Pop-up display............................................... 76
Settings .............................................................. 82
Speedometer..................................................80
Tire pressure ............................................... 305
Warning message..................................... 346
N
Navigation system-linked display..............81
Noise from under vehicle .............................. 5
O
“ODO TRIP” switch .......................................75 Odometer ......................................................... 75
Odometer and trip meter display
Display items ................................................... 75
“ODO TRIP” switch .................................... 75
Pop-up display ............................................... 75
Oil Engine oil........................................................ 374
Front differential oil............. ....................... 377
Rear differential oil......... ..................... ....... 377
Opener Fuel filler door ................................................. 161
Hood ................................................................293
Trunk ................................................................... 97
Outer foot lights Location ..........................................................263
Outside rear view mirrors Adjustment ....................................................... 116
BSM (Blind Sport Monitor)..................202
Folding................................................................ 117
Linked mirror functi on when reversing
............................................................................. 116
Mirror position memory ..........................108
Outside rear view mirror defoggers255
RCTA function ..............................................216
Outside temperature.............................. 71, 72
Overheating .................................................. 365
P
Paddle shift switches ........................... 140, 141
Panic mode ....................................................... 90
Parking assist sensors (intuitive parking assist) ...............................................................210
Parking brake Operation ........................................................143
Parking brake engaged warning buzzer........................................................................... 145
Warning light ...............................................343
Warning message ...................................... 145
Parking lights Light switch .................................................... 149
Replacing light bulbs ................................ 322