2022 LEXUS IS350 engine oil

2846-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Light bulbs
(P.313)
•Bulb with same num-
ber and wattage rat-
ing as original
• Phillips-head screw- driver
•Flathead screw- driver
•Wrench
Radiator, con-
denser and inter-
cooler radiator
( P.293)

Tire inflation pres-
sure ( P.304)• Tire pressure gauge
•Compressed air
source
Washer fluid
(P.296)
• Water or washer
fluid containing anti-
freeze (for winter
use)
• Funnel (used only for adding water or
washer fluid)
WARNING
The engine compartment contains many
mechanisms and fluids that may move
suddenly, become hot, or become elec-
trically energized. To avoid death or seri-
ous injury, observe the following
precautions.
■When working on the engine com-
partment
●Keep hands, clothi ng and tools away
from the moving fan and engine drive
belt.
●Be careful not to touch the engine,
radiator, exhaust manifold, etc. right
after driving as they may be hot. Oil
and other fluids may also be hot.
ItemsParts and tools●Do not leave anything that may burn
easily, such as paper and rags, in the
engine compartment.
●Do not smoke, cause sparks or expose
an open flame to fuel or the battery.
Fuel and battery fumes are flammable.
●Be extremely cautious when working
on the battery. It contains poisonous
and corrosive sulfuric acid.
■When working near the electric cool-
ing fans or radiator grille
Be sure the engine switch is off.
With the engine switch in IGNITION
ON mode, the electric cooling fans may
automatically start to run if the air condi-
tioning is on and/or the coolant tempera-
ture is high. ( P.293)
■Safety glasses
Wear safety glasses to prevent flying or
falling material, fluid spray, etc. from get-
ting in your eyes.
NOTICE
■If you remove the air cleaner filter
Driving with the air cleaner filter
removed may cause excessive engine
wear due to dirt in the air.

2876-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
IS350 AWD/IS350/IS300 AWDFuse boxes ( P.310)
Battery ( P.294)
Engine oil level dipstick ( P.289)
Engine coolant reservoir ( P.292)
Engine oil filler cap ( P.290)
Brake fluid reservoir ( P.294)
Washer fluid tank ( P.296)
Electric cooling fans
Condenser ( P.293)
Radiator ( P.293)
Engine compartment
Components
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2886-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
IS300Fuse boxes ( P.310)
Battery ( P.294)
Intercooler
Engine oil level dipstick ( P.289)
Engine oil filler cap ( P.290)
Engine coolant reservoir ( P.292)
Brake fluid reservoir ( P.294)
Washer fluid tank ( P.296)
Electric cooling fans
Condenser ( P.293)
Intercooler radiator ( P.293)
Radiator ( P.293)
Intercooler coolant reservoir ( P.292)
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B
C
D
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F
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2896-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
6
Maintenance and care
IS500Fuse boxes ( P.310)
Battery ( P.294)
Engine oil level dipstick ( P.289)
Engine coolant reservoir ( P.292)
Engine oil filler cap ( P.290)
Brake fluid reservoir ( P.294)
Washer fluid tank ( P.296)
Electric cooling fans
Condenser ( P.293)
Radiator ( P.293)
With the engine at operating tempera-
ture and turned off, check the oil level
on the dipstick.
■Checking the engine oil
1 Park the vehicle on level ground.
After warming up the engine and
turning it off, wait more than 5 min-
utes for the oil to drain back into the
bottom of the engine.
2 Holding a rag under the end, pull
the dipstick out.
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B
C
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Checking and adding the engine
oil

2906-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
IS350 AWD/IS350/IS300 AWD
IS300
IS500
3 Wipe the dipstick clean.
4 Reinsert the dipstick fully. 5
Holding a rag under the end, pull
the dipstick out and check the oil
level.
Low
Normal
Excessive
The shape of the dipstick may differ
depending on the type of vehicle or
engine.
6Wipe the dipstick and reinsert it
fully.
■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.
IS350 AWD/IS350/IS300 AWD
A
B
C

2916-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
6
Maintenance and care
IS300
IS500
1 Remove the oil filler cap by turning
it counterclockwise.
2 Add engine oil slowly, checking the
dipstick.
3 Install the oil filler cap by turning it
clockwise.
■Checking the oil type and prepar-
ing the item needed
Make sure to check the oil type and
prepare the items needed before add-
ing oil.
 Engine oil selection
P.367
 Oil quantity (Low  Full)
1.6 qt. (1.5 L, 1.3 Imp. qt.)
 Item
Clean funnel
■Engine oil consumption
A certain amount of engine oil will be con-
sumed while driving. In the following situa-
tions, 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
accelerating or dece lerating frequently
●When leaving the engine idling for a long
time, or when driving frequently through
heavy traffic
■After changing the engine oil (IS350
AWD/IS350/IS300 AWD/IS300)
The engine oil maintenance data should be
reset. Perform the following procedures:
1 Press or of the meter control
switch to select on the multi-infor-
mation display.
2 Press or of the meter control
switch, select the “Vehicle Settings”
then “Oil Maintenance”. (To confirm
setting, press .)
3 Select the “Yes” and press .
4 A message will be displayed on the
multi-information display when the
reset procedure has been completed.
WARNING
■Used engine oil
●Used engine oil contains potentially
harmful contaminants which may
cause skin disorders such as inflamma-
tion and skin cancer, so care should be
taken to avoid prolonged and
repeated contact. To remove used
engine oil from your skin, wash thor-
oughly with soap and water.

2926-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
■Engine coolant reservoir
The coolant level is satisfactory if it is
between the “FULL” and “LOW” lines
on the reservoir when the engine is
cold.
IS350 AWD/IS350/IS300
IS300
IS500
Reservoir cap
“FULL” line
“LOW” line
If the level is on or below the “LOW” line,
add coolant up to the “FULL” line.
( P.357)
■Intercooler coolant reservoir
(IS300)
The coolant level is satisfactory if it is
WARNING
●Dispose of used oil and filters only in a
safe and acceptable manner. Do not
dispose of used oil and filters in house-
hold trash, in sewers or onto the
ground.
Call your Lexus dealer, service station
or auto parts store for information
concerning recycling or disposal.
●Do not leave used engine oil within the
reach of children.
NOTICE
■To prevent serious engine damage
Check the oil level on a regular basis.
■When replacing the engine oil
●Be careful not to spill engine oil on the
vehicle components.
●Avoid overfilling, or the engine could
be damaged.
●Check the oil level on the dipstick
every time you refill the vehicle.
●Be sure the engine oi l filler cap is prop-
erly tightened.
Checking the coolant
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B
C

3307-2. Steps to take in an emergency
■Charging system warning light* (warning buzzer)
*: This light illuminates on the multi-information display.
■Low engine oil pressure warning light* (warning buzzer)
*: This light illuminates on the multi-information display.
■Malfunction indicator lamp (warning buzzer)
■SRS warning light (warning buzzer)
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging system
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your Lexus
dealer.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Indicates that the engine oil pressure is too low
 Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your Lexus
dealer.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(U.S.A.)
or
(Canada)
Indicates a malfunction in:
 The electronic engine control system;
 The electronic throttle control system; or
 The electronic automatic transmission control system
 Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your Lexus
dealer.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
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.