2022 LEXUS IS350 brake fluid

14Pictorial index
Parking brake switch ............................................................................................. P.139
Applying/releasing ........................................................................................................... P.139
Precautions for winter season ......................... ............................................................ P.235
Warning buzzer/messages..........................................................................................P.338
Turn signal lever ......................................................................................................P.138
Headlight switch...................................................................................................... P.145
Headlights/parking lights/tail lights/daytime running lights ........................... P.145
Windshield wiper and washer switch ................................................................P.150
Usage.......................................................................................................................... ............ P.150
Adding washer fluid ......................................................................................................... P.2 96
Warning messages ..........................................................................................................P.338
Emergency flasher switch .................................................................................. P.320
Trunk opener ..............................................................................................................P.95
Hood lock release lever ...................................................................................... P.285
Tilt and telescopic steering control switch
*1...................................................P.109
Adjustment ..................................................................................................................... ...... P.109
Driving position memory
*1............................................................................................. P.104
Tilt and telescopic stee ring lock release lever
*1............................................P.109
Adjustment ..................................................................................................................... ...... P.109
Air conditioning system .......................................................................................P.243
Usage.......................................................................................................................... ........... P.243
Rear window defogger................................................................................................... P.243
Audio system
*2
Trunk opener main switch ...................................................................................... P.96
*1: If equipped
*2: Refer to “NAVIGATION AND MULT IMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
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1254-1. Before driving
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Driving
When the following unusual operation is performed with the accelerator
pedal depressed, the engine output
may be restrained.

When the shift lever is shifted to R
*.
 When the shift lever is shifted from P
or R to forward drive shift positon
such as D
*.
When the system operates, a message
appears on the multi-information display.
Read the message and follow the instruc-
tion.
*: Depending on the situation, the shift
position may not be changed.
■Drive-Start Control (DSC)
When the TRAC is turned off ( P.230),
sudden start restraint control also does not
operate. If your vehicle have trouble escap-
ing from the mud or fresh snow by operat-
ing sudden start restraint control,
deactivate TRAC ( P.230) so that the
vehicle may become able to escape from
the mud or fresh snow.
NOTICE
■If you get a flat tire while driving
A flat or damaged tire may cause the fol-
lowing situations. Hold the steering
wheel firmly and gradually depress the
brake pedal to slow down the vehicle.
●It may be difficult to control your vehi-
cle.
●The vehicle will make abnormal
sounds or vibrations.
●The vehicle will lean abnormally.
Information on what to do in case of a flat
tire (
P.341)
■When encountering flooded roads
Do not drive on a road that has flooded
after heavy rain etc. Doing so may cause
the following serious damage to the vehi-
cle:
●Engine stalling
●Short in electrical components
●Engine damage caused by water
immersion
In the event that you drive on a flooded
road and the vehicle is flooded, be sure
to have your Lexus dealer check the fol-
lowing:
●Brake function
●Changes in quantity and quality of oil
and fluid used for the engine, transmis-
sion, transfer (AWD models), differen-
tials, etc.
●Lubricant condition for the propeller
shaft, bearings and suspension joints
(where possible), and the function of
all joints, bearings, etc.
Sudden start restraint control
(Drive-Start Control [DSC])

2796-2. Maintenance
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Maintenance and care
then “Scheduled 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.
You can perform some maintenance
procedures by yourself.
Please be aware that do-it-yourself
maintenance may affect warranty cov-
erage.
The use of Lexus repair manuals is recom-
mended.
For details about warra nty coverage, refer
to the separate “Owner’s Guide”, “War-
ranty and Service Guide”, “Owner’s Man-
ual Supplement” or “Warranty Booklet”.
Do-it-yourself maintenance
General maintenance
Listed below are the general main-
tenance items that should be per-
formed at the intervals specified in
the “Warranty and Service Guide”
or “Owner’s Manual Supplement”.
It is recommended that any prob-
lem you notice should be brought to
the attention of your Lexus dealer
or qualified service shop for advice.
WARNING
■If the engine is running
Turn the engine off and ensure that there
is adequate ventilation before perform-
ing maintenance checks.
Engine compartment
ItemsCheck points
BatteryCheck the connec-
tions. ( P.294)
Brake fluid
Is the brake fluid at the
correct level?
( P.294)
Engine/inter-
cooler coolant
Is the engine/inter-
cooler coolant at the
correct level?
( P.292)
Engine oil
Is the engine oil at the
correct level?
( P.289)
Exhaust system
There should not be
any fumes or strange
sounds.

2806-2. Maintenance
Radiator, con-
denser and inter-
cooler radiatorThe radiator and con-
denser should be free
from foreign objects.
(P.293)
Washer fluid
Is there sufficient
washer fluid?
(P.296)
Vehicle interior
ItemsCheck points
Accelerator
pedal
• The accelerator
pedal should move
smoothly (without
uneven pedal effort
or catching).
Automatic trans-
mission “Park”
mechanism
•When parked on a slope and the shift
lever is in P, is the
vehicle securely
stopped?
Brake pedal
• Does the brake pedal move
smoothly?
• Does the brake pedal have appro-
priate clearance
from the floor?
• Does the brake pedal have the cor-
rect amount of free
play?
ItemsCheck points
Brakes
• The vehicle should not pull to one side
when the brakes are
applied.
• The brakes should work effectively.
• The brake pedal should not feel
spongy.
• The brake pedal should not get too
close to the floor
when the brakes are
applied.
Head restraints
•Do the head restraints move
smoothly and lock
securely?
Indicators/buzz-
ers•Do the indicators and buzzers function
properly?
Lights• Do all the lights come on?
Parking brake
•Does the parking brake operate nor-
mally?
• When parked on a slope and the park-
ing brake is on, is the
vehicle securely
stopped?
Seat belts
• Do the seat belts operate smoothly?
• The seat belts should not be damaged.
ItemsCheck points

2836-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
6-3.Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service pre-
cautions
If you perform maintenance by
yourself, be sure to follow the cor-
rect procedure as given in these
sections.
Maintenance
ItemsParts and tools
Battery condition
(P.294)
•Warm water
•Baking soda
•Grease
• Conventional
wrench (for terminal
clamp bolts)
Brake fluid level
(P.294)
• SAE J1703 or
FMVSS No.116 DOT
3, or SAE J1704 or
FMVSS No. 116
DOT 4 brake fluid
• Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for adding brake fluid)
Engine/inter-
cooler coolant
level ( P.292)
• “Toyota Super Long
Life Coolant” or a
similar high quality
ethylene gly-
col-based non-sili-
cate, non-amine,
non-nitrite and
non-borate coolant
with long-life hybrid
organic acid tech-
nology
For the U.S.A.:
“Toyota Super Long
Life Coolant” is
pre-mixed with 50%
coolant and 50%
deionized water.
For Canada:
“Toyota Super Long
Life Coolant” is
pre-mixed with 55%
coolant and 45%
deionized water.
•Funnel (used only for adding coolant)
Engine oil level
( P.289)
•“Toyota Genuine
Motor Oil” or equiv-
alent
• Rag or paper towel
•Funnel (used only for adding engine oil)
Fuses ( P.310)
•Fuse with same
amperage rating as
original
ItemsParts and tools

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
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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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2896-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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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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Checking and adding the engine
oil