engine Lexus IS250C 2010 Owner's Manual

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■Lexus does not recommend gasoline containing MMT
Some gasoline contains octane enhancing additive called MMT (Methylcyclopen-
tadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl).
Lexus DOES NOT recommend the use of gasoline that contains MMT. If fuel con-
taining MMT is used, your emission control system may be adversely affected.
The malfunction indicator lamp on the inst rument cluster may come on. If this hap-
pens, contact your Lexus dealer for service.
NOTICE
■Notice on fuel quality
●Do not use improper fuels. If improper fuels are used the engine will be damaged.
●Do not use leaded gasoline.
Leaded gasoline can cause damage to your vehicle’s three-way catalytic convert-
ers causing the emission control system to malfunction.
●Do not use gasohol other than that stated here.
Other gasohol may cause fuel system damage or vehicle performance problems.
●IS250C: Use of unleaded gasoline with an octane rating lower than 91 may result
in engine knocking. Persistent knocking can lead to engine damage and should
be corrected by refueling with higher octane unleaded gasoline.
●IS350C: Use of unleaded gasoline with an octane rating lower than 91 may result
in engine knocking and significantly reduced performance. Persistent knocking
can lead to engine damage and should be corrected by refueling with higher
octane unleaded gasoline.
■Fuel-related poor driveability
If after using a different type of fuel, poor driveability is encountered (poor hot start-
ing, vaporization, engine knocking, etc.), discontinue the use of that type of fuel.
■When refueling with gasohol
Take care not to spill gasohol. It can damage your vehicle's paint.

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Temperature A, B, C
The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, representing
the tire's resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate
heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor
laboratory test wheel.
Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate
and reduce tire life, and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire fail-
ure.
The grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger car
tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 139.
Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory
test wheel than the minimum required by law.
Warning: The temperature grades for this tire are established for a tire that
is properly inflated and not overloaded.
Excessive speed, underinflation, or excessive loading, either separately or in
combination, can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure.
Glossary of tire terminology
Tire related termMeaning
Accessory weight
The combined weight (in excess of those standard
items which may be replaced) of automatic transmis-
sion, power steering, power brakes, power windows,
power seats, radio and heater, to the extent that these
items are available as factory-installed equipment
(whether installed or not)
Cold tire inflation pres-
sureTire pressure when the vehicle has been parked for
three hours or more, or has not been driven more
than 1 mile or 1.5 km under that condition
Curb weight
The weight of a motor vehicle with standard equip-
ment, including the maximum capacity of fuel, oil and
coolant, and if so equipped, air conditioning and
additional weight optional engine

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Vehicle specifications
10_IS250C/350C_U
Multi-information display (→P. 1 6 8 )
Illumination
(
→P. 3 3 8 )
Time elapsed before lights
turn off15 seconds7. 5 s e c o n d s
30 seconds
Operation when the
doors are unlockedOnOff
Operation after the
“ENGINE START STOP”
switch is turned OFF
OnOff
Front foot well lightsOnOff
Shift lever lightOnOff
Outer foot lightOnOff
Available languageEnglish and French
ItemFunctionDefault settingCustomized
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6-3. Initialization
Items to initialize
ItemWhen to initializeReference
Engine oil maintenance
data (U.S.A. only)After changing engine oilP. 3 9 5
Ti r e p r e s s u r e w a r n i n g
system
• When changing the tire inflation pressure by changing traveling
speed.
•When changing the tire size.
P. 4 0 6
The following item must be initialized for normal system operation in cases
such as after the battery is reconnected, or maintenance is performed on
the vehicle.

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Alphabetical index
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Back-up lightsWattage ................................................... 541
Battery Checking ............................................... 402
If the vehicle has a discharged battery..................................................506
Preparing and checking before winter .................................... 220
Bluetooth
® audio ................................ 289
Bluetooth® phone ............................... 307
Brake Fluid ..........................................................400
Parking brake ........................................ 157
Brake assist ............................................. 204
Care
Exterior ....................................................374
Interior......................................................377
Seat belts ............................................... 378
Cargo capacity ....................................... 216
Cargo hooks .......................................... 359
CD changer ........................................... 250
CD player................................................ 250
Chains....................................................... 220
Child restraint system Booster seats, definition.....................116
Booster seats, installation ................ 123
Convertible seats, definition ............116
Convertible seats, installation ....... 123
Front passenger occupant
classification system ...........................111
Infant seats, definition ..........................116
Infant seats, installation...................... 123
Installing CRS with LATCH
anchors ................................................... 121
Installing CRS with seat belts ........ 123 Installing CRS with top straps........126
Child safety
Airbag precautions ............................ 106
Battery precautions ............ 404, 508
Child restraint system ......................... 116
How your child should wear the seat belt ..........................................68
Installing child restraints................... 120
Power window lock switch .............. 78
Power window precautions ........... 80
Removed electronic key battery precautions........................................426
Seat belt guide........................................66
Seat belt extender precautions...... 70
Seat belt precautions ..........................69
Seat heater precautions..................357
Trunk precautions................................. 49
Cigarette lighter....................................353
Cleaning Exterior.................................................... 374
Interior ..................................................... 377
Seat belts ................................................378
Clock .........................................................348
Compass ..................................................368
Condenser ............................................. 400
Console box ............................................ 341
Cooling system Engine overheating.......................... 509
Cornering assist sensors .................... 198
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Cruise controlCruise control ...................................... 183
Dynamic radar crui se control .......187
Cup holder ..............................................343
Customizable features .......................557
Daytime running light system ............174
Defogger
Rear window........................................ 238
Side mirror ............................................ 238
Dimension ................................................526
Dinghy towing .............................225, 226
Display Dynamic radar crui se control .......187
Satellite switch mode ....................... 349
Trip information ....................................169
Warning message..............................472
Do-it-yourself maintenance ............ 386
Door courtesy lights Door courtesy lights.........................338
Wattage....................................................541
Doors
Door lock................................ 28, 40, 43
Door windows ....................................... 78
Side mirrors ............................................. 75
Driver's seat belt reminder light .....465
Driving Correct posture .................................... 98
Procedures ............................................. 132
Driving position memory ...................... 56 Electric power steering...................... 204
Electronic key
If the electronic key does not operate properly..............................501
Emergency, in case of If the engine will not start ................497
If the retractable hardtop does not close ................................... 514
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P................................... 499
If the vehicle has a discharged battery .................................................506
If the warning buzzer sounds...... 463
If the warning light turns on.......... 463
If the warning message is displayed ............................................. 472
If you have a flat tire ........................ 486
If you lose your keys ........................500
If you think something is wrong .................................................. 459
If the electronic key does not operate properly..............................501
If your vehicle becomes stuck ...... 512
If your vehicle needs to be towed ................................................... 453
If your vehicle overheats................509
Emergency flashers Switch...................................................... 452
Engine Compartment ......................................392
Engine switch ........................................ 142
Hood ....................................................... 389
How to start the engine ................... 142
Identification number .......................527
If the engine will not start ................497
Ignition switch ....................................... 142
Overheating ........................................509
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Engine compartment cover............. 394
Engine coolantCapacity...................................................531
Checking ............................................... 398
Preparing and checking before winter .................................... 220
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................................... 159
Engine immobilizer system ..................93
Engine oil Capacity.................................................530
Checking ............................................... 395
Preparing and checking before winter .................................... 220
Engine oil maintenance data ............397
EPS............................................................. 204
Event data recorder.............................. 461
Floor mat.................................................. 358
Fluid Brake .......................................................400
Washer ................................................... 405
Fog lights Switch ........................................................ 176
Wattage ................................................... 541
Foot well lights....................................... 338
Front fog lights Switch ........................................................ 176
Wattage ................................................... 541 Front passenger occupant
classification system ............................. 111
Front passenger's seat belt reminder light...................................... 465
Front seats Adjustment .................................................51
Driving position memory ..................56
Seat position memory ........................60
Front turn signal lights Switch........................................................ 156
Wattage ................................................... 541
Fuel
Capacity .................................................529
Fuel gauge.............................................. 159
Fuel pump shut off system............ 460
Information ............................................542
Refueling....................................................90
Fuel door .....................................................90
Fuel filler door ...........................................90
Fuel pump shut off system.................460
Fuses .......................................................... 427
Garage door opener .......................... 362
Gauges ...................................................... 159
Glove box ................................................340
Glove box light ....................................... 341
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Hands-free system for mobile phone ...............................307
Hazard lights Switch ...................................................... 452
Head restraints Adjusting .................................................. 62
Headlight aim .........................................443
Headlight cleaner .................................. 182
Headlights Discharge headlight
precautions .......................................450
Replacing light bulbs........................ 444
Switch ........................................................ 173
Wattage....................................................541
Heaters Seat heaters..........................................355
Side mirror ............................................ 238
Hill-start assist control ......................... 210
Hood ......................................................... 389
Hooks
Cargo ......................................................359
Shopping bag......................................359
Horn ............................................................ 158
I/M test ..................................................... 385
Identification Engine ..................................................... 527
Vehicle .................................................... 527
Ignition switch.......................................... 142
Illuminated entry system ................... 338
Indicator lights......................................... 165
Initialization Items to initialize ................................. 562 Inside rear view mirror ...........................74
Interior lights
Interior lights ........................................ 338
Switch...................................................... 339
Wattage ................................................... 541
Jack Positioning a floor jack ................... 390
Vehicle-equipped jack................... 486
Jack handle ............................................. 486
Keyless entry ............................................. 40
Keys Electronic key ......................................... 24
Engine switch ........................................ 142
If you lose your keys ........................500
If the electronic key does not operate properly..............................501
Key number.............................................. 24
Keyless entry........................................... 40
Keys.............................................................. 24
Mechanical key ......................................25
Wireless remote control key.......... 40H
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Light bulbsReplacing............................................... 444
Wattage ................................................... 541
Lights
Door courtesy lights ........................338
Emergency flasher switch ............. 452
Fog light switch..................................... 176
Hazard light switch........................... 452
Headlights switch ................................ 173
Interior light switch............................ 339
Outer foot lights................................. 338
Personal light switch ........................ 339
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 444
Scuff lights ............................................. 338
Shift lever light ..................................... 338
Turn signal lever...................................156
Vanity lights ...........................................347
Wattage ................................................... 541
Load capacity .......................................... 219
Maintenance Do-it-yourself maintenance .........386
General maintenance ..................... 382
Maintenance data ............................. 526
Maintenance requirements ..........380
Manual transmission............................. 154
Meter Instrument panel light control .......160
Meters .......................................................159
Micro dust and pollen filter ...............234 Mirrors
Inside rear view mirror ....................... 74
Side mirror heater .............................238
Side mirrors ............................................. 75
Vanity mirrors ...................................... 347
MP3 disc .................................................. 257
Multi-information display ................... 168
Noise from under vehicle...................... 19
Odometer................................................. 159
Oil
Engine oil............................................... 395
Opener
Fuel filler door .........................................90
Hood ....................................................... 389
Trunk ........................................................... 47
Outer foot lights
Outer foot lights ................................ 338
Wattage ................................................... 541
Outside rear view mirrors Adjusting and folding.......................... 75
Mirror position memory ....................56
Outside temperature display ........... 169
Overheating, Engine.......................... 509L
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Shift leverAutomatic transmission.................... 147
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ................................... 499
Manual transmission ..........................154
Shift lever light ....................................... 338
Shift lock system ................................... 499
Shopping bag hooks ........................... 359
Side airbags ............................................. 100
Side marker lights
Switch ........................................................ 173
Side mirror
Adjusting and folding ..........................75
Mirror position memory ................... 56
Smart access system with push-button start
Entry function ......................................... 28
Starting the engine.............................. 142
Spare tire Inflation pressure ................................. 416
Storage location.................................486
Spark plug ............................................... 532
Specifications......................................... 526
Speech command switch..................... 311
Speedometer Speed indicator ....................................159
Speedometer ........................................159 Steering wheel
Adjustment ............................................... 72
Audio switches ................................... 286
Steering wheel position
memory ..................................................56
Storage feature......................................340
Stuck If your vehicle becomes stuck ...... 512
Sun visors .................................................346
Switch ECT switch............................................. 148
Emergency flasher switch .............452
Engine switch .........................................142
ETCS switch .......................................... 155
Fog light switch .....................................176
Hazard light switch ...........................452
Ignition switch ........................................142
Light switches ........................................173
Power door lock switch .................... 43
Power window switch ........................ 78
Roof switch................................................ 81
Satellite switches.................................349
Transmission shift switches ........................................149, 151
Window lock switch............................ 78
Wipers and washer switch ............. 177