oil dipstick Lexus IS220d 2012 Owner's Manual

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4
Maintenance and care
IS250/220d/200d_EE
Engine compartment
IS250
*: For right-hand drive vehicles:
They are located on the opposite side of the engine compartment.
Battery (P. 415)
Engine oil level dipstick
(P. 409)
Engine oil filler cap
(P. 410)
Fuse boxes (P. 438)
Washer fluid tank(P. 420)Electric cooling fans
Condenser (P. 415)
Radiator (P. 415)
Engine coolant reservoir
(P. 413)
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IS250/220d/200d_EE
IS220d and IS200d
*: For right-hand drive vehicles:
They are located on the opposite side of the engine compartment.
Battery (P. 415)
Engine oil level dipstick
(P. 409)
Engine oil filler cap
(P. 410)
Fuse boxes (P. 438)
Washer fluid tank(P. 420)Electric cooling fans
Condenser (P. 415)
Intercooler (P. 415)
Radiator (P. 415)
Engine coolant reservoir
(P. 413)
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*

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Maintenance and care
IS250/220d/200d_EE
Engine oil
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. After warming up the
engine and turning it off, wait more than five minutes for
the oil to drain back into the bottom of the engine.
Hold a rag under the end and
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.
Wipe the dipstick and reinsert it fully.
Low
Full
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
STEP4
STEP5
STEP6

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IS250/220d/200d_EEAdding engine oil
If the oil level is below or near
the low level mark, add engine
oil of the same type as 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
selectionP. 5 3 9
Oil quantity
(Low
 Full)1.5 L (1.6 qt., 1.3 Imp. qt.)
ItemsClean funnel
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3

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CAUTION
Used engine oil
Used engine oil contains potentially harmful contaminants which may
cause skin disorders such as inflammation or skin cancer, so care should
be taken to avoid prolonged and repeated contact. To remove used engine
oil from your skin, wash thoroughly with soap and water.
Dispose of used oil and filters only in a safe and acceptable manner. Do
not dispose of used oil and filters in household trash, in sewers or onto the
ground.
Call any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional, 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 oil filler cap is properly tightened.

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6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifica-
IS250/220d/200d_EE
Lubrication system
IS250
*: The engine oil capacity is a reference quantity to be used when changing
the engine oil. Warm up and turn off the engine, wait more than 5 min-
utes, and check the oil level on the dipstick.
Engine oil selection
“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” is used in your Lexus vehicle. Lexus
recommends the use of approved “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil”.
Another motor oil of matching quality can also be used.
Oil grade:
0W-20, 5W-20, 5W-30 and 10W-30:
API grade SL “Energy-Conserving”, SM “Energy-Conserving”,
SN “Resource-Conserving” or ILSAC multigrade engine oil
15W-40 and 20W-50:
API grade SL, SM or SN multigrade engine oil
Oil capacity
(Drain and refill 
reference*)
With filter
Without filter
6.3 L (6.6 qt., 5.5 Imp. qt.)
5.9 L (6.2 qt., 5.2 Imp. qt.)

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IS250/220d/200d_EEIS220d and IS200d
*: The engine oil capacity is a reference quantity to be used when changing
the engine oil. Warm up and turn off the engine, wait more than 5 min-
utes, and check the oil level on the dipstick.
Engine oil selection
“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” is used in your Lexus vehicle. Lexus
recommends the use of approved “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil”.
Another motor oil of matching quality can also be used.
Oil grade: ACEA C2
Oil capacity
(Drain and refill 
reference*)
With filter
Without filter
6.0 L (6.3 qt., 5.3 Imp. qt.)
5.2 L (5.5 qt., 4.6 Imp. qt.)
NOTICE
Using engine oil other than ACEA C2 may damage the catalytic converter.