maintenance Lexus IS250 2011 Owners Manual

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6-1. Specifications
Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.)
Dimensions and weight
*1: Unladen vehicle
*2: Vehicle with 18-inch tires
*3: Vehicle with tires other than the above on rear wheels
Overall length180.3 in. (4580 mm)
Overall width70.9 in. (1800 mm)
Overall height *1
2WD
models56.1 in. (1425 mm)
AW D
models56.7 in. (1440 mm)
Wheelbase107.4 in. (2730 mm)
Tr e a d
Front60.4 in. (1535 mm)
Rear60.0 in. (1525 mm)*2
60.4 in. (1535 mm)*3
Vehicle capacity weight
(Occupants + luggage)825 lb. (375 kg)

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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 8 9
Ti r e p r e s s u r e w a r n i n g
system
• When rotating the tires with differing front and rear tire inflation pressures.
• When changing the tire inflation pressure by changing traveling
speed.
•When changing the tire size.
P. 4 0 1
The following items 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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Abbreviation list
Abbreviation/Acronym list
ABBREVIATIONSMEANING
ABSAnti-lock Brake System
AI-SHIFTArtificial Intelligence Shift
ALRAutomatic Locking Retractor
AW DAll Wheel Drive
CRSChild Restraint System
DISPDisplay
ECTElectronic Controlled Transmission
ECUElectronic Control Unit
EDREvent data recorder
ELREmergency Locking Retractor
EPSElectric Power Steering
ETCSElectronic Throttle Control System
GAWRGross Axle Weight Rating
I/MEmission inspection and maintenance
LATCHLower Anchors and Tethers for Children
LEDLight Emitting Diode
MMTMethylcyclopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl
M + SMud and Snow
MTBEMethyl Tertiary Butyl Ether
OBDOn Board Diagnostics
SRSSupplemental Restraint System
TINTire Identification Number
TPMSTire Pressure Warning System
TRACTr a c t i o n C o n t r o l
VDIMVehicle Dynamics Integrated Management

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Cruise control ......................................... 175
Cup holder .............................................. 322
Curtain shield airbags............................ 93
Customizable features ...................... 540
Daytime running light system ........... 166
DefoggerRear window.......................................... 214
Side mirror .............................................. 214
Dimension ............................................... 508
Dinghy towing ............................. 200, 201
Display
Satellite switch mode ....................... 329
Trip information ..................................... 161
Warning message............................. 470
Do-it-yourself maintenance ............ 380
Door courtesy lights Door courtesy lights...........................315
Wattage.................................................. 524
Door pockets..........................................324
Doors Door lock................................ 28, 40, 43
Door windows ....................................... 75
Side mirrors ..............................................72
Driver's seat belt reminder light ..... 463
Driving Correct posture ...................................... 91
Procedures ............................................. 124
Driving position memory ......................53 Electric power steering....................... 185
Electronic key
If the electronic key does not operate properly............................ 493
Emergency, in case of If the engine will not start ............... 489
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P..................................... 491
If the vehicle has a discharged battery ................................................. 498
If the warning buzzer sounds........ 461
If the warning light turns on............ 461
If a warning message is displayed ............................................ 470
If you have a flat tire .......................... 481
If you lose your keys .........................492
If you think something is wrong ...................................................457
If the electronic key does not operate properly............................ 493
If your vehicle becomes stuck .... 504
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ............................506
If your vehicle needs to be
towed ..................................................... 451
If your vehicle overheats..................501
Emergency flashers Switch...................................................... 450
Engine Compartment ..................................... 386
Engine switch ........................................ 134
Hood ....................................................... 383
How to start the engine ................... 134
Identification number ...................... 509
If the engine will not start ............... 489
Ignition switch ....................................... 134
Overheating ..........................................501
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Engine compartment cover............. 388
Engine coolantCapacity...................................................515
Checking ............................................... 392
Preparing and checking before winter ......................................195
Engine coolant temperature gauge ........................................................ 151
Engine immobilizer system ................. 85
Engine oil Capacity................................................... 512
Checking ............................................... 389
Preparing and checking before winter ......................................195
Engine oil maintenance data ............. 391
EPS...............................................................185
Event data recorder............................ 459
First-aid kit storage belt......................347
Floor mat.................................................. 346
Fluid Brake ....................................................... 394
Washer ................................................... 399
Fog lights
Switch ........................................................168
Wattage ................................................. 524
Footwell lights.......................................... 315
Front fog lights Switch ........................................................168
Wattage ................................................. 524 Front passenger occupant
classification system .......................... 104
Front passenger's seat belt reminder light...................................... 463
Front seats Adjustment .................................................51
Driving position memory ..................53
Front turn signal lights
Switch.........................................................147
Wattage ..................................................524
Fuel Capacity .................................................... 511
Fuel gauge................................................ 151
Fuel pump shut off system............ 458
Gas station information ..................576
Information ............................................525
Refueling.................................................... 82
Fuel door ..................................................... 82
Fuel filler door ........................................... 82
Fuel pump shut off system.................458
Fuses .......................................................... 423
Garage door opener ......................... 350
Gas station information...................... 576
Gauges ........................................................151
Glove box ................................................320
Glove box light ......................................320
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Light bulbsReplacing............................................... 439
Wattage ................................................. 524
Lights
Door courtesy lights ..........................315
Emergency flasher switch ............. 450
Fog light switch.....................................168
Hazard light switch...........................450
Headlights switch ................................165
Interior light switch.............................. 317
Outer foot lights...................................315
Overhead courtesy light ................. 315
Personal light switch .......................... 317
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 439
Scuff lights ............................................... 315
Shift lever light .......................................315
Turn signal lever................................... 147
Vanity lights ...........................................327
Wattage ................................................. 524
Load capacity .......................................... 194
Maintenance
Do-it-yourself maintenance .........380
General maintenance ..................... 376
Maintenance data ............................ 508
Maintenance requirements ...........374
Manual transmission............................. 145
Meter Instrument panel light control ....... 152
Meters .........................................................151
Micro dust and pollen filter ................ 210 Mirrors
Inside rear view mirror ....................... 70
Side mirror heater ...............................214
Side mirrors ............................................. 72
Vanity mirrors ...................................... 327
Moon roof................................................... 78
MP3 disc .................................................. 234
Multi-information display ................... 160
Noise from under vehicle...................... 19
Odometer...................................................151
Oil Engine oil............................................... 389
Opener Fuel filler door ......................................... 82
Hood ....................................................... 383
Trunk ........................................................... 47
Outer foot lights Outer foot lights .................................. 315
Wattage ..................................................524
Outside rear view mirrors
Adjusting and folding.......................... 72
Mirror position memory ....................53
Outside temperature display ............. 161
Overhead console ............................... 322
Overhead courtesy lights Overhead courtesy lights ............... 315
Wattage ..................................................524
Overheating, Engine............................ 501L
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Warning buzzersBrake system ......................................... 461
Open door .......................................... 463
Seat belt reminder ............................ 463
Warning lights Anti-lock brake system .................. 462
Brake assist system .......................... 462
Brake system ......................................... 461
Charging system ............................... 462
Electric power steering
warning light ..................................... 462
Low fuel level....................................... 463
Malfunction indicator lamp .......... 462
Master warning light ........................ 463
Open door ........................................... 463
Pretensioners ...................................... 462
Seat belt reminder light .................. 463
SRS airbags .......................................... 462
Tire pressure warning light........................................................ 463
Warning messages AWD system ......................................... 471
Engine oil level .....................................473
Engine oil maintenance...................473
Engine oil pressure........................... 470
Hood ........................................................473
Intuitive parking assist ........... 471, 473
Moon roof..............................................473
Open door ............................................473
Parking brake .......................................473 Smart access system with
push-button start ............................ 477
Steering lock........................................... 471
Tire pressure warning system...................... 471, 473
Trunk ........................................................ 473
Washer fluid ......................................... 473
Washer
Checking .............................................. 399
Preparing and checking before winter ..................................... 195
Switch........................................................ 169
Washing and waxing ...........................368
Weight Cargo capacity ...................................... 191
Load limits .............................................. 194
Weight.................................................... 508
Wheels ....................................................... 416
Window glasses ...................................... 75
Window lock switch ............................... 75
Windows Power windows ..................................... 75
Rear window defogger.....................214
Washer .................................................... 169
Windshield wipers................................. 169
Windshield wiper de-icer................... 215
Wireless remote control key Replacing the battery.........................421
WMA disc ............................................... 234W