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1-5. Refueling
Closing the fuel tank capWhen replacing the fuel tank cap,
turn it until a clicking sound is
heard.
After releasing your hand, the cap
will turn slightly in the opposite
direction.
■Fuel types
Use unleaded gasoline. (Octane rating 91 [Research Octane Number 96] or
higher)
■Fuel tank capacity (reference)
17.2 gal. (65 L, 14.3 Imp. gal.)
■When the fuel filler door opener is inoperable
The lever can be used to open the fuel filler
door if the fuel filler door cannot be opened
using the inside switch because the battery is
discharged or for any other reason.

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6-1. Specifications
Electrical system
DifferentialFront
Rear
*: Your Lexus vehicle is filled with “Toyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil” at the factory. Use Lexus approved “Toyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil” or an
equivalent of matching quality to satisf y the above specification. Please contact
your Lexus dealer for further details.
Battery
Open voltage* at
68 F (20 C):12.6 12.8 V Fully charged
12.2 
12.4 V Half charged
11.8 
12.0 V Discharged
(*: Voltage checked 20 minutes after
the engine and all the lights are turned
off)
Charging rates5 A max.
Oil capacity0.74 qt. (0.70 L, 0.61 Imp. qt.)
Oil typeHypoid gear oil API GL-5
Oil viscosityAbove 0 F (-18 C): SAE90
Below 0 F (-18 C): SAE80W or SAE80W-90
Oil capacity
IS350:
1.42 qt. (1.35 L, 1.19 Imp. qt.)
IS250: 1.20 qt. (1.15 L, 1.01 Imp. qt.)
Oil type and viscosity*Toyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil LT 75W-85
GL-5 or equivalent

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6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
Maximum inflation pres-
sureThe maximum cold inflated pressure to which a tire
may be inflated, shown on the sidewall of the tire
Maximum loaded vehicle
weight
The sum of:
(a) Curb weight
(b) Accessory weight
(c) Vehicle capacity weight
(d) Production options weight
Normal occupant weight150 lb. (68 kg) times the number of occupants speci-
fied in the second column of Table 1
* that follows
Production options
weight
The combined weight of installed regular production
options weighing over 5 lb. (2.3 kg) in excess of the
standard items which they replace, not previously
considered in curb weight or accessory weight,
including heavy duty brakes, ride levelers, roof rack,
heavy duty battery, and special trim
Vehicle capacity weight
(Total load capacity)The rated cargo and luggage load plus 150 lb. (68
kg) times the vehicle's designated seating capacity
Occupant distributionDistribution of occupants in a vehicle as specified in
the third column of Table 1
* below
Recommended inflation
pressureCold tire inflation pressure recommended by a man-
ufacturer.
RimA metal support for a tire or a tire and tube assembly
upon which the tire beads are seated
Rim diameter
(Wheel diameter)Nominal diameter of the bead seat
Rim size designationRim diameter and width
Rim type designationThe industry manufacturer's designation for a rim by
style or code
Tire related termMeaning

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Alphabetical index
Back-up lightsWattage ................................................. 536
Battery Checking ...............................................408
If the vehicle has a discharged battery................................................... 510
Preparing and checking before winter .................................... 206
Bluetooth
® audio* ............................... 276
Bluetooth® phone*..............................294
Bottle holders ........................................ 334
Brake Fluid .......................................................... 406
Parking brake ........................................155
Brake assist ............................................... 196
Care Exterior ................................................... 378
Interior..................................................... 382
Seat belts ............................................... 383
Cargo capacity ..................................... 202
Cargo hooks ...........................................357
CD changer* .......................................... 237
CD player* .............................................. 237
Chains ....................................................... 206 Child restraint system
Booster seats, definition .................... 114
Booster seats, installation ................. 121
Convertible seats, definition ............ 114
Convertible seats, installation ......... 121
Front passenger occupant classification system ....................... 109
Infant seats, definition .......................... 114
Infant seats, installation ....................... 121
Installing CRS with LATCH anchors ................................................... 119
Installing CRS with seat belts .......... 121
Installing CRS with top straps........124
Child safety Airbag precautions ............................ 104
Battery precautions .................410, 512
Child restraint system ......................... 114
Child-protectors ................................... 49
How your child should wear the seat belt ..........................................68
Installing child restraints..................... 118
Moon roof precautions......................86
Power window lock switch ............. 80
Power window precautions ............ 82
Removed electronic key battery precautions .......................434
Seat belt comfort guide .....................66
Seat belt extender precautions...... 70
Seat belt precautions ..........................69
Seat heater precautions..... 347, 350
Trunk precautions................................. 54
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*: For vehicles with a navigation system, refe r to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.

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Alphabetical index
Rear turn signal lightsReplacing light bulbs ......................... 451
Wattage ................................................. 536
Rear view mirror Compass ............................................... 366
Rear window defogger*.....................224
Replacing Electronic key battery ..................... 433
Fuses ........................................................ 435
Light bulbs .............................................. 451
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ......................................... 562
Safety Connect ..................................... 370
Scuff lights ............................................... 325
Seat belts Adjusting the seat belt ....................... 66
Automatic locking retractor.............67
Child restraint system installation ............................................. 118
Cleaning and maintaining the seat belts..................................... 383
Emergency locking retractor ..........67
How to wear your seat belt............. 65
How your child should wear the seat belt.......................................... 68
Pregnant women, proper seat belt use..........................67
Reminder light......................................473
Seat belt extenders .............................. 68
Seat belt pretensioners...................... 66 Seat heaters ..........
...................... 345, 348
Seat ventilators ......................................348
Seating capacity ....................................205
Seats Adjustment ...............................................56
Adjustment precautions .................... 57
Child seats/child restraint system installation.............................. 118
Cleaning .................................................382
Driver’s seat position memory ...... 58
Head restraint ......................................... 62
Properly sitting in the seat ................96
Seat heaters ............................. 345, 348
Ventilated seats ................................. 348
Service reminder indicators ............. 164
Shift lever Automatic transmission ................... 146
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P .................................. 503
Manual transmission ......................... 152
Shift lever lights...................................... 325
Shift lock system ................................... 503
Shopping bag hooks............................ 357
Side airbags................................................98
Side marker lights Switch......................................................... 172
Side mirror Adjusting and folding...........................77
Mirror position memory ................... 58
“SOS” button .......................................... 370
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*: For vehicles with a navigation system, refe r to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.

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Alphabetical index
WeightCargo capacity .................................. 202
Load limits ............................................. 205
Weight .................................................... 520
Wheels ..................................................... 428
Window glasses ...................................... 80
Window lock switch............................... 80
Windows Power windows .................................... 80
Rear window defogger ...................224
Washer ..................................................... 178
Windshield wipers ................................. 178
Windshield wiper de-icer ..................225
Wireless remote control key Replacing the battery ...................... 433
WMA disc* .............................................244
*: For vehicles with a navigation system, refe r to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.