checking oil Lexus IS250 2013 Warranty and Services Guide / LEXUS 2013 IS250,IS350 OWNERS MANUAL (OM53B64U)

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Maintenance and care
Engine oilWith the engine at operating temperat ure and turned off, check the oil
level on the dipstick.
■ Checking the engine oil
Park the vehicle on level grou nd. 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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■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 th e 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 1 4
Oil quantity
(Low  Full)1.6 qt. (1.5 L, 1.3 Imp. qt.)
ItemsClean funnel
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3

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Alphabetical index
Emergency flashersSwitch ...................................................... 454
Engine Compartment .......................................391
Engine switch........................................ 140
Hood....................................................... 388
How to start the engine................... 140
Identification number.......................... 511
If the engine will not start ............... 492
Ignition switch....................................... 140
Overheating.........................................504
Engine compartment cover .............393
Engine coolant Capacity ................................................... 517
Checking ...............................................398
Preparing and checking before winter ......................................201
Engine coolant temperature gauge....................................................... 153
Engine immobilizer system................... 91
Engine oil Capacity ...................................................514
Checking ...............................................395
Preparing and checking before winter ......................................201
EPS ................................................................191
Event data recorder ............................... 22 First-aid kit storage belt .....................350
Floor mat .................................................. 349
Fluid
Brake ....................................................... 400
Washer................................................... 405
Fog lights Switch .......................................................... 171
Wattage ................................................. 525
Footwell lights ..........................................319
Front fog lights Switch .......................................................... 171
Wattage ................................................. 525
Front passenger occupant classification system ............................ 110
Front passenger's seat belt
reminder light ..................................... 465F

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Alphabetical index
Warning messagesAWD system ........................................474
Engine oil level .................................... 476
Engine oil maintenance.................. 476
Engine oil pressure............................473
Hood ....................................................... 476
Intuitive parking assist ..........474, 476
Moon roof ............................................. 476
Open door ........................................... 476
Parking brake ...................................... 476
Smart access system with push-button start............................480
Steering lock .........................................474
Tire pressure warning system ....................474, 476
Trunk ........................................................ 476
Washer fluid......................................... 476
Washer Checking ............................................... 405
Preparing and checking before winter ...................................... 201
Switch ........................................................ 173
Washing and waxing ...........................372 Weight
Cargo capacity .....................................197
Load limits ............................................ 200
Weight...................................................... 510
Wheels ...................................................... 422
Window glasses ....................................... 81
Window lock switch ................................ 81
Windows Power windows ...................................... 81
Rear window defogger.................... 218
Washer .....................................................173
Windshield wipers..................................173
Windshield wiper de-icer................... 219
Wireless remote control key Replacing the battery....................... 426
WMA disc* .............................................238
*: For vehicles with a navigation system, refe r to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.