checking oil Lexus IS250C 2010 Owner's Manual

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Maintenance and care
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Engine oilWith 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 turning off the engine, 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
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STEP3
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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 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 0
Oil quantity
(Low → Full)1.6 qt. (1.5 L, 1.3 Imp. qt.)
ItemsClean funnel
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Alphabetical index
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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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Warning buzzersBrake system ....................................... 463
Open door .......................................... 465
Seat belt reminder ............................ 465
Warning lights Anti-lock brake system .................. 464
Brake assist system .......................... 464
Brake system ....................................... 463
Charging system ............................... 463
Electric power steering
warning light ..................................... 464
Low fuel level....................................... 465
Malfunction indicator lamp .......... 464
Master warning light ........................ 465
Open door ........................................... 465
Pre-collision system ......................... 464
Pretensioners ...................................... 464
Seat belt reminder light .................. 465
SRS airbags .......................................... 464
Tire pressure warning
light........................................................ 465
Warning messages
Dynamic radar cruise control ........................473, 475
Engine oil level .................................... 475
Engine oil maintenance.................. 475
Engine oil pressure............................472
Hood ....................................................... 475
Intuitive parking assist ..........473, 475
Open door ........................................... 475
Parking brake ...................................... 475
Pre-collision system ..............473, 475
Retractable hardtop ..............473, 475 Smart access system with
push-button start ............................482
Steering lock......................................... 473
Tire pressure warning system.................... 473, 475
Trunk ........................................................475
Washer fluid ......................................... 475
Washer
Checking .............................................. 405
Preparing and checking before winter ....................................220
Switch......................................................... 177
Washing and waxing ........................... 374
Weight Cargo capacity .....................................216
Load limits ...............................................219
Weight.....................................................526
Wheels ......................................................420
Window glasses ...................................... 78
Window lock switch ............................... 78
Windows Power windows ..................................... 78
Rear window defogger...................238
Washer ..................................................... 177
Windshield wipers.................................. 177
Wireless remote control key Replacing the battery.......................425
WMA disc ............................................... 257W