LEXUS IS250C 2013 Owners Manual

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Vehicle specifications
Differential
*: Your Lexus vehicle is filled with “Toyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil” at thefactory. Use Lexus approved “Toyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil” or an
equivalent oil of matching quality that satisfies the above specifications. Please
contact your Lexus dealer for further details.
Automatic transmission
*: The fluid capacity is provided as a reference. If replacement is necessary, con- tact your Lexus dealer.
Oil capacity
IS350C
1.42 qt. (1.35 L, 1.19 Imp. qt.) IS250C
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
Fluid capacity*
IS350C
8.3 qt. (7.9 L, 7.0 Imp. qt.) IS250C
7.9 qt. (7.5 L, 6.6 Imp. qt.)
Fluid typeToyota Genuine ATF WS
NOTICE
Using automatic transmission fluid other than “Toyota Genuine ATF WS” may cause
deterioration in shift quality, locking up of your transmission accompanied by vibra-
tion, and ultimately damage the auto matic transmission of your vehicle.

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Brakes
*1: Minimum pedal clearance when depressed with a force of 110 lbf (490 N, 50kgf) while the engine is running.
*2: Parking brake pedal travel when depressed with a force of 67.4 lbf (300 N,30.6 kgf).
Pe d a l c l e a r a n c e *1
IS 350C
IS 250C4.13 in. (105 mm) Min.
4.3 in. (108 mm) Min.
Pedal free play0.04  0.08 in. (1.0  2.0 mm)
Brake pad wear limit0.04 in. (1.0 mm)
Parking brake lining wear limit0.04 in. (1.0 mm)
Parking brake pedal travel *27  9 clicks
Fluid typeSAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3

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Steering
Tires and wheelsType A
Free playLess than 1.2 in. (30 mm)
Ti r e s i z e
Front tires: 225/45R17 90W
Rear tires: 245/45R17 95W
Spare tire: T125/70D17 98M
Front and rear tire inflation pres-
sure
(Recommended cold tire inflation
pressure)
Driving under normal conditions Front:
35 psi (240 kPa, 2.4 kgf/cm
2 or bar)*
Rear:
38 psi (260 kPa, 2.6 kgf/cm
2 or bar)*
Spare:
60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kgf/cm
2 or bar)
*: When driving at high speeds above 100 mph (160 km/h), in countries where such speeds
are permitted by law, add 4.5 psi (30 kPa, 0.3
kgf/cm
2 or bar) to the front tires and rear
tires. Never exceed the maximum cold tire
inflation pressure indicated on the tire side-
wall.
Wheel size17  8J, 17  4T (spare)
Wheel nut torque76 ft•lbf (103 N•m, 10.5 kgf•m)

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Ty p e B
Ti r e s i z e
Front tires: 225/45R17 91V
Rear tires: 245/45R17 95V
Spare tire: T125/70D17 98M
Front and rear tire inflation pres-
sure
(Recommended cold tire inflation
pressure)
Driving under normal conditions Front:
35 psi (240 kPa, 2.4 kgf/cm
2 or bar)*
Rear:
38 psi (260 kPa, 2.6 kgf/cm
2 or bar)*
Spare:
60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kgf/cm
2 or bar)
*: When driving at high speeds above 100 mph (160 km/h), in countries where such speeds
are permitted by law, add 7.2 psi (50 kPa, 0.5
kgf/cm
2 or bar) to the front tires and rear
tires. Never exceed the maximum cold tire
inflation pressure indicated on the tire side-
wall.
Wheel size17  8J, 17  4T (spare)
Wheel nut torque76 ft•lbf (103 N•m, 10.5 kgf•m)

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Vehicle specifications
Type C
Ti r e s i z e
Front tires: 225/40R18 88Y
Rear tires: 255/40R18 95Y
Spare tire: T145/70D17 106M
Front and rear tire inflation pres-
sure
(Recommended cold tire inflation
pressure)
Driving under normal conditionsFront:
35 psi (240 kPa, 2.4 kgf/cm
2 or bar)*
Rear:
38 psi (260 kPa, 2.6 kgf/cm
2 or bar)*
Spare:
60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kgf/cm
2 or bar)
*: When driving at high speeds above 100 mph (160 km/h), in countries where such speeds
are permitted by law, add 7.2 psi (50 kPa, 0.5
kgf/cm
2 or bar) to the front tires and rear
tires. Never exceed the maximum cold tire
inflation pressure indicated on the tire side-
wall.
Wheel size
Front wheels: 18  8J
Rear wheels: 18 8 1 /2J
Spare wheel: 17  4T
Wheel nut torque76 ft•lbf (103 N•m, 10.5 kgf•m)

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Ty p e D
Ti r e s i z e
Front tires: 225/40R18 88W
Rear tires: 255/40R18 95W
Spare tire: T145/70D17 106M
Front and rear tire inflation pres-
sure
(Recommended cold tire inflation
pressure)
Driving under normal conditions Front:
35 psi (240 kPa, 2.4 kgf/cm
2 or bar)*
Rear:
38 psi (260 kPa, 2.6 kgf/cm
2 or bar)*
Spare:
60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kgf/cm
2 or bar)
*: When driving at high speeds above 100 mph (160 km/h), in countries where such speeds
are permitted by law, add 7.2 psi (50 kPa, 0.5
kgf/cm
2 or bar) to the front tires and rear
tires. Never exceed the maximum cold tire
inflation pressure indicated on the tire side-
wall.
Wheel size
Front wheels: 18  8J
Rear wheels: 18 8 1 /2J
Spare wheel: 17  4T
Wheel nut torque76 ft•lbf (103 N•m, 10.5 kgf•m)

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Type E
Ti r e s i z eFront tires: 225/40RF18 88V
Rear tires: 255/40RF18 95V
Front and rear tire inflation pres-
sure
(Recommended cold tire inflation
pressure)
Driving under normal conditionsFront:
35 psi (240 kPa, 2.4 kgf/cm
2 or bar)*
Rear:
38 psi (260 kPa, 2.6 kgf/cm
2 or bar)*
*: When driving at high speeds above 100 mph (160 km/h), in countries where such speeds
are permitted by law, add 11.7 psi (80 kPa,
0.8 kgf/cm
2 or bar) to the front tires and rear
tires. Never exceed the maximum cold tire
inflation pressure indicated on the tire side-
wall.
Wheel sizeFront wheels: 18  8J
Rear wheels: 18 8 1 /2J
Wheel nut torque76 ft•lbf (103 N•m, 10.5 kgf•m)

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Light bulbs
A: D4S discharge bulbs
B: H11 halogen bulbs
C: Wedge base bulbs (amber)
D: HB3 halogen bulbs
E: Wedge base bulbs (clear)
F: Double end bulbs
Light BulbsBulb No.WTy p e
Exterior
HeadlightsHigh beam
Low/high beam (discharge bulbs)
Low beam (halogen bulbs)
9005
D4SH1160
35
55DA B
Front turn signal lightsWY21W21C
Parking lights (vehicles with
halogen headlights)W5W5E
Front fog lightsH1155B
Rear turn signal lightsWY21W21C
Back-up lights92116E
Outer foot lights5E
Interior
Vanity lights1.5F
Trunk light5F
Interior light5E
Door courtesy lights5E

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Fuel information
■Fuel tank opening for unleaded gasoline
To help prevent incorrect fueling, your Lexus has a fuel tank opening that only
accommodates the special nozzle on unleaded fuel pumps.
■If your engine knocks
●Consult your Lexus dealer.
●You may occasionally notice light knocking for a short time while accelerating
or driving uphill. This is normal and there is no need for concern.
Your vehicle must use only unleaded gasoline.
IS250C
Premium unleaded gasoline with an oc tane rating of 91 (Research Octane
Number 96) or higher required for optimum engine performance. If 91
octane cannot be obtained, you may us e unleaded gasoline with an octane
rating as low as 87 (Research Octane Number 91). Use of unleaded gaso-
line with an octane rating lower than 91 may result in engine knocking. Per-
sistent knocking can lead to engine damage and should be corrected by
refueling with higher octane unleaded gasoline.
IS350C
Premium unleaded gasoline with an oc tane rating of 91 (Research Octane
Number 96) or higher required for optimum engine performance. If 91
octane cannot be obtained, you may us e unleaded gasoline with an octane
rating as low as 87 (Research Octane Number 91). Use of unleaded gaso-
line with an octane rating lower than 91 may result in engine knocking and
significantly reduced perf ormance. Persistent knocking can lead to engine
damage and should be corrected by refueling with higher octane unleaded
gasoline.
At minimum, the gasoline you us e should meet the specifications of
ASTM D4814 in the U.S.A. an d CGSB3.5-M93 in Canada.

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■Gasoline quality
In very few cases, driveability problems may be caused by the brand of gasoline you
are using. If driveability problems persist, try changing the brand of gasoline. If this
does not correct the problem, consult your Lexus dealer.
■Gasoline quality standards
●Automotive manufacturers in the US, Europe and Japan have developed a
specification for fuel quality called World-Wide Fuel Charter (WWFC) that is
expected to be applied worldwide.
●The WWFC consists of four categories that are based on required emission
levels. In the US, category 4 has been adopted.
●The WWFC improves air quality by lowering emissions in vehicle fleets, and
customer satisfaction th rough better performance.
■Lexus recommends the use of gasoline containing detergent additives
●Lexus recommends the use of gasoline that contains detergent additives to
avoid build-up of engine deposits.
●All gasoline sold in the U.S.A. contains minimum detergent additives to clean
and/or keep clean intake systems, per EPA’s lowest additives concentration pro-
gram.
●Lexus strongly recommends the use of Top Tier Detergent Gasoline. For more
information on Top Tier Detergent Gasoline and a list of marketers, please go to
the official website www.toptiergas.com.
■Lexus recommends the use of cleaner burning gasoline
Cleaner burning gasoline, including reform ulated gasoline that contains oxygen-
ates such as ethanol or MTBE (Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether) is available in many
areas.
Lexus recommends the use of cleaner burning gasoline and appropriately blended
reformulated gasoline. These types of gasoline provide excellent vehicle perfor-
mance, reduce vehicle emissions and improve air quality.