transmission fluid Lexus IS300 2016 Quick Guide / LEXUS 2016 IS200T,IS300,IS350 OWNERS MANUAL (OM53D18U)

1574-1. Before driving
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Driving
IS350/300/200t_U (OM53D18U)
NOTICE
■When driving the vehicle
●Do not depress the accelerator and brake pedals at the same time during driving, as
this may restrain the engine output.
●Do not use the accelerator pedal or depress the accelerator and brake pedals at the
same time to hold the vehicle on a hill.
■When parking the vehicle
Always shift the shift lever to P. Failure to do so may cause the vehicle to move or the
vehicle may accelerate suddenly if the accelerator pedal is ac cidentally depressed.
■Avoiding damage to vehicle parts
●Do not turn the steering wheel fully in either direction and hold it there for an
extended period of time.
Doing so may damage the power steering motor.
●When driving over bumps in the road, drive as slowly as possible to avoid damaging
the wheels, underside of the vehicle, etc.
●IS200t only: Make sure to idle the engine immediately after high speed driving or hill
climbing. Stop the engine only after the turbocharger has cooled down.
Failure to do so may cause damage to the turbocharger.
■If you get a flat tire while driving
A flat or damaged tire may cause the follo wing situations. Hold the steering wheel
firmly and gradually depress the brak e pedal to slow down the vehicle.
●It may be difficult to control your vehicle.
●The vehicle will make abnormal sounds or vibrations.
●The vehicle will lean abnormally.
Information on what to do in case of a flat tire ( P. 4 9 6 )
■When encountering flooded roads
Do not drive on a road that has flooded after heavy rain etc. Doing so may cause the
following serious damage to the vehicle:
●Engine stalling
●Short in electrical components
●Engine damage caused by water immersion
In the event that you drive on a flooded road and the vehicle is flooded, be sure to have
your Lexus dealer check the following:
●Brake function
●Changes in quantity and quality of oil and fluid used for the engine, transmission,
transfer (AWD models), differential, etc.
●Lubricant condition for the propeller shaft, bearings and suspension joints (where
possible), and the function of all joints, bearings, etc.

1724-2. Driving procedures
IS350/300/200t_U (OM53D18U)
To enter M mode, shift the shift lever to M. Gears can then be selected by oper-
ating the shift lever or paddle shift switches, allowing you to drive in the gear of
your choice.
Upshifting
Downshifting
The gear changes once every time the
shift lever or paddle shift switch is oper-
ated.
8-speed models: Th e selected gear,
from M1 to M8, will be fixed and dis-
played in the meter.
6-speed models: The selected gear,
from M1 to M6, will be fixed and dis-
played in the meter.
When in the M position, the gear will no t change unless the shift lever or pad-
dle shift switches are operated.
However, even when in the M position, the gears will be automatically
changed in the following situation:
●When vehicle speed drops (downshift only).
●When the automatic transmission flui d or engine coolant temperature is
low.
●When automatic transmission fluid temperature is high.
●When the needle of the tachometer is in the red zone (the range which
exceeds the allowable revs of the engine).
In the following situations, the gear will not shift even if the shift lever or paddle
shift switches are operated.
●“1st Gear not available due to slippe ry road surface” is displayed on the
multi information display.
●The vehicle speed is low (upshift only).
Selecting gears in the M position
1
2

1734-2. Driving procedures
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Driving
IS350/300/200t_U (OM53D18U)
■Automatic deactivation of shift range selection in the D position
Shift range selection in the D position will be deactivated in the following situations:
●When the vehicle comes to a stop
●If the accelerator pedal is depressed for more than a certain period of time
●When the shift lever is shifted to a position other than D
■To protect the automatic transmission
“Transmission Fluid High Temperature” is displayed on the multi-information display and
a function is adopted that automatically selects a higher shift range when the fluid tem-
perature is high. Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
■Downshifting restriction warning buzzer
To help ensure safety and driving performa nce, downshifting operation may sometimes
be restricted. In some circumstances, downshifting may not be possible even when the
shift lever or paddle shift switch is operated. (A buzzer will sound twice.)
■Snow mode automatic deactivation
Snow mode is automatically deactivated if the engine switch is turned off after driving in
snow mode.
■Gear position display on the multi-information display
When Gear positions is selected for a Drive Information screen on the multi-information
display and the shift lever is in the D or M position, the currently selected gear position
will be displayed on the multi-information disp lay. (The display changes according to the
shift lever position and driving conditions.)
■When driving with cruise control or dynamic radar cruise control activated
Even when performing the following actions with the intent of enabling engine braking,
engine braking will not activate because cruise control or dynamic radar cruise control
will not be canceled.
●8-speed models: While driving in the D posi tion, downshifting to 7, 6, 5 or 4.
(  P. 198, 202)
●6-speed models: While driving in the D position, downshifting to 5 or 4.
( P. 198, 202)
●When switching the driving mode to sp ort mode while driving in D position.
(  P. 2 4 6 )

4768-2. Steps to take in an emergency
IS350/300/200t_U (OM53D18U)
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds
Calmly perform the following actions if any of the warning lights comes on or
flashes. If a light comes on or flashes, but then goes off, this does not necessar-
ily indicate a malfunction in the system. However, if this continues to occur,
have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
Warning light and warning buzzer list
Warning lightWarning light/Details/Actions
(U.S.A.)
(Canada)
Brake system warning light (warning buzzer)*1
Indicates that:
• The brake fluid level is low; or
• The brake system is malfunctioning This light also comes on when the parking brake is not released.
If the light turns off after the pa rking brake is fully released the
system is operating normally.
 Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your
Lexus dealer. Continuing to drive the vehicle may be dangerous.
Charging system warning light
Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging system
 Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your
Lexus dealer.
(U.S.A.)
(Canada)
Malfunction indicator lamp Indicates a malfunction in:
• The electronic engine control system;
• The electronic throttle control system; or
• The electronic automatic transmission control system
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
SRS warning light
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The SRS airbag system;
• The front passenger occupant classification system; or
• The seat belt pretensioner system
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
(U.S.A.)
(Canada)
ABS warning light Indicates a malfunction in:
• The ABS; or
• The brake assist system
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.

4878-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
IS350/300/200t_U (OM53D18U)
Indicates that the automatic transmission fluid tempera-
ture is too highA buzzer also sounds.
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
(AWD models)
Indicates a malfunctio n in the AWD system
A buzzer also sounds.
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
(If equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the VGRS (Variable Gear
Ratio Steering) system
A buzzer also sounds.
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
Indicates that the engine was stopped while driving
A buzzer also sounds.
 Operate the steering wheel with more force than
usual.
Indicates that the engine switch is turned off or turned to
ACCESSORY mode and the driver’s door is opened
while the lights are turned on
A buzzer also sounds.
 Turn the lights off.
(If equipped)
Indicates that the moon roof is not fully closed (with the
engine switch off, and the driver’s door open)
A buzzer also sounds.
 Close the moon roof.
Indicates that the windows are not fully closed (with the
engine switch off, and the driver’s door open)
A buzzer also sounds.
 Close all the windows.
Wa r n i n g m e s s a g eDetails/Actions
(Flashes)
(Flashes)
(Flashes)

5329-1. Specifications
IS350/300/200t_U (OM53D18U)
*: The fluid capacity is a reference quantity. If replacement is necessary, contact your Lexus dealer.
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 match-
ing quality to satisfy the above specification. Please contact your Lexus dealer for further
details.
Automatic transmission
Fluid capacity*
IS350 (2WD)10.0 qt. (9.5 L, 8.4 Imp. qt.)
IS350/IS300
(AWD)10.6 qt. (10.0 L, 8.8 Imp. qt.)
IS200t9.5 qt. (9.0 L, 7.9 Imp. qt.)
Fluid typeTo y o t a G e n u i n e AT F W S
NOTICE
■Automatic transmission fluid type
Using transmission fluid other than “Toyota Genuine ATF WS” may cause deterioration
in shift quality, locking up of your transm ission accompanied by vibration, and ulti-
mately damage the transmission of your vehicle.
Front differential (AWD models)
Oil capacity 0.74 qt. (0.70 L, 0.61 Imp. qt.)
Oil type and viscosityHypoid gear oil API GL-5
Above 0F (-18 C): SAE90
Below 0 F (-18 C): SAE80W or SAE80W-90
Rear differential
Oil capacity1.42 qt. (1.35 L, 1.19 Imp. qt.)
Oil type and viscosityToyota Genuine Differential gear oil LT
75W-85 GL-5 or equivalent

586Alphabetical index
IS350/300/200t_U (OM53D18U)
Emergency flashers ............................. 466
Engine ....................................................... 526ACCESSORY mode....................... 165
Compartment ...................................... 423
Engine switch ........................................ 164
Hood ..........................................................421
How to start the engine ................... 164
Identification number .......................526
If the engine will not start............... 506
Ignition switch (engine switch)..... 164
Overheating .......................................... 516
Engine coolant....................................... 428 Capacity .................................................. 531
Checking................................................428
Preparing and checking before winter ....................................270
Engine coolant temperature gauge ..........................................................81
Engine immobilizer system ................. 69
Engine oil ................................................. 425 Capacity ................................................. 527
Checking................................................425
Preparing and checking before winter ....................................270
Engine oil maintenance data ............427
Engine switch ...........................................164
Enhanced VSC ..................................... 249
EPS (Electronic Power Steering) ........ 250Function ................................................. 250
Warning light ....................................... 477
Event data recorder (EDR) ...................10 First-aid kit storage belt..................... 385
Flat tire .......................................................496
Floor mats....................................................26
Fluid
Automatic transmission .................. 532
Brake........................................................ 533
Washer ................................................... 433
Fog lights....................................................186 Replacing light bulbs ....................... 463
Switch ....................................................... 186
Wattage .................................................536
Footwell light .......................................... 378 Wattage .................................................536
Front passenger occupant classification system ............................ 47
Front personal lights ............................379 Wattage .................................................536
Front seats ................................................. 123 Adjustment.............................................. 123
Cleaning.................................................409
Correct driving posture .................... 28
Driving position memory................. 126
Head restraints .......................................131
Power easy access system ............. 126
Seat heaters ...........................................377
Seat position memory ....................... 126
Seat ventilators.....................................377F