service LEXUS IS300 2021 Owner's Manual

3828-1. Specifications
■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.
■Recommendation of the use of gasoline
containing detergent additives
●Lexus recommends the use of gasoline
that contains detergent additives to avoid
the 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 additive s concentration pro-
gram.
●Lexus strongly recommends the use of
Top Tier Detergent Gasoline. For more
information on Top Tier Detergent Gaso-
line and a list of marketers, please go to
the official websit e www.toptiergas.com.
■Recommendation of the use of low
emissions gasoline
Gasolines containing oxygenates such as
ethers and ethanol, as well as reformulated gasolines, are available in some cities.
These fuels are typically acceptable for use,
providing they meet other fuel require-
ments.
Lexus recommends these fuels, since the
formulations allow for reduced vehicle
emissions.
■Non-recommendation of the use of
blended gasoline
●Use only gasoline containing up to 15%
ethanol.
DO NOT use any flex-fuel or gasoline
that could contain more than 15% etha-
nol, including from
any pump labeled
E30 (30% ethanol [ ]), E50 (50%
ethanol [ ]), E85 (85% ethanol [ ])
(which are only some examples of fuel
containing more than 15% ethanol).
●If you use gasohol in your vehicle, be sure
that it has an octane rating no lower than
91.
●Lexus does not recommend the use of
gasoline containing methanol.
■Non-recommendation of the use of gas-
oline containing MMT
Some gasoline contains an octane enhanc-
ing additive called MMT (Methylcyclopen-
tadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl).
Lexus does not recommend the use of gas-
oline that contains MMT. If fuel containing
MMT is used, your emission control system
may be adversely affected.
The malfunction indicator lamp on the
instrument cluster may come on. If this hap-
pens, contact your Lexus dealer for service.
■If your engine knocks
●Consult your Lexus dealer.
●You may occasionally notice light knock-
ing for a short time wh ile accelerating or
Fuel information
You must only use unleaded gaso-
line.
Select premium unleaded gasoline
with an octane rating of 91
(Research Octane Number 96) or
higher required for optimum
engine performance and fuel econ-
omy.
If the octane rating is less than 91,
damage to the engine may occur
and may void the vehicle warranty.
At minimum, the gasoline you use
should meet the specifications of
ASTM D4814 in the U.S.A..
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3878-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
Wheel diameter
Bead
Sidewall
Shoulder
Tread
Belt
Inner liner
Reinforcing rubber
Carcass
Rim lines
Bead wires
Chafer
This information has been prepared in
accordance with regulations issued by
the National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration of the U.S. Department
of Transportation.
It provides the purchasers and/or pro-
spective purchasers of Lexus vehicles
with information on uniform tire quality
grading.
Your Lexus dealer will help answer any questions you may have as you read this
information.
■DOT quality grades
All passenger vehicle tires must con-
form to Federal Safety Requirements in
addition to these grades. Quality
grades can be found where applicable
on the tire sidewall between tread
shoulder and maximum section width.
For example: Treadwear 200 Traction AA
Temperature A
■Treadwear
The treadwear grade is a comparative
rating based on the wear rate of the tire
when tested under controlled condi-
tions on a specified government test
course.
For example, a tire graded 150 would wear
one and a half (1 - 1/2) times as well on the
government course as a tire graded 100.
The relative performance of tires depends
upon the actual conditions of their use.
Performance may differ significantly from
the norm due to variatio ns in driving habits,
service practices and differences in road
characteristics and climate.
■Traction AA, A, B, C
The traction grades, from highest to
lowest, are AA, A, B and C, and they
represent the tire’s ability to stop on
wet pavement as measured under con-
trolled conditions on specified govern-
ment test surfaces of asphalt and
concrete.
A tire marked C may have poor traction
performance.
Warning: The traction grade assigned to
this tire is based on braking (straight
ahead) traction tests and does not include
Tire section names
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
C
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K

429Alphabetical Index
Pregnant women, proper seat belt use.............................................................................24
Reminder light and buzzer ...................340
Seat belt extender ........................................ 25
Seat belt pretensioners ...............................27
SRS warning light ......................................338
Seat heaters ..................................................... 261
Seat position memory................................. 108
Seat ventilators ............................................... 261
Seating capacity.............................................132
Seats Adjustment..................................................... 106
Adjustment precautions .......................... 106
Child seats/child restraint system installa-tion ...................................................................... 41
Cleaning......................................................... 283
Driving position memory........................ 108
Head restraints ................................................ 111
Power easy access system .................... 108
Properly sitting in the seat .........................23
Seat heaters .................................................... 261
Seat position memory .............................. 108
Seat ventilators.............................................. 261
Sensor Automatic headlight system...................149
Automatic High Beam system............... 151
Inside rear view mirror............................... 115
Intuitive parking assist................................210
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)..................... 180
Parking Support Brake function (rear-crossing vehicles)...................... 232
Parking Support Brake function (static objects).........................................................227
Radar sensor..................................... 164, 204
Rain-sensing windshield wipers.......... 159
RCTA ................................................................ 217
Service reminder message ..................... 286
Shift lever Automatic transmission ........................... 138
Side airbags ...................................................... 28
Side marker lights Light switch .....................................................149 Replacing light bulbs ................................ 322
Side mirrors Adjustment ....................................................... 116
BSM (Blind Sport Monitor)..................202
Folding................................................................ 117
Linked mirror functi on when reversing
............................................................................. 116
Mirror position memory ..........................108
RCTA function ..............................................216
Side turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ................................ 322
Turn signal lever ...........................................142
Side windows ................................................... 118
Smart access system with push-button startAntenna location ........................................... 99
Entry functions ................................................ 92
Starting the engine ......................................134
Snow mode ..................................................... 140
Snow tires ....................................................... 243
Spare tire......................................................... 349 Storage location ........................................ 350
Spark plug ...................................................... 376
Specifications ................................................ 372
Speedometer .................................... 71, 72, 80
Steering lock Column lock release ..................................134
Steering lock system warning message............................................................................134
Steering wheel Adjustment ....................................................... 113
Heated steering wheel ..............................261
Meter control switches ...............................77
Power easy access system .................... 108
Steering wheel position memory........108
Stop lights Replacing light bulbs ................................ 322
Storage features .......................................... 266
Stuck If the vehicle becomes stuck ............... 368
Sun visors .......................................................... 271