engine oil LEXUS IS300 2021 Owners Manual

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Pictorial indexSearch by illustration
For safety
and securityMake sure to read through them
(Main topics: Child seat, theft deterrent system)
Vehicle status
information and
indicatorsReading driving-related information
(Main topics: Meters, multi-information display)
Before drivingOpening and closing the doors and windows,
adjustment before driving
(Main topics: Keys, doors, seats)
DrivingOperations and advice which are necessary for driving
(Main topics: Starting engine, refueling)
Interior featuresUsage of the interior features
(Main topics: Air conditioner, storage features)
Maintenance
and careCaring for your vehicle and maintenance procedures
(Main topics: Interior and exterior, light bulbs)
When trouble
arisesWhat to do in case of malfunction and emergency
(Main topics: Battery discharge, flat tire)
Vehicle
specificationsVehicle specifications, customizable features
(Main topics: Fuel, oil, tire inflation pressure)
For ownersReporting safety defects for U.S. owners, and seat belt,
SRS airbag and headlight aim instructions for Canadian
owners
IndexSearch by symptom
Search alphabetically

4TABLE OF CONTENTS
Positioning a floor jack...............293
Engine compartment.................. 295
Tires ................................................... 303
Tire inflation pressure .................. 312
Wheels............................................... 313
Air conditioning filter...................315
Electronic key battery ................. 316
Checking and replacing fuses ............................................................ 318
Headlight aim................................. 320
Light bulbs ........................................ 321
7-1. Essential information Emergency flashers..................... 328
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ............................. 328
If the vehicle is trapped in rising water............................................... 329
7-2. Steps to take in an emergency If your vehicle needs to be towed............................................................ 331
If you think something is wrong ........................................................... 335
Fuel pump shut off system ........ 336
If a warning light turns on or a warn- ing buzzer sounds ..................... 337
If a warning message is displayed ........................................................... 346
If you have a flat tire..................... 349
If the engine wi ll not start .......... 357
If you lose your keys .................... 358
If the fuel filler door cannot be opened........................................... 359
If the electronic key does not oper- ate properly ................................. 359If the vehicle battery is discharged
........................................................... 361
If your vehicle overheats ........... 365
If the vehicle becomes stuck ... 368
8-1. Specifications Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) ................................................. 372
Fuel information............................ 382
Tire information ............................ 384
8-2. Customization Customizable features .............. 394
8-3. Initialization Items to initialize ........................... 404
9-1. For owners Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ........................................... 406
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners (in French) ................... 406
SRS airbag instructions for Cana- dian owners (in French) ......... 408
Headlight aim instructions for Canadian owners (in French)............................................................ 414
What to do if... (Troubleshooting) ........................................................... 418
Alphabetical Index ........................ 421
7When trouble arises
8Vehicle specifications
9For owners
Index

12Pictorial index
Precautions for winter season ..................................................................................... P.243
To prevent freezing (windshield wiper de-icer)
*................................................. P.259
Precautions for car wash ................................................................................................ P.281
Fuel filler door ........................................................................................................... P.16 1
Refueling method ............................................................................................................... .P.161
Fuel type/fuel tank capacity ...... ................................................................................... P.374
Tires.......................................................................................................................... .P.303
Tire size/inflation pressure ............................................................................... P.303, 379
Winter tires/tire chains .................................................................................................. P.243
Checking/rotation/tire pressure warning system..............................................P.303
Coping with flat tires........................................................................................................ P .349
Hood ..........................................................................................................................P.293
Opening ........................................................................................................................ ....... P.293
Engine oil ..................................................................................................................... ......... P.374
Coping with overheating ............................................................................................... P.365
Warning messages .......................................................................................................... P.346
Headlights ................................................................................................................. P.14 9
Turn signal lights ...................................................................................................... P.142
Parking lights/daytime running lights............................................................... P.149
Side marker lights ................................................................................................... P.149
Tail lights .................................................................................................................... P.149
Stop lights
Tail lights .................................................................................................................... P.149
Back-up lights
Shifting the shift lever to R .............................................................................................. P.13 9
License plate lights ................................................................................................. P.149
*:If equipped
Light bulbs of the exterior lights for driving
(Replacing method: P.321, Watts: P.381)
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672-1. Instrument cluster
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Vehicle status information and indicators
Warning lights inform the driver of mal-
functions in the indicated vehicle’s sys-
tems.
*1: These lights come on when the engine
Warning lights
(U.S.A.)
Brake system warning light*1
(  P.337)
(red)
(Canada)
Brake system warning light*1
(  P.337)
(yellow)
Brake system warning light*1
(  P.337)
High coolant temperature
warning light
*2 (  P.337)
Charging system warning
light
*2 (  P.338)
Low engine oil pressure warn-
ing light
*2 (  P.338)
(U.S.A.)
Malfunction indicator lamp*1
(  P.338)
(Canada)
Malfunction indicator lamp*1
(  P.338)
SRS warning light
*1 (  P.338)
(U.S.A.)
ABS warning light*1 ( P.339)
(Canada)
ABS warning light*1 ( P.339)
Brake Override System warn-
ing light/Drive-Start Control
warning light
*2 (  P.339)
(red)
Electric power steering system
warning light
*1 ( P.340)
(yellow)
Electric power st eering system
warning light
*1 (  P.340)
Low fuel level warning light
(  P.340)
Driver’s and front passenger’s
seat belt re minder light
(  P.340)
Rear passengers’ seat
belt reminder lights
*3
(  P.340)
Tire pressure warning light
*1
(  P.341)
(orange)
LTA indicator ( P.341)
(flashes)
Intuitive parking assist OFF
indicator (if equipped)
( P.341)
(flashes)
RCTA OFF indicator*1 (if
equipped) ( P.342)
(flashes)
PKSB OFF indicator*1 (if
equipped) ( P.342)
(flashes or
illuminates)PCS warning light*1 (  P.342)
Slip indicator
*1 (  P.343)
(flashes)
(U.S.A.)
Parking brake indicator
(  P.343)
(flashes)
(Canada)
Parking brake indicator
(  P.343)
(flashes)
Brake hold operated indicator*1
(  P.343)

752-1. Instrument cluster
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Vehicle status information and indicators
■Display items
 Odometer
Displays the total distance the vehicle has
been driven.
Trip meter A/trip meter B
Displays the distance the vehicle has been
driven since the meter was last reset. Trip
meters A and B can be used to record and
display different distances independently.
 Distance until next engine oil change
Displays the distance the vehicle can be
driven until an oil change is necessary.
■Changing the display
Each time the “ODO TRIP” switch is
pressed, the displayed item will be
changed. When the trip meter is dis-
played, pressing and holding the switch
will reset the trip meter.
■Pop-up display
Distance until the next engine oil
change will displayed when a warning
message indicating that oil mainte-
nance should be performed soon or is
required is displayed.
The brightness of the instrument panel
lights can be adjusted.
WARNING
■The information display at low tem-
peratures
Allow the interior of the vehicle to warm
up before using the liquid crystal infor-
mation display. At extremely low tem-
peratures, the in formation display
monitor may respond slowly, and display
changes may be delayed.
For example, there is a lag between the
driver’s shifting and the new gear number
appearing on the display. This lag could
cause the driver to downshift again,
causing rapid and excessive engine brak-
ing and possibly an accident resulting in
death or injury.
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the engine and
its components
●Do not let the indicator needle of the
tachometer enter the red zone, which
indicates the maximum engine speed.
●The engine may be overheating if the
engine coolant temperature gauge is
in the red zone (H). In this case, imme-
diately stop the vehicle in a safe place,
and check the engine after it has
cooled completely. ( P.365)
Odometer and trip meter dis-
playChanging the instrument panel
light brightness

792-1. Instrument cluster
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Vehicle status information and indicators
Boost gauge/engine oil tempera-
ture gauge/engine oil pressure
gauge (if equipped)
 G-force
 Gear Position
 Tire pressure ( P.305)
 Display off
■Drive information 1/Drive infor-
mation 2/Drive information 3
Displays drive information such as the
following:
Use the displayed values as a reference
only.
 Drive information 1
• Current fuel consumption
• Average fuel economy (after reset)
Drive information 2
• Distance (driving range)
• Average vehicle speed (after reset)
Drive information 3*
• Average fuel economy (after refuel)
• Elapsed time (after start)
*:Except F SPORT models
Displayed items (listed below) can be
changed on . ( P.82)
 Current fuel consumption
Bar type: Displays instantaneous current
fuel consumption
Average fuel economy
After reset: Displays average fuel con-
sumption since the display was reset
*1
After start: Displays average fuel con-
sumption since engine start
After refuel: Displays average fuel con- sumption since refuel
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Average vehicle speed
After reset: Displays average vehicle
speed since the display was reset
*1
After start: Displays average vehicle speed
since engine start
Elapsed time
After reset: Displays elapsed time since the
display was reset
*1
After start: Displays elapsed time since
engine start
 Distance
Driving range: Displays driving range with
remaining fuel
*2, 3
After start: Displays the distance driven
since engine start
 Other
Blank: No item
*1: To reset, display the desired item and
press and hold of the meter con-
trol switch.
*2: This distance is computed based on your average fuel consumption. As a
result, the actual distance that can be
driven may differ from that displayed.
*3: When only a small amount of fuel is added to the tank, the display may not
be updated.
When refueling, turn the engine switch
off. If the vehicle is refueled without
turning the engine switch off, the display
may not be updated.

802-1. Instrument cluster
■Eco Driving IndicatorEco Driving Indicator Light
During Eco-friendly acceleration (Eco
driving), the Eco Driving Indicator Light
will turn on. When the acceleration
exceeds the Zone of Eco driving, or when
the vehicle is stopped, the light turns off.
Eco Driving Indicator Zone Display
Suggests the Zone of Eco driving with cur-
rent Eco driving ratio based on accelera-
tion.
Eco driving ratio based on acceler-
ation
If the acceleration exceeds the Zone of
Eco driving, the right side of the Eco Driv-
ing Indicator Zone Display will illuminate.
At this time, the Eco Driving Indicator Light
will turn off.
Zone of Eco driving
■Speedometer (except F SPORT
models)
Displays the vehicle speed.
■Boost gauge/engine oil tempera-
ture gauge/engine oil pressure
gauge (if equipped)
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Boost gauge
Displays the boost pressure. The display
will change color if th e specified pressure is
exceeded.
Engine oil temperature gauge
Displays the engine oil temperature. The
display will flash if the engine oil tempera-
ture exceeds 284 °F (140 °C).
Engine oil pressure gauge
Displays the engine oil pressure. A buzzer
will sound and warning message will be
displayed if the engine oil pressure
becomes low. ( P.348)
This display is intended for use as a guide-
line. Depending on fact ors such as the road
surface condition, temperature and vehicle
speed, the display may not show the actual
condition of the vehicle.
*: For F SPORT models, this item is not available when the main meter is in the
center position.
■G-force (F SPORT models)*
Displays lateral G-forces on the vehi-
cle.
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B
C
D
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B
C

1013-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
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Before driving
gas station, radio station, large display,
airport or other faci lity that generates
strong radio waves or electrical noise
●When carrying a portable radio, cellular
phone, cordless phone or other wireless
communication device
●When the electronic key is in contact
with, or is covered by the following metal-
lic objects
• Cards to which aluminum foil is attached
• Cigarette boxes that have aluminum foil
inside
• Metallic wallets or bags
•Coins
• Hand warmers made of metal
• Media such as CDs and DVDs
●When other wireless ke ys (that emit radio
waves) are being used nearby
●When carrying the electronic key
together with the following devices that
emit radio waves
• Another vehicle’s electronic key or a wireless key that emits radio waves
• Personal computers or personal digital assistants (PDAs)
• Digital audio players
• Portable game systems
●If window tint with a metallic content or
metallic objects are attached to the rear
window
■Note for the entry function
●Even when the electronic key is within the
effective range (detection areas), the sys-
tem may not operate properly in the fol-
lowing cases:
• The electronic key is too close to the win- dow or outside door handle, near the
ground, or in a high place when the doors
are locked or unlocked.
• The electronic key is near the ground or
in a high place, or too close to the rear
bumper center when the trunk is opened.
• The electronic key is on the instrument panel, rear package tray or floor, or in the
door pockets or glove box when the
engine is started or engine switch modes
are changed.
●Do not leave the electronic key on top of
the instrument panel or near the door
pockets when exiting the vehicle.
Depending on the radio wave reception conditions, it may be detected by the
antenna outside the cabin and the doors
will become lockable from the outside,
possibly trapping the electronic key
inside the vehicle.
●As long as the electronic key is within the
effective range, the doors may be locked
or unlocked by anyone. However, only
the doors detecting the electronic key
can be used to unlock the vehicle.
●Even if the electronic
key is not inside the
vehicle, it may be po ssible to start the
engine if the electronic key is near the
window.
●The doors may unlock or lock if a large
amount of water splashes on the door
handle, such as in the rain or in a car
wash, when the electronic key is within
the effective range. (The doors will auto-
matically be locked after approximately
30 seconds if the doors are not opened
and closed.)
●If the wireless remote control is used to
lock the doors when the electronic key is
near the vehicle, there is a possibility that
the door may not be unlocked by the
entry function. (Use the wireless remote
control to unlock the doors.)
●Touching the door lock or unlock sensor
while wearing gloves may prevent lock or
unlock operation.
●When the lock operation is performed
using the lock sensor, recognition signals
will be shown up to two consecutive
times. After this, no recognition signals
will be given.
●If the door handle becomes wet while the
electronic key is within the effective
range, the door may lock and unlock
repeatedly. In this case, follow the follow-
ing correction procedures to wash the
vehicle:
• Place the electronic key in a location 6 ft. (2 m) or more away from the vehicle.
(Take care to ensure that the key is not
stolen.)
• Set the electronic key to battery-saving mode to disable the smart access system
with push-button start. ( P.100)
●If the electronic key is inside the vehicle
and a door handle becomes wet during a

1294-1. Before driving
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Driving
When the following unusual operation is performed with the accelerator
pedal depressed, the engine output
may be restrained.

When the shift lever is shifted to R
*.
 When the shift lever is shifted from P
or R to forward drive shift positon
such as D
*.
When the system operates, a message
appears on the multi-information display.
Read the message an d follow the instruc-
tion.
*: Depending on the situation, the shift position may not be changed.
■Drive-Start Control (DSC)
When the TRAC is turned off ( P.239),
sudden start restraint control also does not
operate. If your vehicle have trouble escap-
ing from the mud or fresh snow by operat-
ing sudden start restraint control,
deactivate TRAC ( P.239) so that the
vehicle may become able to escape from
the mud or fresh snow.
NOTICE
■If you get a flat tire while driving
A flat or damaged ti re may cause the fol-
lowing situations. Hold the steering
wheel firmly and gradually depress the
brake pedal to slow down the vehicle.
●It may be difficult to control your vehi-
cle.
●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.349)
■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 vehi-
cle:
●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 fol-
lowing:
●Brake function
●Changes in quantity and quality of oil
and fluid used for the engine, transmis-
sion, transfer (AWD models), differen-
tials, etc.
●Lubricant condition for the propeller
shaft, bearings and suspension joints
(where possible), and the function of
all joints, bearings, etc.
Sudden start restraint control
(Drive-Start Control [DSC])

2434-6. Driving tips
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Driving
4-6.Driving tips
Use fluids that are appropriate to
the prevailing outside temperatures.
•Engine oil
• Engine coolant
•Washer fluid
Have a service technician inspect
the condition of the battery.
 Have the vehicle fitted with four
snow tires or purchase a set of tire
chains for the rear tires.
*
Ensure that all tires are the specified size
and brand, and that chains match the size
of the tires.
*: Tire chains cannot be mounted on vehi-
cles with front and rear tires of differing
sizes.
Perform the following according to the
driving conditions:
 Do not try to forcibly open a window
Winter driving tips
Carry out the necessary prepara-
tions and inspections before driving
the vehicle in winter. Always drive
the vehicle in a manner appropriate
to the prevailing weather condi-
tions.
Preparation for winter
WARNING
■Driving with snow tires
Observe the following precautions to
reduce the risk of accidents.
Failure to do so may result in a loss of
vehicle control and cause death or seri-
ous injury.
●Use tires of the specified size.
●Maintain the recommended level of air
pressure.
●Do not drive in excess of 75 mph (120
km/h), regardless of the type of snow
tires being used.
●Use snow tires on all, not just some
wheels.
■Driving with tire chains (vehicles with
front and rear tires of the same size)
Observe the following precautions to
reduce the risk of accidents.
Failure to do so may result in the vehicle
being unable to be driven safely, and may
cause death or serious injury.
●Do not drive in excess of the speed
limit specified for the tire chains being
used, or 30 mph (50 km/h), which-
ever is lower.
●Avoid driving on bumpy road surfaces
or over potholes.
●Avoid sudden acceleration, abrupt
steering, sudden br aking and shifting
operations that cause sudden engine
braking.
●Slow down sufficiently before entering
a curve to ensure that vehicle control is
maintained.
●Do not use LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)
system.
NOTICE
■Repairing or replacing snow tires
Request repairs or replacement of snow
tires from Lexus dealers or legitimate tire
retailers.
This is because the removal and attach-
ment of snow tires affects the operation
of the tire pressure warning valves and
transmitters.
Before driving the vehicle