oil temperature LEXUS IS300 2021 Owners Manual

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

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)
*
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.
A
B
C
D
A
B
C

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

3758-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
*: The engine oil capacity is a reference quantity to be used when changing the
engine oil. Warm up and turn off the
engine, wait more than 5 minutes, and
check the oil level on the dipstick.
■Engine oil selection
“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” is used in
your Lexus vehicle. Use Lexus
approved “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil”
or equivalent to satisfy the following
grade and viscosity.
Oil grade: ILSAC GF-5 multigrade
engine oil
Recommended viscosity: SAE 0W-20
SAE 0W-20 is the best choice for
good fuel economy and good starting
in cold weather.
If SAE 0W-20 is not available, SAE
5W-20 oil may be used. However, it
must be replaced with SAE 0W-20 at
the next oil change.
Outside temperature
Oil viscosity (0W-20 is explained here
as an example):
• The 0W in 0W-20 indicates the characteristic of the oil which allows
cold startability. Oils with a lower
value before the W allow for easier
starting of the engine in cold
weather. • The 20 in 0W-20 indicates the vis-
cosity characteristic of the oil when
the oil is at high temperature. An oil
with a higher viscosity (one with a
higher value) may be better suited if
the vehicle is operated at high
speeds, or under extreme load con-
ditions.
How to read oil container label:
The International Lubricant Specifica-
tion Advisory Committee (ILSAC)
Certification Mark is added to some oil
containers to help you select the oil you
should use.
A

3888-1. Specifications
cornering (turning) traction.
■Temperature A, B, C
The temperature grades are A (the
highest), B, and C, representing the
tire’s resistance to the generation of
heat and its ability to dissipate heat
when tested under controlled condi-
tions on a specified indoor laboratory
test wheel.
Sustained high temperature can cause the
material of the tire to degenerate and
reduce tire life, and excessive temperature
can lead to sudden tire failure. Grade C corresponds to
a level of perfor-
mance which all passenger car tires must
meet under the Fede ral Motor Vehicle
Safety Standard No. 109.
Grades B and A represent higher levels of
performance on the laboratory test wheel
than the minimum required by law.
Warning: The temperature grades of a tire
assume that it is properly inflated and not
overloaded.
Excessive speed, unde rinflation, or exces-
sive loading, either separately or in combi-
nation, can cause heat buildup and
possible tire failure.
Glossary of tire terminology
Tire related termMeaning
Cold tire inflation pressure
Tire pressure when the vehicle has been parked for
three hours or more, or has not been driven more
than 1 mile or 1.5 km under that condition
Maximum inflation pressureThe maximum cold inflated pressure to which a tire
may be inflated, shown on the sidewall of the tire
Recommended inflation pressureCold tire inflation pressure recommended by a
manufacturer
Accessory weight
The combined weight (in excess of those standard
items which may be replaced) of automatic trans-
mission, power steering, power brakes, power win-
dows, power seats, radio and heater, to the extent
that these items are available as factory-installed
equipment (whether installed or not)
Curb weight
The weight of a motor vehicle with standard equip-
ment, including the maximum capacity of fuel, oil
and coolant, and if so equipped, air conditioning
and additional weight optional engine

424Alphabetical Index
Hood................................................................ 293
How to start the engine............................134
Identification number ............................... 373
If the engine will not start ....................... 357
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ................................................ 328
Ignition switch (engine switch) ............. 134
Overheating.................................................365
Tachometer ............................................... 71, 72
Engine coolant Capacity ......................................................... 376
Checking .......................................................298
Preparing and checking before winter......................................................................... 243
Engine coolant temperature gauge . 71, 72
Engine immobilizer system ........................ 60
Engine oil Capacity ......................................................... 374
Checking ....................................................... 296
Preparing and checking before winter......................................................................... 243
Warning light ...............................................338
Engine oil maintenance data .................. 298
Engine oil pressure gauge .......................... 80
Engine oil temperature gauge .................. 80
Engine switch ..................................................134 Auto power off function ...........................136
Changing the engine switch modes..136
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ................................................ 328
Enhanced Vehicle Stability Control (Enhanced VSC) ...................................... 238
Enhanced VSC (Enhanced Vehicle Stabil- ity Control) .................................................. 238
EPS (Electric Power Steering) .............. 238 Warning light ...............................................340
Event data recorder (EDR) ............................7
F
First-aid kit storage belt ............................ 268
Flat tire Tire pressure warning system ............ 305 Vehicles with a spare tire.......................349
Floor mats ...........................................................22
Fluid Automatic transmission .......................... 377
Brake ................................................................378
Washer ...........................................................302
Footwell lights ............................................... 263 Wattage ........................................................... 381
Front passenger occupant classification system .............................................................. 36
Front seats Adjustment ..................................................... 106
Cleaning .........................................................283
Correct driving posture ............................ 23
Driving position memory ........................ 108
Head restraints................................................. 111
Memory recall function............................ 109
Power easy access system .................... 108
Seat heaters ....................................................261
Seat position memory ..............................108
Seat ventilators ..............................................261
Front side marker light Light switch .................................................... 149
Replacing light bulbs ................................ 322
Front turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs .................... 322, 323
Turn signal lever ...........................................142
Wattage ........................................................... 381
Fuel Capacity ......................................................... 374
Fuel gauge ..................................................71, 72
Fuel pump shut off system.....................336
Information ....................................................382
Refueling............................................................ 161
Type .................................................................. 374
Warning light .............................................. 340
Fuel consumption Average fuel economy .............................. 79
Current fuel consumption ........................ 79
Fuel filler door If the fuel filler do or cannot be opened
......................................................................... 359

427Alphabetical Index
MirrorsInside rear view mirror................................114
Outside rear view mirror defoggers255
Outside rear view mirrors ....................... 116
Vanity mirrors................................................ 271
Moon roof Door lock linked moon roof operation.............................................................................121
Jam protection function..............................121
Operation........................................................120
Multi-information display .............................76 Audio system-linked display.....................81
Boost gauge....................................................80
Drive information 1/Drive information 2/Drive information 3............................. 79
Driving information display...................... 78
Driving support system information dis- play .....................................................................81
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range ........................................ 192
Eco Driving Indicator .................................80
Engine oil pressure gauge .......................80
Engine oil temperature gauge ...............80
Gear Position ...................................................81
G-force..............................................................80
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)..................... 185
Menu icons ....................................................... 77
Meter control switches ............................... 77
Navigation system-linked display ..........81
Pop-up display............................................... 76
Settings .............................................................. 82
Speedometer..................................................80
Tire pressure ............................................... 305
Warning message..................................... 346
N
Navigation system-linked display..............81
Noise from under vehicle .............................. 5
O
“ODO TRIP” switch .......................................75 Odometer ......................................................... 75
Odometer and trip meter display
Display items ................................................... 75
“ODO TRIP” switch .................................... 75
Pop-up display ............................................... 75
Oil Engine oil........................................................ 374
Front differential oil............. ....................... 377
Rear differential oil......... ..................... ....... 377
Opener Fuel filler door ................................................. 161
Hood ................................................................293
Trunk ................................................................... 97
Outer foot lights Location ..........................................................263
Outside rear view mirrors Adjustment ....................................................... 116
BSM (Blind Sport Monitor)..................202
Folding................................................................ 117
Linked mirror functi on when reversing
............................................................................. 116
Mirror position memory ..........................108
Outside rear view mirror defoggers255
RCTA function ..............................................216
Outside temperature.............................. 71, 72
Overheating .................................................. 365
P
Paddle shift switches ........................... 140, 141
Panic mode ....................................................... 90
Parking assist sensors (intuitive parking assist) ...............................................................210
Parking brake Operation ........................................................143
Parking brake engaged warning buzzer........................................................................... 145
Warning light ...............................................343
Warning message ...................................... 145
Parking lights Light switch .................................................... 149
Replacing light bulbs ................................ 322

431Alphabetical Index
TiresChains ............................................................. 244
Checking .......................................................303
If you have a flat tire .................................. 349
Inflation pressure.......................................... 312
Information ....................................................384
Replacing ....................................................... 349
Rotating tires ............................................... 305
Size.................................................................... 379
Snow tires ...................................................... 243
Spare tire........................................................ 349
Tire inflation pressu re display function
........................................................................ 305
Tire pressure warning system ............ 305
Warning light .................................................341
Tools.................................................................. 350
Top tether strap.................................................51
Total load capacity ...................................... 372
Towing Dinghy towing ...............................................133
Emergency towing .....................................331
Towing eyelet .............................................. 333
Trailer towing ................................................. 132
TRAC (Traction Control) ........................ 238
Traction Control (TRAC) ........................ 238
Trailer towing ..................................................132
Transmission Automatic transmission ........................... 138
Driving mode select switch .................. 236
M mode ..............................................................141
Paddle shift switches ......................... 140, 141
Snow mode ................................................... 140
Trip meters .........................................................75
Trunk .................................................................... 96 Internal trunk release lever ...................... 98
Smart access system with push-button start ................................................................... 97
Trunk features..............................................268
Trunk lid light................................................... 97
Trunk light......................................................... 97
Trunk opener main switch ....................... 98
Trunk opener switch ................................... 97 Wireless remote control ........................... 97
Trunk lid light .....................................................97
Trunk light ...........................................................97 Wattage ........................................................... 381
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ................................ 322
Turn signal lever ...........................................142
V
Vanity lights...................................................... 271Wattage ........................................................... 381
Vanity mirrors ................................................. 271
VDIM (Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Man- agement)...................................................... 238
Vehicle data recording ....................................6
Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Manage- ment (VDIM).............................................. 238
Vehicle identification number ................ 372
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) ........... 238
Ventilators (seat ventilators).....................261
VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) ........... 238
W
Warning buzzers ABS ...................................................................339
Airbags........................................................... 338
Approach warning......................................197
Brake hold .....................................................343
Brake Override System .........................339
Brake system................................................ 337
Charging system....................................... 338
Downshifting ......................................... 141, 142
Drive-Start Control...................................339
Electric power steering.......................... 340
Engine............................................................. 338
Hands off steering wheel warning (LTA)........................................................................... 188
High coolant temperature..................... 337
Intuitive parking assist ..................... 215, 341
Low engine oil pressure........................ 338
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) 180, 183, 341

432Alphabetical Index
Open door.............................................. 93, 94
Open window ................................................ 119
PKSA (Parking Support Alert) ...........209
PKSB (Parking Support Brake) ......... 342
Pre-collision braking.................................. 172
RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert) ...... 342
Seat belt ..........................................................340
Warning lights............................................... 337 ABS .................................................................. 339
Brake hold operated indicator ........... 343
Brake Override System ......................... 339
Brake system ............................................... 337
Charging system .......................................338
Drive-Start Control .................................. 339
Electric power steering ..........................340
High coolant temperature .................... 337
Intuitive parking assist OFF indicator 341
Low engine oil pressure.........................338
Low fuel level ...............................................340
LTA indicator .................................................341
Malfunction indicator lamp...................338
Parking brake indicator .......................... 343
PKSB OFF indicator ................................ 342
Pre-collision system ................................. 342
RCTA OFF indicator............................... 342
Seat belt reminder light ..........................340
Slip indicator ................................................ 343
SRS....................................................................338
Tire pressure ..................................................341
Warning messages ..................................... 346
Washer Adding ............................................................ 302
Preparing and checking before winter......................................................................... 243
Switch ................................................................154
Washing and waxing..................................280
Weight Cargo capacity............................................. 132
Load limits ....................................................... 132
Weight ............................................................ 372
Wheels ...............................................................313 Size.................................................................... 379 Window lock switch ...................................... 119
Windows
Power windows ............................................. 118
Rear window defogger...........................255
Washer ............................................................ 154
Windshield wipers ........................................154
Winter driving tips....................................... 243
Wireless remote control Battery-Saving Function..........................100
Locking/Unlocking .....................................90
Replacing the battery ................................ 316
For information regarding the equipment listed below, refer to
the “NAVIGATION AND MULTI-
MEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S
MANUAL”.
· Navigation system
· Audio/visual system
· Lexus parking assist monitor
· Lexus Enform