oil level Lexus IS350 2013 Owner's Manual / LEXUS 2013 IS250,IS350 OWNERS MANUAL (OM53B64U)

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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5-1. Essential informationEmergency flashe rs..................... 454
If your vehicle needs to be towed ...................................... 455
If you think something is wrong .............................................. 461
Fuel pump shut off system ........ 462
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds... ........................................ 463
If a warning message is displayed ....................................... 473
If you have a flat tire.................... 483
If the engine will not start .......... 492
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P .............................. 494
If you lose your keys .................... 495
If the electronic key does not operate properly ............... 496
If the vehicle battery is discharged .................................. 500
If your vehicle overheats .......... 504
If the vehicle becomes stuck................................................ 507
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency .................................. 508 6-1. Specifications
Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.)...................... 510
Fuel information ............................ 526
Tire information............................ 530
6-2. Customization Customizable features............... 542
6-3. Initialization Items to initialize ........................... 547
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners.......................... 550
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ..................................... 551
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ................................... 553
Headlight aim instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) .................................... 562
5When trouble arises6Vehicle specifications
7For owners

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2-5. Driving information
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When driving
Winter driving tips
Carry out the necessary preparations and inspections before driving the
vehicle in winter. Always drive the vehicle in a manner appropriate to the
prevailing weather conditions.
■ Pre-winter preparations
●Use fluids that are appropria te to the prevailing outside tempera-
tures.
• Engine oil
• Engine coolant
• Washer fluid
● Have a service technician inspect the level and specific gravity of
battery electrolyte.
● 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 the same brand, and that
chains match the size of the tires.
■ Before driving the vehicle
Perform the following according to the driving conditions.
● Do not try to forcibly open a w indow or move a wiper that is fro-
zen. Pour warm water over the frozen area to melt the ice. Wipe
away the water immediately to prevent it from freezing.
● To ensure proper operation of the climate control system fan,
remove any snow that has accumu lated on the air inlet vents in
front of the windshield.
● Remove any ice that has accumul ated on the vehicle chassis.
● Periodically check for and remove any excess ice or snow that
may have accumulated in the wheel well or on the brakes.

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4-2. Maintenance
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Maintenance and care
General maintenance
Engine compartment
ItemsCheck points
BatteryMaintenance-free. (P. 4 0 2 )
Brake fluidAt the correct level? ( P. 400)
Engine coolantAt the correct level? ( P. 3 9 8 )
Engine oilAt the correct level? (P. 3 9 5 )
Exhaust systemNo fumes or strange sounds?
Radiator/condenser/hosesNot blocked with foreign matter?
( P. 4 0 0 )
Wa s h e r f l u i dAt the correct level? ( P. 4 0 5 )
Listed below are the general maintenance items that should be performed
at the intervals specified in the “War ranty and Services Guide” or “Owners
Manual Supplement”. It is recomme nded that any problem you notice
should be brought to the attention of your Lexus dealer or qualified service
shop for advice.

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
ItemsPa r t s a n d t o o l s
Engine oil level (P. 3 9 5 )
• “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or
equivalent
• Rag or paper towel, funnel (used only for adding engine oil)
Fuses ( P. 4 2 8 )• Fuse with same amperage rating as
original
Tire inflation pressure ( P. 4 1 8 )• Tire pressure gauge
• Compressed air source
Headlight aim ( P. 4 4 2 )• Phillips-head screwdriver
Radiator and condenser
(P. 400)
Wa s h e r f l u i d ( P. 4 0 5 )
• Water washer fluid containing anti-
freeze (for winter use)
•Funnel

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
Engine compartment
IS350
Battery (P. 4 0 2 )
Engine oil level dipstick (P. 395)
Engine oil filler cap (P. 395)
Brake fluid reservoir (P. 400)
Fuse boxes ( P. 4 2 8 )Washer fluid tank
(P. 405)
Electric cooling fans
Condenser ( P. 400)
Radiator ( P. 400)
Engine coolant reservoir (P. 398)

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
IS250
Battery (P. 4 0 2 )
Engine oil level dipstick (P. 395)
Engine oil filler cap (P. 395)
Brake fluid reservoir (P. 400)
Fuse boxes ( P. 4 2 8 )Washer fluid tank
(P. 405)
Electric cooling fans
Condenser ( P. 400)
Radiator ( P. 400)
Engine coolant reservoir (P. 398)

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
Engine oilWith the engine at operating temperat ure and turned off, check the oil
level on the dipstick.
■ Checking the engine oil
Park the vehicle on level grou nd. After warming up the engine
and turning it off, wait more than five minutes for the oil to drain
back into the bottom of the engine.
Hold a rag under the end and pull
the dipstick out.
Wipe the dipstick clean.
Reinsert the dipstick fully.
Holding a rag under the end, pull the dipstick out and check the
oil level.
Wipe the dipstick and reinsert it fully.
Low
Full
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
STEP4
STEP5
STEP6

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
■Adding engine oil
If the oil level is below or near the
low level mark, add engine oil of
the same type as already in the
engine.
Make sure to check th e oil type and prepare the items needed before
adding oil.
Remove the oil filler cap by turning it counterclockwise.
Add engine oil slowly, checking the dipstick.
Install the oil filler cap by turning it clockwise.
Engine oil selection P. 5 1 4
Oil quantity
(Low  Full)1.6 qt. (1.5 L, 1.3 Imp. qt.)
ItemsClean funnel
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Engine coolantThe coolant level is satisfactory if it is between the “FULL” and “LOW”
lines on the reservoir when the engine is cold.
Reservoir cap
“FULL”
“LOW”
If the level is on or below the
“LOW” line, add coolant up to the
“FULL” line.
NOTICE
■To prevent serious engine damage
Check the oil level on a regular basis.
■When replacing the engine oil
●Be careful not to spill engine oil on the vehicle components.
●Avoid overfilling, or the engine could be damaged.
●Check the oil level on the dipstick every time you refill the vehicle.
●Be sure the engine oil filler cap is properly tightened.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Indicates that engine oil
level is low.Check the level of engine
oil, and add if necessary.
(U.S.A. only)
Indicates that all mainte-
nance according to the
driven distance on the
maintenance schedule*
should be performed
soon.
If necessary, perform
maintenance.
Comes on approximately
4500 miles (7200 km)
after the maintenance
data has been reset.
(U.S.A. only)
Indicates that all mainte-
nance is required to cor-
respond to the driven
distance on the mainte-
nance schedule*.
Perform the necessary
maintenance. Please reset
the maintenance data
after the maintenance is
performed (P. 3 8 0 )
Comes on approximately
5000 miles (8000 km)
after the maintenance
data has been reset.
(The indicator will not
work properly unless the
maintenance data has
been reset.)
Wa r n i n g m e s s a g eDetailsCorrection procedure