brake fluid Lexus IS350 2021 Owner's Manual / LEXUS 2021 IS 300, IS 350 OWNER'S MANUAL (OM53E98U)

14Pictorial index
Parking brake switch ............................................................................................. P.143
Applying/releasing ........................................................................................................... P.143
Precautions for winter season .. ................................................................................... P.244
Warning buzzer/messages.......................................................................................... P.346
Turn signal lever ...................................................................................................... P.142
Headlight switch...................................................................................................... P.149
Headlights/parking lights/tail lights/daytime running lights ........................... P.149
Windshield wiper and washer switch ................................................................ P.154
Usage...................................................................................................................................... P.154
Adding washer fluid .........................................................................................................P.3 02
Warning messages .......................................................................................................... P.346
Emergency flasher switch .................................................................................. P.328
Trunk opener .............................................................................................................. P.97
Hood lock release lever .......................................................................................P.293
Tilt and telescopic steering control switch
*1.................................................... P.113
Adjustment ..................................................................................................................... ........ P.113
Driving position memory
*1............................................................................................. P.108
Tilt and telescopic steeri ng lock release lever
*1............................................. P.113
Adjustment ..................................................................................................................... ........ P.113
Air conditioning system ...................................................................................... P.253
Usage..................................................................................................................................... P.253
Rear window defogger................................................................................................... P.253
Audio system
*2
Trunk opener main switch ..................................................................................... P.98
*1: If equipped
*2: Refer to “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
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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])

2876-2. Maintenance
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Maintenance and care
then “Scheduled Maintenance”. (To
confirm setting, press .)
3 Select the “Yes” and press .
4 A message will be displayed on the
multi-information display when the
reset procedure has been completed.
You can perform some maintenance
procedures by yourself.
Please be aware that do-it-yourself
maintenance may affect warranty cov-
erage.
The use of Lexus repair manuals is recom-
mended.
For details about warra nty coverage, refer
to the separate “Owner’s Guide”, “War-
ranty and Service Guide”, “Owner’s Man-
ual Supplement” or “Warranty Booklet”.
Do-it-yourself maintenance
General maintenance
Listed below are the general main-
tenance items that should be per-
formed at the intervals specified in
the “Warranty and Service Guide”
or “Owner’s Manual Supplement”.
It is recommended that any prob-
lem you notice should be brought to
the attention of your Lexus dealer
or qualified service shop for advice.
WARNING
■If the engine is running
Turn the engine off and ensure that there
is adequate ventilati on before perform-
ing maintenance checks.
Engine compartment
ItemsCheck points
BatteryCheck the connec-
tions. ( P.301)
Brake fluid
Is the brake fluid at the
correct level?
( P.300)
Engine/inter-
cooler coolant
Is the engine/inter-
cooler coolant at the
correct level?
( P.298)
Engine oil
Is the engine oil at the
correct level?
( P.296)
Exhaust system
There should not be
any fumes or strange
sounds.

2886-2. Maintenance
Radiator, con-
denser and inter-
cooler radiatorThe radiator and con-
denser should be free
from foreign objects.
( P.300)
Washer fluid
Is there sufficient
washer fluid?
( P.302)
Vehicle interior
ItemsCheck points
Accelerator
pedal
• The accelerator
pedal should move
smoothly (without
uneven pedal effort
or catching).
Automatic trans-
mission “Park”
mechanism
•When parked on a slope and the shift
lever is in P, is the
vehicle securely
stopped?
Brake pedal
• Does the brake pedal move
smoothly?
• Does the brake pedal have appro-
priate clearance
from the floor?
• Does the brake pedal have the cor-
rect amount of free
play?
ItemsCheck points
Brakes
• The vehicle should not pull to one side
when the brakes are
applied.
•The brakes should work effectively.
• The brake pedal should not feel
spongy.
• The brake pedal should not get too
close to the floor
when the brakes are
applied.
Head restraints
•Do the head restraints move
smoothly and lock
securely?
Indicators/buzz-
ers•Do the indicators and buzzers function
properly?
Lights• Do all the lights come on?
Parking brake
• Does the parking brake operate nor-
mally?
• When parked on a slope and the park-
ing brake is on, is the
vehicle securely
stopped?
Seat belts
• Do the seat belts operate smoothly?
• The seat belts should not be damaged.
ItemsCheck points

2916-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
6-3.Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service pre-
cautions
If you perform maintenance by
yourself, be sure to follow the cor-
rect procedure as given in these
sections.
Maintenance
ItemsParts and tools
Battery condition
( P.301)
•Warm water
• Baking soda
•Grease
• Conventional
wrench (for terminal
clamp bolts)
Brake fluid level
( P.300)
• SAE J1703 or
FMVSS No.116 DOT
3, or SAE J1704 or
FMVSS No. 116
DOT 4 brake fluid
•Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for adding brake fluid)
Engine/inter-
cooler coolant
level ( P.298)
•“Toyota Super Long
Life Coolant” or a
similar high quality
ethylene gly-
col-based non-sili-
cate, non-amine,
non-nitrite and
non-borate coolant
with long-life hybrid
organic acid tech-
nology
For the U.S.A.:
“Toyota Super Long
Life Coolant” is
pre-mixed with 50%
coolant and 50%
deionized water.
For Canada:
“Toyota Super Long
Life Coolant” is
pre-mixed with 55%
coolant and 45%
deionized water.
•Funnel (used only for adding coolant)
Engine oil level
( P.296)
•“Toyota Genuine
Motor Oil” or equiv-
alent
• Rag or paper towel
•Funnel (used only for adding engine oil)
Fuses ( P.318)
•Fuse with same
amperage rating as
original
ItemsParts and tools

2956-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
IS350 AWD/IS350/IS300 AWDFuse boxes ( P.318)
Battery ( P.301)
Engine oil level dipstick ( P.296)
Engine coolant reservoir ( P.298)
Engine oil filler cap ( P.297)
Brake fluid reservoir ( P.300)
Washer fluid tank ( P.302)
Electric cooling fans
Condenser ( P.300)
Radiator ( P.300)
Engine compartment
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2966-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
IS300Fuse boxes ( P.318)
Battery ( P.301)
Intercooler
Engine oil level dipstick ( P.296)
Engine oil filler cap ( P.297)
Engine coolant reservoir ( P.298)
Brake fluid reservoir ( P.300)
Washer fluid tank ( P.302)
Electric cooling fans
Condenser ( P.300)
Intercooler radiator ( P.300)
Radiator ( P.300)
Intercooler coolant reservoir ( P.298)
With the engine at operating tempera-
ture and turned off, check the oil level on the dipstick.
■Checking the engine oil
1 Park the vehicle on level ground.
After warming up the engine and
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Checking and adding the engine
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3006-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Check the radiator, condenser and
intercooler radiator (if equipped) and
clear away any foreign objects.
If any of the above parts are extremely
dirty or you are not sure of their condi-
tion, have your vehicle inspected by
your Lexus dealer.
■Checking fluid level
The brake fluid level should be
between the “MAX” and “MIN” lines
on the tank.
■Adding fluid
Make sure to check the fluid type and
prepare the necessary item.
 Fluid type
SAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 3
brake fluid
Item
Clean funnel
■Brake fluid can absorb moisture from
the air
Excess moisture in the brake fluid can cause
a dangerous loss of braking efficiency. Use
only newly opened brake fluid.
WARNING
■When the engine is hot
Do not remove the engine coolant reser-
voir cap, intercooler coolant reservoir
cap (IS300), or coolant inlet cap.
(  P.367)
The cooling system may be under pres-
sure and may spray hot coolant if the cap
is removed, causing serious injuries, such
as burns.
NOTICE
■When adding coolant
Coolant is neither plain water nor
straight antifreeze. The correct mixture
of water and antifreeze must be used to
provide proper lubrication, corrosion
protection and cooling. Be sure to read
the antifreeze or coolant label.
■If you spill coolant
Be sure to wash it off with water to pre-
vent it from damagi ng parts or paint.
Checking the radiator, con-
denser and intercooler radiator
(if equipped)
WARNING
■When the engine is hot
Do not touch the radiator, condenser or
intercooler radiator (if equipped) as they
may be hot and cause serious injuries,
such as burns.
Checking and adding the brake
fluid
WARNING
■When filling the reservoir
Take care as brake fluid can harm your
hands and eyes and damage painted sur-
faces.
If fluid gets on your hands or in your eyes,
flush the affected area with clean water
immediately.
If you still experience discomfort, see a
doctor.

3016-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
Check the battery as follows.
■Battery exterior
Make sure that the battery terminals
are not corroded and that there are no
loose connections, cracks, or loose
clamps.
Terminals
Hold-down clamp
■Before recharging
When recharging, the battery produces
hydrogen gas which is flammable and
explosive. Therefore, observe the following
before recharging:
●If recharging with the battery installed on
the vehicle, be sure to disconnect the
ground cable.
●Make sure the power switch on the char-
ger is off when connecting and discon-
necting the charger cables to the battery.
■After recharging/reconnecting the bat-
tery
The engine may not start. Follow the proce-
dure below to initialize the system.
1 Shift the shift lever to P.
2 Open and close any of the doors.
3 Restart the engine.
●Unlocking the doors using the smart
access system with pu sh-button start may
not be possible immediately after recon-
necting the battery. If this happens, use
the wireless remote control or the
mechanical key to lo ck/unlock the doors.
●Start the engine with the engine switch in
ACCESSORY mode. The engine may
not start with the engine switch turned off.
However, the engine will operate nor-
mally from the second attempt.
●The engine switch mode is recorded by
the vehicle. If the battery is disconnected
and reconnected, the vehicle will return
the engine switch mode to the status it
was in before the battery was discon-
nected. Make sure to turn off the engine
before disconnecting the battery. Take
extra care when connecting the battery if
the engine switch mode prior to the bat-
tery being disconnected is unknown.
If the system will not start even after multiple
attempts, contact your Lexus dealer.
NOTICE
■If the fluid level is low or high
It is normal for the brake fluid level to go
down slightly as the brake pads wear out
or when the fluid level in the accumulator
is high.
If the reservoir need s frequent refilling,
there may be a serious problem.
Battery
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WARNING
■Chemicals in the battery
Batteries contain poisonous and corro-
sive sulfuric acid and may produce
hydrogen gas which is flammable and
explosive. To reduce the risk of death or
serious injury, take the following precau-
tions while working on or near the bat-
tery:
●Do not cause sparks by touching the
battery terminals with tools.
●Do not smoke or light a match near the
battery.
●Avoid contact with eyes, skin and
clothes.

3357-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
Fluid leaks under the vehicle.
(Water dripping from the air condi-
tioning after use is normal.)
 Flat-looking tires or uneven tire
wear
 Engine coolant temperature gauge
needle continually points higher
than normal.
 Changes in exhaust sound
 Excessive tire squeal when corner-
ing
 Strange noises related to the sus-
pension system
 Pinging or other noises related to
the engine
 Engine missing, stumbling or run-
ning roughly
 Appreciable loss of power
 Vehicle pulls heavily to one side
when braking 
Vehicle pulls heavily to one side
when driving on a level road
 Loss of brake effectiveness, spongy
feeling, pedal almost touches the
floor
If you think something is
wrong
If you notice any of the following
symptoms, your vehicle probably
needs adjustment or repair. Con-
tact your Lexus dealer as soon as
possible.
Visible symptoms
Audible symptoms
Operational symptoms