engine LEXUS IS350C 2013 Owners Manual

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CAUTION
The engine compartment contains many mechanisms and fluids that may move sud-
denly, become hot, or become electrically energized. To avoid death or serious injury,
observe the following precautions.
■When working on the engine compartment
●Keep hands, clothing, and tools away from the moving fan and engine drive belt.
●Be careful not to touch the engine, radiator , exhaust manifold, etc. right after driv-
ing as they may be hot. Oil and other fluids may also be hot.
●Do not leave anything that may burn easi ly, such as paper or rags, in the engine
compartment.
●Do not smoke, cause sparks or expose an open flame to fuel or the battery. Fuel
and battery fumes are flammable.
●Be extremely cautious when working on the battery. It contains poisonous and
corrosive sulfuric acid.
ItemsPa r t s a n d t o o l s
Engine oil level ( P. 4 2 0 )
• “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or
equivalent
• Rag or paper towel, funnel (used only for adding engine oil)
Fuses ( P. 4 5 1 )• Fuse with same amperage rating as
original
Tire inflation pressure ( P. 4 4 1 )• Tire pressure gauge
• Compressed air source
Headlight aim ( P. 4 6 6 )• Phillips-head screwdriver
Radiator and condenser (P. 4 2 5 )
Wa s h e r f l u i d ( P. 4 3 0 )
• Water washer fluid containing anti-
freeze (for winter use)
•Funnel

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CAUTION
■When working near the electric cooling fan or radiator grille
Be sure the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is OFF.
With the “ENGINE START STOP” switch in IGNITION ON mode, the electric
cooling fan may automatically start to run if the air conditioning is on and/or the
coolant temperature is high. (P. 4 2 5 )
■Safety glasses
Wear safety glasses to prevent flying or falling material, fluid spray, etc. from getting
in the eyes.
NOTICE
■If you remove the air cleaner filter
Driving with the air cleaner filter removed may cause excessive engine wear due to
dirt in the air.

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CAUTION
■When raising your vehicle
Make sure to observe the following to reduce the possibility of death or serious
injury.
●When using a floor jack, follow the instructions of the manual provided with the
jack.
●Do not use the jack that was supplied with your vehicle.
●Do not put any part of your body or get underneath the vehicle supported only by
the floor jack.
●Always use floor jack and/or automotive jack stands on a solid, flat, level surface.
●Do not start the engine while the vehicle is supported by the floor jack.
●Stop the vehicle on level firm ground, firmly set the parking brake and put the shift
lever in P.
●Make sure to set the floor jack properly at the jack point.
Raising the vehicle with an improperly positioned floor jack will damage the vehi-
cle and may cause the vehicle to fall off the floor jack.
●Do not raise the vehicle while someone is in the vehicle.
●When raising the vehicle, do not place any objects on top of or underneath the
floor jack.
●When raising the vehicle, ensure that there is sufficient surrounding space. The
vehicle’s position may change slightly when lowered.
●Lift up the vehicle using a floor jack such as
the one shown in the illustration.

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Engine compartment
IS350C
Battery (P. 4 2 7 )
Engine oil level dipstick (P. 420)
Engine oil filler cap (P. 420)
Brake fluid reservoir (P. 425)
Fuse boxes ( P. 4 5 1 )Washer fluid tank
(P. 430)
Electric cooling fans
Condenser ( P. 4 2 5 )
Radiator ( P. 4 2 5 )
Engine coolant reservoir (P. 4 2 3 )

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IS250C
Battery (P. 4 2 7 )
Engine oil level dipstick (P. 420)
Engine oil filler cap (P. 420)
Brake fluid reservoir (P. 425)
Fuse boxes ( P. 4 5 1 )Washer fluid tank
(P. 430)
Electric cooling fans
Condenser ( P. 4 2 5 )
Radiator ( P. 4 2 5 )
Engine coolant reservoir (P. 4 2 3 )

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Engine compartment cover■ Removing the engine compartment cover
Front
Outside

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■Installing the clips
Press the tip of the clip against a
hard surface, such as a desk, to
allow the center part of the clip
to be pushed up.
Insert
Press
NOTICE
■After installing an engine compartment cover
Make sure that the cover is securely installed in its original position.

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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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■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 5 6
Oil quantity
(Low  Full)1.6 qt. (1.5 L, 1.3 Imp. qt.)
ItemsClean funnel
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3

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■Engine oil consumption
A certain amount of engine oil will be consumed while driving. In the following situ-
ations, oil consumption may increase, and engine oil may need to be refilled in
between oil maintenance intervals.
●When the engine is new, for example directly after purchasing the vehicle or
after replacing the engine
●If low quality oil or oil of an inappropriate viscosity is used
●When driving at high engine speeds or with a heavy load, or when driving while
accelerating or decelerating frequently
●When leaving the engine id ling for a long time, or when driving frequently
through heavy traffic
CAUTION
■Used engine oil
●Used engine oil contains potentially harmful contaminants which may cause skin
disorders such as inflammati on or skin cancer, so care should be taken to avoid
prolonged and repeated contact. To remove used engine oil from your skin, wash
thoroughly with soap and water.
●Dispose of used oil and filters only in a safe and acceptable manner. Do not dis-
pose of used oil and filters in househol d trash, in sewers or onto the ground.
Call your Lexus dealer, service station or auto parts store for information con-
cerning recycling or disposal.
●Do not leave used engine oil within the reach of children.