The vehicle identification number (VIN) is the legal identifier for your
vehicle. This is the primary identification number for your Lexus. It is used
in registering the ownership of your vehicle.
This number is stamped on the top left of the instrument panel and in the engine
compartment.
This number is also on the Certification Label.
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n Engine number
The engine number is stamped on the engine block as shown.
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Engine
IS250IS350
Model4GR-FSE2GR-FSE
6-1. Specifications
Ty p e
Bore and stroke
Displacement
6-cylinder V type,
4-cycle, gasoline
3.27 × 3.03 in.
(83.0 × 77.0 mm)
152.5 cu.in.
(2500 cm
3
)
6-cylinder V type,
4-cycle, gasoline
3.70 × 3.27 in.
(94.0 × 83.0 mm)
210.9 cu.in.
(3456 cm
3
)
Drive belt tensionAutomatic adjustment
Fuel
Fuel typeUnleaded gasoline only
Octane rating91 (Research octane number 96) or higher
Fuel tank capacity17.2 gal. (65 L, 14.3 lmp.gal)
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Lubrication system
IS250IS350
Oil capacity
(drain and refill)
with filter
2WD models
AWD models
without filter
2WD models
AWD models
Oil gradeILSAC multi-grade engine oil
6.6 qt. (6.3 L, 5.5 lmp.qt.)
6.8 qt. (6.4 L, 5.7 lmp.qt.)
6.2 qt. (5.9 L, 5.2 lmp.qt.)
6.3 qt. (6.0 L, 5.3 lmp.qt.)
Use Lexus approved "Toyota Genuine Motor Oil" or
equivalent to satisfy the above grade and viscosity.
6.6 qt. (6.3 L, 5.5 lmp.qt.)
⎯
6.2 qt. (5.9 L, 5.2 lmp.qt.)
⎯
Recommended oil
viscosity
Temperature range anticipated before
next oil change
*:5W-30 is an oil that provides optimal levels of fuel efficiency.
Oil viscosity
l The 5W portion of the oil viscosity rating indicates a 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.
l The 30 in 5W-30 indicates the oil viscosity when the oil is at its operating
temperature. An oil with a higher viscosity may be better suited if the
vehicle is operated at high speeds, or under extreme load condition.
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Cooling system
6-1. Specifications
Capacity
9.6 qt.
(9.1 L, 8.0 lmp.qt.)
Use either of the following.
• “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant"
Coolant type
• Similar high-quality ethylene glycol-based non-silicate, non-amine, non-nitrite, and non-borate coolant with long-life organic acid technology
Do not use plain water alone.
Ignition system
Spark plug
Make
DENSO
Gap
NOTICE
n Iridium-tipped spark plugs
Use only iridium-tipped spark plugs. Do not adjust gap when tuning engine.
FK20HBR11
0.043 in. (1.1 mm)
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Electrical system
Battery
Open voltage at
68°F (20°C):
12.6 ⎯12.8 V Fully charged
12.2 ⎯
11.8 ⎯
(Voltage checked 20 minutes after the
key is removed with all the lights turned
off)
Charging rates5A max.
Differential
Front0.74 qt. (0.70 L, 0.61 lmp.qt.)
IS350:
Oil capacity
Rear
IS250 (AWD)
Oil type and
viscosity
Others
IS250 (2WD models):
IS250 (AWD models):
Hypoid gear oil API GL-5
Toyota Genuine Differential
Gear Oil LT 75W-85 GL-5,
Toyota Genuine Differential
Synthetic Gear Oil or equivalent
12.4 V Half charged
12.0 V Discharged
1.42 qt. (1.35 L, 1.19 lmp.qt.)
1.20 qt. (1.15 L, 1.01 lmp.qt.)
1.10 qt. (1.05 L, 0.92 lmp.qt.)
Above 0°F (-18°C): SAE90
Below 0°F (-18°C): SAE80W
or SAE80W-90
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Automatic Transmission
IS350IS250 (2WD)IS250 (AWD)
6-1. Specifications
Fluid capacity
Drain and refill
1.8 qt.
(1.7 L, 1.5 lmp.qt.)
1.6 qt.
(1.5 L, 1.4 lmp.qt.)
2.8 qt.
(2.7 L, 2.4 lmp.qt.)
Fluid typeToyota Genuine ATF WS
NOTICE
Using automatic transmission fluid other than "Toyota Genuine ATF WS" may cause
deterioration in shift quality, locking up of your transmission accompanied by vibration, and ultimately damage the automatic transmission of your vehicle.
Manual transmission
Gear oil capacity1.9 qt. (1.8 L, 1.6 Imp.qt.)
Gear oil typeAPI GL-5
Recommended gear oil viscositySAE75W-90
NOTICE
Using manual transmission gear oil other than "TOYOTA Genuine Manual Transmission Gear Oil API GL-5" may cause occurrence of gear noise or other deterioration.
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Clutch
Clutch free play0.2 ⎯ 0.6 in. (5 ⎯ 15 mm)
Fluid typeSAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 3
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Brakes
Pedal clearance *
IS 350
1
4.13 in. (105 mm) Min.
IS 250
Manual transmission
Automatic transmission
4.09 in. (104 mm) Min.
4.3 in. (108 mm) Min.
Pedal free play0.04 ⎯ 0.08 in. (1.0 ⎯ 2.0 mm)
Brake pad wear limit0.04 in. (1.0 mm)
Parking brake lining wear limit0.04 in. (1.0 mm)
Parking brake pedal travel
lever travel
Pedal type
Lever type
*3
*2
/
7 ⎯ 9 clicks
4
⎯ 6 clicks
Fluid typeSAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3
1
*
: Minimum pedal clearance when depressed with a force of 50 kgf (490 N, 110
lbf) while the engine is running.
2
*
: Parking brake pedal travel when depressed with a force of 30.6 kgf (300 N,
67.4 lbf).
3
*
:Parking brake lever travel when pulled up with a force of 20.4 kgf (200 N,
50.0 lbf).
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Steering
Free playLess than 1.2 in. (30 mm)
Tires and wheels
Type A
6-1. Specifications
Tire s ize
205/55R16 89W, T125/70D17 98M
(spare)
Driving under normal conditions
Front tires:
35 psi (240 kPa, 2.4 kgf/cm
Front and rear tire inflation pressure
(Recommended cold tire inflation
pressure)
Rear tires:
38 psi (260 kPa, 2.6 kgf/cm
Driving at high speeds above 100 mph (160
km/h) (in countries where such speeds are permitted by law)
Add 5.8 psi (40 kPa, 0.4 kgf/cm
the front tires and rear tires. Never exceed the
maximum cold tire inflation pressure indicated
on the tire sidewall.
A: D4S discharge bulbs
B: H11 halogen bulbs
C: Wedge base bulbs (amber)
D: HB3 halogen bulbs
E: Wedge base bulbs (clear)
F: HB4 halogen bulbs
G: Double end bulbs
⎯10
3.0
⎯3.8
3.0
E
G
E
G
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Fuel information
Your vehicle must use only unleaded gasoline.
Premium unleaded gasoline with an Octane Rating of 91 (Research
Octane Number 96) or higher required for optimum engine performance.
At minimum, the gasoline you use should meet the specifications of
ASTM D4814 in the U.S.A. and CGSB3.5-M93 in Canada.
n Fuel tank opening for unleaded gasoline
To help prevent incorrect fueling, your Lexus has a fuel tank opening that only
accommodates the special nozzle on unleaded fuel pumps.
n If premium gasoline is not available
If this premium fuel is not available, you may use unleaded gasoline with an Octane
Rating of 87 or so (Research Octane Number 91).
IS250: The use of such gasoline will cause persistent heavy knocking. If severe, this
will lead to engine damage.
IS350: The use of such gasoline may cause the engine to knock or drastically
reduce output to protect itself while driving with a heavy load. To avoid this, refill the
tank with premium unleaded gasoline as soon as possible.
n If your engine knocks
l Consult your Lexus dealer.
l You may occasionally notice light knocking for a short time while accelerating
or driving uphill. This is normal and there is no need for concern.
n Gasoline quality
In very few cases, driveability problems may be caused by the brand of gasoline you
are using. If driveability problems persist, try changing the brand of gasoline. If this
does not correct the problem, consult your Lexus dealer.
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n Gasoline quality standards
l Automotive manufacturers in the US, Europe and Japan have developed a
specification for fuel quality called World-Wide Fuel Charter (WWFC) that is
expected to be applied worldwide.
l The WWFC consists of four categories that are based on required emission
levels. In the US, category 4 has been adopted.
l The WWFC improves air quality by lowering emissions in vehicle fleets, and
customer satisfaction through better performance.
n Lexus recommends the use of gasoline containing detergent additives
l Lexus recommends the use of gasoline that contains detergent additives to
avoid build-up of engine deposits.
l All gasoline sold in the US contains detergent additives to clean and/or keep
clean intake systems.
n Lexus recommends the use of cleaner burning gasoline
Cleaner burning gasoline, including reformulated gasoline that contains oxygenates such as ethanol or MTBE (Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether) is available in many
areas.
Lexus recommends the use of cleaner burning gasoline and appropriately blended
reformulated gasoline. These types of gasoline provide excellent vehicle performance, reduce vehicle emissions and improve air quality.
n Lexus does not recommend blended gasoline
l Lexus allows the use of oxygenate blended gasoline where the oxygenate con-
tent is up to 10% ethanol or 15% MTBE.
l If you use gasohol in your Lexus, be sure that it has an octane rating no lower
than 87.
l Lexus DOES NOT recommend the use of gasoline containing methanol.
n Lexus does not recommend gasoline containing MMT
Some gasoline contains octane enhancing additive called MMT (Methylcy clopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl).
Lexus DOES NOT recommend the use of gasoline that contains MMT. If fuel containing MMT is used, your emission control system may be adversely affected.
The malfunction indicator lamp on the instrument cluster may come on. If this happens, contact your Lexus dealer for service.
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NOTICE
n Notice on gasoline quality
l Do not use leaded gasoline.
Leaded gasoline can cause damage to your vehicle’s three-way catalytic converters causing the emission control system to malfunction.
l Do not use gasohol other than that stated here.
Other gasohol may cause fuel system damage or vehicle performance problems.
l Using unleaded gasoline with an octane number or rating lower than that stated
here will cause persistent heavy knocking.
At worst, this will lead to engine damage.
n Fuel-related poor driveability
If after using a different type of fuel, poor driveability is encountered (poor hot starting, vaporization, engine knocking, etc.), discontinue the use of that type of fuel.
n When refueling with gasohol
Take care not to spill gasohol. It can damage your vehicle's paint.
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Tire information
Ty p ical ti re s y mb ol s
Tire size(→P. 394)
DOT and Tire Identification Number (TIN)(→P. 393)
Location of tread wear indicators(→P. 395)
Tire ply composition and materials
Plies are layers of rubber-coated parallel cords. Cords are the strands
which form the plies in a tire.
Radial tires or bias-ply tires
A radial tire has RADIAL on the sidewall. A tire not marked RADIAL is a
bias-ply tire.
TUBELESS or TUBE TYPE
A tubeless tire does not have a tube and air is directly filled in the tire. A
tube type tire has a tube inside the tire and the tube maintains the air pressure.
Load limit at maximum cold tire inflation pressure (→P. 397)
Maximum cold tire inflation pressure (→P. 397 )
This means the pressure to which a tire may be inflated.
Uniform tire quality grading
For details, see "Uniform tire quality grading" that follows.
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Summer tire or all season tire (→P. 395)
An all season tire has "M+S" on the sidewall. A tire not marked "M+S" is a
summer tire.
Typical DOT and tire identification number (TIN)
DOT symbol*
Tire Identification Number (TIN)
Tire manufacturer's identifica-
tion mark
Tire size code
Manufacturer's optional tire
type code (3 or 4 letters)
Manufacturing week
Manufacturing year
*: The DOT symbol certifies that
the tire conforms to applicable
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety
Standards.
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Tire size
n Typical tire size information
The illustration indicates typical
tire size.
Tire use
(P = Passenger car,
T = Temporary use)
Section width (millimeters)
Aspect ratio
(tire height to section width)
Tire construction code
(R = Radial, D = Diagonal)
Wheel diameter (inches)
Load index (2 or 3 digits)
Speed symbol
(alphabet with one letter)
n Tire dimensions
394
Section width
Tire hei ght
Wheel diameter
Tire section names
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
6-1. Specifications
Bead
Sidewall
Shoulder
Tread
Belt
Inner liner
Reinforcing rubber
Carcass
Rim lines
Bead wires
Chafer
This information has been prepared in accordance with regulations
issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration of the
U.S.A. Department of Transportation.
It provides the purchasers and/or prospective purchasers of Lexus vehicles with information on uniform tire quality grading.
Your Lexus dealer will help answer any questions you may have as you read
this information.
n DOT quality grades
All passenger vehicle tires must conform to Federal Safety Requirements in addition to these grades. Quality grades can be found where
applicable on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum
section width.
For example: Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A
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n Treadwear
The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of
the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course.
For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and a half (1 - 1/2) times as
well on the government course as a tire graded 100.
The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of
their use, however, and may depart significantly from the norm due to variations in driving habits, service practices and differences in road characteristics and climate.
n Traction AA, A, B, C
The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B and C, and
they represent the tire's ability to stop on wet pavement as measured
under controlled conditions on specified government test surfaces of
asphalt and concrete.
A tire marked C may have poor traction performance.
Warning: The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on braking
(straight ahead) traction tests and does not include cornering (turning) traction.
n 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 conditions 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.
The grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger car
tires must meet under the Federal 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.
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Warning: The temperature grades for this tire are established for a tire that
is properly inflated and not overloaded.
Excessive speed, underinflation, or excessive loading, either separately or in
combination, can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure.
Glossary of tire terminology
Tire related termMeaning
The combined weight (in excess of those standard
items which may be replaced) of automatic transmis-
Accessory weight
sion, power steering, power brakes, power windows,
power seats, radio and heater, to the extent that these
items are available as factory-installed equipment
(whether installed or not)
Cold tire inflation pressure
Curb weight
Maximum inflation pressure
Maximum loaded vehicle
weight
Normal occupant weight
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
The weight of a motor vehicle with standard equipment, including the maximum capacity of fuel, oil and
coolant, and if so equipped, air conditioning and
additional weight optional engine
The maximum cold inflated pressure to which a tire
may be inflated, shown on the sidewall of the tire
The sum of:
(a) Curb weight
(b) Accessory weight
(c) Vehicle capacity weight
(d) Production options weight
150 lb. (68 kg) times the number of occupants specified in the second column of Table 1
* that follows
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Tire related termMeaning
The combined weight of installed regular production
options weighing over 5 lb. (2.3 kg) in excess of the
Production options
weight
standard items which they replace, not previously
considered in curb weight or accessory weight,
including heavy duty brakes, ride levelers, roof rack,
heavy duty battery, and special trim
Vehicle capacity weight
(Total load capacity)
The rated cargo and luggage load plus 150 lb. (68
kg) times the vehicle's designated seating capacity
(a) The sidewall that contains a whitewall, bears
white lettering, or bears manufacturer, brand,
and/or model name molding that is higher or
Intended outboard sidewall
deeper than the same molding on the other side-
wall of the tire, or
(b) The outward facing sidewall of asymmetrical tire
that has a particular side that must always face
outward when mounted on a vehicle
Occupant distribution
Recommended inflation
pressure
Rim
Rim diameter
(Wheel diameter)
Distribution of occupants in a vehicle as specified in
the third column of Table 1
Cold tire inflation pressure recommended by a manufacturer.
A metal support for a tire or a tire and tube assembly
upon which the tire beads are seated
Nominal diameter of the bead seat
Rim size designationRim diameter and width
* below
Rim type designation
The industry manufacturer's designation for a rim by
style or code
Rim widthNominal distance between rim flanges
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Tire related termMeaning
6-1. Specifications
Vehicle maximum load on
the tire
Vehicle normal load on
the tire
Weath er sid e
The load on an individual tire that is determined by
distributing to each axle its share of the maximum
loaded vehicle weight, and dividing by two
The load on an individual tire that is determined by
distributing to each axle its share of curb weight,
accessory weight, and normal occupant weight (distributed in accordance with Table 1
dividing it by two
The surface area of the rim not covered by the
inflated tire
* below), and
*:Table 1 ⎯ Occupant loading and distribution for vehicle normal load for
various designated seating capacities
Designated seating
capacity, Number of
occupants
2 through 422 in front
5 through 1032 in front, 1 in second seat
Vehicle normal load,
Number of occupants
Occupant distribution in
a normally loaded vehicle
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6-2. Customization
Customizable features
Your vehicle includes a variety of electronic features that can be personalized to your preferences. Programming these preferences requires specialized equipment and may be performed by an authorized Lexus
dealership.
Some function settings are changed simultaneously with other functions
being customized. Contact your Lexus dealer for further details.
ItemFunctionDefault setting
Smart access system with
Smart access
system with
push-button
start
(
→P. 4)
Wir eless
remote control
(
→P. 16)
push-button start
Operation signal
(Emergency flashers)
Operation signal
(Buzzer)
Wireless remote controlONOFF
Driver's door
unlocked in one
Unlocking operation
Time elapsed before automatic door lock function is
activated if door is not
opened after being
unlocked
step, all doors
unlocked in two
steps
30 seconds60 seconds
Customized
setting
ONOFF
ONOFF
ONOFF
All doors
unlocked in one
step.
400
Operation signal
(Emergency flashers)
Operation signal
(Buzzer)
ONOFF
ONOFF
6-2. Customization
ItemFunctionDefault setting
Wir eless
remote control
(
→P. 16)
Tr unk u nlock ing fu nctio nONOFF
Trunk unlocking operationPush and hold
Panic functionONOFF
Driver's door
unlocked in one
Unlocking using a key
step, all doors
unlocked in two
steps
Speed-detecting automatic door lock function
(Manual transmissions)
Speed-detecting automatic door lock function
Door lock
→P. 19)
(
(Automatic transmissions)
Opening driver's door
unlocks all doors (Manual
transmissions)
Customized
setting
Push twice
One short push
All doors
unlocked in one
step.
ONOFF
OFFON
ONOFF
Opening driver's door
unlocks all doors (Automatic transmissions)
Shifting gears to P
unlocks all doors.
Shifting gears to position
other than P locks all
doors.
OFFON
ONOFF
ONOFF
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6-2. Customization
ItemFunctionDefault setting
Linked door lock opera-
tion
Power windows
(
→P. 45)
Linked door key opera-
tion
Open and close
Wireless remote control
linked operation
Linked door lock opera-
tion
Linked door key opera-
tion
Open and close
Linked operation of comMoon roof
(
→P. 48)
ponents when door key is
used
Slide onlyTilt only
Wireless remote control
linked operation
Linked operation of com-
ponents when wireless
Slide onlyTilt only
remote control used
Customized
setting
ONOFF
Open only
Close only
ONOFF
ONOFF
Open only
Close only
ONOFF
Automatic
light control
system
(
→P. 118)
402
Light sensor sensitivityLevel 3Level 1 to 5
Time el apse d bef ore
headlights automatically
turn off after doors are
closed
30 seconds
0 seconds
60 seconds
90 seconds
6-2. Customization
ItemFunctionDefault setting
Switching operation when
the vehicle is stationary
Windshield
wipers and
washer
(
→P. 122)
Lexus parking
assist-sensor
(
→P. 138)
Drip prevention functionONOFF
Time elapsed before the
drip prevention function
operates
Va r i a b l e
depending on
the vehicle
speed
Back sensor operation
display and buzzer
Buzzer volumeLevel 3Level 1 to 5
Time elapsed before lights
turn off
15 seconds
Operation when the
doors are unlocked
Illumination
(
→P. 205)
Operation after the
engine switch turned OFF
Customized
setting
ONOFF
3 seconds
ONOFF
7.5 sec onds
30 seconds
ONOFF
ONOFF
Front foot well lightingONOFF
Shift lever lightingONOFF
Outer foot lightONOFF
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