Lexus IS500 (2022 year). Manual in english — page 22

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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency

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Stop the engine. Set the parking
brake and shift the shift lever to P.

2

Remove the mud, snow or sand
from around the rear wheels.

3

Place wood, stones or some other
material under the rear wheels to
help provide traction.

4

Restart the engine.

5

Shift the shift lever to D or R and
release the parking brake. Then,
while exercising caution, depress
the accelerator pedal.

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When it is difficult to free the vehicle

Press the

switch to turn off TRAC.

NOTICE

●

Do not use any coolant additive.

If the vehicle becomes stuck

Carry out the following proce-
dures if the tires spin or the vehicle
becomes stuck in mud, dirt or snow:

Recovering procedure

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WARNING

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When attempting to free a stuck vehi-

cle

If you choose to push the vehicle back

and forth to free it, make sure the sur-

rounding area is clear to avoid striking

other vehicles, objects or people. The

vehicle may also lunge forward or lunge

back suddenly as it becomes free. Use

extreme caution.

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When shifting the shift lever

Be careful not to shift the shift lever with

the accelerator pedal depressed.

This may lead to unexpected rapid accel-

eration of the vehicle that may cause an

accident resulting in death or serious

injury.

NOTICE

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To avoid damaging the transmission

and other components

●

Avoid spinning the rear wheels and

depressing the accelerator pedal

more than necessary.

●

If the vehicle remains stuck even after

these procedures are performed, the

vehicle may require towing to be freed.

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8-1. Specifications

Maintenance data (fuel, oil level,

etc.) . . . . . . . . . . . ..

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Fuel information. . . . . . .

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Tire information. . . . . . ..

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8-2. Customization

Customizable features. . .

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8-3. Initialization

Items to initialize . . . . . .

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8-1.Specifications

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: IS350 AWD/IS350/IS300 AWD/IS300

*2

: IS500

*3

: Unladen vehicles

*4

: 2WD models

*5

: AWD models

*6

: Vehicles with 235/45R18 or 235/40R19 rear tires

*7

: Vehicles with 265/35R19 rear tires

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Vehicle identification number

The vehicle identification number
(VIN) is the legal identifier for your
vehicle. This is the primary identifica-
tion number for your Lexus. It is used in

registering the ownership of your vehi-
cle.
This number is stamped on the top left
of the instrument panel and in the
engine compartment.

Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.)

Dimensions and weight

Overall length

185.4 in. (4710 mm)

*1

187.3 in. (4758 mm)

*2

Overall width

72.4 in. (1840 mm)

Overall height

*3

56.5 in. (1435 mm)

*4

56.7 in. (1440 mm)

*5

Wheelbase

110.2 in. (2800 mm)

Tread

*1

Front

62.2 in. (1580 mm)

Rear

63.0 in. (1600 mm)

*6

61.8 in. (1570 mm)

*7

Vehicle capacity weight
(Occupants + luggage)

825 lb. (375 kg)

Seating capacity

Seating capacity

5 (Front 2, Rear 3)

Vehicle identification

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IS350 AWD/IS350/IS300 AWD



IS300



IS500

This number is also on the Certification
Label.

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Engine number

The engine number is stamped on the
engine block as shown.



IS350 AWD/IS350/IS300 AWD



IS300

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

IS500



IS350 AWD/IS350/IS300 AWD



IS300



IS500

Engine

Model

3.5 L 6-cylinder (2GR-FKS) engine

Type

6-cylinder V type, 4-cycle, gasoline

Bore and stroke

3.70



3.27 in. (94.0



83.0 mm)

Displacement

210.9 cu. in. (3456 cm

3

)

Valve clearance

Automatic adjustment

Drive belt tension

Automatic adjustment

Model

2.0 L 4-cylinder (8AR-FTS) engine

Type

4-cylinder in line, 4-cycle, gasoline (with tur-
bocharger)

Bore and stroke

3.39



3.39 in. (86.0



86.0 mm)

Displacement

121.9 cu. in. (1998 cm

3

)

Valve clearance

Automatic adjustment

Drive belt tension

Automatic adjustment

Model

5.0 L 8-cylinder (2UR-GSE) engine

Type

8-cylinder V type, 4-cycle, gasoline

Bore and stroke

3.70



3.52 in. (94.0



89.5 mm)

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Oil capacity (Drain and refill [Ref-
erence

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*

: 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.

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Engine oil selection (IS350
AWD/IS350/IS300
AWD/IS300)

“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-6A 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.

Displacement

303.2 cu. in. (4969 cm

3

)

Drive belt tension

Automatic adjustment

Fuel

Fuel type

Unleaded gasoline only

Octane Rating

91 (Research Octane Number 96) or higher

Fuel tank capacity
(Reference)

17.5 gal. (66.5 L, 14.6 Imp. gal.)

Lubrication system

With filter



IS350 (2WD)

6.0 qt. (5.7 L, 5.0 Imp. qt.)



IS350 AWD/IS300
AWD (AWD)

6.8 qt. (6.4 L, 5.6 Imp. qt.)



IS300

4.9 qt. (4.6 L, 4.0 Imp. qt.)



IS500

9.1 qt. (8.6 L, 7.6 Imp. qt.)

Without fil-

ter



IS350 (2WD)

5.8 qt. (5.5 L, 4.8 Imp. qt.)



IS350 AWD/IS300
AWD (AWD)

6.3 qt. (6.0 L, 5.3 Imp. qt.)



IS300

4.5 qt. (4.3 L, 3.8 Imp. qt.)



IS500

8.3 qt. (7.9 L, 7.0 Imp. qt.)

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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.

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Engine oil selection (IS500)

“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-6A multigrade
engine oil
Recommended viscosity: SAE 5W-30
SAE 5W-30 is the best choice for
good fuel economy and good starting
in cold weather.
If SAE 5W-30 is not available, SAE
10W-30 oil may be used. However, it
should be replaced with SAE 5W- 30
at the next oil change.

Outside temperature

Oil viscosity (5W-30 is explained here
as an example):
• The 5W in 5W-30 indicates the

characteristic of the oil which allows

A

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cold startability. Oils with a lower
value before the W allow for easier
starting of the engine in cold
weather.

• The 30 in 5W-30 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.

*

: The fluid capacity is a reference quantity.

If replacement is necessary, contact your Lexus dealer.

Cooling system

Capacity*

IS350
AWD/IS350
/IS300 AWD

9.8 qt. (9.3 L, 8.2 Imp. qt.)

IS300



Engine

9.1 qt. (8.6 L, 7.6 Imp. qt.)



Intercooler

3.0 qt. (2.8 L, 2.5 Imp. qt.)

IS500

12.0 qt. (11.4 L, 10.0 Imp. qt.)

Coolant type

Use either of the following:



“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant”



Similar high-quality ethylene glycol-based non-silicate,
non-amine, non-nitrite, and non-borate coolant with
long-life hybrid organic acid technology

Do not use plain water alone.

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*

: The fluid capacity is a reference quantity.

If replacement is necessary, contact your Lexus dealer.

Ignition system (spark plug)

IS350

AWD/IS350/IS300

AWD

IS300

IS500

Make

DENSO FK20HBR8

NGK DILFR7K9G

DENSO FK20HBR-J8

Gap

0.031 in. (0.8 mm)

0.035 in. (0.9 mm)

0.031 in. (0.8 mm)

NOTICE

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Iridium-tipped spark plugs

Use only iridium-tipped spark plugs. Do not adjust the spark plug gap.

Electrical system (battery)

Open voltage at 68°F (20°C):

12.3 V or higher
(Check the voltage 20 minutes after the engine
and all lights are turned off.)
If the voltage is lower than the standard value,
charge the battery.

Charging rates

5 A max.

Automatic transmission

Fluid capacity

*

IS350 (2WD)

10.0 qt. (9.5 L, 8.4 Imp. qt.)

IS350
AWD/IS300
AWD (AWD)

10.6 qt. (10.0 L, 8.8 Imp. qt.)

IS300

9.2 qt. (8.7 L, 7.7 Imp. qt.)

IS500

11.4 qt. (10.8 L, 9.5 Imp. qt.)

Fluid type

Toyota Genuine ATF WS

NOTICE

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Automatic transmission fluid type

Using transmission fluid other than the above type may cause abnormal noise or vibra-

tion, or damage the transmission of your vehicle.

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: Your Lexus vehicle is filled with “Toyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil” at the factory.

Use Lexus approved “Toyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil” or an equivalent oil of
matching quality to satisfy the above specification. Please contact your Lexus dealer for
further details.



IS350 AWD/IS350/IS300 AWD/IS300 (vehicles without LSD [Limited Slip
Differential])



IS350/IS500 (vehicles with LSD [Limited Slip Differential])

*

: Your Lexus vehicle is filled with “Toyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil” at the factory.

Use Lexus approved “Toyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil” or an equivalent oil of
matching quality to satisfy the above specification. Please contact your Lexus dealer for
further details.

Front differential (AWD models)

Oil capacity

0.74 qt. (0.70 L, 0.61 Imp. qt.)

Oil type and viscosity

*

Toyota Genuine Differential gear oil GL-5 or equiva-
lent
Above 0°F (-18°C): SAE90
Below 0°F (-18°C): SAE80W or SAE80W-90

Rear differential

Oil capacity

1.42 qt. (1.35 L, 1.19 Imp. qt.)

Oil type and viscosity

*

Toyota Genuine Differential gear oil LT 75W-85
GL-5 or equivalent

Oil capacity

1.42 qt. (1.35 L, 1.19 Imp. qt.)

Oil type and viscosity

*

Toyota Genuine Differential gear oil LX 75W-85
GL-5 or equivalent

Brakes

Pedal clearance

*

IS350

AWD/IS350/IS300

AWD/IS300



2WD

3.8 in. (97 mm) Min.



AWD

4.2 in. (107 mm) Min.

IS500

3.8 in. (97 mm) Min.

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*

: Minimum pedal clearance when depressed with a force of 112.4 lbf (500 N, 51.0 kgf)

while the engine is running.



Type A

Pedal free play

0.04



0.24 in. (1.0



6.0 mm)

Brake pad wear limit

0.04 in. (1 mm)

Parking brake lining wear limit

0.04 in. (1 mm)

Fluid type

SAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3, or
SAE J1704 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT 4

Steering

Free play

Less than 1.2 in. (30 mm)

Tires and wheels

Tire size

235/45R18 94Y, T155/70D17 110M (spare)

Tire inflation pressure
(Recommended cold tire
inflation pressure)

Front: 35 psi (240 kPa, 2.4 kgf/cm

2

or bar)

Rear: 35 psi (240 kPa, 2.4 kgf/cm

2

or bar)

Spare: 60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kgf/cm

2

or bar)

Driving at high speeds above 100 mph (160 km/h) (in
countries where such speeds are permitted by law)

Add 4 psi (30 kPa, 0.3 kgf/cm

2

or bar) to the front tires and

rear tires. Never exceed the maximum cold tire inflation
pressure indicated on the tire sidewall.

Wheel size

18



8 1/2J, 17



4T (spare)

Wheel bolt torque

103 ft•lbf (140 N•m, 14.3 kgf•m)

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Type B



Type C

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Type D

Tire size

235/45R18 94V, T155/70D17 110M (spare)

Tire inflation pressure
(Recommended cold tire
inflation pressure)

Front: 35 psi (240 kPa, 2.4 kgf/cm

2

or bar)

Rear: 35 psi (240 kPa, 2.4 kgf/cm

2

or bar)

Spare: 60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kgf/cm

2

or bar)

Driving at high speeds above 100 mph (160 km/h) (in
countries where such speeds are permitted by law)

Add 4 psi (30 kPa, 0.3 kgf/cm

2

or bar) to the front tires and

rear tires. Never exceed the maximum cold tire inflation
pressure indicated on the tire sidewall.

Wheel size

18



8 1/2J, 17



4T (spare)

Wheel bolt torque

103 ft•lbf (140 N•m, 14.3 kgf•m)

Tire size

235/40R19 96Y, T155/70D17 110M (spare)

Tire inflation pressure
(Recommended cold tire
inflation pressure)

Front: 35 psi (240 kPa, 2.4 kgf/cm

2

or bar)

Rear: 36 psi (250 kPa, 2.5 kgf/cm

2

or bar)

Spare: 60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kgf/cm

2

or bar)

Wheel size

19



8 1/2J, 17



4T (spare)

Wheel bolt torque

103 ft•lbf (140 N•m, 14.3 kgf•m)

Tire size

235/40R19 92V, T155/70D17 110M (spare)

Tire inflation pressure
(Recommended cold tire
inflation pressure)

Front: 35 psi (240 kPa, 2.4 kgf/cm

2

or bar)

Rear: 36 psi (250 kPa, 2.5 kgf/cm

2

or bar)

Spare: 60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kgf/cm

2

or bar)

Wheel size

19



8 1/2J, 17



4T (spare)

Wheel bolt torque

103 ft•lbf (140 N•m, 14.3 kgf•m)

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Type E



Type F



Type G

Tire size

Front tires: 235/40R19 92Y
Rear tires: 265/35R19 94Y
Spare tire: T155/70D17 110M

Tire inflation pressure
(Recommended cold tire
inflation pressure)

Front: 35 psi (240 kPa, 2.4 kgf/cm

2

or bar)

Rear: 36 psi (250 kPa, 2.5 kgf/cm

2

or bar)

Spare: 60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kgf/cm

2

or bar)

Wheel size

Front wheels: 19



8 1/2J

Rear wheels: 19



9 1/2J

Spare wheels: 17



4T

Wheel bolt torque

103 ft•lbf (140 N•m, 14.3 kgf•m)

Tire size

Front tires: 235/40R19 92V
Rear tires: 265/35R19 94V
Spare tire: T155/70D17 110M

Tire inflation pressure
(Recommended cold tire
inflation pressure)

Front: 35 psi (240 kPa, 2.4 kgf/cm

2

or bar)

Rear: 36 psi (250 kPa, 2.5 kgf/cm

2

or bar)

Spare: 60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kgf/cm

2

or bar)

Wheel size

Front wheels: 19



8 1/2J

Rear wheels: 19



9 1/2J

Spare wheels: 17



4T

Wheel bolt torque

103 ft•lbf (140 N•m, 14.3 kgf•m)

Tire size

Front tires: 235/40R19 92Y
Rear tires: 265/35R19 94Y
Spare tire: T145/70D18 107M

Tire inflation pressure
(Recommended cold tire
inflation pressure)

Front: 35 psi (240 kPa, 2.4 kgf/cm

2

or bar)

Rear: 36 psi (250 kPa, 2.5 kgf/cm

2

or bar)

Spare: 60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kgf/cm

2

or bar)

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A: Wedge base bulbs (amber)
B: Wedge base bulbs (clear)

*

: Light bulbs not listed in this table are LED bulbs.

Wheel size

Front wheels: 19



8 1/2J

Rear wheels: 19



9 1/2J

Spare wheels: 18



4T

Wheel bolt torque

103 ft•lbf (140 N•m, 14.3 kgf•m)

Light bulbs

*

Light bulbs

Bulb No.

W

Type

Exterior

Front turn signal lights (bulb type)

WY21W

21

A

Rear turn signal lights



21

A

Interior

Door courtesy lights

168

5

B

Vanity lights



8

B

Footwell lights

194

3.8

B

Trunk light



5

B

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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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Recommendation of the use of gasoline

containing detergent additives

●

Lexus recommends the use of gasoline

that contains detergent additives to avoid

the build-up of engine deposits.

●

All gasoline sold in the U.S.A. contains

minimum detergent additives to clean

and/or keep clean intake systems, per

EPA’s lowest additives concentration pro-

gram.

●

Lexus strongly recommends the use of

Top Tier Detergent Gasoline. For more

information on Top Tier Detergent Gaso-

line and a list of marketers, please go to

the official website www.toptiergas.com.

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Recommendation of the use of low

emissions gasoline

Gasolines containing oxygenates such as

ethers and ethanol, as well as reformulated

gasolines, are available in some cities.

These fuels are typically acceptable for use,

providing they meet other fuel require-

ments.
Lexus recommends these fuels, since the

formulations allow for reduced vehicle

emissions.

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Non-recommendation of the use of

blended gasoline

●

Use only gasoline containing up to 15%

ethanol.

DO NOT use any flex-fuel or gasoline

that could contain more than 15% etha-

nol, including from any pump labeled
E30 (30% ethanol [

]), E50 (50%

ethanol [

]), E85 (85% ethanol [

])

(which are only some examples of fuel

containing more than 15% ethanol).

●

If you use gasohol in your vehicle, be sure

that it has an octane rating no lower than

91.

●

Lexus does not recommend the use of

gasoline containing methanol.

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Non-recommendation of the use of gas-

oline containing MMT

Some gasoline contains an octane enhanc-

ing additive called MMT (Methylcyclopen-

tadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl).
Lexus does not recommend the use of gas-

oline 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 hap-

pens, contact your Lexus dealer for service.

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If your engine knocks

●

Consult your Lexus dealer.

●

You may occasionally notice light knock-

ing for a short time while accelerating or

Fuel information

You must only use unleaded gaso-
line.
Select premium unleaded gasoline
with an octane rating of 91
(Research Octane Number 96) or
higher required for optimum
engine performance and fuel econ-
omy.
If the octane rating is less than 91,
damage to the engine may occur
and may void the vehicle warranty.

At minimum, the gasoline you use
should meet the specifications of
ASTM D4814 in the U.S.A..

A

B

C