The service and repair manual for the 2008 Lexus IS 250, 3 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Lexus published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 2008 |
|---|---|
| Trims | AWD · RWD, Automatic · RWD, Standard |
| Federal record | 4 recalls · 157 complaints · 86 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 2008 IS 250 manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 597
- General Information 1,840
- Accessories & Equipment 1,614
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 142
- Body & Frame 571
- Maintenance 53
- Brakes 576
- Restraints 380
- Drivelines & Axles 81
- Steering 217
- Electrical 2,703
- Suspension 278
- Engine Mechanical 225
- Transmission 323
- Engine Performance 1,273
- Front 294
- Rear 290
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2008 IS 250
- Visibility/Wiper · 13V030000Inoperative wipers could reduce driver visibility and increase the risk of a vehicle crash.
- Air Bags — frontal › passenger side › inflator module · 16V340000An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in seriou.
- Air Bags — frontal › passenger side › inflator module · 19V741000An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants res.
- Air Bags — frontal › passenger side › inflator module · 17V006000An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in seriou.
Owners have filed 157 complaints and Lexus has issued 86 technical service bulletins for the 2008 IS 250. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 2008 IS 250 manual
Is this manual specific to the 2008 IS 250?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2008 model year across the AWD, RWD, Automatic, RWD, Standard trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Lexus published for this year.
What 2008 IS 250 problems does it help with?
4 recalls are on federal record for the 2008 IS 250, covering visibility/wiper, air bags. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Lexus dealers.
Does it include 2008 IS 250 wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2008 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $34.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.
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