2009 Lexus GS350 checking oil

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Maintenance and care
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■Installing the clips
Push up center portion
Insert
Press
Engine oil
With 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 ground . After turning off the engine, 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.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
STEP4
STEP5
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Wipe the dipstick and reinsert it fully.Low
Full
■ 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.
Add engine oil slowly, checking the dipstick.
Install the filler cap, turning it clockwise.STEP6
Engine oil selection→ P. 5 6 2
Oil quantity
(Low → Full)1.6 qt. (1.5 L, 1.3 Imp. qt.)
ItemsClean funnel
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
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Alphabetical index
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DoorsDoor lock...................................29, 41, 44
Rear door child protector ................ 45
Driver’s seat belt reminder light .... 509
Driver’s seat position memory ........... 56
Driving Correct posture .................................... 89
Procedures ............................................. 124
DVD player/changer.......................... 270
Electric power steering ..................... 200
Electronic key If the electronic key does not operate properly ....................545
Replacing battery ..............................458
Emergency, in case of If a warning light turns on ..............507
If a warning message is displayed ............................................. 516
If the electronic key does not operate properly ....................545
If the engine will not start........................................................ 542
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from “P”................................ 543
If the 12 volt battery is discharged .......................................548
If you have a flat tire ................ 531, 541
If you lose your keys......................... 544
If you think something is wrong ...................................................503
If your vehicle becomes stuck.... 555
If your vehicle needs to be towed ................................................... 496
If your vehicle overheats ................ 552 Engine
ACCESSORY mode....................... 134
Compartment ......................................424
Engine (ignition) switch.................... 133
Hood ......................................................... 421
How to start the engine ................... 133
If the engine will not start ............... 542
Overheating ........................................ 552
Engine compartment cover ............. 426
Engine coolant temperature gauge .......................................................145
Engine coolant Capacity ................................................ 566
Checking................................................. 431
Preparing and checking before winter.......................................217
Engine oil Capacity ................................................ 562
Checking................................................ 427
Preparing and checking before winter.......................................217
Engine oil maintenance data ........... 429
Engine (ignition) switch........................133
Enhanced vehicle stability control....................................................200
Event data recorder ............................505
First-aid kit storage belt ..................... 379
Floor mats ................................................ 378
Fluid Brake ....................................................... 433
Washer....................................................437
Fog lights Switch ........................................................158
Wattage ..................................................572
Foot light .................................................. 356
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