2010 Lexus GS450h checking oil

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
GS_HV_U (OM30C81U)
October 13, 2015 12:41 pm
■Installing the clips
Push up center portion
Insert
Press
Engine oil
With the engine at operating temperature and turned off, check the oil
level on the dipstick.
■Checking the engine oil
Park the vehicle on level ground. After turning off the hybrid sys-
tem, 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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Maintenance and care
GS_HV_U (OM30C81U)
October 13, 2015 12:41 pm
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 the 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 9 1
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
GS_HV_U (OM30C81U)
February 1, 2010 11:29 am
Engine compartment cover............... 461
Engine coolant temperature 
gauge ........................................................ 161
Engine/power control unit coolant
Capacity................................................. 593
Checking ............................................... 466
Preparing and checking 
before winter .................................... 233
Engine oil
Capacity...................................................591
Checking ............................................... 462
Preparing and checking 
before winter .................................... 233
Engine oil maintenance data ............464
Enhanced vehicle stability 
control .................................................... 214
Event data recorder............................ 532
First-aid kit storage belt....................... 421
Floor mats.................................................. 419
Fluid
Brake ....................................................... 468
Washer ....................................................474
Fog lights
Switch ........................................................ 174
Wattage ................................................. 597
Foot light .................................................. 395
Front passenger occupant 
classification system ........................... 119
Front passenger’s seat belt 
reminder light ......................................537
Front seats
Adjustment .............................................. 65
Driver’s seat position memory .......67
Front turn signal lights
Wattage ................................................. 597Fuel
Capacity ................................................ 590
Fuel gauge................................................ 161
Gas station information ..................644
Information ........................................... 598
Refueling.................................................... 94
Messages .............................................. 554
Fuel door ..................................................... 94
Fuel filler door ........................................... 94
Fuses .......................................................... 496
Garage door opener .......................... 423
Gas station information...................... 644
Gauges ........................................................ 161
Glove box ............................................... 400
Hands-free system
(for cellular phone) ..........................345
Head restraints ......................................... 72
Headlight aim ............................................511
Headlight cleaner .................................. 180
Headlights
Adaptive front lighting system....... 172
Discharge headlights 
precautions....................................... 520
Replacing light bulbs ......................... 514
Switch.......................................................... 171
Wattage ..................................................597
Heaters
Seat heaters ........................................... 413
Side mirror............................................ 268
Hill-start assist control ......................... 214
Hood .......................................................... 457
Hooks
Cargo ........................................................421
Shopping bag ........................................421
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