2010 Lexus HS250h engine oil

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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. A
fter turning off the hybrid sys-
tem, wait more than 5 minutes fo r the oil to dr
ain back into the
bottom of the engine.
Holding a rag under the end, pull
the dipstick out.
Wipe the dipstick clean.
Reinsert the dipstick fully.
Holding a rag under the end, pull the dipstick ou
t and check the
oil level.
Wipe the dipstick and reinsert it fully.
Low
Full

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Maintenance and care
■Adding engine oil
If the oil level is below or near the
lo
w level mark, add engine oil of
the same type as th at already in the
engine.
Make sure to check the oil type and pr
epare the items needed before
adding oil.
Remove the oil filler cap by turning it counterclockwise.
Add engine oil slowly, checking the dipstick.
Install the oil filler cap by turning it clockwise.
Engine oil selection P. 551
Oil quantity
(Low  Full)1.2 qt. (1.1 L, 1.0 lmp. qt.)
ItemsClean funnel

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■Engine oil consumption
●The amount of engine oil consumed depends on the oil viscosity, the quality of
the oil and the way the vehicle is driven.
●More oil is consumed under driving conditions such as high speeds and fre -
quent acceleration and deceleration.
●A new engine consumes more oil.
●When judging the amount of oil consumpt ion, keep in mind that the oil may
have become diluted, making it difficult to judge the true level accurately.
●Oil consumption: Max. 1.1 qt./600 miles, 0.9 Imp. qt./600 miles (1.0 L per 1000
km)
●If your vehicle consumes more than 1.1 qt. (1.0 L, 0.9 Imp. qt.) every 600 miles
(1000 km), contact your Lexus dealer.
■After changing the engine oil (U.S.A. only)
The engine oil maintenance data should be r
eset. Perform the following proce-
dures:
Switch the display to the trip meter “A” when the hybrid system is operat -
ing. ( P. 1 6 3 )
Turn the “POWER” switch off.
While pressing the trip meter reset button ( P. 1 6 3 ), turn the “POWER”
switch to ON mode (do not start th e
hybrid system because otherwise
the reset mode will be canceled). Co ntinue to press and hold the button
until the trip meter displays “000000” and the multi-information display
indicates that the reset is complete.

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Maintenance and care
CAUTION
■Used engine oil
●Used engine oil contains potentially harmful contaminants which may cause skin
disorders such as inflammation and skin cancer, so care should be taken to avoid
prolonged and repeated contact. To remove used engine oil from your skin, wash
thoroughly with soap and water.
●Dispose of used oil and filters only in a safe and acceptable manner. Do not dis-
pose of used oil and filters in househol d trash, in sewers or onto the ground. 
Call your Lexus dealer, service station or auto parts store for information con-
cerning recycling or disposal.
●Do not leave used engine oil within the reach of children.
NOTICE
■To prevent serious engine damage
Check the oil level on a regular basis.
■When replacing the engine oil
●Be careful not to spill engine oil on the vehicle components.
●Avoid overfilling, or the engine could be damaged.
●Check the oil level on the dipstick every time you refill the vehicle.
●Be sure the engine oil filler cap is properly tightened.

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Fuse layout and amperage ratings
Engine compartment
FuseAmpereCircuit
1HTR50 AAir conditioning system
2RDI40 AElectric cooling fans
3OIL PMP10 AHybrid system, transmission
4S-HORN10 ANo circuit
5ABS MAIN NO.27. 5 AElectronically controlled brake system
6H-LP CLN30 AHeadlight cleaner
7AMP NO.130 AAudio system, back door opener
8IGCT30 APCU, IGCT NO.2, IGCT NO.3,
hybrid system
9P CON MAIN7. 5 A
P position control system, hybrid sys-
tem, smart access system with push-
button start

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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a warning message is displayed
Stop the vehicle immediately.
A buzzer sounds and a warning message is shown on the multi-informa -
tion display. The following warning ind icates the pos
sibility of damage to
the vehicle that may lead to an acci dent. Immediately stop the vehicle in a
safe place and contact your Lexus dealer.
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Indicates abnormal engine oil pressure
A buzzer also sounds.
The warning message is displayed if the engine oil
pressure is too low.
Indicates a malfunction in the hybrid systemA buzzer also sounds.
If a warning is shown on the multi-information display, stay calm and per-
form the following actions:
Master warning light
The master warning light also
comes on or flashes in order to
indicate that a message is cur -
rently being displayed on the
multi-information display
.
Multi-information display
If any of the warning light comes on again af
ter the following actions
have been performed, contact your Lexus dealer.

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(Flashes)
(If equipped)
Indicates that the moon
roof is not fully closed A buzzer also sounds.
(With the “POWER”
switch off, and the
driver's door open)
Close the moon roof.
Indicates that the parking
brake is still engagedIf the vehicle reaches a
speed of 3 mph 
(5 km/h),
flashes and a buzzer
sounds to indicate that
the parking brake is still
engaged.
Release the parking
brake.
Indicates that the washer
fluid level is lowAdd washer fluid.
(U.S.A. only)
Indicates that the engine
oil is scheduled to be
changed
Check the engine oil, and
change if necessary.
Comes on approximately
4500 miles (7200 km)
after the engine oil is
changed. 
(The indicator will not
work properly unless the
oil maintenance data has
been reset.)
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
(U.S.A. only)
Indicates that the engine
oil should be changedComes on approxi-
mately 5000 miles
(8000 km) after the
engine oil is changed
(and the oil maintenance
data has been reset)
Check and change the
engine oil.
Indicates that the tire
inflation pressure is lowCheck the tire inflation
pressure, and adjust to the
appropriate level.
(If equipped)
Indicates that the pre-
collision system is not
currently functional
because the grille or the
sensor is dirty.
This message also
appears when the pre-
collision system is not
functional due to over-
heating.
Check the grille and the
sensor and clean them if
they are dirty.In case of overheating,
the system will become
functional once the sys-
tem cools down.
(If equipped)
Indicates that intuitive
parking assist sensor is
dirty or covered with ice
A buzzer also sounds.
The site of the malfunc-
tion and the vehicle
image are flashing.
Clean the sensor.
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