2010 Lexus HS250h checking oil

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HS250h_U_75033U(Canada)
Engine oilWith 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 5 minutes for the oil to drain 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 out and check the
oil level.
Wipe the dipstick and reinsert it fully. Low
Full

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Maintenance and care
HS250h_U_75033U(Canada)■
Adding engine oil
If the oil level is below or near the
low level mark, add engine oil of
the same type as that already in the
engine.
Make sure to check the oil type and prepare 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. 5 5 3
Oil quantity
(Low → Full)1.2 qt. (1.1 L, 1.0 lmp. qt.)
ItemsClean funnel

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Alphabetical index
HS250h_U_75033U(Canada)
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency............................. 547
If your vehicle needs to be towed ................................................... 483
If your vehicle overheats.................. 541
Emergency flasher
Switch ...................................................... 482
Engine
Accessory mode ................................. 146
Compartment ......................................422
Engine switch ........................................ 145
Hood ......................................................... 419
How to start the engine.................... 145
How to start the hybrid system.................................................... 145
Identification number.......................550
If the engine will not start ...............530
If the hybrid system will not
start........................................................530
Ignition switch........................................ 145
Overheating........................................... 541
Power switch ......................................... 145
Engine compartment cover..............423
Engine coolant Capacity................................................. 554
Checking ............................................... 428
Preparing and checking before winter.....................................244
Engine/power control unit coolant Capacity................................................. 554
Checking ............................................... 428
Preparing and checking
before winter.....................................244
Engine immobilizer system ..................96 Engine oil
Capacity .................................................552
Checking ............................................... 424
Preparing and checking
before winter .................................... 244
Engine oil maintenance data............ 426
Engine switch .......................................... 145
Enhanced VSC...................................... 225
EPS ............................................................. 225
EV drive mode switch.......................... 150
Event data recorder ............................490
Floor mat ................................................. 380
Fluid
Brake ....................................................... 556
Washer ................................................... 432
Fog lights Replacing light bulbs ....................... 469
Switch........................................................ 194
Wattage................................................. 558
Foot light...................................................360
Foot well lighting ...................................360
Front fog lights Replacing light bulbs ....................... 469
Switch........................................................ 194
Wattage................................................. 558
Front passenger occupant classification system ............................ 116
Front passenger's seat belt reminder light......................................495
Front seats Adjustment ............................................... 64
Driver’s seat position memory .......68
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*: Refer to “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.