2011 Lexus CT200h checking oil

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Maintenance and care
CT200h_EE (OM76041E)
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 warming up the
engine and turning off the hybrid system, 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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CT200h_EE (OM76041E)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. 6 4 2
Oil quantity
(Low  Full)1.5 L (1.6 qt., 1.3 lmp. qt.)
ItemsClean funnel
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Alphabetical index
CT200h_EE (OM76041E)
Engine oil
Capacity ................................642
Checking ...............................487
Preparing and checking
before winter ......................304
EPS ............................................285
EV drive mode switch ...............201
Floor mat ...................................457
Fluid
Brake ....................................648
Washer ..................................495
Fog lights
Replacing light bulbs ............534
Switch ...................................237
Wattage .................................652
Foot light ...................................438
Foot well lighting ......................438
Front fog lights
Replacing light bulbs ............534
Switch ...................................237
Wattage .................................652
Front passenger’s seat belt
reminder light..........................562
Front position lights
Switch ..................................232Front seats
Adjustment............................. 94
Driver’s seat position memory ..
98
Front turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ........... 534
Switch .................................. 213
Wattage ................................ 652
Fuel
Capacity ............................... 641
Fuel gauge............................ 216
Information .......................... 653
Refueling ............................. 127
Type ..................................... 653
Fuel door................................... 127
Fuel filler door .......................... 127
Fuses ......................................... 520
Gauges ...................................... 216
Glove box ................................. 442
Hands-free system
(for cellular phone)
* ............. 402
Head restraints
Adjustment .......................... 101
Headlight cleaner...................... 247
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CT200h_EE (OM76041E)
Vanity lights
Vanity lights .........................449
Wattage .................................652
Vanity mirrors ...........................449
Vehicle identification number ...639
Vehicle stability control ............285
VSC ...........................................285
VSC+ .........................................286
Warning buzzers
Brake system ........................558
Open door ............................562
Seat belt reminder .................562
Warning lights
Anti-lock brake system
(ABS) .................................560
Automatic headlight leveling
system.................................561
Brake system ................558, 561
Charging system ...................559
Electric power steering
system.................................560
High coolant temperature .....559
Low engine oil pressure........559
Low fuel level .......................562
Malfunction indicator lamp ..560
Master warning light ............562
Open door .............................562
Pre-crash safety system ........561
Seat belt reminder light ........562
Slip indicator ........................561
SRS airbags ..........................560Warning messages
Back door............................. 570
Cruise control ...................... 568
Dynamic radar cruise
control ....................... 568, 572
EV drive mode ..................... 574
Headlight ............................. 567
Hood .................................... 570
Hybrid system ...................... 573
Hybrid system overheat ....... 573
Key....................................... 577
Lexus parking
assist-sensor............... 568, 571
Light reminder ..................... 571
Moon roof ............................ 570
Open door ............................ 569
Parking brake ....................... 571
Pre-crash
safety system ..... 568, 572, 576
Rear passenger seat belt
reminder ............................ 570
Smart entry & start system .. 577
Washer fluid ........................ 576
Washer
Checking .............................. 495
Preparing and checking
before winter ..................... 304
Switch .................................. 239
Washing and waxing ................ 466
Weight
Weight ................................. 638
Wheels ...................................... 509
Window glasses ........................ 119
Window lock switch ................. 120V
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