2011 Lexus HS250h oil dipstick

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Engine compartment
Engine coolant reservoir (P. 4 3 4 )
Engine oil filler cap (P. 4 3 1 )
Engine oil level dipstick (P. 430)
Power control unit coolant
reservoir ( P. 4 3 4 )
Brake fluid reservoir (P. 4 3 7 )Fuse box ( P. 4 6 1 )
Engine coolant radiator (P. 4 3 6 )
Power control unit coolant
radiator ( P. 4 3 6 )
Condenser ( P. 4 3 6 )
Electric cooling fans
Washer fluid tank (P. 4 3 8 )

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Engine oilWith 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 hybrid sys-
tem, wait more than 5 minutes fo r 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
■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 th e 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 9
Oil quantity
(Low  Full)1.2 qt. (1.1 L, 1.0 Imp. qt.)
ItemsClean funnel

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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.