2012 Lexus CT200h check oil

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2-1. Driving procedures
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When driving
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NOTICE
When encountering flooded roads
Do not drive on a road that has flooded after heavy rain etc. Doing so may
cause the following serious damage to the vehicle:
Engine stalling
Short in electrical components
Engine damage caused by water immersion
In the event that you drive on a flooded road and the vehicle is flooded, be
sure to have any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly quali-
fied and equipped professional check the following:
Brake function
Changes in quantity and quality of engine oil, transmission fluid for the
hybrid system etc.
Lubricant condition for the bearings and suspension joints (where possi-
ble), and the function of all joints, bearings, etc.
If the P position control system is damaged by flooding, it may not be possi-
ble to shift the shift position to P, or from P to other positions. When the
shift position cannot be changed from P to any other position, the front
wheels will lock, and you will be unable to tow the vehicle with the front
wheels on the ground, as the front wheels may be locked. In this case, trans-
port the vehicle with both front wheels or all four wheels lifted.

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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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.
Flat dipstick: Reinsert the dipstick fully.
Non-flat dipstick: Reinsert the
dipstick fully with its protrud-
ing areas ( in the illustration)
pointing towards engine.
Holding a rag under the end, pull the dipstick out and check
the oil level.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
STEP4
STEP5

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
CT200h_OM_OM76067E_(EE)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 5 5
Oil quantity
(Low  Full)1.5 L (1.6 qt., 1.3 lmp. qt.)
ItemsClean funnel
STEP1
STEP2
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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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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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6-1. Specifications
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Hybrid battery (traction battery)
Lubrication system
*: The engine oil capacity is a reference quantity to be used when exchang-
ing. Warm up the engine and turn off the hybrid system, wait more than 5
minutes, and check the oil level on the dipstick
Ty p eNickel-Metal hydride battery
Voltage7.2 V/module
Capacity6.5 Ah (3HR)
Quantity28 modules
Overall voltage201.6 V
Oil capacity
(Drain and refill
 reference
*)
With filter
Without filter
4.2 L (4.4 qt., 3.7 lmp.qt.)
3.9 L (4.1 qt., 3.4 lmp.qt.)

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Alphabetical index
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Engine oil
Capacity ................................654
Checking ...............................498
Preparing and checking
before winter ......................311
EPS ............................................291
EV drive mode switch ...............204
Floor mat ...................................467
Fluid
Brake ....................................660
Washer ..................................507
Fog lights
Replacing light bulbs ............546
Switch ...................................239
Wattage .................................664
Footwell lights ...........................445
Front fog lights
Replacing light bulbs ............546
Switch ...................................239
Wattage .................................664
Front position lights
Switch ..................................235Front seats
Adjustment............................. 98
Driver’s seat position memory ..
102
Front turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ........... 546
Switch .................................. 216
Wattage ................................ 664
Fuel
Capacity ............................... 653
Fuel gauge............................ 219
Information .......................... 665
Refueling ............................. 131
Type ..................................... 665
Fuel door................................... 131
Fuel filler door .......................... 131
Fuses ......................................... 532
Gauges ...................................... 219
Glove box ................................. 449
Hands-free system
(for cellular phone)
* ............. 409
Head restraints
Adjustment .......................... 105
Headlight cleaner...................... 249
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Vanity lights
Vanity lights .........................458
Wattage .................................664
Vanity mirrors ...........................458
Vehicle identification number ...651
Vehicle stability control ............291
VSC ...........................................291
VSC+ .........................................292
Warning buzzers
Brake system ........................571
Open door ............................575
Seat belt reminder .................575
Warning lights
Anti-lock brake system
(ABS) .................................573
Automatic headlight leveling
system.................................574
Brake system ................571, 574
Charging system ...................572
Electric power steering
system.................................573
High coolant temperature .....572
Low engine oil pressure........572
Low fuel level .......................575
Malfunction indicator lamp ..573
Master warning light ............575
Open door .............................575
Pre-Crash Safety system .......574
Seat belt reminder light ........575
Slip indicator ........................574
SRS airbags ..........................573Warning messages
Back door............................. 583
Cruise control ...................... 581
Dynamic radar cruise
control ....................... 581, 585
EV drive mode ..................... 587
Headlight ............................. 580
Hood .................................... 583
Hybrid system ...................... 586
Hybrid system overheat ....... 586
Key....................................... 590
Lexus parking
assist-sensor............... 581, 584
Light reminder ..................... 584
Moon roof ............................ 583
Open door ............................ 582
Parking brake ....................... 584
Pre-Crash Safety
system................ 581, 585, 589
Rear passenger seat belt
reminder ............................ 583
Smart entry & start system .. 590
Washer fluid ........................ 589
Washer
Checking .............................. 507
Preparing and checking
before winter ..................... 311
Switch .................................. 241
Washing and waxing ................ 476
Weight
Weight ................................. 650
Wheels ...................................... 521
Window glasses ........................ 123
Window lock switch ................. 124V
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