2012 Lexus HS250h oil filter

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Maintenance and care
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CAUTION
The engine compartment contains many mechanisms and fluids that may move sud-
denly, become hot, or become electrically energized. To avoid death or serious injury,
observe the following precautions:
■When working on the engine compartment
●Make sure that the indicator on the “POWER” switch and the “READY” indicator
are both off.
●Keep hands, clothing and tools away from the moving fans and engine drive belt.
●Be careful not to touch the engine, power control unit, radiator, exhaust manifold,
etc. right after driving as they may be hot. Oil and other fluids may also be hot.
●Do not leave anything that may burn easily, such as paper and rags, in the engine
compartment.
●Do not smoke, cause sparks or expose an open flame to fuel. Fuel fumes are flam-
mable.
■When working near the electric cooling fans or radiator grille
Be sure the “POWER” switch is off.
With the “POWER” switch in ON mode, the electric cooling fans may automati-
cally start to run if the air conditioning is on and/or the coolant temperature is high.
(→ P. 444)
■Safety glasses
Wear safety glasses to prevent flying or falling material, fluid spray, etc. from getting
in your eyes.
NOTICE
■If you remove the air cleaner filter
Driving with the air cleaner filter removed may cause excessive engine wear due to
dirt in the air. Also, a backfire could cause a fire in the engine compartment.

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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 household 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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Vehicle specifications
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Lubrication system
*: The engine oil capacity is a reference quantity to be used when exchanging.Warm up the engine and turn off the hybrid system, wait more than 5 minutes,
and check the oil level on the dipstick.
■Engine oil selection
“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” is used in your Lexus vehicle. Use Lexus
approved “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent to satisfy the follow-
ing grade and viscosity.
Oil grade: ILSAC multigrade engine oil
Recommended viscosity: SAE 0W-20
SAE 0W-20 is the best choice for
good fuel economy and good
starting in cold weather.
If SAE 0W-20 is not available,
SAE 5W-20 oil may be used.
However, it must be replaced with
SAE 0W-20 at the next oil
change.
Oil capacity
(Drain and refill
-reference*)
With filter
Without filter
4.5 qt. (4.3 L, 3.8 lmp.qt.)
4.3 qt. (4.1 L, 3.6 lmp.qt.)
Outside temperature

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Alphabetical index
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Keyless entry........................................... 58
Keys.............................................................. 42
Mechanical key ......................................43
Wireless remote control key.......... 58
Lane keeping assist ............................. 230
License plate lights Replacing light bulbs .........................481
Wattage .................................................568
Light bulbs
Replacing.................................................481
Wattage .................................................568
Light Door courtesy lights .........................374
Fog light switch................................... 202
Footwell lights ......................................374
Headlight switch ....................................191
Interior light list.....................................374
Interior light switch............................ 375
Outer foot lights..................................374
Personal light switch ........................ 375
Remote touch light ............................374
Replacing light bulbs .........................481
Scuff lighting..........................................374
Turn signal lever...................................166
Turn signal light switch ..................... 166
Vanity lights ..........................................386
Wattage .................................................568
LKA ............................................................ 230
Load capacity .........................................257 Maintenance
Do-it-yourself maintenance........... 431
General maintenance .....................426
Maintenance data ............................. 560
Maintenance requirements .......... 423
Meter
Instrument panel light control....... 170
Meters....................................................... 169
Micro dust and pollen filter* ............ 270
Mirrors Inside rear view mirror ...................... 85
Side mirror heater ............................. 274
Side mirrors ............................................. 87
Vanity mirrors ..................................... 386
Moon roof................................................... 93
MP3 disc* ................................................ 295
Multi-information display .................... 177
Navigation system*
Noise from under vehicle...................... 18
Odometer................................................. 169
Oil Engine oil................................................439
Opener Fuel filler door ......................................... 97
Hood ........................................................434
Trunk ........................................................... 64
OPEN/CLOSE button*
Outer foot lights Outer foot lights ................................. 374
Wattage................................................. 568
*: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
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GAS STATION INFORMATION
Auxiliary catch leverP. 4 3 4Trunk openerP. 6 4Fuel filler door P. 9 7
Hood lock release lever P. 4 3 4Fuel filler door opener P. 9 7Tire inflation pressureP. 5 6 7
Fuel tank capacity
(Reference)14.5 gal. (55 L, 12.5 Imp. gal.)
Fuel typeUnleaded gasoline only P. 562
Cold tire inflation
pressureP. 5 6 7
Engine oil capacity
(Drain and refill
-reference)qt. (L, Imp. qt.)
With filter 4.5 (4.3, 3.8)
Without filter 4.3 (4.1, 3.6
)
Engine oil typeToyota Genuine Motor Oil or equivalent
Oil grade: ILSAC multigrade engine oil P. 563
Recommended oil viscosity: SAE 0W-20