2012 Lexus LFA oil level

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2-5. Driving information
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When driving
■Tire grip at low temperatures
The tires fitted to the LFA are designed for dry road conditions. As such, tire grip on
cold, snowy and/or icy roads will be reduced compared to standard tires.
Be sure to use snow tires on snowy and/or icy roads and drive carefully at a speed
appropriate for road and weather conditions.
■Engine starting restrictions
In order to protect the engine, the engine may not start when the engine coolant
temperature or engine oil temperature is below -13 F (-25C). In that case, a
buzzer will sound and “Temp low Engine cannot be started” will be shown on the
meter. ( P. 3 2 7 )
CAUTION
■Driving with snow tires
Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of accidents.
Failing to do so may result in a loss of vehicle control and cause death or serious
injury.
●Use tires of the specified size.
●Maintain the recommended level of air pressure.
●Do not drive in excess of 75 mph (120 km/h), regardless of the type of snow tires
being used.
●Use snow tires on all, not just some wheels.
NOTICE
■Driving with tire chains
Do not fit tire chains. Tire chains may da mage the vehicle body and suspension, and
adversely affect driving performance.
■Repairing or replacing snow tires
Request repairs or replacement of snow ti res from Lexus dealers or legitimate tire
retailers.
This is because the removal and attachment of snow tires affects the operation of
the tire pressure warning valves and transmitters.

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4-2. Maintenance
General maintenance
Listed below are the general maintenance items that should be performed at
the intervals specified in the “Warranty and Services Guide” or “Owners
Manual Supplement”. It is recommended that any problem you notice should
be brought to the attention of your Lexu s dealer or qualified service shop for
advice.
Engine compartment
Luggage compartment
ItemsCheck points
Brake fluid Is the brake fluid at the correct level?
(P. 2 6 2 )
Engine coolant Is the engine coolant at the correct
level? (
P. 2 6 0 )
Engine oil Is the engine oil at the correct level?
(P. 1 3 2 )
Exhaust system There should not be any fumes or
strange sounds.
Condenser The condenser should be free from
foreign objects. (
P. 2 6 1 )
ItemsCheck points
Battery Check the connections. ( P. 2 6 5 )

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Maintenance and care
4-3.Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precautions
If you perform maintenance yourself, be sure to follow the correct proce-
dures as given in these sections.
ItemsParts and tools
Battery condition ( P. 2 6 5 ) •Warm water
•Baking soda
•Grease
• Conventional wrench
(for the positive terminal clamp
bolt)
Brake fluid level ( P. 2 6 2 ) • FMVSS No.116 DOT 3 or SAE
J1703 brake fluid
•Rag or paper towel
•Funnel (used only for adding brake fluid)
Condenser ( P. 2 6 1 )
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Engine coolant level ( P. 2 6 0 ) • “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant”
or similar high-quality ethylene gly-
col-based non-silicate, non-amine,
non-nitrite and non-borate coolant
with long-life hybrid organic acid
technology. “Toyota Super Long
Life Coolant” is pre-mixed with
50% coolant and 50% deionized
water.
•Funnel (used only for adding engine cool-
ant)
Engine oil level ( P. 2 5 7 ) • “Mobil 1 5W-50”
•Funnel
(used only for adding engine oil)
Fuses ( P. 2 8 7 ) • Fuse with same amperage rating as
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Engine compartment
Engine oil filler cap (P. 2 5 7 )
Engine oil level dipstick ( P. 2 5 7 )
Engine coolant reservoir (P. 260) Brake fluid reservoir
(P. 2 6 2 )
Condenser ( P. 2 6 1 )
Electric cooling fan
Fuse box ( P. 2 8 7 )

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
Engine oilDo not use the engine oil level di pstick in the engine compartment when
checking or adding engine oil, as it is only designed to be used for oil
replacement performed by your Lexu s dealer. Make sure to use the
meter for checking and adding engine oil.
■ Checking the engine oil
Check the oil level using the “Oil Level” display on the meter.
( P. 132)
■ Adding engine oil
If the oil level is low, add engine oil.
If unsure of how much oil to add,
contact your Lexus dealer.
Prepare the following item and brand of oil:
*: Measured using the “Oil Level” display on the meter, between the minimumand maximum markings
Check the oil level using the “Oil Level” display on the meter.
( P. 132)
Stop the engine.
Remove the oil filler cap by turning it counterclockwise.
Oil brand “Mobil 1 5W-50”
Oil quantity*
(MIN MAX) Approximately 2.1 qt. (2.0L, 1.8 Imp. qt.)
Item
Clean funnel
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Add oil based on the oil level shown on the meter.
Do not add more than 0.5 qt. (0.5 L, 0.4 Imp. qt.) at a time regardless of
the oil level reading.
To check the oil level again, install the oil filler cap by turning it
clockwise.
Check the oil level using the “Oil Level” display and repeat the
above procedure if more oil is required.
Even if the measurement result shows that the oil is below the maximum
level, be careful not to add more oil than necessary.
Install the oil filler cap by turning it clockwise.
■Engine oil consumption
●The amount of engine oil consumed depe nds on the oil viscosity, the quality of
the oil and the way the vehicle is driven.
●More oil is consumed under driving conditions such as high speeds and fre-
quent acceleration and deceleration.
●A new engine consumes more oil.
●When judging the amount of oil consumpt ion, keep in mind that the oil may
have become diluted, making it difficult to judge the true level accurately.
●Oil consumption: Max. 1.1 qt./600 miles (0.9 Imp. qt./600 miles, 1.0 L/1000
km)
●If your vehicle consumes more than 1.1 qt. (1.0 L, 0.9 Imp. qt.) every 600 miles
(1000 km), contact your Lexus dealer.
■After the engine oil has been changed
The “Oil Maintenance” display on the mete r needs resetting. Have the display reset
at your Lexus dealer. ( P. 1 3 2 )
STEP4
STEP5
STEP6
STEP7

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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 or 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 adding 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 using the “Oil Level” display on the meter every time you refill
the vehicle.
●Be sure the engine oil filler cap is properly tightened.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Stop the vehicle immediately. Continuing to drive the vehicle may be dangerous.
A buzzer sounds and a warning message is shown on the meter. The fol-
lowing warning indicates a possible problem in the brake system. Imme-
diately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your Lexus dealer.
Stop the vehicle immediately.
A buzzer sounds and a warning messa ge is shown on the meter. The fol-
lowing warnings indicate the possibility of damage to the vehicle that may
lead to an accident. Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and con-
tact your Lexus dealer.
MessageDetails
(U.S.A.)
(Canada) Indicates the following:
• The brake fluid level is low; or,
• The brake system is malfunctioning.
MessageDetails
Indicates an abnormal engine oil pressure. The warning light may turn on if the engine oil pres-
sure is too low.