2013 Lexus GS350 oil temperature

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4-6. Driving tips
Winter driving tips
●Use fluids that are appropriate to the prevailing outside temperatures.
• Engine oil
• Engine coolant
•Washer fluid
●Have a service technician inspect the condition of the battery.
●Have the vehicle fitted with four snow tires or purchase a set of tire
chains for the rear tires.
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Ensure that all tires are the specified size and brand, and that chains match the
size of the tires.
*: Tire chains cannot be mounted on the vehicles with front and rear tires of dif-
fering sizes and vehicles with LDH and 19-inch tires.
Carry out the necessary preparatio ns and inspections before driving
the vehicle in winter. Always drive the vehicle in a manner appropriate
to the prevailing weather conditions.
Preparation for winter

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6176-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
With the engine at operating temperature and turned off, check the oil
level on the dipstick.
■Checking the engine oilPark the vehicle on level ground. After warming up the engine and
turning it off, 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. Low
Full
Wipe the dipstick and reinsert it fully.
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7558-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
■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 fol-
lowing grade and viscosity.
Oil grade: ILSAC GF-5 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 viscosity (0W-20 is explained here as an example):• The 0W in 0W-20 indicates the characteristic of the oil which allows
cold startability. Oils with a lower value before the W allow for easier
starting of the engine in cold weather.
• The 20 in 0W-20 indicates the viscosity characteristic of the oil when the oil is at high temperature. An oil with a higher viscosity (one
with a higher value) may be better suited if the vehicle is operated at
high speeds, or under extreme load conditions.
How to read oil container label:
The ILSAC (International Lubri-
cant Standardization and
Approval Committee) Certifica-
tion Mark is added to some oil
containers to help you select the
oil you should use.
Outside temperature

814Alphabetical index
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Emergency, in case ofIf the electronic key
does not operate properly ........740
If the engine will not start................ 735
If the parking brake cannot be released........................738
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ............ 737
If the vehicle battery is discharged ......................................... 743
If the warning buzzer sounds................................................. 686
If the warning light turns on.......... 686
If the warning message is displayed ........................................697
If you have a flat tire .......................... 722
If you think something is wrong.............................................. 684
If your vehicle becomes stuck ...................................................... 749
If your vehicle needs to be towed ...................................... 678
If your vehicle overheats ................ 747
Emergency flashers ............................. 676
Engine Accessory mode.................................. 172
Compartment ....................................... 615
Engine switch .......................................... 171
Hood ......................................................... 612
How to start the engine ..................... 171
Identification number .......................753
If the engine will not start................ 735
Ignition switch (engine switch) ................................... 171
Overheating ......................................... 747 Engine compartment cover............... 616
Engine coolant ...................................... 620
Capacity ................................................. 756
Checking ............................................... 620
Preparing and checking before winter ....................................298
Engine coolant temperature gauge ......................................................... 79
Engine immobilizer system ................. 68
Engine oil ................................................... 617 Capacity ................................................. 754
Checking ................................................. 617
Oil level warning message ........... 706
Oil pressure warning message.......................... 698
Preparing and checking
before winter ....................................298
Engine oil maintenance data ........... 602
Engine switch............................................. 171
Enhanced VSC ..................................... 268
EPS (Electronic Power Steering) .........269
Function .................................................. 269
Warning light ....................................... 687
Warning message............................. 702
Event data recorder (EDR)................... 10

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MaintenanceDo-it-yourself maintenance......... 609
General maintenance .................... 604
Maintenance data .............................. 752
Maintenance requirements............ 601
Malfunction indicator lamp .............. 687
Master warning light ........................... 689
Meter .............................................................79 Head-up display....................................90
Indicators................................................... 77
Instrument panel light control ........ 80
Meters......................................................... 79
Multi-information display .................. 82
Warning lights ........................................ 75
Micro dust and pollen filter .............. 355
Mirrors Inside rear view mirror ..................... 140
Outside rear view mirror defoggers .......................................... 365
Outside rear view mirrors ...............142
Vanity mirrors ....................................... 561
Moon roof................................................. 148 Door lock linked
moon roof operation ..................... 149
Jam protection function ................... 149
Operation ............................................... 148
Warning message ............................ 705
MP3 disc ....................................................414 Multi-information display..................... 82
Dynamic radar crui se control ....... 213
Lane-Keeping Assist ....................... 232
Language.................................................. 86
Switching the display .......................... 83
Trip information ..................................... 83
Warning message............................. 697
Navigation system
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Noise from under vehicle ........................8
Odometer ................................................... 79
Oil Engine oil ............................................... 754
Front differential oil ........................... 758
Rear differential oil ............................ 758
Opener Hood.......................................................... 612
Trunk ............................................................121
Outer foot lights
Outer foot lights .................................548
Wattage ................................................... 761
Outside rear view mirrors.................. 142 Adjusting and folding ........................ 142
Blind spot monitor ............................ 287
Linked mirror function
when reversing.................................. 143
Mirror position memory ................. 130
Outside rear view mirror defoggers............................ 365
Outside temperature display ............. 83
Overheating, Engine ........................... 747
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