2013 Lexus GS450h engine oil

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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 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.
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.
Engine oil
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■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 consumption
A certain amount of engine oil will be cons umed while driving. In the following situa-
tions, oil consumption may increase, and engine oil may need to be refilled in
between oil maintenance intervals.
●When the engine is new, for example direct ly after purchasing the vehicle or after
replacing the engine
●If low quality oil or oil of an inappropriate viscosity is used
●When driving at high engine speeds or with a heavy load, or when driving while
accelerating or decelerating frequently
●When leaving the engine idling for a long time, or when driving frequently through
heavy traffic
Engine oil selection P. 7 8 5
Oil quantity
(Low  Full) 1.6 qt. (1.5 L, 1.3 Imp.qt.)
Items
Clean 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 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.

7227-2. Steps to take in an emergency
GS450h_U (OM30D01U)A buzzer sounds and a warning messa
ge is shown on the multi-informa-
tion display. The following warning in dicates the possibility of damage to
the vehicle that may lead to an acci dent. Immediately stop the vehicle in a
safe place and contact your Lexus dealer.
Indicates a malfunction in: • The regenerative brake system;
• The electronically controlled brake system; or
• The electric parking brake A buzzer also sounds.
Stop the vehicl e immediately.
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Indicates abnormal engine oil pressure
The warning light may come on if the engine oil
pressure is too low.
Indicates a malfunction in the hybrid system

7337-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
*: For the EV drive mode operating conditions: P. 1 9 6
Indicates that the EV
drive mode is not avail-
able
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The reason the EV
drive mode is not avail-
able (the vehicle is
idling, battery charge is
low, speed is higher
than the EV drive
mode operating speed
range, accelerator
pedal is depressed too
much) may be dis-
played.
Use the EV drive mode
when it becomes avail-
able.
Indicates that the EV
drive mode has been
automatically canceled
*
The reason the EV
drive mode is not avail-
able (the battery
charge is low, speed is
higher than the EV
drive mode operating
speed range, accelera-
tor pedal is depressed
too much) may be dis-
played.
Drive the vehicle for a
while.
Indicates that engine oil
level is lowCheck the level of engine
oil, and add if necessary.
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7377-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
Indicates that the hybrid
system output is limited
because the engine oil is
overheatedDrive the vehicle at a safe
speed until the warning
message disappears.
Indicates that the vehicle
is unable to drive over 65
mph (110 km/h) until the
transmission warms up
Wait until the transmis-
sion warms up.
Indicates that remaining
fuel is approximately 2.6
gal. (10.0 L, 2.2 Imp.gal.)
or less
Refuel the vehicle.
Indicates that the power
switch is turned off or
turned to ACCESSORY
mode and the driver’s
door is opened while the
lights are turned on
Tu r n t h e l i g h t s o f f .
Indicates that the driver’s
door was opened with the
shift position in any posi-
tion other than P
Shift the shift position to P.
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GS450h_U (OM30D01U)
7858-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
*: The engine oil capacity is a reference quantity to be used when changing the
engine oil. 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 fol-
lowing grade and viscosity.
Oil grade: ILSAC GF-5 multigrade engine oil
Lubrication system
Oil capacity
Drain and refill (Reference
*)
With filter
Without filter
6.7 qt. (6.3 L, 5.5 Imp.qt.)
6.2 qt. (5.9 L, 5.2 Imp.qt.)

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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 ch aracteristic 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 visc osity 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 su ited 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