2013 Lexus GS450h oil temperature

319
GS450h_U (OM30D01U)4-6. Driving tips
4
Driving
Winter driving tips
●Use fluids that are appropriate to the prevailing outside temperatures. • Engine oil
• Engine/power control unit coolant
• Washer fluid
●Have a service technician inspect th e condition of the 12-volt battery.
●Have the vehicle fitted with four sno w tires or purchase a set of tire
chains for the rear tires.
Ensure that all tires are the specified size and brand, and that chains match the
size of the tires.
Carry out the necessary preparati ons and inspections before driving
the vehicle in winter. Always drive the vehicle in a manner appropriate
to the prevailing weather conditions.
Preparation for winter

GS450h_U (OM30D01U)
6336-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
6
Maintenance and care
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 “POWER ON” on the multi-information display and the
“READY” indicator are both off.
●Keep hands, clothing and tools away from the moving fan 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 ot her 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 automatically
start to run if the air conditioning is on and/or the coolant temperature is high.
(  P. 6 4 4 )
■Safety glasses
Wear safety glasses to prevent flying or falling material, fluid spray, etc. from get-
ting 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.

GS450h_U (OM30D01U)
6396-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
6
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
1
2
3
4
5
1
2
6

786
GS450h_U (OM30D01U)
8-1. Specifications
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

845Alphabetical index
GS450h_U (OM30D01U)
Energy monitor ........................................ 110
EngineAccessory mode................................. 190
Compartment ......................................637
Engine switch ........................................ 189
Hood ........................................................634
How to start the hy brid system .... 189
Identification number .......................783
Ignition switch (power switch).................................. 189
Overheating ......................................... 774
Power switch......................................... 189
Engine compartment cover ............. 638
Engine coolant....................................... 642 Capacity ................................................. 787
Checking................................................642
Preparing and checking before winter ..................................... 319
Engine coolant temperature gauge ........................................................ 89
Engine oil ................................................. 639 Capacity ................................................ 785
Checking............................................... 639
Oil level warning message ........... 733
Oil pressure warning message ........................... 722
Preparing and checking before winter ..................................... 319 Engine oil maintenance data ............624
Engine switch ...........................................189
EPS
(Electronic Power Steering) ........ 289Function .................................................. 289
Warning light ......................................... 712
Warning message............................. 726
EV drive mode ........................................ 196
Event data recorder (EDR).....................11
First-aid kit storage net ........................581
Flat tire ....................................................... 749
Floor mats................................................... 28
Fluid Brake........................................................ 789
Hybrid transmission .........................788
Washer ................................................... 646
Fog lights.................................................... 218 Replacing light bulbs ...................... 689
Switch ........................................................218
Wattage ................................................... 791
Footwell light ............................................ 571
Front passenger occupant classification system ............................49
Front personal lights ............................572
F

850Alphabetical index
GS450h_U (OM30D01U)
Multi-information display ..................... 94Dynamic radar cruise control......236
Energy monitor ...................................... 110
Lane-Keeping Assist ....................... 255
Language ..................................................98
Switching the display...........................95
Trip information .....................................95
Warning message ............................... 721
Navigation system
*
Noise from under vehicle ....................... 8
Odometer .................................................. 89
Oil Engine oil............................................... 785
Differential oil ...................................... 789
Opener Hood ........................................................634
Trunk ........................................................... 141
Outer foot lights Outer foot lights .................................. 571
Wattage ....................................................791 Outside rear view mirrors ................... 161
Adjusting and folding ......................... 161
Blind spot monitor ............................305
Linked mirror function when reversing.................................. 162
Mirror position memory ................. 150
Outside rear view mirror defoggers............................384
Outside temperature display ............. 95
Overheating............................................ 774
Paddle shift switches............................. 201
Parking assist sensors (intuitive parking assist).................... 261
Parking brake .........................................207 If the parking brake cannot be released ....................... 765
Operation.............................................. 207
Parking brake engaged warning buzzer ............................... 730
Parking brake engaged warning message........................... 730
Parking lights ........................................... 213 Light switch............................................. 213
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 697
Welcome light illumination control ............................121
N
O
P