2015 Lexus GS450h oil level

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8-1. SpecificationsMaintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) ................... 574
Fuel information.......................... 584
Tire information........................... 587
8-2. Customization Customizable features ............ 599
8-3. Initialization Items to initialize ......................... 609
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners....................................... 612
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ................................................ 613
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ................................................615
Headlight aim instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ...............................................624 What to do if...
(Troubleshooting) ............................... 628
Alphabetical index ................................ 634
8Vehicle specifications
9For owners
Index
For information regarding the equipment listed below, refer to the
“NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S
MANUAL”.
• Audio system
• Intuitive parking assist• Navigation system
• Lexus parking assist monitor
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6-2. Maintenance
General maintenance
Listed below are the general maintenance items that should be per-
formed at the intervals specified in the “Warranty and Service Guide”
or “Owner’s Manual Supplement”. It is recommended that any prob-
lem you notice should be brought to the attention of your Lexus dealer
or qualified service shop for advice.
Engine compartment
ItemsCheck points
Brake fluidIs the brake fluid at the correct level? (→ P. 4 3 7 )
Engine/power control unit coolantIs the engine/power control unit coolant
at the correct level? ( →P. 434)
Engine oilIs the engine oil at the correct level?
(→ P. 4 3 1 )
Exhaust systemThere should not be any fumes or
strange sounds.
Radiator/condenserThe radiator and condenser should be
free from foreign objects. ( →P. 4 3 6 )
Wa s h e r f l u i dIs there sufficient washer fluid?
(→ P. 4 3 8 )
Luggage compartment
ItemsCheck points
12-volt batteryCheck the connections. ( →P. 4 3 9 )
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Maintenance and care
Do-it-yourself service precautions
If you perform maintenance by yourself, be sure to follow the correct
procedure as given in these sections.
ItemsPa r t s a n d t o o l s
12-volt battery condition ( →P. 4 3 9 )
•Grease
• Conventional wrench
(for terminal clamp bolts)
Brake fluid level ( →P. 4 3 7 )
•FMVSS No.116 DOT 3 or SAE J1703
brake fluid
• Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for adding brake fluid)
Engine/power control unit
coolant level ( →P. 434)
•“To y o t a Super Long Life Coolant” or
a similar high quality ethylene glycol-
based non-silicate, non-amine, non-
nitrite and non-borate coolant with
long-life hybrid organic acid technol-
ogy
For the U.S.A.:
“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is
pre-mixed with 50% coolant and
50% deionized water.
For Canada:
“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is
pre-mixed with 55% coolant and
45% deionized water.
• Funnel (used only for adding coolant)
Engine oil level (→ P. 4 3 1 )
• “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or
equivalent
• Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for adding engine oil)
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Maintenance and care
Engine compartment
■12-volt battery
→ P. 4 3 9
Engine oil level dipstick
(→P. 4 3 1 )
Engine coolant reservoir (→P. 4 3 4 )
Engine oil filler cap ( →P. 4 3 2 )
Power control unit coolant
reservoir ( →P. 4 3 4 ) Brake fluid reservoir
(→P. 4 3 7 )
Fuse box ( →P. 4 6 2 )
Washer fluid tank ( →P. 4 3 8 )
Electric cooling fans
Condenser ( →P. 4 3 6 )
Radiator ( →P. 4 3 6 )1
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3
4
5
6
7
8
9
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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 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
Normal
Excessive
The shape of the dipstick may
differ depending on the type of
vehicle or engine.
Wipe the dipstick and reinsert it fully.
Engine oil
1
2
3
4
5
1
2
3
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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 consumed 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 directly 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. 5 7 7
Oil quantity (Low → Full) 1.6 qt. (1.5 L, 1.3 Imp.qt.)
Items Clean funnel
1
2
3
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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.
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When trouble arises
Warning messageDetailsCorrection procedure
Indicates that engine oil
level is lowCheck the level of engine
oil, and add if necessary.
Indicates that intuitive
parking assist sensor is
dirty or covered with ice
Clean the sensor.
Indicates that the radar
sensor is dirty or covered
with ice
Clean the sensor.
Indicates that the radar
cruise control system is
unable to judge vehicle-
to-vehicle distance
•Turn off the snowmode.
• If the windshield wip- ers are on, turn them
off or set them to a
mode other than
AUTO or high speed
wiper operation.
(If equipped)
(If equipped)
(If equipped)
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