2015 LEXUS NX300h oil filter

4997-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
NX300h_U_OM78007U WA R N I N G
The engine compartment contains many mechanisms and fluids that may move suddenly,
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 indicator on the power switch 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 other 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 flamma-
ble. ■
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. 5 0 9 )■
Safety glasses
Wear safety glasses to prevent flying or fallin g material, fluid spray, etc. from getting 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.

5077-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
NX300h_U_OM78007U WA R N I N G ■
Used engine oil ●
Used engine oil contains potentially harm ful contaminants which may cause skin dis-
orders such as inflammation and skin canc er, so care should be taken to avoid pro-
longed 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 dispose 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 concerning recycling or dis-
posal. ●
Do not leave used engine oil within the reac h 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.

6119-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
NX300h_U_OM78007U * : 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.Hybrid battery (traction battery) Ty p e Nickel-Metal hydride battery
Vo l t a g e 7. 2 V/m o d u l e
Capacity 6.5 Ah (3HR)
Quantity 34 modules
Overall voltage 244.8 V
Lubrication system Oil capacity
(Drain and refill — reference
* )
With filter
Without filter 4.6 qt. (4.4 L, 3.9 Imp.qt.)
4.2 qt. (4.0 L, 3.5 Imp.qt.)

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NX300h_U_OM78007U GAS STATION INFORMATION
Auxiliary catch lever Fuel filler door
P. 5 0 0 P. 2 3 7
Hood lock release lever Tire inflation pressure
P. 5 0 0 P. 6 1 5
Fuel tank capacity
(Reference) 14.8 gal. (56 L, 12.3 Imp.gal.)
Fuel type Unleaded gasoline only P. 610
Cold tire inflation
pressure P. 6 1 5
Engine oil capacity
(Drain and refill —
reference) With filter
Without filter 4.6 qt. (4.4 L, 3.9 Imp.qt.)
4.2 qt. (4.0 L, 3.5 Imp.qt.)
Engine oil type “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent
Oil grade: ILSAC GF-5 multigrade engine oil
Recommended viscosity: SAE 0W-20
P. 6 1 2