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6744-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Engine oil
With the engine at operating temperat ure and turned off, check the oil
level on the dipstick.
■ Checking the engine oil
Park the vehicle on level grou nd. After warming up the engine
and turning it off, wait more th an 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 dif-
fer depending on the type of vehi-
cle or engine.
Wipe the dipstick and reinsert it fully.STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
STEP 4
STEP 5
STEP 6
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6754-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care ■ Adding engine oil
If the oil level is below or near the
low level mark, add engine oil of
the same type as th at already in the
engine.
Make sure to check th e 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
selection P. 8 0 9
Oil quantity
(Low Full) 1.6 qt. (1.5 L, 1.3 Imp. qt.)
Items Clean funnel
■
Engine oil consumption
A certain amount of engine oil will be consumed while driving. In the following situ-
ations, oil consumption may increase, and engine oil may need to be refilled in
between oil maintenance intervals.
●
When the engine is new, for example di rectly 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 engi ne speeds or with a heavy load, when towing, or when
driving while accelerating or decelerating frequently
●
When leaving the engine id ling for a long time, or when driving frequently
through heavy traffic STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
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6764-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
CAUTION■
Used engine oil ●
Used engine oil contains potentially harmful contaminants which may cause skin
disorders such as inflammati on or 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 househol d 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
7555-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Stop the vehicle immediately.
A buzzer sounds and a warning message is shown on th e multi-informa-
tion display. The following warning indicates the possibility of damage to
the vehicle that may lead to an accident. Immediately stop the vehicle in a
safe place and contact your Lexus dealer. Wa r n i n g m e s s a g e Details
(U.S.A.)
(Canada) Indicates abnormal engine oil pressure
The warning light may come on if the engine oil pres-
sure is too low.
(Flashes)
(AWD models) Indicates the AWD system has overheated
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8096-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications Lubrication system
*: The engine oil capacity is a referenc e quantity to be used when changing
the engine oil. Warm up and turn off the engine , 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 sa tisfy the follow-
ing grade and viscosity.
Oil grade: ILSAC GF-5 multigrade engine oilOil capacity
(Drain and refill
reference*)
With filter 6.4 qt. (6.1 L, 5.4 Imp. qt.)
Without filter 6.0 qt. (5.7 L, 5.0 Imp. qt.)
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8106-1. 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 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 vi scosity characteristic of the oil
when the oil is at high temperature. An oil with a higher viscosity
(one with a higher valu e) may be better suited if the vehicle is oper-
ated at high speeds, or under extreme load conditions.
How to read oil container label:
The International Lubricant Specification Advisory Committee
(ILSAC) Certification Mark is added to some oil containers to help
you select the oil you should use. Outside temperature
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8286-1. Specifications
Glossary of tire terminology Tire related term Meaning
Cold tire inflation pres-
sure Tire pressure when the vehicle has been parked for
three hours or more, or has not been driven more
than 1 mile or 1.5 km under that condition
Maximum inflation pres-
sure The maximum cold inflated pressure to which a tire
may be inflated, shown on the sidewall of the tire
Recommended inflation
pressure Cold tire inflation pressure recommended by a man-
ufacturer
Accessory weight The combined weight (in excess of those standard
items which may be replaced) of automatic transmis-
sion, power steering, power brakes, power windows,
power seats, radio and heater, to the extent that these
items are available as factory-installed equipment
(whether installed or not)
Curb weight The weight of a motor vehicle with standard equip-
ment, including the maximum capacity of fuel, oil and
coolant, and if so equipp ed, air conditioning and
additional weight optional engine
Maximum loaded vehicle
weight The sum of:
(a) Curb weight
(b) Accessory weight
(c) Vehicle capacity weight
(d) Production options weight
Normal occupant weight 150 lb. (68 kg) times the number of occupants speci-
fied in the second column of Table 1
* that follows
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874Alphabetical index
Engine
Accessory mode ................................ 165
Compartment ..................................... 670
Engine switch........................................ 165
Hood........................................................ 667
How to start the engine................... 165
Identification number.......................807
If the engine will not start ...............789
Ignition switch....................................... 165
Overheating......................................... 799
Engine compartment cover ...............671
Engine coolant
Capacity .................................................... 811
Checking ............................................... 677
Preparing and checking
before winter .................................... 302
Engine coolant temperature
gauge.........................................................191
Engine immobilizer system..................110
Engine oil
Capacity ................................................ 809
Checking ............................................... 674
Preparing and checking
before winter .................................... 302
EPS ............................................................. 269
Event data recorder ............................... 26 Floor mat .................................................. 625
Fluid
Brake ......................................................... 814
Washer................................................... 683
Fog lights
Replacing light bulbs ......................... 719
Switch ........................................................ 215
Wattage ................................................... 817
Footwell light .......................................... 595
Front fog lights
Replacing light bulbs ......................... 719
Switch ........................................................ 215
Wattage ................................................... 817
Front passenger occupant
classification system ...........................132
Front passenger's seat belt
reminder light ......................................747
Front seats
Adjustment .............................................. 68
Driving position memory .................. 76
Flattening seatbacks ............................69
Front side marker lights
Replacing light bulbs ......................... 719
Front turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ......................... 719
Wattage ................................................... 817F