2015 LEXUS RX350 checking oil

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
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STEP 4
STEP 5
STEP 6

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
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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.
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When the engine is new, for example di rectly after purchasing the vehicle or
after replacing the engine
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If low quality oil or oil of an inappropriate viscosity is used
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When driving at high engi ne speeds or with a heavy load, when towing, or when
driving while accelerating or decelerating frequently
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When leaving the engine id ling for a long time, or when driving frequently
through heavy traffic STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3

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

881Alphabetical index
Open door ............................................ 747
Pre-collision system ......................... 745
Pretensioners ...................................... 745
Seat belt reminder light ................... 747
Slip indicator ........................................ 745
SRS airbags .......................................... 745
Tire pressure......................................... 747
Warning messages
Anti-lock brake system .................. 756
Automatic transmission fluid ....... 759
AWD system ...............755, 756, 759
Brake lamp system ........................... 756
Brake system ....................................... 754
Dynamic radar cruise
control system ..................... 756, 759
Electric power steering .................. 756
Engine oil maintenance.................. 759
Engine oil pressure........................... 755
Engine overheat................................. 759
Headlight leveling ............................. 756
Hood ....................................................... 759
Intuitive parking assist ......... 756, 759
Low fuel .................................................. 759
Moon roof ............................................. 759
Open door ........................................... 759
Parking brake ...................................... 759
Pre-collision system ............. 756, 759
Smart access system with
push-button start............................ 766
SRS airbags .......................................... 756
Steering lock ........................................ 756
Washer fluid......................................... 759 Washer
Checking .............................................. 683
Preparing and checking
before winter ....................................302
Switch......................................................... 217
Washing and waxing ...........................650
Weight
Cargo capacity .................................... 301
Load limits .............................................. 301
Weight.................................................... 806
Wheels ...................................................... 697
Window glasses ......................................98
Window lock switch ...............................98
Windows
Power windows .....................................98
Rear window defogger* ................. 361
Washer ..................................................... 217
Windshield wiper de-icer* ...............363
Windshield wipers..................................217
Wireless remote control....................... 49
Wireless remote control key
Replacing the battery........................ 701
WMA disc* .................................. 384, 501
*: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.