2016 LEXUS RX350 oil type

15Pictorial index
RX350_U_OM48E90U Windshield wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 250 Precautions against winter season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 380
To prevent freezing (windshield wiper de-icer)
* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 500
Precautions against car wash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 558
Fuel filler door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P . 258Refueling method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 260
Fuel type/fuel tank capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 676
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 584Tire size/inflation pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 680
Winter tires/tire chain. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 3 80
Checking/rotation/tire pressure warning system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 584
Coping with flat tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 646
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 572Opening. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 572
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 676
Coping with overheat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 668
Headlights/parking lights/daytime running ligh ts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 241
Turn signal lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 234
Fog lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 249
Cornering lights
* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 242
Stop/tail lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 241
License plate lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 24 1
Back-up lights Shifting the shift lever to R . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 229
Side marker lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 24 14
5
6
7
Light bulbs of the exte rior lights for driving
(Replacing method: P. 610, Watts: P. 682)
* : If equipped8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15

428 5-5. Playing an audio CD and MP3/WMA/AAC discs
RX350_U_OM48E90U NOTICE ■
Discs and adapters that cannot be used
Do not use the following types of discs.
Also, do not use 3 in. (8 cm) disc ad apters, DualDiscs or printable discs.
Doing so may damage the player and/or disc insert/eject function.
●
Discs that have a diameter that is not 4.7 in. (12 cm). ●
Low-quality or deformed discs. ●
Discs with a transparent or translucent recording area. ●
Discs that have tape, stickers or labels attached to them, or that have had the label
peeled off. ■
Player precautions
Failure to follow the precautions below may result in damage to the discs or the player
itself. ●
Do not insert anything other th an discs into the disc slot.●
Do not apply oil to the player. ●
Store discs away from direct sunlight. ●
Never try to disassemble any part of the player.

5757-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
RX350_U_OM48E90U With the engine at operating temperatur e 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 engine, 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 dif-
fer depending on the type of vehi-
cle or engine.
Wipe the dipstick and reinsert it fully.Engine oil 1
2
3
4
5
1
2
3
6

576 7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
RX350_U_OM48E90U ■
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 coun terclockwise.
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 consum ed while driving. In th e following situations,
oil consumption may increase, and engine o il 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, when towing, or when driving
while accelerating or de celerating frequently●
When leaving the engi ne idling for a long time, or when driving frequently through
heavy trafficEngine oil selection  P. 6 7 7
Oil quantity (Low  Full) 1.9 qt. (1.8 L, 1.6 Imp. qt.)
Items Clean funnel1
2
3

676 9-1. Specifications
RX350_U_OM48E90U ■
Engine number
The engine number is stamped on
the engine block as shown.
* : The engine oil capacity is a reference 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 Model 3.5 L 6-cylinder (2GR-FKS)
Ty p e 6-cylinder V type, 4-cycle, gasoline
Bore and stroke 3.70  3.27 in. (94.0  83.0 mm)
Displacement 210.9 cu. in. (3456 cm 3
)
Valve clearance (engine cold) Automatic adjustment
Drive belt tension Automatic adjustment
Fuel Fuel type Unleaded gasoline only
Octane Rating 87 (Research Octane Number 91) or higher
Fuel tank capacity (Reference) 19.2 gal. (72.5 L, 15.9 Imp. gal.)
Lubrication system Oil capacity
(Drain and refill — reference
* )
With filter
Without filter 
Vehicles with towing package
5.8 qt. (5.5 L, 4.8 Imp. qt.) 
Vehicles without towing package
5.7 qt. (5.4 L, 4.8 Imp. qt.)
5.6 qt. (5.3 L, 4.7 Imp. qt.)

6799-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
RX350_U_OM48E90U * : The fluid capacity is a reference quantity.
If replacement is necessary, contact your Lexus dealer.
Your Lexus vehicle is filled with “Toyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil” at the
factory.
Use Lexus approved “Toyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil” or an equivalent of
matching quality to satisfy the above sp ecification. Please contact your Lexus
dealer for further details.
Your Lexus vehicle is filled with “Toyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil” at the
factory.
Use Lexus approved “Toyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil” or an equivalent of
matching quality to satisfy the above sp ecification. Please contact your Lexus
dealer for further details.Automatic transmission Fluid capacity
* 7.2 qt. (6.8 L, 6.0 Imp. qt.)
Fluid type To y o t a G e n u i n e AT F W S
NOTICE ■
Transmission fluid type
Using transmission fluid other than “Toyot a Genuine ATF WS” may cause deterioration
in shift quality, locking up of your transm ission accompanied by vibration, and ulti-
mately damage the transmission of your vehicle.
Transfer (AWD models) Oil capacity 0.8 qt. (0.8 L, 0.7 Imp. qt.)
Oil type and viscosity Toyota Genuine Differential gear oil LT
75W-85 GL-5 or equivalent
Rear differential (AWD models) Oil capacity 0.5 qt. (0.5 L, 0.4 Imp. qt.)
Oil type and viscosity Toyota Genuine Differential gear oil LT
75W-85 GL-5 or equivalent

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RX350_U_OM48E90U GAS STATION INFORMATION
Auxiliary catch lever Fuel filler door
P. 5 7 2 P. 2 6 0
Hood lock release lever Tire inflation pressure
P. 5 7 2 P. 6 8 0
Fuel tank capacity
(Reference) 19.2 gal. (72.5 L, 15.9 Imp. gal.)
Fuel type Unleaded gasoline only P. 676
Cold tire inflation
pressure P. 6 8 0
Engine oil capacity
(Drain and refill —
reference) With filter qt. (L, Imp. qt.)
Vehicles with towing package 5.8 (5.5, 4.8)
Vehicles without towing package 5.7 (5.4, 4.8)
Without filter 5.6 (5.3, 4.7)
Engine oil type “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent
Oil grade: ILSAC GF-5 multigrade engine oil
Recommended viscosity: SAE 0W-20
P. 6 7 7