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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
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If your vehicle overheats
●The needle of the engine coolant temperature gauge ( P. 104) enters the
red zone or a loss of hybrid system power is experienced. (For example, the
vehicle speed does not increase.)
● “Engine Coolant Temp High Stop in a Safe Place See Owner’s Manual” or
“Hybrid System Overheated Reduced Output Power” ( P. 466) is shown on
the multi-information display.
● Steam comes out from under the hood.
■If the needle of the engine coolant temperature gauge enters the red zone
or “Engine Coolant Temp High Stop in a Safe Place See Owner’s Manual” is
shown on the multi-information display
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and turn off the air conditioning system, and
then stop the hybrid system.
If you see steam:
Carefully lift the hood after the steam subsides.
If you do not see steam:
Carefully lift the hood.
After the hybrid system has cooled down sufficiently, inspect the hoses and
cooling system for leaks.
Radiator
Cooling fans
If a large amount of coolant leaks,
immediately contact any autho-
rized Lexus retailer or Lexus
authorized repairer, or any reli-
able repairer.
The following may indicate that your vehicle is overheating.
Correction procedures
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2
3
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2
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5367-2. Steps to take in an emergency
GS450h_300h_OM_OM30F92E_(EE) The coolant level is satisfactory if it is between the “FULL” and “LOW” lines
on the reservoir.
Reservoir
“FULL”
“LOW”
Coolant inlet cap
Add coolant if necessary. ( P. 539)
Water can be used in an emergency if engine coolant is unavailable.
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5407-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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WARNING
■When inspecting under the hood of your vehicle
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in serious injury such as burns.
●If steam is seen coming from under the h ood, do not open the hood until the steam
has subsided. The engine compartment may be very hot.
●After the hybrid system has been turned off, check that the indi cator on the power
switch and the “READY” indicator are off.
When the hybrid system is operating, the gasoline engine may automatically start, or
the cooling fan may suddenly operate even if the gasoline engine stops. Do not touch
or approach rotating parts such as the fan, which may lead to fingers or clothing
(especially a tie, a scarf or a muffler) getting caught, resulting in serious injury.
●Do not loosen the coolant inlet cap or the
coolant reservoir caps while the hybrid sys-
tem and radiator are hot.
High temperature steam or coolant could
spray out.GS450h
GS300h
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When trouble arises
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NOTICE
■When adding engine/power control unit coolant
Add coolant slowly after the hybrid system has cooled down sufficiently. Adding cool
coolant to a hot hybrid system too quickly can cause damage to the hybrid system.
■To prevent damage to the cooling system
Observe the following precautions:
●Avoid contaminating the coolant with foreign matter (such as sand or dust etc.).
●Do not use any coolant additive.
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8-1. Specifications
Vehicle specifications
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■Vehicle identification number
The vehicle identification number (VIN) is the legal identifier for your vehicle.
This is the primary identification number for your Lexus. It is used in register-
ing the ownership of your vehicle.
This number is stamped on the top
left of the instrument panel and in the
engine compartment.
This number is also on the manufac-
turer’s label.
Vehicle identification
GS450hGS300h
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5488-1. Specifications
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■Engine number
The engine number is stamped on the engine block as shown.
GS450h
GS300h
GS450hGS300h
Engine
Model2GR-FXE
Type6-cylinder V type, 4-cycle, gasoline
Bore and stroke94.0 83.0 mm (3.70 3.27 in.)
Displacement3456 cm 3
(210.9 cu.in.)
Valve clearanceAutomatic adjustmentDrive belt tension
Model2AR-FSE
Type4-cylinder in line, 4-cycle, gasoline
Bore and stroke90.0 98.0 mm (3.54 3.86 in.)
Displacement2494 cm 3
(152.2 cu.in.)
Valve clearanceAutomatic adjustmentDrive belt tension
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5508-1. Specifications
GS450h_300h_OM_OM30F92E_(EE) *
: 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.
■Engine oil selection
“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” is used in your Lexus vehicle. Lexus recom-
mends the use of approved “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil”. Another motor oil of
matching quality can also be used.
Oil grade:
0W-20, 5W-30 and 10W-30:
API grade SL “Energy-Conserving”, SM “Energy-Conserving” or SN
“Resource-Conserving”; or ILSAC multigrade engine oil
15W-40:
API grade SL, SM or SN multigrade engine oil
Recommended viscosity (SAE):
SAE 0W-20 is filled into your Lexus
vehicle at manufacturing, and the
best choice for good fuel economy
and good starting in cold weather.
If SAE 0W-20 oil is not available,
SAE 5W-30 oil may be used. How-
ever, it should be replaced with SAE
0W-20 at the next oil change.
If you use SAE 10W-30 or a higher
viscosity engine oil in extremely low
temperatures, the engine may
become difficult to start, so SAE
0W-20 or 5W-30 engine oil is rec-
ommended.
Lubrication system
Oil capacity
(Drain and refill
reference *)
With filter
Without filterGS450hGS300h
6.3 L (6.7 qt., 5.5 Imp.qt.)
5.9 L (6.2 qt., 5.2 Imp.qt.)4.5 L (4.8 qt., 4.0 lmp. qt.)
4.1 L (4.3 qt., 3.6 lmp. qt.)
Temperature range anticipated
before next oil change Preferred
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5528-1. Specifications
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Cooling system
Gasoline engine
Power control unit
Left-hand drive vehiclesRight-hand drive vehicles
Capacity
GS450h9.2 L (9.7qt.,
8.1 Imp.qt.)2.1 L (2.2qt.,
1.8 Imp.qt.)1.9 L (2.0qt.,
1.7 Imp.qt.)
GS300h8.1 L (8.6 qt.,
7.1 Imp.qt.)1.6 L (1.7 qt.,
1.4 Imp.qt.)1.8 L (1.9 qt.,
1.6 Imp.qt.)
Coolant typeUse either of the following: