2017 Lexus GS450h checking oil

15Pictorial index
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Windshield wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 251
Precautions against winter season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 334
To prevent freezing (windshield wiper de-icer)*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 352 Precautions against car wash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 392
Fuel filler door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P . 257
Refueling method. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 257 Fuel type/fuel tank capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 549
Tires. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 416
Tire size/inflation pressure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 555 Winter tires/tire chain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 33 4
Checking/rotation/tire pressure warning system*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 416 Coping with flat tires. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 498, 509
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 401
Opening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 401 Engine compartment cover. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 405Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 550
Coping with overheat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 535 Warning messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 468
Headlights/front position lights/daytime running lights . . . . . . . . . . . P. 237
Front turn signal lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 231
Front fog lights/rear fog light*2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 250
Side turn signal lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 231
Tail lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 237
Stop lights
Emergency brake signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 325
Rear turn signal lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 231
Back-up light*2
Shifting the shift lever to R . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 224
License plate lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 237
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Light bulbs of the exterior lights for driving
(Replacing method: P. 442, Watts: P. 558)
*1: If equipped
*2: They may be located on the opposite side depending on the target region.
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4066-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
GS450h_300h_OM_OM30F92E_(EE)
With the engine at operating temperature 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 hybrid system, 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 differ depending on the type of vehicle or engine.
Wipe the dipstick and reinsert it fully.
Engine oil
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5
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Flat dipstickNon-flat dipstick
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407 6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
GS450h_300h_OM_OM30F92E_(EE)
■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 counterclockwise.
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 the following situations, oil consumption may increase, and engine oil may need to be refilled in between oilmaintenance intervals.
●When the engine is new, for example directly after purchasing the vehicle or afterreplacing 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 decelerating frequently
●When leaving the engine idling for a long time, or when driving frequently through
heavy traffic
GS450hGS300h
Engine oil selection P. 550
Oil quantity (Low  Full) 1.5 L (1.6 qt., 1.3 Imp.qt.)
Items Clean funnel
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587Alphabetical index
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Engine coolant temperature
gauge....................................................... 105
Engine oil..................................................406
Capacity ................................................ 550
Checking .............................................. 406
Oil level warning message ...........466
Oil pressure warning
message..............................................466
Preparing and checking
before winter .................................... 334
Engine switch ...........................................217
Auto power off function ...................219
Changing the power switch
modes ................................................... 218
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an emergency..........453
Starting the hybrid system............... 217
EPS (Electric Power Steering)........ 325
Function .................................................. 325
Warning light .........................................461
Warning message.............................466
EV drive mode ....................................... 222
First-aid kit storage net....................... 375
Flat tire
Vehicles with spare tire ................. 498
Vehicles without spare tire .......... 509
Floor mats ................................................... 34
Fluid
Brake........................................................554
Hybrid transmission .........................553
Washer ...................................................... 411
Fog lights .................................................. 250
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 449
Switch ...................................................... 250
Follow me home system .................... 238
Footwell light .......................................... 366
Front air conditioning system .......... 346
Front fog lights ....................................... 250
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 449
Switch ...................................................... 250
Wattage ................................................. 449
Front personal lights............................ 367
Front position lights ............................. 237
Light switch............................................ 237
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 449
Welcome light illumination
control ................................................... 140
Front seats ................................................. 175
Adjustment ............................................. 175
Cleaning ................................................ 394
Correct driving posture.................... 36
Driving position memory ................ 178
Head restraints .....................................183
Power easy access system............. 178
Seat heaters.......................................... 362
Seat position memory ....................... 178
Seat ventilators ................................... 362
Front turn signal lights ..........................231
Replacing light bulbs ........... 443, 449
Turn signal lever................................... 231
Wattage .................................................558
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*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA
SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.