2018 LEXUS LS500H oil dipstick

3876-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
LS500h_OM_OM50F42U_(U) 6
Maintenance and care
Engine oil level dipstick ( → P.388)
Power control unit coolant reservoir ( → P.390)
Engine coolant reservoir ( → P.390)
Engine oil filler cap ( → P.389)
Brake fluid reservoir ( → P.391)
Fuse boxes ( → P.414)
Washer fluid tank ( → P.392)
Engine coolant radiator ( → P.391)
Power control unit coolant radiator ( → P.391)
Electric cooling fan
Condenser ( → P.391)■
12-volt battery
→ P.393Engine compartment
Components
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B
C
D
E
F
G
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J
K

388 6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
LS500h_OM_OM50F42U_(U) ■
Removing the engine compartment cover 
Outside 
Front
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Installing the clips
1 Push up center portion
2 Insert
3 Press With the engine at operating tempera-
ture and turned off, check the oil level
on the dipstick. ■
Checking the engine oil
1 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 Engine compartment cover
A NOTICE■
Checking the engine compartment
cover after installation
Make sure that the cover is securely
installed in its original position.
Checking and adding the engine
oil

3896-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
LS500h_OM_OM50F42U_(U) 6
Maintenance and care drain back into the bottom of the
engine.
2 Holding a rag under the end, pull
the dipstick out.
3 Wipe the dipstick clean.
4 Reinsert the dipstick fully.
5 Holding a rag under the end, pull
the dipstick out and check the oil
level.
Low
Normal
ExcessiveThe shape of the dipstick may differ
depending on the type of vehicle or
engine.
6 Wipe the dipstick and reinsert it
fully. ■
Checking the oil type and prepar-
ing the item needed
Make sure to check the oil type and prepare the items needed before add-
ing oil.
 Engine oil selection
→ P.462
 Oil quantity (Low → Full)
1.6 qt. (1.5 L, 1.3 Imp. qt.)
 Item
Clean funnel ■
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.
1 Remove the oil filler cap by turning
it counterclockwise.
2 Add engine oil slowly, checking the
dipstick.
3 Install the oil filler cap by turning it
clockwise. ■
Engine oil consumption
A certain amount of engine oil will be con-
sumed while driving. In the following situa-
tions, 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
directly 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 engine speeds or A
B
C

390 6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
LS500h_OM_OM50F42U_(U) with a heavy load, or when driving while
accelerating or decelerating frequently●
When leaving the engine idling for a long
time, or when driving frequently through
heavy traffic■
After changing the engine oil
The engine oil maintena nce data should be
reset. Perform the following procedures:
1 Press or of the meter control
switch to select .
2 Press or to select “Vehicle Set-
tings” and then press .
3 Press or to select “Oil Mainte-
nance” and then press .
4 Press or to select “Yes” and
then press .
A message will be displayed on the
multi-information disp lay when the reset
procedure has been completed.
The coolant level is satisfactory if it is
between the “F” and “L” lines on the
reservoir when the engine is cold. ■
Engine coolant reservoir
Reservoir cap
“F” line
“L” line If the level is on or below the “L” line, add
coolant up to the “F” line. ( → P.453)
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Power control unit coolant reser-
voir
The coolant level is satisfactory if it is
between the “F” and “L” lines on the
reservoir when the hybrid system is WARNING■
Used engine oil●
Used engine oil contains potentially
harmful contaminants which may
cause skin disorders such as inflamma-
tion and skin cancer, so care should be
taken to avoid prolonged and
repeated contact. To remove used
engine oil from your skin, wash thor-
oughly with soap and water.
●
Dispose of used oil and filters only in a
safe and acceptable manner. Do not
dispose of used oil and filters in house-
hold trash, in sewers or onto the
ground.
Call your Lexus dealer, service station
or auto parts store for information
concerning recycling or disposal.
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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 re fill the vehicle.●
Be sure the engine o il filler cap is prop-
erly tightened.
Checking the coolant
A
B
C

462 8-1. Specifications
LS500h_OM_OM50F42U_(U) ■
Oil capacity (Drain and refill [Ref-
erence *
])
*
: 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.
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Engine oil selection
“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” is used in
your Lexus vehicle. Use Lexus approved “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil”
or equivalent to satisfy the following
grade and viscosity.
Oil grade: ILSAC GF-5 multigrade
engine oil
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.
Recommended viscosity (SAE):Electric motor (traction motor) Type Permanent magnet synchronous motor
Maximum output 131.9 kW
Maximum torque 221.3 ft•lbf (300 N•m, 30.6 kgf•m)
Hybrid battery (traction battery) Type Lithium-ion battery
Voltage 3.7 V/cell
Capacity 3.6 Ah
Quantity 84 cells
Overall voltage 310.8 V
Lubrication system
With filter 
2WD models
6.0 qt. (5.7 L, 5.0 Imp. qt.) 
AWD models
7.1 qt. (6.7 L, 5.9 Imp. qt.)
Without fil-
ter 
2WD models
5.8 qt. (5.5 L, 4.8 Imp. qt.) 
AWD models
6.8 qt. (6.4 L, 5.6 Imp. qt.)