2019 Lexus ES300h check oil

4TABLE OF CONTENTS
Emission inspection and mainte-nance (I/M) programs ............. 313
6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions............................................................ 314
Hood................................................... 316
Positioning a floor jack................ 316
Engine compartment................... 318
12-volt battery................................ 323
Tires ................................................... 326
Tire inflation pressure ................. 334
Wheels.............................................. 336
Air conditioning filter..................338
Electronic key battery ................ 339
Checking and replacing fuses . 341
Headlight aim................................. 343
Light bulbs ....................................... 344
7-1. Essential information Emergency flashers..................... 350
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ............................. 350
If the vehicle is trapped in rising water................................................ 351
7-2. Steps to take in an emergency If your vehicle needs to be towed........................................................... 353
If you think something is wrong ........................................................... 356
If a warning light turns on or a warn- ing buzzer sounds ..................... 358
If a warning message is displayed ........................................................... 368
If you have a flat tire..................... 372If the hybrid syst
em will not start
.......................................................... 379
If you lose your keys..................... 381
If the fuel filler door cannot be opened ........................................... 381
If the electronic key does not oper- ate properly ................................. 382
If the 12-volt battery is discharged .......................................................... 384
If your vehicle overheats ........... 389
If the vehicle becomes stuck ... 392
8-1. Specifications Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) ................................................. 394
Fuel information............................. 401
Tire information ............................ 403
8-2. Customization Customizable features ................ 412
8-3. Items to initialize Items to initialize ........................... 423
9-1. For owners Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ........................................... 426
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners (in French) ................... 426
SRS airbag instructions for Cana- dian owners (in French) ......... 428
Headlight aim instructions for Canadian owners (in French) 434
7When trouble arises
8Vehicle specifications
9For owners

13Pictorial index
Precautions against winter season ............................................................................ P.244
To prevent freezing (windshield wiper de-icer)
*................................................. P.257
Precautions against car wash ....................................................................................... P.301
Fuel filler door ........................................................................................................... P.16 1
Refueling method ............................................................................................................... .P.161
Fuel type/fuel tank capacity ...... ...................................................................................P.395
Tires.......................................................................................................................... ..P.326
Tire size/inflation pressure ........................................................................................... P.399
Winter tires/tire chain .................................................................................................... P.24 2
Checking/rotation/tire pressure warning system.............................................. P.326
Coping with flat tires........................................................................................................ P .372
Hood ........................................................................................................................... P.316
Opening ........................................................................................................................ ........ P.316
Engine oil ..................................................................................................................... ......... P.396
Coping with overheating ...............................................................................................P.389
Warning messages ..........................................................................................................P.368
Headlights/side marker lights/cornering lights............................................P.150
Turn signal lights ...................................................................................................... P.145
Parking lights/daytime running lights...............................................................P.150
Tail/stop lights ..........................................................................................................P.150
License plate lights .................................................................................................P.150
Back up lights
Shifting the shift lever to R ...............................................................................................P.1 42
*:If equipped
Light bulbs of the exterior lights for driving
(Replacing method: P.344, Watts: P.400)
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F
G
H
I
J
K
L

722-1. Instrument cluster
■Display items
 Odometer
Displays the total distance the vehicle has
been driven.
Trip meter A/trip meter B
Displays the distance the vehicle has been
driven since the meter was last reset. Trip
meters A and B can be used to record and
display different distances independently.
 Distance until next engine oil
change
Displays the distance the vehicle can be
driven until an oil change is necessary.
■Changing the display
Each time the “ODO TRIP” switch is
pressed, the displayed item will be changed. When the trip meter is dis-
played, pressing and holding the switch
will reset the trip meter.
■Pop-up display
Distance until the next engine oil
change will displayed when a warning
message indicating that oil mainte-
nance should be performed soon or is
required is displayed.
The brightness of the instrument panel
lights can be adjusted.
1
Darker
2
Brighter
■Brightness of the meter lights (day mode
and night mode)
The brightness of the meter lights can be
adjusted individually.
In the following situations, the meters
WARNING
For example, there is a lag between the
driver’s shifting and the new gear number
appearing on the display. This lag could
cause the driver to downshift again,
causing rapid and excessive engine brak-
ing and possibly an accident resulting in
death or injury.
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the engine and
its components
●Do not let the indicator needle of the
tachometer enter the red zone, which
indicates the maximum engine speed.
●The engine may be overheating if the
engine coolant temperature gauge is
in the red zone (H). In this case, imme-
diately stop the vehicle in a safe place,
and check the engine after it has
cooled completely. ( P.389)
Odometer and trip meter dis-
play
Changing the instrument panel
light brightness

1794-5. Using the driving support systems
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Driving
■Lane departure alert function
When the system determines that the
vehicle might depart from its lane or
course
*, a warning is displayed on the
multi-information display, and either a
warning buzzer will sound or the steer-
ing wheel will vibrate to alert the driver.
When the warning buzzer sounds or the
steering wheel vibrates, check the area
around your vehicle and carefully operate
the steering wheel to move the vehicle
back to the center of the lane.
Vehicles with Blind Spot Monitor: When
the system determines that the vehicle
might depart from its lane and that the pos-
sibility of a collision with an overtaking
vehicle in the adjacent lane is high, the lane
departure alert will operate even if the turn
signals are operating.
*: Boundary between asphalt and the side of the road, such as grass, soil, or a curb
■Steering assist function
When the system determines that the
vehicle might depart from its lane or
course
*, the system provides assis-
tance as necessary by operating the
steering wheel in small amounts for a
short period of time to keep the vehicle
in its lane.
If the system detects that the steering
wheel has not been operated for a fixed
amount of time or the steering wheel is not
being firmly gripped, a warning is displayed
on the multi-informat ion display and the
function is temporarily canceled.
Vehicles with Blind Spot Monitor: When
the system determines that the vehicle
might depart from its lane and that the pos-
sibility of a collision with an overtaking
vehicle in the adjacent lane is high, the
steering assist function will operate even if
the turn signals are operating.
*: Boundary between asphalt and the side of the road, such as grass, soil, or a curb
WARNING
●The vehicle is affected by wind from a
vehicle driven in a nearby lane.
●The vehicle has just changed lanes or
crossed an intersection.
●Tires which differ by structure, manu-
facturer, brand or tread pattern are
used.
●Snow tires, etc. are equipped.
●The vehicle is being driven at
extremely high speeds.
Functions included in LTA system

3006-1. Maintenance and care
6-1.Maintenance and care
Working from top to bottom, liber-
ally apply water to the vehicle body,
wheel wells and underside of the
vehicle to remove any dirt and dust.
 Wash the vehicle body using a
sponge or soft cloth, such as a
chamois.
 For hard-to-remove marks, use car
wash soap and rinse thoroughly with
water.
 Wipe away any water.
 Wax the vehicle when the water-
proof coating deteriorates.
If water does not bead on a clean surface,
apply wax when the vehicle body is cool.
■Self-restoring coat
The vehicle body has a self-restoring coat-
ing that is resistant to small surface
scratches caused in a car wash etc.
●The coating lasts for 5 to 8 years from
when the vehicle is delivered from the
plant.
●The restoration time differs depending on
the depth of the scratch and outside tem-
perature.
The restoration time may become
shorter when the coating is warmed by
applying warm water.
●Deep scratches caused by keys, coins,
etc. cannot be restored.
●Do not use wax that contain abrasives.
■Automatic car washes
●Fold the mirrors befo re washing the vehi-
cle. Start washing from the front of the
vehicle. Make sure to extend the mirrors
before driving.
●Brushes used in automatic car washes
may scratch the vehicle body and dam-
age the paint.
●Rear spoiler may not be washable in
some automatic car washes. There may
also be an increased risk of damage to
vehicle.
■High pressure car washes
●Do not allow the nozzles of the car wash
to come within close proximity of the win-
dows.
●Before using the car wash, check that the
fuel filler door on your vehicle is closed
properly.
■Notes for the smart access system with
push-button start
If the door handle becomes wet while the
electronic key is within the effective range,
the door may lock and unlock repeatedly. In
that case, follow the following correction
procedures to wash the vehicle:
●Place the key in a position 6 ft. (2 m) or
more separate from the vehicle while the
vehicle is being wash ed. (Take care to
ensure that the key is not stolen.)
●Set the electronic key to battery-saving
mode to disable the smart access system
with push-button start. ( P.103)
■Aluminum wheels
●Remove any dirt immediately by using a
neutral detergent.
●Wash detergent off with water immedi-
ately after use.
●To protect the paint from damage, make
sure to observe the following precau-
tions.
• Do not use acidic, alkaline or abrasive
detergent
• Do not use hard brushes
• Do not use detergent on the wheels when they are hot, such as after driving or park-
ing in hot weather
Cleaning and protecting the
vehicle exterior
Perform cleaning in a manner
appropriate to each component
and its material.
Cleaning instructions

3096-2. Maintenance
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Maintenance and care
6-2.Maintenance
■Repair and replacement
It is recommended that genuine Lexus parts
be used for repairs to ensure performance
of each system. If non-Lexus parts are used
in replacement or if a repair shop other than
a Lexus dealer perfor ms repairs, confirm
the warranty coverage.
■Allow inspection and repairs to be per-
formed by a Lexus dealer
●Lexus technicians are well-trained spe-
cialists and are kept up to date with the
latest service information. They are well
informed about the operations of all sys-
tems on your vehicle.
●Keep a copy of the repa ir order. It proves
that the maintenance that has been per-
formed is under warra nty coverage. If any
problem should arise while your vehicle is
under warranty, your Lexus dealer will
promptly take care of it.
General maintenance should be per-
formed on a daily basis. This can be
done by yourself or by a Lexus dealer.
Scheduled maintenance should be
performed at specified intervals
according to the maintenance sched-
ule.
For details about ma intenance items and
schedules, refer to the “Warranty and Ser-
vice Guide”, “Owner’s Manual Supple-
ment” or “Scheduled Maintenance”.
■Resetting the message indicating main-
tenance is required
After the required maintenance is per-
formed according to the maintenance
schedule, please reset the message.
To reset the message, follow the procedure
described below:
1
Press or of the meter control
switches and select .
2
Press or of the meter control
switches and select “Vehicle Settings”.
Then press “OK”.
Maintenance requirements
To ensure safe and economical driv-
ing, day-to-day care and regular
maintenance are essential. It is the
owner’s responsibility to perform
regular checks. Lexus recommends
the following maintenance:
WARNING
■If your vehicle is not properly main-
tained
Improper maintenanc e could result in
serious damage to the vehicle and possi-
ble death or serious injury.
■Handling of the 12-volt battery
●Engine exhaust, some of its constitu-
ents, and a wide variety of automobile
components contain or emit chemicals
known to the State of California to
cause cancer and birth defects and
other reproductive harm. Work in a
well ventilated area.
●Oils, fuels and fluids contained in vehi-
cles as well as waste produced by
component wear contain or emit
chemicals known to the State of Cali-
fornia to cause cancer and birth
defects or other reproductive harm.
Avoid exposure and wash any affected
area immediately.
●12-volt battery posts, terminals and
related accessories contain lead and
lead compounds which are known to
cause brain damage. Wash your hands
after handling. ( P.323)
General maintenance
Scheduled maintenance

3106-2. Maintenance
3Press or of the meter control
switches and select “Scheduled Mainte-
nance”. Then press “OK”.
4
Select “Yes” and press “OK”.
A message will be disp layed when the reset
procedure has been completed.
You can perform some maintenance
procedures by yourself.
Please be aware that do-it-yourself
maintenance may affect warranty cov-
erage.
The use of Lexus repair manuals is recom-
mended.
For details about warranty coverage, refer
to the separate “Owner’s Guide”, “War-
ranty and Service Guide”, “Owner’s Man-
ual Supplement” or “Warranty Booklet”.
Do-it-yourself maintenance
General maintenance
Listed below are the general main-
tenance items that should be per-
formed at the intervals specified in
the “Warranty and Service Guide”
or “Owner’s Manual Supplement”.
It is recommended that any prob-
lem you notice should be brought to
the attention of your Lexus dealer
or qualified service shop for advice.
WARNING
■If the hybrid system is operating
Turn the hybrid system off and ensure
that there is adequate ventilation before
performing maintenance checks.
Engine compartment
ItemsCheck points
Brake fluid
Is the brake fluid at the
correct level?
(  P.322)
Engine/power
control unit cool-
antIs the engine/power
control unit coolant at
the correct level?
( P.320)
Engine oil
Is the engine oil at the
correct level?
( P.318)
Exhaust system
There should not be
any fumes or strange
sounds.

3186-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Fuse boxes (P.341)
Engine oil filler cap ( P.319)
Engine oil level dipstick ( P.318)
Brake fluid reservoir ( P.322)
Radiator ( P.321)
Electric cooling fan
Condenser ( P.321)
Power control unit coolant reservoir ( P.321)
Engine coolant reservoir ( P.320)
Washer fluid tank ( P.322)
■12-volt battery
 P.323
With the engine at operating tempera-
ture and turned off, check the oil level
Engine compartment
Components
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
Checking and adding the engine
oil