2019 Lexus GS350 oil level

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8-1. SpecificationsMaintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) .................. 522
Fuel information ......................... 536
Tire information .......................... 539
8-2. Customization Customizable features ............ 549
8-3. Initialization Items to initialize......................... 564
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners .................................... 566
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners
(in French).............................................. 567
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners
(in French).............................................. 569
Headlight aim instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) (vehicles with
single-beam headlights)....................577 What to do if...
(Troubleshooting)...............................580
Alphabetical inde x ................................ 584
8Vehicle specifications
9For owners
Index
For information regarding the equipment listed below, refer to the “NAVIGA-
TION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
• Audio system
• Intuitive parking assist• Navigation system
• Lexus parking assist monitor

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Maintenance and care
General maintenance
Listed below are the general maintenanc
e items that should be performed at
the intervals specified in the “Warranty and Service Guide” or “Owner’s
Manual Supplement”. It is recommende d that any problem you notice should
be brought to the attention of your Lexu s dealer or qualified service shop for
advice.
Engine compartment
ItemsCheck points
BatteryCheck the battery fluid level and connections.
(  P. 392)
Brake fluidIs the brake fluid at the correct level? ( P. 391)
Engine coolantIs the engine coolant at the correct level?
( P. 388)
Engine oilIs the engine oil at the correct level? ( P. 383)
Exhaust systemThere should not be any fumes or strange sounds.
Radiator/condenserThe radiator and condenser should be free from for-
eign objects. ( P. 390)
Washer fluidIs there sufficient washer fluid? ( P. 394)

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Maintenance and care
Do-it-yourself service precautions
*: Vehicles with sing
le-beam headlights
If you perform maintenance by yourself, be sure to follow the correct proce-
dure as given in these sections.
ItemsParts and tools
Battery condition
( P. 392)•Warm water• Baking soda•Grease
• Conventional wrench (for terminal clamp bolts)
Brake fluid level
( P. 391)
• FMVSS No.116 DOT 3 or SAE J1703 brake fluid
• Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for adding brake fluid)
Engine/intercooler
coolant level
( P. 388)
•“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” or a similar high quality
ethylene glycol-based non-silicate, non-amine, non-nitrite
and non-borate coolant with long-life hybrid organic acid
technology
For the U.S.A.:
“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is pre-mixed with 50%
coolant and 50% deionized water.
For Canada:
“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is pre-mixed with 55%
coolant and 45% deionized water.
• Funnel (used only for adding coolant)
Engine oil level
(  P. 383)
• “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent
• Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for adding engine oil)
Fuses ( P. 414)• Fuse with same amperage rating as original
Headlight aim*
(  P. 418)• Phillips-head screwdriver
Light bulbs
( P. 420)
• Bulb with same number and wattage rating as original
• Phillips-head screwdriver•Flathead sc rewdriver
•Wrench
Radiator and con-
denser (P. 390)
Tire inflation pres-
sure (P. 405)• Tire pressure gauge• Compressed air source
Washer fluid
( P. 394)• Water or washer fluid containing antifreeze (for winter use)
• Funnel (used only for adding water or washer fluid)

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Engine compartment
GS350
Fuse boxes (
P. 414)
Battery (P. 392)
Engine oil level dipstick (P. 383)
Engine coolant reservoir (P. 388)
Engine oil filler cap ( P. 385) Brake fluid reservoir
(P. 391)
Washer fluid tank ( P. 394)
Electric cooling fans
Condenser ( P. 390)
Radiator ( P. 390)1
2
3
4
5
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7
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Maintenance and care
GS300
Fuse boxes (P. 414)
Battery (P. 392)
Intercooler coolant reservoir (P. 388)
Engine oil level dipstick (P. 383)
Engine oil filler cap ( P. 385) Engine coolant reservoir
(P. 388)
Brake fluid reservoir (P. 391)
Washer fluid tank ( P. 394)
Condenser ( P. 390)
Electric cooling fans
Radiator ( P. 390)1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
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GS F
Fuse boxes (
P. 414)
Battery (P. 392)
Engine oil level dipstick (P. 383)
Engine coolant reservoir (P. 388)
Engine oil filler cap ( P. 385) Brake fluid reservoir
(P. 391)
Washer fluid tank ( P. 394)
Electric cooling fans
Condenser ( P. 390)
Radiator ( P. 390)1
2
3
4
5
6
7
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Maintenance and care
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. Afte r warming up the engine and turning
it off, 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.
Engine oil
1
2
GS350GS300
GS F
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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.
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5
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2
3
Flat dipstickNon-flat dipstick
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