2020 Lexus ES300h oil level

3236-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
between oil maintenance intervals.
●When the engine is new, for example
directly after purchasing the vehicle or
after replacing 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, 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 maintenance data should be
reset. Perform the following procedures:
1
While the vehicle is stopped, press
of the meter control switches.
2
Press or of the meter control
switches, and select .
3
Press or of the meter control
switches, select “Veh icle Settings”, and
then press “OK”.
4
Press or of the meter control
switches, select “Oil Maintenance”, and
then press “OK”.
5
Select “Yes” and then press “OK”.
A message will be displayed on the multi-
information display.
The coolant level is satisfactory if it is
between the “F”/“FULL” and
“L”/“LOW” lines on the reservoir when
the hybrid system is cold.
■Engine coolant reservoir
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.
●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 refill the vehicle.
●Be sure the engine o il filler cap is prop-
erly tightened.
Checking the coolant

3757-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
*: A buzzer sounds the first time a message is shown on the multi-information display.
In some situations, the master warning light and warning buzzer may not oper-
ate as specified. In this case, follow the instructions displayed in the warning
message.
 If a warning light comes on or flashes at the same time that a warning message is
displayed, take corrective actio n according to the warning light. ( P.364)
■Warning messages
The warning messages explained below
may differ from the actual messages
according to operation conditions and vehi-
cle specifications.
■Warning buzzer
In some cases, the bu zzer may not be heard
due to being in a noisy location or audio
sound.
■If “Engine Oil Level Low Add or
Replace” is displayed
The engine oil level is low. Check the level
of the engine oil, and add if necessary.
This message may appear if the vehicle is
stopped on a slope. Move the vehicle to a
level surface and check to see if the mes-
sage disappears.
■If “Hybrid System Stopped Steering
Power Low” is displayed
This message is displayed if the hybrid sys- tem is stopped while driving.
When steering wheel operations are
heavier than usual, gr
ip the steering wheel
firmly and operate it using more force than
usual.
■If “Hybrid system overheated Output
power reduced” is displayed
This message may be displayed when driv-
ing under severe operat ing conditions. (For
example, when driving up a long steep hill.)
Handling method: P.395
■If “Traction Battery Needs to be Pro-
tected Refrain From the Use of N Posi-
tion” is displayed
This message may be displayed when the
shift lever is in N.
As the hybrid battery (traction battery) can
not be charged when the shift lever is in N,
shift the shift lever to P when the vehicle is
stopped.
Warning buzzer*Warning
Comes onSounds
Indicates an important situation, such as when a sys-
tem related to driving is ma lfunctioning or that dan-
ger may result if the co rrection procedure is not
performed
FlashesSoundsIndicates a situation, such as when damage to the
vehicle or danger may result
Comes onDoes not sound
Indicates a condition, such as malfunction of electri-
cal components, their condition, or indicates the
need for maintenance
FlashesDoes not sound
Indicates a situation, such as when an operation has
been performed incorrectly, or indicates how to
perform an operation correctly

399
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Vehicle specifications
Vehicle specifications
8-1. SpecificationsMaintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) .............................................. 400
Fuel information ......................... 407
Tire information.......................... 409
8-2. Customization Customizable features............. 418
8-3. Items to initialize Items to initialize ........................ 429

4008-1. Specifications
8-1.Specifications
*1:Unladen vehicle
*2: Vehicles with 215/55R17 tires
*3: Vehicles with 235/45R18 tires
■Vehicle identification number
The vehicle identification number
(VIN) is the legal identifier for your
vehicle. This is the primary identifica-
tion number for your Lexus. It is used in
registering the ownership of your vehi-
cle.
This number is stamped on the top left
of the instrument panel. This number is also stamped under the
right-hand front seat.
Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.)
Dimensions and weight
Overall length195.9 in. (4975 mm)
Overall width73.4 in. (1865 mm)
Overall height*156.9 in. (1445 mm)
Wheelbase113.0 in. (2870 mm)
Tread*1
Front63.0 in. (1599 mm)*2
62.6 in. (1589 mm)*3
Rear63.3 in. (1609 mm)*2
63.0 in. (1600 mm)*3
Vehicle capacity weight
(Occupants + luggage)905 lb. (410 kg)
Vehicle identification

4028-1. Specifications
■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.
■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: API SN/RC multigrade
engine oil
Recommended viscosity: SAE 0W-16 SAE 0W-16 is the best choice for good
fuel economy and good
starting in cold
weather.
If SAE 0W-16 is not available, SAE
0W-20 oil may be used. However, it
must be replaced with SAE 0W-16 at
the next oil change.
Outside temperature
Oil viscosity (0W-16 is explained here
as an example):
• The 0W in 0W-16 indicates the characteristic of the oil which allows
Electric motor (traction motor)
TypePermanent magnet synchronous motor
Maximum output88 kW
Maximum torque149 ft•lbf (202 N•m, 20.6 kgf•m)
Hybrid battery (traction battery)
TypeNickel-metal hydride battery
Voltage7.2 V/cell
Capacity6.5 Ah (3HR)
Quantity34 modules
Nominal voltage244.8 V
Lubrication system
With filter4.8 qt. (4.5 L, 4.0 Imp.qt.)
Without filter4.4 qt. (4.2 L, 3.7 Imp.qt.)
A

4138-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
■Traction AA, A, B, C
The traction grades, from highest to
lowest, are AA, A, B and C, and they
represent the tire’s ability to stop on
wet pavement as measured under con-
trolled conditions on specified govern-
ment test surfaces of asphalt and
concrete.
A tire marked C may have poor traction
performance.
Warning: The traction grade assigned to
this tire is based on braking (straight
ahead) traction tests and does not include
cornering (turning) traction.
■Temperature A, B, C
The temperature grades are A (the
highest), B, and C, representing the
tire’s resistance to the generation of
heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled condi-
tions on a specified indoor laboratory
test wheel.
Sustained high temperature can cause the
material of the tire to degenerate and
reduce tire life, and excessive temperature
can lead to sudd
en tire failure.
Grade C corresponds to a level of perfor-
mance which all passenger car tires must
meet under the Fede ral Motor Vehicle
Safety Standard No. 109.
Grades B and A represent higher levels of
performance on the laboratory test wheel
than the minimum required by law.
Warning: The temperature grades of a tire
assume that it is properly inflated and not
overloaded.
Excessive speed, unde rinflation, or exces-
sive loading, either separately or in combi-
nation, can cause heat buildup and
possible tire failure.
Glossary of tire terminology
Tire related termMeaning
Cold tire inflation
pressureTire pressure when the vehicle has been parked for three hours or
more, or has not been driven more than 1 mile or 1.5 km under that
condition
Maximum inflation
pressureThe maximum cold inflated pressure to which a tire may be inflated,
shown on the sidewall of the tire
Recommended
inflation pressureCold tire inflation pressure recommended by a manufacturer
Accessory weight
The combined weight (in excess of those standard items which may
be replaced) of hybrid transmissi on, power steering, power brakes,
power windows, power se ats, radio and heater, to the extent that
these items are available as factory-installed equipment (whether
installed or not)
Curb weight
The weight of a motor vehicle with standard equipment, including the
maximum capacity of fuel, oil and coolant, and if so equipped, air
conditioning and additional weight optional engine

458Alphabetical index
Vanity mirrors ............................................... 284
Vehicle data recordings ..................................7
Vehicle identification number ................400
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) ............247
Ventilators (seat ventilators)................... 273
VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) ............247
W
Warning buzzers
ABS ..................................................................366
Airbags ...........................................................365
Approach warning.................................... 202
Brake hold....................................................... 371
Brake Override System .........................366
Brake system ............................................... 364
Charging system .......................................365
Downshifting ....................................... 153, 154
Drive-Start Control ..................................366
Electric power steering ..........................366
Engine .............................................................365
High coolant temperature .................... 364
Hybrid system overheat........................... 371
Hybrid system .............................................365
Intuitive parking assist................. 220, 368
Low engine oil pressure.........................365
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist).........185, 368
Open door...........................................100, 102
Open hood.....................................................102
Open trunk .....................................................102
Open window ............................................... 129
PKSA (Parking Support Alert) ............. 214
PKSB (Parking Support Brake) .........369
Pre-collision braking..................................178
RCD (Rear Camera Detection) ........369
RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert) ......369
Seat belt .......................................................... 367
Warning label .................................................. 63
Warning lights............................................... 364 ABS ..................................................................366
Brake hold operated indicator ............. 371
Brake Override System .........................366
Brake system ............................................... 364 Charging system....................................... 365
Drive-Start Control.................................. 366
Electric power steering.......................... 366
High coolant temperature.....................364
Hybrid system overheat ...........................371
Intuitive parking assist OFF indicator
......................................................................... 368
Low engine oil pressure........................ 365
Low fuel level ............................................... 367
LTA indicator .............................................. 368
Malfunction indicator lamp .................. 365
Master warning light...................................371
Parking brake indicator ..........................370
PKSB OFF indicator ............................... 369
Pre-collision system..................................370
RCD OFF indicator................................. 369
RCTA OFF indicator .............................. 369
Seat belt reminder light........................... 367
Slip indicator .................................................370
SRS ................................................................... 365
Tire pressure ............................................... 368
Warning messages ..................................... 374
Washer ..............................................................164
Checking .......................................................325
Preparing and checking before winter..........................................................................253
Switch................................................................ 164
Washing and waxing.................................. 306
Weight Cargo capacity .............................................. 141
Load limits ........................................................ 141
Weight............................................................ 400
Wheels ............................................................. 340 Size ................................................................... 405
Window lock switch .....................................129
Windows ...........................................................128 Power windows ........................................... 128
Rear window defogger...........................266
Washer ............................................................ 164
Windshield wiper de-icer ........................ 269
Windshield wipers ........................................164 Position............................................................. 168