2020 Lexus ES350 oil type

13Pictorial index
Precautions against winter season ............................................................................P.250
To prevent freezing (windshield wiper de-icer)
*................................................. P.263
Precautions against car wash ....................................................................................... P.301
Fuel filler door .......................................................................................................... P.167
Refueling method ............................................................................................................... P.167
Fuel type/fuel tank capacity ...... ................................................................................... P.387
Tires.......................................................................................................................... .P.320
Tire size/inflation pressure ............................................................................................ P.391
Winter tires/tire chain .................................................................................................... P.24 8
Checking/rotation/tire pressure warning system..............................................P.320
Coping with flat tires........................................................................................................ P .366
Hood ........................................................................................................................... P.312
Opening ........................................................................................................................ .........P.312
Engine oil ..................................................................................................................... ........ P.388
Coping with overheating ................................................................................................ P.381
Warning messages .......................................................................................................... P.362
Headlights/side marker lights/cornering lights............................................ P.156
Turn signal lights ....................................................................................................... P.151
Parking lights/daytime running lights............................................................... P.156
Tail/stop lights .......................................................................................................... P.156
License plate lights ................................................................................................. P.156
Back up lights
Shifting the shift lever to R .............................................................................................. P.14 8
*:If equipped
Light bulbs of the exterior lights for driving
(Replacing method: P.339, Watts: P.392)
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L

2484-6. Driving tips
4-6.Driving tips
Use fluids that are appropriate to
the prevailing outside temperatures.
• Engine oil
• Engine coolant
• Washer fluid
Have a service technician inspect
the condition of the battery.
 Have the vehicle fitted with four
snow tires or purchase a set of tire
chains for the front tires.
*
Ensure that all tires are the specified size
and brand, and that chains match the size
of the tires.
*: Tire chains cannot be mounted on vehi-
cles with 18-inch/19-inch tires.
Perform the following according to the
driving conditions:
 Do not try to forcibly open a window
Winter driving tips
Carry out the necessary prepara-
tions and inspections before driving
the vehicle in winter. Always drive
the vehicle in a manner appropriate
to the prevailing weather condi-
tions.
Preparation for winter
WARNING
■Driving with snow tires
Observe the following precautions to
reduce the risk of accidents.
Failure to do so may result in a loss of
vehicle control and cause death or seri-
ous injury.
●Use tires of the specified size.
●Maintain the recommended level of air
pressure.
●Do not drive in excess of 75 mph (120
km/h), regardless of the type of snow
tires being used.
●Use snow tires on all, not just some
wheels.
■Driving with tire chains (vehicles with
17-inch tires)
Observe the following precautions to
reduce the risk of accidents.
Failure to do so may result in the vehicle
being unable to be driven safely, and may
cause death or serious injury.
●Do not drive in excess of the speed
limit specified for the tire chains being
used, or 30 mph (50 km/h), which-
ever is lower.
●Avoid driving on bumpy road surfaces
or over potholes.
●Avoid sudden acceleration, abrupt
steering, sudden braking and shifting
operations that cause sudden engine
braking.
●Slow down sufficiently before entering
a curve to ensure that vehicle control is
maintained.
●Do not use LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)
system.
NOTICE
■Repairing or replacing snow tires
Request repairs or replacement of snow
tires from Lexus dealers or legitimate tire
retailers.
This is because the removal and attach-
ment of snow tires affects the operation
of the tire pressure warning valves and
transmitters.
Before driving the vehicle

3156-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
6
Maintenance and care
off, wait more than 5 minutes for the oil to
drain back into the bottom of the engine.
2Holding 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
Excessive
The shape of the dipstick may differ
depending on the type of vehicle or
engine.
6Wipe the dipstick and reinsert it
fully.
■Checking the oil type and prepar-
ing the items needed
Make sure to check the oil type and prepare the items needed before add-
ing oil.

Engine oil selection
P.388
 Oil quantity (Low  Full)
1.9 qt. (1.8 L, 1.6 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.
●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
A
B
C

436Alphabetical index
If the engine will not start ....................... 373
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ................................................ 344
Ignition switch (engine switch) ............. 143
Overheating.................................................. 381
Tachometer .............................................70, 73
Engine coolant................................................316 Capacity .........................................................389
Checking .........................................................316
Preparing and checking before winter......................................................................... 248
Engine coolant temperature gauge 70, 73
Engine immobilizer system .......................... 61
Engine oil ..........................................................314 Capacity ........................................................ 388
Checking ......................................................... 314
Preparing and checking before winter......................................................................... 248
Warning light ...............................................353
Engine oil maintenance data ....................316
Engine switch ..................................................143 Auto power off function ...........................146
Changing the engine switch modes..146
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ................................................ 344
Starting the engine ......................................143
Enhanced Vehicle Stability Control (Enhanced VSC) ...................................... 244
Enhanced VSC (Enhanced Vehicle Stabil- ity Control) .................................................. 244
EPS (Electric Power Steering) .............. 244 Function .......................................................... 244
Warning light ............................................... 354
Event data recorder (EDR) ............................7
F
Flat tire ............................................................. 366 Tire pressure warning system ............. 323
Floor mats ...........................................................22
Fluid Automatic transmission ..........................389
Brake................................................................390 Washer ............................................................ 319
Footwell light ................................................. 270
Front passenger occupant classification system ...............................................................37
Front seats ......................................................... 113 Adjustment ....................................................... 113
Cleaning ........................................................ 303
Correct driving posture ............................ 23
Driving position memory .......................... 114
Head restraints............................................... 117
Memory recall function.............................. 115
Power easy access system ...................... 114
Seat heaters ..................................................266
Seat position memory ................................ 114
Seat ventilators ............................................266
Front side marker light ................................156 Light switch .................................................... 156
Front side marker lights Replacing light bulbs ................... 339, 340
Front turn signal lights .................................. 151 Replacing light bulbs ................... 339, 340
Turn signal lever ............................................ 151
Fuel ...................................................................... 167
Capacity .........................................................387
Fuel gauge ............................................... 70, 73
Fuel pump shut off system...................... 351
Information ....................................................393
Refueling...........................................................167
Type ..................................................................387
Warning light .............................................. 355
Fuel consumption Average fuel economy .............................. 79
Current fuel consumption ........................ 79
Fuel filler door ................................................. 167 If the fuel filler do or cannot be opened
..........................................................................375
Refueling...........................................................167
Fuel gauge ................................................. 70, 73
Fuel pump shut off system..........................351
Fuses ................................................................. 336

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GAS STATION INFORMATION
Auxiliary catch lever (P.312)
Trunk opener ( P.101)
Fuel filler door opener ( P.168)
Fuel filler door ( P.168)
Hood lock release lever ( P.312)
Tire inflation pressure ( P.391)
Fuel tank capacity (Reference)16.0 gal. (60.6 L, 13.3 Imp.gal.)
Fuel typeUnleaded gasoline onlyP.387
Cold tire inflation
pressureP.391
Engine oil capacity (Drain and
refill  reference)P.388
Engine oil typeP.388
A
B
C
D
E
F