2020 Lexus GX460 checking oil

15Pictorial index
GX460_OM_OM60R27U_(U)
Windshield wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 218
Precautions against winter season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 367
To prevent freezing (windshield wiper de-icer
*) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 381
Precautions against car wash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 435
Fuel filler door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 225
Refueling method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 225
Fuel type/fuel tank capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 554
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 464
Tire size/inflation pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 560
Winter tires/tire chain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 36 7
Checking/rotation/tire pressure warning system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 464
Coping with flat tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 524
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 450
Opening. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 450
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 554
Coping with overheat. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 546
Warning lights/warning messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 110, 513
Camera*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 274, 288
Headlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 209
Parking lights/daytime running lights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 209
Fog lights
* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 217
Turn signal lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 2 07
Stop/tail lights
Hill-start assist control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 352
Downhill assist control system*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 348
License plate lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 209
Back-up lights
Shifting the shift lever to R . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 202
Side marker lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 209
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Light bulbs of the exte rior lights for driving
(Replacing method: P. 491, Watts: P. 561)
*: If equipped
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GX460_OM_OM60R27U_(U)
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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.
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 dif-
fer depending on the type of vehi-
cle or engine.
Wipe the dipstick and reinsert it fully.
Engine oil
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GX460_OM_OM60R27U_(U)6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
■Adding engine oil
If the oil level is below or near the
low level mark, add engine oil of the
same type as already in the engine.
Make sure to check the oil type and
prepare the items needed before adding
oil.
Remove the oil filler cap by turning it counterclockwise.
Add engine oil slowly, checking the dipstick.
Install the oil filler cap by turning it clockwise.
■Engine oil consumption
A certain amount of engine oil will be consumed while driving. In the following situations,
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
●When driving at high engine speeds or with a heavy load, when towing, 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:
Press or of the meter control switch es and select on the multi-informa-
tion display.
Press or of the meter control switches and select “Vehicle Settings”, and then
press .
Press or of the meter control switch es and select “Oil Maintenance”, and then
press .
Select the “Yes” and press .
“Reset Complete” will be displayed when the reset procedure has been completed.
Engine oil selection P. 554
Oil quantity (Low  Full)1.6 qt. (1.5 L, 1.3 Imp.qt.)
ItemsClean funnel
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609Alphabetical index
GX460_OM_OM60R27U_(U)
Emergency flashers .............................500
EngineAccessory mode..................................197
Brake Override System .................. 165
Compartment....................................... 451
Drive-Start Control............................ 166
Hood ....................................................... 450
How to start the engine ................... 196
Identification number ...................... 554
If the engine will not start............... 538
Ignition switch (engine switch)..... 196
Overheating ........................................ 546
Engine compartment cover ............. 452
Engine coolant....................................... 455 Capacity ................................................ 556
Checking............................................... 455
Preparing and checking before winter ....................................367
Engine immobilizer system ..................76
Engine oil ................................................. 453 Capacity ................................................ 554
Checking................................................453
Preparing and checking before winter ....................................367
Warning message ............................. 522
Engine oil maintenance data ........... 454
Engine switch ...........................................196
Engine switch light ............................... 392
Event data recorder (EDR) ...................10 Flat tire .......................................................524
Floor mats....................................................26
Fluid
Automatic transmission ................. 558
Brake........................................................559
Steering ................................................. 560
Washer ................................................... 463
Fog lights.................................................... 217 Replacing light bulbs ....................... 497
Switch ........................................................ 217
Four-wheel drive system................... 340
Front passenger occupant classification system ............................ 47
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light ....................................... 513
Front seats ................................................. 128 Adjustment..............................................128
Cleaning................................................. 437
Correct driving posture .................... 28
Driving position memory...................141
Head restraints .....................................146
Seat heaters ..........................................390
Seat position memory .........................141
Front turn signal lights .........................207 Replacing light bulbs ....................... 493
Turn signal lever ................................. 207
Wattage ...................................................561F

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GX460_OM_OM60R27U_(U)
Size ........................................................... 560
Snow tires ..............................................367
Spare tire ................................................524
Tire pressure warning system ................................................. 465
Tools........................................................... 525
Towing Dinghy towing ...................................... 195
Emergency towing........................... 505
Towing hooks ..................................... 506
Trailer Sway Control ........................352
Trailer towing ......................................... 177
Trailer Sway Control........................... 352
TRAC (Traction Control) .................. 351
Transmission Automatic transmission ..................202
AVS switch ...........................................339
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P .................................. 205
Trip meters ................................................. 88
Turn signal lights ................................... 207 Replacing light bulbs............................. 493, 494, 497
Turn signal lever .................................207
Wattage ................................................... 561
USB port
*
Vanity lights Vanity lights ............................................. 411
Wattage ................................................... 561
Vanity mirrors ........................................... 411
Vehicle identification number ......... 553
VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) ..... 351 Warning buzzers .................................... 511
Brake system .......................................... 511
Downshifting ........................................205
Intuitive parking assist...................... 269
LDA (Lane Departure Alert)....... 246
Open back door................................... 110
Open door .............................................. 110
Pre-collision warning....................... 235
Radar cruise control .......................... 261
Seat belt remainder ............................513
Warning lights .......................................... 511 ABS ............................................................ 512
Brake Override System ...................514
Brake system .......................................... 511
Charging system .................................. 511
Drive-Start Control ............................514
High coolant temperature ............... 511
KDSS.......................................................... 512
Low engine oil pressure ................... 511
Low fuel level .........................................513
Malfunction indicator lamp.............. 511
Open door .............................................513
Parking brake indicator .................... 512
PCS ............................................................ 512
Seat belt reminder light ....................513
Slip indicator .......................................... 512
SRS............................................................... 511
Tire pressure warning light .............513
Warning message................................ 520
Warning reflector holder.................. 402
Washer ....................................................... 218 Checking ............................................... 463
Preparing and checking before winter .................................... 367
Switch ........................................................218
Washing and waxing ...........................434
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