3716-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
6
Maintenance and care
Washer fluid tank (P.375)
Brake fluid reservoir ( P.375)
Engine oil level dipstick ( P.372)
Engine coolant reservoir ( P.373)
Power control unit coolant reservoir ( P.373)
Fuse boxes ( P.395)
Radiator ( P.374)
Power control unit coolant radiator ( P.374)
Condenser ( P.374)
Electric cooling fans
Engine oil filler cap ( P.372)
■12-volt battery
P.376
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
K
Checking and adding the engine
oil
3726-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
on the dipstick.
■Checking the engine oil
1 Park the vehicle on level ground.
After warming up the engine and
turning off the hybrid system, wait
more than 5 minutes for the oil to
drain back into the bottom of the
engine.
2 Holding 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 item needed
Make sure to check the oil type and
prepare the items needed before add-
ing oil.
Engine oil selection
P.463
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.
A
B
C
3736-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
6
Maintenance and care
●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 accelera ting or decelerat-
ing 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 maintena nce data should be
reset. Perform the following procedures:
1 Press or of the meter control
switch to select on the multi-infor-
mation display.
2 Press or of the meter control
switch, select the “Vehicle Settings”
then “Oil Maintenance”. (To confirm
setting, press .)
3 Select the “Yes” and press .
4 A message is displayed on the
multi-information display.
■Engine coolant reservoir
The coolant level is satisfactory if it is
between the “FULL” and “LOW” lines
on the reservoir when the hybrid sys-
tem is cold.
Reservoir cap
“FULL” line
“LOW” line
If the level is on or below the “LOW” line,
add coolant up to the “FULL” line.
( P.454)
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 re fill the vehicle.
●Be sure the engine o il filler cap is prop-
erly tightened.
Checking the coolant
A
B
C
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Vehicle specifications
Vehicle specifications
.8-1. SpecificationsMaintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) .............................................. 460
Fuel information ......................... 469
Tire information........................... 471
8-2. Customization Customizable features............ 480
8-3. Initialization Items to initialize ........................ 493
4608-1. Specifications
8-1.Specifications
*1:RX450h
*2:RX450hL
*3:Unladen vehicle
*4: Vehicles with towing package
*1:RX450h
*2:RX450hL
■Vehicle identification number
The vehicle identification number (VIN) is the legal identifier for your
vehicle. This is the primary identifica-
Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.)
Dimensions and weight
Overall length192.5 in. (4890 mm)*1
196.9 in. (5000 mm)*2
Overall width74.6 in. (1895 mm)
Overall height*367.7 in. (1720 mm)
Wheelbase109.8 in. (2790 mm)
Tread
Front64.4 in. (1635 mm)*1
64.5 in. (1640 mm)*2
Rear64.0 in. (1625 mm)*1
64.1 in. (1630 mm)*2
Vehicle capacity weight
(Occupants + luggage)920 lb. (420 kg)*1
1070 lb. (490 kg)*2
Trailer Weight Rating*4
(Trailer weight + cargo weight)3500 lb. (1585 kg)*1
Seating capacity
Seating capacity5 (Front 2, Rear 3)*1
6 (Front 2, Rear 4)*2
Vehicle identification
4638-1. Specifications
8
Vehicle specifications
■Oil capacity (Drain and refillref-
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: ILSAC GF-5 multigrade
engine oil
Recommended viscosity: SAE 0W-20
SAE 0W-20 is the best choice for
good fuel economy and good starting
in cold weather.
If SAE 0W-20 is not available, SAE
5W-20 oil may be used. However, it
must be replaced with SAE 0W-20 at
the next oil change. Outside temperature
Oil viscosity (0W-20 is explained here
as an example):
• The 0W in 0W-20 indicates the characteristic of the oil which allows
cold startability. Oils with a lower
value before the W allow for easier
starting of the engine in cold
weather.
• The 20 in 0W-20 indicates the vis- cosity characteristic of the oil when
the oil is at high temperature. An oil
with a higher viscosity (one with a
higher value) may be better suited if
the vehicle is operated at high
speeds, or under extreme load con-
ditions.
How to read oil container label:
The International Lubricant Specifica-
tion Advisory Committee (ILSAC)
Certification Mark is added to some oil
containers to help you select the oil you
should use.
Lubrication system
With filter
Vehicles with towing pack-
age
5.8 qt. (5.5 L, 4.8 Imp. qt.)
Vehicles without towing
package
5.7 qt. (5.4 L, 4.8 Imp. qt.)
Without fil-
ter5.6 qt. (5.3 L, 4.7 Imp. qt.)
A
4758-1. Specifications
8
Vehicle specifications
Glossary of tire terminology
Tire related termMeaning
Cold tire inflation pressure
Tire 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 transmis-
sion, power steering, power brakes, power win-
dows, power seats, 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 equip-
ment, including the maximum capacity of fuel, oil
and coolant, and if so equipped, air conditioning
and additional weight optional engine
Maximum loaded vehicle weight
The sum of:
(a) Curb weight
(b) Accessory weight
(c) Vehicle capacity weight
(d) Production options weight
Normal occupant weight
150 lb. (68 kg) times the number of occupants
specified in the second column of Table 1
* that fol-
lows
Occupant distributionDistribution of occupants in a vehicle as specified in
the third column of Table 1
* below
Production options weight
The combined weight of installed regular produc-
tion options weighing over 5 lb. (2.3 kg) in excess of
the standard items which they replace, not previ-
ously considered in curb weight or accessory
weight, including heavy duty brakes, ride levelers,
roof rack, heavy duty 12-volt battery, and special
trim
525Alphabetical Index
Intuitive parking assist.................. 260, 423
Low engine oil pressure...........................419
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)227, 230, 422
Open door........................................................112
Open window ...............................................154
PKSA (Parking Support Alert) ........... 253
PKSB (Parking Support Brake) ......... 423
Pre-collision braking.................................. 221
RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert) ...... 423
Seat belt ................................................ 421, 422
Warning label .................................................. 69
Warning lights................................................ 418 ABS .................................................................. 420
Brake hold operated indicator ........... 425
Brake Override System ......................... 420
Brake system ................................................ 418
Charging system .........................................419
Drive-Start Control .................................. 420
Electric power steering ............................ 421
High coolant temperature ..................... 418
Hybrid system overheat warning light...........................................................................419
Intuitive parking assist OFF indicator423
Low engine oil pressure...........................419
Low fuel level ................................................. 421
LTA indicator ............................................... 422
Malfunction indicator lamp.....................419
Master warning light ................................ 425
Parking brake indicator .......................... 424
PKSB OFF indicator ................................ 423
Pre-collision system ................................. 424
RCTA OFF indicator............................... 423
Seat belt reminder light ................ 421, 422
Slip indicator ................................................ 424
SRS.................................................................... 420
Tire pressure ................................................ 422
Warning messages ..................................... 428
Washer Adding ............................................................ 375
Preparing and checking before winter........................................................................... 291
Switch ..............................................................206 Washing and waxing.................................. 356
Weight
Cargo capacity .................................. 169, 172
Load limits ....................................................... 172
Weight............................................................ 460
Wheels ............................................................. 389 Size ....................................................................466
Window lock switch .................................... 155
Windows Power windows ........................................... 153
Rear window defogger.......................... 306
Washer .......................................................... 206
Windshield wiper de-icer ........................... 311
Windshield wiper inserts .......................... 392
Windshield wipers Position........................................................... 208
Rain-sensing windshield wipers ........ 206
Replacing a windshield wiper insert.392
Winter driving tips.........................................291
Wireless charger ......................................... 335
Wireless remote control Battery-Saving Function...........................126
Locking/Unlocking ................................... 107
Replacing the battery ...............................393
For information regarding the equipment listed below, refer to
the “NAVIGATION AND MULTI-
MEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S
MANUAL”.
· Navigation system
· Audio/visual system
· Panoramic view monitor
· Lexus parking assist monitor