2022 LEXUS ES300h oil dipstick

3236-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
6
Maintenance and care
Fuse boxes (P.349)
Engine oil filler cap ( P.324)
Engine oil level dipstick ( P.323)
Brake fluid reservoir ( P.327)
Radiator ( P.326)
Electric cooling fan
Condenser ( P.326)
Power control unit coolant reservoir ( P.326)
Engine coolant reservoir ( P.325)
Washer fluid tank ( P.327)
Q12-volt battery
 P.328
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
Checking and adding the engine
oil

3246-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
on the dipstick.
QChecking 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.
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.
QChecking 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.404
 Oil quantity (Low  Full)
1.6 qt. (1.5 L, 1.3 Imp.qt.)
 Item
Clean funnel
QAdding 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.
QEngine 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
A
B
C

3256-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
between oil maintenance intervals.
OWhen the engine is new, for example
directly after purchasing the vehicle or
after replacing the engine
OIf low quality oil or oil of an inappropriate
viscosity is used
OWhen driving at high engine speeds or
with a heavy load, or when driving while
accelerating or decelerating frequently
OWhen leaving the engine idling for a long
time, or when driving frequently through
heavy traffic
QAfter 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 “Vehicle Settings”, and
then press “OK”.
4 Press or of the meter control
switches, select “O il Maintenance”, and
then press “OK”.
5 Select “Yes” and then press “OK”.
A message will be displayed on the multi-
information display when the reset proce-
dure has been completed.
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.
QEngine coolant reservoir
WARNING
QUsed engine oil
OUsed 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.
ODispose of used oil an d 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.
ODo not leave used engine oil within the
reach of children.
NOTICE
QTo prevent serious engine damage
Check the oil level on a regular basis.
QWhen replacing the engine oil
OBe careful not to spill engine oil on the
vehicle components.
OAvoid overfilling, or the engine could
be damaged.
OCheck the oil level on the dipstick
every time you refill the vehicle.
OBe sure the engine oil filler cap is prop-
erly tightened.
Checking the coolant

4048-1. Specifications
Except for Canada
For Canada
QOil 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.
QEngine oil selection
“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” is used in
your Lexus vehicle. Use Lexus
approved “Toyota Genuine Motor
Oil” or equivalent to satisfy the follow-
ing grade and viscosity.
Oil grade: ILSAC GF-6B 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.
Hybrid battery (traction battery)
TypeLithium-ion battery
Voltage3.7 V/cell
Capacity4.0 Ah
Quantity70 cells
Nominal voltage259 V
TypeNickel-metal hydride battery
Voltage7.2 V/module
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.)