oil dipstick Lexus CT200h 2013 Owner's Manual (in English)

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Maintenance and care
Engine compartment
12-volt battery
P. 504
Engine coolant reservoir (P.
501)
Engine oil level dipstick (P.
497)
Engine oil filler cap (P. 497)
Power control unit coolant
reservoir (P. 501)Fuse box (P. 534)
Radiator (P. 502)
Condenser (P. 502)
Electric cooling fans
Washer fluid tank (P. 503)1
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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. 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.
Holding a rag under the end,
pull the dipstick out.
Wipe the dipstick clean.
Flat dipstick: Reinsert the dipstick fully.
Non-flat dipstick: Reinsert the
dipstick fully with its protrud-
ing areas ( in the illustra-
tion) pointing towards engine.
Engine oil
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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.
Wipe the dipstick and reinsert it fully.
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Flat dipstickNon-flat dipstick
Measuring side
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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.
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, or when driving
while accelerating or decelerating frequently
When leaving the engine idling for a long time, or when driving frequently
through heavy traffic
Engine oil selectionP. 6 3 9
Oil quantity (Low  Full)1.5 L (1.6 qt., 1.3 lmp. qt.)
ItemsClean funnel
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WA R N I N G
Used engine oil
Used engine oil contains potentially harmful contaminants which may cause
skin disorders such as inflammation and skin cancer, so care should be taken
to avoid prolonged and repeated contact. To remove used engine oil from
your skin, wash thoroughly 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 household trash, in sewers or onto the
ground. Call any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly quali-
fied and equipped professional, service station or auto parts store for informa-
tion 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 oil filler cap is properly tightened.

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9 9-1. Specifications
Vehicle specifications
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*: 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.
Fuel
Fuel type
EU area
Unleaded gasoline conforming to European
standard EN228 only
Except EU area
Unleaded gasoline only
Research Octane Number95 or higher
Fuel tank capacity (Refer-
ence)45 L (11.9 gal., 9.9 lmp.gal.)
Electric motor (traction motor)
TypePermanent magnet motor
Maximum output60 kW
Maximum torque207 N•m (21.1 kgf•m, 153 ft•lbf)
Hybrid battery (traction battery)
TypeNickel-Metal hydride battery
Voltage7.2 V/module
Capacity6.5 Ah (3HR)
Quantity28 modules
Overall voltage201.6 V
Lubrication system
Oil capacity
(Drain and refill refer-
ence
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With filter
Without filter4.2 L (4.4 qt., 3.7 Imp.qt.)
3.9 L (4.1 qt., 3.4 Imp.qt.)