oil level Lexus ES300h 2015 Do-it-yourself maintenance / Owner's Manual (OM33B99U)

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6 4 3
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If the 12-volt battery is discharged (gasoline
vehicles) ......................................680
If the 12-volt battery is discharged (hybrid
vehicles) ...................................... 684
If your vehicle overheats (gasoline vehicles) ..................688
If your vehicle overheats (hybrid vehicles) ........................691
If the vehicle becomes stuck ..............................................697
9-1. Specifications Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) .................. 700
Fuel information............................715
Tire information.............................718
9-2. Customization Customizable features ............ 730
9-3. Items to initialize Items to initialize .......................... 743 Reporting safety defects
for U.S. owners...................................... 746
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ............................................... 747
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ............................................... 749
What to do if... (Troubleshooting) ................................760
Alphabetical index ................................. 766
9Vehicle specifications
10For owners
Index
For vehicles with a navigation sy stem, refer to the “NAVIGATION
SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL” for in formation regarding the equip-
ment listed below. • Navigation system
• Lexus parking assist monitor
• Audio/video system
• Lexus Enform with Safety Connect

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7-2. Maintenance
General maintenance
Listed below are the general maintenance items that should be per-
formed at the intervals specified in the “Warranty and Service Guide”
or “Owner’s Manual Supplement”. It is recommended that any prob-
lem you notice should be brought to the attention of your Lexus dealer
or qualified service shop for advice.
Engine compartment
ItemsCheck points
12-volt battery (gasoline vehicles)Check the battery fluid level and
connections. ( P. 5 5 7 )
Brake fluidIs the brake fluid at the correct level?
( P. 5 5 6 )
Engine coolant (gasoline vehicles)Is the engine coolant at the correct
level? ( P. 5 5 3 )
Engine/power control unit coolant
(hybrid vehicles)Is the engine/power control unit coolant
at the correct level? ( P. 5 5 3 )
Engine oilIs the engine oil at the correct level?
( P. 5 4 8 )
Exhaust systemThere should not be any fumes or
strange sounds.
Radiator/condenserThe radiator and condenser should be
free from foreign objects. ( P. 555)
Wa s h e r f l u i dIs there sufficient washer fluid?
( P. 5 6 1 )
Luggage compartment
ItemsCheck points
12-volt battery (hybrid vehicles)Check the connections. ( P. 5 6 2 )

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Engine oil level (P. 5 4 8 )
• “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or
equivalent
•Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for adding engine oil)
Fuses ( P. 5 8 6 )• Fuse with same amperage rating as
original
Light bulbs ( P. 5 9 8 )
• Bulb with same number and wattage
rating as original
• Phillips-head screwdriver
•Flathead screwdriver
•Wrench
Radiator and condenser ( P. 555)
Tire inflation pressure ( P. 5 7 7 )• Tire pressure gauge
• Compressed air source
Wa s h e r f l u i d ( P. 5 6 1 )
• Water or washer fluid containing anti-
freeze (for winter use)
• Funnel (used only for adding water or washer fluid)
ItemsPa r t s a n d t o o l s

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Maintenance and care
Engine compartment
Gasoline vehicles (2GR-FE engine)
Washer fluid tank (P. 561)
Engine oil filler cap (P. 550)
Engine oil level dipstick (P. 548)
Engine coolant reservoir (P. 553) Brake fluid reservoir
(P. 5 5 6 )
Fuse box ( P. 586)
12-volt battery ( P. 5 5 7 )
Electric cooling fans
Condenser ( P. 555)
Radiator ( P. 555)1
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Hybrid vehicles (2AR-FXE engine)
■12-volt battery (hybrid vehicles)
P. 5 6 2
Washer fluid tank ( P. 561)
Fuse boxes ( P. 586)
Power control unit coolant
reservoir ( P. 553)
Engine oil level dipstick (P. 548)
Engine oil filler cap (P. 550) Engine coolant reservoir
(P. 553)
Brake fluid reservoir (P. 5 5 6 )
Power control unit coolant
radiator ( P. 555)
Electric cooling fans
Condenser ( P. 555)
Engine coolant radiator (P. 555)1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
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7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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.
Gasoline vehicles
After 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.
Hybrid vehicles
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.
Reinsert the dipstick fully.
Engine oil
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Maintenance and care
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
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7-3. 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 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.
Gasoline vehiclesHybrid vehicles
Engine oil selection P. 7 0 6
Oil quantity (Low  Full) 1.6 qt. (1.5 L, 1.3 Imp.qt.)
Items Clean funnel
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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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*: For the EV drive mode operating conditions: P. 2 1 9
Indicates that the EV
drive mode is not avail-
able
*
The reason the EV
drive mode is not avail-
able (the vehicle is
idling, battery charge is
low, speed is higher
than the EV drive
mode operating speed
range, accelerator
pedal is depressed too
much) may be dis-
played.
Use the EV drive mode
when it becomes avail-
able.
Indicates that the EV
drive mode has been
automatically canceled
*
The reason the EV
drive mode is not avail-
able (the battery
charge is low, speed is
higher than the EV
drive mode operating
speed range, accelera-
tor pedal is depressed
too much) may be dis-
played.
Drive the vehicle for a
while.
Indicates that engine oil
level is lowCheck the level of engine
oil, and add if necessary.
Wa r n i n g m e s s a g eDetailsCorrection procedure
(Hybrid vehicles)
(Hybrid vehicles)
(If equipped)