oil filter Lexus ES300h 2020 Owner's Manual

4TABLE OF CONTENTS
Emission inspection and mainte-nance (I/M) programs ............. 316
6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions............................................................ 317
Hood................................................... 319
Positioning a floor jack................ 319
Engine compartment................... 321
12-volt battery................................ 326
Tires ................................................... 329
Tire inflation pressure ................. 338
Wheels.............................................. 340
Air conditioning filter...................341
Cleaning the hybrid battery (trac- tion battery) air intake vent and fil-
ter..................................................... 343
Electronic key battery ................ 346
Checking and replacing fuses 348
Headlight aim................................. 350
Light bulbs ........................................ 351
7-1. Essential information Emergency flashers..................... 356
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ............................. 356
If the vehicle is trapped in rising water............................................... 357
7-2. Steps to take in an emergency If your vehicle needs to be towed........................................................... 359
If you think something is wrong 362
If a warning light turns on or a warn- ing buzzer sounds ..................... 364
If a warning message is displayed ........................................................... 374If you have a flat tire ....................
378
If the hybrid syst em will not start
.......................................................... 385
If you lose your keys.................... 387
If the fuel filler door cannot be opened .......................................... 387
If the electronic key does not oper- ate properly ................................. 388
If the 12-volt battery is discharged .......................................................... 390
If your vehicle overheats ........... 395
If the vehicle becomes stuck ... 398
8-1. Specifications Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) ................................................. 400
Fuel information............................ 407
Tire information ............................ 409
8-2. Customization Customizable features ............... 418
8-3. Items to initialize Items to initialize ........................... 429
9-1. For owners Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ........................................... 432
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners (in French) ................... 432
SRS airbag instructions for Cana- dian owners (in French) ......... 434
He

adlight aim instructions for
Canadian owners (in French) 440
7When trouble arises
8Vehicle specifications
9For owners

3186-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Radiator and
condenser
( P.324)

Tire inflation
pressure
( P.338)• Tire pressure gauge
• Compressed air source
Washer fluid
( P.325)
• Water or washer fluid
containing antifreeze
(for winter use)
• Funnel (used only for adding water or washer
fluid)
WARNING
The engine compartment contains many
mechanisms and fluids that may move
suddenly, become hot, or become elec-
trically energized. To avoid death or seri-
ous injury, observe the following
precautions.
■When working on the engine com-
partment
●Make sure that the “IGNITION ON”
on the multi-information display and
the “READY” indicator are both off.
●Keep hands, clothi ng and tools away
from the moving fan and engine drive
belt.
●Be careful not to touch the engine,
power control unit, radiator, exhaust
manifold, etc. right after driving as they
may be hot. Oil and other fluids may
also be hot.
●Do not leave anything that may burn
easily, such as paper and rags, in the
engine compartment.
●Do not smoke, cause sparks or expose
an open flame to fuel. Fuel fumes are
flammable.
ItemsParts and tools■When working near the electric cool-
ing fan or radiator grille
Be sure the power switch is off.
With the power switch in ON mode, the
electric cooling fan may automatically
start to run if the air conditioning is on
and/or the coolant temperature is high.
(  P.324)
■Safety glasses
Wear safety glasses to prevent flying or
falling material, fluid spray, etc. from get-
ting in your eyes.
NOTICE
■If you remove the air cleaner filter
Driving with the air cleaner filter
removed may cause excessive engine
wear due to dirt in the air.

3236-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
6
Maintenance and care
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
■After 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 “Veh icle Settings”, and
then press “OK”.
4
Press or of the meter control
switches, select “Oil Maintenance”, and
then press “OK”.
5
Select “Yes” and then press “OK”.
A message will be displayed on the multi-
information display.
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.
■Engine coolant reservoir
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 refill the vehicle.
●Be sure the engine o il filler cap is prop-
erly tightened.
Checking the coolant

3777-2. Steps to take in an emergency
7
When trouble arises
the driven distance on the maintenance
schedule* should be performed soon.
Comes on approximately 4500 miles
(7200 km) after the message has been
reset. If necessary, perform maintenance.
Please reset the message after the mainte-
nance is performed. ( P.312)
*: Refer to the separa te “Scheduled Main-
tenance” or “Owner’s Manual Supple-
ment” for the maintenance interval
applicable to your vehicle.
■If “Maintenance Required Visit Your
Dealer” is displayed
Indicates that all maintenance is required to
correspond to the driven distance on the
maintenance schedule
*.
Comes on approximately 5000 miles
(8000 km) after the message has been
reset. (The indicator will not work properly
unless the message ha s been reset.) Per-
form the necessary maintenance. Please
reset the message after the maintenance is
performed. ( P.312)
*: Refer to the separa te “Scheduled Main-
tenance” or “Owner’s Manual Supple-
ment” for the maintenance interval
applicable to your vehicle.
■If “Oil Maintenance Required Soon” is
displayed
Indicates that the engine oil should be
scheduled to be changed.
Check the engine oil and change it if neces-
sary. After changing the engine oil, make
sure to reset the message. ( P.312)
■If “Oil Maintenance Required” is dis-
played
Indicates that the engine oil should be
changed.
Check and change the en gine oil, and oil fil-
ter by your Lexus deal er. After changing the
engine oil, make sure to reset the message.
(  P.323)
■If a message that in dicates the need for
visiting your Lexus dealer is displayed
The system or part shown on the multi-
information display is malfunctioning. Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer
immediately.
■If a message that indicates the need for
referring to Owner’
s Manual is dis-
played
●If any of the following messages are
shown on the multi-information display,
follow the instructions.
• “Engine Coolant Temp High” ( P.395)
●If any of the following messages are
shown on the multi-info rmation display, it
may indicate a malf unction. Have the
vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer
immediately.
• “Access System with Elec. Key Malfunc-
tion”
• “Hybrid system malfunction”
•“Check Engine”
• “Hybrid battery system malfunction”
• “Accelerator system malfunction”
●If any of the following messages are
shown on the multi-info rmation display, it
may indicate a malfun ction. Immediately
stop the vehicle and contact your Lexus
dealer.
• “Braking Power Low”
• “Charging System Malfunction”
• “Oil Pressure Low”
• “Hybrid system stopped”
• “Engine stopped”
●If “Low Auxiliary Battery” is shown
• When the display goes off after several
seconds
*:
Maintain the hybrid system operation for
more than 15 minutes and charge the 12-
volt battery.
• When the display does not go off:
Start up the hybrid system using the proce-
dures for “If the 12-volt battery is dis-
charged” ( P.390).
*: Displays for about 6 seconds
●If “Maintenance required for Traction bat-
tery cooling parts” is shown, the filter may
be clogged, the air intake vent may be
blocked, or there may be a gap in the
duct. Therefore, perform the following
correction procedure.
• If the air intake vent s and filters of the
hybrid battery (traction battery) are dirty,

4028-1. Specifications
■Oil 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.
■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: API SN/RC 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.
Outside temperature
Oil viscosity (0W-16 is explained here
as an example):
• The 0W in 0W-16 indicates the characteristic of the oil which allows
Electric motor (traction motor)
TypePermanent magnet synchronous motor
Maximum output88 kW
Maximum torque149 ft•lbf (202 N•m, 20.6 kgf•m)
Hybrid battery (traction battery)
TypeNickel-metal hydride battery
Voltage7.2 V/cell
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.)
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