check oil LEXUS ES300h 2022 User Guide

3556-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
6
Maintenance and care
bumper.
8Engage the clips to the front
bumper to install the fender liner,
and then remove the protective
tape.
WARNING
QReplacing light bulb
OTurn off the light. Do not attempt to
replace the bulb immediately after
turning off the light.
The bulb become very hot and may
cause burns.
ODo not touch the glass portion of the
light bulb with bare hands. When it is
unavoidable to hold the glass portion,
use and hold with a clean dry cloth to
avoid getting moisture and oils on the
bulb.
Also, if the bulb is scratched or
dropped, it may blow out or crack.
OFully install light bulb and any parts
used to secure it. Failure to do so may
result in heat damage, fire, or water
entering the light unit. This may dam-
age the light or cause condensation to
build up on the lens.
QTo prevent damage or fire
OMake sure bulb is fully seated and
locked.
OCheck the wattage of the bulb before
installing to prevent heat damage.

3767-2. Steps to take in an emergency
*: A buzzer sounds the first time a message is shown on the multi-information display.
In some situations, the master warning light and warning buzzer may not oper-
ate as specified. In this case, follow the instructions displayed in the warning
message.
 If a warning light comes on or flashes at the same time that a warning message is
displayed, take corrective action according to the warning light. ( P.364)
QWarning messages
The warning messages explained below
may differ from the actual messages
according to operation conditions and vehi-
cle specifications.
QWarning buzzer
In some cases, the buzzer may not be heard
due to being in a noisy location or audio
sound.
QIf “Engine Oil Level Low Add or
Replace” is displayed
The engine oil level is low. Check the level
of the engine oil, and add if necessary.
This message may appear if the vehicle is
stopped on a slope. Move the vehicle to a
level surface and check to see if the mes-
sage disappears.
QIf “Hybrid System Stopped Steering
Power Low” is displayed
This message is displayed if the hybrid sys-
tem is stopped while driving.
When steering wheel operations are
heavier than usual, grip the steering wheel
firmly and operate it using more force than
usual.
QIf “Hybrid system overheated Output
power reduced” is displayed
This message may be displayed when driv-
ing under severe operating conditions. (For
example, when driving up a long steep hill.)
Handling method:  P.396
QIf “Traction Battery Needs to be Pro-
tected Refrain From the Use of N Posi-
tion” is displayed
This message may be displayed when the
shift lever is in N.
As the hybrid battery (traction battery) can
not be charged when the shift lever is in N,
shift the shift lever to P when the vehicle is
stopped.
QIf “Traction Battery Needs to be Pro-
tected Shift into P to Restart” is dis-
played
This message is displayed when the hybrid
battery (traction battery) charge has
become extremely low because the shift
lever has been left in N for a certain amount
of time.
When operating the vehicle, shift to P and
restart the hybrid system.
QIf “Shift to P Before Exiting Vehicle” is
displayed
Message is displayed when the driver’s
door is opened without turning the power
Comes onDoes not sound
Indicates a condition, such as malfunction of electri-
cal components, their cond ition, or indicates the
need for maintenance
FlashesDoes not sound
Indicates a situation, such as when an operation has
been performed incorrectly, or indicates how to
perform an operation correctly
Warning buzzer*Warning

3787-2. Steps to take in an emergency
ment” for the maintenance interval
applicable to your vehicle.
QIf “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 has been reset.) Per-
form the necessary maintenance. Please
reset the message after the maintenance is
performed. ( P.314)
*: Refer to the separate “Scheduled Main-
tenance” or “Owner’s Manual Supple-
ment” for the maintenance interval
applicable to your vehicle.
QIf “Oil Maintenance Required Soon” is
displayed
Indicates that the engine oil should be
scheduled to be changed.
Check the engine oil an d change it if neces-
sary. After changing the engine oil, make
sure to reset the message. ( P.314)
QIf “Oil Maintenance Required” is dis-
played
Indicates that the engine oil should be
changed.
Check and change the engine oil, and oil fil-
ter by your Lexus dealer. After changing
the engine oil, make sure to reset the mes-
sage. ( P.325)
QIf a message that indicates 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.
QIf a message that indicates the need for
referring to Owner’s Manual is dis-
played
OIf any of the following messages are
shown on the multi-information display,
follow the instructions.
• “Engine Coolant Temp High” ( P.396)
OIf any of the following messages are
shown on the multi-information display, it
may indicate a malfunction. 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”
OIf any of the following messages are
shown on the multi-information display, it
may indicate a malfunction. Immediately
stop the vehicle and contact your Lexus
dealer.
•“Braking Power Low”
• “Charging System Malfunction”
• “Oil Pressure Low”
OIf any of the following messages are
shown on the multi-information display,
the vehicle may have run out of fuel. Stop
the vehicle in a safe place and, if the fuel
level is low, refuel the vehicle. ( P.62)
• “Hybrid system stopped”
• “Engine stopped”
OIf “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.391).
*: Displays for about 6 seconds
OIf “Maintenance required for Traction
battery 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 and filter of the
hybrid battery (traction battery) are dirty,
perform the procedure on P.343 to
clean them.
• If the warning message is shown when the air intake vent and filter of the hybrid

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.)

454Alphabetical index
ACCESSORY mode ................................ 151
Compartment ............................................. 323
Hood.................................................................. 321
How to start the hybrid system ........... 148
Identification number ...............................403
If the hybrid system will not start ........386
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ............................................... 358
Ignition switch (power switch) ............. 148
Overheating .................................................396
Power switch ................................................ 148
Tachometer ............................................ 76, 80
Engine coolant .............................................. 325 Capacity .........................................................405
Checking ....................................................... 325
Preparing and checking before winter.........................................................................260
Engine coolant temperature gauge76, 80
Engine oil ........................................................ 323 Capacity .........................................................404
Checking ....................................................... 323
Preparing and checking before winter.........................................................................260
Warning light ...............................................365
Engine oil maintenance data .................. 325
EPS (Electric Power Steering) .............. 253 Function .......................................................... 253
Warning light ...............................................366
EV drive mode................................................153
Event data recorder (EDR) ........................... 8
EV indicator ...................................................... 60
F
Flat tire ............................................................. 379 Tire pressure warning system ............. 333
Floor mats ...........................................................22
Fluid Brake................................................................406
Hybrid transmission .................................406
Washer ........................................................... 327
Footwell light ................................................. 282
Front passenger occupant classification system ...............................................................37
Front seats ........................................................120 Adjustment ..................................................... 120
Cleaning ............................................................ 311
Correct driving posture ............................ 23
Driving position memory .......................... 121
Head restraints..............................................124
Memory recall function.............................123
Power easy access system ...................... 121
Seat heaters ..................................................278
Seat position memory ................................ 121
Seat ventilators ............................................278
Front side marker light ................................163 Light switch .................................................... 163
Front side marker lights Replacing light bulbs................... 352, 353
Wattage ......................................................... 409
Front turn signal lights ................................ 158 Replacing light bulbs................... 352, 353
Turn signal lever .......................................... 158
Wattage ......................................................... 409
Fuel ...................................................................... 174 Capacity ........................................................ 403
Fuel gauge...............................................76, 80
Information ..................................................... 410
Refueling...........................................................174
Type ................................................................. 403
Warning light ...............................................367
Fuel consumption Average fuel economy .............................. 87
Current fuel consumption ........................ 87
Fuel filler door ................................................. 174 If the fuel filler door cannot be opened......................................................................... 388
Refueling...........................................................174
Fuel gauge ................................................. 76, 80
Fuses ................................................................. 349
G
Garage door opener ................................. 298
Gauges ....................................................... 76, 80
Glove box ....................................................... 286

462Alphabetical index
Trunk grip ..........................................................112
Trunk light..........................................................112
Trunk opener main switch ........................114
Trunk opener switch ................................... 110
Trunk storage extension ........................ 297
Wireless remote control............................. 111
Trunk light .......................................................... 112
Turn signal lights ........................................... 158 Replacing light bulbs....................352, 353
Turn signal lever .......................................... 158
Wattage..........................................................409
U
USB charging ports.................................... 290
V
Vanity lights.................................................... 289
Vanity mirrors ............................................... 289
Vehicle data recordings ..................................7
Vehicle identification number ................ 402
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) ........... 253
Ventilators (seat ventilators)................... 278
VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) ........... 253
W
Warning buzzersABS ..................................................................366
Airbags ...........................................................365
Approach warning......................................210
Brake hold....................................................... 371
Brake Override System .........................366
Brake system ............................................... 364
Charging system .......................................365
Downshifting ....................................... 157, 158
Drive-Start Control ..................................366
Electric power steering ..........................366
Engine .............................................................365
High coolant temperature .................... 364
Hybrid system overheat........................... 371
Hybrid system .............................................365 Intuitive parking assist ................. 229, 368
Low engine oil pressure........................ 365
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) ......... 192, 368
Open door..................................................... 107
Open hood .................................................... 107
Open trunk .................................................... 107
Open window ...............................................132
PKSA (Parking Support Alert) ........... 222
PKSB (Parking Support Brake) ........ 369
Pre-collision braking ................................. 182
RCD (Rear Camera Detection) ....... 369
RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert) ..... 369
Seat belt ..........................................................367
Warning label .................................................. 62
Warning lights............................................... 364 ABS.................................................................. 366
Brake hold operated indicator .............371
Brake system................................................364
Charging system....................................... 365
Electric power steering.......................... 366
High coolant temperature.....................364
Hybrid system overheat ...........................371
Inappropriate pedal operation........... 366
Intuitive parking assist OFF indicator......................................................................... 368
Low engine oil pressure........................ 365
Low fuel level ...............................................367
LTA indicator .............................................. 368
Malfunction indicator lamp .................. 365
Master warning light...................................371
Parking brake indicator ..........................370
PCS...................................................................370
PKSB OFF indicator ............................... 369
RCD OFF indicator................................. 369
RCTA OFF indicator .............................. 369
Seat belt reminder light...........................367
Slip indicator.................................................370
SRS ................................................................... 365
Tire pressure ............................................... 368
Warning messages ..................................... 374
Washer ..............................................................169 Checking ....................................................... 327