oil level Lexus GS F 2015 Owner's Manuals

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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If your vehicle needs to be towed ............................... 504
If you think something is wrong ........................................ 510
Fuel pump shut off system .........511
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds........................................... 512
If a warning message is displayed.................................. 518
If you have a flat tire (vehicles with spare tire)........................... 551
If you have a flat tire (vehicles without spare tire) ................... 567
If the engine will not start ....... 583
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ........................... 585
If the parking brake cannot be released ................ 586
If the electronic key does not operate properly .................... 588
If the vehicle battery is discharged .............................. 591
If your vehicle overheats .........596
If the vehicle becomes stuck .........................602 8-1. Specifications
Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.)...................606
Fuel information .......................... 626
8-2. Customization Customizable features............. 628
8-3. Initialization Item to initialize ........................... 644
What to do if... (Troubleshooting) ................................ 646
Alphabetical index ................................ 6508Vehicle specifications
Index
For information regarding the equipment listed below, refer to the
“NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”
• Audio system
• Lexus parking assist-sensor• Navigation system
• Lexus parking assist monitor

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Maintenance and care
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Do-it-yourself service precautions
If you perform maintenance by yourself, be sure to follow the correct proce-
dure as given in these sections.
ItemsParts and tools
Battery condition
(
→ P. 4 6 0 ) •Warm water •Baking soda •Grease
• Conventional wrench (for terminal clamp bolts)
• Distilled water
Engine/intercooler
coolant level
(
→ P. 4 5 8 ) •“
To y o t a Super Long Life Coolant” or a similar high quality
ethylene glycol-based non-silicate, non-amine, non-nitrite
and non-borate coolant with long-life hybrid organic acid
technology
“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is pre-mixed with 50%
coolant and 50% deionized water.
• Funnel (used only for adding coolant)
Engine oil level
( → P. 4 5 3 )• “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent
• Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for adding engine oil)
Fuses ( →P. 4 8 7 )• Fuse with same amperage rating as original
Light bulbs
(→ P. 4 9 2 )• Bulb with same number and wattage rating as original
• Phillips-head screwdriver•Flathead screwdriver
•Wrench
Radiator and
condenser
(→ P. 4 6 0 )
Tire inflation
pressure ( →P. 4 7 9 )• Tire pressure gauge• Compressed air source
Wa s h e r f l u i d
(→ P. 464)• Water or washer fluid containing antifreeze (for winter use)
• Funnel (used only for adding water or washer fluid)

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WA R N I N G
The engine compartment contains many mechanisms and fluids that may move suddenly,
become hot, or become electrically energized. To avoid death or serious injury, observe
the following precautions.
■When working on the engine compartment
●Keep hands, clothing and tools away from the moving fan and engine drive belt.
●Be careful not to touch the engine, 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 or the battery. Fuel or
the battery fumes are flammable.
●Be extremely cautious when working on the battery. It contains poisonous and corro-
sive sulfuric acid.
●Take care because brake fluid can harm your hands or eyes and damage painted sur-
faces. If fluid gets on your hands or in your eyes, flush the affected area with clean
water immediately. If you still experience discomfort, consult a doctor.
■When working near the electric cooling fans or radiator grille
Be sure the engine switch is off.
With the engine switch in IGNITION ON mode, the electric cooling fans may auto-
matically start to run if the air conditioning is on and/or the coolant temperature is high.
( → P. 4 6 0 )
■Safety glasses
Wear safety glasses to prevent flying or fallin g material, fluid spray, etc. from getting 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.
■If the fluid level is low or high
It is normal for the brake fluid level to go down slightly as the brake pads wear or when
the fluid level in the accumulator is high.
If the reservoir needs frequent refilling, it may indicate a serious problem.

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Engine compartment
XGS350
Fuse boxes (→P. 4 8 7 )
Battery ( →P. 4 6 0 )
Engine oil level dipstick( →P. 4 5 3 )
Engine coolant reservoir (→ P. 4 5 8 ) Engine oil filler cap (
→P. 4 5 5 )
Wa s h e r f l u i d t a n k ( →P. 464)
Electric cooling fans
Condenser ( →P. 4 6 0 )
Radiator ( →P. 4 6 0 )1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
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XGS200t
Fuse boxes (→P. 4 8 7 )
Battery ( →P. 4 6 0 )
Intercooler coolant reservoir (→ P. 4 5 9 )
Engine oil level dipstick( →P. 4 5 3 )
Engine oil filler cap ( →P. 4 5 5 ) Engine coolant reservoir
(→ P. 4 5 8 )
Wa s h e r f l u i d t a n k ( →P. 464)
Condenser ( →P. 4 6 0 )
Electric cooling fans
Radiator ( →P. 4 6 0 )1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
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XGS F
For right-hand drive vehicles:
The battery and the fuse box in front of the battery are located on the opposite
side of the engine compartment.
Fuse boxes ( →P. 4 8 7 )
Battery ( →P. 4 6 0 )
Engine oil level dipstick( →P. 4 5 3 )
Engine coolant reservoir (→ P. 4 5 8 ) Engine oil filler cap (
→P. 4 5 5 )
Wa s h e r f l u i d t a n k ( →P. 464)
Electric cooling fans
Condenser ( →P. 4 6 0 )
Radiator ( →P. 4 6 0 )1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
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Maintenance and care
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With the engine at operating temperature and turned off, check the oil level on
the dipstick.
■Checking the engine oilPark the vehicle on level ground. 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.
Holding a rag under the end, pull the dipstick out.
Engine oil
1
2
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Wipe the dipstick clean.
Reinsert the dipstick fully.
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.
3
4
5
1
2
3
XFlat dipstickXNon-flat dipstick
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Maintenance and care
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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.
XGS350XGS200t
XGS F
Engine oil selection →P. 612, 615 , 617
Oil quantity (Low → Full) 1.5 L (1.6 qt., 1.3 Imp.qt.)
Items Clean funnel
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2
3

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WA R N I N G
■Used engine oil
●Used engine oil contains potentially harmful contaminants which may cause skin dis-
orders such as inflammation and skin cancer, so care should be taken to avoid pro-
longed 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 qualified and equipped
professional, 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 oil filler cap is properly tightened.