oil Lexus GS300h 2013 Owner's Guide

8787-2. Steps to take in an emergency
GS450h_300h_OM_OM30D53E_(EE)
CAUTION
Replacing a flat tire
Do not touch the disc wheels or the area around the brakes immediately
after the vehicle has been driven.
After the vehicle has been driven the disc wheels and the area around the
brakes will be extremely hot. Touching these areas with hands, feet or
other body parts while changing a tire, etc. may result in burns.
Failure to follow these precautions could cause the wheel nuts to loosen
and the tire to fall off, resulting in death or serious injury.
• Never use oil or grease on the wheel bolts or wheel nuts.
Oil and grease may cause the wheel nuts to be excessively tightened,
leading to bolt or disc wheel damage. In addition, the oil or grease can
cause the wheel nuts to loosen and the wheel may fall off, causing a
serious accident. Remove any oil or grease from the wheel bolts or
wheel nuts.
• Have the wheel nuts tightened with a torque wrench to 103 N•m
(10.5 kgf•m, 76 ft•lbf) as soon as possible after changing wheels.
• When installing a tire, only use wheel nuts that have been specifically
designed for that wheel.
• If there are any cracks or deformations in the bolt screws, nut threads or
bolt holes of the wheel, have the vehicle inspected by any authorized
Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped profes-
sional.

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8Vehicle specifications
GS450h_300h_OM_OM30D53E_(EE)8-1. Specifications
Maintenance data
(fuel, oil level, etc.)......... 926
Fuel information ............... 940
8-2. Customization
Customizable features....... 942
8-3. Items to initialize
Items to initialize .............. 954

9268-1. Specifications
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Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.)
*1: Unladen vehicle
*2: Vehicles with 265/35R19 tires
*3: AWL10L-BEXEHW and AWL10R-BEXEHW models
*4: AWL10L-BEXQHW and AWL10R-BEXQHW models
*5: GWL10L-BEXEBW and GWL10R-BEXEBW models
*6: GWL10L-BEXQBW and GWL10R-BEXQBW models
*7: Vehicles with towing package
*8:GS300h
*9:GS450h
Dimensions and weights
Overall length 4850 mm (190.9 in.)
Overall width 1840 mm (72.4 in.)
Overall height*11455 mm (57.3 in.)
Wheelbase 2850 mm (112.2 in.)
Tread*1
Front 1575 mm (62.0 in.)
Rear1590 mm (62.6 in.)
1560 mm (61.4 in.)*2
Gross vehicle mass2235 kg (4927 lb.)
*3
2265 kg (4993 lb.)*4
2305 kg (5082 lb.)*5
2335 kg (5148 lb.)*6
Maximum
permissible axle
capacityFront 1120 kg (2469 lb.)
Rear 1270 kg (2800 lb.)
Drawbar load*780 kg (176 lb.)
To w i n g c a p a c -
ity
*7
With brake500 kg (1102 lb.)*8
1500 kg (3307 lb.)*9
Without brake0 kg (0 lb.)*8
750 kg (1653 lb.)*9

9308-1. Specifications
GS450h_300h_OM_OM30D53E_(EE)
*: 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.
Hybrid battery (traction battery)
Ty p eNickel-Metal hydride battery
Vo l t a g e7.2 V/module
Capacity6.5 Ah (3HR)
QuantityGS300h32 modules
GS450h40 modules
Overall voltageGS300h230.4 V
GS450h288 V
Lubrication system
Oil capacity
(Drain and refill 
reference
*)
With filter
Without filter
GS300hGS450h
4.5 L (4.8 qt., 4.0 lmp.
qt.)
4.1 L (4.3 qt., 3.6 lmp.
qt.)6.2 L (6.6 qt., 5.5
Imp.qt.)
5.9 L (6.2 qt., 5.2
Imp.qt.)

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8 8-1. Specifications
Vehicle specifications
GS450h_300h_OM_OM30D53E_(EE)
Engine oil selection
“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” is used in your Lexus vehicle.
Lexus recommends the use of approved “Toyota Genuine Motor
Oil”. Another motor oil of matching quality can also be used.
Oil grade:
0W-20, 5W-20, 5W-30 and 10W-30:
API grade SL “Energy-Conserving”, SM “Energy-Conserving”
or SN “Resource-Conserving”; or ILSAC multigrade engine oil
15W-40 and 20W-50:
API grade SL, SM or SN multigrade engine oil
Recommended viscosity (SAE):
SAE 0W-20 is filled into your
Lexus vehicle at manufactur-
ing, and the best choice for
good fuel economy, and good
starting in cold weather.
If SAE 0W-20 oil is not avail-
able, SAE 5W-30 oil may be
used. However, it should be
replaced with SAE 0W-20 at
the next oil change.
If you use SAE 10W-30 or a
higher viscosity engine oil in
extremely low temperatures,
the engine may become diffi-
cult to start, so SAE 0W-20,
5W-20 or 5W-30 engine oil is
recommended.
Temperature range anticipated
before next oil changePreferred

9328-1. Specifications
GS450h_300h_OM_OM30D53E_(EE)
Oil viscosity (0W-20 is explained here as an example):
• The 0W in 0W-20 indicates the characteristic of the oil which
allows cold startability. Oils with a lower value before the W
allow for easier starting of the engine in cold weather.
• The 20 in 0W-20 indicates the viscosity characteristic of the
oil when the oil is at high temperature. An oil with a higher
viscosity (one with a higher value) may be better suited if the
vehicle is operated at high speeds, or under extreme load con-
ditions.
How to read oil container labels:
Either or both API registered marks are added to some oil con-
tainers to help you select the oil you should use.
API Service Symbol
Top portion: “API SERVICE
SN” means the oil quality desig-
nation by American Petroleum
Institute (API).
Center portion: “SAE 0W-20”
means the SAE viscosity grade.
Lower portion: “Resource-Con-
serving” means that the oil has
fuel-saving and environmental
protection capabilities.
ILSAC Certification Mark
The International Lubricant
Specification Advisory Com-
mittee (ILSAC) Certification
Mark is displayed on the front
of the container.
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2

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Vehicle specifications
GS450h_300h_OM_OM30D53E_(EE)Your Lexus vehicle is filled with “Toyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil” at
the factory.
Use Lexus approved “Toyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil” or an equiva-
lent of matching quality to satisfy the above specification. Please contact any
authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped
professional for further details.
*: Minimum pedal clearance when depressed with a force of 500 N
(51.0 kgf, 112.4 lbf) while the hybrid system is operating.
When performing the brake pedal inspection, also be sure to check that the
brake system warning light is not illuminated when the hybrid system is
operating (If the brake system warning light is illuminated, refer to P.
830).
Differential
Oil capacity1.35 L (1.43 qt., 1.19 Imp.qt.)
Oil type and viscosityToyota Genuine Differential gear oil LT
75W-85 GL-5 or equivalent
Brakes
Pedal clearance*115 mm (4.5 in.) Min.
Pedal free play1.0 — 2.0 mm (0.04 — 0.08 in.)
Fluid typeSAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3,
SAE J1704 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT 4
Steering
Free playLess than 30 mm (1.2 in.)

968Alphabetical index
GS450h_300h_OM_OM30D53E_(EE)
Emergency brake signal ............399
Emergency flashers ...................820
Emergency tire puncture
repair kit ..................................885
Energy monitor..........................131
Engine .......................................928
Accessory mode....................247
Compartment ........................738
Engine switch .......................246
Hood .....................................734
How to start the hybrid
system.................................246
Identification number ...........928
Ignition switch
(power switch)....................246
Overheating ..........................917
Power switch ........................246
Engine compartment cover........740
Engine coolant ...........................744
Capacity ................................933
Checking ...............................744
Preparing and checking
before winter ......................434
Engine coolant temperature
gauge .......................................109
Engine oil ..................................741
Capacity ................................930
Checking ...............................741
Oil level warning message....853
Oil pressure warning
message ..............................841
Preparing and checking
before winter ......................434Engine switch ........................... 246
EPS (Electric Power Steering) . 398
Function ............................... 398
Warning light ....................... 833
Warning message................. 845
EV drive mode.......................... 254
First-aid kit storage net ............. 694
Flat tire
Vehicles with a spare tire..... 871
Vehicles without a spare tire 885
Floor mats ................................... 34
Fluid
Brake.................................... 935
Hybrid transmission............. 934
Washer ................................. 748
Fog lights .................................. 283
Replacing light bulbs ... 805, 818
Switch .................................. 283
Wattage ................................ 940
Follow me home system ........... 273
Footwell light ........................... 684
Front air conditioning system ... 478
Front fog lights ......................... 283
Replacing light bulbs ... 805, 818
Switch .................................. 283
Wattage ................................ 940
Front personal lights ................. 685
Front position lights.................. 272
Light switch ......................... 272
Replacing light bulbs ........... 818
Welcome light illumination
control ............................... 143
F

973Alphabetical index
GS450h_300h_OM_OM30D53E_(EE)
Multi-information display .........114
Dynamic radar cruise
control ................................302
Dynamic radar cruise control
with full-speed range..........319
Energy monitor .....................131
Lane-Keeping Assist ............342
Language ..............................118
Switching the display ...........115
Trip information ...................115
Warning message..................839
nanoe system ..........................494
Navigation system
*
Odometer ...................................109
Oil
Differential oil ......................935
Engine oil .............................930
Opener
Hood .....................................734
Trunk ....................................187
Outer foot lights
Location ................................684
Replacing light bulbs ............814
Wattage .................................940Outside rear view mirrors ......... 211
Adjusting and folding .......... 211
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) .. 418
Linked mirror function
when reversing .................. 213
Mirror position memory ...... 199
Outside rear view mirror
defoggers .......................... 501
Outside temperature display ..... 115
Overheating .............................. 917
Paddle shift switches ................ 261
Parking assist sensors ............... 348
Parking brake............................ 269
If the parking brake cannot
be released ......................... 907
Operation ............................. 269
Parking brake engaged
warning buzzer .................. 850
Parking brake engaged
warning message ............... 850
PCS
(Pre-Crash Safety system)...... 406
Function ............................... 406
PCS OFF switch .................. 408
Warning light ....................... 833
Warning message. 842, 855, 862
Personal lights .......................... 685
Pollen removal mode ................ 488
Power control unit ...................... 84
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*: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the
“Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.

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GAS STATION INFORMATION
Auxiliary catch leverTrunk openerFuel filler door
P. 734P. 187P. 293
Hood lock release
leverTire inflation pressure
P. 7 3 4
P. 9 3 6
Fuel tank capacity
(Reference)66 L (17.4 gal., 14.5 Imp.gal.)
Fuel typeEU area:Unleaded gasoline conforming to Euro-
pean standard EN228 only
Except EU area: Unleaded gasoline only
P. 293, 929
Cold tire inflation
pressureP. 9 3 6
Engine oil capacity
(Drain and refill —
reference)P. 9 3 0
Engine oil type“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent
Oil grade:
0W-20, 5W-20, 5W-30 and 10W-30:
API grade SL “Energy-Conserving”, SM
“Energy-Conserving” or SN “Resource-Conserv-
ing”; or ILSAC multigrade engine oil
15W-40 and 20W-50:
API grade SL, SM or SN multigrade engine oil
P930