oil pressure Lexus GS300h 2016 Owner's Manual

15Pictorial index
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Windshield wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 250
Precautions against winter season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 354
To prevent freezing (windshield wiper de-icer)
*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 372
Precautions against car wash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 408
Fuel filler door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 256
Refueling method. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 256
Fuel type/fuel tank capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 569
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 432
Tire size/inflation pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 575
Winter tires/tire chain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 3 54
Checking/rotation/tire pressure warning system
*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 432
Coping with flat tires. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 517, 528
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 417
Opening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 417
Engine compartment cover. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 421
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 570
Coping with overheat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 556
Warning messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 48 4
Headlights/front position lights/daytime running lights . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 236
Front turn signal lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 230
Front fog lights/rear fog light
*2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 249
Side turn signal lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 230
Tail lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 236
Stop lights
Emergency brake signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 345
Rear turn signal lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 230
Back-up light
*2
Shifting the shift lever to R . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 224
License plate lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 236
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5
6
7
Light bulbs of the exterior lights for driving
(Replacing method: P. 458, Watts: P. 578)
*1: If equipped
*2: They may be located on the opposite side depending on the target region.
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10
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1152. Instrument cluster
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Instrument cluster
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■Display off
A blank screen is displayed
*1: Displayed when the item is set in “Drive Info 1”, “Drive Info 2” or “Drive Info 3”.
( → P. 5 8 2 )
*2: The function can be reset by pressing the of the meter control switches for longer
than 1 second when the item to reset is displayed.
If there is more than one item that can be reset, the item selection screen will appear.
The settings of the following items can be changed, refer to P. 581
For functions that can be enabled or disabled, the function switches between on and
off each time is pressed.
■ (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) (if equipped)
(→ P. 2 9 0 )
■ (Lane-Keeping Assi st) (if equipped) ( →P. 281)
■ (Pre-Crash Safety system) (if equipped) ( →P. 2 6 9 )
■ (Adaptive Front-lighting System) ( →P. 238)
■ BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) (if equipped) ( →P. 333)
■
Select to turn the speed warning on and off, or to change the speed at which
the speed warning is displayed.
■ (Road Sign Assi st) (if equipped) ( →P. 2 9 8 )
■
Select to set the display mode of the clock.
■
●
Oil Maintenance ( →P. 4 2 4 )
●TPMS (Tire pressure warning system) (if equipped) ( →P. 4 3 4 )
Settings display

4096-1. Maintenance and care
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Maintenance and care
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NOTICE
■To prevent paint deterioration and corrosion on the body and components (aluminum
wheels etc.)
●Wash the vehicle immediately in the following cases:
• After driving near the sea coast
• After driving on salted roads
• If coal tar, pollen or tree sap is present on the paint surface
• If dead insects, insect droppings or bird droppings are present on the paint surface
• After driving in an area contaminated wi th soot, oily smoke, mine dust, iron pow-
der or chemical substances
• If the vehicle becomes heavily soiled with dust or mud
• If liquids such as benzene and gaso line are spilled on the paint surface
●If the paint is chipped or scratched, have it repaired immediately.
●To prevent the wheels from corroding, remove any dirt and store in a place with low
humidity when storing the wheels.
■Cleaning the exterior lights
●Wash carefully. Do not use organic substances or scrub with a hard brush.
This may damage the surfaces of the lights.
●Do not apply wax to the surfaces of the lights.
Wax may cause damage to the lenses.
■When using an automatic car wash (vehicles with rain-sensing windshield wipers)
Turn off AUTO mode of the wiper to prevent the wiper from operating. ( →P. 2 5 0 )
If AUTO mode is selected, the wipers may operate and the wiper blades may be dam-
aged.
■When using a high-pressure car wash
●When washing the vehicle, do not let water from the high-pressure washer directly hit
the camera or the area around the camera. Due to the shock from high-pressure
water, it is possible that the device may not operate normally.
●Do not bring the nozzle tip close to boots (rubber or resin manufactured cover), con-
nectors or the following parts. The parts may be damaged if they come into contact
with high-pressure water.
• Traction related parts
•Suspension parts •Steering parts
•Brake parts

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6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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
12-volt battery
condition
(
→ P. 4 2 8 ) •Grease
• Conventional wrench (for terminal clamp bolts)
Engine/power
control unit coolant
level (
→P. 4 2 5 ) •“
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 2 2 )• “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent
• Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for adding engine oil)
Fuses ( →P. 4 5 3 )• Fuse with same amperage rating as original
Light bulbs
(→ P. 4 5 8 )• Bulb with same number and wattage rating as original
• Phillips-head screwdriver•Flathead screwdriver
•Wrench
Radiator and
condenser
(→ P. 4 2 7 )
Tire inflation
pressure ( →P. 4 4 5 )• Tire pressure gauge• Compressed air source
Wa s h e r f l u i d
(→ P. 4 2 7 )• Water or washer fluid containing antifreeze (for winter use)
• Funnel (used only for adding water or washer fluid)

4977-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
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Indicates abnormal engine oil pressureA buzzer also sounds.
→ Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and
contact any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified and equipped professional.
(If equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the VGRS (Variable Gear
Ratio Steering)
A buzzer also sounds.
→ Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus
dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional.
(If equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the DRS (Dynamic Rear
Steering) A buzzer also sounds.
→ Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus
dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional.
Indicates a malfunction in th e electronically controlled
brake system
A buzzer also sounds.
→ Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and
contact any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified and equipped professional.
Continuing to drive in th is condition is dangerous.
Wa r n i n g m e s s a g eDetails/Actions

5968-3. Initialization
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Item to initialize
*: If equipped
The following item must be initialized for normal system operation after such
cases as the 12-volt battery being reconnected, or maintenance being per-
formed on the vehicle:
ItemWhen to initializeReference
Oil maintenance• After the maintenance is per- formedP. 4 2 4
Tire pressure warning system*
• When rotating the tires
• When changing the tire inflationpressure by changing traveling
speed or load weight, etc.
P. 4 3 4

607Alphabetical index
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Engine coolant temperature gauge....................................................... 105
Engine oil.................................................. 422 Capacity .................................................570
Checking ............................................... 422
Oil level warning message ........... 482
Oil pressure warning message..............................................482
Preparing and checking before winter ....................................354
Engine switch ...........................................217 Auto power off function ...................219
Changing the power switch modes ................................................... 218
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency..........469
Starting the hybrid system............... 217
EPS (Electric Power Steering)........345
Function ..................................................345
Warning light ....................................... 477
Warning message.............................482
EV drive mode ....................................... 222
First-aid kit storage net.......................395
Flat tire
Vehicles with spare tire ....................517
Vehicles without spare tire ...........528
Floor mats ................................................... 34
Fluid Brake........................................................ 574
Hybrid transmission ......................... 573
Washer ................................................... 427 Fog lights .................................................. 249
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 465
Switch ...................................................... 249
Follow me home system .................... 237
Footwell light .......................................... 386
Front air conditioning system .......... 366
Front fog lights ....................................... 249 Replacing light bulbs ....................... 465
Switch ...................................................... 249
Wattage ................................................. 465
Front personal lights............................ 387
Front position lights ............................. 236 Light switch........................................... 236
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 465
Welcome light illumination control ...................................................140
Front seats ................................................. 175 Adjustment ............................................. 175
Cleaning .................................................. 410
Correct driving posture.................... 36
Driving position memory ................ 178
Head restraints .....................................183
Power easy access system............. 178
Seat heaters.......................................... 382
Seat position memory ....................... 178
Seat ventilators ................................... 382
Front turn signal lights ........................ 230 Replacing light bulbs ...........459, 465
Turn signal lever................................. 230
Wattage ................................................. 578
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*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.

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GS450h_300h_OM_OM30F00E_(EE)GAS STATION INFORMATION
Auxiliary catch leverTrunk openerFuel filler door
P. 4 1 7 P. 1 4 6 P. 2 5 8
Hood lock release leverTi r e i n f l a t i o n p r e s s u r e
P. 4 1 7
P. 5 7 5
Fuel tank capacity
(Reference) 66 L (17.4 gal., 14.5 Imp.gal.)
Fuel typeEU area: Unleaded gasoline conforming to European
standard EN228 only
Except EU area: Unleaded gasoline only
P. 5 6 9
Cold tire inflation
pressure P. 5 7 5
Engine oil capacity
(Drain and refill —
reference)P. 5 7 0
Engine oil type“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent
Oil grade:
0W-20, 5W-30 and 10W-30:
API grade SL “Energy-Conserving”, SM “Energy-Con-
serving” or SN “Resource-Conserving”; or ILSAC multi-
grade engine oil
15W-40:
API grade SL, SM or SN multigrade engine oil
P. 5 7 0