Lexus GS300h 2017 Owner's Manual

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Hood
Pull the hood lock release lever.
The hood will pop up slightly.
Pull up the auxiliary catch lever and
lift the hood.
Release the lock from the inside of the vehicle to open the hood.
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WARNING
■Pre-driving check
Check that the hood is fully closed and locked.
If the hood is not locked properly, it may open while the vehicle is in motion and cause
an accident, which may result in death or serious injury.

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Positioning a floor jack
◆Front
◆Rear
When using a floor jack, follow the instructions in the manual provided with
the jack and perform the operation safely.
When raising your vehicle with a floo r jack, position the jack correctly.
Improper placement may damage your vehicle or cause injury.

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Engine compartment
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■12-volt battery P. 412
Engine oil level dipstick
( P. 406)
Engine coolant reservoir ( P. 409)
Engine oil filler cap ( P. 407)
Power control unit coolant
reservoir ( P. 409) Fuse box (
P. 437)
Washer fluid tank ( P. 411)
Electric cooling fans
Condenser ( P. 411)
Radiator ( P. 411)1
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■12-volt battery P. 412
Power control unit coolant
reservoir ( P. 409)
Engine oil level dipstick ( P. 406)
Engine oil filler cap ( P. 407)
Engine coolant reservoir ( P. 409) Fuse box (
P. 437)
Washer fluid tank ( P. 411)
Electric cooling fans
Condenser ( P. 411)
Radiator ( P. 411)1
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■Removing the engine compartment cover
Right-hand side
Center
■Installing the clips
Push up center portion
Insert
Press
Engine compartment cover
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NOTICE
■Checking the engine compartment cover after installation
Make sure that the cover is securely installed in its original position.

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GS450h_300h_OM_OM30F92E_(EE) With the engine at operating temperature and turned off, check the oil level on
the dipstick.
■Checking the engine oil
Park the vehicle on level ground. After warming up the engine and turning
off the hybrid system, 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.
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.
Engine oil
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Flat dipstickNon-flat dipstick
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■Adding engine oil
If the oil level is below or near the low level mark, add engine oil of th e 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.
■Engine oil consumption
A certain amount of engine oil will be consum ed while driving. In the following situations,
oil consumption may increase, and engine oil may need to be refilled in 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, when towing, or when driving
while accelerating or decelerating frequently
●When leaving the engine idling for a long time, or when driving frequently through
heavy traffic
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Engine oil selection P. 550
Oil quantity (Low  Full) 1.5 L (1.6 qt., 1.3 Imp.qt.)
Items Clean funnel
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■After changing the engine oil
The engine oil maintenance data should be reset. Perform the following procedures:
Press or of the meter control switch and select .
Press or of the meter control switch an d select “Vehicle Settings”. Then press
.
Press or of the meter control switch and select “Oil Maintenance”. Then press
.
Select the “Yes” and press .
A message is displayed on the multi-informa-
tion display.
WARNING
■Used engine oil
●Used engine oil contains potentially harm ful 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 retailer or Le xus authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer, service station or auto parts st ore 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.
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GS450h_300h_OM_OM30F92E_(EE) The coolant level is satisfactory if it is between the “FULL”/“F” and “LOW”/“L”
lines on the reservoir when the hybrid system is cold.
■Engine coolant reservoir
Reservoir cap
“FULL” line
“LOW” line
If the level is on or below the “LOW” lin e, add coolant up to the “FULL” line.
(  P. 535)
■Power control unit coolant reservoir
Coolant
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Reservoir cap
“FULL” line
“LOW” line Reservoir cap
“F” line
“L” line
If the level is on or below the “LOW”
line, add coolant up to the “FULL”line. ( P. 535) If the level is on
or below the “L” line,
add coolant up to the “F” line. (  P. 535)
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■Coolant selection
Only use “Toyota 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 a mixt ure of 50% coolant and 50% deionized water.
(Minimum temperature: -35 C [-31 F])
For more details about coolant, contact an y authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus autho-
rized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
■If the coolant level drops within a short time of replenishing
Visually check the radiator, hoses, engine/p ower control unit coolant reservoir caps,
drain cock and water pump.
If you cannot find a leak, have any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized repairer,
or any reliable repairer, test the cap an d check for leaks in the cooling system.
WARNING
■When the hybrid system is hot
Do not remove the engine/power control un it coolant reservoir caps or the coolant
inlet cap. ( P. 540)
The cooling system may be under pressure and may spray hot coolant if the cap is
removed, causing serious injuries, such as burns.
NOTICE
■When adding coolant
Coolant is neither plain water nor straight antifreeze. The correct mixture of water and
antifreeze must be used to provide proper lubrication, corrosion protection and cool-
ing. Be sure to read the antifreeze or coolant label.
■If you spill coolant
Be sure to wash it off with water to prevent it from damaging parts or paint.