checking oil Lexus GS350 2007 Instrument cluster / LEXUS 2007 GS430/350 OWNER'S MANUAL (OM30A04U)

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
■Installing the clips
Open
Insert
Press
Engine oil
With the engine at operating temperat ure and turned off, check the oil
level on the dipstick.
■ Checking the engine oil
Park the vehicle on level ground. A
fter turning off the engine, wait
a few minutes for the oil to drain back into the bottom of the
engine.
Hold a rag under the end and pull the dipstick out.
Wipe the dipstick clean.
Reinsert the dipstick fully.
Holding a rag under the end, pull the dipstick ou
t and check the
oil level.
STEP1
STEP2
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STEP3
STEP4
STEP5

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Maintenance and care
Wipe the dipstick and reinsert it fully.Low
Full
■ A
dding engine oil
If the oil level is below or near the lo
w level mark, add engine oil of the
same type as already in the engine.
Make sure to check the oil type and prepare the items needed before
adding oil.
Remove the oil filler cap.
Add engine oil slowly, checking the dipstick.
Install the filler cap, turning it clockwise until you hear a click.
STEP6
Oil gradeILSAC multigrade engine oil
Oil quantity
(Low  Full)1.6 qt. (1.5 L, 1.3 Imp. qt.)
ItemsClean funnel
GS430GS350
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3

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Alphabetical index
Emergency, in case ofIf a warning light turns on .............. 449
If a warning message is 
displayed ............................................455
If the engine will not start ............... 486
If the shift lever cannot be 
shifted from P ................................... 487
If the battery is discharged ........... 492
If you have a flat tire ............. 474, 476
If you lose your keys........................ 488
If you think something is 
wrong ................................................... 445
If your vehicle becomes stuck..... 499
If your vehicle needs to be 
towed ...................................................438
If your vehicle overheats ................ 496
If the electronic key does not 
operate properly ............................489
Engine Compartment ..................................... 376
Hood........................................................ 373
How to start the engine..................... 97
If the engine will not start ............... 486
Overheating......................................... 496
Power switch .......................................... 97
Engine compartment cover ............. 378
Engine coolant temperature 
gauge....................................................... 106
Engine/inverter coolant Capacity ................................................. 502
Checking ............................................... 384
Preparing and checking  before winter ...................................... 172
Engine immobilizer system.................. 52
Engine oil Capacity .................................................. 501
Checking ............................................... 379Preparing and checking

before winter.......................................172
Engine oil maintenance data ........... 382
EPS (Electric Power Steering) ........ 159
Event data recorder ............................ 447
First-aid kit storage belt ....................... 331
Floor mats ................................................ 330
Fluid Brake ....................................................... 386
Washer................................................... 390
Fog lights Switch .......................................................... 119
Wattage ................................................. 508
Foot light .................................................. 307
Front passenger occupant 
classification system .............................72
Front passenger's seat belt 
reminder light ..................................... 452
Front seats Adjustment ............................................... 25
Driving position memory .................. 27
Front turn signal lights Wattage ................................................. 508
Fuel Capacity ................................................ 500
Fuel gauge .............................................. 106
Fuel pump shut off system ............ 446
Gas station information ................. 542
Information ........................................... 509
Refueling .................................................... 49
Fuel filler door ........................................... 49
Fuel pump shut off system................. 446
Fuses ............................................................ 413
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Alphabetical index
Warning messagesAnti-lock Brake System (ABS) .. 460
Brake Assist (BA) ............................. 460
Dynamic radar  cruise control ................................... 458
Engine oil level .................................... 463
Engine oil maintenance.................. 464
Engine oil pressure........................... 456
Headlight ............................................... 456
Hill-start assist control..................... 460
Hood ....................................................... 462
Intuitive parking 
assist ............................ 458, 465, 470
Moon roof ............................................. 463
Open door ........................................... 462
Parking brake ...................................... 463
Pre-Collision System ......... 458, 465
Rear lights system ............................. 457
Smart access system with 
push-button start.............................. 471
Steering lock ............................. 457, 473
Tire pressure warning 
system...................................... 456, 464
TRAC (Traction control 
system) ................................................ 460
Trunk........................................................ 463
VGRS (Variable Gear Ratio 
Steering) ............................................... 461
VSC (Vehicle Stability Control 
system) ................................................ 460
VSC/ECB (Vehicle Stability 
Control/Electronically Controlled 
Brake system).................................. 460
Washer fluid......................................... 463Washer
Checking .............................................. 390
Preparing and checking 
before winter ...................................... 172
Switch........................................................ 120
Washing and waxing .......................... 358
Weight Cargo capacity .................................... 168
Load limits ................................................ 171
Weight.................................................... 498
Wheels ...................................................... 405
Window glasses ...................................... 43
Window lock switch ............................... 43
Windows Power windows ..................................... 43
Rear window defogger.................... 198
Washer .................................................... 120
Windshield wipers Position...................................................... 174
Windshield wipers ............................. 120
Winter driving tips .................................. 172
Wireless remote control Locking/Unlocking ............................... 14
Replacing the battery.......................... 411
WMA disc ............................................... 224