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2-5. Driving information
Winter driving tips
Carry out the necessary preparations and inspections before driving the
vehicle in winter. Always drive the vehicle in a manner appropriate to the
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2-5. Driving information
Winter driving tips
Carry out the necessary preparations and inspections before driving the
vehicle in winter. Always drive the vehicle in a manner appropriate to the
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2-5. Driving information
Winter driving tips
Carry out the necessary preparations and inspections before driving the
vehicle in winter. Always drive the vehicle in a manner appropriate to the
prevailing weather conditions.
■ Pre-winter preparations
●Use fluids that ar
e appropriate to the prevailing outside tempera -
tures.
• Engine oil
• Engine/inverter coolant
• Washer fluid
● Ha
ve a service technician inspect th e level and specific gravity of
battery electrolyte.
● Ha
ve the vehicle fitted with four snow tires or purchase a set of
tire chains for the rear tires.
Ensure that all tires are the same si ze and brand, and that chains match
the size of the tires.
● Tire inflation pressure falls in winter as the outside temperature
falls. Add 2.8 to 4.3 psi (20 to 30 kPa, 0.2 to 0.3 kgf/cm2 or bar)
to the standard tire inflation pressure.
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4-2. Maintenance
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Maintenance and care
General maintenance
Engine compartment
Luggage compartment
ItemsCheck points
Brake fluid• At the correct level? (P. 3 7 0 )
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Maintenance and care
General maintenance
Engine compartment
Luggage compartment
ItemsCheck points
Brake fluid• At the correct level? (P. 3 7 0 )
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Maintenance and care
General maintenance
Engine compartment
Luggage compartment
ItemsCheck points
Brake fluid• At the correct level? (P. 3 7 0 )
Engine/inverter coolant• At the correct level? ( P. 3 6 8 )
Engine oil• At the correct level? ( P. 3 6 3 )
Exhaust system• No fumes or strange sounds?
Radiator/condenser/hoses• Not blocked with foreign matter?
( P. 3 6 9 )
Wa s h e r f l u i d• At the correct level? ( P. 3 74 )
ItemsCheck points
12 volt battery• Maintenance-free ( P. 3 7 1 )
Listed below are the general maintenance items that should be performed
at the intervals specified in the “Warranty and Services Guide/Owner’s
Manual Supplement”. It is recommend ed that any problem you notice
should be brought to the attention of your Lexus dealer or qualified service
shop for advice.
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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
CAUTION
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CAUTION
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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
CAUTION
The engine compartment contains many mechanisms and fluids that may move sud-
denly, become hot, or become electrically energized. To avoid death or serious injury.
■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, inverter, 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 or rags, in the engine
compartment.
●Do not smoke, cause sparks or expose an open flame to fuel or the battery. Fuel
and battery fumes are flammable.
●Be extremely cautious when working on the battery. It contains poisonous and
corrosive sulfuric acid.
ItemsPa r t s a n d t o o l s
Engine oil level ( P. 3 6 3 )
• “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or
equivalent
• Rag or paper towel, funnel (used only for adding engine oil)
Fuses ( P. 3 9 5 )• Fuse with same amperage rating as
original
Headlight aim ( P. 4 1 1 )• Phillips-head screwdriver
Radiator and condenser (P. 3 6 9 )
Tire inflation pressure ( P. 3 8 5 )• Tire pressure gauge
• Compressed air source
Wa s h e r f l u i d ( P. 3 74 )
• Water washer fluid containing anti-
freeze (for winter use)
•Funnel
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Maintenance and care
Engine compartment
■12 volt battery
P. 3 7 1
Engine oil level dipstick
( P. 363)
Engine oil filler cap
( P. 364)
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Maintenance and care
Engine compartment
■12 volt battery
P. 3 7 1
Engine oil level dipstick
( P. 363)
Engine oil filler cap
( P. 364)
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Maintenance and care
Engine compartment
■12 volt battery
P. 3 7 1
Engine oil level dipstick
( P. 363)
Engine oil filler cap
( P. 364)
Brake fluid reservoir (P. 370)
Fuse box ( P. 395)Washer fluid tank
( P. 3 74 )
Gasoline engine/inverter
coolant reservoir ( P. 368)
Electric cooling fans
Condenser ( P. 369)
Radiator ( P. 369)
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Maintenance and care
■Installing the clips
Open
Insert
Press
Engine oil
With the engine at operating temperat ure and turned off, check the oil
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Maintenance and care
■Installing the clips
Open
Insert
Press
Engine oil
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Maintenance and care
■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 hybrid sys-
tem, wait a few minutes for the oil to dr
ain 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 out and check the
oil level.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
STEP4
STEP5
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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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
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Wipe the dipstick and reinsert it fully.Low
Full
■ A
dding engine oil
If the oil level is below or near the
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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 pr
epare 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
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
■Engine oil consumption
●The amount of engine oil consumed depends on the oil viscosity, the quality of
the oil and the way the vehicle is driven.
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■Engine oil consumption
●The amount of engine oil consumed depends on the oil viscosity, the quality of
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■Engine oil consumption
●The amount of engine oil consumed depends on the oil viscosity, the quality of
the oil and the way the vehicle is driven.
●More oil is consumed under driving conditions such as high speeds and fre -
quent acceleration and deceleration.
●A new engine consumes more oil.
●When judging the amount of oil consumpt ion, keep in mind that the oil may
have become diluted, making it difficult to judge the true level accurately.
●Oil consumption: Max. 1.1 qt./600 miles, 0.9 lmp.qt./600 miles (1.0 L per 1000
km). If the vehicle consumes more than this amount, contact your Lexus dealer.
■Resetting the engine oil main tenance data (U.S.A. only)
Perform the following steps: Press the “DISP” switch ( P. 1 1 8 ) to change the multi-information display
to blank.
Turn the power switch to “OFF” mode.
Turn the power switch to “IG-ON” mode with the t
rip meter reset button
held down.
Keep pressing the button for longer than 7 seconds after the power
switch is in “IG-ON” mode.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
STEP4
After the above operation, the message
shown in the left will appear on the display.
The master warning light and tone will turn
on. After 5 seconds, the system reset is com-
pleted.
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Maintenance and care
CAUTION
■Used engine oil
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Maintenance and care
CAUTION
■Used engine oil
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Maintenance and care
CAUTION
■Used engine oil
●Used engine oil contains potentially harmful contaminants which may cause skin
disorders such as inflammation or skin cancer, so care should be taken to avoid
prolonged 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 dis-
pose of used oil and filters in househol d trash, in sewers or onto the ground.
Call your Lexus dealer, service station or auto parts store for information con-
cerning 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 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 retightened.
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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Wa r n i n g m e s s a g eDetailsCorrection procedure
The engine oil level is low.Check the engine oil level,
and add if necessary.
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Wa r n i n g m e s s a g eDetailsCorrection procedure
The engine oil level is low.Check the engine oil level,
and add if necessary.
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Wa r n i n g m e s s a g eDetailsCorrection procedure
The engine oil level is low.Check the engine oil level,
and add if necessary.
(U.S.A. only)
The engine oil is sched-
uled to be changed.
Check the engine oil, and
change if necessary.
Comes on approximately
4500 miles (7200 km)
after the engine oil is
changed. (The indicator
will not work properly
unless the oil mainte-
nance data has been
reset).
(U.S.A. only)
The engine oil should be
changed.
Check and change the
engine oil.
Comes on approximately
5000 miles (8000 km)
after the engine oil is
changed (and the oil
maintenance data has
been reset).
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6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
Lubrication system
*: 5W-30 is an oil that provides optimal levels of fuel efficiency.
Oil viscosity:
● The 5W por
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Vehicle specifications
Lubrication system
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Vehicle specifications
Lubrication system
*: 5W-30 is an oil that provides optimal levels of fuel efficiency.
Oil viscosity:
● The 5W por
tion of the oil viscosity rating 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 30 in 5W-30 indicates the oil viscosity when the oil is as its operating
temperature. An oil with a higher viscosity may be better suited if the
vehicle is operated at high speeds, or under extreme load condition.
Oil capacity
(drain and refill)
with filter
without filter6.6 qt. (6.3 L, 5.5 lmp.qt.)
6.2 qt. (5.9 L, 5.2 lmp.qt.)
Oil gradeILSAC multigrade engine oil
Recommended oil
viscosity
Use Lexus approved “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or
equivalent to satisfy the above grade and viscosity.
Outside temperature