engine oil LEXUS LS600H 2015 User Guide

4446-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
LS600hL_U(OM50E41U)
■Engine oil consumption
A certain amount of engine oil will be consumed while driving. In the following situa-
tions, oil consumption may increase, and engine oil may need to be refilled in
between oil maintenance intervals.
●When the engine is new, for example direct ly 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, or when driving while
accelerating or decelerating frequently
●When leaving the engine idling for a long time, or when driving frequently through
heavy traffic
CAUTION
■Used engine oil
●Used engine oil contains potentially harmful contaminants which may cause skin
disorders such as inflammation and 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 household 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 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.

5418-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
LS600hL_U(OM50E41U)
*: 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.
■Engine oil selection
“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” is used in your Lexus vehicle. Use Lexus
approved “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent to satisfy the fol-
lowing grade and viscosity.
Oil grade: ILSAC GF-5 multigrade engine oil
Lubrication system
Oil capacity
Drain and refill (Reference
*)
With filter
Without filter
9.5 qt. (9.0 L, 7.9 Imp. qt.)
8.9 qt. (8.4 L, 7.4 Imp. qt.)

5428-1. Specifications
LS600hL_U(OM50E41U)
Recommended viscosity: SAE 0W-20
SAE 0W-20 is the best choice
for good fuel economy and good
starting in cold weather.
If SAE 0W-20 is not available,
SAE 5W-20 oil may be used.
However, it must be replaced
with SAE 0W-20 at the next oil
change.
Oil viscosity (0W-20 is explained here as an example):
• The 0W in 0W-20 indicates the ch aracteristic 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 visc osity 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 su ited if the vehicle is operated at
high speeds, or under extreme load conditions.
How to read oil container label:
The International Lubricant
Specification Advisory Commit-
tee (ILSAC) Certification Mark is
added to some oil containers to
help you select the oil you should
use.
Outside temperature

5598-1. Specifications
8
Vehicle specifications
LS600hL_U(OM50E41U)
Glossary of tire terminology
Tire related termMeaning
Cold tire inflation pres-
sureTire pressure when the vehicle has been parked for
three hours or more, or has not been driven more
than 1 mile or 1.5 km under that condition
Maximum inflation pres-
sureThe maximum cold inflated pressure to which a tire
may be inflated, shown on the sidewall of the tire
Recommended inflation
pressureCold tire inflation pressure recommended by a man-
ufacturer
Accessory weight
The combined weight (in excess of those standard
items which may be replaced) of hybrid transmission,
power steering, power brakes, power windows,
power seats, radio and heater, to the extent that these
items are available as factory-installed equipment
(whether installed or not)
Curb weight
The weight of a motor vehicle with standard equip-
ment, including the maximum capacity of fuel, oil and
coolant, and if so equipped, air conditioning and
additional weight optional engine
Maximum loaded vehicle
weight
The sum of:
(a) Curb weight
(b) Accessory weight
(c) Vehicle capacity weight
(d) Production options weight
Normal occupant weight150 lb. (68 kg) times the number of occupants speci-
fied in the second column of Table 1
* that follows
Occupant distributionDistribution of occupants in a vehicle as specified in
the third column of Table 1
* below
Production options weight
The combined weight of installed regular production
options weighing over 5 lb. (2.3 kg) in excess of the
standard items which they replace, not previously
considered in curb weight or accessory weight,
including heavy duty brakes, ride levelers, roof rack,
heavy duty 12-volt battery, and special trim
RimA metal support for a tire or a tire and tube assembly
upon which the tire beads are seated

603Alphabetical index
LS600hL_U(OM50E41U)
Energy monitor ........................................ 113
EngineACCESSORY mode........................ 217
Compartment......................................439
Engine switch ........................................ 216
Hood ........................................................436
How to start the hy brid system .... 216
Identification number ...................... 539
If the hybrid system will not start......................................... 517
Ignition switch (power switch).................................. 216
Overheating ........................................ 530
Power switch......................................... 216
Engine compartment cover ............. 440
Engine coolant....................................... 445 Capacity .................................................543
Checking................................................445
Preparing and checking before winter ....................................325
Engine coolant temperature gauge ........................................................ 99
Engine oil ................................................. 442 Capacity .................................................. 541
Checking................................................ 442
Preparing and checking before winter ....................................325
Engine switch ...........................................216
EPS (Electric Power Steering) .............. 290 Function ................................................. 290
Warning light .......................................494
EV drive mode......................................... 221
Event data recorder (EDR) .................... 11 First-aid kit storage belt......................375
Flat tire
Vehicles with a spare tire ............. 506
Vehicles with run-flat tires.............. 515
Floor mats....................................................32
Fluid Brake........................................................545
Hybrid transmission ......................... 544
Washer ................................................... 449
Fog lights...................................................243 Replacing light bulbs .........................481
Switch ...................................................... 243
Footwell light .......................................... 360
Front automatic air conditioning system .................................................... 336
Front fog lights........................................243 Replacing light bulbs .........................481
Switch ...................................................... 243
Front passenger occupant classification system ........................... 55
Front seats ................................................. 156 Adjustment..............................................156
Cleaning................................................. 422
Climate control seats ...................... 387
Correct driving posture .................... 34
Driving position memory................. 172
Head restraints ..................................... 179
Power easy access system .............159
Seat position memory ....................... 172
Front side marker lights......................234 Light switch........................................... 234
Replacing light bulbs .........................481
Welcome light illumination control.................................................... 126F

608Alphabetical index
LS600hL_U(OM50E41U)
Odometer .................................................. 99
OilEngine oil................................................. 541
Front differential oil............................544
Rear differential oil ............................ 545
Opener Fuel filler door ....................................... 251
Hood ........................................................436
Trunk ......................................................... 149
Outer foot lights Location ................................................. 360
Replacing light bulbs ......................... 481
Outside rear view mirrors ................. 185 Adjusting and folding........................ 185
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)........... 308
Linked mirror function when reversing ................................. 187
Mirror position memory ................... 172
Outside rear view mirror defoggers ........................... 358
Outside temperature display ............. 99
Overheating ...........................................530
Parking brake......................................... 228 If the parking brake cannot be released ....................... 520
Operation ..............................................228
Parking brake engaged warning buzzer .............................. 230 Parking lights ..........................................234
Light switch........................................... 234
Replacing light bulbs .........................481
Welcome light illumination control .......................... 126
PCS (Pre-Collision System).............296 Function .................................................. 296
Pre-collision braking off switch............................................. 298
Warning light ....................................... 495
Pelvic support seat with seat vibrator.................................................... 166
Personal lights ........................................362 Front personal light........................... 362
Rear personal light ............................ 362
Power control unit .................................... 81
Power control unit coolant................446 Capacity................................................. 543
Checking ............................................... 446
Preparing and checking before winter.................................................... 325
Power easy access system ................. 159
Power outlets ......................................... 382
Power steering (Electric Power Steering system)................................ 290 Warning light ....................................... 494
Power switch............................................ 216
Power trunk opener and closer ....... 149
Power windows.......................................189 Door lock linked window operation ............................ 191
Jam protection function................... 190
Operation............................................... 189
Window lock switch ......................... 189
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GAS STATION INFORMATION
Auxiliary catch leverTrunk openerFuel filler door
P. 436 P. 149 P. 251
Hood lock release leverFuel filler door openerTire inflation pressure
P. 436 P. 251 P. 546
Fuel tank capacity
(Reference) 22.2 gal. (84 L, 18.4 Imp. gal.)
Fuel type
Premium unleaded gasoline only P. 249, 540
Cold tire inflation
pressure P. 5 4 6
Engine oil capacity
(Drain and refill —
reference)qt. (L, Imp. qt.)
With filter 9.5 (9.0, 7.9)
Without filter 8.9 (8.4, 7.4)
Engine oil type “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent
Oil grade: ILSAC GF-5 multigrade engine oil
Recommended viscosity: SAE 0W-20
P. 5 4 1