LEXUS LS600H 2017 Owners Manual

4916-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
LS600h/LS600hL_EE(OM50G20E)
CAUTION
■When raising your vehicle
Make sure to observe the following precautions to reduce the possibility of death
or serious injury:
●When using a floor jack, follow the instructions of the manual provided with the
jack.
●Do not use the jack that was supplied with your vehicle.
●Do not put any part of your body underneath the vehicle when it is supported
only by the floor jack.
●Always use floor jack and/or automotive jack stands on a solid, flat, level surface.
●Do not start the hybrid system while the vehicle is supported by the floor jack.
●Stop the vehicle on level, firm ground, firmly set the parking brake and shift the
shift lever to P.
●Make sure to set the floor jack properly at the jack point.
Raising the vehicle with an improperly positioned floor jack will damage the vehi-
cle and may cause the vehicle to fall off the floor jack.
●Do not raise the vehicle while someone is in the vehicle.
●When raising the vehicle, do not place any object on top of or underneath the
floor jack.
●Be sure to turn off the height control and stop the hybrid system. Otherwise, the
vehicle height may change in the automatic leveling function. ( P. 336)
●Lift up the vehicle using a floor jack such as
the one shown in the illustration.

4926-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
LS600h/LS600hL_EE(OM50G20E)
*: For right-hand drive vehicles:
They are located on the opposite side of the engine compartment.
■12-volt battery
 P. 502
Engine compartment
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Power control unit coolant res-
ervoir ( P. 499)
Engine oil level dipstick
( P. 495)
Engine oil filler cap ( P. 496)
Fuse boxes ( P. 535)
Washer fluid tank ( P. 501)
Power control unit coolant radi-
ator ( P. 500)
Electric cooling fans
Condenser ( P. 500)
Engine coolant radiator
( P. 500)
Engine coolant reservoir
( P. 498)
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4936-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
LS600h/LS600hL_EE(OM50G20E)
■Removing the engine compartment cover
Outside
Front
Engine compartment cover

4946-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
LS600h/LS600hL_EE(OM50G20E)
■Installing the clips
Type A
Push up center portion
Insert
Press
Type B
Press
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NOTICE
■Checking the engine compartment cover after installation
Make sure that the cover is securely installed in its original position.

4956-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
LS600h/LS600hL_EE(OM50G20E)
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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4966-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
LS600h/LS600hL_EE(OM50G20E)
■Adding engine oil
If the oil level is below or near the
low level mark, add engine oil of
the 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 selection P. 624
Oil quantity
(Low  Full) 1.5 L (1.6 qt., 1.3 Imp. qt.)
Items Clean funnel
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4976-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
LS600h/LS600hL_EE(OM50G20E)
■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 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, 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 any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional, 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.

4986-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
LS600h/LS600hL_EE(OM50G20E)
■Engine coolant reservoir
The coolant level is satisfactory if it is between the “FULL” and “LOW”
lines on the reservoir when the hybrid system is cold.
Reservoir cap
“FULL” line
“LOW” line
If the level is on or below the
“LOW” line, add coolant up to the
“FULL” line. ( P. 611)
Coolant
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4996-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
LS600h/LS600hL_EE(OM50G20E)
■Power control unit coolant reservoir
The coolant level is satisfactory if it is between the “F” and “L” lines on
the reservoir when the hybrid system is cold.
Reservoir cap
“F” line
“L” line
If the level is on or below the “L”
line, add coolant up to the “F” line.
( P. 611)
■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 mixture of 50% coolant and 50% deionized
water. (Minimum temperature: -35 C [-31F])
For more details about coolant, contact any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified and equipped professional.
■If the coolant level drops within a short time of replenishing
Visually check the radiator, hoses, engine/power control unit coolant reservoir caps,
drain cock and water pump.
If you cannot find a leak, have any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another
duly qualified and equipped professional, test the cap and check for leaks in the
cooling system.
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5006-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
LS600h/LS600hL_EE(OM50G20E)
Check the radiator and condenser and clear away any foreign objects.
If either of the above parts is extremely dirty or you are not sure of their
condition, have your vehicle inspec ted by any authorized Lexus dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
CAUTION
■When the hybrid system is hot
Do not remove the engine/power control unit coolant reservoir caps. ( P. 615)
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 cooling. 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.
Radiator and condenser
CAUTION
■When the hybrid system is hot
Do not touch the radiator or condenser as they may be hot and cause serious inju-
ries, such as burns.