checking oil LEXUS RX350 2011 Owners Manual

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Engine oil
With the engine at operating temperature and turned off, check the oil
level on the dipstick.
nChecking the engine oil
Park the vehicle on level ground. After turning off the engine, wait
more than 5 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 out and check the
oil level.
Wipe the dipstick and reinsert it fully.
Low
Full
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Maintenance and care
nAdding 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.
About 1.6 qt. (1.5 L, 1.3 Imp. qt.) is required to raise the oil level from low to full on
the dipstick.
Engine oil
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ItemsClean funnel
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Alphabetical index
Electric power steering ....................... 231
Electronic features control ................ 173
Electronic key
If the electronic key does not
operate properly ............................. 581
Emergency flasher switch .................524
Emergency, in case of
If the electronic key does not
operate properly ............................. 581
If the engine will not start ................577
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P ................................... 579
If the vehicle has a
discharged battery ........................ 584
If a warning buzzer sounds .......... 535
If a warning light turns on .............. 535
If a warning message is
displayed ............................................ 545
If you have a flat tire ........................ 564
If you lose your keys ....................... 580
If you think something is
wrong..................................................... 531
If your vehicle becomes stuck ....590
If your vehicle has to be stopped
in an emergency...............................591
If your vehicle needs to be
towed ................................................... 525
If your vehicle overheats................ 587
Engine
Accessory mode................................. 153
Compartment......................................463
Engine switch ........................................ 153
Hood ....................................................... 460
How to start the engine ................... 153
Identification number ...................... 595
If the engine will not start................ 577
Ignition switch ....................................... 153
Overheating ........................................ 587
Engine compartment cover ............. 464
Engine coolant
Capacity ................................................ 599
Checking ...............................................470
Preparing and checking
before winter ....................................254
Engine coolant temperature
gauge....................................................... 166
Engine immobilizer system..................101
Engine oil
Capacity .................................................597
Checking .............................................. 466
Preparing and checking
before winter ....................................254
Engine oil maintenance data............468
EPS .............................................................. 231
Event data recorder ............................533
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