engine oil LEXUS RX400H 2008 Owner's Manual

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6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
RX400h_U
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 automatic transmis-
sion, 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
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6-3. Initialization
Items to initialize
ItemWhen to initializeReference
Power window
• After reconnecting or changing the battery
• After changing a fuse
P. 7 2
Power back door
• After reconnecting or changing the battery
• After changing a fuse
P. 4 4
Engine oil maintenance
dataAfter changing engine oilP. 3 1 8
Ti r e p r e s s u r e w a r n i n g
system
• When changing the tire inflation pressure by changing traveling speed
or load weight, etc.
•When changing the tire size.
P. 3 3 1
After reconnecting or performing maintenance on the 12-volt battery, the
hybrid system may not start. (
→P. 328) Also, the following items must be
initialized for normal system operation.

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Do-it-yourself maintenance .............. 310
Door courtesy lightsDoor courtesy lights.........................260
Wattage.................................................... 441
Door lock Back door................................................. 44
Side door .................................................. 39
Wireless remote control................... 36
Door pockets............................................271
Doors Back door................................................. 44
Door glasses ............................................72
Door lock......................................... 36, 39
Power back door ................................. 44
Side door .................................................. 39
Side mirrors ............................................. 68
Driver's seat belt reminder light ...... 391
Driving Break-in tips ........................................... 123
Correct posture .................................... 89
Procedures ............................................. 122
Winter driving tips...............................182
Driving position memory ......................55
DVD player Audio CD/CD text .......................... 248
DVD video ........................................... 239
Initial setting .......................................... 253
MP3 discs ............................................. 249
Video CD.............................................. 246
Electric power steering ....................... 169
Emergency, in case of If the back door opener is in operative................................................ 46
If the hybrid system will not start ................................................ 418 If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P..................................... 419
If the 12-volt battery is discharged ......................................... 421
If the warning buzzer sounds......388
If the warning light turns on..........388
If you have a flat tire ........................408
If you lose your keys ........................ 420
If you think something is wrong .................................................. 385
If your vehicle becomes stuck ..... 427
If your vehicle needs to be towed ................................................... 378
If your vehicle overheats.................424
Energy monitor ......................................28
Engine
Compartment ....................................... 316
Engine switch .......................................... 131
Hood ......................................................... 313
How to start the hybrid system ...... 131
Identification number ........................ 431
If the hybrid system will not start .................................................418
Ignition switch ......................................... 131
Overheating .........................................424
Engine compartment cover ............... 317
Engine coolant Capacity ................................................ 435
Checking................................................323
Preparing and checking
before winter...................................... 182
Engine coolant temperature
gauge ...................................................... 138
Engine oil
Capacity .................................................434
Checking................................................. 318
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Preparing and checking before winter ...................................... 182
Engine oil maintenance data ............. 321
Engine switch............................................ 131
Engine switch light ............................... 260
EPS............................................................... 169
Event data recorder............................ 386
Floor mat.................................................. 283
Fluid Brake ....................................................... 325
Washer ................................................... 329
Fog lights Replacing light bulbs ....................... 365
Switch ..........................................................151
Wattage ................................................... 441
Foot well lighting .................................. 260
Front fog lights Replacing light bulbs ....................... 365
Switch ..........................................................151
Wattage ................................................... 441
Front passenger's seat belt
reminder light ....................................... 391
Front seats
Adjustment ...............................................49
Driving position memory ................. 55
Flattening seatbacks ........................... 50
Front side marker light
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 365
Wattage ................................................... 441
Front turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ....................... 365
Wattage ................................................... 441 Fuel
Capacity .................................................433
Fuel gauge.............................................. 138
Gas station information ................. 484
Information ............................................ 442
Refueling.................................................... 78
Type .......................................................... 442
Fuel door ..................................................... 78
Fuel filler door ........................................... 78
Fuses ..........................................................352
Garage door opener .......................... 287
Gas station information......................484
Gauges ...................................................... 138
Glove box ................................................ 265
Glove box light ...................................... 266
Head restraints
Adjusting .................................................. 57
Headlight aim ......................................... 364
Headlight cleaner .................................. 156
Headlights
Discharge headlights precautions........................................375
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 365
Switch........................................................ 148
Wattage ....................................................441
Heaters
Seat heaters ......................................... 280
Side mirror.............................................204
Hood ........................................................... 313
Hooks Cargo hook ..........................................284
Shopping bag hook..........................284
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Luggage compartment lightsSwitch ..........................................................46
Wattage ................................................... 441
Luggage cover ...................................... 284
Maintenance
Do-it-yourself maintenance ...........310
General maintenance .....................306
Maintenance data ............................. 430
Maintenance requirements .......... 304
Meter Instrument panel light control ....... 139
Meters .......................................................138
Meter ring light ..................................... 260
Mirrors Inside rear view mirror .......................67
Side mirror heater ............................. 204
Side mirrors............................................. 68
Vanity mirrors ......................................273
Moon roof ...................................................75
MP3 disc ................................................. 220
Multi-display
Brightness control..............................276
Multi-information display
Energy monitor ..................................... 28
Odometer .................................................138
Oil Engine oil .................................................318
Opener
Back door .................................................44
Fuel filler door ........................................ 78
Hood ......................................................... 313
Outside rear view mirrors
Adjusting and folding ......................... 68
Driving position memory ................. 55 Outside temperature display .......... 275
Overhead console ............................... 269
Overhead courtesy lights .................260
Overheating, Engine........................... 424
Parking brake ...........................................137
Parking lights
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 365
Switch........................................................ 148
Wattage ....................................................441
Personal lights Personal lights .................................... 260
Switch.......................................................264
Wattage ....................................................441
Power meter ............................................ 138
Power outlet............................................ 277
Power windows ........................................ 72
Radiator .................................................... 325
Radio .......................................................... 207
RDS ........................................................... 208
Rear audio system ................................ 233
Rear seat entertainment system Audio CD/CD text ..........................248
DVD video ............................................239
Initial setting ..........................................253
MP3 discs.............................................. 249
Rear seat entertainment
system .................................................. 233
Replacing controller battery........ 350
Video ........................................................ 251
Video CD ..............................................246
Rear seats Adjustment ............................................... 52
Folding down .......................................... 52
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Traction control ...................................... 169
Trailer towing........................................... 187
TransmissionTransmission ..........................................135
Trip information display....................... 146
Trip meter ................................................. 138
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs........................365
Switch ........................................................136
Wattage.................................................... 441
Valet key...................................................... 34
Vanity lights Vanity lights .......................................... 273
Wattage.................................................... 441
Vanity mirrors ........................................ 273
Vehicle identification number .......... 431
Vehicle stability control....................... 169
Video mode ............................................. 251
VDIM .......................................................... 169
VSC ............................................................. 169
Warning buzzers Brake system ...................................... 388
Key reminder ....................................... 393
Open door ............................................391
Open moon roof reminder ............391
Seat belt reminder...............................391
Warning lights Anti-lock brake system...................389
Automatic headlight leveling system ..................................................389
Brake assist system...........................389
Brake system ...................................... 388
Charging system ...............................389 Electric power steering
control system ................................. 389
Hybrid battery system .................... 389
Low fuel level......................................... 391
Low tire pressure warning light.......................................................... 391
Master warning light.......................... 391
Open door ............................................. 391
Pretensioners ...................................... 389
Seat belt reminder light .................... 391
SRS airbags.......................................... 389
Warning messages
AWD system....................................... 398
Dynamic laser cruise control ..................................... 399, 402
Engine oil maintenance.................. 402
Engine oil pressure........................... 398
Fuel lid..................................................... 407
Head light level................................... 399
Hybrid system..................................... 398
Moon roof............................................. 402
Open door ........................................... 402
Parking brake...................................... 402
Vehicle stability control........399, 401
Washer fluid ........................................ 402
Water temp.......................................... 398
Transmission selector lever ......... 402
Washer
Checking................................................329
Preparing and checking before winter...................................... 182
Switch........................................................ 152
Washing and waxing........................... 298
Weight Cargo capacity .................................... 178
Load limits.................................................181
Weight .................................................... 430
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GAS STATION INFORMATION
Auxiliary catch leverP. 3 1 3Back door openerP. 4 4Fuel filler doorP. 7 8
Hood lock release lever
P. 3 1 3Fuel filler door openerP. 7 8Tire inflation pressureP. 4 3 9
Fuel tank capacity17.2 gal. (65 L, 14.3 lmp.gal.)
Fuel typeUnleaded gasoline only P. 80, 433
Cold tire inflation
pressureP. 4 3 9
Engine oil capacity
(Drain and refill)qt. (L, Imp.qt.)
With filter 5.0 (4.7, 4.1)
Without filter 4.8 (4.5, 4.0)
Engine oil typeToyota Genuine Motor Oil or equivalent
Oil grade: ILSAC multigrade engine oil P. 434
Recommended oil viscosity: SAE-0W-20