oil filter LEXUS RX450H 2016 Owners Manual

4726-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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*: Vehicles with single-beam headlights
Washer fluid
(  P. 482)• Water or washer fluid containing antifreeze (for winter use)
• Funnel (used only for adding water or washer fluid)
WARNING
The engine compartment contains many mechan isms and fluids that may move suddenly,
become hot, or become electrically energize d. To avoid death or serious injury, observe
the following precautions.
■When working on the engine compartment
●Make sure that the indicator on the po wer switch and the “READY” indicator are
both off.
●Keep hands, clothing and tools away from the moving fan and engine drive belt.
●Be careful not to touch the engine, power co ntrol unit, 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 and rags, in the engine
compartment.
●Do not smoke, cause sparks or expose an open flame to fuel. Fuel fumes are flamma-
ble.
■When working near the electric cooling fans or radiator grille
Be sure the power switch is off.
With the power switch in ON mode, the electric cooling fans may automatically start to
run if the air conditioning is on and/or the coolant temperature is high. ( P. 480)
■Safety glasses
Wear safety glasses to prevent flying or falling material, fluid spray, etc. from getting in
your eyes.
NOTICE
■If you remove the air cleaner filter
Driving with the air cleaner f ilter removed may cause excessive engine wear due to dirt
in the air.
ItemsParts and tools

4786-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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■After changing the engine oil
The engine oil maintenance data should be reset. Perform the following procedures:
Select on the multi-information display. ( P. 109)
Press or of the meter control switch, select the “Oil Maintenance” screen and
then press and hold the .
Select the “Yes” and push .
A message is displayed on th e multi-information display.
WARNING
■Used engine oil
●Used engine oil contains potentially harm ful contaminants which may cause skin dis-
orders such as inflammation and skin cance r, so care should be taken to avoid pro-
longed 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 sa fe and acceptable manner. Do not dispose 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 concerning recycling or dis-
posal.
●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.
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5477-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
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■If “Forward Camera System Unavailable” or “Forward Camera System
Unavailable Clean Windshield” is displayed (if equipped)
The following systems may be suspended until the problem shown in the mes-
sage is resolved.
●PCS (Pre-Collision System)
●LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist)
●LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control)
●Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range
●Dynamic radar cruise control
●Automatic High Beam
■If “Oil Maintenance Required Soon” is shown
Indicates that the engine oil is schedule d to be changed. (The indicator will not
work properly unless the message has been reset.)
Check the engine oil, and change if necessary. After changing the engine oil,
the message should be reset. ( P. 478)
■If “Oil Maintenance Required” is shown
Indicates that the engine oil should be changed. (After the engine oil is
changed and the message has been reset.)
Check and change the engine oil, and o il filter by your Lexus dealer. After
changing the engine oil, the message should be reset. ( P. 478)
■If “Maintenance Required Soon” is displayed (U.S.A. only)
Indicates that all maintenance according to the driven distance on the mainte-
nance schedule
* should be performed soon.
Comes on approximately 4500 miles (7200 km) after the message has been
reset.
If necessary, perform maintenance. Plea se reset the message after the main-
tenance is performed. ( P. 466)
*: Refer to the separate “Scheduled Mainte nance” or “Owner’s Manual Supplement”
for the maintenance interval applicable to your vehicle.

5858-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
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*: The engine oil capacity is a reference quantity to be used when changing the engineoil. Warm up the engine and turn off the hybrid system, wait more than 5 minutes, and
check the oil level on the dipstick.
Hybrid battery (traction battery)
TypeNickel-Metal hydride battery
Voltage9.6 V/module
Capacity6.5 Ah (3HR)
Quantity30 modules
Overall voltage288 V
Lubrication system
Oil capacity
(Drain and refill — reference
*)
With filterVehicles with towing package
5.8 qt. (5.5 L, 4.8 Imp. qt.)
Vehicles without towing package
5.7 qt. (5.4 L, 4.8 Imp. qt.)
Without filter5.6 qt. (5.3 L, 4.7 Imp. qt.)

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Auxiliary catch leverFuel filler door
P. 473 P. 269
Hood lock release leverFuel filler door openerTire inflation pressure
P. 473 P. 269P. 589
Fuel tank capacity
(Reference)17.2 gal. (65 L, 14.3 Imp. gal.)
Fuel type
Unleaded gasoline only P. 584
Cold tire inflation
pressure P. 589
Engine oil capacity
(Drain and refill —
reference)With filter
Without filter 5.8 qt. (5.5 L, 4.8 Imp. qt.)
5.6 qt. (5.3 L, 4.7 Imp. qt.)
Engine oil type“Toyota Genuine Motor
Oil” or equivalent
Oil grade: ILSAC GF-5 multigrade engine oil
Recommended viscosity: SAE 0W-20 P. 586