check oil LEXUS UX250H 2019 User Guide

3396-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
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, when towing, or when
driving while accelera ting or decelerat-
ing frequently
●When leaving the engine idling for a long
time, or when driving frequently through
heavy traffic
■After changing the engine oil
The engine oil maintenance data should be
reset. Perform the following procedures:
1
Press or of the meter control
switches and select .
2
Press or of the meter control
switches, select “Vehicle Settings” and
then press “OK”.
3
Press or of the meter control
switches, select “Oil Maintenance” and
then press and hold “OK”.
4
Select “Yes” and press “OK”.
“Reset Complete” will be displayed when
the reset procedure has been completed.
The coolant level is satisfactory if it is
between the “FULL/F” and “LOW/L”
lines on the reservoir when the hybrid
system is cold.
■Engine coolant reservoir
Reservoir cap
“FULL” line
“LOW” line
If the level is on or below the “LOW” line,
add coolant up to the “FULL” line.
(  P.410)
WARNING
■Used engine oil
●Used engine oil contains potentially
harmful contaminants which may
cause skin disorders such as inflamma-
tion and skin cancer, so care should be
taken to avoid prolonged and
repeated contact. To remove used
engine oil from your skin, wash thor-
oughly with soap and water.
●Dispose of used oil and filters only in a
safe and acceptable manner. Do not
dispose of used oil and filters in house-
hold trash, in sewers or onto the
ground. Call your Lexus dealer, ser-
vice station or auto parts store for
information concerning 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 o il filler cap is prop-
erly tightened.
Checking the coolant
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B
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3756-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
6
Maintenance and care
■Front turn signal lights (vehicles
with single-beam headlights)
1
Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.
2
Remove the light bulb.
3
When installing, reverse the steps
listed.
Replacing light bulb
WARNING
■Replacing light bulb
●Turn off the light. Do not attempt to
replace the bulb immediately after
turning off the light.
The bulb become very hot and may
cause burns.
●Do not touch the glass portion of the
light bulb with bare hands. When it is
unavoidable to hold the glass portion,
use and hold with a clean dry cloth to
avoid getting moisture and oils on the
bulb.
Also, if the bulb is scratched or
dropped, it may blow out or crack.
●Fully install light bulb and any parts
used to secure it. Failure to do so may
result in heat damage, fire, or water
entering the light unit. This may dam-
age the light or cause condensation to
build up on the lens.
■To prevent damage or fire
●Make sure bulb is fully seated and
locked.
●Check the wattage of the bulb before
installing to prevent heat damage.

3967-2. Steps to take in an emergency
The warning lights and warning buzzers operate as follows depending on the con-
tent of the message. If a message indicates the need for inspection by a dealer, have
the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
*: A buzzer sounds the first time a message is shown on the multi-information display.
■Warning messages
The warning messages explained below
may differ from the actual messages
according to operation conditions and vehi-
cle specifications.
■Warning buzzer
In some cases, the bu zzer may not be heard
due to being in a noisy location or audio
sound.
■If “Engine Oil Level Low Add or
Replace” is displayed
The engine oil level is low. Check the level
of the engine oil, and add if necessary.
This message may appear if the vehicle is
stopped on a slope. Move the vehicle to a
level surface and check to see if the mes-
sage disappears.
■If “Hybrid System Stopped Steering
Power Low” is displayed
This message is displayed if the hybrid sys-
tem is stopped while driving.
When steering wheel operations are
heavier than usual, gr ip the steering wheel
firmly and operate it using more force than
usual.
■If “Hybrid system overheated Output
power reduced” is displayed
This message may be displayed when driv-
ing under severe operat ing conditions. (For
example, when driving up a long steep hill.)
Handling method: P.410
■If “Traction Battery Needs to be Pro-
tected Refrain From the Use of N Posi-
tion” is displayed
This message may be displayed when the
shift lever is in N.
As the hybrid battery (traction battery) can-
Messages and warnings
Warning lightWarning buzzer*Warning
Sounds
• Indicates an important situation, such as when a system related to drivin g is malfunctioning or
that danger may result if the correction proce-
dure is not performed
• Indicates a situation, such as when damage to the vehicle or danger may result
Comes onor flashesSounds
Indicates an important situation, such as when the
systems shown on the multi-information display
may be malfunctioning
Does not sound
• Indicates a condition, such as malfunction of electrical components, th eir condition, or indi-
cates the need for maintenance
• Indicates a situation, such as when an operation has been performed incorrectly, or indicates
how to perform an operation correctly

3987-2. Steps to take in an emergency
reset. If necessary, perform maintenance.
Please reset the message after the mainte-
nance is performed. (P.328)
*: Refer to the separa te “Scheduled Main-
tenance” or “Owner’s Manual Supple-
ment” for the maintenance interval
applicable to your vehicle.
■If “Maintenance Required Visit Your
Dealer” is displayed
Indicates that all maintenance is required to
correspond to the driven distance on the
maintenance schedule
*.
Comes on approximately 5000 miles
(8000 km) after the message has been
reset. (The indicator will not work properly
unless the message ha s been reset.) Per-
form the necessary maintenance. Please
reset the message after the maintenance is
performed. ( P.328)
*: Refer to the separa te “Scheduled Main-
tenance” or “Owner’s Manual Supple-
ment” for the maintenance interval
applicable to your vehicle.
■If “Oil Maintenance Required Soon” is
displayed
Indicates that the engine oil should be
scheduled to be changed.
Check the engine oil and change it if neces-
sary. After changing the engine oil, make
sure to reset the message. ( P.339)
■If “Oil Maintenance Required” is dis-
played
Indicates that the engine oil should be
changed.
Check and change the en gine oil, and oil fil-
ter by your Lexus deal er. After changing the
engine oil, make sure to reset the message.
(  P.339)
■If a message that in dicates the need for
visiting your Lexus dealer is displayed
The system or part shown on the multi-
information display is malfunctioning. Have
the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer
immediately.
■If a message that indicates the need for
referring to Owner’ s Manual is dis-
played
●If any of the following messages are
shown on the multi-information display,
follow the instructions.
• “Engine Coolant Temp High” ( P.410)
• “Front Camera Unavailable” ( P.196)
• “Radar Cruise Control Unavailable” ( P.196)
●If any of the following messages are
shown on the multi-info rmation display, it
may indicate a malf unction. Have the
vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer
immediately.
• “Access System with Elec. Key Malfunc-
tion”
• “Hybrid system malfunction”
•“Check Engine”
• “Hybrid battery system malfunction”
• “Accelerator system malfunction”
●If any of the following messages are
shown on the multi-info rmation display, it
may indicate a malfun ction. Immediately
stop the vehicle and contact your Lexus
dealer.
• “Braking Power Low”
• “Charging System Malfunction”
• “Oil Pressure Low”
●If “Low Auxiliary Battery See Owner’s
Manual” is shown
• When the display goes off after several
seconds
*:
Maintain the hybrid system operation for
more than 15 minutes and charge the 12-
volt battery.
• When the display does not go off:
Start up the hybrid system using the proce-
dures for “If the 12-volt battery is dis-
charged” ( P.405)
*: Displays for about 6 seconds
●If “Maintenance required for Traction bat-
tery cooling parts See owner’s manual” is
shown, the filter may be clogged, the air
intake vent may be blocked, or there may
be a gap in the duct. Therefore, perform
the following correction procedure.
• If the air intake vent and filter of the hybrid battery (traction battery) are dirty, per-

4188-1. Specifications
Front
Rear (AWD models)
■Oil capacity (Drain and refill [Ref-
erence
*])
*: 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 following
grade and viscosity.
Oil grade: API SN/RC multigrade
engine oil
Recommended viscosity: SAE 0W-16
SAE 0W-16 is the best choice for good
fuel economy and good starting in cold
weather.
If SAE 0W-16 is not available, SAE
Electric motor (traction motor)
TypePermanent magnet synchronous motor
Maximum output80 kW
Maximum torque149.0 ft•lbf (202 N•m, 20.6 kgf•m)
TypePermanent induction motor
Maximum output5.3 kW
Maximum torque40.6 ft•lbf (55 N•m, 5.6 kgf•m)
Hybrid battery (traction battery)
TypeNickel-Metal hydride battery
Voltage7.2 V/module
Capacity6.5 Ah (3HR)
Quantity30 modules
Overall voltage216 V
Lubrication system
With filter4.5 qt. (4.3 L, 3.8
Imp.qt.)
Without filter4.1 qt. (3.9 L, 3.4
Imp.qt.)

466Alphabetical Index
Emergency flashers .................................... 378
Energy monitor ................................................97
EngineACC ..................................................................164
Compartment ............................................. 337
Hood................................................................335
How to start the hybrid system ............ 162
Identification number ................................. 417
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ................................................ 378
Ignition switch (power switch) .............. 162
Overheating.................................................. 410
Power switch ................................................. 162
Tachometer ............................................ 78, 82
Engine coolant.............................................. 339 Capacity ...........................................................419
Checking ....................................................... 339
Preparing and checking before winter......................................................................... 263
Engine coolant temperature gauge78, 82
Engine oil Capacity .......................................................... 418
Checking ....................................................... 337
Warning light ...............................................386
Engine oil maintenance data .................. 339
EPS (Electric Power Steering) .............. 257 Function .......................................................... 257
Warning light .............................................. 388
EV drive mode................................................165
Event data recorder (EDR) ........................... 8
EV indicator ...................................................... 63
F
Flat tire ............................................................. 399 Tire pressure warning system .............348
Floor mats .......................................................... 24
Fluid Brake.................................................................. 421
Hybrid transmission ................................. 420
Washer ............................................................. 341
Fog lights Replacing light bulbs................................ 374 Switch................................................................ 183
Front passenger occupant classification system .............................................................. 39
Front seats ......................................................... 131 Adjustment ....................................................... 131
Cleaning .........................................................325
Correct driving posture ............................ 25
Driving position memory ........................ 133
Head restraints............................................. 136
Memory recall function............................ 135
Power easy access system .................... 133
Seat heaters ..................................................287
Seat position memory .............................. 133
Seat ventilators ............................................287
Front side marker lights Light switch ..................................................... 177
Front turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ................................375
Turn signal lever ............................................ 171
Wattage .......................................................... 422
Fuel Capacity ...........................................................417
Fuel gauge ............................................... 78, 82
Information .................................................... 423
Refueling.......................................................... 190
Type ....................................................................417
Warning light .............................................. 390
Fuel consumption Average fuel economy ..............................89
Current fuel consumption ........................89
Fuel filler door ................................................ 190 Refueling.......................................................... 190
When the fuel filler door cannot be
opened.........................................................402
Fuel gauge ................................................. 78, 82
Fuses ................................................................. 370
G
Garage door opener .................................... 311
Gauges ....................................................... 78, 82
G-force............................................................... 90
Glove box ....................................................... 294

474Alphabetical Index
Engine ............................................................. 387
High coolant temperature .................... 387
Hybrid system overheat......................... 392
Hybrid system ............................................. 387
Intuitive parking assist................. 238, 389
Low engine oil pressure.........................386
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)......... 205, 391
Open door.............................................. 109, 111
Open hood........................................................ 111
Open window ...............................................146
PKSA (Parking Support Alert) ............. 231
PKSB (Parking Support Brake) .........390
Pre-collision braking................................. 198
RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert) ......389
Seat belt ............................................... 390, 391
Warning lights............................................... 386 ABS ................................................................. 388
Brake hold operated indicator ...........389
Brake Override System ...........................391
Brake system ...............................................386
Charging system .......................................386
Drive-Start Control ....................................391
Electric power steering ......................... 388
High coolant temperature .................... 387
Intuitive parking assist OFF indicator.........................................................................389
Low engine oil pressure.........................386
Low fuel level ...............................................390
LTA indicator .................................................391
Malfunction indicator lamp................... 387
Parking brake indicator ..........................389
PKSB OFF indicator ................................390
Pre-collision system ................................. 392
RCTA OFF indicator...............................389
Seat belt reminder light ............... 390, 391
Slip indicator ............................................... 388
SRS................................................................... 388
Tire pressure ................................................ 387
Warning messages ..................................... 395
Washer Checking ......................................................... 341
Preparing and checking before winter ..........................................................................263
Switch..................................................... 184, 188
Washing and waxing.................................. 322
Weights Cargo capacity .............................................157
Load limits ...................................................... 160
Weights ........................................................... 416
Wheels ............................................................. 363 Size .................................................................... 422
Window glasses .............................................145
Window lock switch .....................................146
Windows Power windows ........................................... 145
Rear window defogger........................... 277
Washer ................................................. 184, 188
Windshield wiper de-icer ..........................281
Windshield wipers Intermittent windshield wipers ............. 184
Position............................................................. 186
Rain-sensing windshield wipers .......... 184
Winter driving tips....................................... 263
Wireless remote control key ................... 106 Battery-saving function............................ 125
Locking/Unlocking ................................... 106
Panic mode .................................................... 106
Replacing the battery .............................. 368
For information regarding the equipment listed below, refer to
the “NAVIGATION AND MULTI-
MEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S
MANUAL”.
· Audio/video system
· Navigation system
· Lexus parking assist monitor
· Lexus Enform