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6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
tions, oil consumption may increase, and
engine oil may need to be refilled in
between oil maintenance intervals.
O When the engine is new, for example
directly after purchasing the vehicle or
after replacing the engine
O If low quality oil or oil of an inappropriate
viscosity is used
O When driving at high engine speeds or
with a heavy load, or when driving while
accelerating or decelerating frequently
O When leaving the engine idling for a long
time, or when driving frequently through
heavy traffic
Q After changing the engine oil
The engine oil maintenance data should be
reset. Perform the following procedures:
1 While the vehicle is stopped, press
of the meter control switches.
2 Press or of the meter control
switches, and select .
3 Press or of the meter control
switches, select “Vehicle Settings”, and
then press “OK”.
4 Press or of the meter control
switches, select “Oil Maintenance”, and
then press “OK”.
5 Select “Yes” and then press “OK”.
A message will be displayed on the multi-
information display when the reset proce-
dure has been completed.
The coolant level is satisfactory if it is
between the “F”/ “FULL” and “L”/
“LOW” lines on the reservoir when the
hybrid system is cold.
Q Used engine oil
O 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.
O 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 any authorized Lexus retailer or
Lexus authorized repairer, or any reli-
able repairer, service station or auto
parts store for information concerning
recycling or disposal.
O Do not leave used engine oil within the
reach of children.
Q To prevent serious engine damage
Check the oil level on a regular basis.
Q When replacing the engine oil
O Be careful not to spill engine oil on the
vehicle components.
O Avoid overfilling, or the engine could
be damaged.
O Check the oil level on the dipstick
every time you refill the vehicle.
O Be sure the engine oil filler cap is prop-
erly tightened.
Checking the coolant
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