Lexus LS 500 2019 Owner's Manual page 377

engine oil may need to be refilled in
between oil maintenance intervals.
● When the engine is new, for example
directly after purchasing the vehicle or
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, or when driving while
accelerating or decelerating 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
switch to select
2 Press or
tings" and then press
3 Press or
nance" and then press
4
Press or
then press
A message will be displayed on the
multi-information display when the reset
procedure has been completed.
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.
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of the meter control
.
to select "Vehicle Set-
.
to select "Oil Mainte-
.
to select "Yes" and
.
6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
● 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, service 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 oil filler cap is prop-
●
erly tightened.
Checking the coolant
The coolant level is satisfactory if it is
between the "F" and "L" lines on the
reservoir when the engine is cold.
Engine coolant reservoir
■
Reservoir cap
A
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