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Engine oil consumption
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A certain amount of engine oil will be con-
sumed while driving. In the following situa-
tions, oil consumption may increase, and
engine oil may need to be refilled in
between oil maintenance intervals.
When the engine is new, for example
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directly after purchasing the vehicle or
after replacing the engine
If low quality oil or oil of an inappropriate
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viscosity is used
When driving at high engine speeds or
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with a heavy load, or when driving while
accelerating or decelerating frequently
When leaving the engine idling for a long
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time, or when driving frequently through
heavy traffic
After changing the engine oil (Except
■
for Macau)
The engine oil maintenance data should be
reset. Perform the following procedures:
1
Select
play. (P.111)
2
Press the
switch on the steering wheel to select
"Vehicle Settings" then "Oil Mainte-
nance". (To confirm setting, press
3
Select "Yes" and then press
4
A message is displayed on the
multi-information display.
WARNING
Used engine oil
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Used engine oil contains potentially
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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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on the multi-information dis-
or
meter control
.
6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Dispose of used oil and filters only in a
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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
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reach of children.
NOTICE
To prevent serious engine damage
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Check the oil level on a regular basis.
When replacing the engine oil
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Be careful not to spill engine oil on the
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vehicle components.
Avoid overfilling, or the engine could
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be damaged.
Check the oil level on the dipstick
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every time you refill the vehicle.
Be sure the engine oil filler cap is prop-
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erly tightened.
.)
Checking the coolant
The coolant level is satisfactory if it is
between the "FULL" and "LOW" lines
on the reservoir when the engine is
cold.
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