Lexus ES 300h Owner's Manual page 406

12-volt battery
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P.410
Checking and adding the engine
oil
With the engine at operating tempera-
ture and turned off, check the oil level
on the dipstick.
Checking the engine oil
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1
Park the vehicle on level ground.
After warming up the engine and turning
off the hybrid system, wait more than 5
minutes for the oil to drain back into the
bottom of the engine.
2
Holding a rag under the end, pull
the dipstick out.
3
Wipe the dipstick clean.
4
Reinsert the dipstick fully.
6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
5 Holding a rag under the end, pull
the dipstick out and check the oil
level.
Low
A
Normal
B
Excessive
C
The shape of the dipstick may differ
depending on the type of vehicle or
engine.
6 Wipe the dipstick and reinsert it
fully.
Checking the engine oil type and
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preparing the items needed
Make sure to check the oil type and
prepare the items needed before add-
ing oil.
 Engine oil selection
P.489
 Oil quantity (Low  Full)
1.5 L (1.6 qt., 1.3 Imp. qt.)
 Item
Clean funnel
405
6