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 accelerating 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
switches and select
2
Press
or
switches, select "Vehicle Settings" and
then press "OK".
3
Press
or
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.
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.
of the meter control
.
of the meter control
of the meter control
6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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 "MAX/F" and "MIN/L"
lines on the reservoir when the hybrid
system is cold.
Engine coolant reservoir
■
Reservoir cap
A
"MAX" line
B
"MIN" line
C
If the level is on or below the "MIN" line,
add coolant up to the "MAX" line.
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