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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 oil type and prepar-
■
ing the item needed
Make sure to check the oil type and
prepare the items needed before add-
ing oil.
Engine oil selection
P.557
Oil quantity (Low Full)
1.5 L (1.6 qt., 1.3 Imp. qt.)
Item
Clean funnel
Adding engine oil
■
If the oil level is below or near the low
level mark, add engine oil of the same
type as that already in the engine.
LS500h_OM_General_OM50J66E
6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
1
Remove the oil filler cap by turning
it counterclockwise.
2
Add engine oil slowly, checking the
dipstick.
3
Install the oil filler cap by turning it
clockwise.
Engine oil consumption
■
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
●
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 (Except
■
for Hong Kong and Macao)
The engine oil maintenance data should be
reset. Perform the following procedures:
Press
or
of the meter control
1
switch to select
.
2
Press
or
to select "Vehicle Set-
tings" and then press
481
6
.
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