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■ Engine oil consumption

A certain amount of engine oil will be consumed while driving. In the following situations, 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

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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

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● When leaving the engine idling for a long time, or when driving frequently through heavy traffic

After changing the engine oil (GS350/GS300)

The engine oil maintenance data should be reset. Perform the following procedures:

1 Press or of the meter control switch and select .

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5

2

3

Press or of the meter control switch and select “Vehicle Settings”. Then press

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Press or of the meter control switch and select “Oil Maintenance”. Then press

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Select “Yes” and press .

A message is displayed on the multi-information display.

WARNING

■ Used engine oil

● Used engine oil contains potentially harmful contaminants which may cause skin disorders such as inflammation and skin cancer, so care should be taken to avoid prolonged and repeated contact. To remove used engine oil from your skin, wash thoroughly with soap and water.

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Dispose of used oil and filters only in a safe and acceptable manner. Do not dispose of used oil and filters in household 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.

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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 vehicle components.

Avoid overfilling, or the engine could be damaged.

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Check the oil level on the dipstick every time you refill the vehicle.

Be sure the engine oil filler cap is properly tightened.

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Coolant

The coolant level is satisfactory if it is between the “FULL”/“F” and “LOW”/“L” lines on the reservoir when the engine is cold.

■ Engine coolant reservoir

1 Reservoir cap

2 “FULL” line

3 “LOW” line

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GS350

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GS300

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GS F

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If the level is on or below the “LOW” line, add coolant up to the “FULL” line.

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 P. 512)

Intercooler coolant reservoir (GS300 only)

1 Reservoir cap

2 “F” line

3 “L” line

If the level is on or below the “L” line, add coolant up to the “F” line.

(

 P. 512)

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