Lexus ES 300(h), Owner'S Manual

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6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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12-volt battery

P.410
With the engine at operating tempera-
ture and turned off, check the oil level
on the dipstick.
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Checking the engine oil
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.
5
Holding a rag under the end, pull
the dipstick out and check the oil
level.
Low
Normal
Excessive
The shape of the dipstick may differ
depending on the type of vehicle or
engine.
6 Wipe the dipstick and reinsert it
fully.
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Checking the engine oil type and
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
Checking and adding the engine
oil
A
B
C