Lexus RC 300 2019, Руководство пользователя

Страница: 319 / 475

317
6
6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
M
ain
ten
an
ce a
nd
ca
re
■
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 Macau)
The engine oil maintenance data should be
reset. Perform the following procedures:
1 Select on the multi-information dis-
play. (

P.111)
2
Press the or meter control
switch on the steering wheel to select
“Vehicle Settings” then “Oil Mainte-
nance”. (To confirm setting, press
.)
3 Select “Yes” and then press .
4 A message is displayed on the
multi-information display.
The coolant level is satisfactory if it is
between the “FULL” and “LOW” lines
on the reservoir when the engine is
cold.
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.
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
RC350-RC300_OM_General_OM24884E