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ItemsPa r t s a n d t o o l s
Engine oil level (→P. 2 8 4 )
• “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or
equivalent
• Rag or paper towel, funnel (used
only for adding engine oil)
Fuses (→P. 3 1 5 )• Fuse with same amperage rating as
original
Tire inflation pressure (→P. 3 0 5 )• Tire pressure gauge
• Compressed air source
Headlight aim (→P. 3 2 4 )• Phillips-head screwdriver
Power steering fluid
level (→P. 2 9 1 )
• Automatic transmission fluid
DEXRON® II or III
•Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for adding power
steering fluid)
Radiator and condenser (→P. 2 9 0 )⎯
Wa s h e r f l u i d (→P. 2 9 6 )
• Water washer fluid containing anti-
freeze (for winter use)
•Funnel

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Engine compartment
Power steering fluid reservoir
(→P. 2 9 1 )
Engine oil filler cap
(→P. 2 8 4 )
Engine oil level dipstick
(→P. 2 8 4 )
Brake fluid reservoir
(→P. 290)
Battery (→P. 293)Fuse box (→P. 315)
Electric cooling fans
Condenser (→P. 2 9 0 )
Radiator (→P. 2 9 0 )
Washer fluid tank
(→P. 2 9 6 )
Engine coolant reservoir
(→P. 2 8 8 )

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■Installing the clips
Press the tip of the clip against a
hard surface, such as a desk, to
allow the center part of the clip
to be pushed up.
Insert
Press
Engine oil
With the engine at operating temperature and turned off, check the oil
level on the dipstick.
■Checking the engine oil
Park the vehicle on level ground. After turning off the engine, wait
a few minutes for the oil to drain back into the bottom of the
engine.
Hold a rag under the end and pull
the dipstick out.
Wipe the dipstick clean.
Reinsert the dipstick fully.
Holding a rag under the end, pull the dipstick out and check the
oil level.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
STEP4
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Maintenance and care
Wipe the dipstick and reinsert it fully.
Low
Full
■Adding engine oil
If the oil level is below or near the
low level mark, add engine oil of
the same type as already in the
engine.
Make sure to check the oil type and prepare the items needed before
adding oil.
Remove the oil filler cap.
Add engine oil slowly, checking the dipstick.
Install the filler cap, turning it clockwise.
It takes about 1.6 qt. (1.5 L, 1.3 lmp. qt.) to raise the oil level from low to full on the
dipstick.
STEP6
Oil gradeILSAC multi-grade engine oil
ItemsClean funnel
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3

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Maintenance and care
■Engine oil consumption
●The amount of engine oil consumed depends on the oil viscosity, the quality of
the oil and the way the vehicle is driven.
●More oil is consumed under driving conditions such as high speeds and fre-
quent acceleration and deceleration.
●A new engine consumes more oil.
●When judging the amount of oil consumption, keep in mind that the oil may
have become diluted, making it difficult to judge the true level accurately.
●Oil consumption: Max. 1.1 qt./600 miles, 0.9 lmp.qt./600 miles (1.0 L per 1000
km)
●If you consume more than 1.1 qt. (1.0 L, 0.9 lmp.qt.) every 600 miles (1000 km),
contact your Lexus dealer.
■Changing the engine oil (USA only)
To reset the oil change system, follow the procedure below:
1. Turn the engine switch OFF with the trip meter A reading shown. (→P. 1 0 3 )
2. While pressing the trip meter reset button, set the engine switch to the IG-ON
mode. Continue to press and hold the knob until the trip meter displays
000000.
CAUTION
■Used engine oil
●Used engine oil contains potentially harmful contaminants which may cause skin
disorders such as inflammation or 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.
●Dispose of used oil and filters only in a safe and acceptable manner. Do not dis-
pose 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 con-
cerning recycling or disposal.
●Do not leave used engine oil within the reach of children.

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Engine coolant
The coolant level is satisfactory if it is between the F and L lines on the res-
ervoir when the engine is cold.
Full
Low
If the level is on or below the L line,
add coolant up to the F line.
NOTICE
■To prevent serious engine damage:
Check the oil level on 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 properly retightened.
■When adding the engine coolant
When installing the reservoir cap, make sure
that the engine coolant reservoir hose posi-
tioned as shown in the illustration.