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4-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting 
the vehicle exterior............ 430
Cleaning and protecting 
the vehicle interior .............. 4334-2. Maintenance
Maintenance 
requirements........................ 436
General maintenance .......... 438
Emission inspection and 
maintenance (I/M) 
programs ................................ 441
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service 
precautions ........................... 442
Hood .......................................... 445
Positioning a floor jack ......... 446
Engine compartment ........... 448
Tires............................................ 463
Tire inflation pressure........... 473
Wheels ....................................... 477
Air conditioning filter ............ 479
Electronic key battery.......... 482
Checking and replacing 
fuses ........................................ 484
Headlight aim ......................... 509
Light bulbs ................................. 512

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■Repair and replacement
It is recommended that genuine Lexus parts be used for repair to ensure perfor-
mance of each system. If non-Lexus parts are used in replacement or if a repair
shop other than a Lexus dealer performs repairs, confirm the warranty coverage.
■Allow inspection and repairs to be performed by a Lexus dealer
●Lexus technicians are well-trained specialists and are kept up to date with the
latest service information. They are well informed about the operations of all
systems on your vehicle.
●Keep a copy of the repair order. It proves that the maintenance that has been
performed is under warranty coverage. If any problem should arise while your
vehicle is under warranty, your Lexus dealer will promptly take care of it.
CAUTION
■If your vehicle is not properly maintained
It could result in serious damage to the vehicle and possible serious injury or death.
■Hazardous materials
●Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and a wide variety of automobile com-
ponents contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause can-
cer and birth defects and other reproductive harm. Work in a well ventilated area.
●Oils, fuels and fluids contained in vehicles as well as waste produced by compo-
nent wear contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause
cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Avoid exposure and wash
any affected area immediately.
●12 volt battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead
compounds which are known to cause brain damage. Wash your hands after
handling. (P. 4 5 9 )
●Used engine oil contains chemicals that have been shown to cause cancer in lab-
oratory animals. Avoid prolonged and repeated contact. Always protect your
skin by washing thoroughly with soap and water.

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General maintenance
Engine compartment
ItemsCheck points
Brake fluid• At the correct level? (P. 4 5 7 )
Engine coolant• At the correct level? (P. 4 5 5 )
Engine oil• At the correct level? (P. 4 5 1 )
Exhaust system• No fumes or strange sounds?
Radiator/condenser/hoses• Not blocked with foreign matter? 
(P. 4 5 7 )
Wa s h e r f l u i d• At the correct level? (P. 4 6 2 )
12 volt battery• Maintenance-free (P. 4 5 9 )
Listed below are the general maintenance items that should be performed
at the intervals specified in the “Warranty and Services Guide/Owner’s
Manual Supplement”. It is recommended that any problem you notice
should be brought to the attention of your Lexus dealer or qualified service
shop for advice.

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Vehicle exterior
ItemsCheck points
Doors/trunk• Operate smoothly?
Engine hood• The lock system works properly?
Fluid leaks• Is there any leakage after parking?
Ti r e
• Inflation pressure is correct?
• Tire surfaces not worn or dam-
aged?
• Tires rotated according to the
maintenance schedule?
• Wheel nuts are not loose?
CAUTION
■If the engine is running
Turn off the engine and ensure that there is adequate ventilation before performing
maintenance checks.

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precautions
If you perform maintenance yourself, be sure to follow the correct proce-
dure given in these sections.
ItemsPa r t s a n d t o o l s
12 volt battery condition (P. 4 5 9)
•Grease
• Conventional wrench
(for terminal clamp bolts)
Brake fluid level (P. 4 5 7 )
• FMVSS No.116 DOT 3 or SAE
J1703 brake fluid
•Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for adding brake
fluid)
Engine coolant level (P. 4 5 5 )
• “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant”
or similar high quality ethylene gly-
col based non-silicate, non-amine,
non-nitrite and non-borate coolant
with long-life hybrid organic acid
technology.
For the U.S.A.:
“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant”
is pre-mixed with 50% coolant and
50% deionized water.
For Canada:
“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant”
is pre-mixed with 55% coolant and
45% deionized water.
• Funnel (used only for adding cool-
ant)

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ItemsPa r t s a n d t o o l s
Engine oil level (P. 4 5 1 )
• “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or
equivalent
• Rag or paper towel, funnel (used
only for adding engine oil)
Fuses (P. 484)• Fuse with same amperage rating as
original
Headlight aim (P. 5 0 9 )• Phillips-head screwdriver
Radiator and condenser (P. 4 5 7 )
Tire inflation pressure (P. 4 7 3 )• Tire pressure gauge
• Compressed air source
Wa s h e r f l u i d (P. 4 6 2 )
• Water or washer fluid containing
antifreeze (for winter use)
•Funnel

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CAUTION
The engine compartment contains many mechanisms and fluids that may move sud-
denly, become hot, or become electrically energized. To avoid death or serious injury,
observe the following precautions.
■When working on the engine compartment
●Keep hands, clothing, and tools away from the moving fan and engine drive belt.
●Be careful not to touch the engine, radiator, exhaust manifold, etc. right after driv-
ing as they may be hot. Oil and other fluids may also be hot.
●Do not leave anything that may burn easily, such as paper or rags, in the engine
compartment.
●Do not smoke, cause sparks or expose an open flame to fuel or the 12 volt battery.
Fuel and 12 volt battery fumes are flammable.
●Be extremely cautious when working on the 12 volt battery. It contains poisonous
and corrosive sulfuric acid.
■When working near the electric cooling fan or radiator grille
Be sure the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is OFF.
With the “ENGINE START STOP” switch in IGNITION ON mode, the electric
cooling fan may automatically start to run if the air conditioning is on and/or the
coolant temperature is high. (P. 4 5 7 )
■Safety glasses
Wear safety glasses to prevent flying or falling material, fluid spray, etc. from getting
in the eyes.
NOTICE
■If you remove the air cleaner filter
Driving with the air cleaner filter removed may cause excessive engine wear due to
dirt in the air. Also a backfire could cause a fire in the engine compartment.

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CAUTION
■When raising your vehicle
Make sure to observe the following to reduce the possibility of death or serious
injury.
●When using a floor jack, follow the instructions of the manual provided with the
jack.
●Do not use the jack that was supplied with your vehicle.
●Do not put any part of your body or get underneath the vehicle supported only by
the floor jack.
●Always use floor jack and/or automotive jack stands on a solid, flat, level surface.
●Do not start the engine while the vehicle is supported by the floor jack.
●Stop the vehicle on level firm ground, firmly set the parking brake and put the shift
lever in “P”.
●Make sure to set the floor jack properly at the jack point.
Raising the vehicle with an improperly positioned floor jack will damage the vehi-
cle and may cause the vehicle to fall off the floor jack.
●Do not raise the vehicle while someone is in the vehicle.
●When raising the vehicle, do not place any objects on top of or underneath the
floor jack.
●Lift up the vehicle using a floor jack such as
the one shown in the illustration.

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Engine compartment
GS460
Engine oil level dipstick
(P. 4 5 1 )
Engine oil filler cap
(P. 4 5 2 )
Brake fluid reservoir
(P. 4 5 7 )
Fuse box (P. 4 8 4 )
Washer fluid tank (P. 4 6 2 )Engine coolant reservoir
(P. 455)
Electric cooling fans
Condenser (P. 4 5 7 )
Radiator (P. 4 5 7 )
Fuse box (P. 4 8 4 )
12 volt battery (P. 4 5 9 )

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Engine oil level dipstick
(P. 4 5 1 )
Engine oil filler cap
(P. 4 5 2 )
Brake fluid reservoir
(P. 4 5 7 )
Fuse box (P. 4 8 4 )
Washer fluid tank (P. 4 6 2 )Engine coolant reservoir
(P. 455)
Electric cooling fans
Condenser (P. 4 5 7 )
Radiator (P. 4 5 7 )
Fuse box (P. 4 8 4 )
12 volt battery (P. 4 5 9 )