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GX 460 _O M_ OM6 0L 72U _( U)6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
6
Maintenance and care
Do-it-yourself service precautions
If you perform maintenance yourself, be sure to follow the correct procedures
as given in these sections.
ItemsParts and tools
Battery condition
(
→ P. 4 6 4 )•Warm water• Baking soda•Grease
• Conventional wrench (for terminal clamp bolts)
Brake fluid level
(→ P. 4 6 1 )
• 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 9 )
• “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” or similar high quality eth-
ylene glycol based non-silicate, non-amine, non-nitrite and
non-borate coolant with long-life hybrid organic acid tech-
nology.
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 coolant)
Engine oil level
(→ P. 4 5 7 )
• “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent
• Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for adding engine oil)
Fuses
(→ P. 4 8 5 )• Fuse with same amperage rating as original
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Maintenance and care
Check the radiator and condenser and clear any foreign objects.
If either of the above parts is extremely dirty or you are not sure of their condi-
tion, have your vehicle checked by your Lexus dealer.
■Checking fluid level
The brake fluid level should be
between the “MAX” and “MIN” lines
on the tank.
■Adding fluid
Make sure to check the fluid type and prepare the necessary item.
Radiator and condenser
CAUTION
■When the engine is hot
Do not touch the radiator or condenser as they may be hot and cause serious injuries,
such as burns.
Brake fluid
Fluid typeFMVSS No.116 DOT 3 or SAE J1703 brake fluid
ItemsClean funnel
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5698-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
*1: Minimum pedal clearance when depressed with a force of 110 lbf (490 N, 50 kgf)while the engine is running
*2: Parking brake lever travel when pulled up with a force of 44.1 lbf (196 N, 20.0 kgf)
Brakes
Pe d a l c l e a r a n c e*13.4 in. (86 mm) Min.
Pedal free play0.04 0.24 in. (1 6 mm)
Brake pad wear limit0.04 in. (1.0 mm)
Parking brake lining wear limit0.04 in. (1.0 mm)
Parking brake lever travel*25 7 clicks
Fluid typeSAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3
Chassis lubrication (Propeller shafts)
SpiderLithium base chassis grease, NLGI No.2
Slide yokeMolybdenum-disulfide lithium base chassis grease,
NLGI No.2 or lithium base chassis grease, NLGI No.2
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