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Maintenance and care
General maintenance
Listed below are the general maintenance items that should be performed at
the intervals specified in the “Warranty and Service Guide” or “Owner’s
Manual Supplement”. It is recommende
d that any problem you notice should
be brought to the attention of your Lex us dealer or qualified service shop for
advice.
Engine compartment
ItemsCheck points
BatteryCheck the connections. (→ P. 4 7 2 )
Brake fluidIs the brake fluid at the correct level? ( →P. 4 6 9 )
Engine coolantIs the engine coolant at the correct level? ( →P. 4 6 7 )
Engine oilIs the engine oil at the correct level? ( →P. 4 6 5 )
Exhaust systemThere should not be any fumes or strange sounds.
Po w e r s t e e r i n g f l u i dIs the power steering fluid at the correct level?
(→ P. 4 7 1 )
Radiator/condenserThe radiator and condenser should be free from
foreign objects. ( →P. 4 6 9 )
Wa s h e r f l u i dIs there sufficient washer fluid? ( →P. 4 7 5 )
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Vehicle interior
ItemsCheck points
Accelerator pedal• The accelerator pedal should move smoothly
(without uneven pedal effort or catching).
Automatic transmission
“Park” mechanism• When parked on a slope and the shift lever is in P, is
the vehicle securely stopped?
Brake pedal
• Does the brake pedal move smoothly?
• Does the brake pedal have appropriate clearance
from the floor? ( →P. 577)
• Does the brake pedal have the correct amount of free play? (→ P. 577)
Brakes
• The vehicle should not pull to one side when the
brakes are applied.
• The brakes should work effectively.
• The brake pedal should not feel spongy.
• The brake pedal should not get too close to the floor when the brakes are applied.
Head restraints• Do the head restraints move smoothly and locksecurely?
Indicators/buzzers• Do the indicators and buzzers function properly?
Lights• Do all the lights come on?
• Are the headlights aimed correctly? (→ P. 4 9 7 )
Parking brake• Does the parking brake pedal move smoothly?
• When parked on a slope and the parking brake is on,
is the vehicle securely stopped?
Seat belts• Do the seat belts operate smoothly?
• The seat belts should not be damaged.
Seats• Do the seat controls operate properly?
Steering wheel
• Does the steering wheel rotate smoothly?
• Does the steering wheel have the correct amount offree play?
• There should not be any strange sounds coming from the steering wheel.
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Headlight aim
(
→ P. 4 9 7 )• Phillips-head screwdriver
Light bulbs
(→ P. 4 9 9 )
• Bulb with same number and wattage rating as original
• Phillips-head screwdriver•Flathead screwdriver
•Wrench
Power steering fluid
level ( →P. 4 7 1 )• Automatic transmission fluid DEXRON® II or III
• Rag or paper towel•Clean funnel
Radiator and con-
denser ( →P. 4 6 9 )
Tire inflation pres-
sure ( →P. 484)• Tire pressure gauge• Compressed air source
Wa s h e r f l u i d
(→ P. 4 7 5 )• Water or washer fluid containing antifreeze (for winter use)
• Funnel (used only for adding water or washer fluid)
ItemsParts and tools
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Maintenance and care
Engine compartment
Power steering fluid reservoir
(→ P. 4 7 1 )
Engine oil level dipstick (→ P. 4 6 5 )
Engine oil filler cap ( →P. 466)
Brake fluid reservoir ( →P. 4 6 9 )
Fuse box (→ P. 4 9 4 ) Battery
(→ P. 4 7 2 )
Radiator (→ P. 4 6 9 )
Condenser ( →P. 4 6 9 )
Cooling fans
Engine coolant reservoir (→ P. 4 6 7 )
Wa s h e r f l u i d t a n k ( →P. 4 7 5 )1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
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6
Maintenance and care
■Fluid level
The fluid level should be within the appropriate range.Full (when cold)
Add fluid (when cold)
Full (when hot)
Add fluid (when hot)
Hot: The vehicles has been driven around 50 mph (80 km/h) for 20 min- utes, or slightly longer in frigid temperatures.
(Fluid temperature, 140 °F - 175 °F [60 °C - 80 °C]).
Cold: The engine has not been run for about 5 hours. (Room temperature, 50 °F - 85 °F [10 °C - 30 °C]).
■Checking the fluid level
Make sure to check the fluid type and prepare the necessary items.
Clean all dirt off the reservoir.
Remove the cap by turning it counterclockwise.
Wipe the dipstick clean.
Reinstall the cap and remove it again.
Check the fluid level.
Power steering fluid
1
2
3
4
Fluid typeAutomatic transmission fluid DEXRON® II or III
ItemsRag or paper, clean funnel (only for adding fluid)
1
2
3
4
5
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Check the battery as follows.
■Battery exterior
Make sure that the battery terminals are not corroded and that there are no
loose connections, cracks, or loose clamps.
Te r m i n a l s
Hold-down clamp
CAUTION
■When checking the reservoir
Take care as the reservoir may be hot.
NOTICE
■When adding fluid
Avoid overfilling, or the power steering may be damaged.
■After replacing the reservoir cap
Check the steering box case, vane pump and hose connections for leaks or damage.
Battery
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2
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When trouble arises
7-1. Essential information
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency
Steadily step on the brake pedal with both feet and firmly depress it.
Do not pump the brake pedal repeatedly as this will increase the effort required to
slow the vehicle.
Shift the shift lever to N.
XIf the shift lever is shifted to N
After slowing down, stop the vehicle in a safe place by the road.
Stop the engine.
XIf the shift lever cannot be shifted to N
Keep depressing the brake pedal with both feet to reduce vehicle speed as
much as possible.
To stop the engine, press and hold
the engine switch for 2 consecutive
seconds or more, or press it briefly 3
times or more in succession.
Stop the vehicle in a safe place by the road.
Only in an emergency, such as if it becomes impossible to stop the vehicle in
the normal way, stop the vehicle using the following procedure:
1
2
3
4
3
Press and hold for 2 seconds or more,
or press briefly 3 times or more
4
CAUTION
■If the engine has to be turned off while driving
Power assist for the brakes and steering wheel will be lo st, making the brake pedal
harder to depress and the steering wheel heavier to turn. Decelerate as much as possi-
ble before turning off the engine.
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5147-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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If your vehicle is transported by a flat-
bed truck, it should be tied down at the
locations shown in the illustration.
If you use cables or chains to tie down
your vehicle, the angles shaded in black
must be 45°.
Do not overly tighten the tie downs or
the vehicle may be damaged.
If a tow truck is not available in an emergency, your vehicle may be temporarily
towed using an elastic towing rope secured to the emergency towing hooks. This
should only be attempted on hard surfaced roads for at most 50 miles (80 km)
at under 18 mph (30 km/h).
A driver must be in the vehicle to steer and operate the brakes. The vehicle’s
wheels, drive train, axles, steering and brakes must be in good condition.
Using a flatbed truck
Emergency towing
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5157-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
Securely attach an elastic towing
rope to the towing hooks.
Take care not to damage the vehicle
body.
Enter the vehicle being towed and start the engine.
If the engine does not start, turn the engine switch to IGNITION ON mode.
Set the four-wheel drive control switch in H4 and push the center differential
lock/unlock switch to unlock the center differential. ( →P. 3 4 2 )
For models with the rear height control air suspension: Change the vehicle
height to N (normal) mode and end the vehicle height control operation.
( → P. 3 3 7 )
Shift the shift lever to N and release the parking brake.
When the shift lever cannot be shifted: →P. 1 9 8
■While towing
If the engine is not running, the power assist for the brakes and steering will not function,
making steering and braking more difficult.
Emergency towing procedure
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2
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5167-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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CAUTION
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
■When towing the vehicle
■While towing
●When towing using an elastic towing rope, avoid sudden starts, etc. which place
excessive stress on the towing hooks, the elastic towing rope. The towing hooks, the
elastic towing rope may become damaged, broken debris may hit people and cause
serious damage.
●Do not turn the engine switch off.
There is a possibility that the steering wh eel is locked and cannot be operated.
Be sure to transport the vehicle with all four
wheels raised off the ground. If the vehicle is
towed with the tires contacting the ground, the
drivetrain or related parts may be damaged,
the vehicle may fly off the truck.
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