Lexus IS F 2008 Do-It-Yourself Maintenance /

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4-2. Maintenance
4
Maintenance and care
■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

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4-2. Maintenance
General maintenance
Engine compartment
ItemsCheck points
BatteryMaintenance-free.  (P.  2 9 2 )
Brake fluidAt the correct level?  ( P.  2 9 0 )
Engine coolantAt the correct

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4-2. Maintenance
4
Maintenance and care
Vehicle interior
ItemsCheck points
Accelerator pedal• Moves smoothly (without uneven pedal effort or catching)?
Automatic transmission “Park” 
mechani

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4-2. Maintenance
Vehicle exterior
ItemsCheck points
Steering wheel
• Moves smoothly?
• Has correct free play?
• No strange noises?
ItemsCheck points
Door/trunk• Operate smoothly?
Engine ho

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4-2. Maintenance
4
Maintenance and care
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M) programs
Some states have vehicle emission inspection programs which include
OBD (On Board Diagnostics) checks.  T

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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 as given in these sections.
ItemsPa r t s  a n d

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
4
Maintenance and care
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, fu

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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

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4
Maintenance and care
Hood
CAUTION
■Pre-driving check
Check that the hood is fully closed and locked. 
If the hood is not locked properly it may open while the v

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Positioning a floor jack
When raising your vehicle with a floor jack, position the jack correctly.
Improper placement may damage your vehicle or cause injury.
■Fr
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