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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 pro-
cedures as given in these sections.
ItemsParts and tools
Battery condition (P. 374)
•Warm water
• Baking soda
• Grease
• Conventional wrench
(for terminal clamp bolts)
Engine coolant level (P. 372)
• “Toyota Super Long Life Cool-
ant” or similar high-quality eth-
ylene glycol-based non-silicate,
non-amine, non-nitrite and non-
borate coolant with long-life
hybrid organic acid technology.
“Toyota Super Long Life Cool-
ant” is pre-mixed with 50%
coolant and 50% deionized
water.
• Funnel (used only for adding
engine coolant)
Engine oil levelP. 369)
• “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or
equivalent
• Rag or paper towel, funnel
(used only for adding engine
oil)
Fuses (P. 393)• Fuse with same amperage rating
as original
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CAUTION
The engine compartment contains many mechanisms and fluids that may
move suddenly, 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 driving 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 battery.
Fuel and battery fumes are flammable.
Be extremely cautious when working on the battery. It contains poisonous
and corrosive sulfuric acid.
Take care because brake fluid can harm your hands or eyes and damage
painted surfaces.
If fluid gets on your hands or in your eyes, flush the affected area with
clean water immediately.
If you still experience discomfort, see a doctor.
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. 374)
CAUTION
Safety glasses
Wear safety glasses to prevent flying or falling material, fluid spray, etc.
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Engine compartment
*: For right-hand drive vehicles:
They are located on the opposite side of the engine compartment.
Battery (P. 374)
Engine oil level dipstick
(P. 369)
Engine oil filler cap
(P. 370)
Fuse boxes (P. 393)
Washer fluid tank(P. 378)Electric cooling fans
Condenser (P. 374)
Radiator (P. 374)
Engine coolant reservoir
(P. 372)
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If the coolant level drops within a short time after replenishing
Visually check the radiator, hoses, coolant reservoir cap, drain cock and
water pump.
If you cannot find a leak, have any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified and equipped professional, test the cap and check for
leaks in the cooling system.
Coolant selection
Only use “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 technology.
“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is a mixture of 50% coolant and 50%
deionized water. (Enabled: -35C [-31F])
For more details about engine coolant, contact any authorized Lexus dealer
or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
CAUTION
When the engine is hot
Do not remove the coolant reservoir cap.
The cooling system may be under pressure and may spray hot coolant if the
cap is removed, causing serious injuries, such as burns.
NOTICE
When adding engine coolant
Coolant is neither plain water nor straight antifreeze. The correct mixture of
water and antifreeze must be used to provide proper lubrication, corrosion
protection and cooling. Be sure to read the antifreeze or coolant label.
If you spill coolant
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Radiator and condenser
Check the radiator and condenser, and clear any foreign objects.
If any of the above parts are extremely dirty or you are not sure of
their condition, have your vehicle checked by any authorized
Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped
professional.
Battery
Check the battery as follows.
The meanings of each caution symbol on the top of the battery are
as follows:
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.
No smoking, no naked
flames, no sparksBattery acid
Shield eyesNote operating
instructions
Keep away from childrenExplosive gas

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When trouble arises
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If your vehicle overheats
If your engine overheats:
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and turn off the automatic
air conditioning system.
Check to see if steam is coming out from under the hood.
If you see steam:
Stop the engine. Carefully lift the hood after the steam
subsides and then restart the engine.
If you do not see steam:
Leave the engine running and carefully lift the hood.
Check to see if the cooling fans are operating.
If the fans are operating:
Wait until the temperature of the engine (shown on the
instrument cluster) begins to fall and then stop the
engine.
If the fans are not operating:
Stop the engine immediately and call any authorized
Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional.
After the engine has cooled
down sufficiently, check the
engine coolant level and
inspect the radiator core
(radiator) for any leaks.
If the engine compartment
cover needs to be removed:
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Overheating
If you observe the following, your vehicle may be overheating.
The display on the engine coolant temperature gauge flashes or a loss of
power is experienced.
Steam is coming from under the hood.
CAUTION
To prevent an accident or injury when inspecting under the hood of your
vehicle
If steam is seen coming from under the hood, do not open the hood until
the steam has subsided. The engine compartment may be very hot, caus-
ing serious injury such as burns.
Keep hands and clothing away from the fans and belt while the engine is
running.
Do not loosen the coolant reservoir cap while the engine and radiator are
hot.
Serious injury, such as burns, may result from hot coolant and steam
released under pressure.
Add engine coolant if neces-
sary.
Water can be used in an
emergency if engine coolant
is unavailable.
(P. 4 7 7)
Have the vehicle checked at the nearest authorized Lexus dealer
or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional,
as soon as possible.
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Alphabetical index
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Maintenance
Do-it-yourself maintenance ..359
Maintenance data ..................472
Maintenance requirements....356
Meter
Instrument panel light control ....
162
Meters ...................................161
Mirrors
Inside rear view mirror ...........79
Side mirror heater .................236
Side mirrors ............................81
Vanity mirrors ......................331
Moon roof....................................85
MP3 disc*..................................252
Multi-information display .........167
Odometer ...................................161
Oil
Engine oil .............................369
Opener
Fuel filler door ........................89
Hood .....................................363
Trunk ......................................59
Outer foot lights
Outer foot lights....................320
Wattage .................................481
Outside rear view mirrors
Adjusting and folding .............81
Mirror position memory .........62
Outside temperature display ......168
Overhead courtesy lights
Overhead courtesy lights ......320
Wattage .................................481
Overheating, Engine ..................465Parking assist sensors* ............. 199
Parking brake............................ 160
PCS ........................................... 213
Personal lights
Switch .................................. 323
Pollen removal mode* .............. 232
Power outlet.............................. 338
Power windows .......................... 82
Pre-crash safety system ............ 213
Radar cruise control.................. 184
Radiator .................................... 374
Radio* ...................................... 241
RDS* ........................................ 242
Rear fog lights
Replacing light bulbs ........... 407
Switch .................................. 175
Wattage ................................ 481
Rear turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ........... 407
Wattage ................................ 481
Rear window defogger* ........... 236
Replacing
Electronic key battery .......... 390
Fuses .................................... 393
Light bulbs ........................... 407M
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