differential fluid lexus LC500 2018 Owner's Manual

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4-1. Before driving
NOTICE
●When driving over bumps in the road, drive as slowly as possible to avoid damaging the wheels, underside of the
vehicle, etc.
■If you get a flat tire while driving
A flat or damaged tire may cause the fol-
lowing situations. Hold the steering wheel firmly and gradually depress the brake pedal to slow down the vehicle.
●It may be difficult to control your vehi-
cle.
●The vehicle will make abnormal sounds or vibrations.
●The vehicle will lean abnormally.
Information on what to do in case of a flat tire ( P.384)
■When encountering flooded roads
Do not drive on a road that has flooded after heavy rain etc. Doing so may cause the following serious damage to the vehi-
cle:
●Engine stalling
●Short in electrical components
●Engine damage caused by water immersion
In the event that you drive on a flooded road and the vehicle is flooded, be sure
to have any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer check the following:
●Brake function
●Changes in quantity and quality of oil
and fluid used for the engine, transmis- sion, differentials, etc.
●Lubricant condition for the propeller shaft, bearings and suspension joints
(where possible), and the function of all joints, bearings, etc.
If the shift control system is damaged by flooding, it may not be possible to shift
the shift position to P, or from P to other positions. In this case, contact any autho-rized Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer immedi- ately.
■When parking the vehicle
Always set the parking brake, and shift the shift position to P. Failure to do so may cause the vehicle to move or the
vehicle may accelerate suddenly if the accelerator pedal is accidentally depressed.

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8-1. Specifications
*: Your Lexus vehicle is filled with “Toyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil” at the factory.
Use Lexus approved “Toyota Genuine Differentia l Gear Oil” or an equivalent of match-
ing quality to satisfy the above specification. Please contact any authorized Lexus retailer
or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer for further details.
*1: Minimum pedal clearance when depressed with a force of 500 N (51.0 kgf, 112.4 lbf)
while the engine is running .
When performing the brake pedal inspection, also be sure to check that the brake sys-
tem warning light is not illuminated when the en gine is running ing>. (If the brake system warning light is illuminated, refer to P.368)
*2: Make sure to confirm that the brake system wa rning light (yellow) does not illuminate. (If
the brake system warning ligh t illuminates, refer to P.373)
Differential
Oil capacity0.85 L (0.90 qt., 0.75 Imp. qt.)
Oil type and viscosity
Without LSD (Limited Slip Differential)
Toyota Genuine Differential gear oil LT 75W-85 GL-
5 or equivalent*
With LSD (Limited Slip Differential)
Toyota Genuine Differential gear oil LX 75W-85 GL-
5 or equivalent*
Brakes
Pedal clearance*1132 mm (5.2 in.) Min.
Pedal free play1.0 - 6.0 mm (0.04 - 0.24 in.)
Brake pad wear limit1.0 mm (0.04 in.)
Parking brake indicator*2
When pushing the parking br ake switch for 1 to 4 sec-
onds: comes on
When pulling the pa rking brake switch for 1 to 4 sec-
onds: turns off
Fluid typeSAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3,
SAE J1704 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT 4
Steering
Free playLess than 30 mm (1.2 in.)