6-3. Do-It-Yourself Maintenance - Lexus LC500 2017 Owner's Manual

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6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance

Items
• "Toyota Genuine Motor
Engine oil level
• Rag or paper towel
(→P.293)
• Funnel (used only for
Fuses • Fuse with same amper-
(→P.319)
• Phillips-head screw-
Headlight aim
Light bulbs
(→P.324)
Radiator and
condenser
(→P.296)
Tire inflation
• Tire pressure gauge
pressure
• Compressed air source
(→P.313)
• Water or washer fluid
Washer fluid
(→P.297) • Funnel (used only for
WARNING
The engine compartment contains many
mechanisms and fluids that may move
suddenly, become hot, or become elec-
trically energized. To avoid death or seri-
ous injury, observe the following
precautions.
When working on the engine com-
■
partment
LC500h: Make sure that the "IGNI-
●
TION ON" on the multi-information
display and the "READY" indicator are
both off.
Keep hands, clothing and tools away
●
from the moving fan and engine drive
belt.
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Parts and tools
Oil" or equivalent
adding engine oil)
age rating as original
driver
⎯
⎯
containing antifreeze
(for winter use)
adding water or washer
fluid)
● LC500: 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.
LC500h: Be careful not to touch the
engine, power control unit, radiator,
exhaust manifold, etc. right after driv-
ing as they may be hot. Oil and other
fluids may also be hot.
Do not leave anything that may burn
●
easily, such as paper and rags, in the
engine compartment.
Do not smoke, cause sparks or expose
●
an open flame to fuel. Fuel fumes are
flammable.
When working near the electric cool-
■
ing fan or radiator grille
Be sure the engine switch <power
switch> is off.
With the engine switch <power switch> in
IGNITION ON mode <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.296)
Safety glasses
■
Wear safety glasses to prevent flying or
falling material, fluid spray, etc. from get-
ting in your eyes.
NOTICE
If you remove the air cleaner filter
■
Driving with the air cleaner filter
removed may cause excessive engine
wear due to dirt in the air.