Lexus LS 500 2019 Owner's Manual page 370

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6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Items
Tire inflation pres-
sure (P.395)
Washer fluid
(P.379)
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
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 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 is off.
With the engine switch in IGNITION
ON mode, the electric cooling fan may
automatically start to run if the air condi-
tioning is on and/or the coolant tempera-
ture is high. (P.378)
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Parts and tools
• Tire pressure gauge
• Compressed air
source
• Water or washer
fluid containing anti-
freeze (for winter
use)
• Funnel (used only for
adding water or
washer fluid)
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.