Lexus RX450h Owner's Manual page 370

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6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Items Parts and tools
• Bulb with same num-
ber and wattage rat-
Light bulbs ing as original
(P.404) • Flathead screw-
driver
• Wrench
Radiator and con-
denser (P.376)
• Tire pressure gauge
Tire inflation pres-
• Compressed air
sure (P.392)
source
• Water or washer
fluid containing anti-
freeze (for winter
Washer fluid
use)
(P.377)
• Funnel (used only for
adding water or
washer fluid)
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
● Make sure that the "ACCESSORY" or
"IGNITION ON" on the multi-infor-
mation display and the "READY" indi-
cator are both off.
Keep hands, clothing and tools away
●
from the moving fan and engine drive
belt.
Be careful not to touch the engine,
●
power control unit, 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 power switch is off.

With the power switch in ON mode, the
electric cooling fans may automatically
start to run if the air conditioning is on
and/or the coolant temperature is high.
(P.376)
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.