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6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
WARNING
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When the engine is hot
Do not remove the engine coolant reser-
voir cap, intercooler coolant reservoir
cap and coolant inlet cap. (P.312)
The cooling system may be under pres-
sure and may spray hot coolant if the cap
is removed, causing serious injuries, such
as burns.
NOTICE
When adding coolant
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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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Be sure to wash it off with water to pre-
vent it from damaging parts or paint.
Checking the radiator, con-
denser and intercooler radiator
(if equipped)
Check the radiator, condenser and
intercooler radiator and clear away
any foreign objects.
If any of the above parts are extremely
dirty or you are not sure of their condi-
tion, have your vehicle inspected by
your Lexus dealer.
WARNING
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When the engine is hot
Do not touch the radiator, condenser or
intercooler radiator as they may be hot
and cause serious injuries, such as burns.
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Checking and adding the brake
fluid
Checking fluid level
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The brake fluid level should be
between the "MAX" and "MIN" lines
on the tank.
RC350/RC300 AWD
RC300
Adding fluid
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Make sure to check the fluid type and
prepare the necessary item.
Fluid type
SAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 3
brake fluid
SAE J1704 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 4
brake fluid
Item
Clean funnel