Under Hood - General Maintenance - Lexus 2005 IS300 User Manual

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UNDER HOOD
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
1. GENERAL NOTES
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Maintenance requirements vary depending on the country.
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Check the maintenance schedule in the owner's manual supplement.
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Following the maintenance schedule is mandatory.
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Determine the appropriate time to service the vehicle using either miles driven or time (month) elapsed,
whichever reaches the specification first.
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Maintain similar intervals between periodic maintenance unless noted.
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Failing to check each vehicle part could lead to poor engine performance and increase exhaust emis-
sions.
2. WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID
Check that there is sufficient fluid in the tank.
3. ENGINE COOLANT LEVEL
Check that the coolant level is between the "FULL" and "LOW" lines on the see-through reservoir.
4. RADIATOR AND HOSES
(a) Check that the front of the radiator is clean and free of leaves, dirt and bugs.
(see page CO-15
(b) Check the hoses for cracks, kinks, rotting and loose connections.
5. BATTERY ELECTROLYTE LEVEL
Check that the electrolyte level of all the battery cells is between the upper and lower lines on the case.
6. BRAKE FLUID LEVEL
Check that the brake fluid levels are near the upper level line on the see-through reservoirs.
7. ENGINE DRIVE BELT
Check the drive belt for fraying, cracks, wear or oiliness.
8. ENGINE OIL LEVEL
Check if the level of engine oil is between "F" and "L" on the dipstick with the engine turned off.
9. POWER STEERING FLUID LEVEL
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Check the level on the dipstick.
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The level should be in the "HOT" or "COLD"range depending on the fluid temperature.
10. AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID LEVEL
(a) Park the vehicle on a level surface.
(b) With the engine idling and the parking brake applied, shift the selector into all the positions from "P"
to "L". Then shift the "P" position.
(c) Pull out the dipstick and wipe off the fluid with a clean shop rag. Re-insert the dipstick and check that
the fluid level is in the "HOT" range.
(d) Perform this check with the fluid at the normal driving temperature: 70 to 80°C (158 to 176°F).
HINT:
After extended driving under harsh conditions (high speeds, hot weather, heavy traffic or pulling a trailer),
let the engine cool own for approximately 30 minutes before checking the fluid level.
11. EXHAUST SYSTEM
Check for unusual exhaust sounds or abnormal exhaust fumes. Locate the cause and correct it.
2005 LEXUS IS300 (RM1140U)
MAINTENANCE
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- UNDER HOOD
Author :
MA003-51
Date :
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