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MAINTENANCE
388Battery
Your Lexus has a maintenance free battery. You do not have
to add distilled water. For longer life of the battery, however,
see page 450 for additional information.
Brake fluid level
Make sure the brake fluid level is correct. See page 421 for
additional information.
Engine oil level
Check the level on the dipstick with the engine turned off and
the vehicle parked on a level spot.
See page 410 for additional
information.
Suspension fluid level
Make sure the suspension fluid level is correct. See page 423
for additional information.
Power steering fluid level
Check the level through the reservoir. The level should be in
the “HOT” or “COLD” range depending on the fluid
temperature. See page 422 for additional information.
Exhaust system
If you notice any change in the sound of the exhaust or smell
exhaust fumes, have the cause located and corrected
immediately. (See “Engine exhaust caution” on page 255.)
Vehicle interior
Items listed below should be checked regularly, e.g. while
performing periodic services, cleaning the vehicle, etc.
Lights
Make sure the headlights, stop lights, tail lights, turn signal
lights, and other lights are working. Check headlight aim.
Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers
Check that all service reminder indicators and warning
buzzers function properly.
Steering wheel
Check that it ha s the specified free play. Be alert for changes
in steering condition, such as hard steering, excessive free
play or strange noise.
Seats
Check that all front seat controls such as seat adjusters,
seatback recliner, etc. operate smoothly. Check that the head
restraints move up and down smoothly and that the locks hold
securely in any latched position. For folding −down rear
seatbacks, swing− up rear seat cushions and detachable third
seats, check that the latches lock securely.
Seat belts
Check that the seat belt system such as buckles, retractors
and anchors operate properly and smoothly. Make sure the
belt webbing is not cut, frayed, worn or damaged.
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SECTION 6 – 3
417
SERVICE PROCEDURES AND
SPECIFICATIONS
Chassis
Specifications418
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Checking brake fluid 421
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Checking power steering fluid 422
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Checking suspension fluid AHC 423
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Checking tire inflation pressure 424
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Tire information 428
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Types of tires 436
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Rotating tires 437
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Checking and replacing tires 438
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Installing snow tires and chains 440
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Replacing wheels 442
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Aluminum wheel precautions 443
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Suspension and chassis 443
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CHASSIS
419
– CHASSIS LUBRICATION
Wheel bearings
Lithium base wheel bearing grease, NLGI No.2
Steering knucklesMolybdenum −disulfide lithium base chassis grease, NLGI No.2
Propeller shafts
Spider
Slide yokeLithium base chassis grease, NLGI No.2
Molybdenum −disulfide lithium base chassis grease, NLGI No.2 or
lithium base chassis grease, NLGI No.2
– AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Fluid capacity Drain and refill
Up to 3.0 L (3.2 qt., 2.6 lmp.qt.)
Fluid typeToyota Genuine ATF Type WS *
*Change automatic transmission fluid only as necessary.
Generally, it is necessary to change automatic transmission
fluid only if your vehicle is driven under one of the Special
Operating Conditions listed in your “Owner’s Manual
Supplement / Scheduled Maintenance”. When changing the
automatic transmission fluid, use only “Toyota Genuine ATF
Type WS” (ATF JWS3324 or NWS9638) to aid in assuring
maximum transmission performance.NOTICE
Using automatic transmission fluid other than “Toyota
Genuine ATF T ype WS” may cause deterioration in shift
quality, locking up of your transmission accompanied
by vibration, and ultimately damage the automatic
transmission of your vehicle.
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CHASSIS
420– STEERING
Free play
Less than 40 mm (1.6 in.)
Power steering fluidAutomatic transmission fluid DEXRONII or III
– SUSPENSION
Fluid type
Suspension fluid AHC
– TIRES AND WHEELS
Tire sizeP275/60R18 111H
Tire inflation pressure
Recommended cold tire inflation pressure
Normal driving
Trailer towing
Front 200 kPa (2.0 kgf/cm2 or bar, 29 psi)
Rear 220 kPa (2.2 kgf/cm2 or bar, 32 psi)
Spare 220 kPa (2.2 kgf/cm2 or bar, 32 psi)
Front 220 kPa (2.2 kgf/cm
2 or bar, 32 psi)
Rear 240 kPa (2.4 kgf/cm2 or bar, 35 psi)
Spare 240 kPa (2.4 kgf/cm2 or bar, 35 psi)
Wheel size18 x 8J
Wheel nut torque131 N·m (13.4 kgf·m, 97 ft·lbf.)
NOTE:
For complete information on tires (e.g. replacing tires or replacing wh\
eels), see “Checking tire inflation pressure”
through “Aluminum wheel precautions” on page 424 through 443.
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