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Maintenance and care
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Engine compartment
Power steering fluid reservoir(→P. 389)
Engine oil filler cap (→P. 384)
Engine oil level dipstick (→P. 383)
Brake fluid reservoir (→P. 388)
Battery ( →P. 391)Fuse box ( →P. 4 1 3 )
Electric cooling fans
Condenser ( →P. 388)
Radiator ( →P. 388)
Washer fluid tank (→P. 393)
Engine coolant reservoir (→P. 386)
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Engine compartment cover■ Removing the engine compartment cover
Front
Right-hand side
When installing the cover, make sure that the engine coolant reservoir
hose positioned as shown in the illustration. Left-hand side
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Engine coolantThe coolant level is satisfactory if it is between the F and L lines on the res-
ervoir when the engine is cold. Full
Low
If the level is on or below the L line,
add coolant up to the F line.
NOTICE
■To prevent serious engine damage
Check the oil level on regular basis.
■When replacing the engine oil
●Be careful not to spill engine oil on the vehicle components.
●Avoid overfilling, or the engine could be damaged.
●Check the oil level on the dipstick every time you refill the vehicle.
●Be sure the engine oil filler cap is properly retightened.
■When adding the engine coolant
When installing the reservoir cap, make sure
that the engine coolant reservoir hose posi-
tioned as shown in the illustration.
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■Overheating
If you observe the following, your vehicle may be overheating.
●The engine coolant temperature gauge enters the red zone or a loss of power is
experienced.
●Steam is coming from under the hood.
Add engine coolant if neces-
sary.
Water can be used in an emer-
gency measure if engine coolant
is unavailable. (→P. 4 9 6 )
Install the reservoir cap.
Make sure that the engine cool-
ant reservoir hose is positioned
as shown in the illustration.
Have the vehicle checked at your nearest Lexus dealer as soon as pos-
sible.
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