2011 Lexus HS250h Hybrid system / LEXUS 2011 HS250H OWNERS MANUAL (OM75037U)

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4-2. Maintenance
4
Maintenance and care
General maintenance
Engine compartment
Tr u n k
ItemsCheck points
Brake fluidIs the brake fluid at the correct level?(P.  4 3 7 )
CoolantIs the engine co

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4-2. Maintenance
Vehicle interior
ItemsCheck points
Accelerator pedal
• The accelerator pedal should move smoothly (without uneven pedal 
effort or catching).
Brake pedal
• Does the brake peda

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4
Maintenance and care
ItemsCheck points
Pa r k i n g  b r a ke
• Does the parking brake pedal move smoothly?
• When parked on a slope and the 
parking brake is on, is the veh

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4-2. Maintenance
Vehicle exterior
ItemsCheck points
Doors/trunk• Do the doors and trunk operate smoothly?
Engine hood• Does the engine hood lock system work properly?
Fluid leaks
• There sho

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4-2. Maintenance
4
Maintenance and care
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M) programs
Some states have vehicle emission inspection programs which include
OBD (On Board Diagnostics) checks.  T

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precautions
If you perform maintenance by yourself, be sure to follow the correct pro-
cedure as given in these sections.
ItemsPa r t s  a n

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
4
Maintenance and care
ItemsPa r t s  a n d  t o o l s
Engine oil level (P.  4 3 0 )
• “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or 
equivalent
•Rag or paper towel
•

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
CAUTION
The engine compartment contains many mechanisms and fluids that may move sud-
denly, become hot, or become electrically energized. To avoid death or serious