2011 LEXUS RX350 Owners Manual

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CAUTION
The engine compartment contains many mechanisms and fluids that may move sud-
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Hood
CAUTION
nPre-driving check
Check that the hood is fully closed and locked. 
If the hood is not locked properly, it may open while the vehicle is in motion and

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Positioning a floor jack
When raising your vehicle with a floor jack, position the jack correctly.
Improper placement may damage your vehicl

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CAUTION
nWhen raising your vehicle
Make sure to observe the following precautions to reduce the possibility of death or
serious injury:
lWhen using a floor jack, fo

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Engine compartment
Engine oil filler cap
(�→P. 466)
Engine oil level dipstick
(�→P. 466)
Battery (�→P.  4 74 )
Brake fluid reservoir
(

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Engine compartment covers
nRemoving the engine compartment covers
Outside
Front
nInstalling the clips

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Battery cover
Removing the battery cover.
NOTICE
nWhen installing the battery cover
Securely install the cover over the battery. Failure to

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Engine oil
With the engine at operating temperature and turned off, check the oil
level on the dipstick.
nChecking the engine oil
Park the vehicle on level ground.