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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
4
Maintenance and care
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 injury,
observe the following precautions.
■When working on the engine compartment
●Keep hands, clothing, and tools away from the moving fan and engine drive belt.
●Be careful not to touch the engine, radiator , exhaust manifold, etc. right after driv-
ing as they may be hot. Oil and other fluids may also be hot.
●Do not leave anything that may burn easi ly, such as paper or rags, in the engine
compartment.
●Do not smoke, cause sparks or expose an open flame to fuel or the battery. Fuel
and battery fumes are flammable.
●Be extremely cautious when working on the battery. It contains poisonous and
corrosive sulfuric acid.
ItemsPa r t s a n d t o o l s
Engine oil level ( P. 4 2 0 )
• “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or
equivalent
• Rag or paper towel, funnel (used only for adding engine oil)
Fuses ( P. 4 5 1 )• Fuse with same amperage rating as
original
Tire inflation pressure ( P. 4 4 1 )• Tire pressure gauge
• Compressed air source
Headlight aim ( P. 4 6 6 )• Phillips-head screwdriver
Radiator and condenser (P. 4 2 5 )
Wa s h e r f l u i d ( P. 4 3 0 )
• Water washer fluid containing anti-
freeze (for winter use)
•Funnel
500
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a warning message is displayed
Stop the vehicle immediately.A buzzer sounds and a warning message is shown on the multi-informa-
tion display. The following warnings indicate the possibility of damage to
the vehicle that may lead to an acci dent. Immediately stop the vehicle in a
safe place and contact your Lexus dealer.
MessageDetails
(U.S.A)
(Canada) (Flashing)Indicates an abnormal engine oil pressure.The warning light may turn on if the engine oil pres-
sure is too low.
If a warning is shown on the multi-information display, stay calm and per-
form the following actions:
Master warning light
The master warning light also
comes on or flashes in order to
indicate that a message is cur-
rently being displayed on the
multi-information display.
Multi-information display
If any of the warning lights turns on again after performing the follow-
ing actions, contact your Lexus dealer.
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Alphabetical index
Warning buzzersBrake system ......................................... 491
Open door .......................................... 493
Seat belt reminder ............................ 493
Warning lights Anti-lock brake system .................. 492
Brake assist system .......................... 492
Brake system ......................................... 491
Charging system ................................. 491
Electric power steering systemwarning light ..................................... 492
Low fuel level....................................... 493
Malfunction indicator lamp .......... 492
Master warning light ........................ 493
Open door ........................................... 493
Pre-collision system ......................... 492
Pretensioners ...................................... 492
Seat belt reminder light .................. 493
SRS airbags .......................................... 492
Tire pressure warning light........................................................ 493
Warning messages Dynamic radar cruise control ........................ 501, 503
Engine oil level ....................................503
Engine oil maintenance..................503
Engine oil pressure.......................... 500
Hood .......................................................503
Intuitive parking assist .......... 501, 503
Open door ...........................................503
Parking brake ......................................503
Pre-collision system .............. 501, 503
Retractable hardtop .............. 501, 503 Smart access system with
push-button start ............................. 510
Steering lock.......................................... 501
Trunk ....................................................... 503
Washer fluid ........................................ 503
Washer Checking .............................................. 430
Preparing and checking before winter .................................... 233
Switch........................................................ 182
Washing and waxing ...........................396
Weight Cargo capacity ................................... 229
Load limits ............................................. 232
Weight.....................................................552
Wheels ...................................................... 445
Window glasses ...................................... 82
Window lock switch ...............................83
Windows Power windows ..................................... 82
Rear window defogger.................... 251
Washer .................................................... 182
Windshield wiper de-icer.................. 252
Windshield wipers................................. 182
Wireless remote control key Replacing the battery.......................449
WMA disc* ...............................................271W
*: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
