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LX570_OM_OM60L96U_(U) CAUTION■
If your vehicle is not properly maintained
Improper maintenance could result in se rious damage to the vehicle and possible
serious injury or death. ■
Handling of the battery ●
Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and a wide variety of automobile com-
ponents contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause can-
cer and birth defects and other reproduc tive harm. Work in a well ventilated
area. ●
Oils, fuels and fluids contai ned in vehicles as well as waste produced by compo-
nent wear contain or emit chemicals know n to the State of California to cause
cancer and birth defects or other reprod uctive harm. Avoid exposure and wash
any affected area immediately. ●
Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead com-
pounds which are known to cause brai n damage. Wash your hands after han-
dling. ( P. 762)
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Maintenance and care
LX570_OM_OM60L96U_(U) General maintenance
Engine compartment Items Check points
Battery • Maintenance-free ( P. 762)
Brake fluid • At the correct level? ( P. 759)
Engine coolant • At the correct level? ( P. 757)
Engine oil • At the correct level? ( P. 753)
Exhaust system • No fumes or strange sounds?
Power steering fluid • At the correct level? ( P. 761)
Radiator/condenser/hoses • Not blocked with foreign matter?
( P. 758)
Washer fluid • At the correct level? ( P. 765)Listed below are the general maintenance items that should be performed
at the intervals specified in the “Warranty and Services Guide” or
“Owner’s Manual Supplement”. It is recommended that any problem you
notice should be brought to the attent ion of your Lexus dealer or qualified
service shop for advice.
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Maintenance and care
LX570_OM_OM60L96U_(U) Vehicle exterior Items Check points
Doors • Operate smoothly?
Engine hood • The lock system works properly?
Fluid leaks • Is there any leakage after parking?
Tires • Is the tire inflation pressure cor-
rect?
• The tires should not be damaged or
excessively worn.
• Have the tires been rotated
according to the maintenance
schedule?
• The wheel nuts should not be loose.
Windshield wipers/rear window
wiper • The wiper blades should not show
any signs of cracking, splitting,
wear, contamination or deforma-
tion.
• The wiper blades should clear the
windshield/rear window without
streaking or skipping.
CAUTION■
If the engine is running
Turn off the engine and ensure that there is adequate ventilation before performing
maintenance checks.
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Maintenance and care
LX570_OM_OM60L96U_(U) 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precautions If you perform maintenance yourself, be sure to follow the correct proce-
dures given in these sections.
Items Parts and tools
Battery condition ( P. 762) •Warm water
• Baking soda
•Grease
• Conventional wrench
(for terminal clamp bolts)
Brake fluid level ( P. 759) • FMVSS No.116 DOT 3 or SAE
J1703 brake fluid
•Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for adding brake
fluid)
Engine coolant level ( P. 757) • “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant”
or similar high quality ethylene gly-
col based non-silicate, non-amine,
non-nitrite and non-borate coolant
with long-life hybrid organic acid
technology.
For the U.S.A.:
“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant”
is pre-mixed with 50% coolant and
50% deionized water.
For Canada:
“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant”
is pre-mixed with 55% coolant and
45% deionized water.
• Funnel (used only for adding cool-
ant)
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LX570_OM_OM60L96U_(U) Items Parts and tools
Engine oil level P. 753) • “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or
equivalent
• Rag or paper towel, funnel
(used only for adding oil)
Fuses ( P. 786) • Fuse with same amperage rating as
original
Power steering fluid ( P. 761) • Automatic transmission fluid
DEXRON ®
II or III
•Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for adding power
steering fluid)
Light bulbs ( P. 803) • Bulb with same number and
wattage rating as original
• Phillips-head screwdriver
•Flathead screwdriver
•Wrench
Radiator and condenser
( P. 758)
Tire inflation pressure ( P. 775) • Tire pressure gauge
• Compressed air source
Washer fluid ( P. 765) • Water or washer fluid containing
antifreeze (for winter use)
• Funnel (used only for adding water
or washer fluid)
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Maintenance and care
LX570_OM_OM60L96U_(U) CAUTIONThe 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 t ools away from the moving fa ns and engine drive belt.●
Be careful not to touch the engine, radiator, exhaust mani fold, 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 easily, 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.■
When working near the electric cooling fan or radiator grille
Be sure the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is OFF.
With the “ENGINE START ST OP” switch in IGNITION ON mode, the electric
cooling fan may automatically start to run if the air conditioning is on and/or the
coolant temperature is high. ( P. 758)■
When working on or under the vehicle ●
Do not get under the vehicle with just the jack supporting it.
Always use automotive jack st ands or other solid supports.●
Use eye protection to prevent flying or falling material, fluid spray, etc. from get-
ting in your eyes.
NOTICE■
If you remove the air cleaner filter
Driving with the air cleaner removed may cause excessive engine wear due to dirt
in the air.
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Maintenance and care
LX570_OM_OM60L96U_(U) Engine compartment
Power steering fluid reservoir
( P. 761)
Engine oil level dipstick
( P. 753)
Engine oil filler cap
( P. 754)
Brake fluid reservoir
( P. 759) Fuse box ( P. 786)
Washer fluid tank ( P. 765)
Battery ( P. 762)
Cooling fans
Condenser ( P. 758)
Radiator ( P. 758)
Engine coolant reservoir
( P. 757)
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7524-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
LX570_OM_OM60L96U_(U) Engine compartment cover
■ Removing the cover
Front
Right-hand side
Left-hand side