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5003-4. Using the audio system
NOTICE■
CD player precautions
Failure to follow the precautions below ma y result in serious damage to the CDs or
the player itself. ●
Do not insert anything other than CDs into the CD slot.●
Do not apply oil to the CD player.●
Store CDs away from direct sunlight.●
Never try to disassemble any part of the CD player. ●
Do not insert more than one CD at a time.
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6504-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior
■
Automatic car washes ●
Before washing the vehicle:
•Fold the mirrors.
• Turn off the power back door system.●
Brushes used in automatic car washes may scratch the vehicle surface and
harm your vehicle’s paint.●
In certain automatic car washes, the re ar spoiler may interfere with machine
operation. This may prevent the vehicle fr om being cleaned properly or result in
damage to the rear spoiler.
■
High pressure car washes
●
Do not allow the nozzles of the car wash to come within close proximity of the
windows.
●
Before using the car wash, check that the fuel filler door on your vehicle is closed
properly.Perform the following to protect the vehicle and maintain it in prime condi-
tion:
● Working from top to bottom, liber ally apply water to the vehicle
body, wheel wells and underside of the vehicle to remove any dirt
and dust.
● Wash the vehicle body using a sponge or soft cloth, such as a
chamois.
● For hard-to-remove marks, use car wash soap and rinse thor-
oughly with water.
● Wipe away any water.
● Wax the vehicle when the waterproof coating deteriorates.If water does not bead on a clean surface, apply wax when the vehicle
body is cool.
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6524-1. Maintenance and care
NOTICE■
To prevent paint deterioration and corros ion on the body and components (alu-
minum wheels etc.) ●
Wash the vehicle immediately in the following cases:
• After driving near the sea coast
• After driving on salted roads
• If you see coal tar or tree sap on the paint surface
• If you see dead in sects, insect droppings or bird droppings on the paint
• After driving in an area contaminated with soot, oily smoke, mine dust, iron
powder or chemical substances
• If the vehicle becomes heavily soiled in dust or mud
• If liquids such as benzene and gasoline are spilled on the paint surface●
If the paint is chipped or scratched, have it repaired immediately.●
To prevent the wheels from corroding, remove any dirt and store in a place with
low humidity when storing the wheels.■
Cleaning the exterior lights ●
Wash carefully. Do not use organic substances or scrub with a hard brush.
This may damage the surfaces of the lights.●
Do not apply wax to the surfaces of the lights.
Wax may cause damage to the lenses.■
To prevent damage to the windshield wiper arms
When lifting the wiper arms away from th e windshield, pull the driver side wiper
arm upward first, and repeat for the passenger side. When returning the wipers to
their original position, do so from the passenger side first.■
When using an automatic car wash (vehicle s with rain-sensing windshield wipers)
Set the wiper switch to the off position.
If the wiper switch is in , the wipers may operate and the wiper blades may
be damaged.
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6584-2. Maintenance
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 reproductive harm. Work in a well ventilated area.●
Oils, fuels and fluids contained in vehicles as well as waste produced by compo-
nent wear contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause
cancer and birth defects or other reproductive 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 brain damage. Wash your hands after han-
dling. ( P. 6 8 1 )
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6594-2. Maintenance
4
Maintenance and care General maintenance
Engine compartment Items Check points
Battery Check the connections.
( P. 6 8 1 )
Brake fluid Is the brake fluid at the correct level?
( P. 6 7 9 )
Engine coolant Is the coolant at the correct level?
( P. 6 7 7 )
Engine oil Is the engine oil at the correct level?
( P. 6 74 )
Exhaust system There should not be any fumes or
strange sounds.
Radiator/condenser/hoses The radiator and condenser should
be free from foreign objects.
( P. 6 7 8 )
Wa s h e r f l u i d Is there sufficient washer fluid?
( P. 6 8 3 )Listed below are the general maintenance items that should be performed
at the intervals specified in the “Warranty and Service Guide” or “Owner’s
Manual Supplement”. It is recomme nded that any problem you notice
should be brought to the attention of your Lexus dealer or qualified service
shop for advice.
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6654-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
4
Maintenance and care Items Pa r t s a n d t o o l s
Engine oil level ( P. 6 74 ) • “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or
equivalent
•Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for adding
engine oil)
Fuses ( P. 7 0 3 ) • Fuse with same amperage rating as
original
Tire inflation pressure ( P. 6 9 3 ) • Tire pressure gauge
• Compressed air source
Headlight aim ( P. 7 1 6 ) • Phillips-head screwdriver
Radiator and condenser ( P. 6 7 8 )
Wa s h e r f l u i d ( P. 6 8 3 ) • Water or washer fluid containing
antifreeze (for winter use)
• Funnel (used only for adding water
or washer fluid)
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6664-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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 tools away from the moving fans 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 and 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 fans or radiator grille
Be sure the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is off.
With the “ENGINE START STOP” switch in IGNITION ON mode, the electric
cooling fans may automatically start to run if the air conditioning is on and/or the
coolant temperature is high. ( P. 6 7 8 )■
Safety glasses
Wear safety glasses to prevent flying or falling material, fluid spray, etc. from getting
in your eyes.
NOTICE■
If you remove the air cleaner filter
Driving with the air cleaner filter removed may cause excessive engine wear due to
dirt in the air.
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6704-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Engine compartment
Engine oil filler cap
( P. 675)
Engine oil level dipstick
( P. 6 74 )
Battery ( P. 6 8 1 )
Brake fluid reservoir
( P. 6 7 9 )
Fuse box ( P. 703) Engine coolant reservoir
( P. 677)
Condenser ( P. 6 7 8 )
Radiator ( P. 6 7 8 )
Electric cooling fans
Washer fluid tank ( P. 683)