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6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precautions
If you perform maintenance by yourself, be sure to follow the correct
procedure as given in these sections.
ItemsParts and tools
12-volt battery condition (P. 502)
•Grease
• Conventional wrench
(for terminal clamp bolts)
Engine/power control unit
coolant level ( P. 498)
•“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” or
a similar high quality ethylene glycol-
based non-silicate, non-amine, non-
nitrite and non-borate coolant with
long-life hybrid organic acid technol-
ogy
“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is
pre-mixed with 50% coolant and
50% deionized water.
• Funnel (used only for adding coolant)
Engine oil level ( P. 495)
• “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or
equivalent
•Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for adding engine
oil)
Fuses ( P. 535)• Fuse with same amperage rating as
original
Light bulbs ( P. 541)
• Bulb with same number and wattage
rating as original
• Phillips-head screwdriver
• Flathead screwdriver
•Wrench
Radiator and condenser ( P. 500)
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Maintenance and care
LS600h/LS600hL_EE(OM50G20E)
Tire inflation pressure (P. 525)• Tire pressure gauge
• Compressed air source
Washer fluid ( P. 501)
• Water or washer fluid containing anti-
freeze (for winter use)
• Funnel (used only for adding water or
washer fluid)
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
●Make sure that the indicator on the power switch and the “READY” indicator are
both off.
●Keep hands, clothing and tools away from the moving fan and engine drive belt.
●Be careful not to touch the engine, power control unit, radiator, exhaust manifold,
etc. right after driving as they may be hot. Oil and other fluids may also be hot.
●Do not leave anything that may burn easily, such as paper and rags, in the engine
compartment.
●Do not smoke, cause sparks or expose an open flame to fuel. Fuel fumes are flam-
mable.
●Take care because brake fluid can harm your hands or eyes and damage painted
surfaces. If fluid gets on your hands or in your eyes, flush the affected area with
clean water immediately.
If you still experience disc omfort, consult a doctor.
■When working near the electric cooling fans or radiator grille
Be sure the power switch is off.
With the power switch in 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. 500)
■Safety glasses
Wear safety glasses to prevent flying or falling material, fluid spray, etc. from get-
ting in your eyes.
ItemsParts and tools
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LS600h/LS600hL_EE(OM50G20E)
■Adding engine oil
If the oil level is below or near the
low level mark, add engine oil of
the same type as that already in
the engine.
Make sure to check the oil type and prepare the items needed before
adding oil.
Remove the oil filler cap by turning it counterclockwise.
Add engine oil slowly, checking the dipstick.
Install the oil filler cap by turning it clockwise.
Engine oil selection P. 624
Oil quantity
(Low Full) 1.5 L (1.6 qt., 1.3 Imp. qt.)
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