2021 LEXUS LS500 maintenance

3796-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
6
Maintenance and care
6-3.Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service pre-
cautions
If you perform maintenance by
yourself, be sure to follow the cor-
rect procedure as given in these
sections.
Maintenance
ItemsParts and tools
Battery condition
( P.391)
•Grease
• Conventional
wrench (for terminal
clamp bolts)
Brake fluid level
( P.389)
• FMVSS No.116 DOT
3 or SAE J1703
brake fluid
FMVSS No.116 DOT
4 or SAE J1704
brake fluid
•Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for adding brake fluid)
Engine/inter-
cooler coolant
level ( P.388)
•“Toyota Super Long
Life Coolant” or a
similar high quality
ethylene gly-
col-based non-sili-
cate, non-amine,
non-nitrite and
non-borate coolant
with long-life hybrid
organic acid tech-
nology
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 coolant)
Engine oil level
( P.386)
•“Toyota Genuine
Motor Oil” or equiv-
alent
• Rag or paper towel
•Funnel (used only for adding engine oil)
Fuses ( P.412)
•Fuse with same
amperage rating as
original
Headlight aim
( P.415)• Phillips-head screw-
driver
ItemsParts and tools

3806-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Radiator, con-
denser, inter-
cooler radiator
and intercooler
sub radiator
( P.389)

Tire inflation pres-
sure ( P.406)• Tire pressure gauge
•Compressed air
source
Washer fluid
( P.390)
• Water or washer
fluid containing anti-
freeze (for winter
use)
• Funnel (used only for adding water or
washer fluid)
WARNING
The engine compartment contains many
mechanisms and fluids that may move
suddenly, become hot, or become elec-
trically energized. To avoid death or seri-
ous injury, observe the following
precautions.
■When working on the engine com-
partment
●Keep hands, clothi ng and tools away
from the moving fan and engine drive
belt.
●Be careful not to touch the engine,
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
flammable.
ItemsParts and tools■When working near the electric cool-
ing fan or radiator grille
Be sure the engine switch is off.
With the engine switch in IGNITION
ON mode, the electric cooling fan may
automatically start to run if the air condi-
tioning is on and/or the coolant tempera-
ture is high. ( P.389)
■Safety glasses
Wear safety glasses 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 filter
removed may cause excessive engine
wear due to dirt in the air.

3816-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
6
Maintenance and care
1Pull the hood lock release lever.
The hood will pop up slightly.
2Pull up the auxiliary catch lever and
lift the hood.■Front
2WD models
Hood
Opening the hood
WARNING
■Pre-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
cause an accident, which may result in
death or serious injury.
Positioning a floor jack
When using a floor jack, follow the
instructions in the manual provided
with the jack and perform the oper-
ation safely.
When raising your vehicle with a
floor jack, position the jack cor-
rectly. Improper placement may
damage your vehicle or cause
injury.
Location of the jack point

3826-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
AWD models
■Rear

3836-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
6
Maintenance and care
Fuse boxes (P.412)
Engine oil filler cap ( P.387)
Engine coolant reservoir ( P.388)
Intercooler coolant reservoir ( P.388)
Engine oil level dipstick ( P.386)
Brake fluid reservoir ( P.389)
Washer fluid tank ( P.390)
Radiator ( P.389)
Intercooler radiator ( P.389)
Electric cooling fan
Condenser ( P.389)
Intercooler sub radiator ( P.389)
For AWD models:
The engine oil level dipstick is locate d on the opposite side of the engine.
Engine compartment
Components
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L

3846-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
■Battery
 P.391
■Removing the engine compartment cover
Outside
Front
■Installing the clips
1 Push up center portion
2 Insert
3 Press
■Removing the engine cover
Lift the front of the engine cover
straight up and then pull it forward.
Engine compartment cover
A
NOTICE
■Checking the engine compartment
cover after installation
Make sure that the cover is securely
installed in its original position.
Engine cover

3856-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
6
Maintenance and care
■Installing the engine cover
Engage the claws of the engine cover
to install it.
■Removing the service cover
1 Pull up the passenger side end of
the rubber strip to disengage it
from the vehicle body.
2 Remove the service cover.
Push the tabs and lift away the service
cover.
■Installing the service cover
1 Install the service cover.
Make sure to engage the claws on the
windshield side of th e service cover when
installing the service cover.
NOTICE
■Checking the engine cover after
installation
Make sure that the cover is securely
installed in its original position.
Service cover

3866-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
2Engage the rubber strip to the vehi-
cle body.
With the engine at operating tempera-
ture and turned off, check the oil level
on the dipstick.
■Checking the engine oil
1 Park the vehicle on level ground.
After warming up the engine and
turning it off, wait more than 5 min-
utes for the oil to drain back into the
bottom of the engine.
2 Holding a rag under the end, pull
the dipstick out.
2WD models
AWD models
3 Wipe the dipstick clean.
4 Reinsert the dipstick fully.
5 Holding a rag under the end, pull
the dipstick out and check the oil
level.
Low
Normal
Excessive
The shape of the dipstick may differ
depending on the type of vehicle or
engine.
6Wipe the dipstick and reinsert it
fully.
■Checking the oil type and prepar-
ing the item needed
Make sure to check the oil type and
prepare the items needed before add-
ing oil.
 Engine oil selection
NOTICE
■Checking the service cover after
installation
Make sure that the cover is securely
installed in its original position.
Checking and adding the engine
oil
A
B
C