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5-6. Using the other interior features

when operating Lexus Enform Remote. 

In some states, use of Lexus Enform 

Remote may violate state or local laws. 

Before using Lexus Enform Remote, 

check your state and local laws.

●

Any malfunction of the Lexus should be 

repaired by your Lexus dealer.

●

Lexus Enform Remote is designed to 

work at temperatures above -22°F (-

30°C). This specification is related to the 

Lexus Enform Remote operation, but is 

dependent on the vehicle’s operating 

temperature range which may be differ-

ent.

●

Content is subject to change without 

notice.

●

Some features of the Lexus Enform 

Remote may not be available on some 

models.

●

Additional information can be found at 

www.lexus.com/enform/.

●

Availability of functions of the Lexus 

Enform service is dependent on network 

reception level.

■

Safety information for Lexus Enform 

Remote

Refer to the safety information for Safety 

Connect: 

P.291

*

: If equipped

■

Availability of service

Lexus Enform Service Connect is not avail-

able in some countries or areas.

■

Lexus Enform Service Connect Infor-

mation

Availability of functions of the Lexus Enform 

Service Connect is dependent on network 

reception level.

■

Safety information for Lexus Enform 

Service Connect

Refer to the safety information for Safety 

Connect: 

P.291

Lexus Enform Service Con-
nect

*

Lexus Enform Service Connect 
uses DCM (Data Communication 
Module) to collect and transmit 
vehicle data that allows Lexus to 
provide:
 Vehicle Health Report (VHR) 

(Safety Recalls, Service Cam-
paigns, Current Vehicle Alerts, 
Required Maintenance, and Vehi-
cle Condition Status)

 Maintenance Notifications
 Vehicle Alert Notifications
For details about this service and 
how to register, refer to 
http://www.lexus.com/enform/.
The Lexus Enform Service Con-
nect is achieved by using a DCM 
built in the vehicle.

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6

6

Maintenance and

 care

Maintenance and care

6-1. Maintenance and care

Cleaning and protecting the vehi-

cle exterior................................

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Cleaning and protecting the vehi-

cle interior .................................

299

6-2. Maintenance

Maintenance requirements ...

301

General maintenance.............

302

Emission inspection and mainte-

nance (I/M) programs .........

305

6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance

Do-it-yourself service precautions

........................................................

306

Hood...............................................

308

Positioning a floor jack............

308

Engine compartment................

310

Tires .................................................

316

Tire inflation pressure..............

325

Wheels...........................................

327

Air conditioning filter...............

328

Electronic key battery.............

330

Checking and replacing fuses

331

Headlight aim..............................

333

Light bulbs....................................

335

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6-1. Maintenance and care

6-1.Maintenance and care

 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 thoroughly with 
water.

 Wipe away any water.
 Wax the vehicle when the water-

proof coating deteriorates.

If water does not bead on a clean surface, 
apply wax when the vehicle body is cool.

■

Self-restoring coat

The vehicle body has a self-restoring coat-

ing that is resistant to small surface 

scratches caused in a car wash etc.

●

The coating lasts for 5 to 8 years from 

when the vehicle is delivered from the 

plant.

●

The restoration time differs depending on 

the depth of the scratch and outside tem-

perature.

The restoration time may become 

shorter when the coating is warmed by 

applying warm water.

●

Deep scratches caused by keys, coins, 

etc. cannot be restored.

●

Do not use wax that contain abrasives.

■

Automatic car washes

●

Fold the mirrors before washing the vehi-

cle. Start washing from the front of the 

vehicle. Make sure to extend the mirrors 

before driving.

●

Brushes used in automatic car washes 

may scratch the vehicle body and dam-

age the paint.

●

Rear spoiler (if equipped) may not be 

washable in some automatic car washes. 

There may also be an increased risk of 

damage to vehicle.

■

High pressure car washes

●

Do not allow the nozzles of the car wash 

to come within close proximity of the win-

dows.

●

Before using the car wash, check that the 

fuel filler door on your vehicle is closed 

properly.

■

Notes for the smart access system with 

push-button start

If the door handle becomes wet while the 

electronic key is within the effective range, 

the door may lock and unlock repeatedly. In 

that case, follow the following correction 

procedures to wash the vehicle:

●

Place the key in a position 6 ft. (2 m) or 

more separate from the vehicle while the 

vehicle is being washed. (Take care to 

ensure that the key is not stolen.)

●

Set the electronic key to battery-saving 

mode to disable the smart access system 

with push-button start. (

P.101)

■

Aluminum wheels

●

Remove any dirt immediately by using a 

neutral detergent.

●

Wash detergent off with water immedi-

ately after use.

●

To protect the paint from damage, make 

sure to observe the following precau-

tions.

• Do not use acidic, alkaline or abrasive 

detergent

• Do not use hard brushes

• Do not use detergent on the wheels when 

they are hot, such as after driving or park-

ing in hot weather

Cleaning and protecting the 
vehicle exterior

Perform cleaning in a manner 
appropriate to each component 
and its material.

Cleaning instructions

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Maintenance and

 care

■

Bumpers

Do not scrub with abrasive cleaners.

■

Front side windows water-repellent 

coating

●

The following precautions can extend the 

effectiveness of the water-repellent coat-

ing.

• Remove any dirt, etc. from the front side 

windows regularly.

• Do not allow dirt and dust to accumulate 

on the windows for a long period.

Clean the windows with a soft, damp 

cloth as soon as possible.

• Do not use wax or glass cleaners that 

contain abrasives when cleaning the win-

dows.

• Do not use any metallic objects to 

remove condensation build up.

●

When the water-repellent performance 

has become insufficient, the coating can 

be repaired. Contact your Lexus dealer.

WARNING

■

When washing the vehicle

Do not apply water to the inside of the 

engine compartment. Doing so may 

cause the electrical components etc. to 

catch fire.

■

When cleaning the windshield (vehi-

cles with rain-sensing windshield wip-

ers)

Set the wiper switch to off.
If the wiper switch is in “AUTO”, the wip-

ers may operate unexpectedly in the fol-

lowing situations, and may result in hands 

being caught or other serious injuries 

and cause damage to the wiper blades.

Off

AUTO

●

When the upper part of the windshield 

where the raindrop sensor is located is 

touched by hand

●

When a wet rag or similar is held close 

to the raindrop sensor

●

If something bumps against the wind-

shield

●

If you directly touch the raindrop sen-

sor body or if something bumps into 

the raindrop sensor

■

Precautions regarding the exhaust 

pipes and rear bumper diffusers

As exhaust gases cause the exhaust 

pipes and rear bumper diffusers to 

become quite hot, do not touch the 

exhaust pipes and rear bumper diffusers 

while the engine is running or immedi-

ately after the engine is turned off.
When washing the vehicle, be careful not 

to touch the exhaust pipes and rear 

bumper diffusers until they have cooled 

sufficiently, as touching hot exhaust pipes 

and rear bumper diffusers can cause 

burns.

A

B

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WARNING

■

Precaution regarding the rear 

bumper with Blind Spot Monitor (if 

equipped)

If the paint of the rear bumper is chipped 

or scratched, the system may malfunc-

tion. If this occurs, consult your Lexus 

dealer.

NOTICE

■

To prevent paint deterioration and 

corrosion on the body and compo-

nents (aluminum wheels etc.)

●

Wash the vehicle immediately in the 

following cases:

• After driving near the sea coast
• After driving on salted roads
• If coal tar, pollen or tree sap is present 

on the paint surface

• If dead insects, insect droppings or 

bird droppings are present on the 

paint surface

• After driving in an area contaminated 

with soot, oily smoke, mine dust, iron 

powder or chemical substances

• If the vehicle becomes heavily soiled 

with 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.

■

When using an automatic car wash 

(vehicles with rain-sensing windshield 

wipers)

Set the wiper switch to the off position.
If the wiper switch is in “AUTO”, the wip-

ers may operate and the wiper blades 

may be damaged.

■

When using a high-pressure car wash

●

When washing the vehicle, do not let 

water of the high-pressure washer hit 

directly or the vicinity of the camera. 

Due to the shock from the high-pres-

sure water, it is possible the device may 

not operate as normal.

●

Do not bring the nozzle tip close to 

boots (rubber or resin manufactured 

cover), connectors or the following 

parts. The parts may be damaged if 

they come into contact with high-pres-

sure water.

• Traction related parts
• Steering  parts
• Suspension parts
• Brake parts

●

Keep the cleaning nozzle at least 11.9 

in. (30 cm) away from the vehicle 

body. Otherwise resin section, such as 

molding and bumpers, may be 

deformed and damaged.

Also, do not continuously hold the 

nozzle in the same place.

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Maintenance and

 care

 Remove dirt and dust using a vac-

uum cleaner. Wipe dirty surfaces 
with a cloth dampened with luke-
warm water.

 If dirt cannot be removed, wipe it off 

with a soft cloth dampened with 
neutral detergent diluted to approx-
imately 1%.
Wring out any excess water from 
the cloth and thoroughly wipe off 
remaining traces of detergent and 
water.

■

Shampooing the carpets

There are several commercial foaming-type 

cleaners available. Use a sponge or brush 

to apply the foam. Rub in overlapping cir-

cles. Do not use water. Wipe dirty surfaces 

and let them dry. Excellent results are 

obtained by keeping the carpet as dry as 

possible.

■

Handling the seat belts

Clean with mild soap and lukewarm water 

using a cloth or sponge. Also check the 

belts periodically for excessive wear, fraying 

or cuts.

■

When cleaning the carpeted portions of 

the glove box, console box, etc.

If a strong adhesive tape is used, there is a 

possibility that the surface of the carpet 

could be damaged.

Cleaning and protecting the 
vehicle interior

Perform cleaning in a manner 
appropriate to each component 
and its material.

Protecting the vehicle interior

WARNING

■

Water in the vehicle

●

Do not splash or spill liquid in the vehi-

cle.

Doing so may cause electrical compo-

nents etc. to malfunction or catch fire.

●

Do not get any of the SRS components 

or wiring in the vehicle interior wet. 

(

P.28)

An electrical malfunction may cause 

the airbags to deploy or not function 

properly, resulting in death or serious 

injury.

■

Cleaning the interior (especially 

instrument panel)

Do not use polish wax or polish cleaner. 

The instrument panel may reflect off the 

windshield, obstructing the driver’s view 

and leading to an accident, resulting in 

death or serious injury.

NOTICE

■

Cleaning detergents

●

Do not use the following types of 

detergent, as they may discolor the 

vehicle interior or cause streaks or 

damage to painted surfaces:

• Non-seat portions: Organic sub-

stances such as benzene or gasoline, 

alkaline or acidic solutions, dye, and 

bleach

• Seats: Alkaline or acidic solutions, 

such as thinner, benzene, and alcohol

●

Do not use polish wax or polish 

cleaner. The instrument panel’s or 

other interior part’s painted surface 

may be damaged.

■

Preventing damage to leather sur-

faces

Observe the following precautions to 

avoid damage to and deterioration of 

leather surfaces:

●

Remove any dust or dirt from leather 

surfaces immediately.

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 Remove dirt using a water-damp-

ened soft cloth or synthetic chamois.

 Wipe the surface with a dry soft 

cloth to remove any remaining 
moisture.

■

Cleaning the areas with satin-finish 

metal accents

The metal areas use a layer of real metal for 

the surface. It is necessary to clean them 

regularly. If dirty areas are left uncleaned for 

long periods of time, they may be difficult to 

clean.

 Remove dirt and dust using a vac-

uum cleaner.

 Wipe off any excess dirt and dust 

with a soft cloth dampened with 
diluted detergent.

Use a diluted water solution of approxi-
mately 5% neutral wool detergent.

 Wring out any excess water from 

the cloth and thoroughly wipe off all 
remaining traces of detergent.

 Wipe the surface with a dry soft 

cloth to remove any remaining 
moisture. Allow the leather to dry in 
a shaded and ventilated area.

■

Caring for leather areas

Lexus recommends cleaning the interior of 

the vehicle at least twice a year to maintain 

the quality of the vehicle’s interior.

 Remove dirt and dust using a vac-

uum cleaner.

 Wipe it off with a soft cloth damp-

ened with neutral detergent diluted 
to approximately 1%.

 Wring out any excess water from 

the cloth and thoroughly wipe off 
remaining traces of detergent and 
water.

NOTICE

●

Do not expose the vehicle to direct 

sunlight for extended periods of time. 

Park the vehicle in the shade, espe-

cially during summer.

●

Do not place items made of vinyl, plas-

tic, or containing wax on the uphol-

stery, as they may stick to the leather 

surface if the vehicle interior heats up 

significantly.

■

Water on the floor

Do not wash the vehicle floor with water.

Vehicle systems such as the audio system 

may be damaged if water comes into 

contact with electrical components such 

as the audio system above or under the 

floor of the vehicle. Water may also 

cause the body to rust.

■

When cleaning the inside of the wind-

shield

Do not allow glass cleaner to contact the 

lens. Also, do not touch the lens. 

(

P.163)

■

Cleaning the inside of the rear win-

dow

●

Do not use glass cleaner to clean the 

rear window, as this may cause dam-

age to the rear window defogger 

heater wires or antenna. Use a cloth 

dampened with lukewarm water to 

gently wipe the window clean. Wipe 

the window in strokes running parallel 

to the heater wires or antenna.

●

Be careful not to scratch or damage 

the heater wires or antenna.

Cleaning the areas with satin-fin-
ish metal accents

Cleaning the leather areas

Cleaning the synthetic leather 
areas

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Maintenance and

 care

6-2.Maintenance

■

Repair and replacement

It is recommended that genuine Lexus parts 

be used for repairs to ensure performance 

of each system. If non-Lexus parts are used 

in replacement or if a repair shop other than 

a Lexus dealer performs repairs, confirm 

the warranty coverage.

■

Allow inspection and repairs to be per-

formed by a Lexus dealer

●

Lexus technicians are well-trained spe-

cialists and are kept up to date with the 

latest service information. They are well 

informed about the operations of all sys-

tems on your vehicle.

●

Keep a copy of the repair order. It proves 

that the maintenance that has been per-

formed is under warranty coverage. If any 

problem should arise while your vehicle is 

under warranty, your Lexus dealer will 

promptly take care of it.

General maintenance should be per-
formed on a daily basis. This can be 
done by yourself or by a Lexus dealer.

Scheduled maintenance should be 
performed at specified intervals 
according to the maintenance sched-
ule.

For details about maintenance items and 
schedules, refer to the “Warranty and Ser-
vice Guide”, “Owner’s Manual Supple-
ment” or “Scheduled Maintenance”.

■

Resetting the message indicating main-

tenance is required

After the required maintenance is per-

formed according to the maintenance 

schedule, please reset the message.

To reset the message, follow the procedure 

described below:

1

Press 

 or 

 of the meter control 

switches and select 

.

2

Press 

 or 

 of the meter control 

switches and select “Vehicle Settings”. 

Then press “OK”.

Maintenance requirements

To ensure safe and economical driv-
ing, day-to-day care and regular 
maintenance are essential. It is the 
owner’s responsibility to perform 
regular checks. Lexus recommends 
the following maintenance:

WARNING

■

If your vehicle is not properly main-

tained

Improper maintenance could result in 

serious damage to the vehicle and possi-

ble death or serious injury.

■

Handling of the battery

●

Engine exhaust, some of its constitu-

ents, and a wide variety of automobile 

components contain or emit chemicals 

known to the State of California to 

cause cancer and birth defects and 

other reproductive harm. Work in a 

well ventilated area.

●

Oils, fuels and fluids contained in vehi-

cles as well as waste produced by 

component wear contain or emit 

chemicals known to the State of Cali-

fornia 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 

compounds which are known to cause 

brain damage. Wash your hands after 

handling. (

P.314)

General maintenance

Scheduled maintenance

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6-2. Maintenance

3

Press 

 or 

 of the meter control 

switches and select “Scheduled Mainte-

nance”. Then press “OK”.

4

Select “Yes” and press “OK”.

A message will be displayed when the reset 

procedure has been completed.

You can perform some maintenance 
procedures by yourself. 
Please be aware that do-it-yourself 
maintenance may affect warranty cov-
erage.

The use of Lexus repair manuals is recom-
mended.
For details about warranty coverage, refer 
to the separate “Owner’s Guide”, “War-
ranty and Service Guide”, “Owner’s Man-
ual Supplement” or “Warranty Booklet”.

Do-it-yourself maintenance

General maintenance

Listed below are the general main-
tenance items that should be per-
formed at the intervals specified in 
the “Warranty and Service Guide” 
or “Owner’s Manual Supplement”. 
It is recommended that any prob-
lem you notice should be brought to 
the attention of your Lexus dealer 
or qualified service shop for advice.

WARNING

■

If the engine is running

Turn the engine off and ensure that there 

is adequate ventilation before perform-

ing maintenance checks.

Engine compartment

Items

Check points

Battery

Check the battery fluid 
level and connections. 
(

P.314)

Brake fluid

Is the brake fluid at the 
correct level? 
(

P.313)

Engine coolant

Is the engine coolant at 
the correct level? 
(

P.312)

Engine oil

Is the engine oil at the 
correct level? 
(

P.310)

Exhaust system

There should not be 
any fumes or strange 
sounds.

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Maintenance and

 care

Radiator/con-
denser

The radiator and con-
denser should be free 
from foreign objects. 
(

P.313)

Washer fluid

Is there sufficient 
washer fluid? 
(

P.315)

Vehicle interior

Items

Check points

Accelerator 
pedal

• The accelerator 

pedal should move 
smoothly (without 
uneven pedal effort 
or catching).

Automatic trans-
mission “Park” 
mechanism

• When  parked  on  a 

slope and the shift 
lever is in P, is the 
vehicle securely 
stopped?

Brake pedal

• Does  the  brake 

pedal move 
smoothly?

• Does  the  brake 

pedal have appro-
priate clearance 
from the floor?

• Does  the  brake 

pedal have the cor-
rect amount of free 
play?

Items

Check points

Brakes

• The  vehicle  should 

not pull to one side 
when the brakes are 
applied.

• The brakes should 

work effectively.

• The brake pedal 

should not feel 
spongy.

• The brake pedal 

should not get too 
close to the floor 
when the brakes are 
applied.

Head restraints

• Do  the  head 

restraints move 
smoothly and lock 
securely?

Indicators/buzz-
ers

• Do  the  indicators 

and buzzers function 
properly?

Lights

• Do all the lights 

come on?

• Are the headlights 

aimed correctly?

Parking brake

• Does the parking 

brake operate nor-
mally?

• When parked on a 

slope and the park-
ing brake is on, is the 
vehicle securely 
stopped?

Seat belts

• Do the seat belts 

operate smoothly?

• The seat belts should 

not be damaged.

Items

Check points

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Seats

• Do the seat controls 

operate properly?

Steering wheel

• Does the steering 

wheel rotate 
smoothly?

• Does the steering 

wheel have the cor-
rect amount of free 
play?

• There  should  not  be 

any strange sounds 
coming from the 
steering wheel.

Vehicle exterior

Items

Check points

Doors/trunk

• Do the doors/trunk 

operate smoothly?

Engine hood

• Does  the  engine 

hood lock system 
work properly?

Fluid leaks

• There  should  not  be 

any signs of fluid 
leakage after the 
vehicle has been 
parked.

Items

Check points

Tires

• Is the tire inflation 

pressure correct?

• 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 wip-
ers

• The wiper blades 

should not show any 
signs of cracking, 
splitting, wear, con-
tamination or defor-
mation.

• The wiper blades 

should clear the 
windshield without 
streaking or skip-
ping.

Items

Check points

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Maintenance and

 care

The OBD system determines that a 
problem exists somewhere in the emis-
sion control system. Your vehicle may 
not pass the I/M test and may need to 
be repaired. Contact your Lexus 
dealer to service the vehicle.

 When the battery is disconnected 

or discharged
Readiness codes that are set during 
ordinary driving are erased. 
Also, depending on your driving 
habits, the readiness codes may not 
be completely set.

 When the fuel tank cap is loose

The malfunction indicator lamp 
comes on indicating a temporary 
malfunction and your vehicle may 
not pass the I/M test.

The error code in the OBD system will 
not be cleared unless the vehicle is 
driven 40 or more times.

Contact your Lexus dealer to prepare 
the vehicle for re-testing.

Emission inspection and 
maintenance (I/M) pro-
grams

Some states have vehicle emission 
inspection programs which include 
OBD (On Board Diagnostics) 
checks. The OBD system monitors 
the operation of the emission con-
trol system.

If the malfunction indicator lamp 
comes on

Your vehicle may not pass the 
I/M test in the following situa-
tions:

When the malfunction indicator 
lamp still remains on after sev-
eral driving trips

If your vehicle does not pass the 
I/M test

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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

Items

Parts and tools

Battery condi-
tion (

P.314)

• Warm  water
• Baking  soda
• Grease
• Conventional wrench 

(for terminal clamp 
bolts)

Brake fluid 
level (

P.313)

• 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 coolant 
level (

P.312)

• “Toyota Super Long Life 

Coolant” or a similar 
high quality ethylene 
glycol-based non-sili-
cate, 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 coolant)

Engine oil level 
(

P.310)

• “Toyota Genuine Motor 

Oil” or equivalent

• Rag  or  paper  towel
• Funnel (used only for 

adding engine oil)

Fuses 
(

P.331)

• Fuse with same amper-

age rating as original

Headlight aim

• Phillips-head screw-

driver

Light bulbs 
(

P.335)

• Bulb  with  same  number 

and wattage rating as 
original

• Flathead screwdriver 

Radiator and 
condenser 
(

P.313)

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Items

Parts and tools

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Maintenance and

 care

Tire inflation 
pressure 
(

P.325)

• Tire pressure gauge
• Compressed air source

Washer fluid 
(

P.315)

• Water or washer fluid 

containing antifreeze 
(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, 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 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 or the battery. 

Fuel and battery fumes are flammable.

■

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.313)

Items

Parts and tools

■

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.

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1

Pull the hood lock release lever.

The hood will pop up slightly.

2

Pull up the auxiliary catch lever and 
lift the hood.

■

Front

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

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Maintenance and

 care

■

Rear