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5-5. Using the storage features

Raise the hooks when needed.

The cargo hooks are provided for securing
loose items.

Loosen the belt

Tighten the belt

Loosening/tightening the belt

Loosen the belt

Tighten the belt

Stowing the belt

Fold the belt

Trunk features

Cargo hooks

WARNING

When the cargo hooks are not in use

To avoid injury, always return the cargo

hooks to their stowed positions when not

in use.

Grocery bag hooks

NOTICE

To prevent damage to the grocery

bag hooks

Do not hang any object heavier than 2 kg

(4 lb.) on the grocery bag hooks.

First-aid kit storage belt

Warning reflector storage belt

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5-6. Using the other interior features

5-6.Using the other interior features

To set the visor in the forward posi-
tion, flip it down.

To set the visor in the side position,
flip down, unhook, and swing it to
the side.

Open the cover.

The light turns on when the cover is
opened.

The GPS clock’s time is automatically
adjusted by utilizing GPS time infor-
mation.
For details, refer to the “NAVIGA-
TION SYSTEM OWNER’S MAN-
UAL” or “Navigation and Multimedia
System Owner’s Manual”.

Please use as a power supply for elec-
tronic goods that use less than 12
VDC/10 A (power consumption of
120 W).
Open the lid.

The power outlet can be used when

The engine switch <power switch> is in

ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode

<ON mode>.

Other interior features

Sun visors

Vanity mirrors

NOTICE

To prevent 12-volt battery discharge

Do not leave the lights on longer than

necessary when the engine <hybrid sys-

tem> is off.

Clock

Power outlet

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rior f
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ur

LC500: When turning the engine

switch off

Disconnect electrical devices with charging

functions, such as mobile battery packs.
If such devices are left connected, the

engine switch may not be turned off nor-

mally.

LC500h: When stopping the hybrid sys-

tem

Disconnect electrical devices with charging

functions, such as mobile battery packs.
If such devices are left connected, the

hybrid system may not stop normally.

Using the power outlet

The shape of the console box partition

allows power cables to be passed through

when the console box lid is partially closed.

To use the coat hook, push it in.

Slide the sunshade to open.

NOTICE

When the power outlet is not in use

To avoid damaging the power outlet,

close the power outlet lid when the

power outlet is not in use. Foreign objects

or liquids that enter the power outlet may

cause a short circuit.

To prevent 12-volt battery discharge

Do not use the power outlet longer than

necessary when the engine <hybrid sys-

tem> is off.

Coat hooks

WARNING

Items that should not be hanged

Do not hang coat hangers or other hard

or sharp objects on the hook. If the SRS

curtain shield airbags deploy, these items

may become projectiles, causing death

or serious injury.

When the coat hooks are not in use

Store the coat hooks when they are not in

use.
When entering and exiting the rear seats,

passengers may hit their heads on the

coat hooks, resulting in injury.

Sunshade (if equipped)

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6-1. Maintenance and care

Cleaning and protecting the vehi-

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

364

Cleaning and protecting the vehi-

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

368

6-2. Maintenance

Maintenance requirements

(Except for India)....................

374

Maintenance requirements (For

India)............................................

375

Scheduled maintenance (For

India)............................................

377

6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance

Do-it-yourself service precautions

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

383

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

385

Positioning a floor jack............

385

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

387

12-volt battery.............................

394

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

396

Replacing the tire.......................

412

Tire inflation pressure...............

417

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

418

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

420

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

421

Checking and replacing fuses

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

423

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

427

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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.

CFRP (Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plas-

tic) part (if equipped)

As the CFRP parts may change color if

they are exposed to ultraviolet rays for

extended periods of time, Lexus recom-

mends that your vehicle be stored in a

place where it will not be exposed to

direct sunlight.

Do not use wax that contains abrasives.

Do not use automatic car washes as they

may scratch the CFRP parts and damage

the paint.

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 contains abrasives.

: CFRP parts (if equipped) do not have a

self-restoring coat.

Cleaning the areas with metal accents

Do not use baking soda (sodium bicarbon-

ate) and wax that contains abrasives.

Automatic car washes (vehicles without

CFRP parts)

Fold the mirrors before washing the vehi-

cle. Start washing from the front of the

vehicle. Make sure to extend the mirrors

before driving.

Wash the vehicle with the active rear

wing retracted. If the vehicle is washed

with the active rear wing raised, depend-

ing on the type of automatic car wash, the

brushes of the automatic car wash may

become stuck on the active rear wing. In

this case, the active rear wing may not be

washed very well or may even be

scratched or damaged.

Brushes used in automatic car washes

may scratch the vehicle surface, parts

(wheel, etc.) and harm your vehicle’s

paint.

When it is necessary to set the engine

switch <power switch> to ACCESSORY

mode with the shift position held in N,

refer to P.219, 226.

High pressure car washes

As water may enter the cabin, do not bring

the nozzle tip near the gaps around the

doors or perimeter of the windows, or spray

Cleaning and protecting the
vehicle exterior

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

Cleaning instructions

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these areas continuously.

Notes for a smart entry & start system

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 2 m (6 ft.) 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 entry & start

system. (



P.139)

Wheels and wheel ornaments

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

Brake caliper coating

When using detergent, use neutral deter-

gent. Do not use hard brushes or abra-

sive cleaners, as they will damage the

coating.

Do not use detergent on the brake cali-

pers when they are hot.

Wash detergent off immediately after

use.

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 any authorized

Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized

repairer, or any reliable repairer.

Plated portions

If dirt cannot be removed, clean the parts as

follows:

Use a soft cloth dampened with an

approximately 5% solution of neutral

detergent and water to clean the dirt off.

Wipe the surface with a dry, soft cloth to

remove any remaining moisture.

To remove oily deposits, use alcohol wet

wipes or a similar product.

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.

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WARNING

When cleaning the windshield

Set the wiper switch to off.

If the wiper switch is in AUTO, the wipers

may operate unexpectedly in the follow-

ing 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 <hybrid sys-

tem is operating> or immediately after

the engine <hybrid system> 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.

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 any authorized

Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized

repairer, or any reliable repairer.

NOTICE

Application of coatings to the vehicle

body (vehicles with CFRP parts)

Do not apply any kind of coating to the

vehicle body as doing so may damage

the paint or reduce its durability.

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.

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NOTICE

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

Set the wiper switch to the off position.

If the wiper switch is in AUTO, the wipers

may operate and the wiper blades may

be damaged.

When using a high-pressure car wash

When washing the vehicle, do not let

water from the high-pressure washer

directly hit the camera, the area

around the camera or inside of the out-

side door handles. Due to the shock

from high-pressure water, it is possible

that the device may not operate nor-

mally.

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 30

cm (11.9 in.) away from the vehicle

body. Otherwise resin section, such as

moldings and bumpers, may be

deformed and damaged. Also, do not

continuously hold the nozzle in the

same place.

Do not spray the lower part of the

windshield continuously. If water

enters the air conditioning system

intake located near the lower part of

the windshield, the air conditioning

system may not operate correctly.

LC500h: Do not wash the underside

of the vehicle using a high pressure car

washer.

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

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.

CFRP (Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plas-

tic) parts (if equipped)

CFRP is used for the scuff plates. When

cleaning the scuff plates, remove dirt using

a water-dampened soft cloth or synthetic

chamois, and then wipe the surface with a

dry soft cloth to remove any remaining

moisture.

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

LC500: Do not splash or spill liquid in

the vehicle.

Doing so may cause electrical compo-

nents etc. to malfunction or catch fire.

LC500h: Do not splash or spill liquid

in the vehicle, such as on the floor, on

the rear seats, in the hybrid battery

(traction battery) air vents or in the

trunk. (



P.75)

Doing so may cause the hybrid battery,

electrical components, etc. to mal-

function or catch fire.

Do not get any of the SRS components

or wiring in the vehicle interior wet.

(



P.39)

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.

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To prevent the hybrid battery (traction
battery) air intake vents from becom-
ing clogged, clean them periodically.

Cleaning the air intake vents

Remove the dust from the air intake
vents with a vacuum cleaner etc.

Make sure to only use a vacuum to suck
out dust and clogs. Attempting to blow out
dust and clogs using a compressed air

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.

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 (vehicles with Lexus Safety

System +)

Do not allow glass cleaner to contact the

lens. Also, do not touch the lens.

(



P.248)

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 hybrid battery
(traction battery) air intake vents
(LC500h)

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blow gun, etc. may push it into the air intake
vents. (



P.371)

If dust and clogs cannot be completely
removed with the air intake vent covers
installed, remove the covers and clean the
filters.

Cleaning the filters

If dust and clogs cannot be completely
removed with the air intake vent covers
installed, remove the air intake vent
covers and clean the filters.

Remove the grille.

Remove the filter.

Remove dust using a vacuum
cleaner etc. to clean the filter.

Also, remove dust on the grille as well as on

the filter using a vacuum cleaner.

Install the filter in its original posi-
tion, and then install the grille.

If a warning message was displayed
on the multi-information display
before cleaning the filters, start the
hybrid system and check that the
message disappears.

It may take several minutes before the

warning message disappears.

Scheduled maintenance of the air

intake filters is necessary when

Except for India: In some situations such as

when the vehicle is used frequently or in

heavy traffic or dusty areas, the air intake fil-

ters may need to be cleaned more regularly.

For details, refer to “Lexus Service Booklet”

or “Lexus Warranty Booklet”.
For India: In some situations such as when

the vehicle is used frequently or in heavy

traffic or dusty areas, the air intake filters

may need to be cleaned more regularly. For

details, refer to the maintenance schedule.

(



P.377)

Air intake vents maintenance

If the vehicle is driven with the air intake

vents clogged, charging/discharging of

the hybrid battery (traction battery) may

become limited and the fuel consumption

may increase.

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Depending on the conditions under

which the vehicle is used, the air intake

vents may need to be cleaned more reg-

ularly.

Cleaning the air intake vents

Dust in the air intake vents may interfere

with the cooling of the hybrid battery

(traction battery). If charging/discharging

of the hybrid battery (traction battery)

becomes limited, the distance that the

vehicle can be driven using the electric

motor (traction motor) may be reduced

and the fuel economy may be reduced.

Inspect and clean the air intake vents

periodically.

Improper handling may result in damage

to the air intake vent covers or filters. If

you have any concerns about cleaning

the filters, contact any authorized Lexus

retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or

any reliable repairer.

The necessary cleaning interval of the air

intake vents will differ according to the

vehicle usage environment.

If “Maintenance Required for Traction

battery Cooling Parts See owner’s man-

ual” is displayed on the multi-informa-

tion display

If this warning message is displayed on

the multi-information display, remove the

air intake vent covers and clean the filters.

(



P.370)

After cleaning the air intake vents, start

the hybrid system and check that the

warning message is no longer displayed.

After the hybrid system is started, it may

be necessary to drive the vehicle up to

approximately 20 minutes before the

warning message disappears. If the warn-

ing message does not disappear after

driving for appropriately 20 minutes,

have the vehicle inspected by any autho-

rized Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized

repairer, or any reliable repairer.

WARNING

When cleaning the air intake

vents/filters

Do not use water or other liquids to

clean the air intake vents/filters. If

water is applied to the hybrid battery

(traction battery) or other compo-

nents, a malfunction or fire may occur.

When the air intake vent covers,

located under the rear seats, are to be

removed, make sure to turn the power

switch off to stop the hybrid system.

NOTICE

When cleaning the air intake vents

When cleaning the air intake vents, make

sure to only use a vacuum to suck out

dust and clogs. If a compressed air blow

gun, etc. is used to blow out dust and

clogs, the dust or clogs may be pushed

into the air intake vents, which may affect

the performance of the hybrid battery

(traction battery) and cause a malfunc-

tion.

To prevent damage to the vehicle

Do not allow water or foreign matter to

enter the air intake vents when the

cover is removed.

Carefully handle the removed filters so

that it will not be damaged.

If the filters are damaged, have them

replaced with new filters by any autho-

rized Lexus retailer or Lexus autho-

rized repairer, or any reliable repairer.

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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.



Brush the surfaces using a soft
brush.

Do not brush hard as doing so may cause
damage.



Wipe the surfaces clean with a soft

NOTICE

Make sure to reinstall the filters and

cover to their original positions after

cleaning.

Do not install anything to the air intake

vents other than the exclusive filters for

this vehicle or use the vehicle without

the filters installed.

If “Maintenance Required for Trac-

tion battery Cooling Parts See

owner’s manual” is displayed on the

multi-information display

If the vehicle is continuously driven with

the warning message (indicating that

charging/discharging of the hybrid bat-

tery [traction battery] may become lim-

ited) displayed, the hybrid battery

(traction battery) may malfunction. If the

warning message is displayed, clean the

air intake vents immediately.

Cleaning the areas with satin-fin-
ish metal accents

Cleaning the leather areas

Cleaning the synthetic leather
areas

Cleaning the artificial leather
(Alcantara

®*

) areas

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6-2.Maintenance

Where to go for maintenance service?

In order to maintain your vehicle in the best

possible condition, Lexus recommends that

maintenance service operations as well as

other inspections and repairs be carried out

by authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus

authorized repairer, or any reliable repair-

ers. For repairs and services covered by

your warranty, please visit an authorized

Lexus retailer or repairer, who will use gen-

uine Lexus parts in repairing any difficulties

you may encounter. There can also be

advantages in utilizing authorized Lexus

retailers or repairers for non-warranty

repairs and services, as members of the

Lexus network will be able to expertly assist

you with any difficulties you may encounter.
Your Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized

repairer, or any reliable repairer will per-

form all of the scheduled maintenance on

your vehicle reliably and economically due

to their experience with Lexus vehicles.

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

For details about maintenance items and
schedules, refer to the “Lexus Service
Booklet” or “Lexus Warranty Booklet”.

What about do-it-yourself mainte-
nance?

Many of the maintenance items are easy to
do yourself if you have a little mechanical
ability and a few basic automotive tools.
Note, however, that some maintenance
tasks require special tools and skills. These
are best performed by qualified techni-
cians. Even if you’re an experienced do-it-
yourself mechanic, we recommend that
repairs and maintenance be conducted by
any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus
authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer. Any authorized Lexus retailer or
repairer will keep a record of maintenance,
which could be useful should you ever
require Warranty Service. Should you
choose to select a qualified and equipped
professional other than an authorized
Lexus repairer to service or maintain your
vehicle, we recommend that you request
that a record of maintenance be kept.

Does your vehicle need repairs?

Be on the alert for changes in performance

and sounds, and visual tip-offs that indicate

service is needed. Some important clues

are:

Engine missing, stumbling or pinging

Maintenance requirements
(Except for India)

To ensure safe and economical driv-
ing, day-to-day care and regular
maintenance are essential. Lexus
recommends the following mainte-
nance:

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 12-volt battery

12-volt battery posts, terminals and

related accessories contain lead and

lead compounds which are known to

cause brain damage. Wash your hands

after handling. (



P.394)

Scheduled maintenance

Do-it-yourself maintenance

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