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RX300/RX350/RX350L with
bench-type second-row seats

Pull the armrest down for use.



RX350L with separate-type sec-
ond-row seats

To adjust the armrest angle, raise the
armrest to the highest position and
then lower the armrest to the lowest
position.

Raise the armrest again to the desired
position and the armrest will be locked
at that position.

When the armrest is locked, the armrest
cannot be lowered.
To lower the armrest, raise the armrest to
the highest position again.

An assist grip installed on the ceiling
can be used to support your body
while sitting on the seat.

NOTICE

■

To prevent failure or damage to data

●

Do not bring magnetic cards, such as a

credit card, or magnetic recording

media, close to the wireless charger

while charging. Otherwise, data may

be erased due to the influence of mag-

netism. Additionally, do not bring pre-

cision instruments such as wrist

watches, close to the wireless charger,

as such objects may malfunction.

●

Do not leave portable devices in the

cabin. The temperature inside the

cabin may become high when parked

in the sun, and cause damage to the

device.

■

To prevent battery discharge

Do not use the wireless charger for a

long period of time with the engine is

stopped.

Armrest

NOTICE

■

To prevent damage to the armrest

Do not apply too much load on the arm-

rest.

Assist grips

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The coat hooks are provided with the
rear assist grips.

The GPS clock's time is automatically
adjusted by utilizing GPS time infor-
mation.

For details, refer to “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).
Observe the following when using
electronic goods:



Make sure that the power consump-
tion of all the connected power out-
lets on the instrument panel and in
the luggage compartment is less
than 120 W.



Make sure that the power consump-
tion of all the connected power out-
lets inside the console box is less
than 120 W.



On the instrument panel

Remove the cap.

WARNING

■

Assist grip

Do not use the assist grip when getting in

or out of the vehicle or rising from your

seat.

NOTICE

■

To prevent damage to the assist grip

Do not hang any heavy object or put a

heavy load on the assist grip.

Coat hooks

WARNING

■

Items that must not be hung on the

hook

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.

Clock

Power outlets

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Inside the console box

Open the lid.



In the luggage compartment
(RX300/RX350)

Open the lid.



In the luggage compartment
(RX350L)

Open the lid.

■

The power outlet can be used when

The engine switch is in ACCESSORY or

IGNITION ON mode.

■

Using the power outlet

●

Vehicles with a Stop & Start system:

When the engine restarts after having

been stopped by the Stop & Start system,

the power outlets may be temporarily

unusable, but this is not a malfunction.

●

The shape of the console box rim allows

power cables to be passed through when

the console box lid is closed.

■

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.

NOTICE

■

To avoid damaging the power outlet

Install the cap or close the lid when the

power outlets is not in use.
Foreign objects or liquids that enter the

power outlet may cause a short circuit.

■

To prevent the battery from being dis-

charged

Do not use the power outlet longer than

necessary when the engine is not run-

ning.

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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.

To use the side extender, place the
visor in the side position, then slide
it backward.

Slide the cover to open.

The light turns on when the cover is
opened.

■

To prevent battery discharge

If the vanity lights remain on when the

engine switch is turned off, the lights will go

off automatically after 20 minutes.

Use the front passenger footwell hooks
to help support and prevent objects
placed on the floor, such as a grocery
bag, from overturning.

Pull the sunshade up using the tab and
hook the sunshade on to the anchors.

To lower the sunshade, pull it up slightly
using the tab, unhook it from the anchors,
and lower it slowly.

Sun visors

Vanity mirrors

NOTICE

■

To prevent the battery from being dis-

charged

Do not leave the vanity lights on for

extended periods while the engine is off.

Front passenger footwell hooks

NOTICE

■

To prevent damage to the hooks

Do not hang anything from a hook or

apply excessive force to it.

Rear door sunshades (if
equipped)

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WARNING

■

Closing the rear door sunshade

When a rear door sunshade is in use, do

not put fingers, etc. on the anchors or in

the groove of the rear door sunshade.

Otherwise, a finger, etc. may get caught,

possibly causing an injury.

NOTICE

■

To ensure normal operation of the

sunshade

●

Do not put anything in an area where it

may interfere with the operation of a

rear door sunshade.

●

To prevent damage to the rear door

sunshades, do not apply excessive

load or attach items to the rear door

sunshades.

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

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6-2. Maintenance

Maintenance requirements

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6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance

Do-it-yourself service precautions

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368

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

370

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

370

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

372

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

380

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

387

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

388

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

389

Windshield wiper inserts ........

391

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

393

Checking and replacing fuses

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

395

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

396

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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 contains abrasives.

■

Automatic car washes

●

Before washing the vehicle:

• Fold the mirrors

• Turn off the power back door (if

equipped)

Start washing from the front of the vehicle.

Extend the mirrors before driving.

●

Brushes used in automatic car washes

may scratch the vehicle surface, parts

(wheel, etc.) and harm your vehicle’s

paint.

●

Rear spoiler may not be washable in

some automatic car washes. There may

also be an increased risk of damage to

vehicle.

■

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

these areas continuously.

■

When using a car wash

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.121)

■

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

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vehicle exterior

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

Cleaning instructions

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they are hot, such as after driving or park-

ing in hot weather

■

Brake pads and calipers

Rust may form if the vehicle is parked with

wet brake pads or disc rotors, causing them

to stick. Before parking the vehicle after it is

washed, drive slowly and apply the brakes

several times to dry the parts.

■

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.

■

When cleaning the windshield (vehi-

cles with rain-sensing windshield wip-

ers)

Set the wiper switch to off.

If the switch is in “AUTO”, the wipers may

operate unexpectedly in the following sit-

uations, 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

A
B

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WARNING

■

Precautions regarding the exhaust

pipes and rear bumper diffusers

Exhaust gasses cause the exhaust pipes

and rear bumper diffusers to become

quite hot.

When washing the vehicle, be careful not

to touch the pipes and diffusers until they

have cooled sufficiently, as touching hot

exhaust pipes and rear bumper diffusers

can cause burns.

■

Precaution regarding the rear

bumper

If the paint of the rear bumper is chipped

or scratched, the following systems may

not function correctly. If this occurs, con-

sult any authorized Lexus retailer or

Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable

repairer.

●

Lexus Safety System + (if equipped)

●

BSM (if equipped)

●

RCTA (if equipped)

●

PKSB (if equipped)

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 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

spray the camera or its surrounding

area directly with a high pressure

washer. Shock applied from high pres-

sure water may cause the device to not

operate normally.

●

Do not spray water directly on the

radar which is equipped behind the

emblem. Otherwise it may cause the

device to be damaged.

●

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

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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.

NOTICE

• 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 sys-

tem intake located near the lower part of

the windshield, the air conditioning sys-

tem may not operate correctly.

●

Do not wash the underside of the vehi-

cle using a high pressure car washer.

●

Do not point the nozzle of a high pres-

sure washer at the areas shown in the

illustration, as high pressure water may

damage the oil cooler.

Cleaning and protecting the
vehicle interior

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

Protecting the vehicle interior

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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.30)

An electrical malfunction may cause

the airbags to deploy or not function

properly, resulting in death or serious

injury.

●

Vehicles with wireless charger: Do not

let the wireless charger (



P.349) get

wet. Failure to do so may cause the

charger to become hot and cause

burns or could cause electric shock

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 liquids, as

they may discolor the vehicle interior

or cause streaks or damage to painted

surfaces:

• Center Display: Organic substances

such as benzine or gasoline, alkaline

solutions, and alcohol

• Seats: Alkaline solutions, organic sub-

stances such as thinner or benzine,

and alcohol

• Other parts: Organic substances such

as benzine or gasoline, alkaline or

acidic solutions, dye, and bleach

●

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.211)

■

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.

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

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

●

Be careful not to scratch or damage

the heater wires or antenna.

Cleaning the leather areas

Cleaning the synthetic leather
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 retailers or Lexus

authorized repairers, 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 full details of your maintenance sched-
ule, refer to the “Lexus Service Booklet” or
“Lexus Warranty Booklet”.

What about do-it-yourself mainte-
nance?

Many maintenance items are easy to do
yourself if you have a little mechanical abil-
ity 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 con-
ducted 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

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 battery

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.377)

Scheduled maintenance

Do-it-yourself maintenance

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Appreciable loss of power

●

Strange engine noises

●

A fluid leak under the vehicle (However,

water dripping from the air conditioning

system after use is normal.)

●

Change in exhaust sound (This may indi-

cate a dangerous carbon monoxide leak.

Drive with the windows open and have

the exhaust system checked immedi-

ately.)

●

Flat-looking tires, excessive tire squeal

when cornering, uneven tire wear

●

Vehicle pulls to one side when driven

straight on a level road

●

Strange noises related to suspension

movement

●

Loss of brake effectiveness, spongy feel-

ing brake pedal, pedal almost touches the

floor, vehicle pulls to one side when brak-

ing

●

Engine coolant temperature continually

higher than normal (



P.75)

If you notice any of these clues, take your

vehicle to any authorized Lexus retailer or

Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable

repairer as soon as possible. Your vehicle

may need adjustment or repair.

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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 condition
(



P.377)

• Warm water
• Baking soda
• Grease
• Conventional

wrench (for terminal
clamp bolts)

Engine/inter-
cooler coolant
level (



P.376)

• “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
“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.373)

• “Toyota Genuine

Motor Oil” or equiv-
alent

• Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for

adding engine oil)

Fuses (



P.395)

• Fuse with same

amperage rating as
original

Light bulbs
(



P.396)

• Bulb with same num-

ber and wattage rat-
ing as original

• Flathead screw-

driver

• Wrench

Radiator, con-
denser and inter-
cooler radiator
(



P.377)



Tire inflation pres-
sure (



P.387)

• Tire pressure gauge
• Compressed air

source

Washer fluid
(



P.379)

• 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.

Items

Parts and tools

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WARNING

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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.

●

Be extremely cautious when working

on the battery. It contains poisonous

and corrosive sulfuric acid.

●

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 imme-

diately.

If you still experience discomfort, con-

sult a doctor.

■

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.377)

■

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.

■

If the fluid level is low or high

It is normal for the brake fluid level to go

down slightly as the brake pads wear or

when the fluid level in the accumulator is

high.

If the reservoir needs frequent refilling, it

may indicate a serious problem.

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