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6-6. Using the other interior features

Q

The wireless charger can be operated 

when

The power switch is in ACC or ON.

Q

Portable devices that can be charged

O

Portable devices compatible with the Qi 

wireless charging standard can be 

charged by the wireless charger. How-

ever, compatibility with all devices which 

meet the Qi wireless charging standard is 

not guaranteed.

O

The wireless charger is designed to sup-

ply low power electricity (5 W or less) to 

a cellular phone, smartphone, or other 

portable device.

Q

If a cover or accessory is attached to the 

portable device

Do not charge a portable device if a cover 

or accessory which is not Qi compatible is 

attached. Depending on the type of cover 

and/or accessory attached, it may not be 

possible to charge the portable device. If 

the portable device is placed on the 

charging area and does not charge, remove 

the cover and/or accessories.

Q

Charging precautions

O

If the electronic key cannot be detected 

in the cabin, charging cannot be per-

formed. When a door is opened and 

closed, charging may be temporarily sus-

pended.

O

While charging, the wireless charger and 

the portable device will become warm. 

This is not a malfunction. 

If a portable device becomes warm while 

charging and charging stops due to the 

protection function of the portable 

device, wait until the portable device 

cools down and charge it again.

O

Depending on usage of the portable 

device, it may not be fully charged. This is 

not a malfunction.

Q

Sound generated during operation

When the power supply switch is turned on 

or while a portable device is being identi-

fied, operation sounds may be heard. This is 

not a malfunction.

Q

Cleaning the wireless charger

P.384

Q

Label indicating precautions for using 

the wireless charger

There is a label on the vehicle front side of 

the wireless charger. Follow the instructions 

on the label.

WARNING

Q

Caution while driving

When charging a portable device while 

driving, for safety reasons, the driver 

should not operate the portable device.

Q

Caution regarding interference with 

electronic devices

People who use cardiac pacemakers 

should use the wireless charger sepa-

rated from the installation part of the car-

diac pacemaker by 22 cm (8.7 in.) or 

more.

Q

To prevent damage or burns

Observe the following precautions.

Failure to do so may result in the possibil-

ity of fire, equipment failure or damage, 

or burns due to heat.

O

Do not put any metallic objects 

between the charging area and the 

portable device while charging.

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WARNING

O

Do not place containers with liquid 

such as water on the wireless charger.

O

Do not attach metallic objects, such as 

aluminum stickers, to the charging 

area.

O

Do not cover the wireless charger with 

a cloth or other object while charging.

O

Do not attempt to charge portable 

devices which are not compatible with 

the Qi wireless charging standard.

O

Do not disassemble, modify or remove 

the wireless charger.

O

Do not apply force or impact to the 

wireless charger.

NOTICE

Q

Conditions in which the wireless 

charger may not operate correctly

In the following situations, the wireless 

charger may not operate correctly:

O

When a portable device is fully 

charged

O

When there is a foreign object 

between the charging area and porta-

ble device

O

When a portable device becomes hot 

while charging

O

When a portable device is placed on 

the charging area with its charging 

surface facing up

O

When a portable device is not cen-

tered on the charging area

O

When the vehicle is near a TV tower, 

electric power plant, gas station, radio 

station, large display, airport or other 

facility that generates strong radio 

waves or electrical noise

O

When the portable device is in contact 

with, or is covered by any of the follow-

ing metallic objects

• Cards to which aluminum foil is 

attached

• Cigarette boxes that have aluminum 

foil inside

• Metallic wallets or bags

• Coins

• Metal  hand  warmers

• Media such as CDs and DVDs

O

When wireless keys (that emit radio 

waves) other than those of your vehi-

cle are being used nearby.

If in situations other than above the wire-

less charger does not operate properly 

or the operation indicator light is blink-

ing, the wireless charger may be mal-

functioning. Contact any authorized 

Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized 

repairer, or any reliable repairer.

Q

To prevent failure or damage to data

O

Do not bring magnetic cards, such as a 

credit card, a contactless IC card, or 

magnetic recording media, close to 

the wireless charger while charging. 

Otherwise, data may be erased due to 

the influence of magnetism. 

Additionally, do not bring precision 

instruments such as wrist watches, 

close to the wireless charger, as such 

objects may malfunction.

O

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.

Q

To prevent 12-volt battery discharge

Do not use the wireless charger for a 

long period of time with the EV system is 

stopped.

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Fold down the armrest for use.

The coat hooks are provided with the 
rear assist grips.

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

Armrest

NOTICE

Q

To prevent damage to the armrest

Do not apply too much load on the arm-

rest.

Coat hooks

WARNING

Q

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.

Assist grips

WARNING

Q

Assist grips

Do not use the assist grip when getting in 

or out of the vehicle or rising from your 

seat.

NOTICE

Q

To prevent damage to the assist grip

Do not hang any heavy object or put a 

heavy load on the assist grip.

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Maintenance and care

7-1. Maintenance and care

Cleaning and protecting the vehi-

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

380

Cleaning and protecting the vehi-

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

383

7-2. Maintenance

Maintenance requirements..

386

7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance

Do-it-yourself service 

precautions...............................

388

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

389

Positioning a floor jack............

390

Motor compartment................

392

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

397

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

405

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

410

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

411

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

412

Electronic key battery..............

414

Checking and replacing fuses

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

416

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

419

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7-1.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.

Q

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.

O

The coating lasts for 5 to 8 years from 

when the vehicle is delivered from the 

plant.

O

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.

O

Deep scratches caused by keys, coins, 

etc., cannot be restored.

O

Do not use wax that contain abrasives.

Q

Automatic car washes

O

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.

O

Brushes used in automatic car washes 

may scratch the vehicle surface, parts 

(wheel, etc.) and harm your vehicle’s 

paint.

O

Rear spoiler may not be washable in 

some automatic car washes. There may 

also be an increased risk of damage to 

vehicle.

O

When it is necessary to set the power 

switch to ACC with the shift position held 

in N, refer to P.231.

Q

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.

Q

Note for a smart entry & start system (if 

equipped)

O

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 follow-

ing 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.196)

O

If the electronic key is inside the vehicle 

and a door handle becomes wet during a 

car wash, a buzzer may sound outside the 

vehicle and “Key Detected In Vehicle” 

may be shown on the multi-information 

display. To turn off the alarm, lock all the 

doors.

Cleaning and protecting the 
vehicle exterior

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

Cleaning instructions

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Wheels and wheel ornaments

O

Remove any dirt immediately by using a 

neutral detergent.

O

Wash detergent off with water immedi-

ately after use.

O

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 

parking in hot weather.

Q

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.

Q

Bumpers

Do not scrub with abrasive cleaners.

Q

Front side windows water-repellent 

coating

O

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.

O

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.

Q

Plated portions

If dirt cannot be removed, clean the parts as 

follows:

O

Use a soft cloth dampened with an 

approximately 5% solution of neutral 

detergent and water to clean the dirt off.

O

Wipe the surface with a dry, soft cloth to 

remove any remaining moisture.

O

To remove oily deposits, use alcohol wet 

wipes or a similar product.

WARNING

Q

When washing the vehicle

Do not apply water to the inside of the 

motor compartment. Doing so may 

cause the electrical components, etc. to 

catch fire.

Q

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 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

O

When the upper part of the windshield 

where the raindrop sensor is located is 

touched by hand

O

When a wet rag or similar is held close 

to the raindrop sensor

O

If something bumps against the wind-

shield

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WARNING

O

If you directly touch the raindrop sen-

sor body or if something bumps into 

the raindrop sensor

Q

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 reli-

able repairer.

O

Lexus Safety System +

O

BSM (if equipped)

O

RCTA (if equipped)

O

PKSB (if equipped)

NOTICE

Q

To prevent paint deterioration and 

corrosion on the body and compo-

nents (aluminum wheels, etc.)

O

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

O

If the paint is chipped or scratched, 

have it repaired immediately.

O

To prevent the wheels from corroding, 

remove any dirt and store in a place 

with low humidity when storing the 

wheels.

Q

Cleaning the exterior lights

O

Wash carefully. Do not use organic 

substances or scrub with a hard brush.

This may damage the surfaces of the 

lights.

O

Do not apply wax to the surfaces of the 

lights.

Wax may cause damage to the lenses.

Q

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 wipers 

may operate and the wiper blades may 

be damaged.

Q

When using a high pressure car wash

O

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.

O

Do not spray water directly on the 

radar which is equipped behind the 

emblem. Otherwise it may cause the 

device to be damaged.

O

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

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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.

Q

Shampooing the carpets

There are several commercial foaming-

type cleaners available. Use a sponge or 

brush to apply the foam. Rub in overlapping 

circles. Do not use water. Wipe dirty sur-

faces and let them dry. Excellent results are 

obtained by keeping the carpet as dry as 

possible.

Q

Handling the seat belts

Clean with mild soap and lukewarm water 

using a cloth or sponge. Also check the 

belts periodically for excessive wear, fray-

ing or cuts.

Q

Front side windows with UV protective 

coating (vehicles with UV protective 

coating)

The front side windows have UV protective 

coating. To prevent any damage to the UV 

protective coating, observe the following:

NOTICE

O

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.

O

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 

system may not operate correctly.

O

Do not wash the underside of the vehi-

cle using a high pressure car washer. If 

water enters the traction battery, the 

EV system may malfunction.

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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O

If the windows are dirty, gently wipe them 

with a cloth soaked in water or lukewarm 

water as soon as possible.

O

If the windows are very dirty, do not open 

and close them repeatedly.

WARNING

Q

Water in the vehicle

O

Do not splash or spill liquid in the vehi-

cle. 

Doing so may cause the electrical 

components, etc., to malfunction or 

catch fire.

O

Do not get any of the SRS components 

or wiring in the vehicle interior wet. 

(

P.36)

An electrical malfunction may cause 

the airbags to deploy or not function 

properly, resulting in death or serious 

injury.

O

Vehicles with wireless charger: Do not 

let the wireless charger (

P.373) 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.

Q

Cleaning the interior (especially 

instrument panel)

Do not use a 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

Q

Cleaning detergents

O

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

O

Do not use a polish wax or polish 

cleaner. The instrument panel’s or 

other interior part’s painted surface 

may be damaged.

Q

Water on the floor

Do not wash the vehicle floor with water.

Vehicle systems such as the audio sys-

tem 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.

Q

When cleaning the inside of the wind-

shield

Do not allow glass cleaner to contact the 

lens. Also, do not touch the lens. 

(

P.257)

Q

Cleaning the inside of the rear win-

dow

O

Do not use a 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.

O

Be careful not to scratch or damage 

the heater wires or antenna.

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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.

Q

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 diffi-

cult to clean.

Q

Cleaning the leather

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 
approximately 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.

Q

Cleaning the synthetic leather

Remove dirt and dust using a vac-
uum cleaner.

If the area gets dirty, wipe it off with 
a soft cloth dampened with water 
and wrung out.

If dirt cannot be removed by wiping 
with water, wipe it off using cleaner 
for leather.

Q

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.

Q

Dirt on the synthetic leather areas

Ingrained dirt which has been left 

uncleaned for long periods of time is diffi-

cult to clean. Lexus recommends cleaning 

the area regularly.

NOTICE

Q

Cleaning the front side windows

Do not use any compound or abrasive 

product (e.g., glass cleaner, detergent, 

wax) to clean the windows. It may dam-

age the coating.

Cleaning the areas with satin-
finish metal accents

Cleaning the leather areas

NOTICE

Q

Preventing damage to leather sur-

faces

Observe the following precautions to 

avoid damage to and deterioration of 

leather surfaces:

O

Remove any dust or dirt from leather 

surfaces immediately.

O

Do not expose the vehicle to direct 

sunlight for extended periods of time. 

Park the vehicle in the shade, espe-

cially during summer.

O

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.

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7-2.Maintenance

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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 

retailer 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 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.

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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:

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Appreciable loss of power

O

Strange noises

Maintenance requirements

To ensure safe and economical 
driving, day-to-day care and regu-
lar maintenance are essential. 
Lexus recommends the following 
maintenance:

WARNING

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If your vehicle is not properly main-

tained

Improper maintenance could result in 

serious damage to the vehicle and possi-

ble serious injury or death.

Q

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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A fluid leak under the vehicle (However, 

water dripping from the air conditioning 

system after use is normal.)

O

Flat-looking tires, excessive tire squeal 

when cornering, uneven tire wear

O

Vehicle pulls to one side when driven 

straight on a level road

O

Strange noises related to suspension 

movement

O

Loss of brake effectiveness, spongy feel-

ing brake pedal, pedal almost touches the 

floor, vehicle pulls to one side when brak-

ing

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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7-3.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

12-volt battery 
condition
(

P.394)

• Warm  water
• Baking  soda
• Grease
• Conventional wrench 

(for terminal clamp 
bolts)

• Distilled water

Power control 
unit/heater 
coolant level
(

P.392, 394)

• “Toyota  Super  Long 

Life Coolant” or a sim-
ilar high quality eth-
ylene 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% cool-
ant and 50% deion-
ized water.

• Funnel  (used  only  for 

adding coolant)

Fuses (

P.416)

• Fuse  with  same 

amperage rating as 
original

Light bulbs
(

P.419)

• Bulb with same num-

ber and wattage rat-
ing as original

Radiator and 
condenser
(

P.393)

Tire inflation 
pressure 
(

P.410)

• Tire pressure gauge
• Compressed air 

source

Washer fluid
(

P.396)

• Water or washer fluid 

containing antifreeze 
(for winter use)

• Funnel (used only for 

adding water or 
washer fluid)

WARNING

The motor 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.

Q

When working on the motor com-

partment

O

Make sure that “IGNITION ON” on 

the multi-information display and the 

“READY” indicator are both off.

O

Keep hands, clothing and tools away 

from the moving fans.

O

Be careful not to touch the motor, 

power control unit, radiator, etc., right 

after driving as they may be hot. Coo-

lant and other fluids may also be hot.

O

Do not leave anything that may burn 

easily, such as paper and rags, in the 

motor compartment.

O

Do not smoke, cause sparks or expose 

an open flame to the 12-volt battery. 

12-volt battery fumes are flammable.

Items

Parts and tools

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Pull the hood lock release lever.

The hood will pop up slightly.

2

Pull up the auxiliary catch lever and 
lift the hood.

WARNING

O

Be extremely cautious when working 

on the 12-volt battery. It contains poi-

sonous and corrosive sulfuric acid.

O

Never touch, disassemble, remove or 

replace the high voltage parts, cables 

and their connectors. It can cause 

severe burns or electric shock that 

may result in death or serious injury.

O

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 discom-

fort, consult a doctor.

Q

When working near the electric cool-

ing fans or radiator grille

Be sure the power switch is OFF.

With the power switch in ON, the elec-

tric cooling fans may automatically start 

to run if the air conditioning is on and/or 

the coolant temperature is high. 

(

P.393)

Q

Safety glasses

Wear safety glasses to prevent flying or 

falling material, fluid spray, etc., from get-

ting in your eyes.

NOTICE

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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.

Hood

Opening the hood

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Hold the hood open by inserting 
the supporting rod into the slot.

Q

Front

WARNING

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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.

Q

After installing the support rod into 

the slot

Make sure the rod is properly inserted 

into the slot to prevent the hood from 

shutting on your head or body.

NOTICE

Q

When closing the hood

Be sure to return the support rod to its 

clip before closing the hood. Closing the 

hood without returning the support rod 

properly may cause the hood to be dam-

aged.

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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