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5-5. Using the other interior features

Interio

r fe

atures

vehicle) for 2 seconds and release
it. Repeat this sequence
(press/hold/release) up to 3 times
to complete programming.
If the garage door opener motor
operates when the HomeLink

button is pressed, the garage door
opener motor recognizes the
HomeLink

signal.

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Enabling 2-way communication
with a garage door (only available
for compatible devices)

When enabled, 2-way communication
allows you to check the status of the
opening and closing of a garage door
through indicators in your vehicle.
2-way communication is only available
if the garage door opener motor used
is a compatible device. (To check
device compatibility, refer to
www.homelink.com.)

Within 5 seconds after program-
ming the garage door opener has
been completed, if the garage door
opener motor is trained to
HomeLink

, both garage door

operation indicators will flash rap-
idly (green) and the light on the
garage door opener motor will

blink twice, indicating that 2-way
communication is enabled.

If the indicators do not flash, perform

and

within the first 10 presses of the

HomeLink

button after programming

has been completed.

Press a programmed HomeLink

button to operate a garage door.

Within 1 minute of pressing the
HomeLink

button, after the

garage door operation has
stopped, press the “Learn” or
“Smart” button on the garage door
opener motor. Within 5 seconds of
the establishment of 2-way com-
munication with the garage door
opener, both garage door opera-
tion indicators in the vehicle will
flash rapidly (green) and the light
on the garage door opener motor
will blink twice, indicating that 2-
way communication is enabled.

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Reprogramming a single
HomeLink

button

When the following procedure is per-
formed, buttons which already have
devices registered to them can be
overwritten:

With one hand, press and hold the
desired HomeLink

button.

When the HomeLink

indicator

starts flashing (orange), continue to
hold the HomeLink

button and

perform “Programming
HomeLink

”

(it takes 20 sec-

onds for the HomeLink

indicator

to start flashing).

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Before programming

●

Install a new battery in the transmitter.

●

The battery side of the transmitter must
be pointed away from the HomeLink

Press the appropriate HomeLink

button. The HomeLink

indicator light

should turn on.
The status of the opening and closing
of a garage door is shown by the indi-
cators.

Opening

Closing

This function is only available if the garage
door opener motor used is a compatible
device. (To check device compatibility,
refer to www.homelink.com.)

The indicators can operate within
approximately 820 ft. (250 m) of the

garage door. However, if there are
obstructions between the garage door
and the vehicle, such as houses and
trees, feedback signals from the
garage door may not be received.
To recall the previous door operation
status, press and release either

HomeLink

buttons

and

simulta-

neously. The last recorded status will
be displayed for 3 seconds.

Press and hold the 2 outside buttons
for 10 seconds until the HomeLink

indicator light changes from continu-
ously lit (orange) to rapidly flashing
(green).

If you sell your vehicle, be sure to erase the
programs stored in the HomeLink

mem-

ory.

Operating HomeLink

Color

Status

Orange (flashing)

Currently open-

ing/closing

Green

Opening/closing

has completed

Red (flashing)

Feedback signals

cannot be received

A
B

Erasing the entire HomeLink

memory (all three codes)

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Maintenance and care

6-1. Maintenance and care

Cleaning and protecting the vehi-

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

318

Cleaning and protecting the vehi-

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

322

Cleaning the artificial leather

(Alcantara

)............................

328

6-2. Maintenance

Maintenance requirements ..

330

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

331

Emission inspection and mainte-

nance (I/M) programs .........

334

6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance

Do-it-yourself service precau-

tions..............................................

335

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

337

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

338

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

340

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

347

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

349

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

356

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

363

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

365

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

366

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

368

Checking and replacing fuses

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

370

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

373

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

374

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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.

: If equipped

Perform the following procedure to
remove any dirt and dust.



Small dirt such as dust



Brush the soft top roof along the
fiber, using a soft brush such as a
horsehair brush.



Use an adhesive roller or com-

pressed air blow gun.



Severe dirt such as a stain

For information regarding cleaning,
contact your Lexus dealer.

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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.

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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.

: CFRP parts (except Convertible) (if

equipped) and the soft top roof (Con-
vertible) 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)

Convertible: Lexus does not recommend

using an automatic car wash.

Cleaning and protecting the
vehicle exterior

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

Cleaning instructions for the
parts other than the soft top roof

Cleaning instructions for the soft
top roof (Convertible)

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Fold the mirrors before washing the vehi-

cle. Start washing from the front of the

vehicle. Make sure to extend the mirrors

before driving.

●

Except Convertible: Wash the vehicle

with the active rear wing retracted. If the

vehicle is washed with the active rear

wing raised, depending 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 dam-

aged.

●

Brushes used in automatic car washes

may scratch the vehicle surface, parts

(wheel, etc.) and damage the paint.

●

When the shift position needs to be held

in N, refer to P.193, 200

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High pressure car washes

●

Convertible: Do not let water from the

high-pressure washer directly hit the soft

top roof.

●

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.

■

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.139)

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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

parking in hot weather

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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●

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

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

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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 the paint of the rear bumper is chipped

or scratched, the system may malfunc-

tion. If this occurs, consult your Lexus

dealer.

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.

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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.

■

To prevent damage or deterioration

of the soft top roof (Convertible)

●

Immediately remove any snow that has

accumulated on the soft top roof or

luggage cover.

●

If bird droppings etc. are present on

the soft top roof, immediately remove

it.

●

When parking the vehicle, avoid direct

sunlight as much as possible.

●

If parking the vehicle in a poorly venti-

lated area or a closed area, such as a

garage, ensure that there is adequate

ventilation.

●

Do not use wax.

●

Do not open the soft top roof with dirt

or snow adhered.

■

Cleaning the soft top roof (Convert-

ible)

Do not strongly press a soft brush such

as a horsehair brush or an adhesive roller

to the soft top roof. Doing so may cause

damage to the soft top roof.

■

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 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 from the high-pressure washer

directly hit the camera, the area

around the camera or inside of the

outside door handles. Due to the

shock from high-pressure water, it is

possible that the device may not oper-

ate 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
• 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.

: If equipped



Small dirt such as dust

Use a compressed air blow gun to
remove dust.



Severe dirt such as a stain

Dampen a small amount of water in a
cloth similar in material and color to
the soft top roof fiber, and wipe off the
dirt. And then allow the soft top roof to
dry in a shaded and ventilated area.

NOTICE

●

Keep the cleaning nozzle at least 11.9

in. (30 cm) 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.

●

Do not wash the underside of the vehi-

cle using a high pressure car washer.

Cleaning and protecting the
vehicle interior

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

Cleaning instructions for the
interior parts other than the soft
top roof

Cleaning instructions for the
interior parts of the soft top roof
(Convertible)

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

Remove dirt, sand and dust using a
vacuum cleaner and wash them off
with water.



If dirt cannot be removed, remove it
by patting with a cloth or sponge
dampened with neutral detergent
diluted to approximately 1%.

■

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.

■

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.

■

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 the floor mats (if
equipped)

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, and in the

trunk. (



P.92)

Doing so may cause the hybrid bat-

tery, electrical components, etc. to

malfunction or catch fire.

●

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.

■

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:



Except Convertible

• 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

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Periodically check that dust has not
built up or clogged the hybrid battery
(traction battery) cooling air intake
vents to prevent a reduction in fuel
economy.
When clogged with dust or “Mainte-
nance Required for Traction battery
Cooling Parts See owner’s manual” is
displayed on the multi-information dis-
play, perform the following cleaning
procedure.

NOTICE



Convertible

• Other than the seats and soft top roof:

Organic substances such as benzene

or gasoline, alkaline or acidic solutions,

dye, and bleach

• Seats: Alkaline or acidic solutions,

such as thinner, benzene, and alcohol

• Soft top roof: Solutions

●

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.

■

When cleaning the soft top roof

(Convertible)

Do not excessively use water. Doing so

may cause a stain on the soft top roof.

■

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.

■

Cleaning the floor mats

Do not use a mat cleaning machine or

brushes.
This may cause deformation or damage

to the mat.

■

When cleaning the inside of the wind-

shield

Do not allow glass cleaner to contact the

lens. Also, do not touch the lens.

(



P.221)

■

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



P.327)

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 cov-
ers 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.

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It may take several minutes before the

warning message disappears.

■

Scheduled maintenance of the air

intake filters is necessary when

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 “Owner’s Manual Sup-

plement” or “Scheduled Maintenance”.

■

Air intake vents maintenance

●

Driving the vehicle continuously after

dust has built up and clogged the air

intake vents will have an adverse effect

on hybrid battery (traction battery) cool-

ing performance. If the hybrid battery

(traction battery) input and output is

restricted, the driving range of the elec-

tric motor and fuel economy may be

reduced. Periodically check and clean

the air intake vents to prevent dust from

building up.

●

Depending on the conditions under

which the vehicle is used, the air intake

vents may need to be cleaned more reg-

ularly.

●

Improper handling may result in damage

to the air intake vent cover or filter. If you

have any concerns about cleaning parts

yourself, contact your Lexus dealer.

■

Cleaning the air intake vents

●

Dust in the air intake vents may interfere

with the cooling of the hybrid battery

(traction battery). If charging/discharg-

ing 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 your Lexus dealer.

●

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 fil-

ters. (



P.325)

●

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 your Lexus

dealer.

WARNING

■

When cleaning the hybrid battery

(traction battery) air intake vents/fil-

ters

●

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

(under the both sides of the rear seat)

are to be removed, make sure to turn

the power switch off to stop the hybrid

system.

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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 diffi-

cult 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

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 your Lexus

dealer.

●

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-
finish metal accents

Cleaning the leather areas

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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.

: “Alcantara

” is a registered trademark

of Alcantara S.p.A.

: If equipped

This maintenance is most effective if
performed regularly (around once per
month).

Soak a cloth in lukewarm water
(approximately 104°F [40°C]),
wring it out thoroughly and then
wipe the entire body.

Wipe carefully so that the pile is not

disheveled. Be sure to prepare a clean

cloth. Once you have wiped the part with

the cloth, rinse it until it is completely clean

before using the cloth again.

Once it has dried, use a lint brush
or the like to comb the pile.



If liquid is spilled onto the surface,
apply tissue paper or the like to

Cleaning the synthetic leather
areas

Cleaning the artificial
leather (Alcantara

®*1

)

It is recommended that regular
maintenance should be performed
for areas that are frequently
touched to maintain quality.

NOTICE

■

When driving

Areas that are frequently touched are

more likely to attract dirt. Ensure that

your hands are clean before touching

anything.

Routine maintenance

When cleaning the artificial
leather (Alcantara

)

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absorb the liquid.



If any substance such as mud or cof-
fee dries and becomes stuck to the
surface, use a lint brush or the like to
lightly brush the dirty area and
remove the substance.
Then, it is recommended to clean
the dried substance from the sur-
face using a vacuum cleaner.



For oil-based substances, use a dry
cloth or tissue paper to wipe off the
substance as much as possible,
while being careful not to spread it.

If the substance still cannot be
removed, use the following procedure
to remove it.

Liquid substances: Soak a cloth in
lukewarm water (approximately
104°F [40°C]), wring it out thor-
oughly and then wipe the dirty area
from the outside inward.

Wipe carefully so that the pile is not

disheveled. Be sure to prepare a clean

cloth and use the clean portion of it to

clean the surface.
Oil-based substances: Dab a cloth soaked

in benzene, lukewarm water or pure ethyl

alcohol (for drinking) within the dirty area

from the outside inward, and then dab a

dry cloth on the dirty area to absorb the

substance.

If the pile on the surface is dishev-
eled, use a lint brush or the like to
lightly brush the surface, and then
allow the surface to dry completely.

■

To remove substances adhered to the

pile

To clean dust or other adhered substances,

use a lint brush or the like to lightly brush

the area and remove the substance. If the

substance still cannot be removed, use

adhesive tape to remove it.

NOTICE

■

To prevent damage to artificial
leather (Alcantara

)

Observe the following precautions to

avoid damage to and deterioration of
artificial leather (Alcantara

●

Do not apply excessive force

●

Do not dig your nails into it

●

Do not rub it with your hands

●

Do not touch it if your hands are dirty

■

When using adhesive tape

If a strong adhesive tape is used, there is

a possibility that the surface of the artifi-
cial leather (Alcantara

) could be dam-

aged.

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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 vehi-

cle 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:

Press

of the meter control

switches and select

Press

of the meter control

switches and select “Vehicle Settings”.
Then press “OK”.

Maintenance requirements

To ensure safe and economical
driving, day-to-day care and regu-
lar maintenance are essential. It is
the owner’s responsibility to per-
form regular checks. Lexus recom-
mends 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 12-volt 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.

●

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.347)

General maintenance

Scheduled maintenance

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Press

of the meter control

switches and select “Scheduled Mainte-
nance”. Then press “OK”.

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 <hybrid sys-

tem is operating>

Turn the engine <hybrid system> off and

ensure that there is adequate ventilation

before performing maintenance checks.

Engine compartment

Items

Check points

Brake fluid

Is the brake fluid at the
correct level?
(



P.346)

Engine coolant
(LC500)

Is the engine coolant at
the correct level?
(



P.344)

Engine/power
control unit cool-
ant (LC500h)

Is the engine/power
control unit coolant at
the correct level?
(



P.344)

Engine oil

Is the engine oil at the
correct level?
(



P.341)

Exhaust system

There should not be
any fumes or strange
sounds.

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Radiator/con-
denser

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



P.345)

Washer fluid

Is there sufficient
washer fluid?
(



P.346)

Trunk

Items

Check points

12-volt battery

Check the battery fluid
level and connections.
(



P.347)

Vehicle interior

Items

Check points

Accelerator
pedal

• The accelerator

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

Automatic trans-
mission “Park”
mechanism
(LC500)/Hybrid
transmission
“Park” mecha-
nism (LC500h)

• When parked on a

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

Items

Check points

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?

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?

Items

Check points

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Parking brake

• Move smoothly?
• 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.

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 bolts

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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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.347)

• Grease
• Conventional wrench

(for terminal clamp
bolts)

Brake fluid
level
(



P.346)

• SAE J1703 or FMVSS

No.116 DOT 3 brake
fluid

• SAE J1704 or FMVSS

No. 116 DOT 4 brake
fluid (Convertible)

• Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for

adding brake fluid)

Engine coolant
level (LC500)
(



P.344)

• “Toyota Super Long

Life Coolant” or a simi-
lar high quality eth-
ylene glycol-based
non-silicate, 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% cool-
ant and 50% deionized
water.
For Canada:
“Toyota Super Long
Life Coolant” is pre-
mixed with 55% cool-
ant and 45% deionized
water.

• Funnel (used only for

adding coolant)

Items

Parts and tools

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Engine/power
control unit
coolant level
(LC500h)
(



P.344)

• “Toyota Super Long

• Funnel (used only for

adding coolant)

Engine oil level
(



P.341)

• “Toyota Genuine

Motor Oil” or equiva-
lent

• Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for

adding engine oil)

Fuses
(



P.370)

• Fuse with same amper-

age rating as original

Headlight aim

• Phillips-head screw-

driver

Light bulbs
(



P.374)



Radiator and
condenser
(



P.345)



Items

Parts and tools

Tire inflation
pressure
(



P.363)

• Tire pressure gauge
• Compressed air source

Washer fluid
(



P.346)

• 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

●

LC500h: Make sure that the “IGNI-

TION ON” on the multi-information

display and the “READY” indicator are

both off.

●

Keep hands, clothing and tools away

from the moving fan and engine drive

belt.

●

LC500: 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.

LC500h: Be careful not to touch the

engine, power control unit, radiator,

exhaust manifold, etc. right after driv-

ing as they may be hot. Oil and other

fluids may also be hot.

●

Do not leave anything that may burn

easily, such as paper and rags, in the

engine compartment.

●

Do not smoke, cause sparks or expose

an open flame to fuel. Fuel fumes are

flammable.

Items

Parts and tools

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Pull the hood lock release lever.

The hood will pop up slightly.

Pull up the auxiliary catch lever and
lift the hood.

WARNING

■

When working near the electric cool-

ing fan or radiator grille

Be sure the engine switch <power

switch> is off.

With the engine switch <power switch> in

ON, the electric cooling fan may auto-

matically start to run if the air condition-

ing is on and/or the coolant temperature

is high. (



P.345)

■

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.

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.

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

LC500

Fuse box (



P.370)

Engine oil level dipstick (



P.341)

Engine coolant reservoir (



P.344)

Engine oil filler cap (



P.343)

Brake fluid reservoir (



P.346)

Washer fluid tank (



P.346)

Electric cooling fan

Condenser (



P.345)

Radiator (



P.345)

Engine compartment

Components

A
B
C
D

E
F

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LC500h

Engine oil level dipstick (



P.341)

Power control unit coolant reservoir (



P.345)

Engine oil filler cap (



P.343)

Brake fluid reservoir (



P.346)

Fuse boxes (



P.370)

Washer fluid tank (



P.346)

Engine coolant reservoir (



P.344)

Electric cooling fan

Condenser (



P.345)

Radiator (



P.345)

■

12-volt battery



P.347

With the engine at operating tempera-
ture and turned off, check the oil level
on the dipstick.

Park the vehicle on level ground.



LC500

After warming up the engine and turning it
off, wait about 5 minutes for the oil to drain
back into the bottom of the engine.



LC500h

After warming up the engine and turning

A
B
C
D

E
F

Checking the engine oil

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off the hybrid system, wait about 5 minutes
for the oil to drain back into the bottom of
the engine.

Holding a rag under the end, pull
the dipstick out.



LC500



LC500h

Wipe the dipstick clean.

Reinsert the dipstick fully.

Holding a rag under the end, pull
the dipstick out and check whether
the oil level is above low level mark.

Low level mark

The shape of the dipstick may differ
depending on the type of vehicle or
engine.

Wipe the dipstick and reinsert it
fully.

■

Engine oil consumption

A certain amount of engine oil will be con-

sumed while driving. In the following situa-

tions, oil consumption may increase, and

engine oil may need to be refilled in

between oil maintenance intervals.

●

When the engine is new, for example

directly after purchasing the vehicle or

after replacing the engine

●

If low quality oil or oil of an inappropriate

viscosity is used

●

When driving at high engine speeds or

with a heavy load, or when driving while

accelerating or decelerating frequently

●

When leaving the engine idling for a long

time, or when driving frequently through

heavy traffic

■

Engine oil level rise

If the vehicle is repeatedly driven without

the engine warmed up, moisture caused by

dew condensation inside the engine or fuel

which did not burn mixes into the engine oil,

resulting in a rise in engine oil level.
However, this is not a malfunction.
For example, the engine become difficult to

be warmed up in the following situations.

●

When driving a short distance

●

When driving at a low speed

●

When the outside temperature is low

When checking the engine oil, make sure

that the engine is warmed up. If the engine

oil level exceeds the refill upper limit mark,

contact your Lexus dealer.

NOTICE

■

To prevent serious engine damage

Check the oil level on a regular basis.

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Checking the oil type and prepar-
ing the items needed

Make sure to check the oil type and
prepare the items needed before add-
ing oil.



Engine oil selection



P.443, 444



Oil quantity (Low level mark



Refill upper limit mark)

1.6 qt. (1.5 L, 1.3 Imp. qt.)



Item

Clean funnel

■

Adding engine oil

If the oil level is below or near the low
level mark, add engine oil of the same
type as that already in the engine.



LC500



LC500h

Remove the oil filler cap by turning
it counterclockwise.

Add engine oil slowly, checking the
dipstick.

Make sure that the oil level does not

exceed the refill upper limit mark and is

between the low level mark and refill upper

limit mark.

Low level mark

Refill upper limit mark

The shape of the dipstick may differ
depending on the type of vehicle or
engine.

Install the oil filler cap by turning it
clockwise.

■

After changing the engine oil (LC500h)

The engine oil maintenance data should be

reset. Perform the following procedures:

While the vehicle is stopped, press

of the meter control switches.

Press

of the meter control

switches, and select

Press

of the meter control

switches, select “Vehicle Settings”, and
then press “OK”.

Press

of the meter control

switches, select “Oil Maintenance”, and
then press “OK”.

Select “Yes” and then press “OK”.

Adding engine oil

A
B

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A message will be displayed on the multi-

information display.

The coolant level is satisfactory if it is
between the “F” and “L” lines on the
reservoir when the engine <hybrid sys-
tem> is cold.

■

Engine coolant reservoir



LC500

Reservoir cap

“F” line

“L” line

If the level is on or below the “L” line, add
coolant up to the “F” line. (



P.431)



LC500h

Reservoir cap

“F” line

“L” line

If the level is on or below the “L” line, add
coolant up to the “F” line. (



P.433)

WARNING

■

Used engine oil

●

Used engine oil contains potentially

harmful contaminants which may

cause skin disorders such as inflamma-

tion and skin cancer, so care should be

taken to avoid prolonged and

repeated contact. To remove used

engine oil from your skin, wash thor-

oughly with soap and water.

●

Dispose of used oil and filters only in a

safe and acceptable manner. Do not

dispose of used oil and filters in house-

hold trash, in sewers or onto the

ground.

Call your Lexus dealer, service station

or auto parts store for information

concerning recycling or disposal.

●

Do not leave used engine oil within the

reach of children.

NOTICE

■

When replacing the engine oil

●

Be careful not to spill engine oil on the

vehicle components.

●

Avoid overfilling, or the engine could

be damaged.

●

Check the oil level on the dipstick

every time you refill the vehicle.

●

Be sure the engine oil filler cap is prop-

erly tightened.

Checking the coolant

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B
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Power control unit coolant reser-
voir (LC500h)

Reservoir cap

“F”/“FULL” line

“L”/“LOW” line

If the level is on or below the “L”/“LOW”
line, add coolant up to the “F”/“FULL” line.
(



P.434)

■

Coolant selection

Only use “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant”

or a similar high quality ethylene glycol

based non-silicate, non-amine, non-nitrite,

and non-borate coolant with long-life

hybrid organic acid technology.
U.S.A.:

“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is a mix-

ture of 50% coolant and 50% deionized

water. (Minimum temperature: -31°F [-

35°C])
Canada:

“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is a mix-

ture of 55% coolant and 45% deionized

water. (Minimum temperature: -44°F [-

42°C])
For more details about engine coolant, con-

tact your Lexus dealer.

■

If the coolant level drops within a short

time of replenishing

Visually check the radiator, hoses,

engine/power control unit coolant reser-

voir caps, drain cock and water pump.

If you cannot find a leak, have your Lexus

dealer test the cap and check for leaks in

the cooling system.

Check the radiator and condenser and
clear away any foreign objects.
If either of the above parts is extremely
dirty or you are not sure of their condi-
tion, have your vehicle inspected by
your Lexus dealer.

A
B
C

WARNING

■

When the engine <hybrid system> is

hot

LC500: Do not remove the engine cool-

ant reservoir cap or the coolant inlet cap.

(



P.433)

The cooling system may be under pres-

sure and may spray hot coolant if the cap

is removed, causing serious injuries, such

as burns.

LC500h: Do not remove the

engine/power control unit coolant reser-

voir caps or the coolant inlet cap.

(



P.436)

The cooling system may be under pres-

sure and may spray hot coolant if the cap

is removed, causing serious injuries, such

as burns.

NOTICE

■

When adding coolant

Coolant is neither plain water nor

straight antifreeze. The correct mixture

of water and antifreeze must be used to

provide proper lubrication, corrosion

protection and cooling. Be sure to read

the antifreeze or coolant label.

■

If you spill coolant

Be sure to wash it off with water to pre-

vent it from damaging parts or paint.

Checking the radiator and con-
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■

Checking fluid level

The brake fluid level should be
between the “MAX” and “MIN” lines
on the tank.



LC500



LC500h

■

Adding fluid

Make sure to check the fluid type and
prepare the necessary items.



Fluid type

SAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 3

brake fluid
SAE J1704 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT 4
brake fluid (Convertible)



Item

Clean funnel

■

Brake fluid can absorb moisture from

the air

Excess moisture in the brake fluid can

cause a dangerous loss of braking effi-

ciency. Use only newly opened brake fluid.

If any washer does not work or “Wind-
shield Washer Fluid Low” is shown on
the multi-information display, the
washer tank may be empty. Add
washer fluid.

WARNING

■

When the engine <hybrid system> is

hot

Do not touch the radiator or condenser

as they may be hot and cause serious

injuries, such as burns.

Checking and adding the brake
fluid

WARNING

■

When filling the reservoir

Take care as brake fluid can harm your

hands and eyes and damage painted sur-

faces.

If fluid gets on your hands or in your eyes,

flush the affected area with clean water

immediately.
If you still experience discomfort, see a

doctor.

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 out

or when the fluid level in the accumulator

is high.

If the reservoir needs frequent refilling,

there may be a serious problem.

Checking and adding the washer
fluid

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