Lexus LS500 - Trunk Check; Vehicle Interior Checks

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6-2. Maintenance
LS500h_OM_OM50F42U_(U)
Radiator/con-
denser
The radiator and con-
denser should be free
from foreign objects.
(→P.391)
Washer fluid
Is there sufficient
washer fluid?
(→P.392)
Trunk
Items Check points
12-volt battery
Check the connec-
tions. (→P.393)
Vehicle interior
Items Check points
Accelerator
pedal
• The accelerator
pedal should move
smoothly (without
uneven pedal effort
or catching).
Hybrid transmis-
sion “Park” mech-
anism
•When parked on a
slope and the shift
position is in P, is the
vehicle securely
stopped?
Brake pedal
• Does the brake
pedal move
smoothly?
• Does the brake
pedal have appro-
priate clearance
from the floor?
• Does the brake
pedal have the cor-
rect amount of free
play?
Items Check points
Brakes
• The vehicle should
not pull to one side
when the brakes are
applied.
•The brakes should
work effectively.
• The brake pedal
should not feel
spongy.
• The brake pedal
should not get too
close to the floor
when the brakes are
applied.
Head restraints
•Do the head
restraints move
smoothly and lock
securely?
Indicators/buzz-
ers
•Do the indicators
and buzzers function
properly?
Lights
• Do all the lights
come on?
Parking brake
• Does the parking
brake operate nor-
mally?
• When parked on a
slope and the park-
ing brake is on, is the
vehicle securely
stopped?
Seat belts
• Do the seat belts
operate smoothly?
• The seat belts should
not be damaged.
Items Check points