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6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
LC500_LC500h_OM_OM11405U_(U)
Engine oil level
(P.293)
• “Toyota Genuine Motor
Oil” or equivalent
• Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for
adding engine oil)
Fuses
(P.319)
•Fuse with same amper-
age rating as original
Headlight aim
• Phillips-head screw-
driver
Light bulbs
(P.324)

Radiator and
condenser
(P.296)

Tire inflation
pressure
(P.313)
• Tire pressure gauge
• Compressed air source
Washer fluid
(P.297)
• 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.
Items Parts and tools
●
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.
■
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
IGNITION ON mode <ON mode>, the
electric cooling fan may automatically
start to run if the air conditioning is on
and/or the coolant temperature is high.
(P.296)
■
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.