Lexus NX300h - Hood

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6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
LEXUS NX300h Owners Manu-
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Maintenance and care
1 Pull the hood lock release lever.
The hood will pop up slightly.
2 Pull up the auxiliary catch lever and
lift the hood.
WARNING
● Be careful not to touch the engine,
power control unit, 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. Fuel fumes are
flammable.
■ When working near the electric cool-
ing fans or radiator grille
Be sure the power switch is off.
With power switch in ON mode, the
electric cooling fans may automatically
start to run if the air conditioning is on
and/or the coolant temperature is high.
(→P.331)
■ 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.