2004 Lexus GS 300 Owners Manual - Page 274

INTRODUCTION CAUTION When jacking, be sure to observe the following to reduce the possibility of personal injury: D Follow jacking instructions. D Do not put any part of your body under the vehicle supported by the jack. Personal injury may occur. D Do not start or run the engine while your vehicle is supported by the jack. D Stop the vehicle on a level firm ground, firmly set the parking brake and put the transmission in "P" position. D Make sure to set the jack properly in the jack point. Raising the vehicle with jack improperly positioned will damage the vehicle or may allow the vehicle to fall off the jack and cause personal injury. D Never get under the vehicle when the vehicle is supported by the jack alone; use vehicle support stands. D Do not raise the vehicle with someone in the vehicle D When raising the vehicle, do not place any objects on top of or underneath the jack. PARTS AND TOOLS Here is a list of parts and tools you will need to perform do-it-yourself maintenance. Remember all Lexus parts are designed in metric sizes, so your tools must be metric. Checking the engine oil level Parts (if level is low): D "Toyota Genuine Motor Oil" or equivalent Oil grade: API grade SL "Energy-Conserving" or ILSAC multigrade engine oil. For recommended oil viscosity, see page 271. Tools: D Rag or paper towel D Funnel (only for adding oil) Checking the engine coolant level Parts (if level is low): D "Toyota Super Long Life Coolant" or similar high quality ethylene glycol based non-silicate, non-amine, non-nitrite, and non-borate coolant with long-life hybrid organic acid technology. "Toyota Super Long Life Coolant" is pre-mixed with 50% coolant and 50% deionized water. Tools: D Funnel (only for adding coolant) NOTICE Make sure to place the jack correctly, or your vehicle may be damaged. 254