1998 Lexus LX 470 Owners Manual - Page 390

INTRODUCTION

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NOTICE

Remember that battery and ignition cables carry high

currents or voltages.

Be careful of accidentally causing a

short circuit.

Before closing the engine hood, check to see that you have

not forgotten any tools, rags, etc.

Do not drive with the air cleaner removed, or excessive

engine wear could result.

Also backfiring could cause a fire

in the engine compartment.

Do not overfill automatic transmission fluid, transfer oil

and power steering fluid, or the transmission, transfer and

power steering could be damaged.

Be careful not to scratch the glass surface with the wiper

frame.

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):

Use API grade SH, ”Energy–Conserving II” or SJ,

”Energy–Conserving” multigrade engine oil or ILSAC

multigrade engine oil.

For recommended oil viscosity, see page

385.

Tools:

Rag or paper towel

Funnel (only for adding oil)

Checking the engine coolant level


Ethylene–glycol coolant

Demineralized or distilled water

Tools:

Funnel (only for adding coolant)

Checking brake fluid


FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3 or SAE J1703 brake fluid

Tools:

Rag or paper towel

Funnel (only for adding fluid)

Section	Page
Foreword	1
Introduction	3
How To Use This Manual	5
Pictorial Index	10
Basic Operation	19
Keys And Doors	24
Switches	46
Gauges, Meters And Service Reminder Indicators	67
Interior Equipment	82
Exterior Equipment	110
Comfort Adjustment	121
Theft Deterrent	213
Air Conditioning System	217
Audio System	236
Starting And Driving	270
Driving Tips	322
In Case Of An Emergency	345
Maintenance	378
Introduction	385
Engine	394
Chassis	408
Electrical Components	423
Body	449

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