1999 Lexus LX 470 Owners Manual - Page 473

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 SJ, ”Energy–Conserving” multigrade

engine oil or ILSAC multigrade engine oil.

For

recommended oil viscosity, see page 471.

Tools:

Rag or paper towel

Funnel (only for adding oil)

Checking the engine coolant level

Parts (if level is low):

“Toyota Long Life Coolant” or equivalent

See ”Checking the engine coolant level” on page 472

for instructions.

Demineralized or distilled water

Tools:

Funnel (only for adding coolant)

Section	Page
Foreword	1
Introduction	3
How To Use This Manual	5
Pictorial Index	10
Quick Reference	19
Keys And Doors	28
Switches	54
Gauges, Meters And Service Reminder Indicators	80
Interior Equipment	99
Exterior Equipment	133
Comfort Adjustment	146
Theft Deterrent	266
Air Conditioning System	272
Audio System	292
Starting And Driving	331
Driving Tips	391
In Case Of An Emergency	419
Maintenance	459
Introduction	468
Engine	477
Chassis	495
Electrical Components	519
Body	554

1999 Lexus LX 470 Owners Manual - Page 473

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