2005 Lexus ES 330 Owners Manual - Page 356

INTRODUCTION D Use eye protection whenever you work on or under your vehicle where you may be exposed to flying or falling material, fluid spray, etc. D Be extremely cautious when working on the battery. It contains poisonous and corrosive sulfuric acid. 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 NOTICE D Remember that battery and ignition cables carry high currents or voltages. Be careful of accidentally causing a short circuit. D Before closing the engine hood, check to see that you have not forgotten any tools, rags, etc. D Do not drive with the air cleaner removed, or excessive engine wear could result. Also backfiring could cause a fire in the engine compartment. D Do not overfill automatic transmission fluid, or the transmission could be damaged. D Be careful not to scratch the glass surface with the wiper frame. Parts (if level is low): D "Toyota Genuine Motor Oil" or equivalent See page 353 for details about engine oil selection. Tools: D Rag or paper towel D Funnel (only for adding oil) 338