Lexus LS 500h 2019, Owner'S Manual

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484 6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Check the air cleaner filter as follows:
1 Remove the engine compartment
cover. (

P.479)
2 Release the clips.
3 Lift the filter case.
4 Take out the air cleaner filter.
Inspect the outer surface of the filter,
and replace the filter if it is extremely
dirty. If the filter is only moderately
dusty, use compressed air to blow dust
out of the filter.
WARNING
■
When adding washer fluid
Do not add washer fluid when the hybrid
system is hot or operating as washer fluid
contains alcohol and may catch fire if
spilled on the engine, etc.
NOTICE
■
Do not use any fluid other than
washer fluid
Do not use soapy water or engine anti-
freeze instead of washer fluid.
Doing so may cause streaking on the
vehicle’s painted surfaces, as well as
damaging the pump leading to problems
of the washer fluid not spraying.
■
Diluting washer fluid
Dilute washer fluid with water as neces-
sary.
Refer to the freezing temperatures listed
on the label of the washer fluid bottle.
Checking the air cleaner filter
WARNING
■
To prevent inhaling dust
Wear a respirator when using com-
pressed air to clean the air cleaner filter.
NOTICE
■
To prevent damaging the engine
Do not drive with the air cleaner filter
removed. Doing so causes excessive
engine wear.
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