Lexus LX 470 1998, Owner'S Manual

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GAUGES, METERS AND SERVICE REMINDER INDICATORS
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D
Idling for a long period with the air conditioning on in
stop−and−go traffic.
D
Towing a trailer.
NOTICE
D
Do not remove the thermostat in the engine cooling system as
this may cause the engine to overheat. The thermostat is
designed to control the flow of coolant to keep the
temperature of the engine within the specified operating
range.
D
Do not continue driving with an overheated engine. See ”If
your vehicle overheats” on page 224.
OIL PRESSURE GAUGE
13X003c
"
1 When the engine is warm
2 When the engine is cool
The oil pressure gauge indicates engine oil pressure when the
ignition is on. Check it while driving to make sure the needle is
in the proper range.
If the oil pressure should stay below the normal range, pull off the
road to a safe place and stop the engine immediately. Call a Lexus
dealer or qualified repair shop for assistance.
Oil pressure may not build up when the oil level is too low. The oil
pressure gauge is not designed to indicate oil level, and the oil level
must be checked using the level dipstick.