DRIVING TIPS
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WINTER DRIVING TIPS
Make sure your coolant is properly protected against
freezing.
Only use ”Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” or similar high
quality ethylene glycol based non
−
silicate, non
−
amine,
non
−
nitrite, and non
−
borate coolant with long
−
life hybrid
organic acid technology. (Coolant with long
−
life hybrid organic
acid technology is a combination of low phosphates and
organic acids.)
See “Checking the engine coolant level” on page 534 for
details of coolant type selection.
For the U.S.A.—“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is a mixture
of 50% coolant and 50% deionized water. This coolant
provides protection down to about
−
35
C (
−
31
F).
For Canada—“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is a mixture of
55% coolant and 45% deionized water. This coolant provides
protection down to about
−
42
C (
−
44
F).
NOTICE
Do not use plain water alone.
Check the condition of the battery and cables.
Cold temperatures reduce the capacity of any battery, so it
must be in top shape to provide enough power for winter
starting. Page 581 tells you how to visually inspect the battery.
Your Lexus dealer and most service stations will be pleased to
check the battery charge level.
Make sure the engine oil viscosity is suitable for the cold
weather.
See page 533 for recommended viscosity. Leaving a heavy
summer oil in your vehicle during winter months may cause
harder starting. If you are not sure about which oil to use, call
your Lexus dealer
−
they will be pleased to help.
Check the electronic ignition system for loose
connections or obvious damage.
Keep the door locks from freezing.
Squirt lock de
−
icer or glycerine into the locks to keep them from
freezing.
Use a washer fluid containing an antifreeze solution.
This product is available at your Lexus dealer and most auto
parts stores. Follow the manufacturer’s directions for how
much to mix with water.
NOTICE
Do not use engine antifreeze or any other substitute
because it may damage your vehicle’s paint.
Do not use your parking brake when there is a possibility
it could freeze.
When parking, put the transmission into ”P” and block the front
wheels. Do not use the parking brake, or snow or water
accumulated in and around the parking brake mechanism may
freeze the parking brake, making it hard to release.
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Страница 14: ...PICTORIAL INDEX iii INSTRUMENT PANEL Vehicles without navigation system G00012b Four wheel drive models ...
Страница 16: ...PICTORIAL INDEX v INSTRUMENT CLUSTER Vehicles sold in U S A G00041 ...
Страница 18: ...PICTORIAL INDEX vii INSTRUMENT CLUSTER Vehicles sold in Canada G00043 ...
Страница 24: ...PICTORIAL INDEX xiii ...
Страница 68: ...KEYS AND DOORS 44 ...
Страница 150: ...INTERIOR EQUIPMENT 126 ...
Страница 151: ...SECTION 1 5 127 INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Exterior equipment Hood 128 Trunk lid 129 Fuel tank cap 132 Moon roof 136 ...
Страница 164: ...EXTERIOR EQUIPMENT 140 ...
Страница 230: ...OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS 206 ...
Страница 243: ...SECTION 1 8 219 INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Touch screen Overview 220 Information menu 222 ...
Страница 281: ...SECTION 2 1 257 AIR CONDITIONING AND AUDIO Air conditioning Automatic air conditioning controls 259 ...
Страница 285: ...AIR CONDITIONING 261 G21002a Air flow selection Automatic air flow mode only ...
Страница 302: ...AIR CONDITIONING 278 ...
Страница 303: ...SECTION 2 2 279 AIR CONDITIONING AND AUDIO Audio Audio System 280 ...
Страница 368: ...AUDIO 344 ...
Страница 490: ...DRIVING TIPS 466 ...
Страница 522: ...IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY 498 ...
Страница 530: ...MAINTENANCE 506 ...
Страница 541: ...INTRODUCTION 517 Adding washer fluid Parts Water Washer fluid containing antifreeze for winter use Tools Funnel ...
Страница 542: ...INTRODUCTION 518 ...
Страница 562: ...ENGINE 538 ...
Страница 577: ...CHASSIS 553 Tire symbols Compact spare tire G63007 The illustration indicates typical tire symbols ...
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Страница 622: ...ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS 598 ...