Lexus ES: Hood
Opening the hood
1. Pull the hood lock release lever.
The hood will pop up slightly.

2. Pull up the auxiliary catch lever and
lift the hood.

WARNING
■Pre-driving check
Check that the hood is fully closed and
locked.
If the hood is not locked properly, it may
open while the vehicle is in motion and
cause an accident, which may result in
death or serious injury.
Positioning a floor jack
When using a floor jack, follow the
instructions in the manual provided
with the jack and perform the operation
safely.
When raising your vehicle with a
floor jack, position the jack correctly.
Improper placement may
damage your vehicle or cause
injury.
Location of the jack point
■ Front

■ Rear

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Condenser
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Engine
Location
The 12-volt battery is located on the
right-hand side of the trunk.
■Before recharging
When recharging, the 12-volt battery produces
hydrogen gas which is flammable
and explosive. T
Replace or rotate tires in accordance
with maintenance schedules
and treadwear.
Checking tires
Check if the treadwear indicators are
showing on the tires. Also check the
tires for uneven wear, s
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PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE NOTICE:
Before performing troubleshooting, change the grille shutter control mode to maintenance mode.
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If the swing grille actuator assembly has been replaced with a new one, perform initialization and change the grille shutter control mode.
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DTC SUMMARY MALFUNCTION DESCRIPTION These DTCs are stored when the motor temperature sensor output is abnormal. The cause of this malfunction may be one of the following: Motor temperature sensor malfunction
Internal motor temperature sensor malfunction
Open or short in motor temperature sensor
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