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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Engine compartment
Components
Fuse boxes
Engine oil filler cap
Engine oil level dipstick
Brake fluid reservoir
Radiator
Electric cooling fan
Condenser
Power control unit coolant reservoir
Engine
12-volt battery
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
Tires
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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Components
COMPONENTS ILLUSTRATION *1 BATTERY SERVICE HOLE COVER *2 SERVICE PLUG GRIP ILLUSTRATION *1 CONNECTOR COVER ASSEMBLY *2 ENGINE ROOM MAIN WIRE Tightening torque for "Major areas involving basic vehicle performance such as moving/turning/stopping": N*m (kgf*cm, ft.*lbf)
Differential System
PrecautionPRECAUTION
Before disassembling the differential assembly, thoroughly clean it by removing any sand, mud or foreign matter. This will help prevent contamination during disassembly and reassembly.
When removing the differential side bearing retainer or any other light alloy parts,
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