Toyota Land Cruiser
Owners Manual
Maintenance and care » Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precautions

If you perform maintenance yourself, be sure to follow the correct procedure given in these sections

Items	Parts and tools
Battery condition	Warm water Baking soda Grease Conventional wrench (for terminal clamp bolts)
Brake fluid level	FMVSS No.116 DOT 3 or SAE J1703 brake fluid Rag or paper towel Funnel (used only for adding brake fluid)
Engine coolant level	“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” or similar high quality ethylene glycol based non-silicate, nonamine, non-nitrite and non-borate coolant with long-life hybrid organic acid technology. “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is pre-mixed with 50% coolant and 50% deionized water. Funnel (used only for adding coolant)
Engine oil level	“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent Rag or paper towel Funnel (used only for adding engine oil)
Fuses	Fuse with same amperage rating as original
Headlight aim	Phillips-head screwdriver
Light bulbs	Bulb with same number and wattage rating as original Phillips-head screwdriver Flathead screwdriver Wrench
Power steering fluid	Automatic transmission fluid DEXRON®II or III Rag or paper towel Funnel (used only for adding power steering fluid)
Radiator and condenser	-
Tire inflation pressure	Tire pressure gauge Compressed air source
Washer fluid	Water or washer fluid containing antifreeze (for winter use) Funnel (used only for adding washer fluid)

CAUTION

The engine compartment contains many mechanisms and fluids that may move suddenly, become hot, or become electrically energized. To avoid death or serious injury.

When working on the engine compartment

Keep hands, clothing and tools away from the moving fan and engine drive belt.
Be careful not to touch the engine, inverter, radiator, exhaust manifold, etc.
right after driving as they may be hot. Oil and other fluids may also be hot.
Do not leave anything that may burn easily, such as paper or rags, in the engine compartment.
Do not smoke, cause sparks or expose an open flame to fuel or the battery.
Fuel and battery fumes are flammable.
Be extremely cautious when working on the battery. It contains poisonous and corrosive sulfuric acid.

When working near the electric cooling fan or radiator grille

Be sure the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is OFF.

With the “ENGINE START STOP” switch in IGNITION ON mode, the electric cooling fan may automatically start to run if the air conditioning is on and/or if the coolant temperature is high.

When working on or under the vehicle

Do not get under the vehicle with just the jack supporting it.
Always use automotive jack stands or other solid supports.
Use eye protection to prevent flying or falling material, fluid spray, etc. from getting in your eyes.

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