2010 Lexus GX460 maintenance

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■Allow inspection and repairs to be performed by a Lexus dealer
●Lexus technicians are well-trained speciali sts and are kept up to date with the
latest service information. They are well informed about the operation of all sys-
tems on your vehicle.
●Keep a copy of the repair order. It proves that the maintenance that has been
performed is under warranty coverage. If any problem should arise while your
vehicle is under warranty, your Lexus de aler will promptly take care of it.
CAUTION
■If your vehicle is not properly maintained
Improper maintenance could result in seri ous damage to the vehicle and possible
serious injury or death.
■Handling of the battery
●Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and a wide variety of automobile com-
ponents contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause can-
cer and birth defects and other reproductive harm. Work in a well ventilated area.
●Oils, fuels and fluids contained in vehicles as well as waste produced by compo-
nent wear contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause
cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Avoid exposure and wash
any affected area immediately.
●Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead com-
pounds which are known to cause brain damage. Wash your hands after han-
dling. ( P. 6 2 2 )

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Maintenance and care
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General maintenance
Engine compartment
ItemsCheck points
BatteryCheck the indicator and 
connections. ( P. 622)
Brake fluidIs the brake fluid at the correct level? 
(  P. 6 1 8 )
Engine coolantIs the engine coolant at the correct
level? ( P. 6 1 5 )
Engine oilIs the engine oil at the correct level? 
( P. 6 1 0 )
Exhaust systemThere should not be any fumes or
strange sounds.
Power steering fluidIs the power steering fluid at the 
correct level? ( P. 6 2 0 )
Radiator/condenser
The radiator and condenser should
be free from foreign objects. 
( P. 6 1 7 )
Wa s h e r f l u i dIs there sufficient washer fluid? 
(  P. 6 2 6 )
Listed below are the general maintenance items that should be performed
at the intervals specified in the “Warranty and Service Guide” or “Owner’s
Manual Supplement”. It is recommend ed that any problem you notice
should be brought to the attention of your Lexus dealer or qualified service
shop for advice.

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Vehicle interior
ItemsCheck points
Accelerator pedal
• The accelerator pedal should move smoothly (without uneven pedal
effort or catching).
Automatic transmission “Park”
mechanism• When parked on a slope and the shift lever is in P, is the vehicle
securely stopped?
Brake pedal
• Does the brake pedal move smoothly?
• Does the brake pedal have appro- priate clearance from the floor?
• Does the brake pedal have the cor-
rect amount of free play?
Brakes
• The vehicle should not pull to one side when the brakes are applied.
• The brakes should work effectively.
• The brake pedal should not feel
spongy.
• The brake pedal should not get too
close to the floor when the brakes
are applied.

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Maintenance and care
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ItemsCheck points
Head restraints• Do the head restraints move smoothly and lock securely?
Indicators/buzzers• Do the indicators and buzzers
function properly?
Lights• Do all the lights come on?
Pa r k i n g b r a ke
• Does the parking brake lever or pedal move smoothly?
• When parked on a slope and the parking brake is on, is the vehicle
securely stopped?
Seat belts
• Do the seat belts operate smoothly?
• The seat belts should not be dam- aged.
Seats• Do the seat controls operate prop-erly?
Steering wheel
• Does the steering wheel rotate smoothly?
• Does the steering wheel have the
correct amount of free play?
• There should not be any strange sounds coming from the steering
wheel.

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Vehicle exterior
ItemsCheck points
Doors• Do the doors operate smoothly?
Engine hood• Does the engine hood lock system work properly?
Fluid leaks
• There should not be any signs of fluid leakage after the vehicle has
been parked.
Ti r e
• Is the tire inflation pressure cor-
rect?
• The tires should not be damaged or excessively worn.
• Have the tires been rotated according to the maintenance
schedule?
• The wheel nuts should not be loose.
CAUTION
■If the engine is running
Turn off the engine and ensure that there is adequate ventilation before performing
maintenance checks.

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Maintenance and care
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Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M) programs
Some states have vehicle emission inspection programs which include
OBD (On Board Diagnostics) checks. The OBD system monitors the oper-
ation of the emission control system.
■ If the malfunction indicator lamp comes on
The OBD system determines that a problem exists somewhere in
the emission control system. Your vehicle may not pass the I/M test
and may need to be repaired. Contact your Lexus dealer to service
the vehicle.
■ Your vehicle may not pass the I/M test in the following situations:
●When the battery is disconnected or discharged
Readiness codes that are set during ordinary driving are erased. 
Also, depending on your driving habits, the readiness codes may
not be completely set.
● When the fuel tank cap is loose
The malfunction indicator lamp comes on a temporary malfunc-
tion and your vehicle may not pass the I/M test.
■ When the malfunction indicator la mp still remains on after several
driving trips
The error code in the OBD system will not be cleared unless the
vehicle is driven 40 or more times.
■ If your vehicle does not pass the I/M test
Contact your Lexus dealer to prep are the vehicle for re-testing.

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precautions
If you perform maintenance yourself, be sure to follow the correct proce-
dure given in these sections.
ItemsPa r t s a n d t o o l s
Battery condition (P. 622)
•Warm water
• Baking soda
•Grease
• Conventional wrench
(for terminal clamp bolts)
Brake fluid level ( P. 6 1 8 )
• FMVSS No.116 DOT 3 or SAE
J1703 brake fluid
•Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for adding brake
fluid)

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Maintenance and care
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ItemsPa r t s a n d t o o l s
Engine coolant level (P. 6 1 5 )
• “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant”
or similar high quality ethylene gly-
col based non-silicate, non-amine,
non-nitrite and non-borate coolant
with long-life hybrid organic acid
technology
For the U.S.A.: 
“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant”
is pre-mixed with 50 % coolant
and 50 % deionized water.
For Canada: 
“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant”
is pre-mixed with 55 % coolant and
45 % deionized water.
• Funnel (used only for adding cool-
ant)
Engine oil level ( P. 6 1 0 )
• “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or
equivalent
•Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for adding
engine oil)