Introduction
GENERAL MAINTENANCE AND REGULAR USE
MAINTENANCE
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In addition to scheduled maintenance,
your Lexus requires ongoing general
maintenance such as fluid checks and
visual inspections. The recommended
guidelines for inspections are listed
below. Please refer to the “Mainte-
nance” section of the Owner’s Manual
for a detailed description of inspec-
tion procedures.
Every 30 Days
At least once every 30 days, perform
these inspections:
•Check engine oil level using
the dipstick
•Visually check engine coolant
level on the see-through
reservoir
•Visually check brake fluid level
on the see-through reservoir
•Visually check condition of
battery
•Check level of windshield
washer fluid
•Check tire pressure
•Check tires for damage
and wear
•Check installation of driver’s
floor mat
After a Car Wash
•Check installation of driver’s
floor mat
After Off-Road Driving
Whenever you drive off-road through
deep sand, mud or water, perform
these inspections daily:
•Check axle shaft boots
•Check ball joints and dust covers
•Check brake lines and hoses
•Check brake pads/rotors and
parking brake linings/drums
•Check differential oil
•Check engine air filter
•Check nuts and bolts on chassis
•Check steering linkage and
boots
•Check transfer case oil
(AWD models)
•Check transmission fluid
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Scheduled Maintenance Log
Complimentary Second
Scheduled Maintenance
Service: 12 Months or
10,000 Miles
Lexus also provides your second
scheduled maintenance service at no
charge. The service is performed at
12 months or 10,000 miles, whichev-
er occurs first. To obtain this service,
contact your Lexus dealership. Your
complimentary service will include
these items:
•Replace engine oil with 0W-20
oil; replace oil filter
•Reset maintenance reminder
light
•Rotate tires
•Visually inspect brake pads,
calipers and rotors
•Check installation of driver’s
floor mat
•Road-test vehicle
If you do the majority of your driving
under certain special operating con-
ditions, additional items are included
in this service. See the “12 Months or
10,000 Miles” chart on page 48.
SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE LOG
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