2011 LEXUS RX350 transmission oil

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2-5. Driving information
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When driving
CAUTION
nOff-road driving precautions
Always observe the following precautions to minimize the risk of death or serious
injury or damage to your vehicle:
lDrive carefully when off the road. Do not take unnecessary risks by driving in
dangerous places.
lDo not grip the steering wheel spokes when driving off-road. A bad bump could
jerk the wheel and injure your hands. Keep both hands and especially your
thumbs on the outside of the rim.
lAlways check your brakes for effectiveness immediately after driving in sand,
mud, water or snow.
lAfter driving through tall grass, mud, rock, sand, water, etc., check that there is no
grass, bush, paper, rags, stone, sand, etc. adhering or trapped to the underbody.
Clear off any such matter from the underbody. If the vehicle is used with these
materials trapped or adhering to the underbody, a breakdown or fire could occur.
lWhen driving off-road or in rugged terrain, do not drive at excessive speeds,
jump, make sharp turns, strike objects, etc. This may cause loss of control or vehi-
cle rollover causing death or serious injury. You are also risking expensive dam-
age to your vehicle’s suspension and chassis.
NOTICE
nTo prevent water damage
Take all necessary safety measures to ensure that water damage to the engine or
other components does not occur.
lWater entering the engine air intake will cause severe engine damage.
lWater entering the automatic transmission will cause deterioration in shift quality,
locking up of your transmission accompanied by vibration, and ultimately dam-
age.
lWater can wash the grease from wheel bearings, causing rusting and premature
failure, and may also enter the differentials, transmission and transfer case, reduc-
ing the gear oil’s lubricating qualities.

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Alphabetical index
Vanity lights
Vanity lights .......................................... 409
Wattage .................................................605
Vanity mirrors........................................ 409
VDIM .......................................................... 231
Vehicle dynamics integrated
management......................................... 231
Vehicle identification number ........ 595
Vehicle stability control ....................... 231
VSC ............................................................. 231
Warning buzzers
Brake system ....................................... 535
Open door .......................................... 537
Seat belt reminder ............................ 537
Warning lights
Anti-lock brake system .................. 536
Brake assist system .......................... 536
Brake system ....................................... 535
Charging system ............................... 535
Electric power steering .................. 536
Electronic engine control
system.................................................. 536
Low fuel level....................................... 537
Low tire pressure .............................. 537
Malfunction indicator lamp .......... 536
Master warning light ........................ 537
Open door ........................................... 537
Pre-collision system ......................... 536
Pretensioners ...................................... 536
Seat belt reminder light .................. 537
Slip indicator ........................................ 536
SRS airbags .......................................... 536
Tire pressure........................................ 537
Warning messages
Adaptive front lighting system.....547
Automatic transmission fluid ........547
Anti-lock brake system ................... 547
AWD system ................546, 547, 551
Brake lamp system............................ 547
Brake system....................................... 545
Dynamic radar cruise
control system....................... 547, 551
Electric power steering................... 547
Engine oil maintenance ................... 551
Engine oil pressure .......................... 546
Engine overheat .................................. 551
Headlight leveling .............................. 547
Hood ......................................................... 551
Intuitive parking assist ........... 551, 547
Low fuel ................................................... 551
Moon roof .............................................. 551
Open door ............................................. 551
Parking brake ....................................... 551
Pre-collision system............... 547, 551
Smart access system with
push-button start ........................... 556
SRS airbags........................................... 547
Steering lock......................................... 547
Washer fluid .......................................... 551
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W

Basic Warranty
This warranty covers repairs and
adjustments needed to correct
defects in materials or workmanship
of any part supplied by Lexus, subject
to the exceptions indicated under
“What Is Not Covered” on pages
19–20.
Coverage is for 48 months or
50,000 miles, whichever occurs first,
with the exception of wheel alignment
and wheel balancing, which are cov-
ered for 12 months or 20,000 miles,
whichever occurs first.
Powertrain Warranty
This warranty covers repairs needed
to correct defects in materials or
workmanship of any component listed
here and supplied by Lexus, subject to
the exceptions indicated under “What
Is Not Covered” on pages 19–20.
Coverage is for 72 months or
70,000 miles, whichever occurs first.
Engine
Cylinder block and head and all
internal parts, timing belt and cover,
flywheel, oil pan, water pump, fuel
pump, engine mounts, engine control
computer, seals and gaskets.
Transmission and Transaxle
Case and all internal parts, torque
converter, clutch cover, mounts,
engine control computer, seals and
gaskets.
Front-Wheel-Drive System
Drive shaft, axle, hub, bearings, seals
and gaskets.
Rear-Wheel-Drive System
Differential carrier assembly, drive
shaft, axle carrier, axle case, axle
bearing, axle shaft, seals and gaskets.
Restraint Systems Warranty
This warranty covers repairs needed
to correct defects in materials or
workmanship of any seatbelt or air
bag system supplied by Lexus, subject
to the exceptions indicated under
“What Is Not Covered” on pages
19–20.
Coverage is for 72 months or
70,000 miles, whichever occurs first.
For vehicles sold and registered in
Kansas, the warranty for seatbelts and
related components is 10 years,
regardless of mileage.
WHAT IS COVERED
AND HOW LONG
Your Warranties in Detail18
NEW VEHICLE LIMITED WARRANTY
W ARRANTY
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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

MAINTENANCE
Scheduled Maintenance Log5 1
36 Months or 30,000 Miles
R eplace engine oil with 0W-20 oil; replace oil filter
Reset maintenance reminder light
Rotate tires
Re-torque nuts and bolts of drive shaft (AWD)
Replace air conditioner filter
Replace brake fluid
Replace engine air filter
Inspect the following:
___ Axle shaft boots
___Ball joints and dust covers
___Body
___Brake lines and hoses
___Brake rotor thickness and runout
___Engine coolant (see page 70)
___Exhaust pipes and mountings
___Fuel lines and connections, fuel tank band
and fuel tank vapor vent s y stem hoses
If you drive primarily under either of these special operating conditions, perform these
additional items:
Driving off-road, on dirt roads or on dusty roads:
T ighten nuts and bolts on chassis
To wing a trailer, using a car-top carrier or heavy vehicle loading:
R eplace rear differential oil (AWD)
Replace transfer case oil (AWD)
Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis ___F uel tank cap gasket
___Rack and pinion assembly
___Rear differential oil (AWD)
___Steering linkage and boots
___Transfer case oil (AWD)
___Transmission for signs of leakage R eplace Smart Key batter y
V isually inspect brake pads, caliper s
and rotors
Check installation of driver’s floor mat
Road-test vehicle
Date: ___________________________ Mileage: __________________________
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SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE LOG

MAINTENANCE
Scheduled Maintenance Log55
7 2 Months or 60,000 Miles
R eplace engine oil with 0W-20 oil; replace oil filter
Re-torque nuts and bolts of drive shaft (AWD)
Replace air conditioner filter
Replace brake fluid
Replace engine air filter
Replace Smart Key batter y
R eset maintenance reminder light
Inspect the following:
___ Axle shaft boots
___Ball joints and dust covers
___Body
___Brake lines and hoses
___Brake rotor thickness and runout
___Drive belt
s
___ Engine coolant (see page 70)
___Exhaust pipes and mountings
___Fuel lines and connections, fuel t ank band
and fuel t ank vapor vent s y stem hoses
If you drive primarily under either of these special operating conditions, perform these
additional items:
Driving off-road, on dirt roads or on dusty roads:
T ighten nuts and bolts on chassis
To wing a trailer, using a car-top carrier or heavy vehicle loading:
R eplace rear differential oil (AWD)
Replace transfer case oil (AWD)
Replace transmission fluid
Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis ___F uel tank cap gasket
___Rack and pinion assembly
___Rear differential oil (AWD)
___Steering linkage and boots
___Transfer case oil (AWD)
___Transmission for signs of leakage Rot ate tires
Visually inspect brake pads, caliper s
and rotors
Check installation of driver’s floor mat
Road-test vehicle
Date: ___________________________ Mileage: __________________________
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SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE LOG

MAINTENANCE
Scheduled Maintenance Log59
108 Months or 90,000 Miles
R eplace engine oil with 0W-20 oil; replace oil filter
Re-torque nuts and bolts of drive shaft (AWD)
Replace air conditioner filter
Replace brake fluid
Replace engine air filter
Replace Smart Key battery
Reset maintenance reminder light
Inspect the following:
___ Axle shaft boots
___Ball joints and dust covers
___Body
___Brake lines and hoses
___Brake rotor thickness and runout
___Drive belt
___Engine coolant (see page 70)
___Exhaust pipes and mountings
___Fuel lines and connections, fuel t ank band
and fuel tank vapor vent s y stem hoses
If you drive primarily under either of these special operating conditions, perform these
additional items:
Driving off-road, on dirt roads or on dusty roads:
T ighten nuts and bolts on chassis
To wing a trailer, using a car-top carrier or heavy vehicle loading:
R eplace rear differential oil (AWD)
Replace transfer case oil (AWD)
Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis ___F uel tank cap gasket
___Rack and pinion assembly
___Rear differential oil (AWD)
___Steering linkage and boots
___Transfer case oil (AWD)
___Transmission for signs of leakage Rot ate tires
Visually inspect brake pads, caliper s
and rotors
Check installation of driver’s floor mat
Road-test vehicle
Date: ___________________________ Mileage: __________________________
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SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE LOG

MAINTENANCE
Scheduled Maintenance Log63
144 Months or 120,000 Miles
R eplace engine oil with 0W-20 oil; replace oil filter
Re-torque nuts and bolts of drive shaft (AWD)
Replace air conditioner filter
Replace brake fluid
Replace engine air filter
Replace Smart Key batter y
R eplace spark plugs (use Denso FK20HR11 plugs
or equivalent) 1
Inspect the following:
___ Axle shaft boots
___Ball joints and dust covers
___Body
___Brake lines and hoses
___Brake rotor thickness and runout
___Drive belt
___Exhaust pipes and mountings
___Fuel lines and connections, fuel tank band
and fuel tank vapor vent s y stem hoses
If you drive primarily under either of these special operating conditions, perform these
additional items:
Driving off-road, on dirt roads or on dusty roads:
T ighten nuts and bolts on chassis
To wing a trailer, using a car-top carrier or heavy vehicle loading:
R eplace rear differential oil (AWD)
Replace transfer case oil (AWD)
Replace transmission fluid
Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis ___F uel tank cap gasket
___Rack and pinion assembly
___Rear differential oil (AWD)
___Steering linkage and boots
___Transfer case oil (AWD)
___Transmission for signs of leakage R eset maintenance reminder light
Rotate tires
Visually inspect brake pads, caliper s
and rotors
Check installation of driver’s floor mat
Road-test vehicle
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Requir ed under the terms of the Emission Control Warranty.
Date: ___________________________ Mileage: __________________________
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