2012 LEXUS RX350 differential

Scheduled Maintenance l og
MAINTENANCE
Scheduled Maintenance Log 61126 Months or 105,000 Miles❏ Inspect and adjust all fluid levels
❏ Re-torque nuts and bolts of drive shaft (AWD)
❏ Replace Smart Key battery
❏ Reset maintenance reminder light
❏ Rotate tires
❏ Visually inspect brake pads, calipers and rotors
❏ Check installation of driver’s floor mat
❏ Road-test vehicle
❏ Inspect the following:
__ Axle shaft boots
__ Ball joints and dust covers
__ Body
__ Brake lines and hoses
__ Drive belt
__ Exhaust pipes and mountings
Note: If 0W-20 oil was not used at last oil change, or if you drive primarily under certain special operat
-
ing conditions, you should also replace the engine oil with 0W-20 oil and replace the oil filter. See page
44 for conditions that apply
. Some conditions require additional maintenance. See below.
If you drive primarily under any of these special operating conditions, perform
these additional items:
D
riving off-road, on dirt roads or on dusty roads:
❏ Inspect engine air filter
❏ Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis
Towing a trailer, using a car-top carrier or heavy vehicle loading:
❏ Replace rear differential oil (AWD)
❏ Replace transfer case oil (AWD)
❏ Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis __ Rack-and-pinion assembly
__ Rear differential oil (AWD)
__ Steering linkage and boots
__ Transfer case oil (AWD)
__ Wiper blades
d ate: __________________________ Mileage: __________________________

Scheduled Maintenance l og
MAINTENANCE
Scheduled Maintenance Log 63144 Months or 120,000 Miles❏ Replace engine oil with 0W-20 oil; replace oil filter
❏ Re-torque nuts and bolts of drive shaft (AWD)
❏ Replace cabin air filter
❏ Replace brake fluid
❏ Replace engine air filter
❏ Replace Smart Key battery
❏ Replace 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
__ F uel lines and connections, fuel tank band

and fuel tank vapor vent system hoses
I
f you drive primarily under any of these special operating conditions, perform
these additional items:
D riving off-road, on dirt roads or on dusty roads:
❏ Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis
Towing a trailer, using a car-top carrier or heavy vehicle loading:
❏ Replace rear differential oil (AWD)
❏ Replace transfer case oil (AWD)
❏ Replace transmission fluid
❏ Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis __ Fuel tank cap gasket
__ Rack-and-pinion assembly
__ Rear differential oil (AWD)
__ Steering linkage and boots
__ Transfer case oil (AWD)
__ Transmission for signs of leakage
__ Wiper blades❏ Reset maintenance reminder light
❏ Rotate tires
❏ Visually inspect brake pads, calipers
and rotors
❏ Check installation of driver’s floor mat
❏ Road-test vehicle
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Required under the terms of the Emission Control Warranty.d ate: __________________________ Mileage: __________________________

Scheduled Maintenance l og
MAINTENANCE
Scheduled Maintenance Log 65162 Months or 135,000 Miles❏ Inspect and adjust all fluid levels
❏ Re-torque nuts and bolts of drive shaft (AWD)
❏ Replace Smart Key battery
❏ Reset maintenance reminder light
❏ Rotate tires
❏ Visually inspect brake pads, calipers and rotors
❏ Check installation of driver’s floor mat
❏ Road-test vehicle
❏ Inspect the following:
__ Axle shaft boots
__ Ball joints and dust covers
__ Body
__ Brake lines and hoses
__ Drive belt
__ Exhaust pipes and mountings
Note: If 0W-20 oil was not used at last oil change, or if you drive primarily under certain special operat
-
ing conditions, you should also replace the engine oil with 0W-20 oil and replace the oil filter. See page
44 for conditions that apply
. Some conditions require additional maintenance. See below.
If you drive primarily under any of these special operating conditions, perform
these additional items:
D
riving off-road, on dirt roads or on dusty roads:
❏ Inspect engine air filter
❏ Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis
Towing a trailer, using a car-top carrier or heavy vehicle loading:
❏ Replace rear differential oil (AWD)
❏ Replace transfer case oil (AWD)
❏ Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis __ Rack-and-pinion assembly
__ Rear differential oil (AWD)
__ Steering linkage and boots
__ Transfer case oil (AWD)
__ Wiper blades
d ate: __________________________ Mileage: __________________________

Scheduled Maintenance l og
MAINTENANCE
Scheduled Maintenance Log 67180 Months or 150,000 Miles❏ Replace engine oil with 0W-20 oil; replace oil filter
❏ Re-torque nuts and bolts of drive shaft (AWD)
❏ Replace cabin air filter
❏ Replace brake fluid
❏ Replace engine air filter
❏ Replace engine coolant (see page 70)
❏ Replace Smart Key battery
❏ 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
__ F uel lines and connections, fuel tank band

and fuel tank vapor vent system hoses
I
f you drive primarily under any of these special operating conditions, perform
these additional items:
D riving off-road, on dirt roads or on dusty roads:
❏ Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis
Towing a trailer, using a car-top carrier or heavy vehicle loading:
❏ Replace rear differential oil (AWD)
❏ Replace transfer case oil (AWD)
❏ Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis __ Fuel tank cap gasket
__ Rack-and-pinion assembly
__ Rear differential oil (AWD)
__ Steering linkage and boots
__ Transfer case oil (AWD)
__ Transmission for signs of leakage
__ Wiper blades❏ Reset maintenance reminder light
❏ Rotate tires
❏ Visually inspect brake pads, calipers
and r otors
❏ Check installation of driver’s floor mat
❏ Road-test vehicle
d ate: __________________________ Mileage: __________________________

e xplanation of Maintenance i te MS
MAINTENANCE
Scheduled Maintenance Log 69Cabin Air Filter
Replace at specified intervals.
More frequent replacement may
be required when driving in dusty
conditions, heavy traffic areas, urban
areas, desert areas or dirt roads.
Refer to your Owner’s Manual for
service details.
Differential Oil
Check for correct oil level and
inspect each differential component
for signs of leakage. If you discover
any leakage, have it repaired
immediately by a qualified technician.
Refer to your Owner’s Manual for
fluid specifications.
Drive Belt
Inspect for cracks, excessive wear
and oiliness. Check the belt tension
and adjust if necessary. Replace the
belts if they are damaged. Drive Shaft
Re-torque the flange nuts and bolts.
A qualified technician should perform
this operation.
Driver’s Floor Mat
• Only use the driver’s floor mat
de si gned specifically for the
model and model year of your
vehicle, such as Lexus Genuine
floor mats.
• Always properly secure the
driver’s floor mat using the
retaining hooks.
• Never install another floor mat
on top of the existing driver’s
floor mat.
• Never install the driver’s floor
mat upside down.
Engine Air Filter
Check for excessive dirt, damage and
oiliness. Replace if necessary.

*See scheduled maintenance log for maintenance interval.
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INDEXAxle shaft boots ....................................................... 4 8 – 67*, 6 8
Ball joints and dust covers ............................................. 4 8 – 67*, 6 8
Body inspection ....................................................... 4 8 – 67*, 6 8
Body repairs ...................................................................... 7
B rakes
Fluid ................................................................... 4 2, 68
L ines and hoses .................................................. 4 8 – 67*, 6 8
P ads, calipers and rotors ......................................... 4 8 – 67*, 6 8
Cabin air filter ......................................................... 4 8 – 67*, 69
Complimentary services
M aintenance services .............................................. 4 , 45–46
O ther services ........................................................... 5– 6
Differential oil ......................................................... 4 8 – 67*, 69
Dispute resolution ......................................................... 9– 13, 21
Drive belt .............................................................. 4 8 – 67*, 69
Drive shaft ............................................................. 4 8 – 67*, 69
Driver’s floor mat ...................................................... 4 8 – 67*, 69
Emergency repairs ......................................................... 3 7– 3 8
Engine air filter ........................................................ 4 8 – 67*, 69
Engine coolant .................................................... 4 2, 48–67*, 70
Engine oil and filter ................................................ 4 2, 48–67*, 70
Exhaust pipes and mountings ........................................... 4 8 – 67*, 7 1
Fuel lines and connections, fuel tank band and
fuel tank vapor vent system hoses ...................................... 4 8 – 67*, 7 1
Fuel tank cap gasket .................................................... 4 8 – 67*, 7 1
Inspections, general maintenance .......................................... 4 2– 43
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