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Maintenance requirements
Scheduled maintenance should be performed at specified intervals according to
the maintenance schedule.
For full details of your maintenance schedule , refer to the “Lexus Service Booklet” or
“Lexus Warranty Booklet”.
What about do-it-yourself maintenance?
Many maintenance items are easy to do yourse lf if you have a little mechanical ability
and a few basic automotive tools.
Note, however, that some maintenance ta sks require special tools and skills. These
are best performed by qualified technicians. Even if you’re an experienced do-it-your-
self mechanic, we recommend that repairs and maintenance be conducted by any
authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped profes-
sional. Any authorized Lexus dealer or re pairer will keep a record of maintenance,
which could be useful should you ever require Warranty Service. Should you choose
to select a qualified and equipped professional other than an authorized Lexus
repairer to service or maintain your vehicle, we recommend that you request that a
record of maintenance be kept.
■Where to go for maintenance service?
In order to maintain your vehicle in the best possible condition, Lexus recommends that
maintenance service operations as well as other inspections and repairs be carried out
by authorized Lexus dealers or repairers or other duly qualified and equipped profes-
sionals. For repairs and services covered by your warranty, please visit an authorized
Lexus dealer or repairer, who will use genuine Lexus parts in repairing any difficulties you
may encounter. There can also be advantag es in utilizing authorized Lexus dealers or
repairers for non-warranty repairs and services, as members of the Lexus network will be
able to expertly assist you with any difficulties you may encounter.
Your Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional will
perform all of the scheduled maintenance on your vehicle reliably and economically due
to their experience with Lexus vehicles.
To ensure safe and economical driving, day-to-day care and regular mainte-
nance are essential. Lexus recommends the following maintenance:
Scheduled maintenance
Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Slide and pull out the filter. Replace it
with a new one.
The “↑UP” marks shown on the filter
should be pointing up.
If the filter is dirty, clean by blowing
compressed air through the filter from
the underside.
Hold the air gun 5 cm (2 in.) from the fil-
ter and blow for approximately 2 min-
utes at 500 kPa (5.0 kgf/cm
2 or bar, 72
psi).
If an air gun is not available, have the fil-
ter cleaned by any authorized Lexus
dealer or repairer, or another duly quali-
fied and equipped professional.
■Checking interval
Inspect, clean and replace the air conditioning filter according to the maintenance
schedule. In dusty areas or areas with heavy traffic flow, early replacement may be
required. (For scheduled maintenance informat ion, please refer to the “Lexus Service
Booklet” or “Lexus Warranty Booklet”.)
■If air flow from the vents decreases dramatically
The filter may be clogged. Check the filter and replace if necessary.
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Cleaning method
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the system
●When using the air conditioning system, make sure that a filter is always installed.
●When cleaning the filter, do not clean with water.
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