2014 Lexus ES350 service

You are responsible for ensuring
that your Lexus is operated and
maintained according to the
instructions in the Owner’s Manual
and the “Maintenance Information”
section of this guide.
You should keep detailed records
of vehicle maintenance, since under
some circumstances they may be
required for warranty coverage.
These records should include date
of service, mileage at time of
service and a description of service
performed and/or parts installed.
For your convenience, maintenance
logs are included in the “Maintenance
Information” section of this guide. If
you sell your vehicle, you should give
your maintenance records to the
new owner.
Lexus will not deny a warranty
claim solely because you do not
have records to show that you
maintained your vehicle. However,
damage or failures caused by
lack of proper maintenance are
not covered under warranty. You may have maintenance
performed on your vehicle by
any qualified person or facility.
However, Lexus recommends
having maintenance performed by
an authorized Lexus dealership.
Lexus dealership technicians are
specially trained to maintain and
repair Lexus vehicles. They stay
current on the latest service informa
-
tion through Lexus technical bulletins,
service publications and training
courses. Many are also certified
through the Lexus Commitment to
Perfection Certifica tion Program,
which requires specialized,
state-of-the-art training as well
as rigorous exams through both
Lexus and the National Institute for
Automotive Service Excellence.
You can be confident you’re getting
the best possible service for your
vehicle when you take it to a Lexus
dealership. Plus, a Lexus dealership
will always use Genuine Lexus Parts
designed specifically for your vehicle.
WHERE TO GO
FOR MAINTENANCE
G ENERAl INFORMATION
Your Responsibilities 35
OperatiOn and Maintenance
WARRANTY
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Warranty coverage is not dependent
upon the use of any particular brand
of replacement parts. However, Lexus
recommends using only Genuine
Lexus Parts when you need to replace
a part on your vehicle. Like all Lexus
products, Genuine Lexus Parts
are built to the highest standards of
quality, durability and performance.
They are also designed to fit your
vehicle’s exact specifications.
Your Lexus dealership maintains
an extensive inventory of Genuine
Lexus Parts to meet your vehicle
service needs. And because it
is linked electronically to Lexus
Parts Distribution Centers, the
dealership has quick access to any
parts it may not have in stock.
Genuine Lexus Parts are covered
by their own warranty (see your
dealer for details) or the remainder
of any applicable New Vehicle
Limited Warranty, whichever
is longer. Non-Genuine Lexus
Parts, or any damage or failures
resulting from their use, are not
covered by any Lexus warranty.
Replacement paRts
Your Responsibilities
36
OP eratiON a Nd MaiN teNaNce
WaRRantY
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In the United States,
U.S. Territories and Canada
To obtain warranty service in the
United States, U.S. territories or
Canada, take your vehicle to an
authorized Lexus dealership. If your
vehicle cannot be driven, contact
your nearest Lexus dealership for
towing assistance. You do not have to
pay for towing to the nearest Lexus
dealership if your vehicle is inoperable
due to failure of a warranted part.
Outside the United States,
U.S. Territories and Canada
If you are using your vehicle outside
the United States, U.S. territories and
Canada and need warranty service,
contact a local Lexus dealership.
Please note, however, that your
vehicle may not be repaired free
of charge because the local Lexus
distributor may have no obligation
to provide warranty service for your
vehicle, and/or your vehicle may
not comply with local regulatory
or environmental requirements.If your vehicle is inoperable or unsafe
to drive and there is no Lexus dealer­
ship reasonably available to make
repairs, you may perform the repairs
yourself or have them performed by
another automotive service provider.
Lexus will reimburse you for any of the
repairs that are covered by warranty.
To receive reimbursement, present to
an authorized Lexus dealership your
paid repair invoices and any parts
that were removed from the vehicle.
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Obtaining Warranty Service
WarranTy
Lexus recommends having
maintenance and repairs for
your vehicle performed by an
authorized Lexus dealership.
To locate your nearest author ­
ized Lexus dealership, log on
to www.lexus.com or contact
Lexus Customer Satisfaction
at (800) 255 ­3987.
Maintenance and repairs not
performed by an authorized
Lexus dealership should be
per formed by a qualified technician
following procedures in Lexus
service and repair publications.
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You will be reimbursed for warranted
parts at the manufacturer’s suggested
retail price and warranted labor at a
geographically appropriate hourly rate
multiplied by Lexus’ recommended
time allowance for the repair.
If your vehicle requires emergency
repair, Lexus assumes no liability
for subsequent failures caused by
improper repairs or the use of
non-Genuine Lexus Parts unless you
have the vehicle properly repaired
in a timely manner. To ensure that
warranty coverage remains intact,
have your vehicle inspected by an
authorized Lexus dealership as soon
as possible after an emergency repair.
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38
Obtaining Warranty Service
WARRANTY
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Introduction
The ImporTance of Scheduled maInT enance
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Regular maintenance is essential
to obtaining the highest level of
performance, safety and reli-
ability from your Lexus. It can also
enhance your vehicle’s resale value.
This section of the Warranty and
Services Guide is designed to help
you make sure your vehicle receives
proper and timely maintenance.
It includes factory-recommended
maintenance guidelines as well as
logs in which to document your
vehicle’s maintenance history.
In addition to scheduled mainte -
nance, your Lexus requires ongoing
general maintenance such as fluid
checks and visual inspections. These
procedures are listed on pages
42–43 of this booklet and described
in detail in the “Maintenance”
section of the Owner’s Manual. It is especially important to check
your vehicle’s engine oil once a
month and to regularly replace
the engine oil and oil filter. failure
to do so can cause oil starvation
and
/or oil gelling, which can
result in severe damage to your
vehicle and require costly repairs
that are not covered by the new
Vehicle limited Warranty.
With proper maintenance and care,
your vehicle will last longer and
deliver more dependable, economical
performance. Follow this booklet’s
recommendations and you’ll enjoy
maximum reliability and peace of
mind from your Lexus for many
years to come.

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Introduction
Maintenance and Lexus Warranty coverage
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Maintaining your vehicle according
to the recommendations in this
booklet is required to ensure that your
warranty coverage remains intact.
You should keep detailed records
of vehicle maintenance, including
date of service, mileage at time of
service and a description of service
and/or parts installation performed.
The maintenance logs in this booklet
are a good place to record this
information. If you sell your vehicle,
be sure to give your maintenance
records to the new owner.
Lexus will not deny a warranty
claim solely because you do not
have records to show that you
maintained your vehicle. However,
damage or failures caused by
lack of proper maintenance are
not covered under warranty.
Maintenance and repair services
may be performed by you or by
any automotive service provider
you choose. Lexus will not deny
a warranty claim solely because
you used a service provider
other than a Lexus dealership
for maintenance and repairs. However, damage or failures caused
by improper maintenance or repairs
are not covered under warranty.
Your dealer may recommend more
frequent maintenance intervals or more

maintenance services than those
listed in the scheduled maintenance
log. These additional services are not
required to maintain your warranty
coverage. Ask your dealer for an
explanation of any recommended
maintenance not included in the
scheduled maintenance log.
For a complete description of
Lexus warranty coverages, see
pages 16–33 of this booklet.
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Introduction
Lexus DeaLership service
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To ensure that your vehicle receives
first-quality service and factory-
authorized parts, Lexus recommends
having maintenance performed by
an authorized Lexus dealership. To
locate your nearest authorized Lexus
dealership, log on to www.lexus.com
or contact Lexus Customer
Satis faction at (800) 255-3987.
Lexus dealership technicians are
experts in the maintenance and repair
of Lexus vehicles. They stay current on
the latest service information through
Lexus technical bulletins, service
publications and training courses.
Many are also certified through the
Lexus Commitment to Perfection
Certification Program, which requires
specialized, state-of-the-art training
as well as rigorous exams through
both Lexus and the National Institute
for Automotive Service Excellence.
Additionally, when you have your
vehicle serviced at a Lexus dealership,
your service information is recorded
in the Lexus National Service History
database. This is the first database of
its kind in the automotive industry. It
can be accessed by any Lexus dealer-
ship in the U.S. — a great convenience
if you relocate or need to have your
vehicle serviced while traveling. You can be confident you’re
getting the best possible service
for your vehicle when you take it
to a Lexus dealership. Don’t trust
your investment to anything less
than a team of Lexus specialists.

Maintenance and repairs not

performed by an authorized Lexus
dealership should be performed
by a qualified technician following
procedures in Lexus service
and repair publications.
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Scheduled Maintenance Log
Scheduled Maintenance log
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Determining Your
Maintenance Interval:
Months vs. Mileage
Lexus recommends obtaining
scheduled maintenance for your
vehicle every six months or 5,000
miles, whichever occurs first.
For example:
• If at six months you have
driven less than 5,000 miles,
you should obtain mainte -
nance at six months; don’t
wait until 5,000 miles.
• If you drive 5,000 miles in less
than six months, you should
obtain maintenance at 5,000
miles; don’t wait until six months.
Be sure to keep an eye on your
mileage so that you obtain mainte -
nance when recommended. If you
are a low-mileage driver, mark your
calendar to remind yourself to obtain
maintenance every six months.
Special Operating
Conditions
In addition to standard maintenance
items, vehicles that are driven
under special operating conditions
require further maintenance
service. These special operating
conditions, which put added
demands on a vehicle, include:
• Driving on dirt roads or on
dusty roads
•
Repeated trips of less than
five miles in temperatures
below 32° F or 0° C
• Extensive idling and/or
low-speed driving for long
distances, such as police, taxi
or door-to-door delivery use
• Towing. Not all vehicles are
de signed for towing. Please refer
to the Owner’s Manual for details.
if you drive primarily under any
of the conditions noted, you
should replace the engine oil
and oil filter every six months
or 5,000 miles. Some of these
special operating conditions
require other maintenance items;
these items are indicated in each
maintenance chart.
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