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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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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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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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In addition to scheduled maintenance,
your Lexus requires ongoing general
maintenance such as fluid checks
and visual inspections. The recom -
mended guidelines for inspections
are listed below. Please refer to
the “Mainte nance” section of the
Owner’s Manual for a detailed
description of inspection 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
When Cleaning the Interior
•
Remove dirt and dust with a
vacuum cleaner. Wipe dirty
surfaces with a soft cloth
dampened with warm water.
• When cleaning leather interior,
remove dirt and dust with
a vacuum cleaner. Using a
sponge, apply a small amount
of neutral wool detergent mixed
in water, rubbing in a circular
motion. Wipe off any excess
detergent and let leather dry
in an open-air location.
• When cleaning carpet, remove
dirt and dust with a vacuum
cleaner. Apply a foaming-type
carpet cleaner with a sponge or
brush, allowing cleaner to work
for a few minutes to loosen dirt.
Continue by rubbing carpet
in a circular motion. Wipe
off any excess cleaner with a
clean cloth. If any dirt remains,
repeat process. Best results
are obtained by keeping the
carpet as dry as possible.
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When Cleaning the Exterior
• Working from top to bottom,
apply lots of low-pressure water
to the body, wheel wells and
underside of vehicle to remove
dirt and dust. Wash the vehicle
body using a soft sponge or
cotton cloth with mild car-wash
soap. Rinse off with water.
• If water does not bead on a clean
vehicle surface, apply car wax
using a soft cotton cloth when
the body of the vehicle is cool.
When Cleaning the Wheels
• Wait for hot wheels to cool
before getting wheels wet.
• Using a soft sponge or cotton
cloth, apply same mild car-wash
soap as used for the vehicle
body. Quickly rinse off with
water. Using a soft cotton
cloth, apply same car wax as
used for the vehicle body.
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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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If you drive only occasionally under
any of the special operating conditions
noted, it is not necessary to change
the oil every six months or 5,000
miles or to perform the additional
services listed in the charts. This
added maintenance is required only
if you drive primarily under any of
the special operating conditions.
Complimentary First
Scheduled Maintenance
Service: Six Months or
5,000 Miles
Lexus provides your first scheduled
maintenance service at no charge.
The service is performed at six
months or 5,000 miles, whichever
occurs first. To obtain this service,
contact your Lexus dealership. Your
complimentary service will include
these items:
• Inspect and adjust all fluid levels
• Program Lexus Personalized
Settings, if requested
• Reset maintenance reminder light
• Rotate tires •
Visually inspect brake pads,
calipers and rotors
• Inspect wiper blades
• Check installation of driver’s
floor mat
• Road-test vehicle
What are Lexus
Personalized Settings?
Your vehicle includes a variety of
electronic features that can be
programmed to your preferences.
For example, doors can be
programmed to remain locked
when you shift into “Park.” (For more
information, see the “Customizable
Features” section of the Specifications
chapter in your Owner’s Manual.)
Programming of these features
is performed once at no charge,
provided you obtain the service at
the six-month/5,000-mile scheduled
maintenance service. Programming
of some Lexus Personal ized Settings
requires special equipment and may
be performed only by an authorized
Lexus dealership.
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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,
whichever 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
• Inspect wiper blades
• Check installation of
driver’s floor mat
• Road-test vehicle
If you do the majority of your driving
under certain special operating
conditions, additional items are
included in this service. See the
“12 Months or 10,000 Miles”
chart on page 48.
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