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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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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