2016 LEXUS LS460L maintenance

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Maintenance and care
LS460/LS460L_GE (OM50G06E)
6-2. Maintenance
●Scheduled maintenance should be performed at specified intervals
according to the maintenance schedule.
The interval for scheduled maintenance is determined by the odometer reading
or the time interval, whichever comes first, shown in the schedule.
Maintenance beyond the last period should be performed at the same intervals.
●Where to go for maintenance service?
It makes good sense to take your vehicle to your local Lexus dealer for mainte-
nance service as well as other inspections and repairs.
Lexus technicians are well-trained specialists receiving the latest service informa-
tion through technical bulletins, service tips and in-dealership training programs.
They learn to work on Lexus before they work on your vehicle, rather than while
they are working on it. Doesn’t that seem like the best way?
Your Lexus dealer has invested a lot of money in special Lexus tools and service
equipment. It helps them to do the job better and at less cost.
Your Lexus dealer’s service department will perform all of the scheduled mainte-
nance on your vehicle reliably and economically.
Rubber hoses (for cooling and heater system, brake system and fuel system)
should be inspected by a qualified technician according to the Lexus mainte-
nance schedule.
Rubber hoses are particularly important maintenance items. Have any deterio-
rated or damaged hoses replaced immediately. Note that rubber hoses will dete-
riorate with age, resulting in swelling, chafing or cracking.
Maintenance requirements
To ensure safe and economical driving, day-to-day care and regular
maintenance are essential. Lexus recommends the following mainte-
nance:
Scheduled maintenance

5186-2. Maintenance
LS460/LS460L_GE (OM50G06E)
What about do-it-yourself maintenance?
Many of the maintenance items are easy to do yourself if you have a little mechan-
ical ability and a few basic automotive tools. Simple instructions for how to per-
form them are presented in this section.
Note, however, that some maintenance tasks require special tools and skills.
These are best performed by qualified technicians. Even if you are an experi-
enced do-it-yourself mechanic, we recommend that repairs and maintenance be
conducted by your Lexus dealer who will keep a record of maintenance on your
vehicle. This record could be helpful should you ever require Warranty Service.
■Does your vehicle need repairs?
Be on the alert for changes in performance and sounds, and visual tip-offs that indi-
cate service is needed. Some important clues are:
●Engine missing, stumbling or pinging
●Appreciable loss of power
●Strange engine noises
●A fluid leak under the vehicle (However, water dripping from the air conditioning
system after use is normal.)
●Change in exhaust sound (This may indicate a dangerous carbon monoxide leak.
Drive with the windows open and have the exhaust system checked immediately.)
●Flat-looking tires, excessive tire squeal when cornering, uneven tire wear
●Vehicle pulls to one side when driven straight on a level road
●Strange noises related to suspension movement
●Loss of brake effectiveness, spongy feeling brake pedal, pedal almost touches the
floor, vehicle pulls to one side when braking
●Engine coolant temperature continually higher than normal ( P. 125)
If you notice any of these clues, take your vehicle to your Lexus dealer as soon as
possible. Your vehicle may need adjustment or repair.
Do-it-yourself maintenance

5196-2. Maintenance
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Maintenance and care
LS460/LS460L_GE (OM50G06E)
CAUTION
■If your vehicle is not properly maintained
Improper maintenance could result in serious damage to the vehicle and possible
death or serious injury.
■Handling of the battery
Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds
which are known to cause brain damage. Wash your hands after handling.
( P. 549)

5206-2. Maintenance
LS460/LS460L_GE (OM50G06E)
Scheduled maintenance
Perform maintenance by the schedule as follows:
Maintenance schedule requirements
Your vehicle needs to be serviced according to the normal
maintenance schedule. (See “Maintenance schedule”.)
If you mainly operate your vehicle under one or more of the special
operating conditions below, some of the maintenance schedule items
need to be serviced more frequently in order to keep your vehicle in
good condition. (See “Additional maintenance schedule”.)
A. Road Conditions
1. Operating on rough or muddy
roads, or roads with melted
snow
2. Operating on dusty roads
(Roads in areas where their
pavement rate is low, or a
cloud of dust often arises and
the air is dry)
B. Driving Conditions
1. Heavily loaded vehicle (For
example, using a car top car-
rier and so forth.)
2. Repeated short trips less than
8 km (5 miles) and outside
temperatures remain below
freezing (Engine temperature
will not reach to normal tem-
perature)
3. Extensive idling and/or low
speed driving for a long dis-
tance such as police, taxi or
door-to-door delivery use
4. Continuous high speed driving
(80% or more of maximum
vehicle speed) for over 2 hours

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Maintenance and care
LS460/LS460L_GE (OM50G06E)
Maintenance schedule (except for South Africa)
Maintenance operations:I =Inspect
R =Replace, change or lubricate
SERVICE
INTERVAL:ODOMETER READING
MONTHS(Odometer
reading or
months,
whichever
comes first.)
x1000 km1020304050607080
x1000 miles612182430364248
BASIC ENGINE COMPONENTS
1Drive beltsIIII24
2Engine oil RRRRRRRR12
3Engine oil filterRRRRRRRR12
4Cooling and heater system
<>II24
5Engine coolant
<>II-
6Exhaust pipes and mount-
ingsIIII12
IGNITION SYSTEM
7Spark plugsReplace every 100000 km
(60000 miles)-
8BatteryIIIIIIII12
FUEL AND EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMS
9Fuel filter
<>R96
10Air cleaner filterIRIRI: 24
R: 48
11
Fuel tank cap, fuel lines, con-
nections and fuel vapor con-
trol valve <>
II24
12Charcoal canister
(except Korea)II24

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LS460/LS460L_GE (OM50G06E)
CHASSIS AND BODY
13Brake pedal <>IIIIIIII6
14Brake linings and drumsIIII12
15Brake pads and discsIIIIIIII6
16Brake fluidIIIRIIIRI: 6
R: 24
17Brake pipes and hosesIIII12
18Steering wheel, linkage and
steering gear boxIIII12
19Drive shaft bootsIIII24
20Suspension ball joint and
dust coverIIII12
21Automatic transmission fluidII24
22Transfer oil (AWD models)IRIRI: 12
R: 48
23Front differential oil (AWD
models)IRIRI: 12
R: 48
24Rear differential oilIRIRI: 12
R: 48
25Front and rear suspension
<>IIII12
26Tires and inflation pressureIIIIIIII6
27Lights, horns, wipers and
washersIIIIIIII6
28Air conditioning filter
When a message on the multi-information
display indicates that maintenance is
required, replace the filter.
Refrigerant amount for air condi-
tionerIIII12
Maintenance operations:I =Inspect
R =Replace, change or lubricate
SERVICE
INTERVAL:ODOMETER READING
MONTHS(Odometer
reading or
months,
whichever
comes first.)
x1000 km1020304050607080
x1000 miles612182430364248

5236-2. Maintenance
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Maintenance and care
LS460/LS460L_GE (OM50G06E)
NOTE:
1. After 80000 km (48000 miles) or 48 months inspection, inspect every
20000 km (12000 miles) or 12 months.
2. First replace at 160000 km (100000 miles), then replace every 80000 km
(48000 miles).
3. Including the filter in fuel tank.
4. Replace every 60000 km (36000 miles) or 72 months in Brazil.
5. Parking brake inspection is not necessary.
6. 2WD models: Replacement of air suspension pneumatic cylinder assemblies.
For Singapore: Replace every 7 years.
For Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Brunei, Philippines, Dominican Republic,
Republic of Panama, Aruba, Colombia, G.C.C. countries*, Jordan, Lebanon,
and Curacao: Replace every 6 years.
*: Saudi Arabia, Sultanate of Oman, Bahrain, United Arab Emirates, Qatar,
Kuwait

5246-2. Maintenance
LS460/LS460L_GE (OM50G06E)
Refer to the following table for normal maintenance schedule items
requiring more frequent service specific to the type of severe conditions.
(For outline, see “Maintenance schedule requirements”.)
Additional maintenance schedule (except for South Africa)
A-1: Operating on rough or muddy ro ads, or roads with melted snow
Inspection of brake linings and
drums
Every 10000 km (6000 miles) or
6 months
 Inspection of brake pads and discsEvery 5000 km (3000 miles) or
3 months
 Inspection of brake pipes and hosesEvery 10000 km (6000 miles) or
6 months
 Inspection of suspension ball joint
and dust cover
Every 10000 km (6000 miles) or
6 months
 Inspection of drive shaft bootsEvery 10000 km (6000 miles) or
12 months
 Replacement of transfer oil (AWD
models)
Every 20000 km (12000 miles) or
24 months
 Inspection of steering wheel, linkage
and steering gear box
Every 5000 km (3000 miles) or
3 months
 Inspection of front and rear suspen-
sion <>
Every 10000 km (6000 miles) or
6 months
 Tightening of bolts and nuts on chas-
sis and body <>
Every 10000 km (6000 miles) or
6 months