2017 LEXUS LS600H service schedule

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Maintenance and care
LS600h/LS600hL_EE(OM50G20E)
6-2. Maintenance
Scheduled maintenance should be performed at specified intervals
according to the maintenance schedule.
For details about maintenance items and schedules, refer to the “Lexus Service
Booklet” or “Lexus Warranty Booklet”.
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.
Note, however, that some maintenance tasks require special tools and skills.
These are best performed by qualified technicians. Even if you’re an experienced
do-it-yourself mechanic, we recommend that repairs and maintenance be con-
ducted by any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional. Any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer 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 recom-
mend that you request that a record of maintenance be kept.
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
Do-it-yourself maintenance

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LS600h/LS600hL_EE(OM50G20E)
■Where to go for maintenance service?
In order to maintain your vehicle in the best possible condition, Lexus recommends
that all repairs and service operations be carried out by authorized Lexus dealers or
repairers or other duly qualified and equipped professionals. For repairs and ser-
vices 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 advantages 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 anothe r duly qualified and equipped professional
will perform all of the scheduled maintenance on your vehicle reliably and economi-
cally due to their experience with Lexus vehicles.
■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. 116)
If you notice any of these clues, take your vehicle to any authorized Lexus dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional as soon as possible.
Your vehicle may need adjustment or repair.

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Maintenance and care
LS600h/LS600hL_EE(OM50G20E)
■Checking interval
Front air conditioning filter
Inspect and replace the air conditioning filter when a message is appeared on the
multi-information display. In dusty areas or areas with heavy traffic flow, early
replacement may be required. (For scheduled maintenance information, please
refer to the “Lexus Service Booklet” or “Lexus Warranty Booklet”.)
Rear air conditioning filter (if equipped)
Replace every 15000 km (9000 miles).
■If air flow from the vents decreases dramatically
The filter may be clogged. Check the filter and replace if necessary.
■After changing the front air conditioning filter
The front air conditioning filter maintenance data should be reset. Perform the fol-
lowing procedures:
Turn the power switch to ON mode.
Press and hold (on the air conditioning panel) for 4 seconds or more.
A buzzer will sound to indicate that the maintenance data has been successfully
reset.
■Rear air conditioning filter (if equipped)
If it is necessary to clean or replace the filter, contact any authorized Lexus dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
■Climate control seat filter (if equipped)
Filters are installed in the seats. When it is necessary to clean or replace the filters,
contact any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional.
NOTICE
■When using the air conditioning system
Make sure that a filter is always installed.
Using the air conditioning system without a filter may cause damage to the system.
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