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6-2. Maintenance
6-2.Maintenance
■Where to go for maintenance service?
In order to maintain your vehicle in the best possible condition, Lexus recommends that maintenance service operations as well as
other inspections and repairs be carried out by authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable repair-
ers. For repairs and services covered by your warranty, please visit an authorized Lexus retailer or repairer, who will use gen-
uine Lexus parts in repairing any difficulties you may encounter. There can also be advantages in utilizing authorized Lexus
retailers 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 retailer or Lexus authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer will per- form all of the scheduled maintenance on your vehicle reliably and economically due
to their experience with Lexus vehicles.
Scheduled maintenance should be
performed at specified intervals
according to the maintenance sched-
ule.
For details about maintenance items and
schedules, refer to the “Lexus Service
Booklet” or “Lexus Warranty Booklet”.
What about do-it-yourself mainte-
nance?
Many of the maintenance items are easy to
do yourself if you have a little mechanical
ability and a few basic automotive tools.
Note, however, that some maintenance
tasks require special tools and skills. These
are best performed by qualified techni-
cians. Even if you’re an experienced do-it-
yourself mechanic, we recommend that
repairs and maintenance be conducted by
any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus
authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer. Any authorized Lexus retailer 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 recommend that you request
that a record of maintenance be kept.
■Does your vehicle need repairs?
Be on the alert for changes in performance and sounds, and visual tip-offs that indicate
service is needed. Some important clues are:
●Engine missing, stumbling or pinging
Maintenance requirements
To ensure safe and economical driv-
ing, day-to-day care and regular
maintenance are essential. Lexus
recommends the following mainte-
nance:
WARNING
■If your vehicle is not properly main-
tained
Improper maintenance could result in
serious damage to the vehicle and possi- ble death or serious injury.
■Handling of the 12-volt battery
12-volt battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds which are known to
cause brain damage. Wash your hands after handling. ( P.325)
Scheduled maintenance
Do-it-yourself maintenance
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6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
5Remove the filter case.
6 Remove the air conditioning filter
from the filter case and replace it
with a new one.
The “ UP” marks shown on the filter and
the filter case should be pointing up.
■Checking interval
Inspect and replace the air conditioning fil- ter according to the maintenance schedule. 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”.)
■If air flow from the vents decreases dra- matically
The filter may be clogged. Check the filter and replace if necessary.
■Air conditioning filter with deodorizing function
When fragrances are placed in your vehi- cle, the deodorizing effect may become
significantly weakened in a short period.
When an air conditioning odor comes out continuously, replace the air conditioning filter.
NOTICE
■When using the air conditioning sys-tem
Make sure that a filter is always installed. Using the air conditioning system without
a filter may cause damage to the system.
■To prevent damage to the filter cover
When moving the filter cover in the
direction of arrow to release the fitting, pay attention not to apply excessive force to the claws. Otherwise, the claws may
be damaged.
