3426-2. Maintenance
6-2.Maintenance
■Repair and replacement
It is recommended that genuine Lexus parts
be used for repairs to ensure performance
of each system. If non-Lexus parts are used
in replacement or if a repair shop other than
a Lexus dealer performs repairs, confirm
the warranty coverage.
■Allow inspection and repairs to be per-
formed by a Lexus dealer
●Lexus technicians are well-trained spe-
cialists and are kept up to date with the
latest service information. They are well
informed about the operation of all sys-
tems on your vehicle.
●Keep a copy of the repair order. It proves
that the maintenance that has been per-
formed is under warra nty coverage. If any
problem should arise while your vehicle is
under warranty, your Lexus dealer will
promptly take care of it.
General maintenance should be per-
formed on a daily basis. This can be
done by yourself or by a Lexus dealer.
Scheduled maintenance should be
performed at specified intervals
according to the maintenance sched-
ule.
For details about ma intenance items and
schedules, refer to the “Warranty and Ser-
vice Guide”, “Owner’s Manual Supple-
ment” or “Scheduled Maintenance”.
■Resetting the message indicating main-
tenance is required (U.S.A. only)
After the required maintenance is pre-
formed according to the maintenance
schedule, please reset the message.
To reset the message, follow the procedures
described below:
1 Press or of the meter control
switch to select .
2 Press or of the meter control
switch, select the “Scheduled Mainte-
nance” screen and then press and hold
the .
Maintenance requirements
To ensure safe and economical driv-
ing, day-to-day care and regular
maintenance are essential. It is the
owner’s responsibility to perform
regular checks. Lexus recommends
the following maintenance:
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 battery
●Engine exhaust, some of its constitu-
ents, and a wide variety of automobile
components contain or emit chemicals
known to the State of California to
cause cancer and birth defects and
other reproductive harm. Work in a
well ventilated area.
●Oils, fuels and fluids contained in vehi-
cles as well as waste produced by
component wear contain or emit
chemicals known to the State of Cali-
fornia to cause cancer and birth
defects or other re productive harm.
Avoid exposure and wash any affected
area immediately.
●Battery posts, terminals and related
accessories contai n lead and lead
compounds which are known to cause
brain damage. Wash your hands after
handling. ( P.355)
General maintenance
Scheduled maintenance
3436-2. Maintenance
6
Maintenance and care
3Select the “Yes” and press .
4 A message will be displayed on the
multi-information display when the
reset procedure has been completed.
You can perform some maintenance
procedures by yourself.
Please be aware that do-it-yourself
maintenance may affect warranty cov-
erage.
The use of Lexus repair manuals is recom-
mended.
For details about warra nty coverage, refer
to the separate “Owner’s Guide”, “War-
ranty and Service Guide”, “Owner’s Man-
ual Supplement” or “Warranty Booklet”.
Do-it-yourself maintenance
General maintenance
Listed below are the general main-
tenance items that should be per-
formed at the intervals specified in
the “Warranty and Service Guide”
or “Owner’s Manual Supplement”.
It is recommended that any prob-
lem you notice should be brought to
the attention of your Lexus dealer
or qualified service shop for advice.
WARNING
■If the engine is running
Turn the engine off and ensure that there
is adequate ventilation before perform-
ing maintenance checks.
Engine compartment
ItemsCheck points
BatteryCheck the connec-
tions. ( P.355)
Brake fluid
Is the brake fluid at the
correct level?
( P.354)
Engine coolant
Is the engine coolant at
the correct level?
( P.353)
Engine oil
Is the engine oil at the
correct level?
( P.351)
Exhaust system
There should not be
any fumes or strange
sounds.
3536-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
6
Maintenance and care
with a heavy load, when towing, or when
driving while accelera ting or decelerat-
ing frequently
●When leaving the engine idling for a long
time, or when driving frequently through
heavy traffic
■After changing the engine oil
The engine oil maintena nce data should be
reset. Perform the following procedures:
1 Press or of the meter control
switch to select on the multi-infor-
mation display.
2 Press or of the meter control
switch, select the “Vehicle Settings”
then “Oil Maintenance”. (To confirm
setting, press .)
3 Select the “Yes” and press .
4 A message is displayed on the
multi-information display.
The coolant level is satisfactory if it is
between the “FULL” and “LOW” lines
on the reservoir when the engine is
cold.
Reservoir cap
“FULL” line
“LOW” line
If the level is on or below the “LOW” line,
add coolant up to the “FULL” line.
(P.426)
■Coolant selection
Only use “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant”
or a similar high qua lity ethylene glycol
based non-silicate, non-amine, non-nitrite,
and non-borate coolant with long-life
hybrid organic acid technology.
U.S.A.:
“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is a mix-
ture of 50% coolant and 50% deionized
WARNING
■Used engine oil
●Used engine oil contains potentially
harmful contaminants which may
cause skin disorders such as inflamma-
tion and skin cancer, so care should be
taken to avoid prolonged and
repeated contact. To remove used
engine oil from your skin, wash thor-
oughly with soap and water.
●Dispose of used oil and filters only in a
safe and acceptable manner. Do not
dispose of used oil and filters in house-
hold trash, in sewers or onto the
ground.
Call your Lexus dealer, service station
or auto parts store for information
concerning recycling or disposal.
●Do not leave used engine oil within the
reach of children.
NOTICE
■To prevent serious engine damage
Check the oil level on a regular basis.
■When replacing the engine oil
●Be careful not to spill engine oil on the
vehicle components.
●Avoid overfilling, or the engine could
be damaged.
●Check the oil level on the dipstick
every time you re fill the vehicle.
●Be sure the engine o il filler cap is prop-
erly tightened.
Checking the coolant
A
B
C
489Alphabetical Index
Head restraints ............................................. 132
Seat heaters .................................................. 297
Rear side marker lights Light switch .................................................... 184
Replacing light bulbs................................ 375
Rear turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs.................... 375, 379
Turn signal lever ...........................................178
Wattage.......................................................... 437
Rear view mirror Inside rear view mirror..............................136
Outside rear view mirrors ...................... 137
Rear window defogger ............................. 286
Rear window wiper.......................................194
Refueling Capacity ......................................................... 432
Fuel types....................................................... 432
If the fuel filler door cannot be opened......................................................................... 420
Opening the fuel tank cap ..................... 195
Remote Touch .............................................. 278
Replacing Electronic key battery..............................369
Fuses .................................................................. 371
Light bulbs..................................................... 374
Tires ..................................................................406
Resetting the message indicating mainte- nance is required ...................................... 342
Rev indicator .....................................................76
Rev peak.............................................................. 77
Road Sign Assist .......................................... 220
RSA (Road Sign Assist) ............................ 220
S
Seat belt reminder ligh t............................. 396
Seat belts............................................................ 26 Automatic Locking Retractor ................ 28
Child restraint system installation......... 46
Cleaning and maintaining the seat belt......................................................................... 339
Emergency Locking Retractor .............. 28
How to wear your seat belt ......................27 How your child should
wear the seat belt
............................................................................. 27
Pregnant women, proper seat belt use ............................................................................. 26
Reminder light and buzzer .................. 396
Seat belt extender......................................... 27
Seat belt pretensioners .............................. 29
SRS warning light.......................................394
Seat heaters ................................................... 297
Seat position memory..................................129
Seat ventilators ............................................. 297
Seating capacity............................................ 158
Seats Adjustment ...............................................117, 119
Adjustment precautions ................... 117, 118
Child seats/child restraint system installa-tion .................................................................... 45
Cleaning .........................................................339
Driving position memory .........................129
Folding down the rear seatbacks ......... 119
Head restraints..............................................132
Power easy access system .....................129
Properly sitting in the seat ........................ 25
Seat heaters .................................................. 297
Seat position memory ...............................129
Seat ventilators ............................................ 297
Sensor Automatic headlight system .................. 184
Automatic High Beam system ............. 187
Inside rear view mirror ............................. 136
Intuitive parking assist ..............................238
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) ....................... 211
Parking Support Brake function (rear-crossing vehicles) ..................... 260
Parking Support Brake function (static objects) ....................................................... 258
Radar sensor ..................................... 198, 232
Rain-sensing windshield wipers ............ 191
RCTA............................................................... 246
Service reminder message ..................... 342
Shift lever Automatic transmission ............................174