Scheduled Maintenance Guide
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... and described in detail in which to document your Lexus for many years to obtaining the highest level of performance, safety and reliability from your vehicle's maintenance history. It includes factory-recommended maintenance guidelines as well as fluid checks and visual inspections. With proper maintenance and care, your vehicle receives proper and timely maintenance. This section of the Warranty and Services Guide is essential to come.
... and described in detail in which to document your Lexus for many years to obtaining the highest level of performance, safety and reliability from your vehicle's maintenance history. It includes factory-recommended maintenance guidelines as well as fluid checks and visual inspections. With proper maintenance and care, your vehicle receives proper and timely maintenance. This section of the Warranty and Services Guide is essential to come.
Scheduled Maintenance Guide
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... Off-Road Driving Whenever you drive off-road through deep sand, mud or water, perform these inspections daily: • Check axle shaft boots • Check ball joints and dust covers • Check brake lines and hoses • Check brake pads/rotors and parking brake linings/drums • Check differential oil • Check engine air filter • Check nuts and bolts on chassis • Check steering linkage and boots • Check transfer case oil (AWD models) • Check transmission fluid...
... Off-Road Driving Whenever you drive off-road through deep sand, mud or water, perform these inspections daily: • Check axle shaft boots • Check ball joints and dust covers • Check brake lines and hoses • Check brake pads/rotors and parking brake linings/drums • Check differential oil • Check engine air filter • Check nuts and bolts on chassis • Check steering linkage and boots • Check transfer case oil (AWD models) • Check transmission fluid...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide
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... Months or 10,000 Miles ❏ Replace engine oil and oil filter; reset reminder light ❏ Rotate tires ❏ Replace Smart Key battery (LX) ❏ Visually inspect brake pads, calipers and rotors ❏ Road-test vehicle Additional Maintenance Required If You Drive Primarily Under the Following Conditions Driving off -road, on dirt roads or on dusty roads: ❏ Inspect axle shaft boots ❏ Inspect ball joints and dust covers ❏ Inspect engine air filter ❏ Inspect steering linkage and boots ❏...
... Months or 10,000 Miles ❏ Replace engine oil and oil filter; reset reminder light ❏ Rotate tires ❏ Replace Smart Key battery (LX) ❏ Visually inspect brake pads, calipers and rotors ❏ Road-test vehicle Additional Maintenance Required If You Drive Primarily Under the Following Conditions Driving off -road, on dirt roads or on dusty roads: ❏ Inspect axle shaft boots ❏ Inspect ball joints and dust covers ❏ Inspect engine air filter ❏ Inspect steering linkage and boots ❏...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide
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SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE LOG 24 Months or 20,000 Miles ❏ Replace engine oil and oil filter; reset reminder light ❏ Rotate tires ❏ Replace Smart Key battery (LX) ❏ Visually inspect brake pads, calipers and rotors ❏ Road-test vehicle Additional Maintenance Required If You Drive Primarily Under the Following Conditions Driving off -road, on dirt roads or on dusty roads: ❏ Inspect axle shaft boots ❏ Inspect ball joints and dust covers ❏ Inspect engine air filter ❏ Inspect steering linkage and boots...
SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE LOG 24 Months or 20,000 Miles ❏ Replace engine oil and oil filter; reset reminder light ❏ Rotate tires ❏ Replace Smart Key battery (LX) ❏ Visually inspect brake pads, calipers and rotors ❏ Road-test vehicle Additional Maintenance Required If You Drive Primarily Under the Following Conditions Driving off -road, on dirt roads or on dusty roads: ❏ Inspect axle shaft boots ❏ Inspect ball joints and dust covers ❏ Inspect engine air filter ❏ Inspect steering linkage and boots...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide
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... differential oil (GX, LX) ___Fuel lines and connections, fuel tank band and fuel tank vapor vent system hoses ___Fuel tank cap gasket ___Rack and pinion assembly ___Rear differential oil (AWD/4WD only) ___Steering linkage and boots ___Transfer case oil (AWD/4WD only) ___Transmission fluid (RX) ___Transmission for signs of leakage (GX, LX) ❏ Replace engine air filter ❏ Replace Smart Key battery (LX) ❏ Visually inspect brake pads, calipers and rotors ❏ Road-test vehicle Additional Maintenance Required If You Drive Primarily Under the Following Conditions Driving...
... differential oil (GX, LX) ___Fuel lines and connections, fuel tank band and fuel tank vapor vent system hoses ___Fuel tank cap gasket ___Rack and pinion assembly ___Rear differential oil (AWD/4WD only) ___Steering linkage and boots ___Transfer case oil (AWD/4WD only) ___Transmission fluid (RX) ___Transmission for signs of leakage (GX, LX) ❏ Replace engine air filter ❏ Replace Smart Key battery (LX) ❏ Visually inspect brake pads, calipers and rotors ❏ Road-test vehicle Additional Maintenance Required If You Drive Primarily Under the Following Conditions Driving...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide
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... Months or 40,000 Miles ❏ Replace engine oil and oil filter; reset reminder light ❏ Rotate tires ❏ Replace Smart Key battery (LX) ❏ Visually inspect brake pads, calipers and rotors ❏ Road-test vehicle Additional Maintenance Required If You Drive Primarily Under the Following Conditions Driving off -road, on dirt roads or on dusty roads: ❏ Inspect axle shaft boots ❏ Inspect ball joints and dust covers ❏ Inspect engine air filter ❏ Inspect steering linkage and boots ❏...
... Months or 40,000 Miles ❏ Replace engine oil and oil filter; reset reminder light ❏ Rotate tires ❏ Replace Smart Key battery (LX) ❏ Visually inspect brake pads, calipers and rotors ❏ Road-test vehicle Additional Maintenance Required If You Drive Primarily Under the Following Conditions Driving off -road, on dirt roads or on dusty roads: ❏ Inspect axle shaft boots ❏ Inspect ball joints and dust covers ❏ Inspect engine air filter ❏ Inspect steering linkage and boots ❏...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide
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...: _____ Mileage: _____ Date: _____ Mileage: _____ Notes: MAINTENANCE 52 Notes: Scheduled Maintenance Log reset reminder light ❏ Rotate tires ❏ Replace Smart Key battery (LX) ❏ Visually inspect brake pads, calipers and rotors ❏ Road-test vehicle Additional Maintenance Required If You Drive Primarily Under the Following Conditions Driving off -road, on dirt roads or on dusty roads: ❏ Inspect axle shaft boots ❏ Inspect ball joints and dust covers ❏ Inspect engine air filter ❏ Inspect steering linkage...
...: _____ Mileage: _____ Date: _____ Mileage: _____ Notes: MAINTENANCE 52 Notes: Scheduled Maintenance Log reset reminder light ❏ Rotate tires ❏ Replace Smart Key battery (LX) ❏ Visually inspect brake pads, calipers and rotors ❏ Road-test vehicle Additional Maintenance Required If You Drive Primarily Under the Following Conditions Driving off -road, on dirt roads or on dusty roads: ❏ Inspect axle shaft boots ❏ Inspect ball joints and dust covers ❏ Inspect engine air filter ❏ Inspect steering linkage...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide
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... and mountings ___Front differential oil (GX, LX) ___Fuel lines and connections, fuel tank band and fuel tank vapor vent system hoses ___Fuel tank cap gasket ___Rack and pinion assembly ___Rear differential oil (AWD/4WD only) ___Steering linkage and boots ___Transfer case oil (AWD/4WD only) ___Transmission fluid (RX) ___Transmission for signs of leakage (GX, LX) ❏ Replace brake fluid ❏ Replace engine air filter ❏ Replace Smart Key battery (LX) ❏ Visually inspect brake pads, calipers and rotors ❏ Road-test vehicle Additional Maintenance Required If You Drive...
... and mountings ___Front differential oil (GX, LX) ___Fuel lines and connections, fuel tank band and fuel tank vapor vent system hoses ___Fuel tank cap gasket ___Rack and pinion assembly ___Rear differential oil (AWD/4WD only) ___Steering linkage and boots ___Transfer case oil (AWD/4WD only) ___Transmission fluid (RX) ___Transmission for signs of leakage (GX, LX) ❏ Replace brake fluid ❏ Replace engine air filter ❏ Replace Smart Key battery (LX) ❏ Visually inspect brake pads, calipers and rotors ❏ Road-test vehicle Additional Maintenance Required If You Drive...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide
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...mountings ___Front differential oil (GX, LX) ___Fuel lines and connections, fuel tank band and fuel tank vapor vent system hoses ___Fuel tank cap gasket ___Rack and pinion assembly ___Rear differential oil (AWD/4WD only) ___Steering linkage and boots ___Transfer case oil (AWD/4WD only) ___Transmission fluid (RX) ___Transmission for signs of leakage (GX, LX) ❏ Replace engine air filter ❏ Replace Smart Key battery (LX) ❏ Replace timing belt (GX) ❏ Visually inspect brake pads, calipers and rotors ❏ Road-test vehicle Additional Maintenance Required If You Drive...
...mountings ___Front differential oil (GX, LX) ___Fuel lines and connections, fuel tank band and fuel tank vapor vent system hoses ___Fuel tank cap gasket ___Rack and pinion assembly ___Rear differential oil (AWD/4WD only) ___Steering linkage and boots ___Transfer case oil (AWD/4WD only) ___Transmission fluid (RX) ___Transmission for signs of leakage (GX, LX) ❏ Replace engine air filter ❏ Replace Smart Key battery (LX) ❏ Replace timing belt (GX) ❏ Visually inspect brake pads, calipers and rotors ❏ Road-test vehicle Additional Maintenance Required If You Drive...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide
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..., fuel tank band and fuel tank vapor vent system hoses ___Fuel tank cap gasket ___Rack and pinion assembly ___Rear differential oil (AWD/4WD only) ___Steering linkage and boots ___Transfer case oil (AWD/4WD only) ___Transmission fluid (RX) ___Transmission for signs of leakage (GX, LX) ❏ Replace engine air filter ❏ Replace Smart Key battery (LX) ❏ Replace spark plugs1 (for RX, use Denso FK20HR11 plugs or equivalent) ❏ Visually inspect brake pads, calipers and rotors ❏ Road-test vehicle Additional Maintenance Required If You Drive...
..., fuel tank band and fuel tank vapor vent system hoses ___Fuel tank cap gasket ___Rack and pinion assembly ___Rear differential oil (AWD/4WD only) ___Steering linkage and boots ___Transfer case oil (AWD/4WD only) ___Transmission fluid (RX) ___Transmission for signs of leakage (GX, LX) ❏ Replace engine air filter ❏ Replace Smart Key battery (LX) ❏ Replace spark plugs1 (for RX, use Denso FK20HR11 plugs or equivalent) ❏ Visually inspect brake pads, calipers and rotors ❏ Road-test vehicle Additional Maintenance Required If You Drive...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide
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..., fuel tank band and fuel tank vapor vent system hoses ___Fuel tank cap gasket ___Rack and pinion assembly ___Rear differential oil (AWD/4WD only) ___Steering linkage and boots ___Transfer case oil (AWD/4WD only) ___Transmission fluid (RX) ___Transmission for signs of leakage (GX, LX) ❏ Replace engine air filter ❏ Replace engine coolant (see page 68) ❏ Replace Smart Key battery (LX) ❏ Visually inspect brake pads, calipers and rotors ❏ Road-test vehicle Additional Maintenance Required If You Drive Primarily Under the Following Conditions Driving off-road...
..., fuel tank band and fuel tank vapor vent system hoses ___Fuel tank cap gasket ___Rack and pinion assembly ___Rear differential oil (AWD/4WD only) ___Steering linkage and boots ___Transfer case oil (AWD/4WD only) ___Transmission fluid (RX) ___Transmission for signs of leakage (GX, LX) ❏ Replace engine air filter ❏ Replace engine coolant (see page 68) ❏ Replace Smart Key battery (LX) ❏ Visually inspect brake pads, calipers and rotors ❏ Road-test vehicle Additional Maintenance Required If You Drive Primarily Under the Following Conditions Driving off-road...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide
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... your Owner's Manual). Timing Chain (LX, RX) The LX 570 and RX 350 are equipped with Denso FK20HR11 plugs or equivalent. Also check for proper operation of the seatmounting bolts and front/rear suspension-member retaining bolts matches torque measurements specified in the steering wheel. Replace any leakage or damage, have it repaired immediately by a qualified technician. MAINTENANCE 69 Scheduled Maintenance Log Road Test While driving the vehicle, check for abnormal noise or...
... your Owner's Manual). Timing Chain (LX, RX) The LX 570 and RX 350 are equipped with Denso FK20HR11 plugs or equivalent. Also check for proper operation of the seatmounting bolts and front/rear suspension-member retaining bolts matches torque measurements specified in the steering wheel. Replace any leakage or damage, have it repaired immediately by a qualified technician. MAINTENANCE 69 Scheduled Maintenance Log Road Test While driving the vehicle, check for abnormal noise or...
Owners Manual
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......232 4-Wheel AHC (Active Height Control Suspension) ...242 AVS (Adaptive Variable Suspension) ...253 Four-wheel drive system...254 Crawl Control ...261 Driving assist systems...265 Pre-Collision System...272 2-1. Driving information ...276 5 Off-road precautions ...276 Cargo and luggage...281 Vehicle load limits...288 Winter driving tips ...289 6 Trailer towing...294 Dinghy towing ...308 7 3 2 When driving 2-4. Driving procedures...156 Driving the vehicle...156 Engine (ignition) switch ...166 Automatic transmission...170 Turn signal lever ...175 Parking brake ...176 Horn...177...
......232 4-Wheel AHC (Active Height Control Suspension) ...242 AVS (Adaptive Variable Suspension) ...253 Four-wheel drive system...254 Crawl Control ...261 Driving assist systems...265 Pre-Collision System...272 2-1. Driving information ...276 5 Off-road precautions ...276 Cargo and luggage...281 Vehicle load limits...288 Winter driving tips ...289 6 Trailer towing...294 Dinghy towing ...308 7 3 2 When driving 2-4. Driving procedures...156 Driving the vehicle...156 Engine (ignition) switch ...166 Automatic transmission...170 Turn signal lever ...175 Parking brake ...176 Horn...177...
Owners Manual
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... cruise control system The engine brake will operate as if the shift lever is "5" or lower, holding the shift lever toward "+" sets the shift range to the "S" position cancels the function.) 174 The AI-SHIFT automatically operates when the shift lever is turned off after shifting the shift lever to the driver performance and driving conditions. n Downshifting restrictions warning buzzer (in the "S" mode) To help ensure safety and driving performance, downshifting...
... cruise control system The engine brake will operate as if the shift lever is "5" or lower, holding the shift lever toward "+" sets the shift range to the "S" position cancels the function.) 174 The AI-SHIFT automatically operates when the shift lever is turned off after shifting the shift lever to the driver performance and driving conditions. n Downshifting restrictions warning buzzer (in the "S" mode) To help ensure safety and driving performance, downshifting...
Owners Manual
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... to other drivers, the headlights turn on the sensor, or anything that are not designed for use at a reduced intensity) whenever the engine is started and the parking brake is deactivated. Operates at speeds of the tire angle that blocks the sensor is placed on automatically (at night. n Daytime running lights are controlled by automatically adjusting the direction of the light axis of the headlights according to vehicle speed and...
... to other drivers, the headlights turn on the sensor, or anything that are not designed for use at a reduced intensity) whenever the engine is started and the parking brake is deactivated. Operates at speeds of the tire angle that blocks the sensor is placed on automatically (at night. n Daytime running lights are controlled by automatically adjusting the direction of the light axis of the headlights according to vehicle speed and...
Owners Manual
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... rear view mirrors conform to tow a trailer for improper tongue load, overloading, worn suspension, or other possible causes. l The trailer ball is not level, and check for the first 500 miles (800 km) of trailer towing. 305 2-5. tion. n Break-in schedule Lexus recommends that the following conditions are met: l The vehicle's tires are inflated according to the additional load. (See "Warranty and Services Guide/Owner's Manual Supplement/Scheduled Maintenance".) l Retighten the fixing bolts...
... rear view mirrors conform to tow a trailer for improper tongue load, overloading, worn suspension, or other possible causes. l The trailer ball is not level, and check for the first 500 miles (800 km) of trailer towing. 305 2-5. tion. n Break-in schedule Lexus recommends that the following conditions are met: l The vehicle's tires are inflated according to the additional load. (See "Warranty and Services Guide/Owner's Manual Supplement/Scheduled Maintenance".) l Retighten the fixing bolts...
Owners Manual
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... the reset is running. (→P. 178) STEP 2 Turn the "ENGINE START STOP" switch OFF. l Dispose of children. 575 l Do not leave used engine oil from your Lexus dealer, service station or auto parts store for information concerning recycling or disposal. Call your skin, wash thoroughly with soap and water. To remove used engine oil within the reach of used oil and filters in household trash...
... the reset is running. (→P. 178) STEP 2 Turn the "ENGINE START STOP" switch OFF. l Dispose of children. 575 l Do not leave used engine oil from your Lexus dealer, service station or auto parts store for information concerning recycling or disposal. Call your skin, wash thoroughly with soap and water. To remove used engine oil within the reach of used oil and filters in household trash...
Owners Manual
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... distribution the third column of automatic transmission, power steering, power brakes, power windows, Accessory weight power seats, radio and heater, to which a tire sure may be inflated, shown on the sidewall of the tire Recommended inflation Cold tire inflation pressure recommended by a manupressure facturer The combined weight (in excess of those standard items which may be replaced) of Table 1* below Tire related term 708 The maximum cold inflated pressure to the extent that these...
... distribution the third column of automatic transmission, power steering, power brakes, power windows, Accessory weight power seats, radio and heater, to which a tire sure may be inflated, shown on the sidewall of the tire Recommended inflation Cold tire inflation pressure recommended by a manupressure facturer The combined weight (in excess of those standard items which may be replaced) of Table 1* below Tire related term 708 The maximum cold inflated pressure to the extent that these...
Owners Manual
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... cleaner...202 Headlights Replacing light bulbs...623 Switch ...187 Wattage...699 Heaters Sear heaters ...524 Side mirror ...338 Hill-start assist control ...265 Hood ...568 Hooks Cargo hook...529 Tie-down hooks...529 Horn ...177 I I/M test...563 Identification Engine ...691 Vehicle...691 Ignition Engine switch ...166 Keys...26 Ignition switch ...166 Ignition switch ...166 Illuminated entry system...502 Indicator lights ...181 Inside rear view mirror...96 Instrument panel light control...179 Interior lights Interior lights list ...502 Switch...503 Wattage ...699 Intuitive parking assist...219...
... cleaner...202 Headlights Replacing light bulbs...623 Switch ...187 Wattage...699 Heaters Sear heaters ...524 Side mirror ...338 Hill-start assist control ...265 Hood ...568 Hooks Cargo hook...529 Tie-down hooks...529 Horn ...177 I I/M test...563 Identification Engine ...691 Vehicle...691 Ignition Engine switch ...166 Keys...26 Ignition switch ...166 Ignition switch ...166 Illuminated entry system...502 Indicator lights ...181 Inside rear view mirror...96 Instrument panel light control...179 Interior lights Interior lights list ...502 Switch...503 Wattage ...699 Intuitive parking assist...219...
Owners Manual
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... lock release...168 Steering wheel Audio switches ...416 Adjustment...94 Steering wheel position memory...77 Stop lights Replacing light bulbs...623 Storage compartment ...529 Storage feature...506 Storage precautions...281 Stuck If your vehicle becomes stuck...688 Sun visors ...516 Sunshade Roof...103 Switch ECT switch...171 Emergency flasher switch ...636 Engine switch...166 Fog light switch ...191 Hazard light switch ...636 Ignition switch...166 Light switches ...187 Power back door...53 Power door lock switch ...47 Power window switch ...100 Rear window wiper and washer switch...199 Window...
... lock release...168 Steering wheel Audio switches ...416 Adjustment...94 Steering wheel position memory...77 Stop lights Replacing light bulbs...623 Storage compartment ...529 Storage feature...506 Storage precautions...281 Stuck If your vehicle becomes stuck...688 Sun visors ...516 Sunshade Roof...103 Switch ECT switch...171 Emergency flasher switch ...636 Engine switch...166 Fog light switch ...191 Hazard light switch ...636 Ignition switch...166 Light switches ...187 Power back door...53 Power door lock switch ...47 Power window switch ...100 Rear window wiper and washer switch...199 Window...