Scheduled Maintenance Guide
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... your vehicle will last longer and deliver more dependable, economical performance. This section of the Warranty and Services Guide is essential to obtaining the highest level of performance, safety and reliability from your Lexus for many years to come. In addition to scheduled maintenance, your Lexus requires ongoing general maintenance such as logs in the "Maintenance" section of the Owner's Manual. THE IMPORTANCE OF SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE Regular maintenance is...
... your vehicle will last longer and deliver more dependable, economical performance. This section of the Warranty and Services Guide is essential to obtaining the highest level of performance, safety and reliability from your Lexus for many years to come. In addition to scheduled maintenance, your Lexus requires ongoing general maintenance such as logs in the "Maintenance" section of the Owner's Manual. THE IMPORTANCE OF SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE Regular maintenance is...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide
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... and rear tires and wheels. 48 Scheduled Maintenance Log reset reminder light o Rotate tires 2 o Visually inspect brake pads, calipers and rotors o Road-test vehicle Additional Maintenance Required If You Drive Primarily Under the Following Conditions Driving on dirt roads or dusty roads: o Inspect axle shaft boots o Inspect ball joints and dust covers o Inspect engine air filter o Inspect steering linkage and boots o Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis Driving while towing: o Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis (ES) Date: _____ Mileage...
... and rear tires and wheels. 48 Scheduled Maintenance Log reset reminder light o Rotate tires 2 o Visually inspect brake pads, calipers and rotors o Road-test vehicle Additional Maintenance Required If You Drive Primarily Under the Following Conditions Driving on dirt roads or dusty roads: o Inspect axle shaft boots o Inspect ball joints and dust covers o Inspect engine air filter o Inspect steering linkage and boots o Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis Driving while towing: o Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis (ES) Date: _____ Mileage...
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..., SC) o Replace Smart Key battery (all models except SC) o Visually inspect brake pads, calipers and rotors o Road-test vehicle Additional Maintenance Required If You Drive Primarily Under the Following Conditions Driving on dirt roads or dusty roads: o Inspect axle shaft boots o Inspect ball joints and dust covers o Inspect engine air filter o Inspect steering linkage and boots o Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis Driving while towing: o Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis (ES) 30 Months or 25,000 Miles o Replace engine oil and oil filter; SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE...
..., SC) o Replace Smart Key battery (all models except SC) o Visually inspect brake pads, calipers and rotors o Road-test vehicle Additional Maintenance Required If You Drive Primarily Under the Following Conditions Driving on dirt roads or dusty roads: o Inspect axle shaft boots o Inspect ball joints and dust covers o Inspect engine air filter o Inspect steering linkage and boots o Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis Driving while towing: o Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis (ES) 30 Months or 25,000 Miles o Replace engine oil and oil filter; SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE...
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... with Sport Package) o Replace air conditioner filter o Replace brake fluid o Replace engine air filter o Replace Smart Key battery (all models except SC) o Visually inspect brake pads, calipers and rotors o Road-test vehicle o Inspect the following: ___Axle shaft boots ___Ball joints and dust covers ___Body ___Brake lines and hoses ___Engine coolant (see page 69) ___Exhaust pipes and mountings ___Front differential oil (GS 350 AWD, IS 250 AWD, LS 460 AWD) ___Fuel lines and connections, fuel tank band and fuel tank vapor vent system hoses ___Fuel tank cap gasket ___Manual transmission oil (IS...
... with Sport Package) o Replace air conditioner filter o Replace brake fluid o Replace engine air filter o Replace Smart Key battery (all models except SC) o Visually inspect brake pads, calipers and rotors o Road-test vehicle o Inspect the following: ___Axle shaft boots ___Ball joints and dust covers ___Body ___Brake lines and hoses ___Engine coolant (see page 69) ___Exhaust pipes and mountings ___Front differential oil (GS 350 AWD, IS 250 AWD, LS 460 AWD) ___Fuel lines and connections, fuel tank band and fuel tank vapor vent system hoses ___Fuel tank cap gasket ___Manual transmission oil (IS...
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..., SC) o Replace Smart Key battery (all models except SC) o Visually inspect brake pads, calipers and rotors o Road-test vehicle Additional Maintenance Required If You Drive Primarily Under the Following Conditions Driving on dirt roads or dusty roads: o Inspect axle shaft boots o Inspect ball joints and dust covers o Inspect engine air filter o Inspect steering linkage and boots o Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis Driving while towing: o Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis (ES) 48 Months or 40,000 Miles o Replace engine oil and oil filter; SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE...
..., SC) o Replace Smart Key battery (all models except SC) o Visually inspect brake pads, calipers and rotors o Road-test vehicle Additional Maintenance Required If You Drive Primarily Under the Following Conditions Driving on dirt roads or dusty roads: o Inspect axle shaft boots o Inspect ball joints and dust covers o Inspect engine air filter o Inspect steering linkage and boots o Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis Driving while towing: o Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis (ES) 48 Months or 40,000 Miles o Replace engine oil and oil filter; SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE...
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... roads: o Inspect axle shaft boots o Inspect ball joints and dust covers o Inspect engine air filter o Inspect steering linkage and boots o Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis Driving while towing: o Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis (ES) 66 Months or 55,000 Miles o Replace engine oil and oil filter; reset reminder light o Rotate tires1 o Measure thickness of brake pads and rotors (GS, IS, IS F, LS 460 with same size front and rear tires and wheels. 54 Scheduled Maintenance Log SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE...
... roads: o Inspect axle shaft boots o Inspect ball joints and dust covers o Inspect engine air filter o Inspect steering linkage and boots o Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis Driving while towing: o Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis (ES) 66 Months or 55,000 Miles o Replace engine oil and oil filter; reset reminder light o Rotate tires1 o Measure thickness of brake pads and rotors (GS, IS, IS F, LS 460 with same size front and rear tires and wheels. 54 Scheduled Maintenance Log SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE...
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... fuel tank vapor vent system hoses ___Fuel tank cap gasket ___Manual transmission oil (IS 250) ___Rack and pinion assembly ___Rear differential oil (GS, IS, LS, SC) ___Steering linkage and boots ___Transfer case for signs of leakage (GS 350 AWD, IS 250 AWD, LS 460 AWD) ___Transmission for signs of leakage o Replace rear differential oil (IS F) o Replace Smart Key battery (all models except SC) o Replace spark plugs (GS, IS, IS F, LS)2 o Visually inspect brake pads, calipers and rotors o Road-test vehicle Additional Maintenance...
... fuel tank vapor vent system hoses ___Fuel tank cap gasket ___Manual transmission oil (IS 250) ___Rack and pinion assembly ___Rear differential oil (GS, IS, LS, SC) ___Steering linkage and boots ___Transfer case for signs of leakage (GS 350 AWD, IS 250 AWD, LS 460 AWD) ___Transmission for signs of leakage o Replace rear differential oil (IS F) o Replace Smart Key battery (all models except SC) o Replace spark plugs (GS, IS, IS F, LS)2 o Visually inspect brake pads, calipers and rotors o Road-test vehicle Additional Maintenance...
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... and rear tires and wheels. 56 Scheduled Maintenance Log SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE LOG 78 Months or 65,000 Miles o Replace engine oil and oil filter; reset reminder light o Rotate tires1 o Measure thickness of brake pads and rotors (GS, IS, IS F, LS 460 with Sport Package) o Replace air conditioner filter (LS, SC) o Replace Smart Key battery (all models except SC) o Visually inspect brake pads, calipers and rotors o Road-test vehicle Additional Maintenance Required If You Drive Primarily Under the Following Conditions Driving on dirt roads or dusty roads: o Inspect axle...
... and rear tires and wheels. 56 Scheduled Maintenance Log SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE LOG 78 Months or 65,000 Miles o Replace engine oil and oil filter; reset reminder light o Rotate tires1 o Measure thickness of brake pads and rotors (GS, IS, IS F, LS 460 with Sport Package) o Replace air conditioner filter (LS, SC) o Replace Smart Key battery (all models except SC) o Visually inspect brake pads, calipers and rotors o Road-test vehicle Additional Maintenance Required If You Drive Primarily Under the Following Conditions Driving on dirt roads or dusty roads: o Inspect axle...
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SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE LOG 108 Months or 90,000 Miles o Replace engine oil and oil filter; reset reminder light o Rotate tires1 o Measure thickness and runout of brake rotors o Measure thickness of brake pads (GS, IS, IS F, LS 460 with Sport Package) o Replace air conditioner filter o Replace brake fluid o Replace engine air filter o Inspect the following: ___Axle shaft boots ___Ball joints and dust covers ___Body ___Brake lines and hoses ___Drive belt ___Engine coolant (see page 69) ___Exhaust pipes and mountings ___Front differential oil (GS 350...
SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE LOG 108 Months or 90,000 Miles o Replace engine oil and oil filter; reset reminder light o Rotate tires1 o Measure thickness and runout of brake rotors o Measure thickness of brake pads (GS, IS, IS F, LS 460 with Sport Package) o Replace air conditioner filter o Replace brake fluid o Replace engine air filter o Inspect the following: ___Axle shaft boots ___Ball joints and dust covers ___Body ___Brake lines and hoses ___Drive belt ___Engine coolant (see page 69) ___Exhaust pipes and mountings ___Front differential oil (GS 350...
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... Mileage: _____ Notes: MAINTENANCE Notes: 1Applies to models with same size front and rear tires and wheels. 60 Scheduled Maintenance Log SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE LOG 114 Months or 95,000 Miles o Replace engine oil and oil filter; reset reminder light o Rotate tires1 o Measure thickness of brake pads and rotors (GS, IS, IS F, LS 460 with Sport Package) o Replace air conditioner filter (LS, SC) o Replace engine coolant (see page 69) o Replace Smart Key battery (all models except SC) o Visually inspect brake pads, calipers and rotors o Road-test vehicle Additional Maintenance Required...
... Mileage: _____ Notes: MAINTENANCE Notes: 1Applies to models with same size front and rear tires and wheels. 60 Scheduled Maintenance Log SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE LOG 114 Months or 95,000 Miles o Replace engine oil and oil filter; reset reminder light o Rotate tires1 o Measure thickness of brake pads and rotors (GS, IS, IS F, LS 460 with Sport Package) o Replace air conditioner filter (LS, SC) o Replace engine coolant (see page 69) o Replace Smart Key battery (all models except SC) o Visually inspect brake pads, calipers and rotors o Road-test vehicle Additional Maintenance Required...
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... Warranty. SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE LOG 144 Months or 120,000 Miles o Replace engine oil and oil filter; Scheduled Maintenance Log 63 reset reminder light o Rotate tires1 o Measure thickness and runout of brake rotors o Measure thickness of brake pads (GS, IS, IS F, LS 460 with Sport Package) o Replace air conditioner filter o Replace brake fluid o Replace engine air filter o Inspect the following: ___Axle shaft boots ___Ball joints and dust covers ___Body ___Brake lines and hoses ___Drive belt ___Engine valve clearance (IS F, SC) ___Exhaust pipes and mountings ___Front differential oil...
... Warranty. SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE LOG 144 Months or 120,000 Miles o Replace engine oil and oil filter; Scheduled Maintenance Log 63 reset reminder light o Rotate tires1 o Measure thickness and runout of brake rotors o Measure thickness of brake pads (GS, IS, IS F, LS 460 with Sport Package) o Replace air conditioner filter o Replace brake fluid o Replace engine air filter o Inspect the following: ___Axle shaft boots ___Ball joints and dust covers ___Body ___Brake lines and hoses ___Drive belt ___Engine valve clearance (IS F, SC) ___Exhaust pipes and mountings ___Front differential oil...
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SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE LOG 180 Months or 150,000 Miles o Replace engine oil and oil filter; reset reminder light o Rotate tires1 o Measure thickness and runout of brake rotors o Measure thickness of brake pads (GS, IS, IS F, LS 460 with Sport Package) o Replace air conditioner filter o Replace brake fluid o Replace engine air filter o Inspect the following: ___Axle shaft boots ___Ball joints and dust covers ___Body ___Brake lines and hoses ___Drive belt ___Exhaust pipes and mountings ___Front differential oil (GS 350 AWD, IS 250 AWD, LS 460...
SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE LOG 180 Months or 150,000 Miles o Replace engine oil and oil filter; reset reminder light o Rotate tires1 o Measure thickness and runout of brake rotors o Measure thickness of brake pads (GS, IS, IS F, LS 460 with Sport Package) o Replace air conditioner filter o Replace brake fluid o Replace engine air filter o Inspect the following: ___Axle shaft boots ___Ball joints and dust covers ___Body ___Brake lines and hoses ___Drive belt ___Exhaust pipes and mountings ___Front differential oil (GS 350 AWD, IS 250 AWD, LS 460...
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... damage. A qualified technician should perform these operations. Check outer body panels, inner panels of the hood and doors, and underneath the vehicle. Replace any damaged parts and, if necessary, repack the grease. Brake Fluid Replace using fluid type specified in dusty conditions, heavy traffic areas, urban areas, desert areas or dirt roads. Please note that many maintenance services should be required when driving in your Owner's Manual for service details.
... damage. A qualified technician should perform these operations. Check outer body panels, inner panels of the hood and doors, and underneath the vehicle. Replace any damaged parts and, if necessary, repack the grease. Brake Fluid Replace using fluid type specified in dusty conditions, heavy traffic areas, urban areas, desert areas or dirt roads. Please note that many maintenance services should be required when driving in your Owner's Manual for service details.
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... if necessary. (All other models are equipped with hydraulic valve lash adjusters that tightness of the vehicle. Some models are equipped with a replaceable oil-filter element and oil-filter cap O-ring; Engine Valve Clearance (Sensory Inspection - Add fluid as necessary. Rack and Pinion Assembly Inspect the rack and pinion assembly for proper operation of leakage, damage and loose electrical connections. Road Test While driving the vehicle, check for signs of engine, transmission, brakes and steering.
... if necessary. (All other models are equipped with hydraulic valve lash adjusters that tightness of the vehicle. Some models are equipped with a replaceable oil-filter element and oil-filter cap O-ring; Engine Valve Clearance (Sensory Inspection - Add fluid as necessary. Rack and Pinion Assembly Inspect the rack and pinion assembly for proper operation of leakage, damage and loose electrical connections. Road Test While driving the vehicle, check for signs of engine, transmission, brakes and steering.
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... in Lexus service and repair publications. Note: The transfer case/transmission and transmission fluid are equipped with Denso FK20HR11 plugs or equivalent. Steering Linkage and Boots With the vehicle stopped, check for signs of leakage. Timing Belt (SC) Replace every 90,000 miles or 108 months. Tire Rotation Tires should perform this operation. These sensors do not require periodic maintenance. A qualified technician should be replaced by a qualified technician. Tire-Pressure Warning Sensors A tire-pressure sensor is mounted on...
... in Lexus service and repair publications. Note: The transfer case/transmission and transmission fluid are equipped with Denso FK20HR11 plugs or equivalent. Steering Linkage and Boots With the vehicle stopped, check for signs of leakage. Timing Belt (SC) Replace every 90,000 miles or 108 months. Tire Rotation Tires should perform this operation. These sensors do not require periodic maintenance. A qualified technician should be replaced by a qualified technician. Tire-Pressure Warning Sensors A tire-pressure sensor is mounted on...
Owners Manual
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A Headlight cleaner switch P.136 Headlight switch P.129 Turn signal lever P.120 Fog light switch P.132 Tilt and telescopic steering adjustment switch P.47 Instrument panel light control P.124 Power rear view mirror control switch P.50 Parking brake release lever Hood opener P.224 Trunk lid opener P.29 P.121 Adaptive front lighting system cancel switch P.130 Fuel filler door opener P.60 Tire pressure warning reset switch P.243 *: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the "Navigation System Owner's Manual". 13 SC_U (OM24606U)
A Headlight cleaner switch P.136 Headlight switch P.129 Turn signal lever P.120 Fog light switch P.132 Tilt and telescopic steering adjustment switch P.47 Instrument panel light control P.124 Power rear view mirror control switch P.50 Parking brake release lever Hood opener P.224 Trunk lid opener P.29 P.121 Adaptive front lighting system cancel switch P.130 Fuel filler door opener P.60 Tire pressure warning reset switch P.243 *: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the "Navigation System Owner's Manual". 13 SC_U (OM24606U)
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Operating the headlight and windshield wipers Headlight switch The headlights can flash the high beams with the headlights on the high beams. Release to turn on . The side marker, tail, parking, license plate and instrument panel lights turn them off . 129 SC_U (OM24606U) The headlights also turn on or off . You can be operated manually or automatically. The headlights and parking lights turn on and off automatically. (When the key is turned to ON.) 2 When driving (U.S.A.) (Canada) Turning on...
Operating the headlight and windshield wipers Headlight switch The headlights can flash the high beams with the headlights on the high beams. Release to turn on . The side marker, tail, parking, license plate and instrument panel lights turn them off . 129 SC_U (OM24606U) The headlights also turn on or off . You can be operated manually or automatically. The headlights and parking lights turn on and off automatically. (When the key is turned to ON.) 2 When driving (U.S.A.) (Canada) Turning on...
Owners Manual
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... rear view mirror defogger, Door courtesy lights Power windows, Power door lock system, Power rear view mirror control system, Outside rear view mirror defogger, Door courtesy lights All components in "DOME", "MPX-B1", "MPX-B2" and "MPX-B3" fuses Turn signal lights, Emergency flashers Multiport fuel injection system/sequential multiport fuel injection system Horn, Headlight switch Audio system Charging system Multiport fuel injection system/sequential multiport fuel injection system Right-hand headlight (low beam) Left-hand headlight (low beam) Headlight (high beam), Headlight switch Starting...
... rear view mirror defogger, Door courtesy lights Power windows, Power door lock system, Power rear view mirror control system, Outside rear view mirror defogger, Door courtesy lights All components in "DOME", "MPX-B1", "MPX-B2" and "MPX-B3" fuses Turn signal lights, Emergency flashers Multiport fuel injection system/sequential multiport fuel injection system Horn, Headlight switch Audio system Charging system Multiport fuel injection system/sequential multiport fuel injection system Right-hand headlight (low beam) Left-hand headlight (low beam) Headlight (high beam), Headlight switch Starting...
Owners Manual
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... Cold tire inflation pressure recommended by a manupressure facturer The combined weight (in excess of those standard items which may be replaced) of automatic transmission, power steering, power brakes, power windows, Accessory weight power seats, radio and heater, to the extent that these items are available as factory-installed equipment (whether installed or not) The weight of a motor vehicle with standard equipment, including the maximum capacity of fuel, oil and Curb weight coolant, and if so equipped, air conditioning and additional weight optional engine...
... Cold tire inflation pressure recommended by a manupressure facturer The combined weight (in excess of those standard items which may be replaced) of automatic transmission, power steering, power brakes, power windows, Accessory weight power seats, radio and heater, to the extent that these items are available as factory-installed equipment (whether installed or not) The weight of a motor vehicle with standard equipment, including the maximum capacity of fuel, oil and Curb weight coolant, and if so equipped, air conditioning and additional weight optional engine...
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... of unauthorized keys. n Alarm Forcibly unlocking the doors, trunk, or hood without the key or wireless remote control causes the horn to blow and the exterior lights to the ON position. 7 To stop the alarm, unlock the doors or trunk with the key or wireless remote control, or turn the engine switch to flash, alerting those in the surrounding area. n Steering lock The steering wheel is locked when the engine switch is designed to start if a registered key is...
... of unauthorized keys. n Alarm Forcibly unlocking the doors, trunk, or hood without the key or wireless remote control causes the horn to blow and the exterior lights to the ON position. 7 To stop the alarm, unlock the doors or trunk with the key or wireless remote control, or turn the engine switch to flash, alerting those in the surrounding area. n Steering lock The steering wheel is locked when the engine switch is designed to start if a registered key is...