Lexus ES350 2008 Scheduled Maintenace Guide

Both Lexus and your Lexus dealer are
dedicated to serving your automotive
needs. Your complete satisfaction is
our first priority. Should you have a
problem or concern, please take the
following steps to ensure the quickest
possible response:
Step 1
Discuss the situation with a dealership
manager, such as the service manag-
er or customer satisfaction manager.
If necessary, ask the dealership owner
or general manager for assistance. In
most cases, a satisfactory solution can
be reached at this step. Step 2
If the dealership does not address
your concern to your satisfaction, call
the Lexus Customer Satisfaction
Department at (800) 25-LEXUS
(800/255-3987). In Canada, call
(800) 26-LEXUS (800/265-3987).
In Mexico, call 95-1-310-328-2075.
If you are hearing- or speech-
impaired, call (800) 443-4999
(TDD).
You may also write to us at:
Lexus Customer Satisfaction
Department
P.O. B o x 2 9 9 1
Torrance, CA 90509-2991
Whether calling or writing, please
provide the following information: • Vehicle identification number
(located on the driver’s side cor-
ner of the dashboard, under the
window)
• Current vehicle mileage
• Name of your selling and servic-
ing Lexus dealerships
• Your day and evening telephone
numbers
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Step 3
If your concern has still not been
resolved to your satisfaction, Lexus
offers additional assistance through:
National Center for Dispute
Settlement (NCDS)
P.O. B o x 4 5 7
Mt. Clemens, MI 48046
(866) 272-4872
Important: You must use NCDS prior
to exercising rights or seeking reme-
dies available to you through a court
action pursuant to the Magnuson-
Moss Warranty Act. In addition, you
must use NCDS if you are required to
do so prior to exercising certain rights
or seeking certain remedies available
under the Lemon Laws of your state.
See the Lemon Law Guide for specific
requirements applicable in your state.
However, if your state law permits and
if you choose to exercise rights and
seek remedies that are not created by
the Act, you need not use NCDS.NCDS Arbitration
What is the Dispute Settlement
Program?
This program consists of local profes-
sionals who are trained and experi-
enced in arbitration. The arbitrator(s)
appointed by NCDS will arbitrate
your case by reviewing the facts you
present; having the vehicle inspected,
if necessary; and promptly rendering
a fair and equitable decision.
How much will it cost?
The service is provided at no cost
to you. It is part of Lexus’ effort to
promptly and equitably resolve your
concerns. The decision-maker is an
impartial third party. The decision of
the arbitrator(s) is binding on Lexus
but not on you.
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What types of disputes
are eligible?
NCDS resolves disputes involving
Lexus product reliability and warranty
performance that arise during the
greater of 1) four years or 50,000
miles from the vehicle’s in-service
date, whichever is earlier; or 2) the
applicable provision of the Lexus New
Vehicle Limited Warranty. However,
NCDS will not arbitrate 1) claims
involving a vehicle used primarily for
commercial purposes unless the
Lemon Laws of your state cover vehi-
cles used for commercial purposes;
or 2) claims that an air bag failed to
deploy or deployed when it should
not have; or 3) disputes regarding
fires and/or accidents and/or theft.
Since there are other additional
exclusions, please contact NCDS
for further information on eligibility
guidelines. You must file a request
for arbitration with NCDS within six
months of the expiration of the eligi-
bility period, provided the concern
or alleged defect was brought to the
attention of Lexus or one of its dealers
during the eligibility period. How long is the arbitration
process?
The entire process — from the time
NCDS receives your request for arbi-
tration to the arbitrator’s decision —
is designed to take no more than 40
days. A decision may be delayed if:
• You fail to provide certain infor-
mation required by NCDS.
• You fail to make your vehicle
available for inspection by
NCDS in a timely manner (if
an inspection is required).
How do I request arbitration?
To initiate arbitration, you must com-
plete an NCDS customer claim form
and mail it to NCDS. A claim form
is included in the Lemon Law Guide
located in your vehicle, or you may
request a form by calling NCDS at
(866) 272-4872. When you call,
please have ready your vehicle identi-
fication number (VIN), the names of
your selling and servicing dealerships,
and the current mileage on your
Lexus.
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In addition to completing the cus-
tomer claim form, please provide
NCDS with the following information: • Vehicle year, make, model, VIN,
mileage and date of purchase.
• A brief description of your com-
plaint and the actions you have
taken to resolve it.
• What action or remedy you
believe would resolve your
problem.
If you are seeking reimbursement for
repairs or incidental expenses, please
provide copies of applicable receipts.
Send your request to:
National Center for Dispute Settlement
P.O. Box 457
Mt. Clemens, MI 48046
Upon receipt of your request, NCDS
will contact you regarding the status
of your case and supply you with
additional details about the program. How does the arbitration
process work?
When NCDS receives your request,
it will be forwarded to the Lexus area
office for response.
At the request of either party or the
arbitrators, NCDS may schedule a
technical inspection. This may include
an inspection of the vehicle by an
independent technical expert with a
Lexus representative present. The
technical expert will forward his or
her evaluation to NCDS.
An oral hearing will be held prior to
a decision being rendered. At this
hearing, all relevant evidence is
admissible. You and a Lexus repre-
sentative will present both sides of
the case to the NCDS arbitrator(s).
You will each be given an equal
opportunity to give testimony and
provide documents. Then you will
each be given an opportunity for
rebuttal. After considering all testimo-
ny and documents, the arbitrator(s)
will review the applicable legal stan-
dards and render a decision within
10 days.
A settlement satisfactory to all parties
may be negotiated at any time during
the process.
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What types of decisions are ren-
dered, and how do I know if
Lexus will abide by the decision
of the arbitrator(s)?
Arbitrated decisions are based on
what the arbitrator(s) believe to be
fair and equitable after applying the
appropriate legal standards. Remedies
include but are not limited to repairs;
reimbursement for repairs and inci-
dental expenses, such as towing costs;
and repurchase or replacement of
your vehicle.
The decision of the arbitrator(s) is
binding on Lexus but not on you.
Lexus must comply with the decision
shortly after it is rendered, usually
within 30 days of your acceptance
of the decision. NCDS will contact
you within 10 days of scheduled
compliance to ensure that Lexus
has complied in a timely manner. Are there limits to the scope
of arbitrated decisions?
Arbitrated decisions do not include:
• Attorney fees
• Punitive damages
• Multiple damages
• Consequential damages, other
than incidental damages that you
may be entitled to under law
What other recourse do I have?
If you are dissatisfied with the arbitra-
tor’s decision or Lexus’ compliance,
you may pursue any other legal reme-
dies available to you, including small
claims court. You should be aware
that the decision of the arbitrator(s)
is admissible as evidence in any legal
proceedings concerning your vehicle.
Is the Dispute Settlement
Program subject to change?
The information in this booklet about
the program is correct as of the date
of printing. However, the program
may be changed without notice.
Contact the Lexus Customer
Satisfaction Department at (800)
255-3987 for the most current
information concerning the Dispute
Settlement Program.
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You have purchased one of the finest
vehicles built in the world today, and it
is backed by one of the finest war-
ranties in the industry. This excellent
warranty coverage demonstrates not
only our confidence in Lexus vehicles,
but also our commitment to every
Lexus customer. We’re dedicated to
ensuring that you enjoy exceptional
quality, dependability and peace of
mind throughout your ownership
experience.
To further demonstrate our commit-
ment to our customers’ satisfaction,
occasionally we may establish a
special policy adjustment to pay for
specific repairs that are no longer
covered by warranty. When we estab-
lish such a policy adjustment, we mail
details to all applicable owners on
record. That’s why it is important to
send in the card at the back of this
booklet if you change your address
or if you have purchased your Lexus
from a previous owner.
You’ve made a wise decision to pur-
chase a Lexus. Your vehicle delivers
world-class luxury and performance, along with an unparalleled commit-
ment from Lexus to ensuring your sat-
isfaction. You can be confident — as
we are — that you’ll enjoy owning your
Lexus as much as you enjoy driving it.
All warranty information is the latest
available at the time of publication
and, with the exception of the emis-
sion control warranties, is subject to
change without notice.
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THE LEXUS COMMITMENT
WARRANTY
This section of the Warranty and
Services Guide describes the
terms of Lexus warranty cover-
age as well as general owner
responsibilities. The section be-
ginning on page 39 describes
your vehicle’s maintenance
requirements. Be sure to review
this information carefully, since
proper maintenance is required
to ensure that warranty coverage
remains intact.
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Who Is the Warrantor
The warrantor for these limited war-
ranties is Lexus, a division of Toyota
Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc., 19001 South
Western Avenue, Torrance, California
90509-2991, a California corpora-
tion.
Which Vehicles Are Covered
These warranties apply to 2008
model-year Lexus passenger vehicles,
excluding hybrid models, registered
and normally operated in the United
States, U.S. territories and Canada.
Warranty coverage is automatically
transferred at no cost to subsequent
vehicle owners.
Multiple Warranty
Conditions
This booklet contains warranty terms
and conditions that may vary depend-
ing on the part covered. A warranty
for specific parts or systems, such as
the Powertrain Warranty or Emission
Performance Warranty, is governed
by the coverage set forth in that war-
ranty as well as the General Warranty
Provisions.
When Warranty Begins
The warranty period begins on the
vehicle’s in-service date, which is
the first date the vehicle is either
delivered to an ultimate purchaser,
leased, or used as a company car
or demonstrator.
Repairs Made at No Charge
Repairs and adjustments covered by
these warranties are made at no
charge for parts and labor.
Parts Replacement
Any needed parts replacement will be
made using new or remanufactured
parts. The decision whether a part
should be repaired or replaced will be
made by the servicing Lexus dealer-
ship and/or Lexus. Parts scheduled to
be replaced as required maintenance
are warranted until their first replace-
ment only.
Note: Lexus remanufactured parts
meet or exceed all factory standards
for safety, quality and reliability.
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Limitations
The performance of necessary
repairs and adjustments is the exclu-
sive remedy under these warranties
or any implied warranties. Lexus does
not authorize any person to create for
it any other obligation or liability in
connection with this vehicle.
Any implied warranty of merchant-
ability or fitness for a particular
purpose is limited to the duration
of these written warranties. Some
states do not allow restrictions on how
long an implied warranty lasts, so this
limitation may not apply to you.
Your Rights Under State Law
These warranties give you specific
legal rights. You may also have other
rights that vary from state to state.
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Basic Warranty
This warranty covers repairs and
adjustments needed to correct
defects in materials or workmanship
of any part supplied by Lexus, subject
to the exceptions indicated under
“What Is Not Covered” on pages
19–20.
Coverage is for 48 months or
50,000 miles, whichever occurs first,
with the exception of wheel alignment
and wheel balancing, which are cov-
ered for 12 months or 20,000 miles,
whichever occurs first.
Powertrain Warranty
This warranty covers repairs needed
to correct defects in materials or
workmanship of any component listed
here and supplied by Lexus, subject to
the exceptions indicated under “What
Is Not Covered” on pages 19–20.
Coverage is for 72 months or
70,000 miles, whichever occurs first.
Engine
Cylinder block and head and all
internal parts, timing belt and cover,
flywheel, oil pan, water pump, fuel
pump, engine mounts, engine control
computer, seals and gaskets. Transmission and Transaxle
Case and all internal parts, torque
converter, clutch cover, mounts,
engine control computer, seals and
gaskets.
Front-Wheel-Drive System
Drive shaft, axle, hub, bearings, seals
and gaskets.
Rear-Wheel-Drive System
Differential carrier assembly, drive
shaft, axle carrier, axle case, axle
bearing, axle shaft, seals and gaskets.
Restraint Systems Warranty
This warranty covers repairs needed
to correct defects in materials or
workmanship of any seatbelt or air
bag system supplied by Lexus, subject
to the exceptions indicated under
“What Is Not Covered” on pages
19–20.
Coverage is for 72 months or
70,000 miles, whichever occurs first.
For vehicles sold and registered in
Kansas, the warranty for seatbelts and
related components is 10 years,
regardless of mileage.
WHAT IS COVERED
AND HOW LONG
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