page 42 Lexus ES350 2011 Scheduled Maintenance Guide

Introduction
THE IMPORTANCE OF SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE
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Regular maintenance is essential
to obtaining the highest level of per
formance, safety and reliability fromyour Lexus. It can also enhance your
vehicle’s resale value. This section
of the
Warranty and Services Guide
is designed to help you make sure
your vehicle receives proper and
timely maintenance. It includes
factoryrecommended maintenance
guidelines as well as logs in which to
document your vehicle’smaintenance
history.
In addition to scheduled maintenance,
your Lexus requires ongoing general maintenance such as fluid checks and
visual inspections. These procedures
are listed on pages 44–45 of this
booklet and described in detail in
the “Maintenance” section of the
Owner’s Manual.
With proper maintenance and care,
your vehicle will last longer and deliv
er more dependable, economical
performance. Follow this booklet’s
recommendations and you’ll enjoy
maximum r
eliability and peace of
mind from your Lexus for many years
to come.

Introduction
MAINTENANCE AND LEXUS WARRANTY COVERAGE
MAINTENANCE
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Maintaining your vehicle according to
the recommendations in this booklet
is required to ensure that your war
ranty coverage remains intact. You
should keep detailed records of vehi
cle maintenance, including date of
service, mileage at time of service
and a description of service and/or
parts installation performed. The
maintenance logs in this booklet are a
good place to record this information.
If you sell your vehicle, be sure to give
your maintenance records to the new
owner.
Lexus will not deny a warranty claim
solely because you do not have
records to show that you maintainedyour vehicle. However, damage or
failures caused bylack of proper
maintenance are not covered under
warranty.
Maintenance and repair services may
be performed byyou or by any auto
motive service provider you choose.
Lexus will not deny a warranty claim
solely because you used a serviceprovider other than a Lexus dealer
ship for maintenance and repairs.
However, damage or failures caused
by improper maintenance or repairs
are not covered under warranty.
Your dealer may recommend more
frequent maintenance intervals or
more maintenance services than
those listed in the scheduled mainte
nance log. These additional services
are not required to maintain your war
ranty coverage. Ask your dealer for
an explanation of any recommended
maintenance not included in the
scheduled maintenance log.
For a complete description of
Lexus warranty coverages, see
pages 17–34 of this booklet.

Scheduled MaintenanceLog
SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE LOG
MAINTENANCE
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Determining Your
Maintenance Interval:
Months vs. Mileage
Lexus recommends obtaining sched
uled maintenance for your vehicle
every six months or 5,000 miles,
whichever occurs first.
For example:
•If at six months you have driven
less than 5,000 miles, you
should obtain maintenance at
six
months
;don’t wait until 5,000
miles.
•If you drive 5,000 miles in less
than six months, you should
obtain maintenance at
5,000
miles
;don’t wait until six months.
Be sure to keep an eye on your
mileage so that you obtain mainte
nance when recommended. If you are
a lowmileage driver, mark your cal
endar to remind yourself to obtain
maintenance every six months.
Complimentary First
Scheduled Maintenance
Service: 30 Days or
1,000 Miles
Lexus provides your first scheduled
maintenance service at no charge.
The service is performed at 30 days
or 1,000 miles, whichever occurs first,
and includes the items listed in the
charton the next page. To obtain this
complimentary service, contact your
Lexus dealership.
Complimentary Second
Scheduled Maintenance
Service: Six Months or
5,000 Miles
Lexus also provides your second
scheduled maintenance service at no
charge. The service is performed at
six months or 5,000 miles, whichever
occurs first, and includes the items
listed in the charton page 48. To
obtain this complimentary service,
contact your Lexus dealership.

SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE LOG
MAINTENANCE
Scheduled MaintenanceLog49
18 Months or 15,000 Miles
Replace engine oil and oil filter; reset reminder light
Rotate tires2
Clean air conditioner filter (ES, GS)
Visually inspect brake pads, calipers and rotors
Check installation of driver’s floor mat
Roadtest vehicle
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
Additional Maintenance Required If You Drive Primarily Under the Following Conditions
Driving on dirtroads or dusty roads:
Inspect engine air filter
Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis
Driving while towing:
Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis (ES)
___Front differential oil (GS 350 AWD,
LS 460 AWD)
___Rack and pinion assembly
___Rear differential oil (GS, LS)
___Steering linkage and boots
Date:___________________________ Mileage: __________________________
Notes:

SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE LOG
MAINTENANCE
Scheduled MaintenanceLog51
36 Months or 30,000 Miles
Replace engine oil and oil filter; reset reminder light
Rotate tires1
Measure thickness of brake pads and runout of brake rotors
Replace air conditioner filter
Replace brake fluid
Replace engine air filter
Replace Smart Key battery
Visually inspect brake pads, calipers and rotors
Check installation of driver’s floor mat
Roadtest vehicle
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, LS 460 AWD)
___Fuel lines and connections, fuel tank band
and fuel tank vapor vent system hoses
Additional Maintenance Required If You Drive Primarily Under the Following Conditions
Driving on dirt roads or dusty roads:
Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis
Driving while towing:
Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis (ES)
___Fuel tank cap gasket
___Rack and pinion assembly
___Rear differential oil (GS, LS)
___Steering linkage and boots
___Transfer case for signs of leakage
(GS350 AWD, LS 460 AWD)
___Transmission for signs of leakage
Date: _____________________________ Mileage: ____________________________
Notes:

SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE LOG
MAINTENANCE
Scheduled MaintenanceLog53
54 Months or 45,000 Miles
Replace engine oil and oil filter; reset reminder light
Rotate tires1
Clean air conditioner filter (ES, GS)
Visually inspect brake pads, calipers and rotors
Check installation of driver’s floor mat
Roadtest vehicle
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
Additional Maintenance Required If You Drive Primarily Under the Following Conditions
Driving on dirtroads or dusty roads:
Inspect engine air filter
Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis
Driving while towing:
Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis (ES)
___Front differential oil (GS 350 AWD,
LS 460 AWD)
___Rack and pinion assembly
___Rear differential oil (GS, LS)
___Steering linkage and boots
Date: _____________________________ Mileage: ____________________________
Notes:

SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE LOG
MAINTENANCE
Scheduled MaintenanceLog55
72 Months or 60,000 Miles
Replace engine oil and oil filter; reset reminder light
Rotate tires1
Measure thickness of brake pads and runout of
brake rotors
Replace air conditioner filter
Replace brake fluid
Replace engine air filter
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 AWD, LS 460 AWD)
___Fuel lines and connections, fuel tank band and fuel
tank vapor vent system hoses
Additional Maintenance Required If You Drive Primarily Under the Following Conditions
Driving on dirtroads or dusty roads:
Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis
Driving while towing:
Replace transmission fluid (ES only; use type ATFWS or equivalent)
Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis (ES)
___Fuel tank cap gasket
___Rack and pinion assembly
___Rear differential oil (GS, LS)
___Steering linkage and boots
___Transfer case for signs of leakage
(GS 350 AWD, LS 460 AWD)
___Transmission for signs of leakage
Date: _____________________________ Mileage: ____________________________
Notes:
2Required under the terms of the Emission Control Warranty.
Replace Smart Key battery
Replace spark plugs (GS, LS)2
Visually inspect brake pads, calipers
and rotors
Check installation of driver’s floor mat
Roadtest vehicle

SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE LOG
MAINTENANCE
Scheduled MaintenanceLog57
90 Months or 75,000 Miles
Replace engine oil and oil filter; reset reminder light
Rotate tires1
Clean air conditioner filter (ES, GS)
Visually inspect brake pads, calipers and rotors
Check installation of driver’s floor mat
Roadtest vehicle
Inspect the following:
___Axle shaft boots
___Ball joints and dust covers
___Body
___Brake lines and hoses
___Drive belt
___Engine coolant (see page 69)
Additional Maintenance Required If You Drive Primarily Under the Following Conditions
Driving on dirtroads or dusty roads:
Inspect engine air filter
Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis
Driving while towing:
Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis (ES)
___Exhaust pipes and mountings
___Front differential oil (GS 350 AWD,
LS 460 AWD)
___Rack and pinion assembly
___Rear differential oil (GS, LS)
___Steering linkage and boots
Date: _____________________________ Mileage: ____________________________
Notes:

SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE LOG
MAINTENANCE
Scheduled MaintenanceLog59
108 Months or 90,000 Miles
Replace engine oil and oil filter; reset reminder light
Rotate tires1
Measure thickness of brake pads and runout of
brake rotors
Replace air conditioner filter
Replace brake fluid
Replace engine air filter
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 AWD, LS 460 AWD)
___Fuel lines and connections, fuel tank band and fuel
tank vapor vent system hoses
Additional Maintenance Required If You Drive Primarily Under the Following Conditions
Driving on dirtroads or dusty roads:
Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis
Driving while towing:
Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis (ES)
___Fuel tank cap gasket
___Rack and pinion assembly
___Rear differential oil (GS, LS)
___Steering linkage and boots
___Transfer case for signs of leakage
(GS 350 AWD, LS 460 AWD)
___Transmission for signs of leakage
Date: _____________________________ Mileage: ____________________________
Notes:
Replace Smart Key battery
Visually inspect brake pads, calipers
and rotors
Check installation of driver’s floor mat
Roadtest vehicle

SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE LOG
MAINTENANCE
114 Months or 95,000 Miles
Replace engine oil and oil filter; reset
reminder light
Rotate tires1
Visually inspect brake pads, calipers and rotors
Check installation of driver’s floor mat
Roadtest vehicle
Additional Maintenance Required
If You Drive Primarily Under the
Following Conditions
Driving on dirt roads or dusty roads:
Inspect axle shaft boots
Inspect ball joints and dust covers
Inspect engine air filter
Inspect steering linkage and boots
Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis
Driving while towing:
Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis (ES)
Date: _________ Mileage: _________
Notes:
120 Months or 100,000 Miles
Replace engine oil and oil filter; reset
reminder light
Rotate tires1
Measure thickness of brake pads and rotors
(LS 460 with Sport Package)
Replace air conditioner filter (LS)
Replace engine coolant (see page 69)
Replace Smart Key battery
Visually inspect brake pads, calipers and rotors
Check installation of driver’s floor mat
Roadtest vehicle
Additional Maintenance Required
If You Drive Primarily Under the
Following Conditions
Driving on dirtroads or dusty roads:
Inspect axle shaftboots
Inspect ball joints and dust covers
Inspect engine air filter
Inspect steering linkage and boots
Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis
Driving while towing:
Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis (ES)
Date: _________ Mileage: _________
Notes:
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1Applies tomodels with same size front and rear tires and wheels.