tire type Lexus ES350 2011 Scheduled Maintenance Guide

Introduction
GENERAL MAINTENANCE AND REGULAR USE
MAINTENANCE
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In addition to scheduled maintenance,
your Lexus requires ongoing general
maintenance such as fluid checks and
visual inspections. The recommended
guidelines for inspections are listed
below. Please refer to the “Mainte
nance” section of the
Owner’s Manual
for a detailed description of inspec
tion procedures.
Every30 Days
At least once every 30 days, perform
these inspections:
•Check engine oil level using
the dipstick
•Visually check engine coolant
level on the seethrough
reservoir
•Visually check brake fluid level
on the seethrough reservoir
•Visually check power steering
fluid level on the seethrough
reservoir (ES)
•Visually check condition of
battery
•Check level of windshield
washer fluid
•Check tire pressure
•Check tires for damage
and wear
When Cleaning the Interior
•Remove dirt and dust with a
vacuum cleaner. Wipe dirty sur
faces with a soft cloth dampened
with warm water.
•When cleaning carpet or cloth
interior, remove dirt and dust
with a vacuum cleaner. Apply afoamingtype carpet cleaner
with a sponge or brush, allowing
cleaner to work for a few min
utes to loosen dirt. Continue by
rubbing carpet or cloth interior
in a circular motion. Wipe off any
excess cleaner with a clean cloth.
If any dirt remains, repeat process.
Best results are obtained by
keeping carpet and cloth interior
as dry as possible.
•When cleaning leather interior,
removedirtand dust with a
vacuum cleaner. Using a sponge,
apply a small amount of neutral
wool detergent mixed in water,
rubbing in a circular motion.
Wipe off any excess detergent
and let leather dry in an openair
location.

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
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SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE LOG
MAINTENANCE
Scheduled MaintenanceLog63
144 Months or 120,000 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
___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:
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
(GS350 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 plugs2(for ES 350, use
Denso FK20HR11 plugs or equivalent)
Visually inspect brake pads, calipers
and rotors
Check installation of driver’s floor mat
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EXPLANATION OF MAINTENANCE ITEMS
MAINTENANCE
Scheduled MaintenanceLog71
Spark Plugs
Replace at specified interval. Install
new plugs of the same type as origi
nally equipped. A qualified technician
should perform this operation. To
ensure optimum engine performance
on ES 350, replace only with Denso
FK20HR11 plugs or equivalent.
Steering Linkage and Boots
With the vehicle stopped, check for
excessive freeplay in the steering
wheel. Inspect the linkage for bending
and damage and the dust boots for
deterioration, cracks and damage.
Replace any damaged parts. A quali
fied technician should perform these
operations.
Timing Chain
The timing chain requires no periodic
inspection.
Tire Rotation
See your Owner’s Manualfor tire
rotation requirements. Check tire
pressure and check tires for damage
and uneven wear. If the vehicle is
equipped with a spare tire, check the
condition and pressure of the spare.
TirePressure Warning Sensors
A tirepressure sensor is mounted on
each fullsize wheel. These sensors
do not require periodic maintenance.
When a sensor’s longlife lithium bat
tery becomes discharged, the battery
should be replaced by a qualified
technician following procedures in
Lexus service and repair publications.
Transfer Case/Transmission
Inspect each transfer case/transmis
sion component for signs of leakage.
If you discover any leakage, have it
repaired immediately by a qualified
technician.
Note: The transfer case/transmission
and transmission fluid are a complete
ly sealed unit. Therefore, periodic
checks and replacement of the trans
mission fluid arenot required, and
thereis no dipstick on the transmis
sion. Any repairs that require adding
or replacing fluid should be per
formed by a qualified technician fol
lowing procedures in Lexus service
and repair publications.