air filter LEXUS RX350 2011 Owner's Guide

SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE LOG

MAINTENANCE
Scheduled Maintenance Log67
180 Months or 150,000 Miles
R eplace engine oil with 0W-20 oil; replace oil filter
Re-torque nuts and bolts of drive shaft (AWD)
Replace air conditioner filter
Replace brake fluid
Replace engine air filter
Replace engine coolant (see page 70)
Replace Smart Key batter y
Inspect the following:
___ Axle shaft boots
___Ball joints and dust covers
___Body
___Brake lines and hoses
___Brake rotor thickness and runout
___Drive belt
___Exhaust pipes and mountings
___Fuel lines and connections, fuel tank band
and fuel tank vapor vent s y stem hoses
If you drive primarily under either of these special operating conditions, perform these
additional items:
Driving off-road, on dirt roads or on dusty roads:
T ighten nuts and bolts on chassis
To wing a trailer, using a car-top carrier or heavy vehicle loading:
R eplace rear differential oil (AWD)
Replace transfer case oil (AWD)
Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis ___F uel tank cap gasket
___Rack and pinion assembly
___Rear differential oil (AWD)
___Steering linkage and boots
___Transfer case oil (AWD)
___Transmission for signs of leakage R eset maintenance reminder light
Rotate tires
Visually inspect brake pads, caliper s
and rotors
Check installation of driver’s floor mat
Road-test vehicle
Date: ___________________________ Mileage: __________________________
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EXPLANATION OF MAINTENANCE ITEMS
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The following descriptions are provid-
ed to give you a better understanding
of the maintenance services that
should be performed on your vehicle.
The scheduled maintenance log indi-
cates at which time/mileage intervals
each service should be performed.
Please note that many maintenance
services should be performed only
by a qualified technician.
Air Conditioner Filter
Clean or replace at specified inter-
vals. More frequent cleaning or
replacement may be required when
driving in dusty conditions, heavy
traffic areas, urban areas, desert
areas or dirt roads. Refer to your
Owner’s Manualfor service details.
Axle Shaft Boots
Check the axle shaft boots and
clamps for cracks, deterioration and
damage. Replace any damaged parts
and, if necessary, repack the grease.
A qualified technician should perform
these operations.
Ball Joints and Dust Covers
Check the suspension and steering
linkage ball joints for looseness and
damage. Check all dust covers for
deterioration and damage. A qualified
technician should perform these
inspections.
Body Inspection
Visually check for corrosion, scratch-
es and other damage. Check outer
body panels, inner panels of the hood
and doors, and underneath the vehi-
cle. Apply touch-up paint to any chips
and scratches or have them repaired
by a qualified technician.
Brake Fluid
Replace using fluid type specified
in your Owner’s Manual. A qualified
technician should perform this
operation.
Brake Lines and Hoses
Visually inspect for proper installation.
Check for chafing, cracks, deteriora-
tion and signs of leakage. Replace
any deteriorated or damaged parts.
A qualified technician should perform
these operations.
For further information on
maintenance services that you
can perform yourself, see the
maintenance sections of your
Owner’s Manual.
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Brake Pads, Calipers and Rotors
Check brake pads and rotors for
excessive wear; check brake rotors
for runout. Check brake calipers for
fluid leakage. A qualified technician
should perform these inspections.
Differential Oil
Check for correct oil level and
inspect each differential component
for signs of leakage. If you discover
any leakage, have it repaired immedi-
ately by a qualified technician. Refer
to your Owner’s Manualfor fluid
specifications.
Drive Belt
Inspect for cracks, excessive wear
and oiliness. Check the belt tension
and adjust if necessary. Replace the
belts if they are damaged.
Drive Shaft
Re-torque the flange nuts and bolts.
A qualified technician should perform
this operation.
Driver’s Floor Mat
•Only use the driver’s floor mat
designed specifically for the
model and model year of your
vehicle, such as Lexus Genuine
floor mats.
•Always properly secure the dri-
ver’s floor mat using the retaining
hooks.
•Never install another floor mat
on top of the existing driver’s
floor mat.
•Never install the driver’s floor
mat upside down.
Engine Air Filter
Check for excessive dirt, damage and
oiliness. Replace if necessary.
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*See scheduled maintenance log for maintenance interval.
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INDEX
Air conditioner filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48–67*, 68
Axle shaft boots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48–67*, 68
Ball joints and dust covers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48–67*, 68
Body inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48–67*, 68
Body repairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Brakes
Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44, 68
Lines and hoses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48–67*, 68
Pads, calipers and rotors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48–67*, 69
Complimentary services
Maintenance services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4, 45–46
Other services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5–6
Differential oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48–67*, 69
Dispute resolution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9–1 3, 2 1
Drive belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48–67*, 69
Drive shaft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48–67*, 69
Driver’s floor mat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48–67*, 69
Emergency repairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37–38
Engine air filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48–67*, 69
Engine coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42, 48–67*, 70
Engine oil and filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42, 48–67*, 70
Exhaust pipes and mountings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48–67*, 70
Fuel lines and connections, fuel tank band and
fuel tank vapor vent system hoses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48–67*, 7 1
Fuel tank cap gasket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48–67*, 7 1
Inspections, general maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42–43
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