service interval Lexus ES300 1997 Maintenance

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MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS
Your Lexus vehicle has been designed to have fewer
maintenance requirements with longer service intervals to
save both your time and money. However, each regular
maintenance as well as day±to±day care is more important
than ever before to ensure smooth, trouble±free, safe, and
economical driving.
It is the owner's responsibility to make sure the specified
maintenance, including general maintenance services, is
performed. Note that both the new vehicle and emission
control system warranties specify that proper maintenance
and care must be performed. See the Owner's Guide,
Owner 's Manual Supplement or Warranty Booklet for
complete warranty information.
General maintenance
General maintenance items are those day±to±day care
practices that are important to your vehicle for proper
operation. It is the owner's responsibility to ensure that the
general maintenance items are performed regularly.
These checks or inspections can be done either by yourself
or your Lexus dealer.
Scheduled maintenance
The scheduled maintenance items listed in the ªOwner's
Manual Supplement/Maintenance Scheduleº are those
required to be serviced at regular intervals.For details of your maintenance schedule, read the separate
ªOwner 's Manual Supplement/Maintenance Schedule.º
It is recommended that any replacement parts used for
maintenance or for the repair of the emission control
system be Lexus supplied.
The owner may elect to use non±Lexus supplied parts
for replacement purposes without invalidating the
emission control system warranty. However, use of
replacement parts which are not of equivalent quality
may impair the effectiveness of the emission control
systems.
You may also elect to have maintenance, replacement,
or repair of the emission control devices and system
performed by any automotive repair establishment or
individual without invalidating this warranty. See
Owner 's Guide, Owner's Manual Supplement or
Warranty Booklet for complete warranty information.
Where to go for service?
Lexus technicians are well±trained specialists and are kept
up to date with the latest service information through
technical bulletins, service tips, and in±dealership training
programs. They are well informed about the operation of all
the systems on your vehicle.
You can be confident that your Lexus dealer's service
department performs the best job to meet the maintenance
requirements of your vehicle.

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181 Your copy of the repair order is proof that all required
maintenance has been performed for warranty coverage.
And if any problems should arise with your vehicle while
under warranty, your Lexus dealer will promptly take care of
it. Again, be sure to keep a copy of the repair order for any
service performed on your Lexus.
What about do±it±yourself maintenance?
Many of the maintenance items are easy to do yourself, if
you have a little mechanical ability and a few basic
automotive tools. Simple instructions for how to perform
them are presented in Section 6.
If you are a skilled do±it±yourself mechanic, the Lexus
service manuals are recommended. Please be aware that
do±it±yourself maintenance can affect your warranty
coverage. See your Owner's Guide, Owner's Manual
Supplement or Warranty Booklet for the details.
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
Listed below are the general maintenance items that should
be performed at the intervals specified. It is recommended
that any problem you notice be brought to the attention of
your Lexus dealer or qualified service shop for their advice.
CAUTION!
Make these checks only where adequate ventilation
can be obtained if you run the engine.
Vehicle exterior
Items listed below should be performed from time to
time, unless otherwise specified.
Tire pressure
Check the pressure with a gauge every two weeks, or at
least once a month and adjust as shown on the tire pressure
label. See page 210 for additional information.
Tire surface
Check the tires carefully for cuts, damage or excessive wear.
See page 211 for additional information.
Wheel nuts
When checking the tires, make sure to check the nuts for
looseness. Tighten them if necessary.