brake Lexus ES350 2008 Scheduled Maintenace Guide

Lexus recommends having mainte-
nance and repairs for your vehicle
performed by an authorized Lexus
dealership. To locate your nearest
authorized Lexus dealership, contact
Lexus Customer Satisfaction at
(800) 255-3987 or log on to
www.lexus.com . The GS and IS
feature high-friction
front brake pads. The LS 460 L
equipped with Touring Package fea-
tures high-friction front and rear
brake pads. These brake pads provide
a higher coefficient of friction on the
rotors for superior stopping perform-
ance and pedal feel. The brakes on
these models are designed for high-
performance driving. Depending on
your driving habits, you may experi-
ence more aggressive wear of the
brake pads and rotors.
For information on proper mainte-
nance of your brakes, refer to the
“Maintenance” section of this booklet.
For additional information on your
brakes and their operation, refer to
your Owner’s Manual .
IMPORTANT BRAKE
INFORMATION:
GS, IS, LS 460 L
AUTHORIZED
DEALERSHIP
MAINTENANCE AND
REPAIRS
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COMPLIMENTARY SERVICES
To help ensure that your ownership
experience is pleasant, convenient
and trouble-free, Lexus provides you
with a variety of complimentary ser-
vices. These services are described
on the following pages. Other valu-
able owner benefits are described in
the section entitled “Other Benefits
and Assistance” beginning on page 7.
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 these items:
• Inspect body/chassis
• Check for fluid leaks
• Road-test vehicle
• Program Lexus Personalized
Settings, if requested
What are Lexus Personalized
Settings?
Your vehicle includes a variety of
electronic features that can be pro-
grammed to your preferences. For
example, doors can be programmed
to remain locked when you shift into
“Park.” (For more information, see the
“Customizable Features” section of the Specifications chapter in your
Owner’s Manual
.) Programming of
these features is performed once at
no charge, provided you obtain the
service at the 30-day/1,000-mile
scheduled maintenance service.
Programming of your Lexus Personal-
ized Settings requires special equip-
ment and may be performed only by
an authorized Lexus dealership.
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 these items:
• Replace engine oil and oil filter;
reset reminder light
• Rotate tires
• Visually inspect brake pads and
rotors
• Road-test vehicle
If you drive primarily on dirt roads or
dusty roads or if you drive primarily
while towing, additional items are
included in this service. See page
46 for details.
Complimentary Services
4
AMENITIES
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This warranty also does not cover the
following:
Tires
Tires are covered by a separate war-
ranty provided by the tire manufac-
turer. See page 34.
Normal Wear and Tear
Noise, vibration, cosmetic conditions
and other deterioration caused by
normal wear and tear.
Maintenance Expense*
Normal maintenance services such
as engine tune-ups; replacement of
fluids and filters; lubrication; cleaning
and polishing; replacement of spark
plugs and fuses; and replacement of
worn wiper blades, brake pads/linings
and clutch linings.
Vehicles With Altered Odometer
Failure of a vehicle on which the
odometer has been altered so that
actual vehicle mileage cannot be
readily determined. Vehicles With Unknown Vehicle
Identification Number
Any vehicle for which the original
factory-assigned vehicle identification
number cannot be determined.
Salvage or Total-Loss Vehicles
Any vehicle that has ever been issued
a “salvage” title or similar title under
any state’s law; or has ever been
declared a “total loss” or equivalent
by a financial institution or insurer,
such as by payment for a claim in lieu
of repairs because the cost of repairs
exceeded the cash value of the vehi-
cle. This exclusion does not apply to
the emission control warranties.
Incidental Damages
Incidental or consequential damages
associated with a vehicle failure. Such
damages include but are not limited
to inconvenience; the cost of trans-
portation, telephone calls and lodg-
ing; the loss of personal or commer-
cial property; and the loss of pay or
revenue.
Your Warranties in Detail
20
NEW VEHICLE LIMITED WARRANTY
WARRANTY
*Lexus provides the first two scheduled maintenance services at no charge. See page 4 for details.
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Introduction
GENERAL MAINTENANCE AND REGULAR USE
MAINTENANCE
42
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.
When Refueling
When refueling, perform these
inspections:
• Check engine oil level using
the dipstick
• Visually check engine coolant
level on the see-through
reservoir (under cover)
• Visually check brake fluid level
on the see-through reservoir
• Visually check power steering
fluid level on the see-through
reservoir (under cover)
• Visually check condition of
battery (under cover)
• Check level of windshield
washer fluid
Every 30 Days
At least once every 30 days, perform
these inspections:
• 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
a foaming-type 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,
remove dirt and dust with a
vacuum cleaner. Using a sponge,
apply a small amount of neutral
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SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE LOG
MAINTENANCE
6 Months or 5,000 Miles1
❏Replace engine oil and oil filter; reset
reminder light
❏ Rotate tires
2
❏Visually inspect brake pads and rotors
❏ Road-test 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:
12 Months or 10,000 Miles
❏ Replace engine oil and oil filter; reset
reminder light
❏ Rotate tires
2
❏Measure thickness of brake pads and rotors
(GS, IS, LS3)
❏ Replace air conditioner filter (LS, SC)
❏ Visually inspect brake pads and rotors
❏ Road-test 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:
Scheduled Maintenance Log
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1This service is complimentary when performed by an authorized Lexus dealership.2Applies to models with same size front and rear tires and wheels.3Applies to LS 460 L with Touring Package.
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SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE LOG
MAINTENANCE
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18 Months or 15,000 Miles
❏Replace engine oil and oil filter; reset reminder light
❏ Rotate tires
2
❏Clean air conditioner filter (ES, GS, IS)
❏ Visually inspect brake pads and rotors
❏ Road-test vehicle
❏ Inspect the following:
___Axle shaft boots
___Ball joints and dust covers
___Body
___Brake lines and hoses
___Engine coolant (see page 67)
___Exhaust pipes and mountings
Additional Maintenance Required If You Drive Primarily Under the Following Conditions
Driving on dirt roads 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,
IS 250 AWD)
___Rack and pinion assembly
___Rear differential oil (GS, IS, LS, SC)
___Steering linkage and boots
Date: ___________________________ Mileage: __________________________
Notes:
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SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE LOG
MAINTENANCE
24 Months or 20,000 Miles
❏Replace engine oil and oil filter; reset
reminder light
❏ Rotate tires
1
❏Measure thickness of brake pads and rotors
(GS, IS, LS2)
❏ Replace air conditioner filter (LS, SC)
❏ Visually inspect brake pads and rotors
❏ Road-test 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:
30 Months or 25,000 Miles
❏ Replace engine oil and oil filter; reset
reminder light
❏ Rotate tires
1
❏Visually inspect brake pads and rotors
❏ Road-test 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:
Scheduled Maintenance Log
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1Applies to models with same size front and rear tires and wheels.2Applies to LS 460 L with Touring Package.
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SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE LOG
MAINTENANCE
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36 Months or 30,000 Miles
❏Replace engine oil and oil filter; reset reminder light
❏ Rotate tires
1
❏Measure thickness of brake pads and rotors; measure rotor runout (GS, IS, LS2)
❏ Replace air conditioner filter
❏ Replace brake fluid
❏ Replace engine air filter
❏ Visually inspect brake pads and rotors
❏ Road-test vehicle
❏ Inspect the following:
___Axle shaft boots
___Ball joints and dust covers
___Body
___Brake lines and hoses
___Engine coolant (see page 67)
___Exhaust pipes and mountings
___Front differential oil (GS 350 AWD, IS 250 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
___Manual transmission oil (IS 250)
___Rack and pinion assembly
___Rear differential oil (GS, IS, LS, SC)
___Steering linkage and boots
___Transfer case for signs of leakage
(GS 350 AWD, IS 250 AWD)
___Transmission for signs of leakage
Date: _____________________________ Mileage: ____________________________
Notes:
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SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE LOG
MAINTENANCE
42 Months or 35,000 Miles
❏Replace engine oil and oil filter; reset
reminder light
❏ Rotate tires
1
❏Visually inspect brake pads and rotors
❏ Road-test 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:
48 Months or 40,000 Miles
❏ Replace engine oil and oil filter; reset
reminder light
❏ Rotate tires
1
❏Measure thickness of brake pads and rotors
(GS, IS, LS2)
❏ Replace air conditioner filter (LS, SC)
❏ Visually inspect brake pads and rotors
❏ Road-test 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:
Scheduled Maintenance Log
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1Applies to models with same size front and rear tires and wheels.2Applies to LS 460 L with Touring Package.
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SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE LOG
MAINTENANCE
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54 Months or 45,000 Miles
❏Replace engine oil and oil filter; reset reminder light
❏ Rotate tires
1
❏Clean air conditioner filter (ES, GS, IS)
❏ Visually inspect brake pads and rotors
❏ Road-test vehicle
❏ Inspect the following:
___Axle shaft boots
___Ball joints and dust covers
___Body
___Brake lines and hoses
___Engine coolant (see page 67)
___Exhaust pipes and mountings
Additional Maintenance Required If You Drive Primarily Under the Following Conditions
Driving on dirt roads 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,
IS 250 AWD)
___Rack and pinion assembly
___Rear differential oil (GS, IS, LS, SC)
___Steering linkage and boots
Date: _____________________________ Mileage: ____________________________
Notes:
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