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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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SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE LOG
MAINTENANCE
Scheduled Maintenance Log53
72 Months or 60,000 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
❏ Replace spark plugs (GS, IS, LS)
3
❏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
___Drive belt
___Engine coolant (see page 67)
___Engine valve clearance (SC)
___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:
❏ Replace transmission fluid (ES only; use type ATFWS or equivalent)
❏ 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:
3Required under the terms of the Emission Control Warranty.
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SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE LOG
MAINTENANCE
Scheduled Maintenance Log61
144 Months or 120,000 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
❏ Replace spark plugs
3(for ES 350, use Denso FK20HR11
plugs or equivalent)
❏ 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
___Drive belt
___Engine valve clearance (SC)
___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:
❏ Replace transmission fluid (ES only; use type ATFWS or equivalent)
❏ 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:
3Required under the terms of the Emission Control Warranty.
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EXPLANATION OF MAINTENANCE ITEMS
MAINTENANCE
Scheduled Maintenance Log
68
Engine Valve Clearance (SC)
Inspect for excessive lifter noise and
engine vibration and adjust if neces-
sary. (All other models are equipped
with hydraulic valve lash adjusters that
require no periodic clearance inspec-
tion or adjustment.)
Exhaust Pipes and Mountings
Visually inspect the exhaust pipes,
muffler and hangers for cracks,
deterioration and damage. Start
the engine and listen carefully for
any exhaust leakage. Tighten connec-
tions and replace parts as necessary.
Fuel Lines and Connections, Fuel
Tank Band and Fuel Tank Vapor
Vent System Hoses
Visually inspect for corrosion, dam-
age, cracks, and loose or leaking
connections. Tighten connections
and replace parts as necessary.
Fuel Tank Cap Gasket
Visually inspect for cracks, deterio-
ration and damage and replace if
necessary.
Nuts and Bolts on Chassis
Check that tightness of the seat-
mounting bolts and front/rear suspen- sion-member retaining bolts matches
torque measurements specified in the
Repair Manual
.
Power Steering Fluid
When inspecting, visually check the
power steering fluid level on the see-
through reservoir. Add fluid as neces-
sary. For fluid specifications, refer to
your Owner's Manual .
Rack and Pinion Assembly
Inspect the rack and pinion assembly
for signs of leakage, damage and
loose electrical connections. Tighten
connections and if you discover any
leakage or damage, have it repaired
immediately by a qualified technician.
Road Test
While driving the vehicle, check for
proper operation of engine, transmis-
sion, brakes and steering. Also check
for abnormal noise or vibration from
any part of the vehicle.
Spark Plugs
Replace at specified interval. A quali-
fied technician should perform this
operation. To ensure optimum engine
performance on ES 350, replace only
with Denso FK20HR11 plugs or
equivalent.
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INDEX
Lexus Personalized Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1, 4, 45
Loaner vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Maintenance As related to warranty coverage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25, 30, 35, 40
Complimentary first and second services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4, 44–46
Explanation of maintenance items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66–69
General maintenance and inspections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42–43
Importance of maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Maintenance intervals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Scheduled maintenance log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45–65
Where to obtain maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .inside front cover, 35, 41
Nuts and bolts on chassis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46–65 *
, 68
Oil change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46–65*
, 67
Owner responsibilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25, 29, 30, 35–38
Parts replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8, 16, 25, 3 1, 36
Power steering fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42, 68
Pre-delivery service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Quality control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Rack and pinion assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46–65 *
, 68
Road test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46–65*
, 68
Roadside assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1, 5–6
Service agreements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Service history . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Smog-check tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26, 31
Spark plugs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53, 61, 68
Steering linkage and boots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46–65 *
, 69
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