air Lexus ES350 2010 Scheduled Maintenance Guide

Introduction
MAINTENANCE AND LEXUS WARRANTY COVERAGE
MAINTENANCE
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Maintaining your vehicle according to
the recommendations in this booklet
is required to ensure that your war
ranty coverage remains intact. You
should keep detailed records of vehi
cle maintenance, including date of
service, mileage at time of service
and a description of service and/or
parts installation performed. The
maintenance logs in this booklet are a
good place to record this information.
If you sell your vehicle, be sure to give
your maintenance records to the new
owner.
Lexus will not deny a warranty claim
solely because you do not have
records to show that you maintained
your vehicle. However, damage or
failures caused by lack of proper
maintenance are not covered under
warranty.
Maintenance and repair services may
be performed by you or by any auto
motive service provider you choose.
Lexus will not deny a warranty claim
solely because you used a service provider other than a Lexus dealer
ship for maintenance and repairs.
However, damage or failures caused
by improper maintenance or repairs
are not covered under warranty.
Your dealer may recommend more
frequent maintenance intervals or
more maintenance services than
those listed in the scheduled mainte
nance log. These additional services
are not required to maintain your war
ranty coverage. Ask your dealer for
an explanation of any recommended
maintenance not included in the
scheduled maintenance log.
For a complete description of
Lexus warranty coverages, see
pages 17–34 of this booklet.
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Introduction
LEXUS DEALERSHIP SERVICE
MAINTENANCE
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To ensure that your vehicle receives
firstquality service and factory
authorized parts, Lexus recommends
having maintenance performed by
an authorized Lexus dealership. To
locate your nearest authorized Lexus
dealership, contact Lexus Customer
Satisfaction at (800) 2553987 or
log on to www.lexus.com
.
Lexus dealership technicians are
experts in the maintenance and repair
of Lexus vehicles. They stay current
on the latest service information
through Lexus technical bulletins,
service publications and training
courses. Many are also certified
through the Lexus Commitment to
Perfection Certification Program,
which requires specialized, stateof
theart training as well as rigorous
exams through both Lexus and the
National Institute for Automotive
Service Excellence.
Additionally, when you have your
vehicle serviced at a Lexus dealer
ship, your service information is
recorded in the Lexus National
Service History database. This is the
first database of its kind in the auto
motive industry. It can be accessed by any Lexus dealership in the U.S. — a
great convenience if you relocate or
need to have your vehicle serviced
while traveling.
You can be confident you’re getting
the best possible service for your
vehicle when you take it to a Lexus
dealership. Don’t trust your invest
ment to anything less than a team of
Lexus specialists.
Maintenance and repairs not
performed by an authorized
Lexus dealership should be per
formed by a qualified technician
following procedures in Lexus
service and repair publications.
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Introduction
GENERAL MAINTENANCE AND REGULAR USE
MAINTENANCE
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wool detergent mixed in water,
rubbing in a circular motion.
Wipe off any excess detergent
and let leather dry in an openair
location.
When Cleaning the Exterior
•Working from top to bottom,
apply lots of lowpressure water
to the body, wheel wells and
underside of vehicle to remove
dirt and dust. Wash the vehicle
body using a soft sponge or
cotton cloth with mild carwash
soap. Rinse off with water.
• If water does not bead on a clean
vehicle surface, apply car wax
using a soft cotton cloth when
the body of the vehicle is cool.
When Cleaning the Wheels
•Wait for hot wheels to cool
before getting wheels wet.
• Using a soft sponge or cotton
cloth, apply same mild carwash
soap as used for the vehicle
body. Quickly rinse off with
water. Using a soft cotton cloth,
apply same car wax as used for
the vehicle body.
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SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE LOG
MAINTENANCE
6 Months or 5,000 Miles1
oReplace engine oil and oil filter; reset
reminder light
o Rotate tires
2
oVisually inspect brake pads, calipers and rotors
o Roadtest vehicle
Additional Maintenance Required
If You Drive Primarily Under the
Following Conditions
Driving on dirt roads or dusty roads:
o Inspect axle shaft boots
o Inspect ball joints and dust covers
o Inspect engine air filter
o Inspect steering linkage and boots
o Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis
Driving while towing:
o Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis (ES)
Date: ________ Mileage: ________
Notes:
12 Months or 10,000 Miles
oReplace engine oil and oil filter; reset
reminder light
o Rotate tires
2
oMeasure thickness of brake pads and rotors
(GS, IS, IS F, LS 460 with Sport Package)
o Replace air conditioner filter (LS, SC)
o Replace Smart Key battery (all models
except SC)
o Visually inspect brake pads, calipers and rotors
o Roadtest vehicle
Additional Maintenance Required
If You Drive Primarily Under the
Following Conditions
Driving on dirt roads or dusty roads:
o Inspect axle shaft boots
o Inspect ball joints and dust covers
o Inspect engine air filter
o Inspect steering linkage and boots
o Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis
Driving while towing:
o 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.
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SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE LOG
MAINTENANCE
Scheduled Maintenance Log49
18 Months or 15,000 Miles
oReplace engine oil and oil filter; reset reminder light
o Rotate tires
2
oClean air conditioner filter (ES, GS, IS)
o Visually inspect brake pads, calipers and rotors
o Roadtest vehicle
o Inspect the following:
___Axle shaft boots
___Ball joints and dust covers
___Body
___Brake lines and hoses
___Engine coolant (see page 69)
___Exhaust pipes and mountings
Additional Maintenance Required If You Drive Primarily Under the Following Conditions
Driving on dirt roads or dusty roads:
o Inspect engine air filter
o Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis
Driving while towing:
o Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis (ES)
___Front differential oil (GS 350 AWD,
IS 250 AWD, LS 460 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
oReplace engine oil and oil filter; reset
reminder light
o Rotate tires
1
oMeasure thickness of brake pads and rotors
(GS, IS, IS F, LS 460 with Sport Package)
o Replace air conditioner filter (LS, SC)
o Replace Smart Key battery (all models
except SC)
o Visually inspect brake pads, calipers and rotors
o Roadtest vehicle
Additional Maintenance Required
If You Drive Primarily Under the
Following Conditions
Driving on dirt roads or dusty roads:
o Inspect axle shaft boots
o Inspect ball joints and dust covers
o Inspect engine air filter
o Inspect steering linkage and boots
o Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis
Driving while towing:
o Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis (ES)
Date: _________ Mileage: _________
Notes:
30 Months or 25,000 Miles
oReplace engine oil and oil filter; reset
reminder light
o Rotate tires
1
oVisually inspect brake pads, calipers and rotors
o Roadtest vehicle
Additional Maintenance Required
If You Drive Primarily Under the
Following Conditions
Driving on dirt roads or dusty roads:
o Inspect axle shaft boots
o Inspect ball joints and dust covers
o Inspect engine air filter
o Inspect steering linkage and boots
o Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis
Driving while towing:
o 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.
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SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE LOG
MAINTENANCE
Scheduled Maintenance Log5 1
36 Months or 30,000 Miles
oReplace engine oil and oil filter; reset reminder light
o Rotate tires
1
oMeasure thickness and runout of brake rotors
o Measure thickness of brake pads (GS, IS, IS F, LS 460 with Sport Package)
o Replace air conditioner filter
o Replace brake fluid
o Replace engine air filter
o Replace Smart Key battery (all models except SC)
o Visually inspect brake pads, calipers and rotors
o Roadtest vehicle
o Inspect the following:
___Axle shaft boots
___Ball joints and dust covers
___Body
___Brake lines and hoses
___Engine coolant (see page 69)
___Exhaust pipes and mountings
___Front differential oil (GS 350 AWD, IS 250 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:
o Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis
Driving while towing:
o 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,
LS 460 AWD)
___Transmission for signs of leakage
Date: _____________________________ Mileage: ____________________________
Notes:
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SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE LOG
MAINTENANCE
42 Months or 35,000 Miles
oReplace engine oil and oil filter; reset
reminder light
o Rotate tires
1
oVisually inspect brake pads, calipers and rotors
o Roadtest vehicle
Additional Maintenance Required
If You Drive Primarily Under the
Following Conditions
Driving on dirt roads or dusty roads:
o Inspect axle shaft boots
o Inspect ball joints and dust covers
o Inspect engine air filter
o Inspect steering linkage and boots
o Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis
Driving while towing:
o Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis (ES)
Date: _________ Mileage: _________
Notes:
48 Months or 40,000 Miles
oReplace engine oil and oil filter; reset
reminder light
o Rotate tires
1
oMeasure thickness of brake pads and rotors
(GS, IS, IS F, LS 460 with Sport Package)
o Replace air conditioner filter (LS, SC)
o Replace Smart Key battery (all models
except SC)
o Visually inspect brake pads, calipers and rotors
o Roadtest vehicle
Additional Maintenance Required
If You Drive Primarily Under the
Following Conditions
Driving on dirt roads or dusty roads:
o Inspect axle shaft boots
o Inspect ball joints and dust covers
o Inspect engine air filter
o Inspect steering linkage and boots
o Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis
Driving while towing:
o 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.
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SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE LOG
MAINTENANCE
Scheduled Maintenance Log53
54 Months or 45,000 Miles
oReplace engine oil and oil filter; reset reminder light
o Rotate tires
1
oClean air conditioner filter (ES, GS, IS)
o Visually inspect brake pads, calipers and rotors
o Roadtest vehicle
o Inspect the following:
___Axle shaft boots
___Ball joints and dust covers
___Body
___Brake lines and hoses
___Engine coolant (see page 69)
___Exhaust pipes and mountings
Additional Maintenance Required If You Drive Primarily Under the Following Conditions
Driving on dirt roads or dusty roads:
o Inspect engine air filter
o Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis
Driving while towing:
o Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis (ES)
___Front differential oil (GS 350 AWD,
IS 250 AWD, LS 460 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
60 Months or 50,000 Miles
oReplace engine oil and oil filter; reset
reminder light
o Rotate tires
1
oMeasure thickness of brake pads and rotors
(GS, IS, IS F, LS 460 with Sport Package)
o Replace air conditioner filter (LS, SC)
o Replace Smart Key battery (all models
except SC)
o Visually inspect brake pads, calipers and rotors
o Roadtest vehicle
Additional Maintenance Required
If You Drive Primarily Under the
Following Conditions
Driving on dirt roads or dusty roads:
o Inspect axle shaft boots
o Inspect ball joints and dust covers
o Inspect engine air filter
o Inspect steering linkage and boots
o Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis
Driving while towing:
o Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis (ES)
Date: _________ Mileage: _________
Notes:
66 Months or 55,000 Miles
oReplace engine oil and oil filter; reset
reminder light
o Rotate tires
1
oVisually inspect brake pads, calipers and rotors
o Roadtest vehicle
Additional Maintenance Required
If You Drive Primarily Under the
Following Conditions
Driving on dirt roads or dusty roads:
o Inspect axle shaft boots
o Inspect ball joints and dust covers
o Inspect engine air filter
o Inspect steering linkage and boots
o Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis
Driving while towing:
o 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.
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