Lexus GS350 2015 Warranty and Services Guide

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Both Lexus and your Lexus dealer are
dedicated to serving your automotive
needs. Your complete satisfaction is
our first priority. Should you have a
problem or concern, please take the
following steps to ensure the quickest
possible response:
Step 1
Discuss the situation with a dealership
manager, such as the service manager
or customer satisfaction manager. If
necessary, ask the dealership owner
or general manager for assistance.
In most cases, a satisfactory solution
can be reached at this step.
Step 2
If the dealership does not address
your concern to your satisfaction,
call the Lexus Customer Satisfaction
Department at (800) 25-LEXUS
(800/255-3987). In Canada, call
(800) 26-LEXUS (800/265-3987).
In Mexico, call 95-1-310-328-2075.
You may also write to us at:
Lexus Customer Satisfaction
Department
P. O . B o x 2 9 9 1
Torrance, CA 90509-2991
Whether calling or writing, please
provide the following information:
• 17-digit Vehicle Identification
Number (VIN) found on the
vehicle registration paperwork
and on the certification label
located inside the driver’s
door jamb
• Current vehicle mileage
• Name of your selling and
servicing Lexus dealerships
• Your day and evening
telephone numbers
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Step 3
If your concern has still not been
resolved to your satisfaction, Lexus
offers additional assistance through:
National Center for Dispute
Settlement (NCDS)
P.O. Box 688
Mt. Clemens, MI 48046
(866) 272-4872
Important: You must use NCDS
prior to exercising rights or seeking
remedies available to you through
a court action pursuant to the
Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act.
In addition, you must use NCDS if
you are required to do so prior to
exercising certain rights or seeking
certain remedies available under
the Lemon Laws of your state. See
the Lemon Law Guide for specific
requirements applicable in your state.
However, if your state law permits and
if you choose to exercise rights and
seek remedies that are not created
by the Act, you need not use NCDS.
NCDS Arbitration
What is the Dispute
Settlement Program?
This program consists of local
professionals who are trained
and experienced in arbitration.
The arbitrator(s) appointed by
NCDS will arbitrate your case by
reviewing the facts you present;
having the vehicle inspected, if
necessary; and promptly rendering
a fair and equitable decision.
How much will it cost?
The service is provided at no cost
to you. It is part of Lexus’ effort to
promptly and equitably resolve
your concerns. The decision-
maker is an impartial third party.
The decision of the arbitrator(s) is
binding on Lexus but not on you.
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What types of disputes
are eligible?
NCDS resolves disputes involving
Lexus product reliability and warranty
performance that arise during the
greater of 1 ) four years or 50,000
miles from the vehicle’s in-service
date, whichever is earlier; or 2) the
appli cable provision of the Lexus
New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
However, NCDS will not arbitrate
1 ) claims involving a vehicle used
primarily for commercial purposes
unless the Lemon Laws of your state
cover vehicles used for commercial
purposes; or 2) claims that an air bag
failed to deploy or deployed when
it should not have; or 3) disputes
regarding fires and/or accidents
and/or theft. Since there are other
additional exclusions, please contact
NCDS for further information on
eligibility guidelines. You must file a
request for arbitration with NCDS
within six months of the expiration
of the eligibility period, provided
the concern or alleged defect was
brought to the attention of Lexus
or one of its dealers during the
eligibility period.
How long is the
arbitration process?
The entire process — from the time
NCDS receives your request for
arbitration to the arbitrator’s decision —
is designed to take no more than
40 days. A decision may be delayed if:
• You fail to provide certain
information required by NCDS.
• You fail to make your vehicle
available for inspection by
NCDS in a timely manner
(if an inspection is required).
How do I request arbitration?
To initiate arbitration, you must
complete an NCDS customer claim
form and mail it to NCDS. A claim
form is included in the Lemon Law
Guide located in your vehicle, or
you may request a form by calling
NCDS at (866) 272-4872. When
you call, please have ready your
vehicle identification number
(VIN), the names of your selling
and servicing dealerships, and the
current mileage on your Lexus.
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In addition to completing the
customer claim form, please provide
NCDS with the following information:
• Vehicle year, make, model, VIN,
mileage and date of purchase.
• A brief description of your
complaint and the actions
you have taken to resolve it.
• What action or remedy
you believe would resolve
your problem.
If you are seeking reimbursement for
repairs or incidental expenses, please
provide copies of applicable receipts.
Send your request to:
National Center for Dispute Settlement
P. O . B o x 6 8 8
Mt. Clemens, MI 48046
Upon receipt of your request, NCDS
will contact you regarding the status
of your case and supply you with
additional details about the program.
How does the arbitration
process work?
When NCDS receives your
request, it will be forwarded to the
Lexus area office for response.
At the request of either party or the
arbitrators, NCDS may schedule
a technical inspection. This may
include an inspection of the vehicle
by an independent tech nical expert
with a Lexus representative present.
The technical expert will forward
his or her evaluation to NCDS.
An oral hearing will be held prior
to a decision being rendered. At
this hearing, all relevant evidence is
admissible. You and a Lexus repre-
sentative will present both sides of the
case to the NCDS arbitrator(s). You
will each be given an equal oppor-
tunity to give testimony and provide
documents. Then you will each be
given an opportunity for rebuttal.
After considering all testimony and
documents, the arbitrator(s) will
review the applicable legal standards
and render a decision within 10 days.
A settlement satisfactory to all parties
may be negotiated at any time during
the process.
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What types of decisions are
rendered, and how do I know
if Lexus will abide by the
decision of the arbitrator(s)?
Arbitrated decisions are based on
what the arbitrator(s) believe to be
fair and equitable after applying
the appropriate legal standards.
Remedies include but are not limited
to repairs; reimbursement for repairs
and incidental expenses, such as
towing costs; and repurchase or
replacement of your vehicle.
The decision of the arbitrator(s) is
binding on Lexus but not on you.
Lexus must comply with the decision
shortly after it is rendered, usually
within 30 days of your acceptance
of the decision. NCDS will contact
you within 10 days of scheduled
compliance to ensure that Lexus
has complied in a timely manner.
Are there limits to the scope
of arbitrated decisions?
Arbitrated decisions do not include:
• Attorney fees
• Punitive damages
• Multiple damages
• Consequential damages, other
than incidental damages that you
may be entitled to under law
What other recourse do I have?
If you are dissatisfied with the
arbitrator’s decision or Lexus’
compliance, you may pursue any
other legal remedies available to
you, including small claims court.
You should be aware that the
decision of the arbitrator(s) is
admissible as evidence in any
legal proceedings concerning
your vehicle.
Is the Dispute Settlement
Program subject to change?
The information in this booklet
about the program is correct as
of the date of printing. However,
the program may be changed
without notice. Contact the Lexus
Customer Satisfaction Department
at (800) 255-3987 for the most
current information concerning
the Dispute Settlement Program.
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You have purchased one of the finest
vehicles built in the world today, and it
is backed by one of the finest warran-
ties in the industry. This excellent
warranty coverage demonstrates
not only our confidence in Lexus
vehicles, but also our commitment
to every Lexus customer. We’re
dedicated to ensuring that you enjoy
exceptional quality, dependability
and peace of mind throughout
your ownership experience.
To further demonstrate our commit-
ment to our customers’ satisfaction,
occasionally we may establish a
special policy adjustment to pay for
specific repairs that are no longer
covered by warranty. When we
establish such a policy adjustment,
we mail details to all applicable
owners on record. That’s why it is
important to send in the card at the
back of this booklet if you change
your address or if you have purchased
your Lexus from a previous owner.
You’ve made a wise decision to
purchase a Lexus. Your vehicle
delivers world-class luxury
and performance, along with an unparalleled commitment from Lexus
to ensuring your satisfaction. You can
be confident — as we are — that you’ll
enjoy owning your Lexus as much as
you enjoy driving it.
All warranty information is the latest
available at the time of publication and,
with the exception of the emission
control warranties, is subject to change
without notice.
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THE LEXUS COMMITMENT
WARRANTY
This section of the Warranty and
Services Guide describes the
terms of Lexus warranty coverage
as well as general owner
responsibilities. The section
be ginning on page 39 describes
your vehicle’s maintenance
requirements. Be sure to review
this information carefully, since
proper maintenance is required
to ensure that warranty coverage
remains intact.

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WARRANTY COVERAGES AT A GLANCE
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† Also applies to Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey,
Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont and Washington vehicles equipped with a
California Certified Emission Control System. Vehicles covered by this warranty are also
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Who Is the Warrantor
The warrantor for these limited
warranties is Lexus, a division of
Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc.,
19001 South Western Avenue,
Torrance, California 90509-2991,
a California corporation.
Which Vehicles Are Covered
These warranties apply to 2015
model-year Lexus GS 350 models
registered and normally operated
in the United States, U.S. territories
and Canada. Warranty coverage is
automatically transferred at no cost
to subsequent vehicle owners.
Multiple Warranty Conditions
This booklet contains warranty
terms and conditions that may vary
depending on the part covered. A
warranty for specific parts or systems,
such as the Powertrain Warranty or
Emission Performance Warranty,
is governed by the coverage set
forth in that warranty as well as the
General Warranty Provisions.
When Warranty Begins
The warranty period begins on the
vehicle’s in-service date, which is
the first date the vehicle is either
delivered to an ultimate purchaser,
leased, or used as a company car
or demonstrator.
Repairs Made at No Charge
Repairs and adjustments covered
by these warranties are made at
no charge for parts and labor.
Parts Replacement
Any needed parts replacement will be
made using new or remanufactured
parts. The decision whether a part
should be repaired or replaced will
be made by the servicing Lexus
dealership and/or Lexus. Parts
scheduled to be replaced as required
maintenance are warranted until
their first replacement only.
Note: Lexus remanufactured parts
meet or exceed all factory standards
for safety, quality and reliability.
Your Warranties in Detail
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Limitations
The performance of necessary repairs
and adjustments is the exclusive
remedy under these warranties or
any implied warranties. Lexus does
not authorize any person to create
for it any other obligation or liability
in connection with this vehicle.
Any implied warranty of merchant-
ability or fitness for a particular
purpose is limited to the duration
of these written warranties. Some
states do not allow restrictions on
how long an implied warranty lasts,
so this limitation may not apply to you.
Your Rights Under
State Law
These warranties give you specific
legal rights. You may also have other
rights that vary from state to state.
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Basic Warranty
This warranty covers repairs and
adjustments needed to correct defects
in materials or workmanship of any
part supplied by Lexus, subject to the
exceptions indicated under “What Is
Not Covered” on pages 19–20.
Coverage is for 48 months or
50,000 miles, whichever occurs
first, with the exception of wheel
alignment and wheel balancing,
which are covered for 12 months or
12,000 miles, whichever occurs first.
Powertrain Warranty
This warranty covers repairs needed
to correct defects in materials or
workmanship of any component listed
here and supplied by Lexus, subject to
the exceptions indicated under “What
Is Not Covered” on pages 19–20.
Coverage is for 72 months or
70,000 miles, whichever occurs first.
Engine
Cylinder block and head and all
internal parts, timing belt and cover,
flywheel, oil pan, water pump, fuel
pump, engine mounts, engine control
computer, seals and gaskets.
Transmission and Transaxle
Case and all internal parts,
torque converter, clutch
cover, mounts, engine control
computer, seals and gaskets.
Front-Wheel-Drive System
Drive shaft, axle, hub, bearings,
seals and gaskets.
Rear-Wheel-Drive System
Differential carrier assembly, drive
shaft, axle carrier, axle case, axle
bearing, axle shaft, seals and gaskets.
Restraint Systems Warranty
This warranty covers repairs needed
to correct defects in materials or
workmanship of any seatbelt or air bag
system supplied by Lexus, subject to
the exceptions indicated under “What
Is Not Covered” on pages 19–20.
Coverage is for 72 months or
70,000 miles, whichever occurs first.
For vehicles sold and registered in
Kansas, the warranty for seatbelts
and related components is 10 years,
regardless of mileage.
WHAT IS COVERED
AND HOW LONG
Your Warranties in Detail
NEW VEHICLE LIMITED WARRANTY
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