wheel torque LEXUS RX350 2011 User Guide

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 cov-
ered for 12 months or 20,000 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 Detail18
NEW VEHICLE LIMITED WARRANTY
W ARRANTY
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EXPLANATION OF MAINTENANCE ITEMS

MAINTENANCE
Scheduled Maintenance Log71
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.
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
the parking brake, and check for
abnormal noise or vibration from
any part of the vehicle.
Spark Plugs
Replace at specified interval. Install
new plugs of the same type as origi-
nally equipped (see your Owner’s
Manual). A qualified technician should
perform this operation. To ensure
optimum engine performance,
replace only with Denso FK20HR11
plugs or equivalent.
Steering Linkage and Boots
With the vehicle stopped, check for
excessive freeplay in the steering
wheel. Inspect the linkage for bending
and damage and the dust boots for
deterioration, cracks and damage.
Replace any damaged parts. A quali-
fied technician should perform these
operations.
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