oil change LEXUS RX350 2011 Owners Manual

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2-1. Driving procedures
NOTICE
nWhen encountering flooded roads
Do not drive on a road that has flooded after heavy rain etc. Doing so may cause the
following serious damage to the vehicle:
lEngine stalling
lShort in electrical components
lEngine damage caused by water immersion
In the event that you drive on a flooded road and the vehicle is flooded, be sure to
have your Lexus dealer check the following:
lBrake function
lChanges in quantity and quality of oil and fluid used for the engine, transaxle,
transfer (AWD models), differential, etc.
lLubricant condition for the propeller shaft (AWD models), bearings and suspen-
sion joints (where possible) and the function of all joints, bearings, etc.

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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
(U.S.A. only)
Indicates that the engine
oil is scheduled to be
changed
Check the engine oil, and
change if necessary.
Comes on approximately
4500 miles (7200 km)
after the engine oil is
changed. (The indicator
will not work properly
unless the oil mainte-
nance data has been
reset.)
(U.S.A. only)
Indicates that the engine
oil and oil filter should be
changed
Have the engine oil and oil
filter checked and
changed by your Lexus
dealer.
(Flashes)
(If equipped)
Indicates that the AWD
system is not currently
functional
A buzzer also sounds.
Reduce vehicle speed or
stop the vehicle in a safe
place until the warnings
clear.
In this case, do not stop
the engine.
(If equipped)
Indicates that the pre-
collision system is not
currently functional
Clean the grille and the
sensor.
This message appears
when the pre-collision
system is hot. In this case,
wait until the system
cools down.
Wa r n i n g m e s s a g eDetailsCorrection procedure

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6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
Lubrication system
nEngine oil selection
“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” is used in your Lexus vehicle. Use Lexus
approved “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent to satisfy the follow-
ing grade and viscosity.
Oil grade: ILSAC multigrade engine oil
Recommended viscosity: SAE 0W-20
SAE 0W-20 is the best choice for
good fuel economy and good
starting in cold weather.
If SAE 0W-20 is not available,
SAE 5W-20 oil may be used.
However, it must be replaced with
SAE 0W-20 at the next oil
change.
The 0W portion of the oil viscosity rating indicates the characteristic of the oil
which allows cold startability. Oils with a lower value before the W allow for eas-
ier starting of the engine in cold weather.
The 20 in 0W-20 indicates the oil viscosity when the oil is at its operating tem-
perature. An oil with a higher viscosity may be better suited if the vehicle is oper-
ated at high speeds, or under extreme load conditions.
Oil capacity
(Drain and refill ⎯
reference)
With filter6.4 qt. (6.1 L, 5.3 Imp. qt.)
Without filter6.0 qt. (5.7 L, 5.0 Imp. qt.)
Outside temperature

Scheduled Maintenance Log
SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE LOG

MAINTENANCE
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If you drive only occasionally under
any of the special operating condi-
tions noted, it is not necessary to
change the oil every six months or
5,000 miles or to perform the addi-
tional services listed in the charts. This
added maintenance is required only if
you drive primarily under any of the
special operating conditions.
Complimentary First
Scheduled Maintenance
Service: Six Months or
5,000 Miles
Lexus provides your first scheduled
maintenance service at no charge.
The service is performed at six
months or 5,000 miles, whichever
occurs first. To obtain this service,
contact your Lexus dealership. Your
complimentary service will include
these items:
•Inspect and adjust all fluid levels
•Program Lexus Personalized
Settings, if requested
•Reset maintenance reminder
light
•Rotate tires
•Visually inspect brake pads,
calipers and rotors
•Check installation of driver’s
floor mat
•Road-test vehicle
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 six-month/5,000-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.
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SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE LOG

MAINTENANCE
Scheduled Maintenance Log49
18 Months or 15,000 Miles
Clean air conditioner filter
Inspect and adjust all fluid levels
Replace Smart Key battery
Reset maintenance reminder light
Re-torque nuts and bolts of drive shaft (AWD)
Rotate tires
Visually inspect brake pads, calipers and rotors
Check installation of driver’s floor mat
Road-test vehicle
Inspect the following:
___ Axle shaft boots
___Ball joints and dust covers
___Body
___Brake lines and hoses
___Engine coolant (see page 70)
___Exhaust pipes and mountings
Note: If 0W-20 oil was not used at last oil change, or if you drive primarily under certain special operating
conditions, you should also replace the engine oil with 0W-20 oil and replace the oil filter. See page 44 for
conditions that apply. Some conditions require additional maintenance. See below.
If you drive primarily under either of these special operating conditions, perform these
additional items:
Driving off-road, on dirt roads or on dusty roads:
Inspect engine air filter
Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis
To wing a trailer, using a car-top carrier or heavy vehicle loading:
R eplace rear differential oil (AWD)
Replace transfer case oil (AWD)
Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis ___R ack and pinion assembly
___Rear differential oil (AWD)
___Steering linkage and boots
___Transfer case oil (AWD)
Date: ___________________________ Mileage: __________________________
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SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE LOG
MAINTENANCE
Scheduled Maintenance Log50
2 4 Months or 20,000 Miles
R eplace engine oil with 0W-20 oil; r eplace
oil filter
Reset maintenance reminder light
Rotate tires
Visually inspect brake pads, calipers and rotors
Check installation of driver’s floor mat
Road-test vehicle
If you drive primarily under either
of these special operating conditions,
perform these additional items:
Driving off-road, on dirt roads or on
dusty roads:
Inspect axle shaft boots
Inspect ball joints and dust covers
Inspect engine air filter
Inspect steering linkage and boots
Re-torque nuts and bolts of drive shaf t
(AWD)
T ighten nuts and bolts on chassis
To wing a trailer, using a car-top carrier
or heavy vehicle loading:
Re-tor que nuts and bolts of drive shaf t
(AWD)
T ighten nuts and bolts on chassis 30 Months or 25,000 Miles
Date: ________ Mileage: ________Date: ________ Mileage: ________

Inspect and adjust all fluid levels
Reset maintenance reminder light
Rotate tires
Visually inspect brake pads, calipers and rotors
Check installation of driver’s floor mat
Road-test vehicle
Note: If 0W-20 oil was not used at last oil
change, or if you drive primarily under cer tain
special operating conditions, you should also
replace the engine oil with 0W-20 oil and
replace the oil filter. See page 44 for conditions
that apply. Some conditions require additional
maintenance. See below.
If you drive primarily under either
of these special operating conditions,
perform these additional items:
Driving off-road, on dirt roads or on
dusty roads:
Inspect axle shaft boots
Inspect ball joints and dust covers
Inspect engine air filter
Inspect steering linkage and boots
Re-torque nuts and bolts of drive shaf t
(AWD)
T ighten nuts and bolts on chassis
To wing a trailer, using a car-top carrier
or heavy vehicle loading:
Re-tor que nuts and bolts of drive shaf t
(AWD)
T ighten nuts and bolts on chassis
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SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE LOG
MAINTENANCE
Scheduled Maintenance Log5 2
4 2 Months or 35,000 Miles 48 Months or 40,000 Miles
R eplace engine oil with 0W-20 oil; r eplace
oil filter
Reset maintenance reminder light
Rotate tires
Visually inspect brake pads, calipers and rotors
Check installation of driver’s floor mat
Road-test vehicle
If you drive primarily under either
of these special operating conditions,
perform these additional items:
Driving off-road, on dirt roads or on
dusty roads:
Inspect axle shaft boots
Inspect ball joints and dust covers
Inspect engine air filter
Inspect steering linkage and boots
Re-torque nuts and bolts of drive shaf t
(AWD)
T ighten nuts and bolts on chassis
To wing a trailer, using a car-top carrier
or heavy vehicle loading:
Re-tor que nuts and bolts of drive shaf t
(AWD)
T ighten nuts and bolts on chassis
Date: ________ Mileage: ________Date: ________ Mileage: ________
Inspect and adjust all fluid levels
Reset maintenance reminder light
Rotate tires
Visually inspect brake pads, calipers and rotors
Check installation of driver’s floor mat
Road-test vehicle
Note: If 0W-20 oil was not used at last oil
change, or if you drive primarily under cer tain
special operating conditions, you should also
replace the engine oil with 0W-20 oil and
replace the oil filter. See page 44 for conditions
that apply. Some conditions require additional
maintenance. See below.
If you drive primarily under either
of these special operating conditions,
perform these additional items:
Driving off-road, on dirt roads or on
dusty roads:
Inspect axle shaft boots
Inspect ball joints and dust covers
Inspect engine air filter
Inspect steering linkage and boots
Re-torque nuts and bolts of drive shaf t
(AWD)
T ighten nuts and bolts on chassis
To wing a trailer, using a car-top carrier
or heavy vehicle loading:
Re-tor que nuts and bolts of drive shaf t
(AWD)
T ighten nuts and bolts on chassis
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SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE LOG

MAINTENANCE
Scheduled Maintenance Log53
54 Months or 45,000 Miles
Clean air conditioner filter
Inspect and adjust all fluid levels
Replace Smart Key battery
Reset maintenance reminder light
Re-torque nuts and bolts of drive shaft (AWD)
Rotate tires
Visually inspect brake pads, calipers and rotors
Check installation of driver’s floor mat
Road-test vehicle
Inspect the following:
___ Axle shaft boots
___Ball joints and dust covers
___Body
___Brake lines and hoses
___Engine coolant (see page 70)
___Exhaust pipes and mountings
Note: If 0W-20 oil was not used at last oil change, or if you drive primarily under certain special operating
conditions, you should also replace the engine oil with 0W-20 oil and replace the oil filter. See page 44 for
conditions that apply. Some conditions require additional maintenance. See below.
If you drive primarily under either of these special operating conditions, perform these
additional items:
Driving off-road, on dirt roads or on dusty roads:
Inspect engine air filter
Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis
To wing a trailer, using a car-top carrier or heavy vehicle loading:
R eplace rear differential oil (AWD)
Replace transfer case oil (AWD)
Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis ___R ack and pinion assembly
___Rear differential oil (AWD)
___Steering linkage and boots
___Transfer case oil (AWD)
Date: ___________________________ Mileage: __________________________
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SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE LOG
MAINTENANCE
Scheduled Maintenance Log54
60 Months or 50,000 Miles
R eplace engine oil with 0W-20 oil; r eplace
oil filter
Reset maintenance reminder light
Rotate tires
Visually inspect brake pads, calipers and rotors
Check installation of driver’s floor mat
Road-test vehicle
If you drive primarily under either
of these special operating conditions,
perform these additional items:
Driving off-road, on dirt roads or on
dusty roads:
Inspect axle shaft boots
Inspect ball joints and dust covers
Inspect engine air filter
Inspect steering linkage and boots
Re-torque nuts and bolts of drive shaf t
(AWD)
T ighten nuts and bolts on chassis
To wing a trailer, using a car-top carrier
or heavy vehicle loading:
Re-tor que nuts and bolts of drive shaf t
(AWD)
T ighten nuts and bolts on chassis 66 Months or 55,000 Miles
Date: ________ Mileage: ________Date: ________ Mileage: ________

Inspect and adjust all fluid levels
Reset maintenance reminder light
Rotate tires
Visually inspect brake pads, calipers and rotors
Check installation of driver’s floor mat
Road-test vehicle
Note: If 0W-20 oil was not used at last oil
change, or if you drive primarily under cer tain
special operating conditions, you should also
replace the engine oil with 0W-20 oil and
replace the oil filter. See page 44 for conditions
that apply. Some conditions require additional
maintenance. See below.
If you drive primarily under either
of these special operating conditions,
perform these additional items:
Driving off-road, on dirt roads or on
dusty roads:
Inspect axle shaft boots
Inspect ball joints and dust covers
Inspect engine air filter
Inspect steering linkage and boots
Re-torque nuts and bolts of drive shaf t
(AWD)
T ighten nuts and bolts on chassis
To wing a trailer, using a car-top carrier
or heavy vehicle loading:
Re-tor que nuts and bolts of drive shaf t
(AWD)
T ighten nuts and bolts on chassis
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SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE LOG
MAINTENANCE
Scheduled Maintenance Log56
7 8 Months or 65,000 Miles 84 Months or 70,000 Miles
R eplace engine oil with 0W-20 oil; r eplace
oil filter
Reset maintenance reminder light
Rotate tires
Visually inspect brake pads, calipers and rotors
Check installation of driver’s floor mat
Road-test vehicle
If you drive primarily under either
of these special operating conditions,
perform these additional items:
Driving off-road, on dirt roads or on
dusty roads:
Inspect axle shaft boots
Inspect ball joints and dust covers
Inspect engine air filter
Inspect steering linkage and boots
Re-torque nuts and bolts of drive shaf t
(AWD)
T ighten nuts and bolts on chassis
To wing a trailer, using a car-top carrier
or heavy vehicle loading:
Re-tor que nuts and bolts of drive shaf t
(AWD)
T ighten nuts and bolts on chassis
Date: ________ Mileage: ________Date: ________ Mileage: ________
Inspect and adjust all fluid levels
Reset maintenance reminder light
Rotate tires
Visually inspect brake pads, calipers and rotors
Check installation of driver’s floor mat
Road-test vehicle
Note: If 0W-20 oil was not used at last oil
change, or if you drive primarily under cer tain
special operating conditions, you should also
replace the engine oil with 0W-20 oil and
replace the oil filter. See page 44 for conditions
that apply. Some conditions require additional
maintenance. See below.
If you drive primarily under either
of these special operating conditions,
perform these additional items:
Driving off-road, on dirt roads or on
dusty roads:
Inspect axle shaft boots
Inspect ball joints and dust covers
Inspect engine air filter
Inspect steering linkage and boots
Re-torque nuts and bolts of drive shaf t
(AWD)
T ighten nuts and bolts on chassis
To wing a trailer, using a car-top carrier
or heavy vehicle loading:
Re-tor que nuts and bolts of drive shaf t
(AWD)
T ighten nuts and bolts on chassis
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