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Scheduled Maintenance LogScheduled m a I n T enance l og
MAINTENANCE44 Determining Your
Maintenance Interval:
Months vs. Mileage Lexus recommends obtaining sched -
uled maintenance for your vehicle
every six months or 5,000 miles,
whichever occurs first.
For example:
• I f at six months you have driven
less than 5,000 miles, you
should obtain maintenance at
six months ; don’t wait until
5,000 miles.
• I f you drive 5,000 miles in less
than six months, you should
obtain maintenance at 5,000
miles ; don’t wait until six months.
Be sure to keep an eye on your
mileage so that you obtain mainte -
nance when recommended. If you
are a low-mileage driver, mark your
calendar to remind yourself to obtain
maintenance every six months. Special Operating
Conditions In addition to standard maintenance
items, vehicles that are driven
under special operating conditions
require further maintenance service.
These special operating conditions,
which put added demands on a
vehicle, include:
• Driving on dirt roads or on
dusty roads
• Repeated trips of less than five
miles in temperatures below
32° F or 0° C
• Extensive idling and/or low-
speed driving for long distances,
such as police, taxi or door-to-
door delivery use
If you drive primarily under any
of the conditions noted, you
should replace the engine oil
and oil filter every six months
or 5,000 miles. Some of these
special operating conditions
require other maintenance items;
these items are indicated in each
maintenance chart.
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Scheduled Maintenance LogScheduled m a I n T enance l og
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45If 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
• Inspect wiper blades
• 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 fea -
tures is performed once at no charge,
provided you obtain the service at the
six-month/5,000-mile scheduled
maintenance service. Programming
of some Lexus Personal iz ed Settings
requires special equipment and may
be performed only by an authorized
Lexus dealership.
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Scheduled Maintenance LogComplimentary Second
Scheduled Maintenance
Service: 12 Months or
10,000 Miles Lexus also provides your second
scheduled maintenance service at no
charge. The service is performed at
12 months or 10,000 miles, whichever
occurs first. To obtain this service,
contact your Lexus dealership. Your
complimentary service will include
these items:
• Replace engine oil with 0W-20
oil; replace oil filter
• Reset maintenance
reminder light
• Rotate tires
• Visually inspect brake pads,
calipers and rotors
• Check installation of driver’s
floor mat
• Inspect wiper blades
• Road-test vehicle
If you do the majority of your driving
under certain special operating con -
ditions, additional items are included
in this service. See the “12 Months or
10,000 Miles” chart on page 48.Scheduled m a I n T enance l og
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MAINTENANCE Scheduled Maintenance Log48 6 Months or 5,000 Miles 1
12 Months or 10,000 Miles 2
❑ Replace engine oil with 0W-20 oil; replace
oil filter
❑ Reset maintenance reminder light
❑ Rotate tires
❑ Visually inspect brake pads, calipers and rotors
❑ Check installation of driver’s floor mat
❑ Inspect wiper blades
❑ Road-test vehicle
I f you drive primarily under any of
these special operating conditions,
perform these additional items:
D
riving 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 shaft (AWD)
❑ Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis
Towing a trailer, using a car-top carrier
or heavy vehicle loading:
❑ Re-torque nuts and bolts of drive shaft (AWD)
❑ Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis
Driving on roads on which road salt has
been applied:
❑ Re-torque nuts and bolts of drive shaft (AWD)
d ate: _______ Mileage: ________
1
This service, excluding maintenance required for special operating conditions, is complimentary when performed by an
authorized Lexus dealership.
2
This service is complimentary when performed by an authorized Lexus dealership.❑ 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
❑ Inspect wiper blades
❑ Road-test vehicle
Note: 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.
I f you drive primarily under any of
these special operating conditions,
perform these additional items:
D
riving 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 shaft (AWD)
❑ Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis
Towing a trailer, using a car-top carrier
or heavy vehicle loading:
❑ Re-torque nuts and bolts of drive shaft (AWD)
❑ Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis
Driving on roads on which road salt has
been applied:
❑ R e-torque nuts and bolts of drive shaft (AWD)
d ate: _______ Mileage: ________
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e xplanation of Maintenance i te MS
MAINTENANCE Scheduled Maintenance Log68 The following descriptions are
provided to give you a better under -
standing of the maintenance services
that should be performed on your
vehicle. The scheduled maintenance
log indicates at which time/mileage
intervals each service should be
performed. Please note that many
maintenance services should be per -
formed only by a qualified technician.
Axle Shaft Boots
Check the axle shaft boots and
clamps for cracks, deterioration and
damage. Replace any damaged parts
and, if necessary, repack the grease.
A qualified technician should perform
these operations.
Ball Joints and Dust Covers
Check the suspension and steering
linkage ball joints for looseness and
damage. Check all dust covers for
deterioration and damage. A quali -
fied technician should perform
these inspections. Body Inspection
Visually check for corrosion,
scratches and other damage. Check
outer body panels, inner panels of
the hood and doors, and underneath
the vehicle. Apply touch-up paint to
any chips and scratches or have them
repaired by a qualified technician.
Brake Fluid
Replace using fluid type specified in
your Owner’s Manual . A qualified tech -
nician should perform this operation.
Brake Lines and Hoses
Visually inspect for proper instal -
lation. Check for chafing, cracks,
deterioration and signs of leakage.
Replace any deteriorated or dam -
aged parts. A qualified technician
should perform these operations.
Brake Pads, Calipers and Rotors
Check brake pads and rotors for
excessive wear; check brake rotors
for runout. Check brake calipers for
fluid leakage. A qualified technician
should perform these inspections.
For further information on
maintenance services that you
can perform yourself, see the
maintenance sections of your
Owner’s Manual .
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Scheduled Maintenance Log 69Cabin Air Filter
Replace at specified intervals.
More frequent replacement may
be required when driving in dusty
conditions, heavy traffic areas, urban
areas, desert areas or dirt roads.
Refer to your Owner’s Manual for
service details.
Differential Oil
Check for correct oil level and
inspect each differential component
for signs of leakage. If you discover
any leakage, have it repaired
immediately by a qualified technician.
Refer to your Owner’s Manual for
fluid specifications.
Drive Belt
Inspect for cracks, excessive wear
and oiliness. Check the belt tension
and adjust if necessary. Replace the
belts if they are damaged. Drive Shaft
Re-torque the flange nuts and bolts.
A qualified technician should perform
this operation.
Driver’s Floor Mat
• Only use the driver’s floor mat
de si gned specifically for the
model and model year of your
vehicle, such as Lexus Genuine
floor mats.
• Always properly secure the
driver’s floor mat using the
retaining hooks.
• Never install another floor mat
on top of the existing driver’s
floor mat.
• Never install the driver’s floor
mat upside down.
Engine Air Filter
Check for excessive dirt, damage and
oiliness. Replace if necessary.
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e xplanation of Maintenance i te MS
MAINTENANCE Scheduled Maintenance Log72 Timing Chain
The timing chain requires no
periodic inspection.
Tire Rotation
See your Owner’s Manual for tire
rotation requirements. Check tire
pressure and check tires for damage
and uneven wear. If the vehicle is
equipped with a spare tire, check the
condition and pressure of the spare.
Tire-Pressure Warning Sensors
A tire-pressure sensor is mounted on
each full-size wheel. These sensors
do not require periodic maintenance.
When a sensor’s long-life lithium bat -
tery becomes discharged, the battery
should be replaced by a qualified
technician following procedures in
Lexus service and repair publications.
Transfer Case Oil
Check for correct oil level and
inspect each component for signs of
leakage. If you discover any leakage,
have it repaired immediately by a
qualified technician. For correct oil,
refer to your Owner’s Manual . Transmission
The transmission and transmission
fluid are a completely sealed unit.
Therefore, periodic checks and
replacement of the transmission
fluid are not required, and there is
no dipstick on the transmission.
Any repairs that require adding or
replacing fluid should be performed
by a qualified technician following
procedures in Lexus service and
repair publications.
Wiper Blades
The wiper blades should not show
any signs of cracking, splitting, wear,
contamination or deformation. The
wiper blades should clear the wind -
shield without streaking or skipping.
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Vehicle i dentification
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Scheduled Maintenance Log 73Model
In-service date
Mileage at delivery
Selling dealership
Selling dealership phone number
Vehicle Identification Number
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*See scheduled maintenance log for maintenance interval.
74
INDEXAxle shaft boots ....................................................... 4 8 – 67*, 6 8
Ball joints and dust covers ............................................. 4 8 – 67*, 6 8
Body inspection ....................................................... 4 8 – 67*, 6 8
Body repairs ...................................................................... 7
B rakes
Fluid ................................................................... 4 2, 68
L ines and hoses .................................................. 4 8 – 67*, 6 8
P ads, calipers and rotors ......................................... 4 8 – 67*, 6 8
Cabin air filter ......................................................... 4 8 – 67*, 69
Complimentary services
M aintenance services .............................................. 4 , 45–46
O ther services ........................................................... 5– 6
Differential oil ......................................................... 4 8 – 67*, 69
Dispute resolution ......................................................... 9– 13, 21
Drive belt .............................................................. 4 8 – 67*, 69
Drive shaft ............................................................. 4 8 – 67*, 69
Driver’s floor mat ...................................................... 4 8 – 67*, 69
Emergency repairs ......................................................... 3 7– 3 8
Engine air filter ........................................................ 4 8 – 67*, 69
Engine coolant .................................................... 4 2, 48–67*, 70
Engine oil and filter ................................................ 4 2, 48–67*, 70
Exhaust pipes and mountings ........................................... 4 8 – 67*, 7 1
Fuel lines and connections, fuel tank band and
fuel tank vapor vent system hoses ...................................... 4 8 – 67*, 7 1
Fuel tank cap gasket .................................................... 4 8 – 67*, 7 1
Inspections, general maintenance .......................................... 4 2– 43
INDEX
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INDEX Keys .............................................................................. 8
Le xus Personalized Settings ................................................ 1 , 4, 45
Loaner vehicle .................................................................... 5
M aintenance
A s related to warranty coverage .......................... 2 5, 29, 31, 35, 40
C omplimentary first and second services .......................... 4 , 45–46
E xplanation of maintenance items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 –72
G eneral maintenance and inspections ................................ 4 2– 43
I mportance of maintenance ............................................... 39
M aintenance intervals ..................................................... 44
S cheduled maintenance log ........................................... 4 8 – 67
W here to obtain maintenance ....................... in side front cover, 35, 41
Nuts and bolts on chassis ............................................... 4 8 – 67*, 7 1
Oil change ............................................................ 4 8 – 67*, 70
Owner responsibilities ......................................... 2 5, 29, 31, 35–38
Parts replacement ................................................ 7 , 16, 25, 32, 36
Pre-delivery service ............................................................... 1
Q uality control ................................................................... 7
R ack-and-pinion assembly ............................................. 4 8 – 67*, 7 1
Road test ............................................................... 4 8 – 67*, 7 1
Roadside assistance ............................................................ 1 , 6
Service agreements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Service history ................................................................... 7
S mog-check tests .......................................................... 2 6, 32
Spark plugs .................................................................. 6 3, 71
Steering linkage and boots ............................................. 4 8 – 67*, 7 1
Timing chain ..................................................................... 72
*See scheduled maintenance log for maintenance interval.
INDEX