Maintainance Schedule and Log Harrier
Maintainance Schedule and Log Harrier
Maintainance Schedule and Log Harrier
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Regular maintenance is essential to obtaining the highest level of performance, safety and reliability from your Lexus. It can also enhance your vehicles resale value. This section of the Owners Manual Supplement is designed to help you make sure your vehicle receives proper and timely maintenance. It includes factory-recommended maintenance guidelines as well as logs in which to document your vehicles maintenance history. In addition to scheduled maintenance, your Lexus requires ongoing general maintenance such as fluid checks and visual inspections. These procedures are described in the Maintenance section of the Owners Manual. With proper maintenance and care, your vehicle will last longer and deliver more dependable, economical performance. Follow this booklets recommendations and youll enjoy maximum reliability and peace of mind from your Lexus for many years to come.
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Maintaining your vehicle according to the recommendations in this booklet is required to ensure that your warranty coverage remains intact. You should keep detailed records of vehicle 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 automotive service provider you choose. Lexus will not deny a warranty claim solely because you used a service provider other than a Lexus dealership 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 maintenance log. These additional services are not required to maintain your warranty 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 1633 of this booklet.
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To ensure that your vehicle receives first-quality service and factory-authorized parts, Lexus recommends having maintenance performed by an authorized Lexus dealership. 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, state-of-the-art 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 dealership, your service information is recorded in the Lexus National Service History database. This is the first database of its kind in the automotive 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 youre getting the best possible service for your vehicle when you take it to a Lexus dealership. Dont trust your investment to anything less than a team of Lexus specialists.
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Determining the Proper Maintenance Interval Depending on your circumstances, you should obtain maintenance for your Lexus every 5,000 miles or every 7,500 miles. Follow these guidelines to determine which interval to use.
5,000-Mile Intervals
Use 5,000-mile intervals if you primarily operate your vehicle under any of the following conditions: Extensive driving on unpaved or dusty roads. Towing a trailer or using a camper or car-top carrier. Repeated trips of less than five miles in temperatures below freezing.
7,500-Mile Intervals
Following the Maintenance Log Charts The scheduled maintenance log identifies the maintenance required at each mileage interval and corresponding time interval based on mileage of 1,250 miles per month. If you drive more than 1,250 miles per month, you should obtain maintenance at the indicated mileage interval rather than the indicated time interval. If you choose 5,000-mile intervals, follow the maintenance instructions shown below non-shaded headings such as this one:
5,000 Miles or 4 Months
Use 7,500-mile intervals if you primarily operate your vehicle under conditions other than those listed above.
If you choose 7,500-mile intervals, follow the maintenance instructions shown below shaded headings such as this one:
7,500 Miles or 6 Months
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At 15,000-mile increments, the 5,000-mile and 7,500mile intervals coincide. Therefore, shaded and nonshaded headings appear together, as in this example:
15,000 Miles or 12 Months 15,000 Miles or 12 Months
Extensive driving on rough, muddy or snow-melted roads. Extensive driving on salt-covered roads. Extensive driving on unpaved or dusty roads. Extensive idling or low-speed driving for long distances. Towing a trailer or using a camper or car-top carrier.
Special Operating Conditions In addition to standard maintenance items, the scheduled maintenance log indicates services that should be performed on vehicles that are driven under special operating conditions. These conditions are listed in the next column. You should perform the additional maintenance services if you drive primarily under any of these conditions during the maintenance interval period. If you drive only occasionally under these conditions during the maintenance interval period, it is not necessary to perform the additional services.
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The following descriptions are provided to give you a better understanding of the maintenance services that should be performed on your vehicle. The scheduled maintenance log indicates at which mileage/time intervals each service should be performed. Please note that many maintenance services should be performed only by a qualified technician. For further information on maintenance services that you can perform yourself, see the Service Procedures and Specifications section of your Owners Manual.
Inspect the lines, accumulators and pump and replace the system fluid when specified. For recommended fluid, refer to your Owners Manual.
Air Conditioner Filter
Replace as directed at the maintenance interval you choose. Refer to your Owners Manual for service details.
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 qualified technician should perform these inspections.
Body Inspection
WARNING: Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
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.
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Brake Fluid
Charcoal Canister
Replace using fluid type specified in your Owners Manual. A qualified technician should perform this operation.
Brake Lines and Hoses
Check for internal damage and clogging. If necessary, clean with compressed air or replace. A qualified technician should perform these operations.
Drive Belts
Visually inspect for proper installation. Check for chafing, cracks, deterioration and evidence of leaking. Replace any deteriorated or damaged parts immediately. A qualified technician should perform these operations.
Brake Linings/Drums and Brake Pads/Discs
Inspect for cracks, excessive wear and oiliness. Check the belt tension and adjust if necessary. Replace the belts if they are damaged.
Drive Shaft Boots
Check the parking brake linings (shoes) and drums for scoring, burning, fluid leakage, broken parts and excessive wear. Check brake pads for excessive wear and brake discs for runout, excessive wear and fluid leakage. A qualified technician should perform these inspections.
Check the drive shaft boots and clamps for cracks, deterioration and damage. Replace any damaged parts and, if necessary, repack the grease. Re-torque the drive shaft flange bolts at the indicated intervals. A qualified technician should perform these operations.
Engine Air Filter
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Engine Coolant
Drain and flush the cooling system and refill with an ethylene-glycol type coolant. A qualified technician should perform this operation.
Engine Oil and Oil Filter
Fuel Lines and Connections, Fuel Tank Band and Fuel Tank Vapor Vent System Hoses
Visually inspect for corrosion, damage, cracks and loose or leaking connections. Tighten connections or replace parts as necessary.
Fuel Tank Cap Gasket
Change the oil filter and replace the engine oil. For recommended oil grade and viscosity, refer to your Owners Manual.
Engine Valve Clearance
Visually inspect for cracks, deterioration and damage and replace if necessary.
Nuts and Bolts on Chassis and Body
Inspect for excessive lifter noise and engine vibration and adjust if necessary. A qualified technician should perform this operation.
Exhaust Pipes and Mountings
Re-tighten the seat mounting bolts and front/rear suspension member retaining bolts to specified torque.
Propeller Shaft
Visually inspect the exhaust pipes, muffler and hangers for cracks, deterioration and damage. Start the engine and listen carefully for any exhaust gas leakage. Tighten connections or replace parts as necessary.
Lubricate the propeller shaft spiders and slide yokes with lithium-base chassis grease and the double cardan joint with molybdenum-disulfide lithium-base chassis grease, and re-torque the flange bolts. Only a qualified technician should re-torque the flange bolts. If vehicle is submerged, lubricate within 24 hours, regardless of maintenance interval.
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Timing Belt
Inspect the rack and pinion assembly or steering gear box for signs of leakage. If you discover any leakage, have it repaired immediately by a qualified technician.
Road Test
Replace every 90,000 miles or 72 months. A qualified technician should perform this operation.
Tire Rotation
While driving the vehicle, check for proper operation of engine, transmission, brakes and steering. Also check for abnormal noise or vibration from any part of the vehicle.
Spark Plugs
Tires should be rotated according to the instructions in your Owners Manual. When rotating tires, check for damage and uneven wear.
Transmission, Transfer Case and Differential Oil
Install new plugs of the same type as originally equipped. A qualified technician should perform this operation.
Steering Linkage and Boots
Check for correct fluid/oil level and inspect each component for signs of leakage. If you discover any leakage, have it repaired by a qualified technician immediately. For correct fluid/oil, refer to your Owners Manual.
Wheel Bearing and Drive Shaft Bushing Grease
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 qualified technician should perform these operations.
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Repack the wheel bearings with wheel bearing grease and the front drive shaft bushings with molybdenumdisulfide lithium-base chassis grease. A qualified technician should perform these operations.
Free Scheduled Maintenance Services The first two scheduled maintenance services for your Lexus are provided at no charge. The first service is at 30 days and includes a body/chassis inspection, a check for fluid leaks and a vehicle road test. The second service is at 5,000 miles/4 months or 7,500 miles/ 6 months, depending on which maintenance interval you use. This service includes a change of the engine oil and oil filter, rotation of the tires and a vehicle road test. See page 85 to determine the proper maintenance interval for your vehicle. To obtain your complimentary scheduled maintenance services, call an authorized Lexus dealership to make an appointment, or take your vehicle to the dealership. The dealership will verify performance of the services in the boxes at the right.
30-Day Check
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Conditions:1
____Engine air filter ____Nuts and bolts on chassis and body ____Steering linkage and boots
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See page 86 to determine if your vehicle requires these maintenance items. Only if vehicle is operated primarily on unpaved or dusty roads. Only if vehicle is operated primarily while towing a trailer or using a camper or car-top carrier.
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____Engine air filter ____Nuts and bolts on chassis and body ____Steering linkage and boots
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Replace engine coolant Replace engine oil and oil filter Re-torque drive shaft flange bolts (RX 300) Rotate tires Road test vehicle
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____Fuel lines and connections, fuel ____tank band and fuel tank vapor ____vent system hoses ____Fuel tank cap gasket ____Rack and pinion assembly ____Steering linkage and boots ____Transmission, transfer case and ____differential oil
See page 86 to determine if your vehicle requires these maintenance items. Only if vehicle is operated primarily on unpaved or dusty roads. Do not replace if replaced at 20,000 miles/16 months. Only if vehicle is operated primarily while towing a trailer or using a camper or car-top carrier.
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____Engine air filter ____Nuts and bolts on chassis and body ____Steering linkage and boots
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See page 86 to determine if your vehicle requires these maintenance items. Only if vehicle is operated primarily on unpaved or dusty roads. On RX 300, do not replace if replaced at 40,000 miles/32 months. Only if vehicle is operated primarily while towing a trailer or using a camper or car-top carrier.
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____Engine air filter ____Nuts and bolts on chassis and body ____Steering linkage and boots
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Replace engine coolant Replace engine oil and oil filter Replace limited-slip differential oil (RX 300) Re-torque drive shaft flange bolts (RX 300) Rotate tires Road test vehicle
See page 86 to determine if your vehicle requires these maintenance items. Only if vehicle is operated primarily on unpaved or dusty roads. Inspect at 60,000 miles or 72 months, whichever comes first. Required only for vehicles in California, Massachusetts and New York. Only if vehicle is operated primarily while towing a trailer or using a camper or car-top carrier.
____Exhaust pipes and mountings ____Fuel lines and connections, fuel ____tank band and fuel tank vapor ____vent system hoses ____Fuel tank cap gasket ____Rack and pinion assembly ____Steering linkage and boots ____Transmission, transfer case and ____differential oil
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____Engine air filter ____Nuts and bolts on chassis and body ____Steering linkage and boots
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See page 86 to determine if your vehicle requires these maintenance items. Only if vehicle is operated primarily on unpaved or dusty roads. Do not replace if replaced at 60,000 miles/48 months. Only if vehicle is operated primarily while towing a trailer or using a camper or car-top carrier.
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Replace engine coolant Replace engine oil and oil filter Replace timing belt Re-torque drive shaft flange bolts (RX 300) Rotate tires Road test vehicle
____Fuel lines and connections, fuel ____tank band and fuel tank vapor ____vent system hoses ____Fuel tank cap gasket ____Rack and pinion assembly ____Steering linkage and boots ____Transmission, transfer case and ____differential oil
See page 86 to determine if your vehicle requires these maintenance items. Only if vehicle is operated primarily on unpaved or dusty roads. Only if vehicle is operated primarily while towing a trailer or using a camper or car-top carrier.
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See page 86 to determine if your vehicle requires these maintenance items. Only if vehicle is operated primarily on unpaved or dusty roads. Only if vehicle is operated primarily while towing a trailer or using a camper or car-top carrier.
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Replace engine coolant Replace engine oil and oil filter Replace limited-slip differential oil (RX 300) Replace spark plugs4 Re-torque drive shaft flange bolts (RX 300) Rotate tires Road test vehicle
____Exhaust pipes and mountings ____Fuel lines and connections, fuel ____tank band and fuel tank vapor ____vent system hoses ____Fuel tank cap gasket ____Rack and pinion assembly ____Steering linkage and boots ____Transmission, transfer case and ____differential oil
See page 86 to determine if your vehicle requires these maintenance items. Only if vehicle is operated primarily on unpaved or dusty roads. Do not replace if replaced at 110,000 miles/88 months. Required under the terms of the Emission Control Warranty. Inspect at 120,000 miles or 144 months, whichever comes first. Required only for vehicles in California, Massachusetts and New York. Only if vehicle is operated primarily while towing a trailer or using a camper or car-top carrier.
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Conditions:1
____Engine air filter ____Nuts and bolts on chassis and body ____Steering linkage and boots
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See page 86 to determine if your vehicle requires these maintenance items. Only if vehicle is operated primarily on unpaved or dusty roads. On RX 300, do not replace if replaced at 130,000 miles/ 104 months. Only if vehicle is operated primarily while towing a trailer or using a camper or car-top carrier.
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Replace engine coolant Replace engine oil and oil filter Re-torque drive shaft flange bolts (RX 300) Rotate tires Road test vehicle
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See page 86 to determine if your vehicle requires these maintenance items. Only if vehicle is operated primarily on unpaved or dusty roads. Only if vehicle is operated primarily while towing a trailer or using a camper or car-top carrier.
____Fuel lines and connections, fuel ____tank band and fuel tank vapor ____vent system hoses ____Fuel tank cap gasket ____Rack and pinion assembly ____Steering linkage and boots ____Transmission, transfer case and ____differential oil
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If your name or address has changed or if you purchased your Lexus as a used vehicle, please complete and mail one of the attached cards, even if your warranty coverage has expired. This will enable Lexus to contact you with important product or safety updates concerning your vehicle. If there is no longer a card attached, please call the Lexus Customer Satisfaction Department at (800) 255-3987.
Same owner, name and/or address changed Same owner, additional driver who should receive product/safety updates New owner, purchased vehicle used from a Lexus dealership on this date: New owner, purchased vehicle used from other than a Lexus dealership on this date:
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