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Introduction THE IMPORTANCE OF SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE 41 Regular maintenance is essential to obtaining the highest level of per- formance, safety and reliability from your Lexus. It can also enhance your vehicle’s resale value. This section of the Warranty and Services Guide 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 vehicle’s maintenance history. In addition to scheduled maintenance, your Lexus requires ongoing general maintenance such as fluid checks and visual inspections. These procedures are listed on pages 44–45 of this booklet and described in detail in the “Maintenance” section of the Owner’s Manual. With proper maintenance and care, your vehicle will last longer and deliv- er more dependable, economical performance. Follow this booklet’s recommendations and you’ll enjoy maximum reliability and peace of mind from your Lexus for many years to come.

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Regular maintenance is essential to obtaining the highest level of per-formance, safety and reliability fromyour Lexus. It can also enhance yourvehicle’s resale value. This section of the Warranty and Services Guideis designed to help you make sureyour vehicle receives proper andtimely maintenance. It includes factory-recommended maintenanceguidelines as well as logs in which todocument your vehicle’s maintenancehistory.

In addition to scheduled maintenance,your Lexus requires ongoing general

maintenance such as fluid checks andvisual inspections. These proceduresare listed on pages 44–45 of thisbooklet and described in detail in the “Maintenance” section of theOwner’s Manual.

With proper maintenance and care,your vehicle will last longer and deliv-er more dependable, economicalperformance. Follow this booklet’srecommendations and you’ll enjoymaximum reliability and peace ofmind from your Lexus for many yearsto come.

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Maintaining your vehicle according tothe recommendations in this bookletis required to ensure that your war-ranty coverage remains intact. Youshould keep detailed records of vehi-cle maintenance, including date ofservice, mileage at time of serviceand a description of service and/orparts installation performed. Themaintenance logs in this booklet are agood place to record this information.If you sell your vehicle, be sure to giveyour maintenance records to the newowner.

Lexus will not deny a warranty claimsolely because you do not haverecords to show that you maintainedyour vehicle. However, damage orfailures caused by lack of propermaintenance are not covered underwarranty.

Maintenance and repair services maybe performed by you or by any auto-motive service provider you choose.Lexus will not deny a warranty claimsolely because you used a service

provider other than a Lexus dealer-ship for maintenance and repairs.However, damage or failures causedby improper maintenance or repairsare not covered under warranty.

Your dealer may recommend morefrequent maintenance intervals ormore maintenance services thanthose listed in the scheduled mainte-nance log. These additional servicesare not required to maintain your war-ranty coverage. Ask your dealer foran explanation of any recommendedmaintenance not included in thescheduled maintenance log.

For a complete description ofLexus warranty coverages, seepages 17–34 of this booklet.

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To ensure that your vehicle receivesfirst-quality service and factory-authorized parts, Lexus recommendshaving maintenance performed by an authorized Lexus dealership. Tolocate your nearest authorized Lexusdealership, log on to www.lexus.comor contact Lexus Customer Satisfac-tion at (800) 255-3987.

Lexus dealership technicians areexperts in the maintenance and repairof Lexus vehicles. They stay currenton the latest service informationthrough Lexus technical bulletins,service publications and trainingcourses. Many are also certifiedthrough the Lexus Commitment toPerfection Certification Program,which requires specialized, state-of-the-art training as well as rigorousexams through both Lexus and theNational Institute for AutomotiveService Excellence.

Additionally, when you have yourvehicle serviced at a Lexus dealer-ship, your service information isrecorded in the Lexus NationalService History database. This is thefirst database of its kind in the auto-motive industry. It can be accessed by

any Lexus dealership in the U.S. — agreat convenience if you relocate orneed to have your vehicle servicedwhile traveling.

You can be confident you’re gettingthe best possible service for yourvehicle when you take it to a Lexusdealership. Don’t trust your invest-ment to anything less than a team ofLexus specialists.

Maintenance and repairs notperformed by an authorizedLexus dealership should be per-formed by a qualified technicianfollowing procedures in Lexusservice and repair publications.

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In addition to scheduled maintenance,your Lexus requires ongoing generalmaintenance such as fluid checks andvisual inspections. The recommendedguidelines for inspections are listedbelow. Please refer to the “Mainte-nance” section of the Owner’s Manualfor a detailed description of inspec-tion procedures.

Every 30 DaysAt least once every 30 days, performthese inspections:

• Check engine oil level using the dipstick

• Visually check engine coolantlevel on the see-through reservoir

• Visually check brake fluid levelon the see-through reservoir

• Visually check power steeringfluid level on the see-throughreservoir (ES)

• Visually check condition of battery

• Check level of windshield washer fluid

• Check tire pressure

• Check tires for damage and wear

When Cleaning the Interior • Remove dirt and dust with a

vacuum cleaner. Wipe dirty sur-faces with a soft cloth dampenedwith warm water.

• When cleaning carpet or clothinterior, remove dirt and dustwith a vacuum cleaner. Apply a foaming-type carpet cleaner with a sponge or brush, allowingcleaner to work for a few min-utes to loosen dirt. Continue byrubbing carpet or cloth interiorin a circular motion. Wipe off anyexcess cleaner with a clean cloth.If any dirt remains, repeat process.Best results are obtained bykeeping carpet and cloth interioras dry as possible.

• When cleaning leather interior,remove dirt and dust with a vacuum cleaner. Using a sponge,apply a small amount of neutralwool detergent mixed in water,rubbing in a circular motion.Wipe off any excess detergentand let leather dry in an open-airlocation.

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When Cleaning the Exterior• Working from top to bottom,

apply lots of low-pressure waterto the body, wheel wells andunderside of vehicle to removedirt and dust. Wash the vehiclebody using a soft sponge or cotton cloth with mild car-washsoap. Rinse off with water.

• If water does not bead on a cleanvehicle surface, apply car waxusing a soft cotton cloth whenthe body of the vehicle is cool.

When Cleaning the Wheels• Wait for hot wheels to cool

before getting wheels wet.

• Using a soft sponge or cottoncloth, apply same mild car-washsoap as used for the vehiclebody. Quickly rinse off withwater. Using a soft cotton cloth,apply same car wax as used forthe vehicle body.

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Determining YourMaintenance Interval:Months vs. MileageLexus recommends obtaining sched-uled maintenance for your vehicleevery six months or 5,000 miles,whichever occurs first.

For example:

• If at six months you have drivenless than 5,000 miles, youshould obtain maintenance at sixmonths; don’t wait until 5,000miles.

• If you drive 5,000 miles in lessthan six months, you shouldobtain maintenance at 5,000miles; don’t wait until six months.

Be sure to keep an eye on yourmileage so that you obtain mainte-nance when recommended. If you area low-mileage driver, mark your cal-endar to remind yourself to obtainmaintenance every six months.

Complimentary FirstScheduled MaintenanceService: 30 Days or 1,000 MilesLexus provides your first scheduledmaintenance service at no charge.The service is performed at 30 daysor 1,000 miles, whichever occurs first,and includes the items listed in thechart on the next page. To obtain thiscomplimentary service, contact yourLexus dealership.

Complimentary SecondScheduled MaintenanceService: Six Months or 5,000 MilesLexus also provides your secondscheduled maintenance service at nocharge. The service is performed atsix months or 5,000 miles, whicheveroccurs first, and includes the itemslisted in the chart on page 48. Toobtain this complimentary service,contact your Lexus dealership.

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What are Lexus PersonalizedSettings?Your vehicle includes a variety ofelectronic features that can be pro-grammed to your preferences. Forexample, doors can be programmedto remain locked when you shift into“Park.” (For more information, see the“Customizable Features” section ofthe Specifications chapter in yourOwner’s Manual.) Programming ofthese features is performed once atno charge, provided you obtain theservice at the 30-day/1,000-milescheduled maintenance service.Programming of your Lexus Personal-ized Settings requires special equip-ment and may be performed only byan authorized Lexus dealership.

30 Days or 1,000 MilesComplimentary First

Scheduled Maintenance Service

o Inspect body/chassis

o Check for fluid leaks

o Check installation of driver’s floor mat

o Road-test vehicle

o Program Lexus Personalized Settings, if requested

Date: ________ Mileage: ________

Notes:

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o Replace engine oil and oil filter; reset reminder light

o Rotate tires2

o Visually inspect brake pads, calipers and rotors

o Check installation of driver’s floor mat

o Road-test vehicle

Additional Maintenance Required If You Drive Primarily Under the Following Conditions

Driving on dirt roads or dusty roads:

o Inspect axle shaft boots

o Inspect ball joints and dust covers

o Inspect engine air filter

o Inspect steering linkage and boots

o Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis

Driving while towing:

o Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis (ES)

Date: ________ Mileage: ________

Notes:

12 Months or 10,000 Mileso Replace engine oil and oil filter; reset

reminder light

o Rotate tires2

o Measure thickness of brake pads and rotors(LS 460 with Sport Package)

o Replace air conditioner filter (LS)

o Replace Smart Key battery

o Visually inspect brake pads, calipers and rotors

o Check installation of driver’s floor mat

o Road-test vehicle

Additional Maintenance Required If You Drive Primarily Under the Following Conditions

Driving on dirt roads or dusty roads:

o Inspect axle shaft boots

o Inspect ball joints and dust covers

o Inspect engine air filter

o Inspect steering linkage and boots

o Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis

Driving while towing:

o Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis (ES)

Date: ________ Mileage: ________

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1This service is complimentary when performed by an authorized Lexus dealership.2Applies to models with same size front and rear tires and wheels.

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18 Months or 15,000 Mileso Replace engine oil and oil filter; reset reminder light

o Rotate tires2

o Clean air conditioner filter (ES, GS)

o Visually inspect brake pads, calipers and rotors

o Check installation of driver’s floor mat

o Road-test vehicle

o Inspect the following:___Axle shaft boots

___Ball joints and dust covers

___Body

___Brake lines and hoses

___Engine coolant (see page 69)

___Exhaust pipes and mountings

Additional Maintenance Required If You Drive Primarily Under the Following Conditions

Driving on dirt roads or dusty roads:

o Inspect engine air filter

o Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis

Driving while towing:

o Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis (ES)

___Front differential oil (GS 350 AWD, LS 460 AWD)

___Rack and pinion assembly

___Rear differential oil (GS, LS)

___Steering linkage and boots

Date: ___________________________ Mileage: __________________________

Notes:

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24 Months or 20,000 Mileso Replace engine oil and oil filter; reset

reminder light

o Rotate tires1

o Measure thickness of brake pads and rotors(LS 460 with Sport Package)

o Replace air conditioner filter (LS)

o Replace Smart Key battery

o Visually inspect brake pads, calipers and rotors

o Check installation of driver’s floor mat

o Road-test vehicle

Additional Maintenance Required If You Drive Primarily Under the Following Conditions

Driving on dirt roads or dusty roads:

o Inspect axle shaft boots

o Inspect ball joints and dust covers

o Inspect engine air filter

o Inspect steering linkage and boots

o Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis

Driving while towing:

o Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis (ES)

Date: _________ Mileage: _________

Notes:

30 Months or 25,000 Mileso Replace engine oil and oil filter; reset

reminder light

o Rotate tires1

o Visually inspect brake pads, calipers and rotors

o Check installation of driver’s floor mat

o Road-test vehicle

Additional Maintenance Required If You Drive Primarily Under the Following Conditions

Driving on dirt roads or dusty roads:

o Inspect axle shaft boots

o Inspect ball joints and dust covers

o Inspect engine air filter

o Inspect steering linkage and boots

o Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis

Driving while towing:

o Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis (ES)

Date: _________ Mileage: _________

Notes:

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1Applies to models with same size front and rear tires and wheels.

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36 Months or 30,000 Mileso Replace engine oil and oil filter; reset reminder light

o Rotate tires1

o Measure thickness of brake pads and runout of brake rotors

o Replace air conditioner filter

o Replace brake fluid

o Replace engine air filter

o Replace Smart Key battery

o Visually inspect brake pads, calipers and rotors

o Check installation of driver’s floor mat

o Road-test vehicle

o Inspect the following:___Axle shaft boots

___Ball joints and dust covers

___Body

___Brake lines and hoses

___Engine coolant (see page 69)

___Exhaust pipes and mountings

___Front differential oil (GS 350 AWD, LS 460 AWD)

___Fuel lines and connections, fuel tank bandand fuel tank vapor vent system hoses

Additional Maintenance Required If You Drive Primarily Under the Following Conditions

Driving on dirt roads or dusty roads:

o Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis

Driving while towing:

o Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis (ES)

___Fuel tank cap gasket

___Rack and pinion assembly

___Rear differential oil (GS, LS)

___Steering linkage and boots

___Transfer case for signs of leakage (GS 350 AWD, LS 460 AWD)

___Transmission for signs of leakage

Date: _____________________________ Mileage: ____________________________

Notes:

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42 Months or 35,000 Mileso Replace engine oil and oil filter; reset

reminder light

o Rotate tires1

o Visually inspect brake pads, calipers and rotors

o Check installation of driver’s floor mat

o Road-test vehicle

Additional Maintenance Required If You Drive Primarily Under the Following Conditions

Driving on dirt roads or dusty roads:

o Inspect axle shaft boots

o Inspect ball joints and dust covers

o Inspect engine air filter

o Inspect steering linkage and boots

o Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis

Driving while towing:

o Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis (ES)

Date: _________ Mileage: _________

Notes:

48 Months or 40,000 Mileso Replace engine oil and oil filter; reset

reminder light

o Rotate tires1

o Measure thickness of brake pads and rotors(LS 460 with Sport Package)

o Replace air conditioner filter (LS)

o Replace Smart Key battery

o Visually inspect brake pads, calipers and rotors

o Check installation of driver’s floor mat

o Road-test vehicle

Additional Maintenance Required If You Drive Primarily Under the Following Conditions

Driving on dirt roads or dusty roads:

o Inspect axle shaft boots

o Inspect ball joints and dust covers

o Inspect engine air filter

o Inspect steering linkage and boots

o Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis

Driving while towing:

o Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis (ES)

Date: _________ Mileage: _________

Notes:

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1Applies to models with same size front and rear tires and wheels.

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54 Months or 45,000 Mileso Replace engine oil and oil filter; reset reminder light

o Rotate tires1

o Clean air conditioner filter (ES, GS)

o Visually inspect brake pads, calipers and rotors

o Check installation of driver’s floor mat

o Road-test vehicle

o Inspect the following:___Axle shaft boots

___Ball joints and dust covers

___Body

___Brake lines and hoses

___Engine coolant (see page 69)

___Exhaust pipes and mountings

Additional Maintenance Required If You Drive Primarily Under the Following Conditions

Driving on dirt roads or dusty roads:

o Inspect engine air filter

o Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis

Driving while towing:

o Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis (ES)

___Front differential oil (GS 350 AWD, LS 460 AWD)

___Rack and pinion assembly

___Rear differential oil (GS, LS)

___Steering linkage and boots

Date: _____________________________ Mileage: ____________________________

Notes:

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60 Months or 50,000 Mileso Replace engine oil and oil filter; reset

reminder light

o Rotate tires1

o Measure thickness of brake pads and rotors(LS 460 with Sport Package)

o Replace air conditioner filter (LS)

o Replace Smart Key battery

o Visually inspect brake pads, calipers and rotors

o Check installation of driver’s floor mat

o Road-test vehicle

Additional Maintenance Required If You Drive Primarily Under the Following Conditions

Driving on dirt roads or dusty roads:

o Inspect axle shaft boots

o Inspect ball joints and dust covers

o Inspect engine air filter

o Inspect steering linkage and boots

o Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis

Driving while towing:

o Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis (ES)

Date: _________ Mileage: _________

Notes:

66 Months or 55,000 Mileso Replace engine oil and oil filter; reset

reminder light

o Rotate tires1

o Visually inspect brake pads, calipers and rotors

o Check installation of driver’s floor mat

o Road-test vehicle

Additional Maintenance Required If You Drive Primarily Under the Following Conditions

Driving on dirt roads or dusty roads:

o Inspect axle shaft boots

o Inspect ball joints and dust covers

o Inspect engine air filter

o Inspect steering linkage and boots

o Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis

Driving while towing:

o Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis (ES)

Date: _________ Mileage: _________

Notes:

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1Applies to models with same size front and rear tires and wheels.

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72 Months or 60,000 Mileso Replace engine oil and oil filter; reset reminder light

o Rotate tires1

o Measure thickness of brake pads and runout of brake rotors

o Replace air conditioner filter

o Replace brake fluid

o Replace engine air filter

o Inspect the following:___Axle shaft boots

___Ball joints and dust covers

___Body

___Brake lines and hoses

___Drive belt

___Engine coolant (see page 69)

___Exhaust pipes and mountings

___Front differential oil (GS 350 AWD, LS 460 AWD)

___Fuel lines and connections, fuel tank band and fueltank vapor vent system hoses

Additional Maintenance Required If You Drive Primarily Under the Following Conditions

Driving on dirt roads or dusty roads:

o Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis

Driving while towing:

o Replace transmission fluid (ES only; use type ATFWS or equivalent)

o Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis (ES)

___Fuel tank cap gasket

___Rack and pinion assembly

___Rear differential oil (GS, LS)

___Steering linkage and boots

___Transfer case for signs of leakage (GS 350 AWD, LS 460 AWD)

___Transmission for signs of leakage

Date: _____________________________ Mileage: ____________________________

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2Required under the terms of the Emission Control Warranty.

o Replace Smart Key battery

o Replace spark plugs (GS, LS)2

o Visually inspect brake pads, calipers and rotors

o Check installation of driver’s floor mat

o Road-test vehicle

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78 Months or 65,000 Mileso Replace engine oil and oil filter; reset

reminder light

o Rotate tires1

o Visually inspect brake pads, calipers and rotors

o Check installation of driver’s floor mat

o Road-test vehicle

Additional Maintenance Required If You Drive Primarily Under the Following Conditions

Driving on dirt roads or dusty roads:

o Inspect axle shaft boots

o Inspect ball joints and dust covers

o Inspect engine air filter

o Inspect steering linkage and boots

o Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis

Driving while towing:

o Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis (ES)

Date: _________ Mileage: _________

Notes:

84 Months or 70,000 Mileso Replace engine oil and oil filter; reset

reminder light

o Rotate tires1

o Measure thickness of brake pads and rotors(LS 460 with Sport Package)

o Replace air conditioner filter (LS)

o Replace Smart Key battery

o Visually inspect brake pads, calipers and rotors

o Check installation of driver’s floor mat

o Road-test vehicle

Additional Maintenance Required If You Drive Primarily Under the Following Conditions

Driving on dirt roads or dusty roads:

o Inspect axle shaft boots

o Inspect ball joints and dust covers

o Inspect engine air filter

o Inspect steering linkage and boots

o Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis

Driving while towing:

o Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis (ES)

Date: _________ Mileage: _________

Notes:

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1Applies to models with same size front and rear tires and wheels.

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90 Months or 75,000 Mileso Replace engine oil and oil filter; reset reminder light

o Rotate tires1

o Clean air conditioner filter (ES, GS)

o Visually inspect brake pads, calipers and rotors

o Check installation of driver’s floor mat

o Road-test vehicle

o Inspect the following:___Axle shaft boots

___Ball joints and dust covers

___Body

___Brake lines and hoses

___Drive belt

___Engine coolant (see page 69)

Additional Maintenance Required If You Drive Primarily Under the Following Conditions

Driving on dirt roads or dusty roads:

o Inspect engine air filter

o Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis

Driving while towing:

o Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis (ES)

___Exhaust pipes and mountings

___Front differential oil (GS 350 AWD,LS 460 AWD)

___Rack and pinion assembly

___Rear differential oil (GS, LS)

___Steering linkage and boots

Date: _____________________________ Mileage: ____________________________

Notes:

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96 Months or 80,000 Mileso Replace engine oil and oil filter; reset

reminder light

o Rotate tires1

o Measure thickness of brake pads and rotors(LS 460 with Sport Package)

o Replace air conditioner filter (LS)

o Replace Smart Key battery

o Visually inspect brake pads, calipers and rotors

o Check installation of driver’s floor mat

o Road-test vehicle

Additional Maintenance Required If You Drive Primarily Under the Following Conditions

Driving on dirt roads or dusty roads:

o Inspect axle shaft boots

o Inspect ball joints and dust covers

o Inspect engine air filter

o Inspect steering linkage and boots

o Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis

Driving while towing:

o Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis (ES)

Date: _________ Mileage: _________

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102 Months or 85,000 Mileso Replace engine oil and oil filter; reset

reminder light

o Rotate tires1

o Visually inspect brake pads, calipers and rotors

o Check installation of driver’s floor mat

o Road-test vehicle

Additional Maintenance Required If You Drive Primarily Under the Following Conditions

Driving on dirt roads or dusty roads:

o Inspect axle shaft boots

o Inspect ball joints and dust covers

o Inspect engine air filter

o Inspect steering linkage and boots

o Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis

Driving while towing:

o Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis (ES)

Date: _________ Mileage: _________

Notes:

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108 Months or 90,000 Mileso Replace engine oil and oil filter; reset reminder light

o Rotate tires1

o Measure thickness of brake pads and runout of brake rotors

o Replace air conditioner filter

o Replace brake fluid

o Replace engine air filter

o Inspect the following:___Axle shaft boots

___Ball joints and dust covers

___Body

___Brake lines and hoses

___Drive belt

___Engine coolant (see page 69)

___Exhaust pipes and mountings

___Front differential oil (GS 350 AWD, LS 460 AWD)

___Fuel lines and connections, fuel tank band and fueltank vapor vent system hoses

Additional Maintenance Required If You Drive Primarily Under the Following Conditions

Driving on dirt roads or dusty roads:

o Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis

Driving while towing:

o Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis (ES)

___Fuel tank cap gasket

___Rack and pinion assembly

___Rear differential oil (GS, LS)

___Steering linkage and boots

___Transfer case for signs of leakage (GS 350 AWD, LS 460 AWD)

___Transmission for signs of leakage

Date: _____________________________ Mileage: ____________________________

Notes:

o Replace Smart Key battery

o Visually inspect brake pads, calipers and rotors

o Check installation of driver’s floor mat

o Road-test vehicle

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114 Months or 95,000 Mileso Replace engine oil and oil filter; reset

reminder light

o Rotate tires1

o Visually inspect brake pads, calipers and rotors

o Check installation of driver’s floor mat

o Road-test vehicle

Additional Maintenance Required If You Drive Primarily Under the Following Conditions

Driving on dirt roads or dusty roads:

o Inspect axle shaft boots

o Inspect ball joints and dust covers

o Inspect engine air filter

o Inspect steering linkage and boots

o Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis

Driving while towing:

o Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis (ES)

Date: _________ Mileage: _________

Notes:

120 Months or 100,000 Mileso Replace engine oil and oil filter; reset

reminder light

o Rotate tires1

o Measure thickness of brake pads and rotors(LS 460 with Sport Package)

o Replace air conditioner filter (LS)

o Replace engine coolant (see page 69)

o Replace Smart Key battery

o Visually inspect brake pads, calipers and rotors

o Check installation of driver’s floor mat

o Road-test vehicle

Additional Maintenance Required If You Drive Primarily Under the Following Conditions

Driving on dirt roads or dusty roads:

o Inspect axle shaft boots

o Inspect ball joints and dust covers

o Inspect engine air filter

o Inspect steering linkage and boots

o Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis

Driving while towing:

o Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis (ES)

Date: _________ Mileage: _________

Notes:

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1Applies to models with same size front and rear tires and wheels.

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126 Months or 105,000 Mileso Replace engine oil and oil filter; reset reminder light

o Rotate tires1

o Clean air conditioner filter (ES, GS)

o Visually inspect brake pads, calipers and rotors

o Check installation of driver’s floor mat

o Road-test vehicle

o Inspect the following:___Axle shaft boots

___Ball joints and dust covers

___Body

___Brake lines and hoses

___Drive belt

___Exhaust pipes and mountings

Additional Maintenance Required If You Drive Primarily Under the Following Conditions

Driving on dirt roads or dusty roads:

o Inspect engine air filter

o Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis

Driving while towing:

o Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis (ES)

___Front differential oil (GS 350 AWD, LS 460 AWD)

___Rack and pinion assembly

___Rear differential oil (GS, LS)

___Steering linkage and boots

Date: _____________________________ Mileage: ____________________________

Notes:

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132 Months or 110,000 Mileso Replace engine oil and oil filter; reset

reminder light

o Rotate tires1

o Measure thickness of brake pads and rotors(LS 460 with Sport Package)

o Replace air conditioner filter (LS)

o Replace Smart Key battery

o Visually inspect brake pads, calipers and rotors

o Check installation of driver’s floor mat

o Road-test vehicle

Additional Maintenance Required If You Drive Primarily Under the Following Conditions

Driving on dirt roads or dusty roads:

o Inspect axle shaft boots

o Inspect ball joints and dust covers

o Inspect engine air filter

o Inspect steering linkage and boots

o Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis

Driving while towing:

o Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis (ES)

Date: _________ Mileage: _________

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138 Months or 115,000 Mileso Replace engine oil and oil filter; reset

reminder light

o Rotate tires1

o Inspect engine coolant (see page 69)

o Visually inspect brake pads, calipers and rotors

o Check installation of driver’s floor mat

o Road-test vehicle

Additional Maintenance Required If You Drive Primarily Under the Following Conditions

Driving on dirt roads or dusty roads:

o Inspect axle shaft boots

o Inspect ball joints and dust covers

o Inspect engine air filter

o Inspect steering linkage and boots

o Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis

Driving while towing:

o Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis (ES)

Date: _________ Mileage: _________

Notes:

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1Applies to models with same size front and rear tires and wheels.

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144 Months or 120,000 Mileso Replace engine oil and oil filter; reset reminder light

o Rotate tires1

o Measure thickness of brake pads and runout of brake rotors

o Replace air conditioner filter

o Replace brake fluid

o Replace engine air filter

o Inspect the following:___Axle shaft boots

___Ball joints and dust covers

___Body

___Brake lines and hoses

___Drive belt

___Exhaust pipes and mountings

___Front differential oil (GS 350 AWD, LS 460 AWD)

___Fuel lines and connections, fuel tank band and fueltank vapor vent system hoses

Additional Maintenance Required If You Drive Primarily Under the Following Conditions

Driving on dirt roads or dusty roads:

o Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis

Driving while towing:

o Replace transmission fluid (ES only; use type ATFWS or equivalent)

o Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis (ES)

___Fuel tank cap gasket

___Rack and pinion assembly

___Rear differential oil (GS, LS)

___Steering linkage and boots

___Transfer case for signs of leakage (GS 350 AWD, LS 460 AWD)

___Transmission for signs of leakage

Date: _____________________________ Mileage: ____________________________

Notes:

2Required under the terms of the Emission Control Warranty.

o Replace Smart Key battery

o Replace spark plugs2 (for ES 350, use Denso FK20HR11 plugs or equivalent)

o Visually inspect brake pads, calipers and rotors

o Check installation of driver’s floor mat

o Road-test vehicle

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150 Months or 125,000 Mileso Replace engine oil and oil filter; reset

reminder light

o Rotate tires1

o Visually inspect brake pads, calipers and rotors

o Check installation of driver’s floor mat

o Road-test vehicle

Additional Maintenance Required If You Drive Primarily Under the Following Conditions

Driving on dirt roads or dusty roads:

o Inspect axle shaft boots

o Inspect ball joints and dust covers

o Inspect engine air filter

o Inspect steering linkage and boots

o Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis

Driving while towing:

o Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis (ES)

Date: _________ Mileage: _________

Notes:

156 Months or 130,000 Mileso Replace engine oil and oil filter; reset

reminder light

o Rotate tires1

o Inspect engine coolant (see page 69)

o Measure thickness of brake pads and rotors(LS 460 with Sport Package)

o Replace air conditioner filter (LS)

o Replace Smart Key battery

o Visually inspect brake pads, calipers and rotors

o Check installation of driver’s floor mat

o Road-test vehicle

Additional Maintenance Required If You Drive Primarily Under the Following Conditions

Driving on dirt roads or dusty roads:

o Inspect axle shaft boots

o Inspect ball joints and dust covers

o Inspect engine air filter

o Inspect steering linkage and boots

o Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis

Driving while towing:

o Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis (ES)

Date: _________ Mileage: _________

Notes:

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1Applies to models with same size front and rear tires and wheels.

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162 Months or 135,000 Mileso Replace engine oil and oil filter; reset reminder light

o Rotate tires1

o Clean air conditioner filter (ES, GS)

o Visually inspect brake pads, calipers and rotors

o Check installation of driver’s floor mat

o Road-test vehicle

o Inspect the following:___Axle shaft boots

___Ball joints and dust covers

___Body

___Brake lines and hoses

___Drive belt

___Exhaust pipes and mountings

Additional Maintenance Required If You Drive Primarily Under the Following Conditions

Driving on dirt roads or dusty roads:

o Inspect engine air filter

o Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis

Driving while towing:

o Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis (ES)

___Front differential oil (GS 350 AWD, LS 460 AWD)

___Rack and pinion assembly

___Rear differential oil (GS, LS)

___Steering linkage and boots

Date: _____________________________ Mileage: ____________________________

Notes:

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168 Months or 140,000 Mileso Replace engine oil and oil filter; reset

reminder light

o Rotate tires1

o Measure thickness of brake pads and rotors(LS 460 with Sport Package)

o Replace air conditioner filter (LS)

o Replace Smart Key battery

o Visually inspect brake pads, calipers and rotors

o Check installation of driver’s floor mat

o Road-test vehicle

Additional Maintenance Required If You Drive Primarily Under the Following Conditions

Driving on dirt roads or dusty roads:

o Inspect axle shaft boots

o Inspect ball joints and dust covers

o Inspect engine air filter

o Inspect steering linkage and boots

o Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis

Driving while towing:

o Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis (ES)

Date: _________ Mileage: _________

Notes:

174 Months or 145,000 Mileso Replace engine oil and oil filter; reset

reminder light

o Rotate tires1

o Inspect engine coolant (see page 69)

o Visually inspect brake pads, calipers and rotors

o Check installation of driver’s floor mat

o Road-test vehicle

Additional Maintenance Required If You Drive Primarily Under the Following Conditions

Driving on dirt roads or dusty roads:

o Inspect axle shaft boots

o Inspect ball joints and dust covers

o Inspect engine air filter

o Inspect steering linkage and boots

o Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis

Driving while towing:

o Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis (ES)

Date: _________ Mileage: _________

Notes:

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1Applies to models with same size front and rear tires and wheels.

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180 Months or 150,000 Mileso Replace engine oil and oil filter; reset reminder light

o Rotate tires1

o Measure thickness of brake pads and runout of brake rotors

o Replace air conditioner filter

o Replace brake fluid

o Replace engine air filter

o Inspect the following:___Axle shaft boots

___Ball joints and dust covers

___Body

___Brake lines and hoses

___Drive belt

___Exhaust pipes and mountings

___Front differential oil (GS 350 AWD, LS 460 AWD)

___Fuel lines and connections, fuel tank bandand fuel tank vapor vent system hoses

Additional Maintenance Required If You Drive Primarily Under the Following Conditions

Driving on dirt roads or dusty roads:

o Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis

Driving while towing:

o Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis (ES)

___Fuel tank cap gasket

___Rack and pinion assembly

___Rear differential oil (GS, LS)

___Steering linkage and boots

___Transfer case for signs of leakage(GS 350 AWD, LS 460 AWD)

___Transmission for signs of leakage

Date: _____________________________ Mileage: ____________________________

Notes:

o Replace engine coolant (see page 69)

o Replace Smart Key battery

o Visually inspect brake pads, calipers and rotors

o Check installation of driver’s floor mat

o Road-test vehicle

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The following descriptions are provid-ed to give you a better understandingof the maintenance services thatshould be performed on your vehicle.The scheduled maintenance log indi-cates at which time/mileage intervalseach service should be performed.Please note that many maintenanceservices should be performed only by a qualified technician.

Air Conditioner FilterClean or replace at specified inter-vals. More frequent cleaning orreplacement may be required whendriving in dusty conditions, heavy traf-fic areas, urban areas, desert areas ordirt roads. Refer to your Owner’sManual for service details.

Axle Shaft BootsCheck the axle shaft boots andclamps for cracks, deterioration anddamage. Replace any damaged partsand, if necessary, repack the grease.A qualified technician should performthese operations.

Ball Joints and Dust CoversCheck the suspension and steeringlinkage ball joints for looseness anddamage. Check all dust covers fordeterioration and damage. A qualifiedtechnician should perform theseinspections.

Body InspectionVisually check for corrosion, scratch-es and other damage. Check outerbody panels, inner panels of the hoodand doors, and underneath the vehi-cle. Apply touch-up paint to any chipsand scratches or have them repairedby a qualified technician.

Brake FluidReplace using fluid type specified in your Owner’s Manual. A qualifiedtechnician should perform this operation.

Brake Lines and HosesVisually inspect for proper installation.Check for chafing, cracks, deteriora-tion and signs of leakage. Replace any deteriorated or damaged parts. A qualified technician should performthese operations.

For further information on maintenance services that youcan perform yourself, see themaintenance sections of yourOwner’s Manual.

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Brake Pads, Calipers and RotorsCheck brake pads and rotors forexcessive wear; check brake rotorsfor runout. Check brake calipers forfluid leakage. Some models areequipped with directional rotors.When servicing these rotors, reinstallat same location. A qualified techni-cian should perform these operations.See inside front cover for additionalbrake information.

Differential OilInspect each differential componentfor signs of leakage. If you discoverany leakage, have it repaired immedi-ately by a qualified technician. Referto your Owner’s Manual for fluidspecifications.

Drive BeltInspect for cracks, excessive wearand oiliness. Check the belt tensionand adjust if necessary. Replace thebelt if it is damaged.

Driver’s Floor Mat• Only use the driver’s floor mat

designed specifically for themodel and model year of yourvehicle, such as Lexus Genuinefloor mats.

• Always properly secure the dri-ver’s floor mat using the retaininghooks.

• Never install another floor maton top of the existing driver’sfloor mat.

• Never install the driver’s floormat upside down.

Engine Air FilterCheck for excessive dirt, damage andoiliness. Replace if necessary.

Engine CoolantWhen inspecting, visually check the engine coolant level on the see-through reservoir. Add coolant asnecessary. When replacing, drain and flush the cooling system and refillwith coolant. Always use Genuine Toyota Super Long-Life Coolant orsimilar high-quality non-silicate, non-amine, non-nitrate, non-borate ethyl-ene-glycol coolant with long-lifehybrid organic acid technology (i.e., a combination of low phosphates andorganic acids). Check that the radia-tor is not blocked with leaves, dirt orinsects and clean if necessary. Alsocheck the hose connections for cor-rosion and condition of installation. A qualified technician should performthese operations.

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Note: Initial replacement is at 120months/100,000 miles. Replaceevery 60 months/50,000 milesthereafter.

Engine Oil and Oil FilterReplace the oil filter and drain andrefill the engine oil at specified inter-vals. For recommended oil grade and viscosity, refer to your Owner’sManual. The vehicle is equipped witha replaceable oil-filter element andoil-filter cap O-ring; replace both ateach oil change. For instructions onhow to reset the reminder light, referto your Owner’s Manual.

Exhaust Pipes and MountingsVisually inspect the exhaust pipes,muffler and hangers for cracks, deterioration and damage. Startthe engine and listen carefully for any exhaust leakage. Tighten connec-tions and replace parts as necessary.

Fuel Lines and Connections, FuelTank Band and Fuel Tank VaporVent System HosesVisually inspect for corrosion, dam-age, cracks, and loose or leaking connections. Tighten connections and replace parts as necessary.

Fuel Tank Cap GasketVisually inspect for cracks, deterio-ration and damage and replace if necessary.

Nuts and Bolts on ChassisCheck that tightness of the seat-mounting bolts and front/rear suspen-sion-member retaining bolts matchestorque measurements specified in theRepair Manual.

Power Steering Fluid (ES)When inspecting, visually check thepower steering fluid level on the see-through reservoir. Add fluid as neces-sary. For fluid specifications, refer toyour Owner's Manual.

Rack and Pinion AssemblyInspect the rack and pinion assemblyfor signs of leakage, damage andloose electrical connections. Tightenconnections and if you discover anyleakage or damage, have it repairedimmediately by a qualified technician.

Road TestWhile driving the vehicle, check forproper operation of engine, transmis-sion, brakes and steering. Also checkthe parking brake, and check forabnormal noise or vibration from anypart of the vehicle.

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Spark PlugsReplace at specified interval. Installnew plugs of the same type as origi-nally equipped. A qualified technicianshould perform this operation. Toensure optimum engine performanceon ES 350, replace only with DensoFK20HR11 plugs or equivalent.

Steering Linkage and BootsWith the vehicle stopped, check forexcessive freeplay in the steeringwheel. Inspect the linkage for bendingand damage and the dust boots fordeterioration, cracks and damage.Replace any damaged parts. A quali-fied technician should perform theseoperations.

Timing ChainThe timing chain requires no periodicinspection.

Tire RotationSee your Owner’s Manual for tirerotation requirements. Check tirepressure and check tires for damageand uneven wear. If the vehicle isequipped with a spare tire, check thecondition and pressure of the spare.

Tire-Pressure Warning SensorsA tire-pressure sensor is mounted oneach full-size wheel. These sensors do not require periodic maintenance.When a sensor’s long-life lithium bat-tery becomes discharged, the batteryshould be replaced by a qualifiedtechnician following procedures inLexus service and repair publications.

Transfer Case/Transmission Inspect each transfer case/transmis-sion component for signs of leakage.If you discover any leakage, have itrepaired immediately by a qualifiedtechnician.

Note: The transfer case/transmissionand transmission fluid are a complete-ly sealed unit. Therefore, periodicchecks and replacement of the trans-mission fluid are not required, andthere is no dipstick on the transmis-sion. Any repairs that require addingor replacing fluid should be per-formed by a qualified technician fol-lowing procedures in Lexus serviceand repair publications.

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Model

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In-service date

Mileage at delivery

Selling dealership

Selling dealership phone number

Vehicle Identification Number

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