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EXPLANATION OF MAINTENANCE ITEMS
MAINTENANCE
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 time/mileage intervals each
service should be performed.
Please note that many maintenance
services should be performed
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 qualified technician should
perform these inspections.
Battery: 12-Volt
(Auxiliary Battery)
The original-equipment 12-volt battery,
located on the right side of the
luggage compartment, is a sealed,
maintenance-free special-application
battery that is different from a
conventional automotive battery.
Replacement batteries are available
from your Lexus dealership.
Battery: Hybrid
(Traction Battery)
The hybrid battery is a NiMH (nickel
metal hydride) compact, high-output
battery. This battery does not require
regular maintenance. However, if the
vehicle is parked for a long time, the
hybrid battery will discharge gradually.
To keep the hybrid battery in good
condition, drive the vehicle at least
once every several months for at least
30 minutes or 10 miles. If the hybrid
battery becomes fully discharged and
the vehicle will not start even with
a jump-start to the 12-volt battery,
contact your Lexus dealership.
Any repairs to the hybrid battery or
hybrid system should be performed
by a qualified technician following
procedures in Lexus service and
repair publications. Please refer to
the important safety precautions on
the inside front cover of this booklet.
For further information on
maintenance services that you
can perform yourself, see the
maintenance sections of your
Owner’s Manual.
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