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6-2. Maintenance
6-2.Maintenance
Q Where to go for maintenance service?
In order to maintain your vehicle in the best
possible condition, Lexus recommends that
maintenance service operations as well as
other inspections and repairs be carried out
by authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus
authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer. For repairs and services covered
by your warranty, please visit an authorized
Lexus retailer or repairer, who will use gen-
uine Lexus parts in repairing any difficulties
you may encounter. There can also be
advantages in utilizing authorized Lexus
retailers or repairers for non-warranty
repairs and services, as members of the
Lexus network will be able to expertly assist
you with any difficulties you may encounter.
Your Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer will per-
form all of the scheduled maintenance on
your vehicle reliably and economically due
to their experience with Lexus vehicles.
Scheduled maintenance should be
performed at specified intervals
according to the maintenance sched-
ule.
For details about maintenance items and
schedules, refer to the “Lexus Service
Booklet” or “Lexus Warranty Booklet”.
What about do-it-yourself mainte-
nance?
Many of the maintenance items are easy to
do yourself if you have a little mechanical
ability and a few basic automotive tools.
Note, however, that some maintenance
tasks require special tools and skills. These
are best performed by qualified techni-
cians. Even if you’re an experienced do-it-
yourself mechanic, we recommend that
repairs and maintenance be conducted by
any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus
authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer. Any authorized Lexus retailer or
repairer will keep a record of maintenance,
which could be useful should you ever
require Warranty Service. Should you
choose to select a qualified and equipped
professional other than an authorized
Lexus repairer to service or maintain your
vehicle, we recommend that you request
that a record of maintenance be kept.
Q Does your vehicle need repairs?
Be on the alert for changes in performance
and sounds, and visual tip-offs that indicate
service is needed. Some important clues
are:
O Engine missing, stumbling or pinging
Maintenance requirements
To ensure safe and economical
driving, day-to-day care and regu-
lar maintenance are essential.
Lexus recommends the following
maintenance:
Q If your vehicle is not properly main-
tained
Improper maintenance could result in
serious damage to the vehicle and possi-
ble death or serious injury.
Q Handling of the 12-volt battery
12-volt battery posts, terminals and
related accessories contain lead and
lead compounds which are known to
cause brain damage. Wash your hands
after handling. (P.371)
Scheduled maintenance
Do-it-yourself maintenance
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