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5-5. Using the other interior features

Interio

r fe

atures

for 2 seconds and release it. Repeat
this sequence (press/hold/release)
up to 3 times to complete pro-
gramming.

If the garage door opener motor operates
when the HomeLink

button is pressed,

the garage door opener motor recognizes
the HomeLink

signal.

■

Enabling 2-way communication
with a garage door (only available
for compatible devices)

When enabled, 2-way communication
allows you to check the status of the
opening and closing of a garage door
through indicators in your vehicle.
2-way communication is only available
if the garage door opener motor used
is a compatible device. (To check
device compatibility, refer to
www.homelink.com.)

Within 5 seconds after program-
ming the garage door opener has
been completed, if the garage door
opener motor is trained to Home-
Link

, both garage door operation

indicators will flash rapidly (green)
and the light on the garage door
opener motor will blink twice, indi-
cating that 2-way communication is
enabled.

If the indicators do not flash, perform

and

within the first 10 presses of the Home-

Link

button after programming has been

completed.

Press a programmed HomeLink

button to operate a garage door.

Within 1 minute of pressing the
HomeLink

button, after the

garage door operation has
stopped, press the “Learn” or
“Smart” button on the garage door
opener motor. Within 5 seconds of
the establishment of 2-way com-
munication with the garage door
opener, both garage door opera-
tion indicators in the vehicle will
flash rapidly (green) and the light
on the garage door opener motor
will blink twice, indicating that
2-way communication is enabled.

■

Reprogramming a single Home-
Link

button

When the following procedure is per-
formed, buttons which already have
devices registered to them can be
overwritten:

With one hand, press and hold the
desired HomeLink

button.

When the HomeLink

indicator

starts flashing (orange), continue to
hold the HomeLink

button and

perform “Programming Home-
Link

”

(it takes 20 seconds for

the HomeLink

indicator to start

flashing).

■

Before programming

●

Install a new battery in the transmitter.

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●

The battery side of the transmitter must
be pointed away from the HomeLink

Press the appropriate HomeLink

button. The HomeLink

indicator light

should turn on.
The status of the opening and closing
of a garage door is shown by the indi-
cators.

Opening
Closing

This function is only available if the garage
door opener motor used is a compatible
device. (To check device compatibility,
refer to www.homelink.com.)

The indicators can operate within
approximately 820 ft. (250 m) of the
garage door. However, if there are
obstructions between the garage door
and the vehicle, such as houses and

trees, feedback signals from the
garage door may not be received.
To recall the previous door operation
status, press and release either Home-

Link

buttons

and

simultaneously. The

last recorded status will be displayed
for 3 seconds.

Press and hold the 2 outside buttons
for 10 seconds until the HomeLink

indicator light changes from continu-
ously lit (orange) to rapidly flashing
(green).

If you sell your vehicle, be sure to erase the
programs stored in the HomeLink

mem-

ory.

Operating HomeLink

Color

Status

Orange (flashing)

Currently open-
ing/closing

Green

Opening/closing has
completed

Red (flashing)

Feedback signals
cannot be received

A
B

Erasing the entire HomeLink

memory (all three codes)

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: If equipped

To turn the compass on or off, press
and hold the switch for 3 seconds.

Directions are displayed as follows:

■

Conditions unfavorable to correct

operation

The compass may not show the correct

direction in the following conditions:

●

The vehicle is stopped immediately after

turning.

●

The vehicle is on an inclined surface.

●

The vehicle is in a place where the earth’s

magnetic field is subject to interference

by artificial magnetic fields (under-

ground car park/parking lot, under a

steel tower, between buildings, roof car

park/parking lot, near an intersection,

near a large vehicle, etc.).

●

The vehicle has become magnetized.

(There is a magnet or metal object near

the inside rear view mirror.)

●

The battery has been disconnected.

●

A door is open.

Compass

The compass on the inside rear
view mirror indicates the direction
in which the vehicle is heading.

Operation and displays

Display

Direction

“N”

North

“NE”

Northeast

“E”

East

“SE”

Southeast

“S”

South

“SW”

Southwest

“W”

West

“NW”

Northwest

WARNING

■

While driving the vehicle

Do not adjust the display. Adjust the dis-

play only when the vehicle is stopped.

NOTICE

■

To avoid compass malfunctions

Do not place magnets or any metal

objects near the inside rear view mirror.

Doing this may cause the compass sen-

sor to malfunction.

■

To ensure normal operation of the

compass

●

Do not perform circling calibration of

the compass in a place where the

earth’s magnetic field is subject to

interference by artificial magnetic

fields.

●

During calibration, do not operate

electric systems (moon roof, power

windows, etc.) as they may interfere

with the calibration.

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Deviation

The direction display deviates from the
true direction determined by the
earth’s magnetic field. The amount of
deviation varies according to the geo-
graphic position of the vehicle.

If you cross over a map boundary shown in
illustration, the compass will deviate.
To obtain higher precision or perfect cali-
bration, refer to the following.

■

Deviation calibration

Stop the vehicle.

Press and hold the switch for 6 sec-
onds.

A number (1 to 15) appears on the com-

pass display.

Press the switch and, referring to
the map above, select the number
of the zone where you are.

If the direction is displayed several seconds

after adjustment, the calibration is com-

plete.

■

Circling calibration

Stop the vehicle in a place where it
is safe to drive in a circle.

Press and hold the switch for 9 sec-
onds.

“C” appears on the compass display.

Drive the vehicle at 5 mph (8
km/h) or less in a circle until a
direction is displayed.

Calibrating the compass

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Maintenance and care

6-1. Maintenance and care

Cleaning and protecting the vehi-

cle exterior................................

240

Cleaning and protecting the vehi-

cle interior .................................

243

6-2. Maintenance

Maintenance requirements ..

246

General maintenance.............

247

Emission inspection and mainte-

nance (I/M) programs .........

250

6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance

Do-it-yourself service precautions

.........................................................

251

Hood...............................................

253

Positioning a floor jack............

253

Engine compartment...............

255

Tires ................................................

263

Tire inflation pressure...............

271

Wheels...........................................

272

Air conditioning filter...............

273

Electronic key battery.............

275

Checking and replacing fuses

........................................................

276

Headlight aim..............................

278

Light bulbs....................................

279

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6-1. Maintenance and care

6-1.Maintenance and care



Working from top to bottom, liber-
ally apply water to the vehicle body,
wheel wells and underside of the
vehicle to remove any dirt and dust.



Wash the vehicle body using a
sponge or soft cloth, such as a
chamois.



For hard-to-remove marks, use car
wash soap and rinse thoroughly with
water.



Wipe away any water.



Wax the vehicle when the water-
proof coating deteriorates.

If water does not bead on a clean surface,
apply wax when the vehicle body is cool.

■

Black stainless steel window moldings (F

SPORT models)

The stainless steel window moldings are

made of black oxide coated stainless steel.
When cleaning the vehicle, do not scrub the

moldings with an abrasive cleaner as their

finish may be damaged or the color may

change.

■

Self-restoring coat

The vehicle body has a self-restoring coat-

ing that is resistant to small surface

scratches caused in a car wash etc.

●

The coating lasts for 5 to 8 years from

when the vehicle is delivered from the

plant.

●

The restoration time differs depending on

the depth of the scratch and outside tem-

perature.

The restoration time may become shorter

when the coating is warmed by applying

warm water.

●

Deep scratches caused by keys, coins,

etc. cannot be restored.

●

Do not use wax that contains abrasives.

■

Automatic car washes

●

Fold the mirrors before washing the vehi-

cle. Start washing from the front of the

vehicle. Make sure to extend the mirrors

before driving.

●

Brushes used in automatic car washes

may scratch the vehicle surface, parts

(wheel, etc.) and damage the paint.

■

High pressure car washes

As water may enter the cabin, do not bring

the nozzle tip near the gaps around the

doors or perimeter of the windows, or spray

these areas continuously.

■

When using a car wash

If the door handle becomes wet while the

electronic key is within the effective range,

the door may lock and unlock repeatedly. In

that case, follow the following correction

procedures to wash the vehicle:

●

Place the key in a position 6 ft. (2 m) or

more separate from the vehicle while the

vehicle is being washed. (Take care to

ensure that the key is not stolen.)

●

Set the electronic key to battery-saving

mode to disable the smart access system

with push-button start. (



P.93)

■

Wheels and wheel ornaments

●

Remove any dirt immediately by using a

neutral detergent.

●

Wash detergent off with water immedi-

Cleaning and protecting the
vehicle exterior

Perform cleaning in a manner
appropriate to each component
and its material.

Cleaning instructions

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ately after use.

●

To protect the paint from damage, make

sure to observe the following precau-

tions.

• Do not use acidic, alkaline or abrasive

detergent

• Do not use hard brushes

• Do not use detergent on the wheels when

they are hot, such as after driving or park-

ing in hot weather

■

Brake caliper coating (F SPORT mod-

els)

●

When using detergent, use neutral deter-

gent. Do not use hard brushes or abra-

sive cleaners, as they will damage the

paint.

●

Do not use detergent on the brake cali-

pers when they are hot.

●

Wash detergent off immediately after

use.

■

Brake pads and calipers

Rust may form if the vehicle is parked with

wet brake pads or disc rotors, causing them

to stick. Before parking the vehicle after it is

washed, drive slowly and apply the brakes

several times to dry the parts.

■

Bumpers

Do not scrub with abrasive cleaners.

■

Side windows water-repellent coating

(if equipped)

●

The following precautions can extend the

effectiveness of the water-repellent coat-

ing.

• Remove any dirt, etc. from the side win-

dows regularly.

• Do not allow dirt and dust to accumulate

on the windows for a long period.

Clean the windows with a soft, damp

cloth as soon as possible.

• Do not use wax or glass cleaners that

contain abrasives when cleaning the win-

dows.

• Do not use any metallic objects to

remove condensation build up.

●

When the water-repellent performance

has become insufficient, the coating can

be repaired. Contact your Lexus dealer.

■

Plated portions

If dirt cannot be removed, clean the parts as

follows:

●

Use a soft cloth dampened with an

approximately 5% solution of neutral

detergent and water to clean the dirt off.

●

Wipe the surface with a dry, soft cloth to

remove any remaining moisture.

●

To remove oily deposits, use alcohol wet

wipes or a similar product.

WARNING

■

When washing the vehicle

Do not apply water to the inside of the

engine compartment. Doing so may

cause the electrical components, etc. to

catch fire.

■

When cleaning the windshield (vehi-

cles with rain-sensing windshield wip-

ers)

Set the wipers to the intermittent wind-

shield wipers. (



P.145)

If AUTO mode is selected, the wipers

may operate unexpectedly in the follow-

ing situations, and may result in hands

being caught or other serious injuries

and cause damage to the wiper blades.

●

When the upper part of the windshield

where the raindrop sensor is located is

touched by hand

●

When a wet rag or similar is held close

to the raindrop sensor

●

If something bumps against the wind-

shield

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WARNING

●

If you directly touch the raindrop sen-

sor body or if something bumps into

the raindrop sensor

■

Precautions regarding the exhaust

pipes

As exhaust gases cause the exhaust

pipes to become quite hot, do not touch

the exhaust pipes while the engine is run-

ning or immediately after the engine is

turned off.
When washing the vehicle, be careful not

to touch the exhaust pipes until they have

cooled sufficiently, as touching hot

exhaust pipes can cause burns.

■

Precaution regarding the rear

bumper with Blind Spot Monitor (if

equipped)

If the paint of the rear bumper is chipped

or scratched, the system may malfunc-

tion. If this occurs, consult your Lexus

dealer.

NOTICE

■

To prevent paint deterioration and

corrosion on the body and compo-

nents (aluminum wheels, etc.)

●

Wash the vehicle immediately in the

following cases:

• After driving near the sea coast

• After driving on salted roads

• If coal tar or tree sap is present on the

paint surface

• If dead insects, insect droppings or

bird droppings are present on the

paint surface

• After driving in an area contaminated

with soot, oily smoke, mine dust, iron

powder or chemical substances

• If the vehicle becomes heavily soiled

with dust or mud

• If liquids such as benzene and gasoline

are spilled on the paint surface

●

If the paint is chipped or scratched,

have it repaired immediately.

●

To prevent the wheels from corroding,

remove any dirt and store in a place

with low humidity when storing the

wheels.

■

Cleaning the exterior lights

●

Wash carefully. Do not use organic

substances or scrub with a hard brush.

This may damage the surfaces of the

lights.

●

Do not apply wax to the surfaces of the

lights.Wax may cause damage to the

lenses.

■

To prevent damage to the windshield

wiper arms

When lifting the wiper arms away from

the windshield, pull the driver side wiper

arm upward first, and repeat for the pas-

senger side. When returning the wipers

to their original position, do so from the

passenger side first.

■

When using an automatic car wash

(vehicles with rain-sensing windshield

wipers)

Set the wipers to the intermittent wind-

shield wipers. (



P.145)

If AUTO mode is selected, the wipers

may operate and the wiper blades may

be damaged.

■

When using a high pressure car wash

●

When washing the vehicle, do not

spray the camera or its surrounding

area directly with a high pressure

washer. Shock applied from high pres-

sure water may cause the device to not

operate normally.

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

Remove dirt and dust using a vac-
uum cleaner. Wipe dirty surfaces
with a cloth dampened with luke-
warm water.



If dirt cannot be removed, wipe it off
with a soft cloth dampened with
neutral detergent diluted to approx-
imately 1%.

Wring out any excess water from the cloth
and thoroughly wipe off remaining traces
of detergent and water.

■

Shampooing the carpets

There are several commercial foaming-type

cleaners available. Use a sponge or brush

to apply the foam. Rub in overlapping cir-

cles. Do not use water. Wipe dirty surfaces

and let them dry. Excellent results are

obtained by keeping the carpet as dry as

possible.

■

Handling the seat belts

Clean with mild soap and lukewarm water

using a cloth or sponge. Also check the

belts periodically for excessive wear, fraying

or cuts.

■

When cleaning the carpeted portions of

the glove box, console box, etc.

If a strong adhesive tape is used, there is a

possibility that the surface of the carpet

could be damaged.

NOTICE

●

Do not bring the nozzle tip close to

boots (rubber or resin manufactured

cover), connectors or the following

parts. The parts may be damaged if

they come into contact with high-pres-

sure water.

• Traction related parts

• Suspension parts

• Steering parts

• Brake parts

●

Keep the cleaning nozzle at least 11.9

in. (30 cm) away from the vehicle

body. Otherwise resin section, such as

moldings and bumpers, may be

deformed and damaged.

Also, do not continuously hold the nozzle

in the same place.

●

Do not spray the lower part of the

windshield continuously.

If water enters the air conditioning sys-

tem intake located near the lower part of

the windshield, the air conditioning sys-

tem may not operate correctly.

●

Do not wash the underside of the vehi-

cle using a high pressure car washer.

Cleaning and protecting the
vehicle interior

Perform cleaning in a manner
appropriate to each component
and its material.

Protecting the vehicle interior

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

Remove dirt and dust using a vac-

WARNING

■

Water in the vehicle

●

Do not splash or spill liquid in the vehi-

cle.

Doing so may cause electrical compo-

nents, etc. to malfunction or catch fire.

●

Do not get any of the SRS components

or wiring in the vehicle interior wet.

(



P.28)

An electrical malfunction may cause the

airbags to deploy or not function prop-

erly, resulting in death or serious injury.

■

Cleaning the interior (especially

instrument panel)

Do not use polish wax or polish cleaner.

The instrument panel may reflect off the

windshield, obstructing the driver’s view

and leading to an accident, resulting in

death or serious injury.

NOTICE

■

Cleaning detergents

●

Do not use the following liquids, as

they may discolor the vehicle interior

or cause streaks or damage to painted

surfaces:

• Center Display: Organic substances

such as benzine or gasoline, alkaline

solutions, and alcohol

• Seats: Alkaline solutions, organic sub-

stances such as thinner or benzine,

and alcohol

• Other parts: Organic substances such

as benzine or gasoline, alkaline or

acidic solutions, dye, and bleach

●

Do not use polish wax or polish

cleaner. The instrument panel’s or

other interior part’s painted surface

may be damaged.

■

Preventing damage to leather sur-

faces

Observe the following precautions to

avoid damage to and deterioration of

leather surfaces:

●

Remove any dust or dirt from leather

surfaces immediately.

●

Do not expose the vehicle to direct

sunlight for extended periods of time.

Park the vehicle in the shade, espe-

cially during summer.

●

Do not place items made of vinyl, plas-

tic, or containing wax on the uphol-

stery, as they may stick to the leather

surface if the vehicle interior heats up

significantly.

■

Water on the floor

Do not wash the vehicle floor with water.
Vehicle systems such as the audio system

may be damaged if water comes into

contact with electrical components such

as the audio system above or under the

floor of the vehicle. Water may also

cause the body to rust.

■

When cleaning the inside of the wind-

shield

Do not allow glass cleaner to contact the

lens. Also, do not touch the lens.

(



P.156)

■

Cleaning the inside of the rear win-

dow

●

Do not use glass cleaner to clean the

rear window, as this may cause dam-

age to the rear window defogger

heater wires or antenna. Use a cloth

dampened with lukewarm water to

gently wipe the window clean. Wipe

the window in strokes running parallel

to the heater wires or antenna.

●

Be careful not to scratch or damage

the heater wires or antenna.

Cleaning the leather areas

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uum cleaner.



Wipe off any excess dirt and dust
with a soft cloth dampened with
diluted detergent.

Use a diluted water solution of approxi-
mately 5% neutral wool detergent.



Wring out any excess water from
the cloth and thoroughly wipe off all
remaining traces of detergent.



Wipe the surface with a dry, soft
cloth to remove any remaining
moisture.
Allow the leather to dry in a shaded
and ventilated area.

■

Caring for leather areas

Lexus recommends cleaning the interior of

the vehicle at least twice a year to maintain

the quality of the vehicle’s interior.



Remove dirt and dust using a vac-
uum cleaner.



Wipe it off with a soft cloth damp-
ened with neutral detergent diluted
to approximately 1%.



Wring out any excess water from
the cloth and thoroughly wipe off
remaining traces of detergent and
water.

Cleaning the synthetic leather
areas

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6-2. Maintenance

6-2.Maintenance

■

Repair and replacement

It is recommended that genuine Lexus parts

be used for repairs to ensure performance

of each system. If non-Lexus parts are used

in replacement or if a repair shop other than

a Lexus dealer performs repairs, confirm

the warranty coverage.

■

Allow inspection and repairs to be per-

formed by a Lexus dealer

●

Lexus technicians are well-trained spe-

cialists and are kept up to date with the

latest service information. They are well

informed about the operations of all sys-

tems on your vehicle.

●

Keep a copy of the repair order. It proves

that the maintenance that has been per-

formed is under warranty coverage. If any

problem should arise while your vehicle is

under warranty, your Lexus dealer will

promptly take care of it.

General maintenance should be per-
formed on a daily basis. This can be
done by yourself or by a Lexus dealer.

Scheduled maintenance should be
performed at specified intervals
according to the maintenance sched-
ule.

■

Resetting the message indicating main-

tenance is required

After the required maintenance is pre-

formed according to the maintenance

schedule, please reset the message.
To reset the message, follow the procedures

described below:

Select

on the multi-information dis-

play. (



P.76)

Press the

meter control

switch on the steering wheel to select

“Vehicle Settings” then “Scheduled

Maintenance requirements

To ensure safe and economical driv-
ing, day-to-day care and regular
maintenance are essential. It is the
owner’s responsibility to perform
regular checks. Lexus recommends
the maintenance below.

WARNING

■

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.

■

Handling of the battery

●

Engine exhaust, some of its constitu-

ents, and a wide variety of automobile

components contain or emit chemicals

known to the State of California to

cause cancer and birth defects and

other reproductive harm. Work in a

well ventilated area.

●

Oils, fuels and fluids contained in vehi-

cles as well as waste produced by

component wear contain or emit

chemicals known to the State of Cali-

fornia to cause cancer and birth

defects or other reproductive harm.

Avoid exposure and wash any affected

area immediately.

●

Battery posts, terminals and related

accessories contain lead and lead

compounds which are known to cause

brain damage. Wash your hands after

handling. (



P.261)

General maintenance

Scheduled maintenance

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Maintenance”. (To confirm setting,
press .)

Select “Yes” and then press

A message will be displayed on the

multi-information display when the

reset procedure has been completed.

You can perform some maintenance
procedures by yourself.
Please be aware that do-it-yourself
maintenance may affect warranty cov-
erage.

The use of Lexus repair manuals is recom-
mended.
For details about warranty coverage, refer
to the separate “Owner’s Guide”, “War-
ranty and Service Guide”, “Owner’s Man-
ual Supplement” or “Warranty Booklet”.

Do-it-yourself maintenance

General maintenance

Listed below are the general main-
tenance items that should be per-
formed at the intervals specified in
the “Warranty and Service Guide”
or “Owner’s Manual Supplement”.
It is recommended that any prob-
lem you notice should be brought to
the attention of your Lexus dealer
or qualified service shop for advice.

WARNING

■

If the engine is running

Turn the engine off and ensure that there

is adequate ventilation before perform-

ing maintenance checks.

Engine compartment

Items

Check points

Battery

Check the indicator (if
equipped) and con-
nections. (



P.261)

Brake fluid

Is the brake fluid at the
correct level?
(



P.260)

Engine/inter-
cooler coolant

Is the engine/inter-
cooler coolant at the
correct level?
(



P.258)

Engine oil

Is the engine oil at the
correct level?
(



P.256)

Exhaust system

There should not be
any fumes or strange
sounds.

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Radiator, con-
denser and inter-
cooler radiator

The radiator, con-
denser and inter-
cooler radiator should
be free from foreign
objects. (



P.260)

Washer fluid

Is there sufficient
washer fluid?
(



P.262)

Vehicle interior

Items

Check points

Accelerator
pedal

• The accelerator

pedal should move
smoothly (without
uneven pedal effort
or catching).

Automatic trans-
mission “Park”
mechanism

• When parked on a

slope and the shift
lever is in P, is the
vehicle securely
stopped?

Brake pedal

• Does the brake

pedal move
smoothly?

• Does the brake

pedal have appro-
priate clearance
from the floor?

• Does the brake

pedal have the cor-
rect amount of free
play?

Items

Check points

Brakes

• The vehicle should

not pull to one side
when the brakes are
applied.

• The brakes should

work effectively.

• The brake pedal

should not feel
spongy.

• The brake pedal

should not get too
close to the floor
when the brakes are
applied.

Head restraints

• Do the head

restraints move
smoothly and lock
securely?

Indicators/buzz-
ers

• Do the indicators

and buzzers function
properly?

Lights

• Do all the lights

come on?

Parking brake

• Does the parking

brake pedal move
smoothly?

• When parked on a

slope and the park-
ing brake is on, is the
vehicle securely
stopped?

Seat belts

• Do the seat belts

operate smoothly?

• The seat belts should

not be damaged.

Items

Check points

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Seats

• Do the seat controls

operate properly?

Steering wheel

• Does the steering

wheel rotate
smoothly?

• Does the steering

wheel have the cor-
rect amount of free
play?

• There should not be

any strange sounds
coming from the
steering wheel.

Vehicle exterior

Items

Check points

Doors/trunk

• Do the doors/trunk

operate smoothly?

Engine hood

• Does the engine

hood lock system
work properly?

Fluid leaks

• There should not be

any signs of fluid
leakage after the
vehicle has been
parked.

Items

Check points

Tires

• Is the tire inflation

pressure correct?

• The tires should not

be damaged or
excessively worn.

• Have the tires been

rotated according to
the maintenance
schedule?

• The wheel nuts

should not be loose.

Windshield wip-
ers

• The wiper blades

should not show any
signs of cracking,
splitting, wear, con-
tamination or defor-
mation.

• The wiper blades

should clear the
windshield without
streaking or skip-
ping.

Items

Check points

Lexus RC350 (2022 year). Manual in english - page 14