Lexus 2011 ES, Warranty And Services Manual

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Introduction
GENERAL MAINTENANCE AND REGULAR USE
MAINTENANCE
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In addition to scheduled maintenance,
your Lexus requires ongoing general
maintenance such as fluid checks and
visual inspections. The recommended
guidelines for inspections are listed
below. Please refer to the “Mainte-
nance” section of the
Owner’s Manual
for a detailed description of inspec-
tion procedures.
Every 30 Days
At least once every 30 days, perform
these inspections:
• Check engine oil level using
the dipstick
• Visually check engine coolant
level on the see-through
reservoir
• Visually check brake fluid level
on the see-through reservoir
• Visually check power steering
fluid level on the see-through
reservoir (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 dampened
with warm water.
• When cleaning carpet or cloth
interior, remove dirt and dust
with a vacuum cleaner. Apply
a foaming-type carpet cleaner
with a sponge or brush, allowing
cleaner to work for a few min-
utes to loosen dirt. Continue by
rubbing carpet or cloth interior
in a circular motion. Wipe off any
excess cleaner with a clean cloth.
If any dirt remains, repeat process.
Best results are obtained by
keeping carpet and cloth interior
as dry as possible.
• When cleaning leather interior,
remove dirt and dust with a
vacuum cleaner. Using a sponge,
apply a small amount of neutral
wool detergent mixed in water,
rubbing in a circular motion.
Wipe off any excess detergent
and let leather dry in an open-air
location.
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