pdf 2015 IS 350 C WARRANTY AND SERVICES GUIDE

GENERAL MAINTENANCE AND REGULAR USE

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 inspection procedures.

Every 30 Days

At least once every 30 days, perform these inspections:

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Check engine oil level using the dipstick

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Visually check engine coolant level on the see-through reservoir

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Visually check brake fluid level on the see-through reservoir

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Visually check condition of battery

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Check level of windshield washer fluid

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Check tire pressure

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Check tires for damage and wear

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Check installation of driver’s floor mat

After a Car Wash

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Check installation of driver’s floor mat

When Cleaning the Interior

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Remove dirt and dust with a vacuum cleaner. Wipe dirty surfaces with a soft cloth dampened with warm water.

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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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When cleaning carpet, 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 minutes to loosen dirt.

Continue by rubbing carpet 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 the carpet as dry as possible.

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GENERAL MAINTENANCE AND REGULAR USE

When Cleaning the Exterior

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Working from top to bottom, apply lots of low-pressure water to the body, wheel wells and underside of vehicle to remove dirt and dust. Wash the vehicle body using a soft sponge or cotton cloth with mild car-wash soap. Rinse off with water.

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If water does not bead on a clean vehicle surface, apply car wax using a soft cotton cloth when the body of the vehicle is cool.

When Cleaning the Wheels

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Wait for hot wheels to cool before getting wheels wet.

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Using a soft sponge or cotton cloth, apply same mild car-wash soap as used for the vehicle body. Quickly rinse off with water. Using a soft cotton cloth, apply same car wax as used for the vehicle body.

Towing

Not all vehicles are designed for towing. Please refer to the

Owner’s Manual for details.

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