pdf 2015 IS 350 C WARRANTY AND SERVICES GUIDE

EXPLANATION OF MAINTENANCE ITEMS

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.

For further information on maintenance services that you can perform yourself, see the maintenance sections of your Owner’s Manual.

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.

Body Inspection

Visually check for corrosion, scratches and other damage. Check outer body panels, inner panels of the hood and doors, and underneath the vehicle. Apply touch-up paint to any chips and scratches or have them repaired by a qualified technician.

Brake Fluid

Replace using fluid type specified in your Owner’s Manual. A qualified technician should perform this operation.

Brake Lines and Hoses

Visually inspect for proper installation.

Check for chafing, cracks, deterioration and signs of leakage. Replace any deteriorated or damaged parts.

A qualified technician should perform these operations.

Brake Pads, Calipers and Rotors

Check brake pads and rotors for excessive wear; check brake rotors for runout. Check brake calipers for fluid leakage. Some models are equipped with directional rotors.

When servicing these rotors, reinstall at same location. A qualified technician should perform these operations.

See inside front cover for additional brake information.

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Cabin Air Filter

Replace at specified intervals.

More frequent replacement may be re quired when driving in dusty conditions, heavy traffic areas, urban areas, desert areas or dirt roads. Refer to your Owner’s

Manual for service details.

Differential Oil

Inspect each differential component for signs of leakage. If you discover any leakage, have it repaired immediately by a qualified technician.

Refer to your Owner’s Manual for fluid specifications.

Drive Belt

Inspect for cracks, excessive wear and oiliness. Check the belt tension and adjust if necessary.

Replace the belt if it is damaged.

Driver’s Floor Mat

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Only use the driver’s floor mat de signed specifically for the model and model year of your vehicle, such as

Lexus Genuine floor mats.

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Always properly secure the driver’s floor mat using the retaining hooks.

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Never install another floor mat on top of the existing driver’s floor mat.

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Never install the driver’s floor mat upside down.

Engine Air Filter

Check for excessive dirt, damage and oiliness. Replace if necessary.

Engine Coolant

When inspecting, visually check the engine coolant level on the see-through reservoir. Add coolant as necessary. When replacing, drain the cooling system and refill with coolant. Always use Genuine

Toyota Super Long-Life Coolant or similar high-quality non-silicate, non -amine, non-nitrate, non-borate ethylene-glycol coolant with long-life hybrid organic acid technology (i.e., a combination of low phosphates and organic acids). Check that the radiator is not blocked with leaves, dirt or insects and clean if necessary.

Also check the hose connections for corrosion and condition of installation. A qualified technician should perform these operations.

Note: Initial replacement is at

120 months/100,000 miles.

Replace every 60 months/50,000 miles thereafter.

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Engine Oil and Oil Filter

Replace the oil filter and drain and refill the engine oil at specified intervals. For recommended oil grade and viscosity, refer to your Owner’s

Manual. These models are equipped with a replaceable oil-filter element and oil-filter cap O-ring; replace both at each oil change. For instructions on how to reset the reminder light, refer to your Owner’s Manual.

Exhaust Pipes and Mountings

Visually inspect the exhaust pipes, muffler and hangers for cracks, deterioration and damage. Start the engine and listen carefully for any exhaust leakage. Tighten connections and replace parts as necessary.

Fuel Lines and Connections,

Fuel Tank Band and Fuel Tank

Vapor Vent System Hoses

Visually inspect for corrosion, damage, cracks, and loose or leaking connections. Tighten connections and replace parts as necessary.

Fuel Tank Cap Gasket

Visually inspect for cracks, deterio ration and damage and replace if necessary.

Nuts and Bolts on Chassis

Check that tightness of the seatmounting bolts and front/rear suspension-member retaining bolts matches torque measurements specified in the Repair Manual.

Rack-and-Pinion Assembly

Inspect the rack-and-pinion assembly for signs of leakage, damage and loose electrical connections. Tighten connections and if you discover any leakage or damage, have it repaired immediately by a qualified technician.

Road Test

While driving the vehicle, check for proper operation of engine, transmission, brakes and steering.

Also check the parking brake, and check for abnormal noise or vibration from any part of the vehicle.

Spark Plugs

Replace at specified interval. Install new plugs of the same type as originally equipped. A qualified technician should perform this operation.

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Steering Linkage and Boots

With the vehicle stopped, check for excessive freeplay in the steering wheel. Inspect the linkage for bending and damage and the dust boots for deterioration, cracks and damage. Replace any damaged parts. A qualified technician should perform these operations.

Timing Chain

The timing chain requires no periodic inspection.

Tire-Pressure Warning Sensors

A tire-pressure sensor is mounted on each full-size wheel. These sensors do not require periodic maintenance. When a sensor’s long-life lithium battery becomes discharged, the battery should be replaced by a qualified technician following procedures in Lexus service and repair publications.

Tires

Check tire pressure and check tires for damage and uneven wear.

If the vehicle is equipped with a spare tire, check the condition and pressure of the spare.

Transmission

The trans mission and transmission fluid are a completely sealed unit.

Therefore, periodic checks and replacement of the transmission fluid are not required, and there is no dipstick on the transmission.

Any repairs that require adding or replacing fluid should be performed by a qualified technician following procedures in Lexus service and repair publications.

Wiper Blades

The wiper blades should not show any signs of cracking, splitting, wear, contamination or deformation. The wiper blades should clear the windshield without streaking or skipping.

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