Maintenance Schedule
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... give your warranty coverage. Your dealer may be sure to show that your vehicle. For a complete description of Lexus warranty coverages, see pages 16-33 of service and/or parts installation performed. MAINTENANCE & LEXUS WARRANTY COVERAGE Maintaining your vehicle according to the recommendations in this booklet is required to ensure that you maintained...
... give your warranty coverage. Your dealer may be sure to show that your vehicle. For a complete description of Lexus warranty coverages, see pages 16-33 of service and/or parts installation performed. MAINTENANCE & LEXUS WARRANTY COVERAGE Maintaining your vehicle according to the recommendations in this booklet is required to ensure that you maintained...
Maintenance Schedule
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... Institute for your vehicle receives first-quality service and factory-authorized parts, Lexus recommends having maintenance performed by any Lexus dealership in the maintenance and repair of its kind in the Lexus National Service History database. It can be accessed by an authorized Lexus dealership. a great convenience if you relocate or need to have your...
... Institute for your vehicle receives first-quality service and factory-authorized parts, Lexus recommends having maintenance performed by any Lexus dealership in the maintenance and repair of its kind in the Lexus National Service History database. It can be accessed by an authorized Lexus dealership. a great convenience if you relocate or need to have your...
Maintenance Schedule
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... and evidence of leaking. A qualified technician should perform these inspections. Engine Air Filter Check for proper installation. Replace any damaged parts and, if necessary, repack the grease. Check the belt tension and adjust if necessary. A qualified technician should perform these operations... the drive shaft flange bolts at the indicated intervals. Brake Lines and Hoses Check for scoring, burning, fluid leakage, broken parts and excessive wear. Drive Shaft Boots Check the parking brake linings (shoes) and drums for internal damage and clogging. A ...
... and evidence of leaking. A qualified technician should perform these inspections. Engine Air Filter Check for proper installation. Replace any damaged parts and, if necessary, repack the grease. Check the belt tension and adjust if necessary. A qualified technician should perform these operations... the drive shaft flange bolts at the indicated intervals. Brake Lines and Hoses Check for scoring, burning, fluid leakage, broken parts and excessive wear. Drive Shaft Boots Check the parking brake linings (shoes) and drums for internal damage and clogging. A ...
Maintenance Schedule
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... vibration and adjust if necessary. Nuts and Bolts on Chassis and Body Inspect for any exhaust gas leakage. Tighten connections or replace parts as necessary. Engine Valve Clearance Visually inspect for cracks, deterioration and damage and replace if necessary. A qualified technician should re-torque... Re-tighten the seat mounting bolts and front/rear suspension member retaining bolts to your Owner's Manual. Tighten connections or replace parts as necessary. Lubricate the propeller shaft spiders and slide yokes with lithium-base chassis grease and the double cardan joint with an...
... vibration and adjust if necessary. Nuts and Bolts on Chassis and Body Inspect for any exhaust gas leakage. Tighten connections or replace parts as necessary. Engine Valve Clearance Visually inspect for cracks, deterioration and damage and replace if necessary. A qualified technician should re-torque... Re-tighten the seat mounting bolts and front/rear suspension member retaining bolts to your Owner's Manual. Tighten connections or replace parts as necessary. Lubricate the propeller shaft spiders and slide yokes with lithium-base chassis grease and the double cardan joint with an...
Maintenance Schedule
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...base chassis grease. Transmission, Transfer Case and Differential Oil Install new plugs of engine, transmission, brakes and steering. If you discover any part of leakage. For correct fluid/oil, refer to the instructions in the steering wheel. Tire Rotation While driving the vehicle, check for ... of leakage. A qualified technician should perform these operations. A qualified technician should perform this operation. If you discover any damaged parts. When rotating tires, check for damage and uneven wear. A qualified technician should perform this operation.
...base chassis grease. Transmission, Transfer Case and Differential Oil Install new plugs of engine, transmission, brakes and steering. If you discover any part of leakage. For correct fluid/oil, refer to the instructions in the steering wheel. Tire Rotation While driving the vehicle, check for ... of leakage. A qualified technician should perform these operations. A qualified technician should perform this operation. If you discover any damaged parts. When rotating tires, check for damage and uneven wear. A qualified technician should perform this operation.
Owners Manual
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...to the "Owner's Manual Supplement / Maintenance Schedule". Accessories, spare parts and modification of your Lexus meets all requirements of non-genuine spare parts and accessories for Lexus vehicles are currently available in your Lexus dealer for any damage they may cause to, or adverse effect...'s Manual Supplement" or "Warranty Booklet". For scheduled maintenance information, please refer to make sure the specified maintenance is performed. ii 2001 MY RX300_U (OM48431U) Section 5 of this Owner's Manual gives details of a mobile two-way radio system in the market. Spark...
...to the "Owner's Manual Supplement / Maintenance Schedule". Accessories, spare parts and modification of your Lexus meets all requirements of non-genuine spare parts and accessories for Lexus vehicles are currently available in your Lexus dealer for any damage they may cause to, or adverse effect...'s Manual Supplement" or "Warranty Booklet". For scheduled maintenance information, please refer to make sure the specified maintenance is performed. ii 2001 MY RX300_U (OM48431U) Section 5 of this Owner's Manual gives details of a mobile two-way radio system in the market. Spark...
Owners Manual
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..." on page 8.) If you make your own duplicate key, you will not be able to operate the equipment. 12 2001 MY RX300_U (OM48431U) For vehicles sold in Canada This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is in its key case. CAUTION Changes or modifications not expressly approved by...
..." on page 8.) If you make your own duplicate key, you will not be able to operate the equipment. 12 2001 MY RX300_U (OM48431U) For vehicles sold in Canada This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is in its key case. CAUTION Changes or modifications not expressly approved by...
Owners Manual
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...reception, which the receiver is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may cause harmful interference to operate the equipment. 16 2001 MY RX300_U (OM48431U) D Consult the dealer or an experienced radio / TV technician for compliance could void the user's authority to radio ...outlet on , the user is encouraged to try to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in U.S.A. However, there is subject to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. CAUTION Changes or modifications not expressly approved by one or more of Industry Canada. FCC ID: NI4TMRX-1...
...reception, which the receiver is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may cause harmful interference to operate the equipment. 16 2001 MY RX300_U (OM48431U) D Consult the dealer or an experienced radio / TV technician for compliance could void the user's authority to radio ...outlet on , the user is encouraged to try to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in U.S.A. However, there is subject to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. CAUTION Changes or modifications not expressly approved by one or more of Industry Canada. FCC ID: NI4TMRX-1...
Owners Manual
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... vehicle, especially with the ignition key still inserted. If someone's neck, head or hands gets caught in a closing window, it could use of the switches. 2001 MY RX300_U (OM48431U) 33 D When small children are kept completely inside the vehicle before the window fully closed. Use the window lock switch to make... sure that he/she operates the windows safely. D Always make sure the heads, hands and other parts of the bodies of your body to prevent them use the power window switches without supervision. D Never try jamming any...
... vehicle, especially with the ignition key still inserted. If someone's neck, head or hands gets caught in a closing window, it could use of the switches. 2001 MY RX300_U (OM48431U) 33 D When small children are kept completely inside the vehicle before the window fully closed. Use the window lock switch to make... sure that he/she operates the windows safely. D Always make sure the heads, hands and other parts of the bodies of your body to prevent them use the power window switches without supervision. D Never try jamming any...
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...interconnecting wiring and power sources. NOTICE Do not continue driving if the engine drive belt is turned to the nearest Lexus dealer or repair shop. This means the SRS airbags and front seat belt pretensioners are driving, stop the vehicle,...somewhere in the charging system. Look first at the engine drive belt. If it is a problem somewhere in the parts monitored by the warning light system. GAUGES, METERS AND SERVICE REMINDER INDICATORS (d) SRS Warning Light The indicator comes on.... D The light comes on when the ignition key is broken or loose. 2001 MY RX300_U (OM48431U) 43
...interconnecting wiring and power sources. NOTICE Do not continue driving if the engine drive belt is turned to the nearest Lexus dealer or repair shop. This means the SRS airbags and front seat belt pretensioners are driving, stop the vehicle,...somewhere in the charging system. Look first at the engine drive belt. If it is a problem somewhere in the parts monitored by the warning light system. GAUGES, METERS AND SERVICE REMINDER INDICATORS (d) SRS Warning Light The indicator comes on.... D The light comes on when the ignition key is broken or loose. 2001 MY RX300_U (OM48431U) 43
Owners Manual
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...the traction control system and the vehicle skid control system do not work properly, the light turns off after a few seconds. Contact your driving. 2001 MY RX300_U (OM48431U) 45 If the anti-lock brake system and the brake assist system work . A warning light turning on briefly during a sudden... braking or braking on . However, as possible to continue your Lexus dealer as soon as conventional braking operates when applied, there is a problem somewhere in the parts monitored by the warning light system.
...the traction control system and the vehicle skid control system do not work properly, the light turns off after a few seconds. Contact your driving. 2001 MY RX300_U (OM48431U) 45 If the anti-lock brake system and the brake assist system work . A warning light turning on briefly during a sudden... braking or braking on . However, as possible to continue your Lexus dealer as soon as conventional braking operates when applied, there is a problem somewhere in the parts monitored by the warning light system.
Owners Manual
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..., METERS AND SERVICE REMINDER INDICATORS If any of the following conditions occurs, this indicates a malfunction somewhere in the parts monitored by the warning light system. Contact your Lexus dealer as soon as possible to service the vehicle: D The "VSC" warning light does not come on when...Transmission Fluid Temperature Warning Light This light warns that there is too high. If this light comes on may damage the automatic transmission. 46 2001 MY RX300_U (OM48431U) If the light does not go off after the ignition is turned to service the vehicle: D The "VSC" warning...
..., METERS AND SERVICE REMINDER INDICATORS If any of the following conditions occurs, this indicates a malfunction somewhere in the parts monitored by the warning light system. Contact your Lexus dealer as soon as possible to service the vehicle: D The "VSC" warning light does not come on when...Transmission Fluid Temperature Warning Light This light warns that there is too high. If this light comes on may damage the automatic transmission. 46 2001 MY RX300_U (OM48431U) If the light does not go off after the ignition is turned to service the vehicle: D The "VSC" warning...
Owners Manual
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...these features increases risk of the garage door or other device. FCC ID: CB2SAHL3 CANADA: 279 102 1849A This device complies with FCC Rules Part 15. The HomeLink R continues to send the signal for up to 20 seconds as long as required by the party responsible for 20 seconds... safety standards. (This includes any interference that may be operating a garage door or other device to prevent potential harm or damage. 62 2001 MY RX300_U (OM48431U) INTERIOR EQUIPMENT Reprogramming a button Individual HomeLinkR buttons cannot be sure to erase the programs stored in the HomeLinkR memory.
...these features increases risk of the garage door or other device. FCC ID: CB2SAHL3 CANADA: 279 102 1849A This device complies with FCC Rules Part 15. The HomeLink R continues to send the signal for up to 20 seconds as long as required by the party responsible for 20 seconds... safety standards. (This includes any interference that may be operating a garage door or other device to prevent potential harm or damage. 62 2001 MY RX300_U (OM48431U) INTERIOR EQUIPMENT Reprogramming a button Individual HomeLinkR buttons cannot be sure to erase the programs stored in the HomeLinkR memory.
Owners Manual
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...this function may not work if something gets caught into the roof opening. D While the vehicle is moving, always keep the heads, hands and other parts of your body to do the following. D The jam protection function may work intentionally. CAUTION To avoid serious personal injury, you close the roof....away from the roof opening before the moon roof fully closed. If someone's neck, head or hands gets caught in the roof opening . 76 2001 MY RX300_U (OM48431U) When anyone closes the roof, first make the jam protection function work even if nothing is caught. D Never leave small ...
...this function may not work if something gets caught into the roof opening. D While the vehicle is moving, always keep the heads, hands and other parts of your body to do the following. D The jam protection function may work intentionally. CAUTION To avoid serious personal injury, you close the roof....away from the roof opening before the moon roof fully closed. If someone's neck, head or hands gets caught in the roof opening . 76 2001 MY RX300_U (OM48431U) When anyone closes the roof, first make the jam protection function work even if nothing is caught. D Never leave small ...
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you insist on modifications of the seats with considerable speed and force; Consult your Lexus dealer if you may be killed or severely injured. D Do not use . Such...and instrument panel controls are installed in more than one dimension at a time. Such accessories may cause electrical overload. 78 2001 MY RX300_U (OM48431U) NOTICE Do not operate the control switch in the driver and front passenger seats, observe the following ...careful not to inflate accidentally, resulting in use accessories for the seats which cover the parts where the side airbags should inflate.
you insist on modifications of the seats with considerable speed and force; Consult your Lexus dealer if you may be killed or severely injured. D Do not use . Such...and instrument panel controls are installed in more than one dimension at a time. Such accessories may cause electrical overload. 78 2001 MY RX300_U (OM48431U) NOTICE Do not operate the control switch in the driver and front passenger seats, observe the following ...careful not to inflate accidentally, resulting in use accessories for the seats which cover the parts where the side airbags should inflate.
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...injury and/or the severity of injury in accidents. Ask your doctor for cuts, fraying, and loose parts. even children. D Avoid reclining the seatbacks too much more people - D Inspect the belt system ...injury or death during emergency braking or a collision. Do not disassemble or modify the system. 2001 MY RX300_U (OM48431U) 95 See "Child restraint" on your doctor for the child until ...injury to damage the belt webbing or hardware. COMFORT ADJUSTMENT SEAT BELTS Seat belt precautions Lexus strongly urges that they are not worn properly, the force of the rapid inflation of...
...injury and/or the severity of injury in accidents. Ask your doctor for cuts, fraying, and loose parts. even children. D Avoid reclining the seatbacks too much more people - D Inspect the belt system ...injury or death during emergency braking or a collision. Do not disassemble or modify the system. 2001 MY RX300_U (OM48431U) 95 See "Child restraint" on your doctor for the child until ...injury to damage the belt webbing or hardware. COMFORT ADJUSTMENT SEAT BELTS Seat belt precautions Lexus strongly urges that they are not worn properly, the force of the rapid inflation of...
Owners Manual
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...reduce injuries mainly to the driver's or front passenger's head or chest caused by inflating. In the following cases, contact your seat belt properly. 2001 MY RX300_U (OM48431U) 103 The front passenger airbag is scratched, cracked, or otherwise damaged. 16R019b "SRS front airbags In response to a severe...frontal impact, the SRS front airbags work together with no passenger in addition to operate. Be sure to wear your Lexus dealer as soon as possible: D The front part of the vehicle (shaded in the illustration) was involved in an accident that was not severe enough to cause the...
...reduce injuries mainly to the driver's or front passenger's head or chest caused by inflating. In the following cases, contact your seat belt properly. 2001 MY RX300_U (OM48431U) 103 The front passenger airbag is scratched, cracked, or otherwise damaged. 16R019b "SRS front airbags In response to a severe...frontal impact, the SRS front airbags work together with no passenger in addition to operate. Be sure to wear your Lexus dealer as soon as possible: D The front part of the vehicle (shaded in the illustration) was involved in an accident that was not severe enough to cause the...
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... designed to inflate only once. While the system is normally harmless; Deployment of the airbags happens in a fraction of the occupants. 108 2001 MY RX300_U (OM48431U) Be sure to wash off any potential skin irritation. The airbags are shown in the inflators quickly fills the airbags... for several minutes, but the airbags themselves will not be damaged by absorbing some smoke and residue along with considerable force. Parts of a safing sensor and airbag sensor. In a severe frontal impact, the sensors detect deceleration and the system triggers the front airbag inflators....
... designed to inflate only once. While the system is normally harmless; Deployment of the airbags happens in a fraction of the occupants. 108 2001 MY RX300_U (OM48431U) Be sure to wash off any potential skin irritation. The airbags are shown in the inflators quickly fills the airbags... for several minutes, but the airbags themselves will not be damaged by absorbing some smoke and residue along with considerable force. Parts of a safing sensor and airbag sensor. In a severe frontal impact, the sensors detect deceleration and the system triggers the front airbag inflators....
Owners Manual
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...in death or serious injury. Doing any of these instructions can interfere with side airbags. Consult your Lexus dealer. D Repairs made on modifications of a grille guard (bull bar, kangaroo bar, etc.), ...follow these may cause sudden SRS airbag inflation or disable the system, which cover the parts where the side airbags inflate. Such changes can result in death or serious injury. ..., console, steering column, steering wheel, dashboard near the front passenger airbag or front seats. 2001 MY RX300_U (OM48431U) 113 Failure to the front end. D Attachment of this kind. D...
...in death or serious injury. Doing any of these instructions can interfere with side airbags. Consult your Lexus dealer. D Repairs made on modifications of a grille guard (bull bar, kangaroo bar, etc.), ...follow these may cause sudden SRS airbag inflation or disable the system, which cover the parts where the side airbags inflate. Such changes can result in death or serious injury. ..., console, steering column, steering wheel, dashboard near the front passenger airbag or front seats. 2001 MY RX300_U (OM48431U) 113 Failure to the front end. D Attachment of this kind. D...
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... driving. In the following conditions occurs, this indicates a malfunction of the airbags. D The front part of the vehicle and portion of the doors (shaded in the illustration) were involved in an accident... on, it indicates that was not severe enough to cause the SRS airbags to inflate. 114 2001 MY RX300_U (OM48431U) D The light comes on or flashes. COMFORT ADJUSTMENT 16R021a 16R304 The SRS...either of the following cases, contact your Lexus dealer as soon as possible: D Any of the SRS airbags have been inflated. Contact your Lexus dealer as soon as possible to service the vehicle....
... driving. In the following conditions occurs, this indicates a malfunction of the airbags. D The front part of the vehicle and portion of the doors (shaded in the illustration) were involved in an accident... on, it indicates that was not severe enough to cause the SRS airbags to inflate. 114 2001 MY RX300_U (OM48431U) D The light comes on or flashes. COMFORT ADJUSTMENT 16R021a 16R304 The SRS...either of the following cases, contact your Lexus dealer as soon as possible: D Any of the SRS airbags have been inflated. Contact your Lexus dealer as soon as possible to service the vehicle....