Vehicle Exterior Maintenance; Tire Inflation Pressure; Tire Surface; Tire Rotation - Lexus GX470 2006 Service Manual

Brakes
In a safe place, check that the brakes do not pull to one side
when applied.
Parking brake
Check that the lever has the proper travel and that, on a safe
incline, your vehicle is held securely with only the parking brake
applied.
Automatic transmission "Park" mechanism
Check the lock release button of the selector lever for proper
and smooth operation. On a safe incline, check that your
vehicle is held securely with the selector lever in "P" position
and all brakes released.
Vehicle exterior
Items listed below should be performed from time to time,
unless otherwise specified.
Fluid leaks
Check underneath for leaking fuel, oil, water or other fluid after
the vehicle has been parked for a while. If you smell fuel fumes
or notice any leak, have the cause found and corrected
immediately.
Doors and engine hood
Check that all side doors and back door, operate smoothly and
all latches lock securely. Make sure the engine hood
secondary latch secures the hood when the primary latch is
released.

Tire inflation pressure

Check the pressure with a gauge every two weeks,
or at least once a month and adjust as shown on the
tire pressure label.
information.

Tire surface

Check the tires carefully for cuts, damage or
excessive wear.
information.
Wheel nuts
When checking the tires, make sure to check the nuts
for looseness. Tighten them if necessary.

Tire rotation

Rotate the tires according to the maintenance
schedule. (For scheduled maintenance information,
please refer
Supplement/Scheduled Maintenance".) See page 537
for additional information.
I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :
MAINTENANCE
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