Where To Go For Maintenance Service?; Does Your Vehicle Need Repairs? - Lexus LS460 Owner's Manual

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6-2. Maintenance
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Where to go for maintenance service?

In order to maintain your vehicle in the best possible condition, Lexus rec-
ommends that all repairs and service operations be carried out by authorized
Lexus dealers or repairers or other duly qualified and equipped professionals.
For repairs and services covered by your warranty, please visit an authorized
Lexus dealer or repairer, who will use genuine Lexus parts in repairing any
difficulties you may encounter. There can also be advantages in utilizing
authorized Lexus dealers or repairers for non-warranty repairs and services,
as members of the Lexus network will be able to expertly assist you with any
difficulties you may encounter.
Your Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped profes-
sional will perform all of the scheduled maintenance on your vehicle reliably
and economically due to their experience with Lexus vehicles.
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Does your vehicle need repairs?

Be on the alert for changes in performance and sounds, and visual tip-offs
that indicate service is needed. Some important clues are:
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Engine missing, stumbling or pinging
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Appreciable loss of power
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Strange engine noises
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A fluid leak under the vehicle (However, water dripping from the air condi-
tioning system after use is normal.)
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Change in exhaust sound (This may indicate a dangerous carbon monoxide
leak. Drive with the windows open and have the exhaust system checked
immediately.)
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Flat-looking tires, excessive tire squeal when cornering, uneven tire wear
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Vehicle pulls to one side when driven straight on a level road
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Strange noises related to suspension movement
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Loss of brake effectiveness, spongy feeling brake pedal, pedal almost
touches the floor, vehicle pulls to one side when braking
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Engine coolant temperature continually higher than normal (P. 102)
If you notice any of these clues, take your vehicle to any authorized Lexus
dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional as
soon as possible. Your vehicle may need adjustment or repair.
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