Maintenance Requirements - Lexus RX300 2003 Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS

Your Lexus vehicle has been designed to have fewer
maintenance requirements with longer service intervals to
save both your time and money. However, each regular
maintenance as well as day–to–day care is more important
than ever before to ensure smooth, trouble–free, safe, and
economical driving.
It is the owner's responsibility to make sure the specified
maintenance, including general maintenance services, is
performed. Note that both the new vehicle and emission
control system warranties specify that proper maintenance
and care must be performed. See "Owner's Guide", "Owner's
Manual Supplement" or "Warranty Booklet" for complete
warranty information.
General maintenance
General maintenance items are those day–to–day care
practices that are important to your vehicle for proper
operation. It is the owner's responsibility to ensure that the
general maintenance items are performed regularly.
These checks or inspections can be done either by yourself or
your Lexus dealer.
Scheduled maintenance
The scheduled maintenance items listed in the "Owner's
Manual Supplement / Scheduled Maintenance" are those
required to be serviced at regular intervals.
For details of your maintenance schedule, read the "Owner's
Manual Supplement / Scheduled Maintenance".
It is recommended that any genuine Lexus parts be used
for maintenance.
The owner may elect to use non–Lexus supplied parts for
replacement purposes without invalidating the emission
control system warranty. However, use of replacement
parts which are not of equivalent quality may impair the
effectiveness of the emission control systems.
You may also elect to have maintenance, replacement, or
repair of the emission control devices and system
performed by any automotive repair establishment or
individual without invalidating this warranty.
"Owner's Guide", "Owner's Manual Supplement" or
"Warranty Booklet" for complete warranty information.
Where to go for service?
Lexus technicians are well–trained specialists and are kept up
to date with the latest service information through technical
bulletins, service tips, and in–dealership training programs.
They are well informed about the operation of all the systems
on your vehicle.
You can be confident that your Lexus dealer's service
department performs the best job to meet the maintenance
requirements of your vehicle.
Your copy of the repair order is proof that all required
maintenance has been performed for warranty coverage. And
if any problems should arise with your vehicle while under
warranty, your Lexus dealer will promptly take care of it. Again,
be sure to keep a copy of the repair order for any service
performed on your Lexus.
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