What About Do−It−Yourself Maintenance?; Engine Compartment; General Maintenance - Lexus RX330 2005 Owner's Manual

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. 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.
What about do−it−yourself maintenance?
Many of the maintenance items are easy to do yourself, if you
have a little mechanical ability and a few basic automotive
tools. Simple instructions for how to perform them are
presented in Section 6.
If you are a skilled do−it−yourself mechanic, the Lexus service
manuals are recommended.
do−it−yourself maintenance can affect your warranty
coverage. See "Owner's Guide", "Owner's Manual
Supplement" or "Warranty Booklet" for the details.
Listed below are the general maintenance items that should be
performed at the intervals specified. It is recommended that
any problem you notice be brought to the attention of your
Lexus dealer or qualified service shop for their advice.
Make these checks only with adequate ventilation if you
run the engine.

Engine compartment

Items listed below should be checked from time to time,
e.g. each time when refueling.
Washer fluid
Please be aware that
Make sure there is sufficient fluid in the tank. See page 609 for
additional information.
Engine coolant level
Make sure the coolant level is between the "FULL" and "LOW"
lines on the see−through reservoir when the engine is cold.
See page 559 for additional information.
Radiator, condenser and hoses
Check that the front of the radiator and condenser are clean
and not blocked with leaves, dirt or insects. See page 561 for
additional information.

GENERAL MAINTENANCE

CAUTION
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