Does The Vehicle Need Repairing?; Tire Inflation Pressure; Tire Surface; Tire Rotation - Lexus ES330 2005 Owner's Manual

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MAINTENANCE

Tire inflation pressure

Check the tire inflation pressure with a gauge every
two weeks, or at least once a month and adjust as
shown on the tire and loading information label. See
page 366 for additional information.

Tire surface

Check the tires carefully for cuts, damage or
excessive wear.
See page 381 for additional
information.

Tire rotation

Rotate the tires according to the maintenance
schedule. (For scheduled maintenance information,
please
refer
to
Supplement/Scheduled Maintenance".) See page 380
for additional information.
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the
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DOES YOUR VEHICLE NEED
REPAIRING?
Be on the alert for changes in performance and sounds, and
visual tip−offs that indicate service is needed. Some important
clues are:
D Engine missing, stumbling, or pinging
D Appreciable loss of power
D Strange engine noises
D A fluid leak under the vehicle (However, water dripping from
the air conditioning after use is normal.)
D Change in exhaust sound (This may indicate a dangerous
carbon monoxide leak. Drive with the windows open and
have the exhaust system checked immediately.)
D Flat−looking tires, excessive tire squeal when cornering,
uneven tire wear
D Vehicle pulls to one side when driving straight on a level
road
D Strange noises related to suspension movement
D Loss of brake effectiveness, spongy feeling brake pedal,
pedal almost touches floors, vehicle pulls to one side when
braking
D Engine coolant temperature continually higher than normal

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