Explanation Of Maintenance Items - Lexus RX 350 2010 Updated Maintenance Requirements

EXPLANATION OF MAINTENANCE ITEMS

The following descriptions are provid-
ed to give you a better understanding
of the maintenance services that
should be performed on your vehicle.
The scheduled maintenance log indi-
cates at which time/mileage intervals
each service should be performed.
Please note that many maintenance
services should be performed only
by a qualified technician.
For further information on
maintenance services that you
can perform yourself, see the
maintenance sections of your
Owner's Manual.
Air Conditioner Filter
Clean or replace at specified inter-
vals. More frequent cleaning or
replacement may be required when
driving in heavy traffic areas, in urban
or dusty areas, in desert areas or on
dirt roads. Refer to your Owner's
Manual for service details.
Axle Shaft Boots
Check the axle shaft boots and
clamps for cracks, deterioration and
damage. Replace any damaged parts
and, if necessary, repack the grease.
A qualified technician should perform
these operations.
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Ball Joints and Dust Covers
Check the suspension and steering
linkage ball joints for looseness and
damage. Check all dust covers for
deterioration and damage. A qualified
technician should perform these
inspections.
Battery: 12-Volt (Auxiliary
Battery) (RX 450h)
The original-equipment 12-volt
battery, located on the left side of
the cargo compartment, is a sealed,
maintenance-free special-application
battery that is different from a
conventional automotive battery.
Replacement batteries are available
from your Lexus dealership.
Battery: Hybrid (Traction
Battery) (RX 450h)
The hybrid battery is a NiMH (nickel
metal hydride) compact, high-output
battery. This battery does not require
regular maintenance. However, if the
vehicle is parked for a long time, the
hybrid battery will discharge gradual-
ly. To keep the hybrid battery in good
condition, drive the vehicle at least
once every several months for at least
30 minutes or 10 miles. If the hybrid
battery becomes fully discharged and
the vehicle will not start even with a