Explanation Of Maintenance Items; Body Inspection; Air Conditioner Filter; Axle Shaft Boots - Lexus 2011 ES Warranty And Services Manual

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 dusty conditions, heavy traf-
fic areas, urban areas, desert areas or
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.

Body Inspection

Visually check for corrosion, scratch-
es and other damage. Check outer
body panels, inner panels of the hood
and doors, and underneath the vehi-
cle. Apply touch-up paint to any chips
and scratches or have them repaired
by a qualified technician.
Brake Fluid
Replace using fluid type specified
in your Owner's Manual. A qualified
technician should perform this
operation.
Brake Lines and Hoses
Visually inspect for proper installation.
Check for chafing, cracks, deteriora-
tion and signs of leakage. Replace
any deteriorated or damaged parts.
A qualified technician should perform
these operations.