2000 Lexus GS 300 Owners Manual - Page 392

MAINTENANCE Scheduled maintenance The scheduled maintenance items listed in the "Owner's Manual Supplement / Maintenance Schedule" are those required to be serviced at regular intervals. For details of your maintenance schedule, read the "Scheduled Maintenance Guide" or "Owner's Manual Supplement / Maintenance Schedule". It is recommended that only 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. See "Owner's Guide", "Owner 's Manual Supplement" or "Warranty Booklet" for complete warranty information. 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. 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. Please be aware that do-it-yourself maintenance can affect your warranty coverage. See "Owner's Guide", "Owner's Manual Supplement" or "Warranty Booklet" for the details. 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 372