2007 Lexus IS 250 Scheduled Maintenance Guide
2007 Lexus IS 250 Manual
2007 Lexus IS 250 manual content summary:
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M P O R TA N C E OF SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE Regular maintenance is essential to obtaining the highest level of performance, safety and reliability from your Lexus. It can also enhance your vehicle's resale value. This section of the Warranty and Services Guide is designed to help you make sure your - 2007 Lexus IS 250 | Scheduled Maintenance Guide - Page 2
service, mileage at time of service and a description of service and/or parts installation performed. The maintenance logs in this booklet are a good place to record this information. If you sell your vehicle, be sure to give your maintenance records to the new owner. Lexus will not deny a warranty - 2007 Lexus IS 250 | Scheduled Maintenance Guide - Page 3
E RV I C E To ensure that your vehicle receives first-quality service and factoryauthorized parts, Lexus recommends having maintenance performed by an authorized Lexus dealership. To locate your nearest authorized Lexus dealership, contact Lexus Customer Satisfaction at (800) 255-3987 or log on to - 2007 Lexus IS 250 | Scheduled Maintenance Guide - Page 4
REGULAR USE In addition to scheduled maintenance, your Lexus requires ongoing general maintenance such as fluid checks and visual inspections. The recommended guidelines for inspections are listed below. Please refer to the "Maintenance" section of the Owner's Manual for a detailed description of - 2007 Lexus IS 250 | Scheduled Maintenance Guide - Page 5
GENERAL MAINTENANCE AND REGULAR USE wool detergent mixed in water, rubbing in a circular motion. Wipe off any excess detergent and let leather dry in an open-air location. When Cleaning the Exterior • Working from top to bottom, apply lots of low-pressure water to the body, wheel wells and - 2007 Lexus IS 250 | Scheduled Maintenance Guide - Page 6
recommended. If you are a low-mileage driver, mark your calendar to remind yourself to obtain maintenance every six months. Complimentary First Scheduled Maintenance Service Lexus provides your first scheduled maintenance service at no charge. The service is performed at six months or 5,000 miles - 2007 Lexus IS 250 | Scheduled Maintenance Guide - Page 7
in the box on this page. Lexus Personalized Settings* Must be obtained within 12 months of vehicle's in-service date. In-service date: _____ Date personalized settings programmed: _____ Notes: *This service is complimentary when performed by an authorized Lexus dealership. MAINTENANCE Scheduled - 2007 Lexus IS 250 | Scheduled Maintenance Guide - Page 8
air filter J Inspect steering linkage and boots J Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis Driving while towing: J Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis (ES) MAINTENANCE Date: _____ Mileage: _____ Notes: Date: _____ Mileage: _____ Notes: 1This service is complimentary when performed by an authorized Lexus - 2007 Lexus IS 250 | Scheduled Maintenance Guide - Page 9
M A I N T E N A N C E LO G 18 Months or 15,000 Miles J Replace engine oil and oil filter; reset reminder light J Rotate tires J Clean air conditioner filter (ES, GS, IS) J Visually inspect brake pads and rotors J Road-test vehicle J Inspect the following: ___Axle shaft boots ___Ball joints and dust - 2007 Lexus IS 250 | Scheduled Maintenance Guide - Page 10
I N T E N A N C E LO G 24 Months or 20,000 Miles J Replace engine oil and oil filter; reset reminder light J Rotate tires J Measure thickness of front brake pads and rotors (GS 430, IS) J Replace air conditioner filter (LS, SC) J Visually inspect brake pads and rotors J Road-test vehicle Additional - 2007 Lexus IS 250 | Scheduled Maintenance Guide - Page 11
air filter J Road-test vehicle J Inspect the following: ___Axle shaft boots ___Ball joints and dust covers ___Body ___Brake lines and hoses ___Engine coolant (see page 67) ___Exhaust pipes and mountings ___Front differential oil (AWD GS 350, AWD IS 250) ___Fuel lines and connections, fuel tank - 2007 Lexus IS 250 | Scheduled Maintenance Guide - Page 12
bolts on chassis (ES) 48 Months or 40,000 Miles J Replace engine oil and oil filter; reset reminder light J Rotate tires J Measure thickness of front brake pads and rotors (GS 430, IS) J Replace air conditioner filter (LS, SC) J Visually inspect brake pads and rotors J Road-test vehicle Additional - 2007 Lexus IS 250 | Scheduled Maintenance Guide - Page 13
M A I N T E N A N C E LO G 54 Months or 45,000 Miles J Replace engine oil and oil filter; reset reminder light J Rotate tires J Clean air conditioner filter (ES, GS, IS) J Visually inspect brake pads and rotors J Road-test vehicle J Inspect the following: ___Axle shaft boots ___Ball joints and dust - 2007 Lexus IS 250 | Scheduled Maintenance Guide - Page 14
I N T E N A N C E LO G 60 Months or 50,000 Miles J Replace engine oil and oil filter; reset reminder light J Rotate tires J Measure thickness of front brake pads and rotors (GS 430, IS) J Replace air conditioner filter (LS, SC) J Visually inspect brake pads and rotors J Road-test vehicle Additional - 2007 Lexus IS 250 | Scheduled Maintenance Guide - Page 15
or 60,000 Miles J Replace engine oil and oil filter; reset reminder light J Rotate tires J Measure brake pad thickness and rotor runout J Measure thickness of brake rotors (GS 430, IS) J Replace air conditioner filter J Replace brake fluid J Replace engine air filter J Replace spark plugs (GS 350 - 2007 Lexus IS 250 | Scheduled Maintenance Guide - Page 16
bolts on chassis (ES) 84 Months or 70,000 Miles J Replace engine oil and oil filter; reset reminder light J Rotate tires J Measure thickness of front brake pads and rotors (GS 430, IS) J Replace air conditioner filter (LS, SC) J Visually inspect brake pads and rotors J Road-test vehicle Additional - 2007 Lexus IS 250 | Scheduled Maintenance Guide - Page 17
M A I N T E N A N C E LO G 90 Months or 75,000 Miles J Replace engine oil and oil filter; reset reminder light J Rotate tires J Clean air conditioner filter (ES, GS, IS) J Visually inspect brake pads and rotors J Road-test vehicle J Inspect the following: ___Axle shaft boots ___Ball joints and dust - 2007 Lexus IS 250 | Scheduled Maintenance Guide - Page 18
I N T E N A N C E LO G 96 Months or 80,000 Miles J Replace engine oil and oil filter; reset reminder light J Rotate tires J Measure thickness of front brake pads and rotors (GS 430, IS) J Replace air conditioner filter (LS, SC) J Visually inspect brake pads and rotors J Road-test vehicle Additional - 2007 Lexus IS 250 | Scheduled Maintenance Guide - Page 19
or 90,000 Miles J Replace engine oil and oil filter; reset reminder light J Rotate tires J Measure brake pad thickness and rotor runout J Measure thickness of brake rotors (GS 430, IS) J Replace air conditioner filter J Replace brake fluid J Replace engine air filter J Replace timing belt (GS 430 - 2007 Lexus IS 250 | Scheduled Maintenance Guide - Page 20
or 100,000 Miles J Replace engine oil and oil filter; reset reminder light J Rotate tires J Measure thickness of front brake pads and rotors (GS 430, IS) J Replace air conditioner filter (LS, SC) J Replace engine coolant (see page 67) J Visually inspect brake pads and rotors J Road-test vehicle - 2007 Lexus IS 250 | Scheduled Maintenance Guide - Page 21
A I N T E N A N C E LO G 126 Months or 105,000 Miles J Replace engine oil and oil filter; reset reminder light J Rotate tires J Clean air conditioner filter (ES, GS, IS) J Visually inspect brake pads and rotors J Road-test vehicle J Inspect the following: ___Axle shaft boots ___Ball joints and dust - 2007 Lexus IS 250 | Scheduled Maintenance Guide - Page 22
N T E N A N C E LO G 132 Months or 110,000 Miles J Replace engine oil and oil filter; reset reminder light J Rotate tires J Measure thickness of front brake pads and rotors (GS 430, IS) J Replace air conditioner filter (LS, SC) J Visually inspect brake pads and rotors J Road-test vehicle Additional - 2007 Lexus IS 250 | Scheduled Maintenance Guide - Page 23
or 120,000 Miles J Replace engine oil and oil filter; reset reminder light J Rotate tires J Measure brake pad thickness and rotor runout J Measure thickness of brake rotors (GS 430, IS) J Replace air conditioner filter J Replace brake fluid J Replace engine air filter J Replace spark plugs1 (for ES - 2007 Lexus IS 250 | Scheduled Maintenance Guide - Page 24
or 130,000 Miles J Replace engine oil and oil filter; reset reminder light J Rotate tires J Inspect engine coolant (see page 67) J Measure thickness of front brake pads and rotors (GS 430, IS) J Replace air conditioner filter (LS, SC) J Visually inspect brake pads and rotors J Road-test vehicle - 2007 Lexus IS 250 | Scheduled Maintenance Guide - Page 25
A I N T E N A N C E LO G 162 Months or 135,000 Miles J Replace engine oil and oil filter; reset reminder light J Rotate tires J Clean air conditioner filter (ES, GS, IS) J Visually inspect brake pads and rotors J Road-test vehicle J Inspect the following: ___Axle shaft boots ___Ball joints and dust - 2007 Lexus IS 250 | Scheduled Maintenance Guide - Page 26
N T E N A N C E LO G 168 Months or 140,000 Miles J Replace engine oil and oil filter; reset reminder light J Rotate tires J Measure thickness of front brake pads and rotors (GS 430, IS) J Replace air conditioner filter (LS, SC) J Visually inspect brake pads and rotors J Road-test vehicle Additional - 2007 Lexus IS 250 | Scheduled Maintenance Guide - Page 27
engine coolant (see page 67) J Road-test vehicle J Inspect the following: ___Axle shaft boots ___Ball joints and dust covers ___Body ___Brake lines and hoses ___Drive belt ___Exhaust pipes and mountings ___Front differential oil (AWD GS 350, AWD IS 250) ___Fuel lines and connections, fuel tank - 2007 Lexus IS 250 | Scheduled Maintenance Guide - Page 28
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 - 2007 Lexus IS 250 | Scheduled Maintenance Guide - Page 29
oil grade and viscosity, refer to your Owner's Manual. Some models are equipped with a replaceable oil-filter element and oil-filter cap O-ring; replace both at each oil change. For instructions on how to reset the reminder light, refer to your Owner's Manual. MAINTENANCE 67 Scheduled Maintenance - 2007 Lexus IS 250 | Scheduled Maintenance Guide - Page 30
or vibration from any part of the vehicle. Spark Plugs Replace at specified interval. A qualified technician should perform this operation. To ensure optimum engine performance on ES 350, replace only with Denso FK20HR11 plugs or equivalent. MAINTENANCE 68 Fuel Tank Cap Gasket Visually inspect - 2007 Lexus IS 250 | Scheduled Maintenance Guide - Page 31
inspection. Tire Rotation Tires should be rotated according to the instructions in your Owner's Manual. When rotating tires, check pressure and check for damage be performed by a qualified technician following procedures in Lexus service and repair publications. MAINTENANCE Scheduled Maintenance Log - 2007 Lexus IS 250 | Scheduled Maintenance Guide - Page 32
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Introduction
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MAINTENANCE
Regular maintenance is essential
to obtaining the highest level of per-
formance, safety and reliability from
your Lexus. It can also enhance your
vehicle’s resale value. This section
of the
Warranty and Services Guide
is designed to help you make sure
your vehicle receives proper and
timely maintenance. It includes
factory-recommended maintenance
guidelines as well as logs in which to
document your vehicle’s maintenance
history.
In addition to scheduled maintenance,
your Lexus requires ongoing general
maintenance such as fluid checks and
visual inspections. These procedures
are listed on pages 42–43 of this
booklet and described in detail in
the “Maintenance” section of the
Owner’s Manual
.
With proper maintenance and care,
your vehicle will last longer and deliv-
er more dependable, economical
performance. Follow this booklet’s
recommendations and you’ll enjoy
maximum reliability and peace of
mind from your Lexus for many years
to come.