2008 Lexus ES 350 Owners Manual - Page 540

GENERAL MAINTENANCE AND 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 inspection procedures. Every 30 Days At least once every 30 days, perform these inspections: • Check tire pressure • Check tires for damage and wear When Cleaning the Interior • Remove dirt and dust with a vacuum cleaner. Wipe dirty surfaces with a soft cloth dampened with warm water. • When cleaning carpet or cloth interior, remove dirt and dust with a vacuum cleaner. Apply a foaming-type carpet cleaner with a sponge or brush, allowing cleaner to work for a few minutes to loosen dirt. Continue by rubbing carpet or cloth interior in a circular motion. Wipe off any excess cleaner with a clean cloth. If any dirt remains, repeat process. Best results are obtained by keeping carpet and cloth interior as dry as possible. • When cleaning leather interior, remove dirt and dust with a vacuum cleaner. Using a sponge, apply a small amount of neutral When Refueling When refueling, perform these inspections: • Check engine oil level using the dipstick • Visually check engine coolant level on the see-through reservoir (under cover) • Visually check brake fluid level on the see-through reservoir • Visually check power steering fluid level on the see-through reservoir (under cover) MAINTENANCE 42 • Visually check condition of battery (under cover) • Check level of windshield washer fluid Introduction