2009 Lexus GX 470 Scheduled Maintenance Guide
2009 Lexus GX 470 Manual
2009 Lexus GX 470 manual content summary:
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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 vehicle receives proper - 2009 Lexus GX 470 | Scheduled Maintenance Guide - Page 2
date of 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 - 2009 Lexus GX 470 | Scheduled Maintenance Guide - Page 3
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 www.lexus.com. Lexus dealership technicians - 2009 Lexus GX 470 | Scheduled Maintenance Guide - Page 4
"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 After Off-Road Driving Whenever you drive off-road through deep sand, mud - 2009 Lexus GX 470 | Scheduled Maintenance Guide - Page 5
carpet and cloth interior as dry as possible. • When cleaning leather interior, remove dirt and dust with a vacuum cleaner. Using a sponge, apply using a soft sponge or cotton cloth with mild car-wash soap. Rinse off with water. • If water does not bead on a clean vehicle surface, apply car wax using - 2009 Lexus GX 470 | Scheduled Maintenance Guide - Page 6
If you are a low-mileage driver, mark your calendar to remind yourself to obtain maintenance every six months. Complimentary First Scheduled Maintenance Service: 30 Days or 1,000 Miles Lexus provides your first scheduled maintenance service at no charge. The service is performed at 30 days or 1,000 - 2009 Lexus GX 470 | Scheduled Maintenance Guide - Page 7
information, see the "Customizable Features" section of the Specifications chapter in your Owner's Manual.) Programming of these features is performed once at no charge, provided you obtain the service at the 30-day/1,000-mile scheduled maintenance service. Programming of your Lexus Personalized - 2009 Lexus GX 470 | Scheduled Maintenance Guide - Page 8
12 Months or 10,000 Miles ❏ Replace engine oil and oil filter; reset reminder light ❏ Rotate tires ❏ Replace Smart Key battery (LX) ❏ Visually inspect brake pads, calipers and rotors ❏ Road-test vehicle Additional Maintenance Required If You Drive Primarily Under the Following Conditions Driving off - 2009 Lexus GX 470 | Scheduled Maintenance Guide - Page 9
❏ Replace engine oil and oil filter; reset reminder light ❏ Rotate tires ❏ Clean air conditioner filter (LX, RX) ❏ Lubricate drive shaft, re-torque nuts and bolts (GX, LX) ❏ Visually inspect brake pads, calipers and rotors ❏ Road-test vehicle ❏ Inspect the following: ___Axle shaft boots ___Ball - 2009 Lexus GX 470 | Scheduled Maintenance Guide - Page 10
24 Months or 20,000 Miles ❏ Replace engine oil and oil filter; reset reminder light ❏ Rotate tires ❏ Replace Smart Key battery (LX) ❏ Visually inspect brake pads, calipers and rotors ❏ Road-test vehicle Additional Maintenance Required If You Drive Primarily Under the Following Conditions Driving off - 2009 Lexus GX 470 | Scheduled Maintenance Guide - Page 11
control system (LX) ___Axle shaft boots ___Ball joints and dust covers ___Body ___Brake lines and hoses ___Engine coolant (see page 68) ___Exhaust pipes and mountings ___Front differential oil (GX, LX) ___Fuel lines and connections, fuel tank band and fuel tank vapor vent system hoses ___Fuel tank - 2009 Lexus GX 470 | Scheduled Maintenance Guide - Page 12
48 Months or 40,000 Miles ❏ Replace engine oil and oil filter; reset reminder light ❏ Rotate tires ❏ Replace Smart Key battery (LX) ❏ Visually inspect brake pads, calipers and rotors ❏ Road-test vehicle Additional Maintenance Required If You Drive Primarily Under the Following Conditions Driving off - 2009 Lexus GX 470 | Scheduled Maintenance Guide - Page 13
oil filter; reset reminder light ❏ Rotate tires ❏ Clean air conditioner filter (LX, RX) ❏ Lubricate drive shaft, re-torque nuts and bolts (GX, LX) ❏ Visually inspect brake pads, calipers and rotors ❏ Road-test vehicle ❏ Inspect the following: ___Active height control system (LX) ___Axle shaft boots - 2009 Lexus GX 470 | Scheduled Maintenance Guide - Page 14
60 Months or 50,000 Miles ❏ Replace engine oil and oil filter; reset reminder light ❏ Rotate tires ❏ Replace Smart Key battery (LX) ❏ Visually inspect brake pads, calipers and rotors ❏ Road-test vehicle Additional Maintenance Required If You Drive Primarily Under the Following Conditions Driving off - 2009 Lexus GX 470 | Scheduled Maintenance Guide - Page 15
(GX) ___Exhaust pipes and mountings ___Front differential oil (GX, LX) ___Fuel lines and connections, fuel tank band and fuel tank vapor vent system hoses ___Fuel tank cap gasket ___Rack and pinion assembly ___Rear differential oil (AWD/4WD only) ___Steering linkage and boots ___Transfer case oil - 2009 Lexus GX 470 | Scheduled Maintenance Guide - Page 16
84 Months or 70,000 Miles ❏ Replace engine oil and oil filter; reset reminder light ❏ Rotate tires ❏ Replace Smart Key battery (LX) ❏ Visually inspect brake pads, calipers and rotors ❏ Road-test vehicle Additional Maintenance Required If You Drive Primarily Under the Following Conditions Driving off - 2009 Lexus GX 470 | Scheduled Maintenance Guide - Page 17
oil filter; reset reminder light ❏ Rotate tires ❏ Clean air conditioner filter (LX, RX) ❏ Lubricate drive shaft, re-torque nuts and bolts (GX, LX) ❏ Visually inspect brake pads, calipers and rotors ❏ Road-test vehicle ❏ Inspect the following: ___Active height control system (LX) ___Axle shaft boots - 2009 Lexus GX 470 | Scheduled Maintenance Guide - Page 18
96 Months or 80,000 Miles ❏ Replace engine oil and oil filter; reset reminder light ❏ Rotate tires ❏ Replace Smart Key battery (LX) ❏ Visually inspect brake pads, calipers and rotors ❏ Road-test vehicle Additional Maintenance Required If You Drive Primarily Under the Following Conditions Driving off - 2009 Lexus GX 470 | Scheduled Maintenance Guide - Page 19
68) ___Exhaust pipes and mountings ___Front differential oil (GX, LX) ___Fuel lines and connections, fuel tank band and fuel tank vapor vent system hoses ___Fuel tank cap gasket ___Rack and pinion assembly ___Rear differential oil (AWD/4WD only) ___Steering linkage and boots ___Transfer case oil - 2009 Lexus GX 470 | Scheduled Maintenance Guide - Page 20
000 Miles ❏ Replace engine oil and oil filter; reset reminder light ❏ Rotate tires ❏ Replace engine coolant (see page 68) ❏ Replace Smart Key battery (LX) ❏ Visually inspect brake pads, calipers and rotors ❏ Road-test vehicle Additional Maintenance Required If You Drive Primarily Under the Following - 2009 Lexus GX 470 | Scheduled Maintenance Guide - Page 21
oil filter; reset reminder light ❏ Rotate tires ❏ Clean air conditioner filter (LX, RX) ❏ Lubricate drive shaft, re-torque nuts and bolts (GX, LX) ❏ Visually inspect brake pads, calipers and rotors ❏ Road-test vehicle ❏ Inspect the following: ___Active height control system (LX) ___Axle shaft boots - 2009 Lexus GX 470 | Scheduled Maintenance Guide - Page 22
Months or 110,000 Miles ❏ Replace engine oil and oil filter; reset reminder light ❏ Rotate tires ❏ Replace Smart Key battery (LX) ❏ Visually inspect brake pads, calipers and rotors ❏ Road-test vehicle Additional Maintenance Required If You Drive Primarily Under the Following Conditions Driving off - 2009 Lexus GX 470 | Scheduled Maintenance Guide - Page 23
oil (AWD/4WD only) ___Transmission fluid (RX) ___Transmission for signs of leakage (GX, LX) ❏ Replace engine air filter ❏ Replace Smart Key battery (LX) ❏ Replace spark plugs1 (for RX, use Denso FK20HR11 plugs or equivalent) ❏ Visually inspect brake pads, calipers and rotors ❏ Road-test vehicle - 2009 Lexus GX 470 | Scheduled Maintenance Guide - Page 24
000 Miles ❏ Replace engine oil and oil filter; reset reminder light ❏ Rotate tires ❏ Inspect engine coolant (see page 68) ❏ Replace Smart Key battery (LX) ❏ Visually inspect brake pads, calipers and rotors ❏ Road-test vehicle Additional Maintenance Required If You Drive Primarily Under the Following - 2009 Lexus GX 470 | Scheduled Maintenance Guide - Page 25
oil filter; reset reminder light ❏ Rotate tires ❏ Clean air conditioner filter (LX, RX) ❏ Lubricate drive shaft, re-torque nuts and bolts (GX, LX) ❏ Visually inspect brake pads, calipers and rotors ❏ Road-test vehicle ❏ Inspect the following: ___Active height control system (LX) ___Axle shaft boots - 2009 Lexus GX 470 | Scheduled Maintenance Guide - Page 26
Months or 140,000 Miles ❏ Replace engine oil and oil filter; reset reminder light ❏ Rotate tires ❏ Repalces Smart Key battery (LX) ❏ Visually inspect brake pads, calipers and rotors ❏ Road-test vehicle Additional Maintenance Required If You Drive Primarily Under the Following Conditions Driving off - 2009 Lexus GX 470 | Scheduled Maintenance Guide - Page 27
the following: ___Active height control system (LX) ___Axle shaft boots ___Ball joints and dust covers ___Body ___Brake lines and hoses ___Drive belt ___Exhaust pipes and mountings ___Front differential oil (GX, LX) ___Fuel lines and connections, fuel tank band and fuel tank vapor vent system hoses - 2009 Lexus GX 470 | Scheduled Maintenance Guide - Page 28
. 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. Active Height Control System Inspect the lines, accumulators and - 2009 Lexus GX 470 | Scheduled Maintenance Guide - Page 29
signs of leakage. Replace any deteriorated or damaged parts. A qualified technician should perform these operations. Brake Pads, Calipers and Rotors it repaired immediately by a qualified technician. Refer to your Owner's Manual for fluid specifications. Drive Belt Inspect for cracks, excessive wear - 2009 Lexus GX 470 | Scheduled Maintenance Guide - Page 30
each oil change. For instructions on how to reset the reminder light, refer to your Owner's Manual. Engine Valve Clearance (GX) Inspect for excessive lifter noise and engine vibration and adjust if necessary. A qualified technician should perform this operation. (The LX 570 and RX 350 are equipped - 2009 Lexus GX 470 | Scheduled Maintenance Guide - Page 31
,000 miles. A qualified technician should perform this operation. Timing Chain (LX, RX) The LX 570 and RX 350 are equipped with a timing chain that requires no periodic inspection. Tire Rotation Tires should be rotated according to the instructions in your Owner's Manual. When rotating tires, check - 2009 Lexus GX 470 | Scheduled Maintenance Guide - Page 32
. For correct oil, refer to your Owner's Manual. Transmission (GX, LX) On GX 470 and LX 570, the transmission and transmission fluid are a adding or replacing fluid should be performed by a qualified technician following precedures in Lexus service and repair publications. Transmission Fluid - 2009 Lexus GX 470 | Scheduled Maintenance Guide - Page 33
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION Model Body style In-service date Mileage at delivery Selling dealership Selling dealership phone number Key number MAINTENANCE Vehicle Identification Number Scheduled Maintenance Log 71 - 2009 Lexus GX 470 | Scheduled Maintenance Guide - Page 34
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Introduction
THE IMPORTANCE OF SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE
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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.