2006 Lexus RX 400h Owners Manual - Page 675

M A I N T E N A N C E E X P L A N AT I O N OF MAINTENANCE ITEMS The following descriptions are provided to give you a better understanding of the maintenance services that should be performed on your vehicle. The scheduled maintenance log indicates at which mileage/time 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 "Service Procedures and Specifications" section of your Owner's Manual. Air Conditioner Filter 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. Re-torque the rear axle shaft flange bolts at the indicated intervals. A qualified technician should perform these operations. 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. Battery: 12-Volt (Auxiliary Battery) The original equipment 12-volt battery, located under the hood, is a compact, conventional lead-acid battery. The condition of this battery should be visually checked when refueling. Refer to your Owner's Manual for details. 68 S c h e d u l e d M a i n t e n a n c e L o g