2011 Lexus LX 570 Owners Manual - Page 1722

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. After a Car Wash • Check installation of driver's floor mat After Off-Road Driving Whenever you drive off-road through deep sand, mud or water, perform these inspections daily: • Check axle shaft boots • Check ball joints and dust covers • Check brake lines and hoses • Check brake pads/rotors and parking brake linings/drums • Check differential oil • Check engine air filter • Check nuts and bolts on chassis • Check steering linkage and boots • Check transfer case oil (AWD models) • Check transmission fluid Every 30 Days At least once every 30 days, perform these inspections: • Check engine oil level using the dipstick • Visually check engine coolant level on the see-through reservoir • Visually check brake fluid level on the see-through reservoir • Check level of power steering fluid MAINTENANCE 44 • Visually check condition of battery • Check level of windshield washer fluid • Check installation of driver's floor mat • Check tire pressure • Check tires for damage and wear Introduction