2013 Lexus GS 450h Warranty and Services Guide - Page 70

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EXPLANATION 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 time/mileage 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 Replace at specified intervals. More frequent replacement may be required when driving in dusty conditions, heavy traffic areas, urban areas, desert areas or dirt roads. 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. 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 on the left side of the trunk compartment, is a sealed, maintenance-free special-application battery that is different from a conventional automotive battery. Replacement batteries are available from your Lexus dealership. Battery: Hybrid (Traction Battery) The hybrid battery is a NiMH (nickel metal hydride) compact, high-output battery. This battery does not require regular maintenance. However, if the vehicle is parked for a long time, the hybrid battery will discharge gradually. To keep the hybrid battery in good condition, drive the vehicle at least once every several months for at least 30 minutes or 10 miles. If the hybrid battery becomes fully discharged and the vehicle will not start even with a MAINTENANCE 68 Scheduled Maintenance Log

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EXPLANATION OF MAINTENANCE ITEMS
MAINTENANCE
Scheduled Maintenance Log
68
The following descriptions are pro-
vided to give you a better understand-
ing of the maintenance services that
should be performed on your vehicle.
The scheduled maintenance log indi-
cates at which time/mileage intervals
each service should be performed.
Please note that many maintenance
services should be performed only
by a qualified technician.
Air Conditioner Filter
Replace at specified intervals. More
frequent replacement may be
required when driving in dusty condi-
tions, heavy traffic areas, urban areas,
desert areas or dirt roads. 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.
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 on the left side of the
trunk compartment, is a sealed,
maintenance-free special-application
battery that is different from a
conventional automotive battery.
Replacement batteries are available
from your Lexus dealership.
Battery: Hybrid (Traction
Battery)
The hybrid battery is a NiMH (nickel
metal hydride) compact, high-output
battery. This battery does not require
regular maintenance. However, if the
vehicle is parked for a long time, the
hybrid battery will discharge gradu-
ally. To keep the hybrid battery in good
condition, drive the vehicle at least
once every several months for at least
30 minutes or 10 miles. If the hybrid
battery becomes fully discharged and
the vehicle will not start even with a
For further information on
maintenance services that you
can perform yourself, see the
maintenance sections of your
Owner’s Manual
.