IntroductionGENERAL MAINTENANCE AND REGULAR USEMAINTENANCE44In addition to scheduled maintenance,your Lexus requires ongoing generalmaintenance such as fluid checks andvisual inspections. The recommendedguidelines for inspections are listedbelow. Please refer to the "Mainte-nance" section of the Owner's Manualfor a detailed description of inspec-tion procedures.When RefuelingWhen refueling, perform theseinspections:*Check engine oil level using the dipstick*Visually check engine coolantlevel on the see-through reservoir (under cover)*Visually check brake fluid levelon the see-through reservoir*Visually check power steeringfluid level on the see-throughreservoir (under cover)*Visually check condition of battery (under cover)*Check level of windshield washer fluidEvery 30 DaysAt least once every 30 days, performthese inspections:*Check tire pressure*Check tires for damage and wearWhen Cleaning the Interior *Remove dirt and dust with a vacuum cleaner. Wipe dirty sur-faces with a soft cloth dampenedwith warm water.*When cleaning carpet or clothinterior, remove dirt and dustwith a vacuum cleaner.Apply afoaming-type carpet cleaner with a sponge or brush, allowingcleaner to work for a few min-utes to loosen dirt. Continue byrubbing carpet or cloth interiorin a circular motion. Wipe off anyexcess cleaner with a clean cloth.If any dirtremains, repeat process.Best results are obtained bykeeping carpet and cloth interioras dry as possible. *When cleaning leather interior,remove dirt and dust with a vacuum cleaner. Using a sponge,apply a small amount of neutral2010 Lexus Sedans_41-47a 7/21/09 1:29 AM Page 44
