My 2016 is200t is at 4500 miles and I got the maint req soon light pop up already? I thought we only had to get an oil change at 10k miles, which would be the first service.

 

Every 5k miles is the service interval. I thought the first two were free anyway.

 

You are right. Oil changes are every 10k miles but service intervals are 5k.

 

Whats involved in this 5k service? Can I just have this maint light turned off? lol, sorry, I dont remember anyone telling me about any 5k service when buying the car and assumed the first service was at 10k. I'll read the manual when I get a chance. thanks

 

Everything they do at 10k service except for the oil change.

• Rotate Tires
• Inspect /Adjust All Fluid Levels
• Check Installation Of Driver's Floor Mat
• Inspect Wiper Blades
• Perform Road-Test on Vehicle
• Program Lexus Personalized Settings, If Requested
• Reset Maintenance Reminder Light
• Visually Inspect Brake Pads, Calipers and Rotors

Yes, you can turn off the reminder yourself. Here's the instruction: http://lexus2.custhelp.com/app/answe...ument-panel%3F

 

• Check Installation Of Driver's Floor Mat

I just have to laugh at this.

 

A 1.2 billion dollar fine will do that to you...

 

You think you could drive for 10k miles without having it getting checked? Hah

 

It's just a precaution for non-car people (99% of lexus drivers)

On my CT200h, I just ignored it. I can rotate my own damn tires. =)

 

I mean yeah you can still drive it. But the light will be on and you will be getting that maintenance message every time you start the car. And if something goes wrong with your car in between the 5k-10k miles, Lexus would be like, "Well you didn't come for the 5k check up, so you probably F-ed something up, so its not the manufacturers fault".

Technically, 5K is a check-up to make sure everything is working and such from the factory.

 

Thanks for the response, just found out the 5k service is complimentary from lexus so I'll be going to the dealership soon

 

I wish it was a option to rotate tires. Different sizes from front to back. Is these not the same on all IS's?

 

Maybe an oversight on Lexus possibly as they probably copied and pasted this from 2nd gen, where AWD, all 4 tires were the same size while RWD is staggered. For 3rd gen, it appears both power trains are staggered therefore you would not be able rotate them.

 

For 14-15, the standard IS250 and IS350 without upgraded tire packages had a square setup. I am not sure about the 200t setup. For 16, Lexus made the 18" staggered upgrade on the 350 standard. So while most have the staggered setup, some do not.

 

This. Can rotate tires on non-F Sport cars and cannot rotate on F Sport cars, There may be other packages that have a staggered set up too, but I am not specifically aware of them. The best value for me for the 5K service was to reset the service light. I didn't even care for the car wash with my 250 because there was tire grease all over the side of the car when I got home.