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In case anyone else wonders what to do with a maintenance reminder that will pop up every 5K miles.
Basically, it's mostly BS, but the mileage will trigger a "Maintenance Required" warning light that you will have to reset yourself, or waste time driving to a dealer:
Standard Lexus Service Schedule
The Lexus service schedule operates on intervals of 5,000 miles each, which is the equivalent of 6 months drive time if your Lexus is your daily driver. While the following intervals can generally be applied to all the vehicles in our current lineup, you’ll want to double-check your owner’s manual for your own car’s schedule.
6 months or 5,000 miles
Rotate tires and adjust tire pressures as required
Reset maintenance reminder light
Road-test vehicle
Check installation of driver’s floor mat
Inspect and adjust all fluid levels
Visually inspect brake pads, calipers and rotors
12 months or 10,000 miles
Rotate tires and adjust tire pressures as required
Reset maintenance reminder light
Road test vehicle
Check installation of driver’s floor mat
Visually inspect brake pads, calipers and rotors
18 months or 15,000 miles
Rotate tires and adjust tire pressures as required
Replace smart key battery*
Clean air conditioner filter
Inspect and adjust all fluid levels
Inspect axle shaft boots
Inspect ball joints and dust covers
Inspect brake lines and hoses
Inspect engine coolant
Inspect exhaust pipes and mounting
Inspect rack and pinion steering assembly
Inspect steering linkage and boots
30 months or 25,000 miles
Rotate tires and adjust tire pressures as required
Reset maintenance reminder light
Road test vehicle
Check installation of driver’s floor mat*
Inspect and adjust all fluid levels
Visually inspect brake pads, calipers and rotors
36 months or 30,000 miles
Rotate tires and adjust tire pressures as required