Lexus ES300h 2014 Owner's Manual

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Ignition system
Spark plug
MakeXGasoline vehicles
DENSO FK20HR11
XHybrid vehicles
DENSO FK16HR-A8
GapXGasoline vehicles
0.043 in. (1.1 mm)
XHybrid vehicles
0.031 in. (0.8 mm)
NOTICE
■Iridium-tipped spark plugs
Use only iridium-tipped spark plugs. Do not adjust the spark plug gap.

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XGasoline vehicles
XHybrid vehicles
Electrical system
12-volt battery
Specific gravity reading
at 68°F (20 °C): 1.250 — 1.290 Fully charged
1.160 — 1.200 Half charged
1.060 — 1.100 Discharged
Charging rates
Quick charge
Slow charge15 A max.
5 A max.
12-volt battery
Open voltage at 68 °F
(20 °C):12.5 V or higher: Fully charged
11.0 — 12.4 V: Half charged
10.9 V or lower: Discharged
(Voltage is checked 20 minutes after the hybrid sys-
tem and all lights are turned off.)
Charging rates4 — 5 A

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*: The fluid capacity is the quantity of reference.If replacement is necessary, contact your Lexus dealer.
*: The fluid capacity is a reference quantity. If replacement is necessary, contact your Lexus dealer.
Automatic transaxle (gasoline vehicles)
Fluid capacity*6.9 qt. (6.5 L, 5.7 Imp.qt.)
Fluid typeTo y o t a G e n u i n e AT F W S
NOTICE
■Transmission fluid type
Using transmission fluid other than “Toyota Genuine ATF WS” may cause deterio-
ration in shift quality, locking up of your transmission accompanied by vibration,
and ultimately damage the transmission of your vehicle.
Hybrid transaxle (hybrid vehicles)
Fluid capacity*3.9 qt. (3.7 L, 3.3 Imp.qt.)
Fluid typeTo y o t a G e n u i n e AT F W S
NOTICE
■Transmission fluid type
Using transmission fluid other than “Toyota Genuine ATF WS” may cause deterio-
ration in shift quality, locking up of your transmission accompanied by vibration,
and ultimately damage the transmission of your vehicle.

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*1: Minimum pedal clearance when depressed with a force of 112.4 lbf (500 N,51.0 kgf) while the engine <hybrid system> is running <operating>.
*2: Parking brake pedal travel when depressed with a force of 67.4 lbf (300 N,30.6 kgf).
Brakes
Pe d a l c l e a r a n c e*1
XGasoline vehicles
3.58 in. (91 mm) Min.
XHybrid vehicles
3.62 in. (92 mm) Min.
Pe d a l f r e e p l a y0.04 — 0.24 in. (1.0 — 6.0 mm)
Front and rear brake pad wear limit0.04 in. (1.0 mm)
Parking brake lining wear limit0.04 in. (1.0 mm)
Parking brake pedal travel *27  10 clicks
Fluid typeSAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3
Steering
Free playLess than 1.2 in. (30 mm)

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XTy p e A
*1: 112 mph (180 km/h) or less
*2: More than 112 mph (180 km/h)
XTy p e B
*1: 99 mph (160 km/h) or less
*2: More than 99 mph (160 km/h)
Tires and wheels
Ti r e s i z eP215/55R17 93V
Tire inflation pressure
(Recommended cold tire
inflation pressure)
Front tire33 psi (230 kPa, 2.3 kgf/cm2 or bar)*1
36 psi (250 kPa, 2.5 kgf/cm2 or bar)*2
Rear tire33 psi (230 kPa, 2.3 kgf/cm2 or bar)
Wheel size17 × 7J
Wheel nut torque76 ft•lbf (103 N•m, 10.5 kgf•m)
Ti r e s i z eP225/45R18 91V
Tire inflation pressure
(Recommended cold tire
inflation pressure)
Front tire
33 psi (230 kPa, 2.3 kgf/cm2 or bar)*1
38 psi (260 kPa, 2.6 kgf/cm2 or bar)*2
Rear tire33 psi (230 kPa, 2.3 kgf/cm2 or bar)
Wheel size18 × 7 1 /2J
Wheel nut torque76 ft•lbf (103 N•m, 10.5 kgf•m)

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XCompact spare tire (if equipped)
Ti r e s i z eT155/70D17 110M
Tire inflation pressure
(Recommended cold tire
inflation pressure)
60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kgf/cm2 or bar)
Wheel size17 × 4T
Wheel nut torque76 ft•lbf (103 N•m, 10.5 kgf•m)

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A: HB3 halogen bulbsB: H11 halogen bulbs
C: D4S discharge bulbs D: H16 halogen bulbs E: Wedge base bulbs (amber)F: Wedge base bulbs (clear)
*: If equipped
Light bulbs
Light BulbsBulb No.WTy p e
Exterior
Headlights High beam
Low beam (halogen bulbs)
Low beam (discharge bulbs)
9005
605535A B
C
Fog lights*19D
Front turn signal lights7444NA28 /8E
Front side marker lightsW5W5F
Rear turn signal lightsWY21W21E
Back-up lightsW16W16F
Outer foot lightsW5W5F
Interior
Door courtesy lights5F
Vanity lights5F
Interior light8F
Pe r s o n a l l i g h t s8F
Tr u n k l i g h t5F

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Fuel information
■Fuel tank opening for unleaded gasoline
To help prevent incorrect fueling, your vehicle has a fuel tank opening that only
accommodates the special nozzle on unleaded fuel pumps.
■Gasoline quality
In very few cases, driveability problems may be caused by the brand of gasoline you
are using. If driveability problems persist, try changing the brand of gasoline. If this
does not correct the problem, consult your Lexus dealer.
■Gasoline quality standards
●Automotive manufacturers in the U.S.A., Europe and Japan have developed a
specification for fuel quality called the World-Wide Fuel Charter (WWFC), which
is expected to be applied worldwide.
●The WWFC consists of four categories that are based on required emission levels.
In the U.S., category 4 has been adopted.
●The WWFC improves air quality by lowering emissions in vehicle fleets, and
improves customer satisfaction through better performance.
You must only use unleaded gasoline in your vehicle.
Select octane rating 87 (Research Octane Number 91) or higher. Use
of unleaded gasoline with an octane rating lower than 87 may result in
engine knocking. Persistent knocki ng can lead to engine damage.
At minimum, the gasoline you use should meet the specifications of
ASTM D4814 in the U.S.A. and CGSB3.5-M93 in Canada.

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■Recommendation of the use of gasoline containing detergent additives
●Lexus recommends the use of gasoline that contains detergent additives to avoid
the build-up of engine deposits.
●All gasoline sold in the U.S.A. contains minimum detergent additives to clean and/
or keep clean intake systems, per EPA’s lowest additives concentration program.
●Lexus strongly recommends the use of Top Tier Detergent Gasoline. For more
information on Top Tier Detergent Gasoline and a list of marketers, please go to the
official website www.toptiergas.com.
■Recommendation of the use of cleaner burning gasoline
Cleaner burning gasoline, including reformulated gasoline that contains oxygenates
such as ethanol or MTBE (Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether) is available in many areas.
Lexus recommends the use of cleaner burning gasoline and appropriately blended
reformulated gasoline. These types of gasoline provide excellent vehicle perfor-
mance, reduce vehicle emissions and improve air quality.
■Non-recommendation of the use of blended gasoline
●If you use gasohol in your vehicle, be sure that it has an octane rating no lower than
87.
●Lexus does not recommend the use of gasoline containing methanol.
●Use only gasoline containing up to 15% eth-
anol.
DO NOT use any flex-fuel or gasoline that
could contain more than 15% ethanol,
including from any pump labeled E30, E50,
E85 (which are only some examples of fuel
containing more than 15% ethanol).DO NOT use gasoline con-
taining more than 15% ethanol.
(30% ethanol)
(50% ethanol)
(85% ethanol)

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■Non-recommendation of the use of gasoline containing MMT
Some gasoline contains an octane enhancing additive called MMT (Methylcyclo-
pentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl).
Lexus does not recommend the use of gasoline that contains MMT. If fuel containing
MMT is used, your emission control system may be adversely affected.
The malfunction indicator lamp on the instrument cluster may come on. If this hap-
pens, contact your Lexus dealer for service.
■If your engine knocks
●Consult your Lexus dealer.
●You may occasionally notice light knocking for a short time while accelerating or
driving uphill. This is normal and there is no need for concern.
NOTICE
■Notice on fuel quality
●Do not use improper fuels. If improper fuels are used, the engine will be dam-
aged.
●Do not use leaded gasoline.
Leaded gasoline can cause damage to your vehicle’s three-way catalytic convert-
ers causing the emission control system to malfunction.
●Do not use gasohol other than the type previously stated.
Other gasohol may cause fuel system damage or vehicle performance problems.
●Using unleaded gasoline with an octane number or rating lower than the level
previously stated will cause persistent heavy knocking.
At worst, this will lead to engine damage.
■Fuel-related poor driveability
If poor driveability is encountered after using a different type of fuel (poor hot start-
ing, vaporization, engine knocking, etc.), discontinue the use of that type of fuel.
■When refueling with gasohol
Take care not to spill gasohol. It can damage your vehicle’s paint.