engine Lexus ES300 2001 Owner's Manuals (in English)

ENGINE
419
SPARK PLUGS
62E016
Your engine is fitted with iridium±tipped spark
plugs.
NOTICE
Use only iridium±tipped spark plugs and do notadjust gaps for your engine performance andsmooth drivability.

CHASSIS
422± BRAKES
Pedal clearance
Pedal free play
Brake pad wear limit
Parking brake lining wear limit
Parking brake adjustment
Fluid type
55 mm (2.2 in.) Min. *1
1 ± 6 mm (0.04 ± 0.24 in.)
1.0 mm (0.04 in.)
1.0 mm (0.04 in.)
3 ± 6 clicks *
2
SAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3
*1: Minimum pedal clearance when depressed with the force of 490 N (50 kgf,\
110 lbf.) with the engine running
*
2: Parking brake adjustment when depressed with the force of 294 N (30 kgf\
, 66 lbf.)
± STEERING
Wheel free play
Power steering fluid type
Less than 30 mm (1.2 in.)
Automatic transmission fluid DEXRONII or III

CHASSIS
427
63E009
Check the fluid level through the reservoir. If
necessary, add automatic transmission fluid
DEXRON
II or III.
If the vehicle has been driven around 80 km/h (50 mph)
for 20 minutes (a little more in frigid temperatures), the
fluid is hot (60C ± 80C or 140 F ± 175F). You may
also check the level when the fluid is cold (about room
temperature, 10 C ± 30C or 50F ± 85F) if the engine
has not been run for about five hours.

ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS
445


1 2 3Engine compartment
4Driver's side instrument panel
± FUSES
64E025a
1Engine compartment
64E065
2Engine compartment

64E067
ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS
447
3Engine compartment
4Driver's side instrument panel

ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS
453


1Terminals 2Hold±down clamp
Check the battery for corroded or loose
connections, cracks, or loose hold±down clamps.
1. If the battery is corroded, wash it off with a solution of
warm water and baking soda. Coat the terminals with
grease to prevent further corrosion.
2. If the connections are loose, tighten the clamp bolts
± but do not overtighten.
3. Tighten the hold±down clamp only enough to keep
the battery firmly in place. Overtightening may damage
the battery case.NOTICE
Make sure the engine and all accessories are
turned off before performing maintenance.
When checking the battery, remove the ground
cable first and reinstall it last.
Be careful not to cause a short circuit with tools.
Take care no solution gets into the batterywhen washing it.

ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS
455
BATTERY RECHARGINGPRECAUTIONS
During recharging, the battery is producing
hydrogen gas.
Therefore, before recharging:
1. If recharging with the battery installed on the vehicle,
be sure to disconnect the ground cable.
2. Make sure the power switch on the recharger is off
when connecting the charger cables to the battery and
when disconnecting them.
CAUTION
Always charge the battery in an unconfined area. Do
not charge the battery in a garage or closed room
where there is not sufficient ventilation.
 Only do a slow charge (5 A or less). Charging at a
quicker rate is dangerous. The battery may explode
causing personal injuries.
NOTICE
Never recharge the battery while the engine is
running. Also, be sure all accessories are turnedoff.
CHECKING AND REPLACING THE BLADE TYPE FUSES

ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS
456
64E064
64E029±2

Engine compartment 1Pull±out tool 2Spare
fuses

ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS
461
CHECKING THE CARTRIDGETYPE FUSES
64E011±1
64E015±1

Engine compartment

ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS
464
ADDING WASHER FLUID
64E017a
If the washer tank becomes nearly empty, add
washer fluid.
You may use plain water as washer fluid. However, in
cold areas where temperatures range below the
freezing point, use washer fluid containing antifreeze.
This product is available at your Lexus dealer and most
auto parts stores. Follow the manufacturer's directions
for how much to mix with water.
NOTICE
Do not use engine antifreeze or any othersubstitute because it may damage your vehicle'spaint.
CHECKING THE HEADLIGHT AIM
(Vehicles with halogen headlight)