engine Lexus ES350 2008 Owner's Manual

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6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
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■Gasoline quality standards
●Automotive manufacturers in the US, Europe and Japan have developed a
specification for fuel quality called World-Wide Fuel Charter (WWFC) that is
expected to be applied worldwide.
●The WWFC consists of four categories that are based on required emission
levels. In the US, category 4 has been adopted.
●The WWFC improves air quality by lowering emissions in vehicle fleets, and
customer satisfaction through better performance.
■Lexus recommends the use of gasoline containing detergent additives
●Lexus recommends the use of gasoline that contains detergent additives to
avoid build-up of engine deposits.
●All gasoline sold in the US contains detergent additives to clean and/or keep
clean intake systems.
■Lexus recommends the use of cleaner burning gasoline
Cleaner burning gasoline, including reformulated gasoline that contains oxygen-
ates 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.
■Lexus does not recommend blended gasoline
●Lexus allows the use of oxygenate blended gasoline where the oxygenate con-
tent is up to 10% ethanol or 15% MTBE.
●If you use gasohol in your Lexus, be sure that it has an octane rating no lower
t h a n 8 7.
●Lexus DOES NOT recommend the use of gasoline containing methanol.
■Lexus does not recommend gasoline containing MMT
Some gasoline contains octane enhancing additive called MMT
(Methylcyclopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl).
Lexus DOES NOT recommend the use of gasoline that contains MMT. If fuel con-
taining 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.

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NOTICE
■Notice on gasoline quality
●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 that stated here.
Other gasohol may cause fuel system damage or vehicle performance problems.
●Use of unleaded gasoline with an octane rating lower than 91 may result in engine
knocking. Persistent knocking can lead to engine damage and should be cor-
rected by refueling with higher octane unleaded gasoline.
■Fuel-related poor driveability
If after using a different type of fuel, poor driveability is encountered (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.

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Curb weight
The weight of a motor vehicle with standard equip-
ment, including the maximum capacity of fuel, oil and
coolant, and if so equipped, air conditioning and
additional weight optional engine
Maximum loaded vehicle
weight
The sum of:
(a) Curb weight
(b) Accessory weight
(c) Vehicle capacity weight
(d) Production options weight
Normal occupant weight150 lb. (68 kg) times the number of occupants speci-
fied in the second column of Table 1
* that follows
Occupant distributionDistribution of occupants in a vehicle as specified in
the third column of Table 1
* below
Production options
weight
The combined weight of installed regular production
options weighing over 5 lb. (2.3 kg) in excess of the
standard items which they replace, not previously
considered in curb weight or accessory weight,
including heavy duty brakes, ride levelers, roof rack,
heavy duty 12-volt battery, and special trim
RimA metal support for a tire or a tire and tube assembly
upon which the tire beads are seated
Rim diameter
(Wheel diameter)Nominal diameter of the bead seat
Rim size designationRim diameter and width
Rim type designationThe industry manufacturer's designation for a rim by
style or code
Rim widthNominal distance between rim flanges
Vehicle capacity weight
(Total load capacity)The rated cargo and luggage load plus 150 lb. (68
kg) times the vehicle's designated seating capacity
Tire related termMeaning

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Multi-information display (→P. 1 2 8 )
Illumination
(
→P. 2 4 7 )
Time elapsed before lights
turn off15 seconds7. 5 s e c o n d s
30 seconds
Operation when the
doors are unlockedONOFF
Operation after the
“ENGINE START STOP”
switch turned OFF
ONOFF
Front foot well lightingONOFF
Outer foot lightONOFF
Seat belt
reminder
(
→P. 364)
Vehicle speed linked seat
belt reminder buzzerONOFF
CountryAvailable languages
CanadaEnglish and French
ItemFunctionDefault settingCustomized
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6-3. Initialization
Items to initialize
ItemWhen to initializeReference
Engine oil maintenance
data (USA only)After changing engine oilP. 3 0 3
Tire pressure warning
systemWhen changing the tire inflation pres-
sure by changing traveling speed or
load weight, etc.
P. 3 1 7
After reconnecting or performing maintenance on the battery, the follow-
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Brake assist .............................................. 157
Break-in tips ............................................. 107
CareExterior ................................................... 282
Interior..................................................... 285
Seat belts ............................................... 286
Cargo capacity ....................................... 163
Cargo hooks ...........................................270
CD changer ............................................. 199
CD player.................................................. 199
Chains......................................................... 169
Child restraint system Booster seats, definition.................... 93
Booster seats, installation ..................97
Convertible seats, definition ........... 93
Convertible seats, installation .........97
Front passenger occupant
classification system ........................ 88
Infant seats, definition ......................... 93
Infant seats, installation........................97
Installing CRS with lower
anchorages ........................................ 100
Installing CRS with seatbelts ...........97
Installing CRS with top straps ........ 101
Child safety
Airbag precautions ............................. 83
Battery precautions................ 314, 402
Child restraint system ........................ 93
Child-protectors................................... 38
How your child should wear the seatbelt ........................................... 53
Installing child restraints .................... 96
Moon roof precautions ..................... 66 Power window lock switch ..............60
Power window precautions ............ 62
Removed electronic key battery
precautions........................................333
Seat belt comfort guide .......................51
Seat belt extender precautions......55
Seat belt precautions .......................... 54
Seat heater precautions.................. 263
Trunk precautions................................. 42
Child-protectors ......................................38
Cigarette lighter..................................... 261
Cleaning
Exterior....................................................282
Interior .................................................... 285
Seat belts ............................................... 286
Clock ......................................................... 259
Compass .................................................. 277
Condenser ..............................................309
Console box ............................................ 251
Cooling system
Engine overheating.......................... 403
Cornering assist sensors ......................151
Cruise control Cruise control....................................... 139
Dynamic radar cruise control........142
Cup holders ............................................ 254
Curtain shield airbags.............................77
Customizable features .......................433
Daytime running light system ........... 133
Defogger Rear window ......................................... 189
Side mirror.............................................. 189
Dimension............................................... 408
Dinghy towing ......................................... 180
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DisplayDynamic radar crui se control ....... 142
Trip information .................................... 129
Warning message............................. 373
Do-it-yourself maintenance ............. 294
Door courtesy lights Door courtesy lights..........................247
Wattage.................................................... 417
Doors Door glasses ........................................... 60
Door lock................................. 22, 34, 37
Side mirrors ............................................. 58
Driver's seat belt reminder light ..... 364
Driving Break-in tips ...........................................107
Correct posture .................................... 75
Procedures ............................................ 106
Winter driving tips............................... 167
Driving position memory ...................... 44
Electronic key If the electronic key does not
operate properly ............................398
Emergency, in case of
If the electronic key does not operate properly ............................398
If the engine will not start ............... 394
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ...................................396
If the vehicle has discharged
battery ................................................. 400
If the warning buzzer sounds ...... 362
If the warning light turns on .......... 362 If the warning message is
displayed .............................................373
If you have a flat tire ........................ 384
If you lose your keys .........................397
If you think something is wrong .................................................. 358
If your vehicle becomes stuck .... 405
If your vehicle needs to be towed ................................................... 352
If your vehicle overheats................ 403
Engine Compartment ....................................... 301
Engine switch .......................................... 114
Hood ....................................................... 298
How to start the engine ..................... 114
Identification number ...................... 409
If the engine will not start ............... 394
Ignition switch ......................................... 114
Overheating ........................................ 403
Engine compartment cover ............. 302
Engine coolant Capacity .................................................. 412
Checking............................................... 307
Preparing and checking
before winter...................................... 167
Engine coolant temperature
gauge ....................................................... 122
Engine immobilizer system ................. 70
Engine oil Capacity .................................................... 411
Checking............................................... 303
Preparing and checking
before winter...................................... 167
Engine oil maintenance data ........... 306
Event data recorder ............................ 360
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Floor mat...................................................269
FluidBrake .......................................................309
Power steering fluid ...........................310
Washer ..................................................... 315
Fog lights
Switch ........................................................ 135
Wattage ................................................... 417
Foot well lighting ................................... 247
Front fog lights Switch ........................................................ 135
Wattage ................................................... 417
Front passenger occupant classification system ........................... 88
Front passenger's seat belt reminder light ..................................... 364
Front seats Adjustment ...............................................43
Driving position memory ..................44
Seat position memory ......................... 47
Front side marker lights Replacing light bulbs ....................... 345
Wattage ................................................... 417
Front turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 345
Wattage ................................................... 417
Fuel Capacity...................................................410
Fuel gauge .............................................. 122
Fuel pump shut off system ............ 359
Gas station information ................. 456
Information..............................................418
Refueling ....................................................67
Fuel door...................................................... 67
Fuel filler door............................................ 67
Fuel pump shut off system ................ 359
Fuses.......................................................... 334 Garage door opener .......................... 272
Gas station information...................... 456
Gauges .......................................................122
Glove box ................................................250
Glove box light ....................................... 251
Grocery bag hooks ............................. 270
Hands-free phone system
(for cellular phone)Bluetooth
®..............................................219
Hands-free phone system (for cellular phone) ..........................219
Head restraints Adjusting .................................................. 49
Headlight aim ......................................... 342
Headlights Discharge headlights precautions....................................... 350
Replacing light bulbs ........................343
Switch.........................................................132
Wattage ....................................................417
Heaters
Seat heaters ..........................................263
Side mirror.............................................. 189
Hood ..........................................................298
Hooks Cargo hooks ........................................270
Grocery bag hooks.......................... 270
I/M test...................................................... 293
Identification number Engine..................................................... 409
Vehicle ................................................... 409
Ignition switch............................................ 114
Illuminated entry system .................... 247
Indicator lights......................................... 124
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InitializationItems to initialize .................................438
Inside rear view mirror .......................... 57
Interior lights Interior lights......................................... 249
Switch ...................................................... 249
Intuitive parking assist ............................151
Jack Positioning a floor jack.................... 299
Replacing the wheel.........................384
Jack handle ..............................................384
Keyless entry.............................................. 34
Keys Electronic key......................................... 20
Engine switch...........................................114
If the electronic key does not
operate properly ............................398
If you lose your keys......................... 397
Key number ............................................. 20
Keyless entry ........................................... 34
Keys ............................................................. 20
Mechanical key...................................... 20
Wireless remote control key .......... 34
Light bulbs Replacing............................................... 343
Wattage.................................................... 417
Lights Door courtesy lights..........................247
Fog light switch.....................................135
Headlights switch ................................ 132
Interior light switch.............................247
Outer foot lights ..................................247 Personal light switch .........................249
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 343
Shift lever lighting ............................... 247
Turn signal lever................................... 120
Vanity lights.......................................... 258
Wattage ................................................... 417
Load capacity...........................................166
Maintenance Do-it-yourself ma intenance..........294
General maintenance..................... 290
Maintenance data .............................408
Maintenance requirements.......... 288
Meter
Instrument panel light control ....... 123
Meters........................................................122
Mirrors Inside rear view mirror .......................57
Side mirror heater...............................189
Side mirrors............................................. 58
Vanity mirrors ..................................... 258
Moon roof................................................... 63
MP3 disc .................................................. 205
Multi-information display ................... 128
Odometer ................................................. 122
Oil Engine oil............................................... 303
Opener Fuel filler door ......................................... 67
Hood ....................................................... 298
Trunk..............................................................41
Outer foot lights Outer foot lights.................................. 247
Wattage ................................................... 417
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Outside rear view mirrorsAdjusting and folding ......................... 58
Mirror position memory ....................44
Outside temperature display............ 129
Overhead console .............................. 253
Overheating, Engine .......................... 403
Parking assist sensors ........................... 151
Parking brake ............................................121
Parking lights
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 345
Switch ........................................................ 132
Wattage ................................................... 417
PCS..............................................................160
Personal lights Switch ...................................................... 249
Power outlet ............................................262
Power steering fluid ..............................310
Power windows........................................ 60
Pre-collision system .............................. 160
Radar cruise control ............................. 142
Radiator.................................................... 309
Radio ................................................................ 192
Radio data system.................................. 193
RDS.............................................................. 193
Rear side marker lights Replacing light bulbs ....................... 343
Wattage ................................................... 417
Rear sunshade........................................266
Rear turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ....................... 343
Wattage ................................................... 417
Rear window defogger ........................189 Replacing
Electronic key battery ...................... 332
Fuses.........................................................334
Light bulbs .............................................343
Reporting safety defects for U.S.A. owners .....................................440
Seat belts Adjusting the seat belt ..........................51
Automatic Locking Retractor......... 52
Child restraint system installation.............................................. 96
Cleaning and maintaining the seat belts .................................... 286
Emergency Locking Retractor ...... 52
How to wear your seat belt ............ 50
How your child should wear the seat belt .......................................... 53
Pregnant women, proper seat belt use ......................... 52
Reminder light .....................................364
Seat belt extenders .............................. 53
Seat belt pretensioners ........................51
Seat heaters ............................................ 263
Seat position memory ............................ 47
Seat ventilators ...................................... 263
Seating capacity ..................................... 166
Seats
Adjustment ............................................... 43
Adjustment precautions .................... 43
Child seats/child restraint system installation.............................. 96
Cleaning ................................................ 285
Driver’s seat position memory ....... 44
Front passenger seat position memory .................................................. 47
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