checking oil Lexus ES350 2008 Owner's Manual

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Maintenance and care
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Installing the clips
Press the tip of the clip against a
hard surface, such as a desk, to
allow the center part of the clip
to be pushed up.
Insert
Press
Engine oil
With the engine at operating temperature and turned off, check the oil
level on the dipstick.
■ Checking the engine oil
Park the vehicle on level ground. After turning off the engine, wait
a few minutes for the oil to drain back into the bottom of the
engine.
Hold a rag under the end and pull
the dipstick out.
Wipe the dipstick clean.
Reinsert the dipstick fully.
Holding a rag under the end, pull the dipstick out and check the
oil level.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
STEP4
STEP5

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ES350_U_(L/O_0708)Wipe the dipstick and reinsert it fully.
Low
Full
■ Adding engine oil
If the oil level is below or near the
low level mark, add engine oil of
the same type as already in the
engine.
Make sure to check the oil type and prepare the items needed before
adding oil. Remove the oil filler cap.
Add engine oil slowly, checking the dipstick.
Install the filler cap, turning it clockwise.
It takes about 1.6 qt. (1.5 L, 1.3 lmp. qt.) to raise the oil level from low to full on the
dipstick.
STEP6
Oil gradeILSAC multi-grade engine oil
ItemsClean funnel
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3

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Alphabetical index
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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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Warning messagesDynamic radar
cruise control ....................... 374, 376
Engine oil level .................................... 376
Engine oil maintenance .................. 376
Engine oil pressure ........................... 373
Hood........................................................ 376
Intuitive parking assist
sensor....................................... 374, 376
Moon roof ............................................. 376
Open door ........................................... 376
Parking brake ...................................... 376
Pre-collision system ............. 374, 376
Smart access system with
push-button start ............................. 381
Steering lock ........................................ 374
Traction control .................................. 374
Trunk ........................................................ 376
Vehicle stability control .................. 374
Washer fluid......................................... 376
Washer Checking .................................................315
Preparing and checking before winter ...................................... 167
Switch ........................................................136
Washing and waxing ...........................282
Weight Cargo capacity.....................................163
Load limits ...............................................166
Weight ................................................... 408
Wheels ......................................................328
Window glasses ......................................60
Window lock switch ...............................60
Windows Power windows..................................... 60
Rear window defogger ................... 189
Washer .....................................................136 Windshield wipers
Position..................................................... 170
Windshield wipers.............................. 136
Wireless remote control key
Replacing the battery .......................332
Wireless remote control key...........34
WMA disc ............................................... 205