refueling Lexus ES350 2008 Owner's Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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1-1. Key information ........................... 20Keys ...................................................... 20
1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk .................. 22
Smart access system with push-button start .......................... 22
Wireless remote control .............. 34
Doors.................................................... 37
Trunk...................................................... 41
1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors,
steering wheel) .......................... 43
Front seats .......................................... 43
Driving position memory ............. 44
Seat position memory ................... 47
Head restraints................................. 49
Seat belts ........................................... 50
Steering wheel.................................. 56
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror ................................................ 57
Outside rear view mirrors .......... 58
1-4. Opening and closing the windows and moon roof .......... 60
Power windows................................ 60
Moon roof .......................................... 63 1-5. Refueling ........................................ 67
Opening the fuel tank cap........... 67
1-6. Theft deterrent system............... 70 Engine immobilizer system ......... 70
Alarm.................................................... 72
Theft prevention labels (for USA) ......................................... 74
1-7. Safety information ....................... 75 Correct driving posture ............... 75
SRS airbags ....................................... 77
Front passenger occupant classification system ................... 88
Child restraint systems ................. 93
Installing child restraints ............... 96
2-1. Driving procedures................... 106 Driving the vehicle ........................ 106
Engine (ignition) switch ................ 114
Automatic Transmission .............. 117
Turn signal lever............................. 120
Parking brake ................................... 121
2-2. Instrument cluster ..................... 122 Gauges and meters ..................... 122
Indicators and warning lights ... 124
Multi-information display........... 128
1Before driving
2When driving

Before driving1
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1-1. Key information ............... 20Keys .............................................. 20
1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and
trunk ............................... 22
Smart access system with push-button start .................... 22
Wireless remote control ......... 34
Doors ............................................ 37
Trunk .............................................. 41
1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors,
steering wheel) .............. 43
Front seats ................................... 43
Driving position memory ........ 44
Seat position memory.............. 47
Head restraints .......................... 49
Seat belts .................................... 50
Steering wheel........................... 56
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror ......................................... 57
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 58 1-4. Opening and closing the
windows and
moon roof ....................... 60
Power windows .......................... 60
Moon roof ................................... 63
1-5. Refueling .......................... 67 Opening the fuel tank cap ...... 67
1-6. Theft deterrent system............................. 70
Engine immobilizer system ........................................ 70
Alarm............................................ 72
Theft prevention labels (for USA) ................................... 74
1-7. Safety information........... 75 Correct driving posture ......... 75
SRS airbags ................................ 77
Front passenger occupant classification system.............. 88
Child restraint systems ........... 93
Installing child restraints......... 96

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1-5. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap
Perform the following steps to open the fuel tank cap.
■Before refueling the vehicle
Turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch OFF and ensure that all
the doors and windows are closed.
■ Opening the fuel tank cap
Open the fuel filler door.
Turn the fuel tank cap slowly to
open.
Hang the fuel tank cap on the
back of the fuel filler door.
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STEP2
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1-5. Refueling
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Closing the fuel tank capWhen replacing the fuel tank cap,
turn it until a clicking sound is
heard.
After releasing your hand, the cap
will turn slightly to the opposite
direction.
■Fuel types
Use unleaded gasoline. (91 Octane rating [Research Octane Number 96] or
higher)
■Fuel tank capacity
Approximately 18.5 gal. (70 L, 15.4 Imp. gal.)
■When the fuel filler door opener is inoperableThe lever can be used to open the fuel filler
door if the fuel filler door cannot be opened
using the inside switch because the battery is
discharged or for any other reason.

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1-5. Refueling
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Before driving
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CAUTION
■Refueling the vehicle
Observe the following precautions while refueling the vehicle. Failure to do so, may
result in death or serious injury.
●Touch the vehicle or some other metal surface to discharge any static electricity.
Sparks resulting from discharging static electricity may cause the fuel vapors to
ignite.
●Always hold the grips on the fuel tank cap and turn it slowly to remove it.
A whooshing sound may be heard when the fuel tank cap is loosened. Wait until
the sound cannot be heard before fully removing the cap. In hot weather, pressur-
ized fuel may spray out the filler neck and cause injury.
●Do not allow anyone that has not discharged static electricity from their bodies to
come close to an open fuel tank.
●Do not inhale vaporized fuel.
Fuel contains substances that are harmful if inhaled.
●Do not smoke while refueling the vehicle.
Doing so may cause the fuel to ignite and cause a fire.
●Do not return to the vehicle or touch any person or object that is statically
charged.
This may cause static electricity to build up, resulting in a possible ignition hazard.
■When replacing the fuel cap
Do not use anything but a genuine Lexus fuel tank cap designed for your vehicle.
Failure to do so may cause a fire or other incident which may result in death or seri-
ous injury.
NOTICE
■Refueling
Do not spill fuel during refueling.
Failing to do so may damage the vehicle, such as causing the exhaust systems to
operate abnormally or damaging fuel system components or the vehicle's painted
surface.

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2-2. Instrument cluster
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Driving range
■ Average fuel consumption
■ Average fuel consumption after refueling
■ Current fuel consumption
■ Average vehicle speed Displays the estimated maximum distance that can
be driven with the quantity of fuel remaining.
• This distance is computed based on your average
fuel consumption. As a result, the actual distance
that can be driven may differ from that displayed.
• When only a small amount of fuel is added to the tank, the display may not be updated.
Displays the average fuel consumption since the
function was reset.
The function can be reset by pushing the DISP switch
for longer than one second when the average fuel con-
sumption is displayed.
Displays the average fuel consumption since the
vehicle was last refueled.
Displays the current rate of fuel consumption.
Displays the average vehicle speed since the engine
was started or the function was reset.
The function can be reset by pushing the DISP switch
for longer than one second when the average vehicle
speed is displayed.

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6-1. Specifications
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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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Alphabetical index
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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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