Fluid Lexus ES350 2009 Owner's Guide

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Vehicle specifications
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Electrical system
Automatic Transaxle
*: The fluid capacity is a reference quantity. If replacement is necessary, contactyour Lexus dealer.
Battery
Open voltage at
68 °F (20 °C):12.6  12.8 V Fully charged
12.2 
12.4 V Half charged
11.8 
12.0 V Discharged
(Voltage is checked 20 minutes after
the engine and all the lights are turned
off)
Charging rates5 A max.
Fluid capacity*6.87 qt. (6.5 L, 5.72 lmp.qt.)
Fluid typeToyota Genuine ATF WS
NOTICE
Using automatic transmission fluid other than “Toyota Genuine ATF WS” may cause
deterioration in shift quality, locking up of your transaxle accompanied by vibration,
and ultimately damage the automatic transaxle of your vehicle.

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Brakes
*1: Minimum pedal clearance when depressed with a force of 112 lbf (500 N, 51
kgf) while the engine is running.
*2: Parking brake pedal travel when depressed with a force of 67.4 lbf (300 N,3 0.6 kg f ) .
Steering
Pedal clearance *12.4 in. (61 mm) Min.
Pedal free play0.04  0.24 in. (1.0  6.0 mm)
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
Free playLess than 1.2 in. (30 mm)
Power steering fluidAutomatic transmission fluid
DEXRON® II or III

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Measuring rimThe rim on which a tire is fitted for physical dimension
requirements
Open spliceAny parting at any junction of tread, sidewall, or
innerliner that extends to cord material
Outer diameterThe overall diameter of an inflated new tire
Overall width
The linear distance between the exteriors of the side-
walls of an inflated tire, including elevations due to
labeling, decorations, or protective bands or ribs
Passenger car tire
A tire intended for use on passenger cars, multipur-
pose passenger vehicles, and trucks, that have a
gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of 10,000 lb. or
less.
PlyA layer of rubber-coated parallel cords
Ply separationA parting of rubber compound between adjacent
plies
Pneumatic tire
A mechanical device made of rubber, chemicals, fab-
ric and steel or other materials, that, when mounted
on an automotive wheel, provides the traction and
contains the gas or fluid that sustains the load
Radial ply tire
A pneumatic tire in which the ply cords that extend to
the beads are laid at substantially 90 degrees to the
centerline of the tread
Reinforced tire
A tire designed to operate at higher loads and at
higher inflation pressures than the corresponding
standard tire
Section width
The linear distance between the exteriors of the side-
walls of an inflated tire, excluding elevations due to
labeling, decoration, or protective bands
SidewallThat portion of a tire between the tread and bead
Tire related termMeaning

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Alphabetical index
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Back-up lightsWattage ................................................... 431
Battery Checking ................................................322
If the vehicle has discharged battery.................................................... 413
Preparing and checking before winter ...................................... 172
Bluetooth
®..............................................225
Brake
Fluid ............................................................ 319
Parking brake ........................................ 123
Brake assist ............................................... 161
Break-in tips .............................................109
Care Exterior ....................................................292
Interior..................................................... 295
Seat belts ............................................... 296
Cargo capacity .......................................168
Cargo hooks ...........................................278
CD changer ........................................... 205
CD player................................................ 205
Chains......................................................... 174
Child restraint system Booster seats, definition.................... 93
Booster seats, installation ............... 100
Convertible seats, definition ........... 93
Convertible seats, installation ...... 100
Front passenger occupant
classification system ........................ 88
Infant seats, definition ......................... 93
Infant seats, installation..................... 100 Installing CRS with lower
anchorages...........................................98
Installing CRS with seat belts ........ 100
Installing CRS with top straps....... 103
Child safety Airbag precautions ..............................83
Battery precautions ............... 324, 415
Child restraint system ......................... 93
Child-protectors ...................................38
How your child should wear
the seat belt .......................................... 53
Installing child restraints..................... 97
Moon roof precautions......................66
Power window lock switch ..............60
Power window precautions ............ 62
Removed electronic key battery
precautions........................................343
Seat belt comfort guide .......................51
Seat belt extender precautions......55
Seat belt precautions .......................... 53
Seat heater precautions.................... 271
Trunk precautions................................. 42
Child-protectors ......................................38
Cigarette lighter.................................... 267
Cleaning Exterior.................................................... 292
Interior .....................................................295
Seat belts ................................................296
Clock ......................................................... 265
Compass ..................................................286
Condenser ............................................... 319
Console box ........................................... 257
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Engine coolantCapacity................................................. 426
Checking ................................................. 317
Preparing and checking
before winter ...................................... 172
Engine coolant temperature
gauge ....................................................... 125
Engine immobilizer system ..................70
Engine oil Capacity................................................. 425
Checking ................................................. 313
Preparing and checking
before winter ...................................... 172
Engine oil maintenance data ............. 316
Event data recorder.............................373
Floor mat................................................... 277
Fluid
Brake ......................................................... 319
Power steering fluid ......................... 320
Washer ................................................... 325
Fog lights
Switch ........................................................138
Wattage ................................................... 431
Foot well lighting .................................. 253
Front fog lights Switch ........................................................138
Wattage ................................................... 431
Front passenger occupant classification system ........................... 88
Front passenger's seat belt reminder light ...................................... 377 Front seats
Adjustment ............................................... 43
Driving position memory .................. 44
Seat position memory ........................ 47
Front side marker lights Replacing light bulbs ........................ 357
Wattage ................................................... 431
Front turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ........................ 357
Wattage ................................................... 431
Fuel Capacity ................................................. 424
Fuel gauge.............................................. 125
Fuel pump shut off system ............. 372
Gas station information .................. 472
Information ............................................ 432
Refueling.................................................... 67
Fuel door ..................................................... 67
Fuel filler door ........................................... 67
Fuel pump shut off system................. 372
Fuses .......................................................... 344
Garage door opener ......................... 280
Gas station information...................... 472
Gauges ...................................................... 125
Glove box ................................................ 256
Glove box light ...................................... 257
Grocery bag hooks ............................. 278
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Parking assist sensors .......................... 155
Parking brake .......................................... 123
Parking lightsReplacing light bulbs........................ 357
Switch ........................................................135
Wattage.................................................... 431
PCS ............................................................. 164
Personal lights Switch ...................................................... 255
Power outlet............................................268
Power steering fluid .............................320
Power windows ........................................60
Pre-collision system.............................. 164
Radar cruise control ............................. 146
Radiator ..................................................... 319
Radio ................................................................ 198
Radio data system ................................. 199
RDS ............................................................. 199
Rear side marker lights
Replacing light bulbs........................ 354
Wattage.................................................... 431
Rear sunshade ....................................... 274
Rear turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs........................ 354
Wattage.................................................... 431
Rear window defogger........................ 195
Replacing Electronic key battery...................... 342
Fuses ........................................................ 344
Light bulbs............................................. 354
Reporting safety defects for
U.S. owners ..........................................454 Seat belts
Adjusting the seat belt ......................... 51
Automatic Locking Retractor .........52
Child restraint system
installation .............................................. 97
Cleaning and maintaining
the seat belts .................................... 296
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...................................... 377
Seat belt extenders...............................53
Seat belt pretensioners ....................... 51
Seat heaters ...................................269, 271
Seat position memory.............................47
Seat ventilators ........................................ 271
Seating capacity....................................... 171
Seats Adjustment ............................................... 43
Adjustment precautions ....................43
Child seats/child restraint
system installation .............................. 97
Cleaning ................................................ 295
Driver’s seat position memory ....... 44
Front passenger seat position
memory .................................................. 47
Head restraint .........................................49
Properly sitting in the seat................. 75
Seat heaters ............................................271
Ventilated seats.....................................271
Service reminder indicators ............. 127P
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Warning messagesDynamic radar
cruise control .......................387, 389
Engine oil level .................................... 389
Engine oil maintenance..................389
Engine oil pressure........................... 386
Hood ....................................................... 389
Intuitive parking assist
sensor ......................................387, 389
Moon roof.............................................389
Open door ...........................................389
Parking brake ......................................389
Pre-collision system .............387, 389
Smart access system with
push-button start............................ 394
Steering lock ........................................ 387
Traction control.................................. 387
Trunk ........................................................ 389
Vehicle stability control .................. 387
Washer fluid......................................... 389
Washer Checking ............................................... 325
Preparing and checking before winter ...................................... 172
Switch ........................................................ 139
Washing and waxing ...........................292
Weight Cargo capacity ....................................168
Load limits ................................................. 171
Weight .....................................................422
Wheels ..................................................... 338
Window glasses ...................................... 60
Window lock switch............................... 60 Windows
Power windows .....................................60
Rear window defogger.................... 195
Washer .................................................... 139
Windshield wipers Position......................................................175
Windshield wipers ............................. 139
Wireless remote control key
Replacing the battery....................... 342
Wireless remote control key .......... 34
WMA disc .................................................. 211