engine Lexus ES350 2011 Owner's Manuals

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6-1. 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 (Methylcyclopen-
tadienyl 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 fuel quality
●Do not use improper fuels. If improper fuels are used the engine will be damaged.
●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 87 may result in
engine knocking. Persistent knocking can lead to engine damage and should be
corrected 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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6-2. Customization
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Multi-information display (→P. 142)
Illumination
(
→P. 3 1 4 )
Time elapsed before lights
turn off15 seconds
OFF
7. 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. 4 4 7 )
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 8 3
Tire pressure warning
systemWhen changing the tire inflation pres-
sure by changing traveling speed or
load weight, etc.
P. 3 9 5
After reconnecting or performing maintenance on the battery, the follow-
ing items must be initialized for normal system operation.

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Child safetyAirbag precautions.............................. 92
Battery precautions ............. 392, 485
Child restraint system........................102
Child-protectors ..................................... 41
How your child should wear
the seat belt .......................................... 60
Installing child restraints .................. 106
Moon roof precautions ..................... 75
Power window lock switch.............. 68
Power window precautions ............ 70
Removed electronic key
battery precautions ......................... 412
Seat belt comfort guide..................... 58
Seat belt extender precautions ..... 62
Seat belt precautions .......................... 60
Seat heater precautions .....330, 333
Trunk precautions ................................ 46
Child-protectors ....................................... 41
Cigarette lighter....................................328 Cleaning
Exterior ....................................................362
Interior..................................................... 365
Seat belts ............................................... 366
Clock ......................................................... 326
Coat hooks.............................................. 338
Compass .................................................. 349
Condenser ..............................................388
Console box .............................................319
Cooling system Engine overheating.......................... 486
Cornering assist sensors ...................... 171
Cruise control Cruise control....................................... 155
Dynamic radar crui se control.......158
Cup holders ..............................................321
Curtain shield airbags ........................... 86
Customizable features .........................517

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Daytime running light system............ 149
DefoggerRear window.......................................... 215
Side mirror .............................................. 215
Dimension ................................................492
Dinghy towing ....................................... 204
Display Dynamic radar cruise control ...... 158
Trip information .................................... 143
Warning message ............................ 455
Do-it-yourself maintenance.............. 374
Door courtesy lights Door courtesy lights .......................... 314
Wattage .................................................. 501
Doors Door glasses........................................... 68
Door lock ............................... 26, 38, 40
Side mirrors............................................. 66
Driver's seat belt reminder light ..... 447
Driving Break-in tips .............................................119
Correct posture .................................... 84
Procedures .............................................. 118
Winter driving tips ................................191
Driving position memory ......................49 Electronic key
If the electronic key does not
operate properly ........................... 480
Emergency, in case of
If the electronic key does not operate properly ........................... 480
If the engine will not start................ 476
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ...................................478
If the vehicle battery is
discharged ........................................ 483
If the warning buzzer sounds ......445
If the warning light turns on...........445
If the warning message is
displayed............................................ 455
If you have a flat tire ......................... 467
If you lose your keys ......................... 479
If you think something is
wrong .....................................................441
If your vehicle becomes stuck .... 489
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ......... 490
If your vehicle needs to be towed....................................................435
If your vehicle overheats ............... 486DE

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Emergency flashersSwitch ...................................................... 434
Engine Compartment ...................................... 381
Engine switch......................................... 126
Hood........................................................ 378
How to start the engine.................... 126
Identification number....................... 493
If the engine will not start ............... 476
Ignition switch........................................ 126
Overheating.........................................486
Engine compartment cover .............382
Engine coolant Capacity................................................. 496
Checking ...............................................386
Preparing and checking
before winter ....................................... 191
Engine coolant temperature
gauge ....................................................... 136
Engine immobilizer system.................. 79
Engine oil Capacity.................................................495
Checking ...............................................383
Preparing and checking
before winter ....................................... 191
Engine oil maintenance data........... 385
Event data recorder ............................443 Floor mat .................................................. 339
Fluid
Brake .......................................................388
Power steering fluid ......................... 389
Washer................................................... 393
Fog lights
Switch.......................................................... 151
Wattage ...................................................501
Foot well lighting.....................................314
Front fog lights Switch.......................................................... 151
Wattage ...................................................501
Front passenger occupant classification system ............................ 97
Front passenger's seat belt reminder light ..................................... 447
Front seats Adjustment .............................................. 48
Driving position memory ..................49
Seat position memory.........................53
Front side marker lights Replacing light bulbs ........................424
Wattage ...................................................501
Front turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ........................424
Wattage ...................................................501F

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I/M test ...................................................... 373
Identification numberEngine ..................................................... 493
Vehicle .................................................... 493
Ignition switch.......................................... 126
Illuminated entry system ..................... 314
Indicator lights......................................... 138
Initialization Items to initialize ................................. 525
Inside rear view mirror .......................... 64
Interior lights Interior lights...........................................316
Switch ........................................................316
Wattage................................................... 501
Intuitive parking assist ............................ 171 Jack
Positioning a floor jack ....................379
Vehicle-equipped jack....................467
Jack handle ............................................. 467
Keyless entry ............................................. 38
Keys Electronic key ......................................... 24
Engine switch ........................................ 126
If the electronic key does not
operate properly............................480
If you lose your keys .........................479
Key number.............................................. 24
Keyless entry........................................... 38
Keys.............................................................. 24
Mechanical key ...................................... 24
Wireless remote control key.......... 38IJ
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Noise from under vehicle...................... 18
Odometer................................................. 136
OilEngine oil ...............................................383
Opener
Fuel filler door......................................... 76
Hood........................................................ 378
Trunk ........................................................... 44
Outer foot lights
Outer foot lights ................................... 314
Wattage................................................... 501
Outside rear view mirrors Adjusting and folding ......................... 66
Mirror position memory ................... 49
Outside temperature display............ 144
Overhead console ...............................320
Overheating, Engine ...........................486 Parking assist sensors............................ 171
Parking brake...........................................134
Parking lights
Switch........................................................ 147
Wattage ...................................................501
PCS ............................................................. 182
Personal lights Switch........................................................ 316
Wattage ...................................................501
Power outlet ........................................... 329
Power steering fluid ............................389
Power windows ........................................ 68
Pre-collision system ............................. 182N
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