oil level Lexus ES350 2011 Owner's Manuals

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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6-1. SpecificationsMaintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.)..................... 492
Fuel information ........................... 502
Tire information............................ 505
6-2. Customization Customizable features................ 517
6-3. Initialization Items to initialize ........................... 525
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners.......................... 528
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) .................................... 529
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ..................................... 531 Abbreviation list ................................... 542
Alphabetical index .............................. 544
What to do if... ...................................... 558
6Vehicle specifications
7For owners
Index

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2-5. Driving information
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When driving
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Winter driving tips
Carry out the necessary preparations and inspections before driving the
vehicle in winter. Always drive the vehicle in a manner appropriate to the
prevailing weather conditions.
■Pre-winter preparations
●Use fluids that are appropriate to the prevailing outside tempera-
tures.
• Engine oil
• Engine coolant
• Washer fluid
● Have a service technician inspect the level and specific gravity of
battery electrolyte.
● Have the vehicle fitted with four snow tires or purchase a set of
tire chains for the front tires.
Ensure that all tires are the same size and brand, and that chains match
the size of the tires.
●Tire inflation pressure falls in winter as the outside temperature
falls. Add 2.9 to 4.3 psi (20 to 30 kPa, 0.2 to 0.3 kgf/cm2 or bar)
to the standard tire inflation pressure.

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4-2. Maintenance
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General maintenance
Engine compartment
ItemsCheck points
BatteryMaintenance-free. (→P. 3 9 1 )
Brake fluidAt the correct level? ( →P. 388)
Engine coolantAt the correct level? ( →P. 386)
Engine oilAt the correct level? ( →P. 383)
Exhaust systemNo fumes or strange sounds?
Power steering fluidAt the correct level? ( →P. 3 8 9 )
Radiator/condenser/hosesNot blocked with foreign matter?
(→ P. 3 8 8 )
Washer fluidAt the correct level? ( →P. 393)
Listed below are the general maintenance items that should be performed
at the intervals specified in the “Warranty and Service Guide” or “Owners
Manual Supplement”. It is recommended that any problem you notice
should be brought to the attention of your Lexus dealer or qualified service
shop for advice.

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Maintenance and care
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ItemsParts and tools
Engine oil level (→P. 383)
• “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or
equivalent
• Rag or paper towel, funnel (used
only for adding engine oil)
Fuses (→ P. 4 1 3 )• Fuse with same amperage rating as
original
Tire inflation pressure ( →P. 4 0 3 )• Tire pressure gauge
• Compressed air source
Headlight aim ( →P. 422)• Phillips-head screwdriver
Power steering fluid
level (→ P. 3 8 9 )
• Automatic transmission fluid
DEXRON II or III
• Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for adding power steering fluid)
Radiator and condenser ( →P. 388)
Washer fluid ( →P. 393)
• Water washer fluid containing anti-
freeze (for winter use)
• Funnel

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Engine compartment
Power steering fluid reservoir(→P. 389)
Engine oil filler cap (→P. 384)
Engine oil level dipstick (→P. 383)
Brake fluid reservoir (→P. 388)
Battery ( →P. 391)Fuse box ( →P. 4 1 3 )
Electric cooling fans
Condenser ( →P. 388)
Radiator ( →P. 388)
Washer fluid tank (→P. 393)
Engine coolant reservoir (→P. 386)

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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
more than five 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_UWipe 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.
STEP6
Engine oil selection→ P. 4 9 5
Oil quantity
(Low → Full)1.6 qt. (1.5 L, 1.3 Imp. qt.)
ItemsClean funnel
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3

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■Engine oil consumption
●The amount of engine oil consumed depends on the oil viscosity, the quality of
the oil and the way the vehicle is driven.
●More oil is consumed under driving conditions such as high speeds and fre-
quent acceleration and deceleration.
●A new engine consumes more oil.
●When judging the amount of oil consumption, keep in mind that the oil may
have become diluted, making it difficult to judge the true level accurately.
●Oil consumption: Max. 1.1 qt./600 miles, 0.9 lmp. qt./600 miles (1.0 L per 1000
km)
●If you consume more than 1.1 qt. (1.0 L, 0.9 lmp. qt.) every 600 miles (1000 km),
contact your Lexus dealer.
■Changing the engine oil (USA only)
To reset the oil change system, follow the procedure below:Turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch OFF with the trip meter A read-
ing shown. ( →P. 1 3 6 )
While pressing the trip meter reset button, set the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch to the IGNITION ON mode. Continue to press and hold
the button until the trip meter displays “000000”.
CAUTION
■Used engine oil
●Used engine oil contains potentially harmful contaminants which may cause skin
disorders such as inflammation or skin cancer, so care should be taken to avoid
prolonged and repeated contact. To remove used engine oil from your skin, wash
thoroughly with soap and water.
●Dispose of used oil and filters only in a safe and acceptable manner. Do not dis-
pose of used oil and filters in househol d trash, in sewers or onto the ground.
Call your Lexus dealer, service station or auto parts store for information con-
cerning recycling or disposal.
●Do not leave used engine oil within the reach of children.
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Engine coolantThe coolant level is satisfactory if it is between the F and L lines on the res-
ervoir when the engine is cold. Full
Low
If the level is on or below the L line,
add coolant up to the F line.
NOTICE
■To prevent serious engine damage
Check the oil level on regular basis.
■When replacing the engine oil
●Be careful not to spill engine oil on the vehicle components.
●Avoid overfilling, or the engine could be damaged.
●Check the oil level on the dipstick every time you refill the vehicle.
●Be sure the engine oil filler cap is properly retightened.
■When adding the engine coolant
When installing the reservoir cap, make sure
that the engine coolant reservoir hose posi-
tioned as shown in the illustration.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Warning messageDetailsCorrection procedure
Indicates that engine oil
level is low.A buzzer also sounds.Check the level of engine
oil, and add if necessary.
(USA only)
Indicates that the engine
oil is scheduled to be
changed.A buzzer also sounds.
Check and the engine oil,
and change if necessary.
Comes on approximately
4500 miles (7200 km)
after the engine oil is
changed. (The indicator
will not work properly
unless the oil mainte-
nance data has been
reset.)
(USA only)
Indicates that the engine
oil should be changed.A buzzer also sounds.
Check and change the
engine oil.Comes on approximately
5000 miles (8000 km)
after the engine oil is
changed (and the oil
maintenance data has
been reset).