brake fluid Lexus ES350 2012 User Guide

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer sounds...
Stop the vehicle immediately. Continuing to drive the vehicle may be dangerous.
The following warning indicates a possible problem in the brake system.
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your Lexus
dealer.
*: Parking brake engaged warning buzzer:
→ P. 4 5 2
Warning lightWarning light/Details
(USA)
(Canada)
Brake system warning light (warning buzzer)*
Indicates the following;
• Low brake fluid
• Malfunction in the brake booster system
This light also comes on when the parking brake is not
released. If the light turns off after the parking brake is fully
released the system is operating normally.
Calmly perform the following actions if any of the warning lights turn on or
flash. If a light turns on or flashes, but then turns off, this does not necessar-
ily indicate a malfunction in the system.

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Wa r n i n g m e s s a g eDetailsCorrection procedure
Indicates that the trunk is
not fully closed. flashes and a
buzzer sounds to indi-
cate that trunk is not fully
closed (with the vehicle
having reached a speed
of 3 mph [5 km/h]).
Close the trunk.
(Flashing)
Indicates that the moon
roof is not fully closed
(with the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch
OFF and the driver’s
door opened). A buzzer also sounds.
Close the moon roof.
(Flashing)
Indicates that the parking
brake is still engaged
(with the vehicle having
reached a speed of more
than 3 mph [5 km/h]).A buzzer also sounds.
Release the parking
brake.
Indicates that the washer
fluid level is low.A buzzer also sounds.
Add washer fluid.

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6-1. Specifications
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Automatic Transaxle
*: The fluid capacity is a reference quantity. If replacement is necessary, contact
your Lexus dealer.
Brakes
*1: Minimum pedal clearance when depressed with a force of 112 lbf (500 N, 51kgf) while the engine is running.
*2: Parking brake pedal travel when depressed with a force of 67.4 lbf (300 N,30.6 kgf).
Fluid capacity*6.87 qt. (6.5 L, 5.72 Imp. qt.)
Fluid typeTo y o t a G e n u i n e AT F W S
NOTICE
■Transmission fluid type
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.
Pe d a l c l e a r a n c e *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

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Back-up lightsReplacing light bulbs ....................... 420
Wattage ................................................. 495
Battery
Checking ............................................... 387
If the vehicle battery is discharged .........................................477
Preparing and checking
before winter ......................................196
Bluetooth
® audio* .............................. 260
Bluetooth® phone*..............................279
Brake
Fluid .......................................................... 384
Parking brake ........................................ 136
Brake assist .............................................. 182
Break-in tips ...............................................121 Care
Exterior................................................... 358
Interior ...................................................... 361
Seat belts ................................................362
Cargo capacity....................................... 192
Cargo hooks.......................................... 338
CD changer* .......................................... 224
CD player* .............................................. 224
Chains ........................................................ 198
Child restraint system Booster seats, definition .................. 104
Booster seats, installation ................... 111
Convertible seats, definition .......... 104
Convertible seats, installation ........... 111
Front passenger occupant classification system .........................99
Infant seats, definition ........................ 104
Infant seats, installation ......................... 111
Installing CRS with lower anchorages......................................... 109
Installing CRS with seat belts ............ 111
Installing CRS with top straps......... 114
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*: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.

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Emergency flashersSwitch ......................................................430
Engine Compartment ......................................377
Engine switch.........................................128
Hood........................................................ 374
How to start the engine....................128
Identification number....................... 487
If the engine will not start ............... 470
Ignition switch........................................128
Overheating........................................ 480
Engine compartment cover .............378
Engine coolant Capacity.................................................490
Checking ............................................... 382
Preparing and checking
before winter ......................................196
Engine coolant temperature
gauge ....................................................... 138
Engine immobilizer system................... 81
Engine oil Capacity.................................................489
Checking ............................................... 379
Preparing and checking
before winter ......................................196
Event data recorder ...............................20
Floor mat .................................................. 337
Fluid Brake........................................................384
Power steering fluid .........................385
Washer ...................................................389
Fog lights Switch ........................................................154
Wattage.................................................. 495 Foot well lighting.....................................312
Front fog lights
Switch........................................................ 154
Wattage ................................................. 495
Front passenger occupant classification system ............................ 99
Front passenger's seat belt reminder light .......................................441
Front seats Adjustment .............................................. 50
Driving position memory ................... 51
Seat position memory........................ 55
Front side marker lights Replacing light bulbs ....................... 420
Wattage ................................................. 495
Front turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 420
Wattage ................................................. 495
Fuel Capacity ................................................488
Fuel gauge .............................................. 138
Fuel pump shut off system ............ 438
Gas station information ................. 552
Information ........................................... 496
Refueling ....................................................78
Fuel door ..................................................... 78
Fuel filler door ........................................... 78
Fuel pump shut off system.................438
Fuses .......................................................... 409
Garage door opener .......................... 340
Gas station information ..................... 552
Gauges ...................................................... 138
Glove box ..................................................316
Glove box light ........................................316
Grocery bag hooks .............................338
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Light bulbsReplacing............................................... 420
Wattage.................................................. 495
Lights
Door courtesy lights........................... 312
Emergency flasher switch .............430
Fog light switch.....................................154
Hazard light switch ...........................430
Headlights switch ................................149
Interior light switch.............................. 314
Outer foot lights ................................... 312
Personal light switch .......................... 314
Replacing light bulbs........................ 420
Shift lever lighting ................................ 312
Turn signal lever ...................................135
Vanity lights .......................................... 323
Wattage.................................................. 495
Load capacity .......................................... 195
Maintenance
Do-it-yourself ma intenance ......... 370
General maintenance .....................366
Maintenance data..............................486
Maintenance requirements .......... 364
Meter Instrument panel light control .......139
Meters ...................................................... 138
Mirrors
Inside rear view mirror....................... 66
Side mirror heater ............................... 213
Side mirrors ............................................. 68
Vanity mirrors...................................... 323
Moon roof ................................................... 73
MP3 disc* ................................................. 231
Multi-information display ................... 144 Noise from under vehicle ......................18
Odometer ................................................ 138
Oil
Engine oil................................................379
Opener
Fuel filler door .........................................78
Hood ........................................................374
Trunk............................................................46
Outer foot lights
Outer foot lights................................... 312
Wattage ................................................. 495
Outside rear view mirrors Adjusting and folding ......................... 68
Mirror position memory ..................... 51
Outside temperature display ............146
Overhead console ................................ 318
Overheating, Engine ..........................480
Parking assist sensors........................... 176
Parking brake...........................................136
Parking lights
Switch........................................................ 149
Wattage ................................................. 495
PCS ..............................................................187
Personal lights Switch........................................................ 314
Wattage ................................................. 495
Power outlet ........................................... 327
Power steering fluid ............................385
Power windows ........................................ 70
Pre-collision system ..............................187L
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Warning messagesDynamic radar
cruise control .......................450, 452
Engine oil level .................................... 452
Engine oil maintenance.................. 452
Engine oil pressure........................... 449
Hood ....................................................... 452
Intuitive parking assist
sensor ......................................450, 452
Moon roof............................................. 452
Open door ........................................... 452
Parking brake ...................................... 452
Pre-collision system .............450, 452
Smart access system with
push-button start............................ 458
Steering lock ........................................ 450
Trunk ........................................................ 452
Washer fluid......................................... 452 Washer
Checking .............................................. 389
Preparing and checking before winter ..................................... 196
Switch........................................................ 156
Washing and waxing .......................... 358
Weight Cargo capacity .....................................192
Load limits .............................................. 195
Weight.................................................... 486
Wheels ......................................................403
Window glasses ...................................... 70
Window lock switch ............................... 70
Windows Power windows ..................................... 70
Rear window defogger.....................213
Washer .................................................... 156
Windshield wipers
Position..................................................... 199
Windshield wipers ............................. 156
Wireless remote control key Replacing the battery.......................407
Wireless remote control key ..........40
WMA disc* .............................................. 231
*: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.