coolant level Lexus ES350 2014 Warranty and Services Guide

Introduction
General Maintenance and reGular use
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In addition to scheduled maintenance,
your Lexus requires ongoing general
maintenance such as fluid checks
and visual inspections. The recom -
mended guidelines for inspections
are listed below. Please refer to
the “Mainte nance” section of the
Owner’s Manual for a detailed
description of inspection procedures.
Every 30 Days
At least once every 30 days,
perform these inspections:
• Check engine oil level using
the dipstick
• Visually check engine coolant
level on the see-through reservoir
• Visually check brake fluid level
on the see-through reservoir
• Visually check condition
of battery
• Check level of windshield
washer fluid
• Check tire pressure
• Check tires for damage and wear
• Check installation of driver’s
floor mat
After a Car Wash
• Check installation of driver’s
floor mat
When Cleaning the Interior
•
Remove dirt and dust with a
vacuum cleaner. Wipe dirty
surfaces with a soft cloth
dampened with warm water.
• When cleaning leather interior,
remove dirt and dust with
a vacuum cleaner. Using a
sponge, apply a small amount
of neutral wool detergent mixed
in water, rubbing in a circular
motion. Wipe off any excess
detergent and let leather dry
in an open-air location.
• When cleaning carpet, remove
dirt and dust with a vacuum
cleaner. Apply a foaming-type
carpet cleaner with a sponge or
brush, allowing cleaner to work
for a few minutes to loosen dirt.
Continue by rubbing carpet
in a circular motion. Wipe
off any excess cleaner with a
clean cloth. If any dirt remains,
repeat process. Best results
are obtained by keeping the
carpet as dry as possible.
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Scheduled Maintenance log
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Scheduled Maintenance Log49
18 Months or 15,000 Miles
❑ Inspect and adjust all fluid levels
❑ Replace Smart Key battery
❑ Reset maintenance reminder light
❑ Rotate tires
❑ Visually inspect brake pads, calipers and rotors
❑ Check installation of driver’s floor mat
❑ Road-test vehicle
❑ Inspect the following:
__ Axle shaft boots
__ Ball joints and dust covers
__ Body
__ Brake lines and hoses
__ Engine coolant (see page 69)
Note: If 0W-20 oil was not used at last oil change, or if you drive primarily under certain special operating
conditions, you should also replace the engine oil with 0W-20 oil and replace the oil filter. See page 44 for
conditions that apply. Some conditions require additional maintenance. See below.
If you drive primarily under this special operating condition, perform these
additional items:
Driving on dirt roads or on dusty roads:
❑ Inspect engine air filter
❑ Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis __
Exhaust pipes and mountings
__ Rack-and-pinion assembly
__ Steering linkage and boots
__ Wiper blades
Date: __________________________ Mileage: __________________________
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Scheduled Maintenance log
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Scheduled Maintenance Log53
54 Months or 45,000 Miles
❑ Inspect and adjust all fluid levels
❑ Replace Smart Key battery
❑ Reset maintenance reminder light
❑ Rotate tires
❑ Visually inspect brake pads, calipers and rotors
❑ Check installation of driver’s floor mat
❑ Road-test vehicle
❑ Inspect the following:
__ Axle shaft boots
__ Ball joints and dust covers
__ Body
__ Brake lines and hoses
__ Engine coolant (see page 69)
Note: If 0W-20 oil was not used at last oil change, or if you drive primarily under certain special operating
conditions, you should also replace the engine oil with 0W-20 oil and replace the oil filter. See page 44 for
conditions that apply. Some conditions require additional maintenance. See below.
If you drive primarily under this special operating condition, perform these
additional items:
Driving on dirt roads or on dusty roads:
❑ Inspect engine air filter
❑ Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis __
Exhaust pipes and mountings
__ Rack-and-pinion assembly
__ Steering linkage and boots
__ Wiper blades
Date: __________________________ Mileage: __________________________
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Scheduled Maintenance log
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90 Months or 75,000 Miles
❑ Inspect and adjust all fluid levels
❑ Replace Smart Key battery
❑ Reset maintenance reminder light
❑ Rotate tires
❑ Visually inspect brake pads, calipers and rotors
❑ Check installation of driver’s floor mat
❑ Road-test vehicle
❑ Inspect the following:
__ Axle shaft boots
__ Ball joints and dust covers
__ Body
__ Brake lines and hoses
__ Drive belt
Note: If 0W-20 oil was not used at last oil change, or if you drive primarily under certain special operating
conditions, you should also replace the engine oil with 0W-20 oil and replace the oil filter. See page 44 for
conditions that apply. Some conditions require additional maintenance. See below.
If you drive primarily under this special operating condition, perform these
additional items:
Driving on dirt roads or on dusty roads:
❑ Inspect engine air filter
❑ Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis __
Engine coolant (see page 69)
__ Exhaust pipes and mountings
__ Rack-and-pinion assembly
__ Steering linkage and boots
__ Wiper blades
Date: __________________________ Mileage: __________________________
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Scheduled Maintenance log
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Scheduled Maintenance Log
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114 Months or 95,000 Miles
❑ Inspect and adjust all fluid levels
❑ Reset maintenance reminder light
❑ Rotate tires
❑ Visually inspect brake pads, calipers and rotors
❑ Inspect wiper blades
❑ Check installation of driver’s floor mat
❑ Road-test vehicle
Note: If 0W-20 oil was not used at last oil
change, or if you drive primarily under certain
special operating conditions, you should also
replace the engine oil with 0W-20 oil and
replace the oil filter. See page 44 for conditions
that apply. Some conditions require additional
maintenance. See below.
If you drive primarily under this
special operating condition, perform
these additional items:
Driving on dirt roads or on dusty roads:
❑ Inspect axle shaft boots
❑ Inspect ball joints and dust covers
❑ Inspect engine air filter
❑ Inspect steering linkage and boots
❑ Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis
120 Months or 100,000 Miles
❑ Replace engine oil with 0W-20 oil;
replace oil filter
❑ Reset maintenance reminder light
❑ Rotate tires
❑ Replace engine coolant (see page 69)
❑ Visually inspect brake pads, calipers and rotors
❑ Inspect wiper blades
❑ Check installation of driver’s floor mat
❑ Road-test vehicle
If you drive primarily under this
special operating condition, perform
these additional items:
Driving on dirt roads or on dusty roads:
❑ Inspect axle shaft boots
❑ Inspect ball joints and dust covers
❑ Inspect engine air filter
❑ Inspect steering linkage and boots
❑ Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis
Date: _______ Mileage: ________Date: _______ Mileage: ________
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Scheduled Maintenance log
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Scheduled Maintenance Log
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132 Months or 110,000 Miles
❑ Replace engine oil with 0W-20 oil;
replace oil filter
❑ Reset maintenance reminder light
❑ Rotate tires
❑ Visually inspect brake pads, calipers and rotors
❑ Inspect wiper blades
❑ Check installation of driver’s floor mat
❑ Road-test vehicle
If you drive primarily under this
special operating condition, perform
these additional items:
Driving on dirt roads or on dusty roads:
❑ Inspect axle shaft boots
❑ Inspect ball joints and dust covers
❑ Inspect engine air filter
❑ Inspect steering linkage and boots
❑ Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis
138 Months or 115,000 Miles
❑ Inspect and adjust all fluid levels
❑ Inspect engine coolant (see page 69)
❑ Reset maintenance reminder light
❑ Rotate tires
❑ Visually inspect brake pads, calipers and rotors
❑ Inspect wiper blades
❑ Check installation of driver’s floor mat
❑ Road-test vehicle
Note: If 0W-20 oil was not used at last oil
change, or if you drive primarily under certain
special operating conditions, you should also
replace the engine oil with 0W-20 oil and
replace the oil filter. See page 44 for conditions
that apply. Some conditions require additional
maintenance. See below.
If you drive primarily under this
special operating condition, perform
these additional items:
Driving on dirt roads or on dusty roads:
❑ Inspect axle shaft boots
❑ Inspect ball joints and dust covers
❑ Inspect engine air filter
❑ Inspect steering linkage and boots
❑ Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis
Date: _______ Mileage: ________Date: _______ Mileage: ________
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Scheduled Maintenance log
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150 Months or 125,000 Miles
❑ Inspect and adjust all fluid levels
❑ Reset maintenance reminder light
❑ Rotate tires
❑ Visually inspect brake pads, calipers and rotors
❑ Inspect wiper blades
❑ Check installation of driver’s floor mat
❑ Road-test vehicle
Note: If 0W-20 oil was not used at last oil
change, or if you drive primarily under certain
special operating conditions, you should also
replace the engine oil with 0W-20 oil and
replace the oil filter. See page 44 for conditions
that apply. Some conditions require additional
maintenance. See below.
If you drive primarily under this
special operating condition, perform
these additional items:
Driving on dirt roads or on dusty roads:
❑ Inspect axle shaft boots
❑ Inspect ball joints and dust covers
❑ Inspect engine air filter
❑ Inspect steering linkage and boots
❑ Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis
156 Months or 130,000 Miles
❑ Replace engine oil with 0W-20 oil;
replace oil filter
❑ Inspect engine coolant (see page 69)
❑ Reset maintenance reminder light
❑ Rotate tires
❑ Visually inspect brake pads, calipers and rotors
❑ Inspect wiper blades
❑ Check installation of driver’s floor mat
❑ Road-test vehicle
If you drive primarily under this
special operating condition, perform
these additional items:
Driving on dirt roads or on dusty roads:
❑ Inspect axle shaft boots
❑ Inspect ball joints and dust covers
❑ Inspect engine air filter
❑ Inspect steering linkage and boots
❑ Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis
Date: _______ Mileage: ________Date: _______ Mileage: ________
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Scheduled Maintenance log
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Scheduled Maintenance Log
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168 Months or 140,000 Miles
❑ Replace engine oil with 0W-20 oil;
replace oil filter
❑ Reset maintenance reminder light
❑ Rotate tires
❑ Visually inspect brake pads, calipers and rotors
❑ Inspect wiper blades
❑ Check installation of driver’s floor mat
❑ Road-test vehicle
If you drive primarily under this
special operating condition, perform
these additional items:
Driving on dirt roads or on dusty roads:
❑ Inspect axle shaft boots
❑ Inspect ball joints and dust covers
❑ Inspect engine air filter
❑ Inspect steering linkage and boots
❑ Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis
174 Months or 145,000 Miles
❑ Inspect and adjust all fluid levels
❑ Inspect engine coolant (see page 69)
❑ Reset maintenance reminder light
❑ Rotate tires
❑ Visually inspect brake pads, calipers and rotors
❑ Inspect wiper blades
❑ Check installation of driver’s floor mat
❑ Road-test vehicle
Note: If 0W-20 oil was not used at last oil
change, or if you drive primarily under certain
special operating conditions, you should also
replace the engine oil with 0W-20 oil and
replace the oil filter. See page 44 for conditions
that apply. Some conditions require additional
maintenance. See below.
If you drive primarily under this
special operating condition, perform
these additional items:
Driving on dirt roads or on dusty roads:
❑ Inspect axle shaft boots
❑ Inspect ball joints and dust covers
❑ Inspect engine air filter
❑ Inspect steering linkage and boots
❑ Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis
Date: _______ Mileage: ________Date: _______ Mileage: ________
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Explanation of MaintEnancE itEMs
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Scheduled Maintenance Log 69
Cabin Air Filter
Replace at specified intervals.
More frequent replacement may
be re quired when driving in dusty
conditions, heavy traffic areas,
urban areas, desert areas or dirt
roads. Refer to your Owner’s
Manual for service details.
Drive Belt
Inspect for cracks, excessive
wear and oiliness. Check the belt
tension and adjust if necessary.
Replace the belt if it is damaged.
Driver’s Floor Mat • Only use the driver’s floor
mat de signed specifically
for the model and model
year of your vehicle, such as
Lexus Genuine floor mats.
• Always properly secure
the driver’s floor mat using
the retaining hooks.
• Never install another floor
mat on top of the existing
driver’s floor mat.
• Never install the driver’s
floor mat upside down. Engine Air Filter
Check for excessive dirt, damage
and oiliness. Replace if necessary.
Engine Coolant
When inspecting, visually check

the engine coolant level on the
see-through reservoir. Add coolant
as necessary. When replacing,
drain the cooling system and refill
with coolant. Always use Genuine
Toyota Super Long-Life Coolant
or similar high-quality non-silicate,
non-amine, non-nitrate, non-borate
ethylene-glycol coolant with long-life
hybrid organic acid technology
(i.e., a combination of low phosphates
and organic acids). Check that the
radiator is not blocked with leaves,
dirt or insects and clean if necessary.
Also check the hose connection
for cor rosion and condition of
installation. A qualified technician
should perform these operations.
n ote: Initial replacement is at
120 months/100,000 miles.
Replace every 60 months/50,000
miles thereafter.

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