Lexus ES350 2015 Owner's Manual - ES 300h, ES 350

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7-2. Maintenance
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Maintenance and care
Maintenance requirements
General maintenance should be performed on a daily basis. This can be
done by yourself or by a Lexus dealer.
Scheduled maintenance should be performed at specified intervals
according to the maintenance schedule.
For details about maintenance items and schedules, refer to the “Warranty and
Service Guide”, “Owner’s Manual Supplement” or “Scheduled Maintenance”.
You can perform some maintenance procedures by yourself.
Please be aware that do-it-yourself maintenance may affect warranty cov-
erage.
The use of Lexus repair manuals is recommended.
For details about warranty coverage, refer to the separate “Owner’s Guide”,
“Warranty and Service Guide”, “Owner’s Manual Supplement” or “Warranty
Booklet”.
To ensure safe and economical driving, day-to-day care and regular
maintenance are essential. It is the owner’s responsibility to perform
regular checks. Lexus recommends the following maintenance:
General maintenance
Scheduled maintenance
Do-it-yourself maintenance

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■Repair and replacement
It is recommended that genuine Lexus parts be used for repairs to ensure perfor-
mance of each system. If non-Lexus parts are used in replacement or if a repair shop
other than a Lexus dealer performs repairs, confirm the warranty coverage.
■Resetting the message indicating maintenance is required (U.S.A. only)
After the required maintenance is performed according to the maintenance sched-
ule, please reset the message.
To reset the message, follow the procedure described below:Switch the display to the trip meter “A” ( →P. 98) when the engine
is running .
Turn the “START STOP ENGINE” <“POWER”> switch off.
While pressing the “ODO TRIP” button ( →P. 98), turn the “START STOP
ENGINE” <“POWER”> switch to the IGNITION ON mode (do not start
the engine because otherwise the reset mode will be canceled).
■Allow inspection and repairs to be performed by a Lexus dealer
●Lexus technicians are well-trained specialists and are kept up to date with the latest
service information. They are well informed about the operations of all systems on
your vehicle.
●Keep a copy of the repair order. It proves that the maintenance that has been per-
formed is under warranty coverage. If any problem should arise while your vehicle
is under warranty, your Lexus dealer will promptly take care of it. The message shown in the illustration will
appear on the display.
Continue to press and hold the button until
the trip meter displays “000000”.
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Maintenance and care
CAUTION
■If your vehicle is not properly maintained
Improper maintenance could result in serious damage to the vehicle and possible
death or serious injury.
■Handling of the 12-volt battery
●Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and a wide variety of automobile com-
ponents contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause can-
cer and birth defects and other reproductive harm. Work in a well ventilated area.
●Oils, fuels and fluids contained in vehicles as well as waste produced by compo-
nent wear contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause
cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Avoid exposure and wash
any affected area immediately.
●12-volt battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead
compounds which are known to cause brain damage. Wash your hands after
handling. (→P. 557, 562)

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General maintenance
Listed below are the general maintenance items that should be per-
formed at the intervals specified in the “Warranty and Service Guide”
or “Owner’s Manual Supplement”. It is recommended that any prob-
lem you notice should be brought to the attention of your Lexus dealer
or qualified service shop for advice.
Engine compartment
ItemsCheck points
12-volt battery (gasoline vehicles)Check the battery fluid level and
connections. ( →P. 5 5 7 )
Brake fluidIs the brake fluid at the correct level?
(→ P. 5 5 6 )
Engine coolant (gasoline vehicles)Is the engine coolant at the correct
level? ( →P. 553)
Engine/power control unit coolant
(hybrid vehicles)Is the engine/power control unit coolant
at the correct level? ( →P. 553)
Engine oilIs the engine oil at the correct level?
(→ P. 5 4 8 )
Exhaust systemThere should not be any fumes or
strange sounds.
Radiator/condenserThe radiator and condenser should be
free from foreign objects. ( →P. 555)
Wa s h e r f l u i dIs there sufficient washer fluid?
(→ P. 5 6 1 )
Luggage compartment
ItemsCheck points
12-volt battery (hybrid vehicles)Check the connections. ( →P. 5 6 2 )

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Maintenance and care
Ve h i c l e i n t e r i o r
ItemsCheck points
Accelerator pedal
• The accelerator pedal should movesmoothly (without uneven pedal
effort or catching).
Automatic transmission “Park” mecha-
nism (gasoline vehicles)/Hybrid trans-
mission “Park” mechanism (hybrid
vehicles)• When parked on a slope and the shiftlever is in P, is the vehicle securely
stopped?
Brake pedal
• Does the brake pedal movesmoothly?
• Does the brake pedal have appropri- ate clearance from the floor? (→ P. 711)
• Does the brake pedal have the cor- rect amount of free play? (→ P. 711)
Brakes
• The vehicle should not pull to one
side when the brakes are applied.
• The brakes should work effectively.
• The brake pedal should not feel spongy.
• The brake pedal should not get too close to the floor when the brakes are
applied.

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Head restraints• Do the head restraints movesmoothly and lock securely?
Indicators/buzzers• Do the indicators and buzzers func-tion properly?
Lights• Do all the lights come on?
• Are the headlights aimed correctly?
Parking brake
• Does the parking brake pedal movesmoothly?
• When parked on a slope and the parking brake is on, is the vehicle
securely stopped?
Seat belts
• Do the seat belts operate smoothly?
• The seat belts should not be dam-aged.
Seats• Do the seat controls operate prop-erly?
Steering wheel
• Does the steering wheel rotatesmoothly?
• Does the steering wheel have the correct amount of free play?
• There should not be any strange sounds coming from the steering
wheel.
ItemsCheck points

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Maintenance and care
Ve h i c l e e x t e r i o r
ItemsCheck points
Doors/trunk• Do the doors/trunk operatesmoothly?
Engine hood• Does the engine hood lock systemwork properly?
Fluid leaks
• There should not be any signs of fluidleakage after the vehicle has been
parked.
Ti r e s
• Is the tire inflation pressure correct?
• The tires should not be damaged orexcessively worn.
• Have the tires been rotated accord- ing to the maintenance schedule?
• The wheel nuts should not be loose.
Windshield wipers
• The wiper blades should not show any signs of cracking, splitting, wear,
contamination or deformation.
• The wiper blades should clear the windshield without streaking or skip-
ping.
CAUTION
■If the engine is running
Turn the engine off and ensure that there is adequate ventilation
before performing maintenance checks.

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Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs
The OBD system determines that a problem exists somewhere in the
emission control system. Your vehicle may not pass the I/M test and may
need to be repaired. Contact your Lexus dealer to service the vehicle.
●When the 12-volt battery is disconnected or discharged
Readiness codes that are set during ordinary driving are erased.
Also, depending on your driving habits, the readiness codes may not be
completely set.
●When the fuel tank cap is loose
The malfunction indicator lamp comes on indicating a temporary mal-
function and your vehicle may not pass the I/M test.
The error code in the OBD system will not be cleared unless the vehicle is
driven 40 or more times.
Contact your Lexus dealer to prepare the vehicle for re-testing.
Some states have vehicle emission inspection programs which include
OBD (On Board Diagnostics) checks . The OBD system monitors the
operation of the emission control system.
If the malfunction indicator lamp comes on
Your vehicle may not pass the I/M test in the following situations:
When the malfunction indicator lamp still remains on after several
driving trips
If your vehicle does not pass the I/M test

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7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
Do-it-yourself service precautions
If you perform maintenance by yourself, be sure to follow the correct
procedure as given in these sections.
ItemsPa r t s a n d t o o l s
12-volt battery condition
(gasoline vehicles) (→P. 5 5 7 )
•Warm water
•Baking soda
•Grease
• Conventional wrench
(for terminal clamp bolts)
• Distilled water
12-volt battery condition
(hybrid vehicles) ( →P. 5 6 2 )•Grease
• Conventional wrench (for terminal
clamp bolts)
Brake fluid level ( →P. 5 5 6 )
•FMVSS No.116 DOT 3 or SAE J1703
brake fluid
• Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for adding brake fluid)
Engine coolant level
(gasoline vehicles) ( →P. 553)
• “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” or
a similar high quality ethylene glycol-
based non-silicate, non-amine, non-
nitrite and non-borate coolant with
long-life hybrid organic acid technol-
ogy
For the U.S.A.:
“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is
pre-mixed with 50% coolant and
50% deionized water.
For Canada:
“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is
pre-mixed with 55% coolant and
45% deionized water.
• Funnel (used only for adding coolant)
Engine/power control unit coolant level
(hybrid vehicles) ( →P. 553)

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Engine oil level (→P. 5 4 8 )
• “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or
equivalent
• Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for adding engine oil)
Fuses (→ P. 5 8 6 )• Fuse with same amperage rating as
original
Light bulbs (→ P. 5 9 8 )
• Bulb with same number and wattage
rating as original
• Phillips-head screwdriver
• Flathead screwdriver
•Wrench
Radiator and condenser ( →P. 555)
Tire inflation pressure ( →P. 577)• Tire pressure gauge
• Compressed air source
Wa s h e r f l u i d (→ P. 5 6 1 )
• Water or washer fluid containing anti-
freeze (for winter use)
• Funnel (used only for adding water or washer fluid)
ItemsPa r t s a n d t o o l s