automatic transmission LEXUS LS430 2005 Owner's Guide

CHASSIS
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CHECKING POWER STEERINGFLUID
63L011a
Check the fluid level on the through the reservoir. If
necessary, add automatic transmission fluid DEXRON\bII
or III.
If the vehicle has been driven around 80 km/h (50 mph) for 20
minutes (a little more in frigid temperatures), the fluid is hot
(60 C − 80C or 140F − 175F). You may also check the level
when the fluid is cold (about room temperature, 10 C − 30C
or 50F − 85F) if the engine has not been run for about five
hours.
63L012a
 1 If cold O.K. 2If hot O.K. 3If cold add
4If hot add
Clean all dirt off the reservoir and look at the fluid level. If the
fluid is cold, the level should be in the “COLD” range. Similarly,
if it is hot, the fluid level should be in the “HOT” range. If th\
e
level is at the low side of the appropriate range, add automatic
transmission fluid DEXRON
\bII or III to bring the level within
the range.
To remove the reservoir cap, turn it counterclockwise and lift
up. To reinstall it, turn it clockwise. After replacing the reservoir
cap, visually check the steering box case, vane pump and hose
connections for leaks or damage.

CHASSIS
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Glossary of tire terminology
Tire related termMeaning
Cold tire inflation
pressuretire pressure when the vehicle has been parked for at least 3 hours or m\
ore, or it
has not been driven more than 1.5 km or 1 mile under that condition
Maximum inflation
pressurethe maximum cold inflation pressure to which a tire may be inflated and \
it is shown
on the sidewall of the tire
Recommended inflation
pressurecold tire inflation pressure recommended by a manufacturer
Accessory weight
the combined weight (in excess of those standard items which may be rep\
laced) of
automatic transmission, power steering, power brakes, power windows, pow\
er
seats, radio, and heater, to the extent that these items are available as
factory−installed equipment (whether installed or not)
Curb weight
the weight of a motor vehicle with standard equipment including the maxi\
mum
capacity of fuel, oil, and coolant, and, if so equipped, air conditionin\
g and
additional weight optional engine
Maximum loaded vehicle
weight
the sum of —
(a) curb weight;
(b) accessory weight;
(c) vehicle capacity weight; and
(d) production options weight

GAS STATION INFORMATION
Fuel selection:
Select premium unleaded gasoline with an Octane Rating
of 91 (Research Octane Number 96) or higher for optimum
engine performance. However, if such premium type
cannot be obtained, you may temporarily use unleaded
gasoline with an Octane Rating as low as 87 (Research
Octane Number 91).
 Fuel tank capacity:
84 L (22.2 gal., 18.5 lmp.gal.)
 Engine oil:
“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent
Oil grade: API grade SL “Energy −Conserving” or ILSAC
multigrade engine oil.
Recommended oil viscosity − SAE 5W−30 if normal
temperatures are below 38 C (100F)
Oil capacity: L (qt., lmp.qt.)
Drain and refill with filter 5.1 (5.4 , 4.8)
without filter 4.5 (4.8 , 4.0)
See page 452 for detailed information.
 Engine coolant:
Capacity: 9.5 L (10.0 qt, 8.4 lmp.qt.)
Coolant type − “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” or similar
high quality ethylene glycol based non −silicate, non −amine,
non−nitrite, and non −borate coolant with long −life hybrid
organic acid technology (Coolant with long −life hybrid
organic acid technology is a combination of low phosphates
and organic acids.) Do not use plain water alone.
For checking the engine coolant, see page 455.
 Automatic transmission:
Fluid type − “Toyota Genuine ATF WS”
See page 461 for detailed information.
 Tire information:
See page 468 through 485 for detailed information.
 Tire inflation pressure:
cold tires
kPa (kgf/cm
2 or bar, psi)
Ti
re sizeFrontRear
P225/55R17 95H 220 (2.2, 32) 220 (2.2, 32)
245/45R18 96W 230 (2.3, 33) 230 (2.3, 33)
P245/45R18 96V 230 (2.3, 33) 230 (2.3, 33)
For sustained high speeds above 160 km/h (100 mph), in
countries where such speeds are permitted by law, add the
tire pressure given below to the front tires and rear tires, but
never exceed the maximum cold tire pressure molded on
the tire sidewall.
P225/55R17 95H 20kPa (0.2 kgf/cm
2 or bar, 3 psi)
245/45R18 96W 40kPa (0.4 kgf/cm2 or bar, 6 psi)
P245/45R18 96V 40kPa (0.4 kgf/cm2 or bar, 6 psi)