2004 Lexus ES330 coolant

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PICTORIAL INDEX
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Page
1Tachometer 53. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2Traction control system off indicator light 284. . . .
3Vehicle stability control system/traction control
system warning light 64. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4Engine oil replacement reminder light 61. . . . . . . . . .
5Headlight indicator light 34. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6Headlight high beam indicator light 40. . . . . . . . . . . .
7Turn signal indicator light 40. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
8Fog light indicator light 41. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
9Cruise control indicator light 279. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
10Slip indicator light 283, 286. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
11Automatic headlight leveling system
warning light 64. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
12Low fuel level warning light 64. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
13Automatic transmission indicator lights 272. . . . . .
14Engine coolant temperature gauge 51. . . . . . . . . . . . . Page
15Odometer and trip meter 54. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
16Trip meter reset knob 54. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
17Fuel gauge 50. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
18Low washer fluid warning light 64. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
19Low engine oil level warning light 60. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
20Multi-information display 66. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
21Rear light failure warning light 64. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
22Low engine oil pressure warning light 59. . . . . . . . . .
23Brake system warning light 56. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
24Anti-lock brake system warning light 62. . . . . . . . . . .
25Driver's seat belt reminder light 57. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
26Discharge warning light 58. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
27SRS warning light 57. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
28Open door warning light 63. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
29Malfunction indicator lamp 61. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

For detailed information, refer to the description given in each Section.
PICTORIAL INDEX
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Page
1Tachometer 53. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2Traction control system off indicator light 284. . . .
3Vehicle stability control system/traction control
system warning light 64. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4Tail light indicator light 37. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5Headlight high beam indicator light 40. . . . . . . . . . . .
6Turn signal indicator light 40. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7Fog light indicator light 41. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
8Cruise control indicator light 279. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
9Slip indicator light 283, 286. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
10Automatic headlight leveling system
warning light 64. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
11Low fuel level warning light 64. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
12Automatic transmission indicator lights 272. . . . . .
13Engine coolant temperature gauge 51. . . . . . . . . . . . . Page
14Odometer and trip meter 54. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
15Trip meter reset knob 54. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
16Fuel gauge 50. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
17Low washer fluid warning light 64. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
18Low engine oil level warning light 60. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
19Multi-information display 66. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
20Rear light failure warning light 64. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
21Low engine oil pressure warning light 59. . . . . . . . . .
22Brake system warning light 56. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
23Anti-lock brake system warning light 62. . . . . . . . . . .
24Driver's seat belt reminder light 57. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
25Discharge warning light 58. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
26SRS warning light 57. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
27Open door warning light 63. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
28Malfunction indicator lamp 61. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
Gauges, meters and service reminder
indicators
Fuel gauge50 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine coolant temperature gauge51 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tachometer53 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Odometer and trip meter54 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers55 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Multi-information display66 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Instrument panel light control68 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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GAUGES, METERS AND SERVICE REMINDER INDICATORS
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ENGINE COOLANT
TEMPERATURE GAUGE

Normal range
The gauge indicates the engine coolant temperature when
the ignition switch is on. The engine operating
temperature will vary with changes in weather and engine
load.
If the needle points to the red zone or higher, stop your vehicle
and allow the engine to cool.Your vehicle may overheat during severe operating conditions,
such as:
Driving up a long hill on a hot day.
Reducing speed or stopping after high speed driving.
Idling for a long period with the air conditioning on in
stop-and-go traffic.
Towing a trailer.

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GAUGES, METERS AND SERVICE REMINDER INDICATORS
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NOTICE
Do not remove the thermostat in the engine cooling
system as this may cause the engine to overheat. The
thermostat is designed to control the flow of coolant
to keep the temperature of the engine within the
specified operating range.
Do not continue driving with an overheated engine.
See If your vehicle overheatsº on page 287.

STARTING AND DRIVING
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HOW TO START THE ENGINE
Before cranking
1. Apply the parking brake firmly.
2. Turn off unnecessary lights and accessories.
3. Put the selector lever in Pº. If you need to restart the engine
while the vehicle is moving, put the selector lever in Nº. A
starter safety device will prevent the starter from operating if
the selector lever is in any drive position.
4. Depress the brake pedal and hold it to the floor until driving
off.
Starting the engine
Before starting the engine, be sure to follow the instructions in
Before crankingº.
Normal starting procedure
The multiport fuel injection system/sequential multiport fuel
injection system in your engine automatically controls the
proper air-fuel mixture for starting. You can start a cold or hot
engine as follows:
With your foot off the accelerator pedal, crank the engine by
turning the key to STARTº. Release it when the engine starts.
Engine should be warmed up by driving, not in idle. For
warming up, drive with smoothly turning engine until engine
coolant temperature is within normal range.If the engine stalls...
Simply restart it, using the correct procedure given in normal
starting.
If the engine will not start...
See If your vehicle will not startº on page 315.

STARTING AND DRIVING
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1Brake pedal 2Dº (Drive) position
2. With your foot holding down the brake pedal, shift the
selector lever to Dº.
Always use the Dº position to improve fuel economy and quiet
driving. Only in this position, shifting into the overdrive gear is
possible. However, while the engine coolant temperature is
low, the transmission will not shift into the overdrive gear even
in the Dº position. (See (b) Using engine brakingº and (f)
Good driving practiceº for exceptions.)
CAUTION
Never put your foot on the accelerator pedal while
shifting.
3. Release the parking brake and brake pedal. Depress
the accelerator pedal slowly for smooth starting.
In normal cruising, the vehicle will start in first gear and
automatically shift up to the most suitable gear. On inclines,
declines or winding roads, etc., the vehicle shifts up and down
automatically according to the running conditions to obtain the
suitable driving power and engine braking.
When the lever is in the 4º position, the automatic
transmission system will select the most suitable gear for the
running conditions such as hill climbing, hard towing, etc.
If you need to accelerate rapidly while driving, depress the
accelerator pedal to the full throttle position. This provides
more acceleration by automatically downshifting the
transmission to the next lower gear or beyond, depending on
the vehicle speed.
If engine braking is needed, such as in descending a long hill,
see (b) Using engine brakingº.

DRIVING TIPS
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WINTER DRIVING TIPS
Make sure your coolant is properly protected against
freezing.
Only use Toyota Super Long Life Coolantº or similar high
quality ethylene glycol based non- silicate, non- amine,
non- nitrite, and non- borate coolant with long- life hybrid
organic acid technology.
See Checking the engine coolant levelº on page 375 for
details of coolant type selection.
Toyota Super Long Life Coolantº is pre- mixed with 50%
coolant and 50% deionized water. This coolant provides
protection down to about -35C (-31F).
NOTICE
Do not use plain water alone.
Check the condition of the battery and cables.
Cold temperatures reduce the capacity of any battery, so it
must be in top shape to provide enough power for winter
starting. Page 421 tells you how to visually inspect the battery.
Your Lexus dealer and most service stations will be pleased to
check the battery charge level.Make sure the engine oil viscosity is suitable for the cold
weather.
See page 374 for recommended viscosity. Leaving a heavy
summer oil in your vehicle during winter months may cause
harder starting. If you are not sure about which oil to use, call
your Lexus dealer Ð they will be pleased to help.
Check the electronic ignition system for loose
connections or obvious damage.
Keep the door locks from freezing.
Squirt lock de-icer or glycerine into the locks to keep them from
freezing.