2008 Lexus ES350 light

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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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■Avoiding a discharged battery
●Turn off the headlights and the audio system while the engine is turned off.
●Turn off any unnecessary electrical components when the vehicle is running at a
low speed for an extended period, such as in heavy traffic, etc.
CAUTION
■Avoiding battery fires or explosions
Observe the following precautions to prevent accidentally igniting the flammable
gas that may be emitted from the battery.
●Make sure the jumper cable is connected to the correct terminal and that it is not
unintentionally in contact with any part other than the intended terminal.
●Do not allow the jumper cables to come into contact with the “+” and “-” termi-
nals.
●Do not allow open flame or use matches, cigarette lighters or smoke near the
battery.
Start the engine of the second vehicle. Increase the engine
speed slightly and maintain at that level for approximately 5
minutes to recharge the battery of your vehicle.
Open and close any of the doors with the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch OFF.
Maintain the engine speed on the second vehicle and turn the
“ENGINE START STOP” switch to the IGNITION ON mode,
then start the vehicle’s engine.
Once the vehicle’s engine has started, remove the jumper
cables in the exact reverse order in which they were con-
nected.
Once the engine starts, have the vehicle checked at your Lexus dealer
as soon as possible.STEP3
STEP4
STEP5
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6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
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Electrical system
Automatic Transaxle
*: The fluid capacity is a reference quantity. If replacement is necessary, contactyour Lexus dealer.
Battery
Open voltage at
68 °F (20 °C):12.6  12.8 V Fully charged
12.2 
12.4 V Half charged
11.8 
12.0 V Discharged
(Voltage is checked 20 minutes after
the engine and all the lights are turned
off)
Charging rates5 A max.
Fluid capacity*6.76 qt. (6.4 L, 5.63 lmp.qt.)
Fluid typeToyota Genuine ATF WS
NOTICE
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.

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Vehicle specifications
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Light bulbs
*: If equipped
A: D4S discharge bulbs
B: H7 halogen bulbs
C: HB3 halogen bulbs
D: HB4 halogen bulbs
E: Wedge base bulbs (amber)
F: Wedge base bulbs (clear)
G: Double end bulbs
Light BulbsBulb No.WTy p e
Exterior
Headlights (low beam) Discharge bulbs
*
Halogen bulbs*
D4SH735
55AB
Headlights (high beam)900560C
Front fog lights900651D
Front turn signal lights21E
Parking lights and front side
marker lights5F
Tr u n k l i g h t5G
Rear side marker lights1943.8F
Stop/tail lights744321 /5F
Tail lights74435F
Rear turn signal lights21E
Back-up lights92116F
Outer foot lights5F
InteriorVanity lights8F
Door courtesy lights5F

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Fuel information
■Fuel tank opening for unleaded gasoline
To help prevent incorrect fueling, your Lexus has a fuel tank opening that only
accommodates the special nozzle on unleaded fuel pumps.
■If premium gasoline is not available
If 91 rating gasoline cannot be obtained, you may use unleaded gasoline with an
octane rating as low as 87 (Research Octane Number 91).
■If your engine knocks
●Consult your Lexus dealer.
●You may occasionally notice light knocking for a short time while accelerating
or driving uphill. This is normal and there is no need for concern.
■Gasoline quality
In very few cases, driveability problems may be caused by the brand of gasoline you
are using. If driveability problems persist, try changing the brand of gasoline. If this
does not correct the problem, consult your Lexus dealer.
Your vehicle must use only unleaded gasoline.
Premium unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 91 (Research Octane
Number 96) or higher required for optimum engine performance.
At minimum, the gasoline you use should meet the specifications of
ASTM D4814 in the U.S.A. and CGSB3.5-M93 in Canada.

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Vehicle specifications
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CT
A pneumatic tire with an inverted flange tire and rim
system in which the rim is designed with rim flanges
pointed radially inward and the tire is designed to fit
on the underside of the rim in a manner that encloses
the rim flanges inside the air cavity of the tire
Extra load tire
A tire designed to operate at higher loads and at
higher inflation pressures than the corresponding
standard tire
GrooveThe space between two adjacent tread ribs
InnerlinerThe layer(s) forming the inside surface of a tubeless
tire that contains the inflating medium within the tire
Innerliner separationThe parting of the innerliner from cord material in the
carcass
Intended outboard side-
wall
(a) The sidewall that contains a whitewall, bears white lettering, or bears manufacturer, brand,
and/or model name molding that is higher or
deeper than the same molding on the other side-
wall of the tire, or
(b) The outward facing sidewall of an asymmetrical
tire that has a particular side that must always
face outward when mounted on a vehicle
Light truck (LT) tire
A tire designated by its manufacturer as primarily
intended for use on lightweight trucks or multipur-
pose passenger vehicles
Load ratingThe maximum load that a tire is rated to carry for a
given inflation pressure
Maximum load ratingThe load rating for a tire at the maximum permissible
inflation pressure for that tire
Maximum permissible
inflation pressureThe maximum cold inflation pressure to which a tire
may be inflated
Tire related termMeaning

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6-2. Customization
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Moon roof
(standard
type)
(
→P. 63)
Linked mechanical key
operationON
(Open and close)OFF
Open only
Close only
Linked operation of com-
ponents when mechanical
key is used
Slide onlyTilt only
Wireless remote control
linked operationON
(Open only)OFF
Linked operation of com-
ponents when wireless
remote control used
Slide onlyTilt only
Linked entry functionONOFF
Automatic
light control
system
(
→P. 1 3 2 )
Light sensor sensitivityLevel 3Level 1 to 5
Time elapsed before
headlights automatically
turn off after doors are
closed
30 seconds
0 seconds
60 seconds
90 seconds
Lights
(
→P. 1 3 2 )
Daytime running light sys-
tem (USA only)ONOFF
Intuitive park-
ing assist
(
→P. 151)
Back sensor operation
display and buzzerONOFF
Buzzer volumeLevel 3Level 1 to 5
Distance which a sensor
detects4.5 ft. (150 cm)1.8 ft. (60 cm)
ItemFunctionDefault settingCustomized setting

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Vehicle specifications
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Multi-information display (→P. 1 2 8 )
Illumination
(
→P. 2 4 7 )
Time elapsed before lights
turn off15 seconds7. 5 s e c o n d s
30 seconds
Operation when the
doors are unlockedONOFF
Operation after the
“ENGINE START STOP”
switch turned OFF
ONOFF
Front foot well lightingONOFF
Outer foot lightONOFF
Seat belt
reminder
(
→P. 364)
Vehicle speed linked seat
belt reminder buzzerONOFF
CountryAvailable languages
CanadaEnglish and French
ItemFunctionDefault settingCustomized
setting

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Abbreviation list
Abbreviation/Acronym list
ABBREVIATIONSMEANING
A /CAir Conditioning
ABSAnti-Lock Brake System
AFSAdaptive Front lighting System
AI-SHIFTArtificial Intelligence Shift
ALRAutomatic Locking Retractor
CRSChild Restraint System
DISPDisplay
ECUElectronic Control Unit
EDREvent data recorder
ELREmergency Locking Retractor
G AW RGross Axle Weight Ratings
GVWRGross Vehicle Weight Rating
HIHigh
I/MEmission inspection and maintenance
INTIntermittent
LEDLight Emitting Diode
LOLow
MMTMethylcyclopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl
MTBEMethyl Tertiary Butyl Ether
OBDOn Board Diagnostics
PCSPre-Collision System
SRSSupplemental Restraint System
TINTire Identification Number
TPMSTire Pressure Warning System
TRACTraction Control