2010 Lexus ES350 brake fluid

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Maintenance and care
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Power steering fluid■ Fluid level
The fluid level should be within the appropriate range.
Full (when cold)
Add fluid (when cold)
Full (when hot)
Add fluid (when hot)
Hot: Vehicle has been driven around 50 mph (80 km/h) for 20 min- utes, or slightly longer in frigid temperatures. (Fluid tempera-
ture, 140 qF - 175 qF [60 qC - 80 qC])
Cold: Engine has not been run for about 5 hours. (Room tempera- ture, 50 qF - 85q F [10qC - 30 qC])
CAUTION
■When filling the reservoir
Take care because brake fluid can harm your hands or eyes and damage painted
surfaces.
If fluid gets in your eyes, flush your eyes with clean water immediately.
If you still experience discomfort, see a doctor.
NOTICE
■If the fluid level is low or high
It is normal for the brake fluid level to go down slightly as the brake pads wear or
when the fluid level in the accumulator is high.
If the reservoir needs frequent refilling, it may indicate a serious problem.

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5-1. Essential information
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If you think something is wrong
If you notice any of the following symptoms, your vehicle probably needs
adjustment or repair. Contact your Lexus dealer as soon as possible.
■Visible symptoms
●Fluid leaks under the vehicle
(Water dripping from the air conditioning after use is normal.)
● Flat-looking tires or uneven tire wear
● Engine coolant temperature gauge needle continually points
higher than normal
■ Audible symptoms
●Changes in exhaust sound
● Excessive tire squeal when cornering
● Strange noises related to the suspension system
● Pinging or other noises related to the engine
■ Operational symptoms
●Engine missing, stumbling or running rough
● Appreciable loss of power
● Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when braking
● Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when driving on a level road
● Loss of brake effectiveness, spongy feeling, pedal almost touches
the floor

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer sounds...
Stop the vehicle immediately. Continuing to drive the vehicle may be dangerous.
The following warning indicates a possible problem in the brake system.
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your Lexus
dealer.
*: Parking brake engaged warning buzzer:
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Warning lightWarning light/Details
(USA)
(Canada)
Brake system warning light (warning buzzer)*
Indicates the following;
• Low brake fluid
• Malfunction in the brake booster system
This light also comes on when the parking brake is not
released. If the light turns off after the parking brake is fully
released the system is operating normally.
Calmly perform the following actions if any of the warning lights turn on or
flash. If a light turns on or flashes, but then turns off, this does not necessar-
ily indicate a malfunction in the system.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Warning messageDetailsCorrection procedure
Indicates that the trunk is
not fully closed. flashes and a
buzzer sounds to indi-
cate that trunk is not fully
closed (with the vehicle
having reached a speed
of 3 mph [5 km/h]).
Close the trunk.
(Flashing)
Indicates that the moon
roof is not fully closed
(with the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch
OFF and the driver’s
door opened). A buzzer also sounds.
Close the moon roof.
(Flashing)
Indicates that the parking
brake is still engaged
(with the vehicle having
reached a speed of more
than 3 mph [5 km/h]).A buzzer also sounds.
Release the parking
brake.
Indicates that the washer
fluid level is low.A buzzer also sounds.
Add washer fluid.

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6-1. Specifications
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Automatic Transaxle
*: The fluid capacity is a reference quantity. If replacement is necessary, contact
your Lexus dealer.
Brakes
*1: Minimum pedal clearance when depressed with a force of 112 lbf (500 N, 51kgf) while the engine is running.
*2: Parking brake pedal travel when depressed with a force of 67.4 lbf (300 N,3 0.6 kg f ) .
Fluid capacity*6.87 qt. (6.5 L, 5.72 Imp. 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.
Pedal clearance *12.4 in. (61 mm) Min.
Pedal free play0.04  0.24 in. (1.0  6.0 mm)
Brake pad wear limit0.04 in. (1.0 mm)
Parking brake lining wear limit0.04 in. (1.0 mm)
Parking brake pedal travel *27  10 clicks
Fluid typeSAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3

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Alphabetical index
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Back-up lightsReplacing light bulbs ......................... 417
Wattage ................................................. 495
Battery
Checking ............................................... 383
If the vehicle has discharged battery...................................................477
Preparing and checking
before winter ......................................184
Bluetooth
®.............................................. 275
Brake Fluid ..........................................................380
Parking brake ........................................ 132
Brake assist ................................................171
Break-in tips ............................................... 117
Care Exterior ................................................... 354
Interior..................................................... 357
Seat belts ...............................................358
Cargo capacity ...................................... 180
Cargo hooks .......................................... 334
CD changer ............................................. 218
CD player.................................................. 218
Chains......................................................... 186
Child restraint system Booster seats, definition.................... 101
Booster seats, installation ............... 108
Convertible seats, definition ........... 101
Convertible seats, installation ...... 108
Front passenger occupant classification system ........................ 96
Infant seats, definition ......................... 101
Infant seats, installation..................... 108 Installing CRS with lower
anchorages......................................... 106
Installing CRS with seat belts ........ 108
Installing CRS with top straps........... 111
Child safety Airbag precautions ................................91
Battery precautions ............. 385, 479
Child restraint system ......................... 101
Child-protectors ................................... 42
How your child should wear
the seat belt ............................................61
Installing child restraints................... 105
Moon roof precautions...................... 74
Power window lock switch ..............68
Power window precautions ............ 70
Removed electronic key
battery precautions ...................... 405
Seat belt comfort guide .....................59
Seat belt extender precautions...... 63
Seat belt precautions ............................61
Seat heater precautions.................. 326
Trunk precautions................................. 47
Child-protectors ...................................... 42
Cigarette lighter.................................... 322
Cleaning Exterior....................................................354
Interior .....................................................357
Seat belts ............................................... 358
Clock .........................................................320
Coat hooks .............................................. 332
Compass .................................................. 342
Condenser ............................................. 380
Console box ............................................ 313
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Engine coolantCapacity.................................................490
Checking ............................................... 378
Preparing and checking
before winter ......................................184
Engine coolant temperature
gauge ....................................................... 134
Engine immobilizer system ..................78
Engine oil Capacity.................................................489
Checking ............................................... 375
Preparing and checking
before winter ......................................184
Engine oil maintenance data ............ 377
Event data recorder.............................437
Floor mat.................................................. 333
Fluid
Brake .......................................................380
Power steering fluid ...........................381
Washer ................................................... 386
Fog lights
Switch ........................................................148
Wattage ................................................. 495
Foot well lighting .................................. 308
Front fog lights Switch ........................................................148
Wattage ................................................. 495
Front passenger occupant classification system ............................96
Front passenger's seat belt reminder light ....................................... 441 Front seats
Adjustment ............................................... 49
Driving position memory ................. 50
Seat position memory ........................ 54
Front side marker lights Replacing light bulbs .......................... 417
Wattage ................................................. 495
Front turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs .......................... 417
Wattage ................................................. 495
Fuel Capacity ................................................ 488
Fuel gauge .............................................. 134
Fuel pump shut off system .............436
Gas station information ................. 540
Information ........................................... 496
Refueling.................................................... 75
Fuel door ..................................................... 75
Fuel filler door ........................................... 75
Fuel pump shut off system................. 436
Fuses ..........................................................406
Garage door opener ..........................336
Gas station information......................540
Gauges ...................................................... 134
Glove box ................................................. 312
Glove box light ....................................... 312
Grocery bag hooks ............................. 334
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Parking assist sensors .......................... 165
Parking brake .......................................... 132
Parking lightsSwitch ........................................................145
Wattage.................................................. 495
PCS ..............................................................176
Personal lights Switch ....................................................... 310
Wattage.................................................. 495
Power outlet............................................323
Power steering fluid .............................. 381
Power windows ........................................68
Pre-collision system...............................176
Radar cruise control ............................. 155
Radiator ................................................... 380
Radio ...................................................................211
Radio data system ................................. 212
RDS ............................................................. 212
Rear side marker lights
Replacing light bulbs.......................... 417
Wattage.................................................. 495
Rear sunshade ....................................... 329
Rear turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs.......................... 417
Wattage.................................................. 495
Rear window de fogger....................... 207
Replacing
Electronic key battery......................404
Fuses ........................................................406
Light bulbs............................................... 417
Reporting safety defects for
U.S. owners .......................................... 522 Safety Connect ..................................... 346
Seat belts
Adjusting the seat belt ....................... 59
Automatic Locking Retractor ........ 60
Child restraint system installation ............................................105
Cleaning and maintaining the seat belts .................................... 358
Emergency Locking Retractor ..... 60
How to wear your seat belt ............ 58
How your child should wear the seat belt............................................ 61
Pregnant women, proper seat belt use ........................ 60
Reminder light....................................... 441
Seat belt extenders................................ 61
Seat belt pretensioners ..................... 59
Seat heaters .................................324, 326
Seat position memory............................ 54
Seat ventilators ...................................... 326
Seating capacity..................................... 183
Seats
Adjustment ...............................................49
Adjustment precautions ....................49
Child seats/child restraint system installation ............................105
Cleaning .................................................357
Driver’s seat position memory ...... 50
Front passenger seat position memory ..................................................54
Head restraint ........................................ 56
Properly sitting in the seat................ 83
Seat heaters ..........................................326
Ventilated seats...................................326
Service reminder indicators .............136P
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