2010 Lexus ES350 parking brake

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P
If the shift lever cannot be shifted with your foot on the brake, there may be
a problem with the shift lock system (a system to prevent accidental opera-
tion of the shift lever). Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer
immediately.
The following steps may be used as an emergency measure to ensure that
the shift lever can be shifted.
Set the parking brake.
Turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch to the ACCESSORY
mode.
Depress the brake pedal.
Pry the cover up with a flathead
screwdriver or equivalent.
Press the shift lock override but-
ton.
The shift lever can be shifted
while the button is pressed.
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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If the vehicle becomes stuck
CAUTION
■When attempting to free a stuck vehicle
If you choose to rock the vehicle back and forth to free it, make sure the surround-
ing area is clear, to avoid striking other vehicles, objects or persons. The vehicle
may also lunge forward or lunge back suddenly as it becomes free. Use extreme
caution.
■When shifting the shift lever
Be careful not to shift the shift lever with the accelerator pedal depressed.
This may lead to unexpected rapid acceleration of the vehicle that may cause an
accident and result in death or serious injury.
NOTICE
■To avoid damaging the transmission and other components
●Avoid spinning the wheels and do not rev the engine.
●If the vehicle remains stuck after trying these procedures, the vehicle may require
towing to be freed.
Carry out the following procedures if the tires spin or the vehicle becomes
stuck in mud, dirt, or snow.
●Stop the engine. Set the parking brake and put the shift lever in P.
● Remove the mud, snow, or sand from around the stuck tire.
● Place wood, stones or some other material to help provide trac-
tion under the tires.
● Restart the engine.
● Carefully apply the accelerator to free the vehicle.

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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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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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Warning messagesDynamic radar
cruise control .......................450, 452
Engine oil level .................................... 452
Engine oil maintenance.................. 452
Engine oil pressure........................... 449
Hood ....................................................... 452
Intuitive parking assist
sensor ......................................450, 452
Moon roof ............................................. 452
Open door ........................................... 452
Parking brake ...................................... 452
Pre-collision system .............450, 452
Smart access system with
push-button start............................ 458
Steering lock ........................................ 450
Traction control.................................. 450
Trunk ........................................................ 452
Vehicle stability control ..................450
Washer fluid......................................... 452
Washer Checking ............................................... 386
Preparing and checking before winter ......................................184
Switch ........................................................ 149
Washing and waxing .......................... 354
Weight Cargo capacity ................................... 180
Load limits ...............................................183
Weight .................................................... 486
Wheels ..................................................... 400
Window glasses ...................................... 68
Window lock switch............................... 68 Windows
Power windows .....................................68
Rear window defogger................... 207
Washer .................................................... 149
Windshield wipers Position..................................................... 187
Windshield wipers ............................. 149
Wireless remote control key
Replacing the battery...................... 404
Wireless remote control key ..........38
WMA disc ............................................... 226