2012 Lexus ES350 hood release

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Pictorial indexInstrument panel
Headlight switch Turn signal lever Fog light switch P. 149
P. 135
P. 154Gauges and meters P. 138
Multi-information display P. 144
Windshield wiper and
washer switch
P. 156
Engine (ignition) switch P. 128
Trunk opener main switch P. 46
Glove box P. 316
Tilt and telescopic steering control switch P. 65
Parking brake pedal P. 136
Audio remote control switches *1P. 257
Hood lock release lever P. 374
Tire pressure warning reset switch P. 392
“AFS OFF” switch ∗ P. 151
Tire pressure warning select switch P. 393
Horn P. 137

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Hood
CAUTION
■Pre-driving check
Check that the hood is fully closed and locked.
If the hood is not locked properly it may open while the vehicle is in motion and
cause an accident, which may result in death or serious injury.
Release the lock from the inside of the vehicle to open the hood.
Pull the hood release lever.
The hood will pop up slightly.
Lift the hood catch and lift the
hood.
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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CAUTION
■To prevent an accident or injury when inspecting under the hood of your vehicle
●If steam is seen coming from under the hood, do not open the hood until the
steam has subsided. The engine compartment may be very hot, causing serious
injury such as burns.
●Keep hands and clothing away from the fan and other belts while the engine is
running.
●Do not loosen the radiator cap while the engine and radiator are hot.
Serious injury, such as burns, may result from hot coolant and steam released
under pressure.
NOTICE
■When adding engine coolant
Wait until the engine has cooled down before adding engine coolant.
When adding coolant, do so slowly. Adding cool coolant to a hot engine too quickly
can cause damage to the engine.

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GAS STATION INFORMATION
Auxiliary catch leverP. 3 74Trunk openerP. 4 6Fuel filler door P. 7 8
Hood lock release lever P. 3 74Fuel filler door openerP. 7 8Tire inflation pressureP. 4 9 3
Fuel tank capacity
(Reference)18.5 gal. (70L, 15.4 Imp. gal.)
Fuel typeUnleaded gasoline only P. 79, 488
Cold tire inflation
pressureP. 4 9 3
Engine oil capacity
(Drain and refill 
reference)qt. (L, Imp. qt.)
Without filter 6.0 (5.7
, 5.0)With filter 6.4 (6.1, 5.3)
Engine oil type
Toyota Genuine Motor Oil or equivalent
Oil grade: ILSAC multigrade engine oil P. 489
Recommended oil viscosity: SAE 5W-30