2013 Lexus ES350 brake fluid

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6856-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
Check the 12-volt battery as follows.
■12-volt battery exterior
Make sure that the 12-volt battery terminals are not corroded and that
there are no loose connections , cracks, or loose clamps.
Terminals
Hold-down clamp
■Checking 12-volt battery fluid
Check that the level is between the “UPPER LEVEL” and “LOWER
LEVEL” lines.
“UPPER LEVEL” line
“LOWER LEVEL” line
If the fluid level is at or below the
“LOWER LEVEL” line, add distilled
water.
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 out
or when the fluid level in the accumulator is high.
If the reservoir needs frequent refil ling, there may be a serious problem.
12-volt battery (gasoline vehicles)
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When trouble arises
7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If you think something is wrong
●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.
●Changes in exhaust sound
●Excessive tire squeal when cornering
●Strange noises related to the suspension system
●Pinging or other noises related to the engine
●Engine missing, stumbling or running roughly
●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
If you notice any of the following symptoms, your vehicle probably
needs adjustment or repair. Contact your Lexus dealer as soon as pos-
sible.
Visible symptoms
Audible symptoms
Operational symptoms

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When trouble arises
7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds
The following warning indicates a possible problem in the brake system.
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your Lexus
dealer.
*: Brake system warning buzzer (hybrid vehicles): When there is a possible problem that could affect braking performance, the
warning light will come on an d a warning buzzer will sound.
Parking brake engaged warning buzzer:
 P. 76 8
■Brake system warning light operation (hybrid vehicles)
Although depressing the brake pedal repeatedly may cause the red brake system
warning light to turn on and the buzzer to sound, this does not indicate a malfunction.
Calmly perform the following actions if any of the warning lights comes
on or flashes. If a light comes on or flashes, but then goes off, this does
not necessarily indicate a malfunction in the system. However, if this
continues to occur, have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
Stop the vehicle immediately. Cont inuing to drive the vehicle may
be dangerous.
Warning lightWarning light/Details
(U.S.A.)
(Canada)
Brake system warning light (warning buzzer)*
•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.

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8-1. Specifications
*1: Minimum pedal clearance when depressed with a force of 112.4 lbf (500 N,51.0 kgf) while the engine is running .
*2: Parking brake pedal travel when depressed with a force of 67.4 lbf (300 N,
30.6 kgf).
Brakes
Pe d a l c l e a r a n c e*1
Gasoline vehicles
3.58 in. (91 mm) Min.
Hybrid vehicles
3.62 in. (92 mm) Min.
Pedal free play0.04 — 0.24 in. (1.0 — 6.0 mm)
Brake pad wear limitFront0.06 in. (1.5 mm)
Rear0.04 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
Steering
Free playLess than 1.2 in. (30 mm)

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Armrest door ......................................... 626
Assist grip ................................................ 628
Audio input......................................422, 564
Audio system
*............................ 376, 493
Audio input................................422, 564
AUX port...................................422, 564
Bluetooth
® audio.................... 424, 541
CD player .................................394, 505
iPod .............................................. 405, 522
MP3/WMA disc ....................395, 514
Optimal use ............................. 439, 562
Portable music player ..........422, 564
Radio ........................................... 379, 496
Steering wheel audio switch......................................... 441, 565
USB memory ............................ 413, 532
Automatic air conditioning system
*......................................347, 359
Automatic headlight leveling system .................................................... 226
Automatic High Beam ....................... 228
Automatic light control system .................................................... 224
Automatic transmission ....................... 214 If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P .............801
AUX port...................................... 422, 564
Auxiliary box ............................................. 611 Back-up lights
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 735
Wattage .................................................836
Battery (12-volt battery) ........ 685, 690 If the 12-volt battery is discharged ...................... 805, 809
Preparing and checking before winter.................................................... 326
Warning light ....................................... 752
Battery (traction battery) ...................... 74
Bluetooth
®*
Audio system ............................. 424, 541
Hands-free system (for cellular phone) .......... 444, 568
Brake Fluid ..........................................................684
Parking brake .......................................222
Warning light .............................751, 753
Brake assist ............................................. 298
Break-in tips ............................................. 182
Brightness control Instrument panel light control ........ 94
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ................. 313
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*: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.

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Enhanced VSC ..................................... 298
EPS (Electronic Po wer Steering)
Function ..................................................299
Warning light .......................................753
Warning message ............................. 764
Event data recorder (EDR) .................... 11
Flat tire ...................................................... 784
Floor mats ................................................... 28
Fluid Automatic transaxle......................... 833
Brake ....................................................... 834
Hybrid transaxle ................................ 833
Washer .................................................. 689
Fog lights Replacing light bulbs ........................728
Switch....................................................... 234
Wattage ................................................. 836
Footwell light .......................................... 603
Front passenger occupant classification system ............................ 49
Front personal lights............................ 604
Front seats Adjustment ............................................... 151
Cleaning ................................................ 654
Correct driving posture ....................30
Driving position memory ................ 153
Head restraints ..................................... 159
Power easy access system ............ 156
Seat heaters ......................................... 620
Seat position memory....................... 153
Seat ventilators ................................... 620 Front side marker lights
Light switch........................................... 224
Replacing light bulbs ........................732
Welcome light illumination control.................................................... 123
Wattage .................................................836
Front turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ....................... 730
Turn signal lever ................................... 221
Wattage .................................................836
Fuel Capacity .................................................828
Fuel gauge ............................................... 93
Fuel pump shut off system ............ 750
Information............................................ 837
Refueling ................................................ 239
Type..........................................................828
Warning light ....................................... 754
Warning messages ........................... 772
Fuel filler door........................................ 239 If the fuel filler door cannot be opened ......................... 242
Refueling ................................................ 239
Fuel pump shut off system ................ 750
Fuses............................................................ 712
Garage door opener...........................629
Gauges.........................................................93
Glove box ............................................... 608
Glove box light...................................... 608
Grocery bag hooks............................... 612
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Vanity lightsVanity lights ........................................... 614
Wattage ................................................. 836
Vanity mirrors ............................................. 614
Vehicle data recordings .........................10
Vehicle identification number ......... 825
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) ..................................................... 298
Ventilators (seat ventilators)............ 620
VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) ............ 298 Warning buzzers
Brake system ......................................... 751
Downshifting .......................................... 216
Key reminder ....................................... 779
Open door ........................................... 766
Open moon roof ............................... 767
Open hood........................................... 766
Open trunk ........................................... 767
Open window ..................................... 767
Seat belt reminder............................. 754
Warning lights .......................................... 89 ABS .......................................................... 752
Brake system .............................751, 753
Charging system ............................... 752
Electric power steering .................. 753
Low fuel level ....................................... 754
Malfunction indicator lamp........... 752
Master warning light ........................ 754
Open door ........................................... 754
Pre-collision system ......................... 753
Seat belt reminder light .................. 754
Slip indicator ........................................ 753
SRS............................................................ 752
Tire pressure ........................................ 755
Warning messages................................ 761
Washer Checking .............................................. 689
Low washer fluid warning message............................774
Preparing and checking before winter .................................... 326
Switch ...................................................... 235
Washing and waxing .......................... 650
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