2015 Lexus ES300h brake fluid

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7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
■Checking fluid level
The brake fluid level should be between the “MAX” and “MIN” lines on
the tank.
■Adding fluid
Make sure to check the fluid type and prepare the necessary item.
■Brake fluid can absorb moisture from the air
Excess moisture in the brake fluid can cause a dangerous loss of braking efficiency.
Use only newly opened brake fluid.
Brake fluid
Gasoline vehiclesHybrid vehicles
Fluid type FMVSS No.116 DOT 3 or SAE J1703 brake fluid
ItemsClean funnel
CAUTION
■When filling the reservoir
Take care as brake fluid can harm your hands and eyes and damage painted sur-
faces. If fluid gets on your hands or in your eyes, flush the affected area with clean
water immediately. If you still experience discomfort, see a doctor.

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5577-3. 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)
1
2
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8-2. 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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8-2. 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. 6 4 3
■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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Vehicle 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)
Front and rear 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
Steering
Free playLess than 1.2 in. (30 mm)

767Alphabetical index
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Armrest door ......................................... 498
Assist grip ................................................500
Audio input.............................................. 359
Audio system
*.......................................350
Audio input........................................... 359
AUX port.............................................. 359
Bluetooth
® audio ................................417
CD player ..............................................387
iPod .......................................................... 395
MP3/WMA disc ...............................387
Optimal use ..........................................370
Portable music player ..................... 404
Radio ........................................................378
Setup menu ............................................ 361
Steering wheel audio switches ...............................................357
USB memory ...................................... 399
Automatic air conditioning system .................................................... 464
Automatic headlight leveling system .................................................... 236
Automatic High Beam ....................... 237
Automatic light control system .................................................... 233
Automatic transmission ..................... 222 If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ............676
AUX port
*.............................................. 359
Auxiliary box .......................................... 487 Back-up lights
Replacing light bulbs ...................... 609
Wattage ................................................... 714
Battery (12-volt battery) ......... 557, 562 If the 12-volt battery is discharged .......................680, 684
Preparing and checking before winter...................................................... 341
Warning light ....................................... 627
Battery (traction battery) ...................... 77
Bluetooth
®*
Audio system .......................................405
Hands-free system (for cellular phone) .........................419
Brake Fluid ..........................................................556
Parking brake ........................................ 231
Warning light ...........................626, 628
Brake assist ............................................... 313
Break-in tips .............................................190
Brightness control Instrument panel light control ........ 99
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ............... 328
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*: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the
“NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.

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Enhanced VSC .......................................313
EPS (Electronic Po wer Steering)
Function ................................................... 314
Warning light ...................................... 628
Warning message ............................ 639
Event data recorder (EDR) .................... 11
Flat tire ...................................................... 659
Floor mats ................................................... 28
Fluid Automatic transaxle........................... 710
Brake ........................................................... 711
Hybrid transaxle .................................. 710
Washer .................................................... 561
Fog lights Replacing light bulbs .............602, 610
Switch....................................................... 244
Wattage ....................................................714
Footwell light .......................................... 479
Front passenger occupant classification system ............................ 50
Front personal lights............................480
Front seats Adjustment ............................................. 157
Cleaning .................................................526
Correct driving posture ....................30
Driving position memory ................ 159
Head restraints ..................................... 165
Power easy access system ............ 159
Seat heaters ..........................................478
Seat position memory....................... 159
Seat ventilators ....................................478 Front side marker lights
Light switch........................................... 233
Replacing light bulbs ...................... 606
Welcome light illumination control.................................................... 127
Wattage ................................................... 714
Front turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs .......................604
Turn signal lever ................................. 230
Wattage ................................................... 714
Fuel Capacity................................................. 704
Fuel gauge ................................................97
Fuel pump shut off system ............ 625
Information.............................................. 715
Refueling ................................................ 249
Type.......................................................... 704
Warning light ....................................... 629
Warning messages .......................... 647
Fuel filler door.........................................249 Refueling ................................................ 249
When the fuel filler door cannot be opened ......................... 252
Fuel pump shut off system ................ 625
Fuses.......................................................... 586
Garage door opener............................501
Gauges......................................................... 97
Glove box ............................................... 484
Glove box light...................................... 484
Grocery bag hooks............................. 488
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Vanity lightsVanity lights ......................................... 490
Wattage ....................................................714
Vanity mirrors ........................................... 490
Vehicle data recordings .........................10
Vehicle identification number ...........701
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) .......................................................313
Ventilators (seat ventilators)............ 478
VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) ..............313 Warning buzzers
Brake system ....................................... 626
Downshifting ........................................ 224
Key reminder ....................................... 654
Open door .............................................641
Open moon roof ............................... 642
Open hood.............................................641
Open trunk ........................................... 642
Open window ..................................... 642
Seat belt reminder............................. 629
Warning lights ...........................................93 ABS .......................................................... 627
Brake system ...........................626, 628
Charging system ............................... 627
Electric power steering .................. 628
Low fuel level ....................................... 629
Malfunction indica tor lamp........... 627
Master warning light ........................ 629
Open door ........................................... 629
Pre-collision system ......................... 628
Seat belt reminder light .................. 629
Slip indicator ........................................ 628
SRS............................................................ 627
Tire pressure ........................................630
Warning messages.............................. 636
Washer Checking .................................................561
Low washer fluid warning message........................... 649
Preparing and checking before winter ...................................... 341
Switch ...................................................... 245
Washing and waxing ...........................522
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