Lexus ES350 User manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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1Before driving Adjusting and operating features such as door locks, mir-
rors, and steering column.
2When driving Driving, stopping and safe-driving information.
3Interior features Air conditioning and audio systems, as well as other interior
features for a comfortable driving experience.
4Maintenance
and care
Cleaning and protecting your vehicle, performing do-it-your-
self maintenance, and maintenance information.
5When trouble
arises
What to do if the vehicle needs to be towed, gets a flat tire,
or is involved in an accident.
6Vehicle
specifications Detailed vehicle information.
7For owners Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners and seat belt in-
structions for Canadian owners
Index Alphabetical listing of information contained in this manual.

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1-1. Key information
Keys ...................................................... 24
1-2. Opening, closing and locking
the doors and trunk
Smart access system with
push-button start.......................... 26
Wireless remote control............. 38
Doors..................................................... 41
Trunk..................................................... 45
1-3. Adjustable components
(seats, mirrors,
steering wheel)
Front seats.......................................... 49
Driving position memory
(driver’s seat) ................................ 50
Seat position memory
(front passenger’s seat) ............. 54
Head restraints................................. 56
Seat belts ........................................... 58
Steering wheel.................................. 64
Anti-glare inside rear view
mirror ................................................ 65
Outside rear view mirrors........... 66
1-4. Opening and closing the
windows and moon roof
Power windows................................ 68
Moon roof ............................................ 71
1-5. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap........... 75
1-6. Theft deterrent system
Engine immobilizer system......... 78
Alarm................................................... 80
Theft prevention labels
(for USA)......................................... 82
1-7. Safety information
Correct driving posture ............... 83
SRS airbags ...................................... 85
Front passenger occupant
classification system.................... 96
Child restraint systems ................ 101
Installing child restraints............. 105
2-1. Driving procedures
Driving the vehicle.......................... 116
Engine (ignition) switch .............. 124
Automatic Transmission ............ 128
Turn signal lever............................... 131
Parking brake ................................. 132
Horn.................................................... 133
1Before driving
2When driving

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2-2. Instrument cluster
Gauges and meters ..................... 134
Indicators and warning
lights................................................. 136
Multi-information display........... 140
2-3. Operating the lights and
windshield wipers
Headlight switch............................ 145
Fog light switch .............................. 148
Windshield wipers and
washer............................................. 149
2-4. Using other driving systems
Cruise control ................................ 152
Dynamic radar cruise
control............................................. 155
Intuitive parking assist ................. 165
Driving assist systems.................... 171
PCS
(Pre-Collision System) ............ 176
2-5. Driving information
Cargo and luggage...................... 180
Vehicle load limits......................... 183
Winter driving tips ........................ 184
Trailer towing.................................. 190
Dinghy towing ................................ 197
3-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning
system ........................................... 200
Rear window and
outside rear view
mirror defoggers....................... 207
3-2. Using the audio system
Audio system type ...................... 208
Using the radio................................. 211
Using the CD player.................... 218
Playing back MP3 and
WMA discs.................................. 226
Operating an iPod®................... 233
Operating a USB memory........ 241
Optimal use of the audio
system ........................................... 250
Using the AUX adapter............ 252
Using the steering wheel
audio switches............................ 253
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3-3. Using the Bluetooth®audio
system
Bluetooth®audio system ......... 256
Using the Bluetooth®audio
system ............................................ 259
Operating a Bluetooth®
enabled portable player......... 264
Setting up a Bluetooth®
enabled portable player......... 267
Bluetooth®audio system
setup ............................................... 274
3-4. Using the hands-free system
(for mobile phone)
Hands-free system for
mobile phones............................ 275
Using the hands-free system
(for mobile phone).................... 279
Making a phone call.................... 287
Setting a mobile phone.............. 292
Security and system setup........ 297
Using the phone book................. 301
3-5. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list........................... 308
• Interior lights ................................ 310
• Personal lights ............................. 310
3-6. Using the storage features
List of storage features.................. 311
• Glove box ..................................... 312
• Console box................................. 313
• Overhead console .................... 314
• Cup holders.................................. 315
• Auxiliary box ................................ 317
3-7. Other interior features
Sun visors.......................................... 318
Vanity mirror................................... 319
Clock................................................ 320
Ashtray .............................................. 321
Cigarette lighter........................... 322
Power outlet................................... 323
Seat heaters.................................... 324
Seat heaters and ventilators .... 326
Armrest ........................................... 328
Rear sunshade............................... 329
Extended trunk............................... 331
Coat hooks ..................................... 332
Floor mat.......................................... 333
Trunk features............................... 335
Garage door opener.................. 337
Compass.......................................... 343
Safety Connect ............................. 347

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4-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle exterior................... 356
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle interior.................... 359
4-2. Maintenance
Maintenance requirements..... 362
General maintenance................ 364
Emission inspection and
maintenance (I/M)
programs ...................................... 367
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service
precautions................................. 368
Hood.................................................. 372
Positioning a floor jack............... 373
Engine compartment.................. 375
Tires .................................................. 389
Tire inflation pressure................ 398
Wheels.............................................. 402
Air conditioning filter.................. 404
Electronic key battery................ 406
Checking and replacing
fuses............................................... 408
Headlight aim (vehicles with
discharge headlights)............... 417
Light bulbs........................................ 419
5-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers ................... 430
If your vehicle needs to be
towed .............................................. 431
If you think something is
wrong............................................. 437
Fuel pump shut off system ....... 438
Event data recorder.................... 439
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a warning light turns on
or a warning buzzer
sounds... ......................................... 441
If a warning message is
displayed........................................ 451
If you have a flat tire..................... 463
If the engine will not start .......... 473
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P.............................. 475
If you lose your keys.................... 476
If the electronic key does
not operate properly ............... 477
If the vehicle battery is
discharged ................................... 479
If your vehicle overheats ........... 482
If the vehicle becomes
stuck............................................... 485
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an emergency...... 486
4Maintenance and care 5When trouble arises

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6-1. Specifications
Maintenance data
(fuel, oil level, etc.).................... 488
Fuel information........................... 498
Tire information.............................. 501
6-2. Customization
Customizable features................ 513
6-3. Initialization
Items to initialize ............................ 521
Reporting safety defects
for U.S. owners........................... 524
Seat belt instructions
for Canadian owners
(in French).................................... 525
Abbreviation list................................... 528
Alphabetical index .............................. 530
What to do if... ...................................... 542
6Vehicle specifications
7For owners
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Pictorial index Exterior
Headlights (high beam)
P. 145
Turn signal lights
P. 131
Side marker lights
P. 145
Headlights (low beam)
P. 145
Hood
P. 372
Windshield wipers
P. 149
Moon roof
P. 71
Outside rear view
mirrors
P. 66
Fog lights
P. 148
Parking lights
P. 145
Turn signal lights
P. 131

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Tires
●Rotation
●Replacement
●Inflation pressure
P. 389
P. 463
P. 495
Tail lights
P. 145
Side marker lights
P. 145
Trunk
P. 45
Rear window defogger
P. 207
Doors
P. 41
Fuel filler door
P. 75
Turn signal lights
P. 131

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Pictorial index Interior
Power window switches
P. 68
SRS front passenger airbag
P. 85
SRS knee airbags
P. 85
SRS driver airbag
P. 85
Floor mat
P. 333
Console box
P. 313
Seat belts
P. 58
Front seats
P. 49
SRS side airbags
P. 85
Power outlet
P. 323
AUX adapter
P. 252
USB adapter
P. 233, 241
Cup holders
P. 315
Armrest
P. 328
Head restraints
P. 56

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Compass
P. 343
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror
P. 65
Moon roof switches
P. 71
Personal/interior lights
P. 310
Vanity mirrors
P. 319
Sun visors
P. 318
Personal lights
P. 310
SRS curtain shield
airbags
P. 85
Overhead console
P. 314
Coat hooks
P. 332
Garage door opener switches
P. 337
“SOS” button
P. 347
: If equipped

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Door lock switch
P. 41
Power window switches
P. 68
Pictorial index Interior
Driving position memory switches
Seat position memory switches
P. 50
P. 54
Window lock switch
P. 68
Inside door lock button
P. 41

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Seat heater switches
Seat heater and ventilator switches
P. 324
P. 326
Automatic transmission shift lever
P. 128
Shift lock override button
P. 475
Cigarette lighter
Ashtray
P. 322
P. 321
Cup holders
P. 315
: If equipped

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Pictorial index Instrument panel
Headlight switch
Turn signal lever
Fog light switch
P. 145
P. 131
P. 148
Gauges and meters
P. 134
Multi-information display
P. 140
Windshield wipers and
washer switch
P. 149
Engine (ignition) switch
P. 124
Trunk opener main switch
P. 45
Glove box
P. 312
Tilt and telescopic steering control switch
P. 64
Parking brake pedal
P. 132
Audio remote control switches
P. 253
Hood lock release lever
P. 372
Tire pressure warning reset switch
P. 391
“AFS OFF” switch
P. 146
Tire pressure warning select switch
P. 392
Horn
P. 133

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AWithout navigation system
Navigation system*
Clock
P. 320
Audio system
P. 208
Air conditioning
system
P. 200
Rear window and out-
side rear view mirror
defoggers
P. 207
Security indicator
P. 78, 80
Emergency flasher
switch
P. 430
Audio system*
Securityindicator
P. 78, 80
Emergency flasher
switch
P. 430
Air conditioning
system*
With navigation system
: If equipped
*: Refer to “Navigation System Owner's Manual”.
Rear window and
outside rear view
mirror defoggers
P. 207
Clock
P. 320

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Pictorial index Instrument panel
B
Telephone switch*
P. 280
Cruise control switch
P. 152, 155
Distance switch 
P. 158
“DISP” switch
P. 141
Talk switch*
P. 280

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Rear sunshade
switch
P. 329
Intuitive parking assist
switch*
P. 165
Instrument panel light
control
P. 135
: If equipped
*: Refer to “Navigation System Owner's Manual”.
Outside rear view mirror switch
P. 66
Auxiliary box
P. 317
Type A
Type B
Trunk opener
P. 45
Fuel filler door opener
P. 75
Rear sunshade
switch
P. 329
Instrument panel light
control
P. 135
Outside rear view mirror switch
P. 66
Auxiliary box
P. 317
Trunk opener
P. 45
Fuel filler door opener
P. 75
VSC off switch
P. 172
VSC off switch
P. 172

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For your information
Main Owner’s Manual
Please note that this manual applies to all models and explains all equipment, includ-
ing options. Therefore, you may find some explanations for equipment not installed
on your vehicle.
All specifications provided in this manual are current at the time of printing. How-
ever, because of the Lexus policy of continual product improvement, we reserve the
right to make changes at any time without notice.
Depending on specifications, the vehicle shown in the illustration may differ from
your vehicle in terms of color and equipment.
Noise from under vehicle after turning off the engine
Approximately five hours after the engine is turned off, you may hear sound coming
from under the vehicle for several minutes. This is the sound of a fuel evaporation
leakage check and, it does not indicate a malfunction.

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Accessories, spare parts and modification of your Lexus
A wide variety of non-genuine spare parts and accessories for Lexus vehicles are
currently available in the market. You should know that Toyota does not warrant
these products and is not responsible for their performance, repair, or replacement,
or for any damage they may cause to, or adverse effect they may have on, your
Lexus vehicle.
This vehicle should not be modified with non-genuine Lexus products. Modification
with non-genuine Lexus products could affect its performance, safety or durability,
and may even violate governmental regulations. In addition, damage or perfor-
mance problems resulting from the modification may not be covered under war-
ranty.
Installation of a mobile two-way radio system
As the installation of a mobile two-way radio system in your vehicle could affect
electronic systems such as the multiport fuel injection system/sequential multiport
fuel injection system, cruise control system, anti-lock brake system, SRS airbag sys-
tem and seat belt pretensioner system, be sure to check with your Lexus dealer for
precautionary measures or special instructions regarding installation.

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Scrapping of your Lexus
The SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner devices in your Lexus contain explosive
chemicals. If the vehicle is scrapped with the airbags and seat belt pretensioners left
as they are, this may cause an accident such as fire. Be sure to have the systems of
the SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner removed and disposed of by a qualified
service shop or by your Lexus dealer before you scrap your vehicle.
Perchlorate Material
Special handling may apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.
Your vehicle has components that may contain perchlorate. These components may
include airbag, seat belt pretensioners, and wireless remote control batteries.