Lexus ES350 Owner's manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1

Before driving

Adjusting and operating features such as door locks, mir-

rors, and steering column.

2

When driving

Driving, stopping and safe-driving information.

3

Interior features

Air conditioning and audio systems, as well as other interior

features for a comfortable driving experience.

4

Maintenance

and care

Cleaning and protecting your vehicle, performing do-it-your-

self maintenance, and maintenance information.

5

When trouble

arises

What to do if the vehicle needs to be towed, gets a flat tire,

or is involved in an accident.

6

Vehicle

specifications

Detailed vehicle information.

7

For owners

Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners, and seat belt and

SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners

Index

Alphabetical listing of information contained in this manual.

TABLE OF CONTENTS Index

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1-1. Key information

Keys ...................................................... 26

1-2. Opening, closing and locking

the doors and trunk

Smart access system with

push-button start.......................... 28

Wireless remote control.............. 40

Doors.................................................... 42

Trunk..................................................... 46

1-3. Adjustable components

(seats, mirrors,

steering wheel)

Front seats......................................... 50

Driving position memory .............. 51

Seat position memory ................... 55

Head restraints................................. 57

Seat belts ............................................ 59

Steering wheel.................................. 65

Anti-glare inside rear view

mirror ................................................ 66

Outside rear view mirrors........... 68

1-4. Opening and closing the

windows and moon roof

Power windows................................ 70

Moon roof .......................................... 73

1-5. Refueling

Opening the fuel tank cap........... 78

1-6. Theft deterrent system

Engine immobilizer system.......... 81

Alarm.................................................... 83

1-7. Safety information

Correct driving posture ............... 86

SRS airbags ...................................... 88

Front passenger occupant

classification system.................... 99

Child restraint systems ............... 104

Installing child restraints............. 108

1

Before driving

For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s

Manual” for information regarding the equipment listed below.

• Navigation system

• Air conditioning

• Rear view monitor system

• Audio/video system

• Climate control

• Intuitive parking assist

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2

3

4

5

6

7

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2-1. Driving procedures

Driving the vehicle........................ 120

Engine (ignition) switch .............. 128

Automatic Transmission ............ 132

Turn signal lever ............................ 135

Parking brake ................................. 136

Horn.................................................... 137

2-2. Instrument cluster

Gauges and meters ..................... 138

Indicators and warning

lights................................................. 140

Multi-information display........... 144

2-3. Operating the lights and

windshield wipers

Headlight switch............................ 149

Fog light switch .............................. 154

Windshield wipers and

washer............................................. 156

2-4. Using other driving systems

Cruise control ................................ 160

Dynamic radar cruise

control............................................. 164

Intuitive parking assist ................. 176

Driving assist systems.................. 182

PCS

(Pre-Collision System) ............ 187

2-5. Driving information

Cargo and luggage...................... 192

Vehicle load limits......................... 195

Winter driving tips ........................ 196

Trailer towing................................. 202

Dinghy towing ............................... 203

3-1. Using the air conditioning

system and defogger

Automatic air conditioning

system ............................................ 206

Rear window and outside

rear view mirror

defoggers ...................................... 213

3-2. Using the audio system

Audio system type........................ 214

Using the radio................................ 217

Using the CD player................... 224

Playing back MP3 and

WMA discs................................... 231

Operating an iPod....................... 238

Operating a USB memory....... 245

Optimal use of the audio

system ............................................ 254

Using the AUX port ................... 256

Using the steering wheel

audio switches............................ 257

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When driving

3

Interior features

TABLE OF CONTENTS Index

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3-3. Using the Bluetooth

®

audio

system

Bluetooth

®

audio system ........ 260

Using the Bluetooth

®

audio

system ............................................ 263

Operating a Bluetooth

®

enabled portable player........ 268

Setting up a Bluetooth

®

enabled portable player.......... 271

Bluetooth

®

audio system

setup ............................................... 278

3-4. Using the hands-free system

(for mobile phone)

Hands-free system for

mobile phones............................ 279

Using the hands-free system

(for mobile phone)................... 283

Making a phone call..................... 291

Setting a mobile phone.............. 296

Security and system setup......... 301

Using the phone book............... 305

3-5. Using the interior lights

Interior lights list............................. 312

• Interior lights ................................ 314

• Personal lights ............................. 314

3-6. Using the storage features

List of storage features................ 315

• Glove box ..................................... 316

• Console box................................. 317

• Overhead console .................... 318

• Cup holders.................................. 319

• Auxiliary box ................................ 321

3-7. Other interior features

Sun visors......................................... 322

Vanity mirror.................................. 323

Clock................................................. 324

Ashtray ............................................. 325

Cigarette lighter........................... 326

Power outlet................................... 327

Seat heaters................................... 328

Seat heaters and ventilators ... 330

Armrest ............................................ 332

Rear sunshade............................... 333

Extended trunk............................. 335

Coat hooks ..................................... 336

Floor mat.......................................... 337

Trunk features............................... 338

Garage door opener................. 340

Compass

........................................... 346

Safety Connect ............................ 350

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2

3

4

5

6

7

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4-1. Maintenance and care

Cleaning and protecting

the vehicle exterior.................. 358

Cleaning and protecting

the vehicle interior..................... 361

4-2. Maintenance

Maintenance requirements..... 364

General maintenance................ 366

Emission inspection and

maintenance (I/M)

programs ...................................... 369

4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance

Do-it-yourself service

precautions.................................. 370

Hood.................................................. 374

Positioning a floor jack............... 375

Engine compartment.................. 377

Tires .................................................. 390

Tire inflation pressure................. 399

Wheels............................................. 403

Air conditioning filter................. 405

Electronic key battery................ 407

Checking and replacing

fuses............................................... 409

Headlight aim ................................. 418

Light bulbs....................................... 420

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

5-2. Steps to take in an emergency

If a warning light turns on

or a warning buzzer

sounds... ........................................ 439

If a warning message is

displayed....................................... 449

If you have a flat tire...................... 461

If the engine will not start .......... 470

If the shift lever cannot be

shifted from P.............................. 472

If you lose your keys.................... 473

If the electronic key does

not operate properly ............... 474

If the vehicle battery is

discharged ................................... 477

If your vehicle overheats.......... 480

If the vehicle becomes

stuck............................................... 483

If your vehicle has to be

stopped in an emergency...... 484

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Maintenance and care

5

When trouble arises

TABLE OF CONTENTS Index

6

6-1. Specifications

Maintenance data

(fuel, oil level, etc.).................... 486

Fuel information............................ 496

Tire information............................. 499

6-2. Customization

Customizable features.................. 511

6-3. Initialization

Items to initialize ............................ 519

Reporting safety defects

for U.S. owners........................... 522

Seat belt instructions

for Canadian owners

(in French).................................... 523

SRS airbag instructions

for Canadian owners

(in French).................................... 525

Abbreviation list................................... 536

Alphabetical index ............................. 538

What to do if... ...................................... 550

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Vehicle specifications

7

For owners

Index

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

Pictorial index

Exterior

Headlights (high beam) and daytime running lights

P. 149, 152

Turn signal lights

P. 135

Side marker lights

P. 149

Headlights (low beam)

P. 149

Hood

P. 374

Windshield wipers

P. 156

Moon roof

P. 73

Outside rear view

mirrors

P. 68

Fog lights

P. 154

Parking lights

P. 149

Turn signal lights

P. 135

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Tires

●Rotation

●Replacement

●Inflation pressure

P. 390

P. 461

P. 493

Tail lights

P. 149

Side marker lights

P. 149

Trunk

P. 46

Rear window defogger

P. 213

Doors

P. 42

Fuel filler door

P. 78

Turn signal lights

P. 135

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A

Pictorial index

Interior

Power window switches

P. 70

Front seats

P. 50

SRS side airbags

P. 88

Power outlet

P. 327

AUX port

P. 256

USB port *

1

P. 238, 245

Head restraints

P. 57

SRS front passenger airbag

P. 88

SRS knee airbags

P. 88

SRS driver airbag

P. 88

Floor mat

P. 337

Console box

P. 317

Seat belts

P. 59

Cup holders

P. 319

Armrest

P. 332

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: If equipped

*

1

: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.

A

Compass

P. 346

Anti-glare inside rear view mirror

P. 66

Moon roof switches

P. 73

Personal/interior lights

P. 314

Vanity mirrors

P. 323

Sun visors

P. 322

Personal lights

P. 314

SRS curtain shield

airbags

P. 88

Overhead console

P. 318

Coat hooks

P. 336

Garage door opener switches

P. 340

“SOS” button

P. 350

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B

Door lock switch

P. 42

Power window switches

P. 70

Pictorial index

Interior

Driving position memory switches

Seat position memory switches

P. 51

P. 55

Window lock switch

P. 70

Inside door lock button

P. 42

13

C

Seat heater switches

Seat heater and ventilator switches



P. 328

P. 330

Automatic transmission shift lever

P. 132

Shift lock override button

P. 472

Cigarette lighter

Ashtray

P. 326

P. 325

Cup holders

P. 319

: If equipped

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Pictorial index

Instrument panel

Headlight switch

Turn signal lever

Fog light switch

P. 149

P. 135

P. 154

Gauges 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 *

1

P. 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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A

Without navigation system

Navigation system*

2

Clock

P. 324

Audio system

P. 214

Air conditioning

system

P. 206

Rear window and out-

side rear view mirror

defoggers

P. 213

Security indicator

P. 81, 83

Emergency flasher

switch

P. 430

Audio system*

2

Security indicator

P. 81, 83

Emergency flasher

switch

P. 430

Air conditioning

system

*

2

With navigation system

: If equipped

*

1

: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.

*

2

: Refer to “Navigation System Owner's Manual”.

Rear window and

outside rear view

mirror defoggers

P. 213

Clock

P. 324

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Pictorial index

Instrument panel

B

Telephone switch *

1

P. 284

Cruise control switch

P. 160, 164

Distance switch 

P. 166

“DISP” switch

P. 145

Talk switch *

1

P. 284

17

C

Rear sunshade

switch



P. 333

Intuitive parking assist

switch

 *

1

P. 176

Instrument panel light

control

P. 139

Outside rear view mirror switch

P. 68

Auxiliary box

P. 321

Type A

Type B

Trunk opener

P. 46

Fuel filler door opener

P. 78

Rear sunshade

switch



P. 333

Instrument panel light

control

P. 139

Outside rear view mirror switch

P. 68

Auxiliary box

P. 321

Trunk opener

P. 46

Fuel filler door opener

P. 78

VSC off switch

P. 183

VSC off switch

P. 183

: If equipped

*

1

: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.

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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

The installation of a mobile two-way radio system in your vehicle could affect elec-

tronic systems such as:

● Multiport fuel injection system/sequential multiport fuel injection system

● Cruise control system

● Anti-lock brake system

● SRS airbag system

● Seat belt pretensioner system

Be sure to check with your Lexus dealer for precautionary measures or special

instructions regarding installation of a mobile two-way radio system.

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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.

Vehicle control and operation data recording

Your Lexus is equipped with sophisticated computers that record certain informa-

tion about your vehicle’s operation, such as:

•Engine speed

• Accelerator status

•Brake status

• Vehicle speed

•Shift position

The data recorded varies according to the grade level and options the vehicle is

equipped with. The computers do not record conversations, sound or pictures.

● Data usage

Lexus may use the data recorded in these computers to diagnose malfunctions,

conduct research and development, and improve quality.

Lexus will not disclose the recorded data to a third party except:

• With the consent of the vehicle owner or with the consent of the lessee if the

vehicle is leased

• In response to an official request by the police, a court of law or a government

agency

• For research purposes where the data is not tied to a specific vehicle or vehicle

owner

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