461 Lexus ES350 2012 Owner's Manual

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4-1. Maintenance and careCleaning 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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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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5-1. Essential informationEmergency 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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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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If you have a flat tire
Remove the flat tire and replace it with the spare provided.
■Before jacking up the vehicle
●Stop the vehicle on a hard, flat surface.
● Set the parking brake.
● Shift the shift lever to P.
● Stop the engine.
● Turn on the emergency flashers.
■ Location of the spare tire, jack and tools
Jack
Jack handle
Spare tireCompact spare tire
Wheel nut wrench
Towing eyelet

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Daytime running light system............ 152
DefoggerRear window.......................................... 213
Side mirror .............................................. 213
Dimension ............................................... 486
Dinghy towing ....................................... 203
Display Dynamic radar cruise control ....... 164
Trip information .................................... 145
Warning message ............................ 449
Do-it-yourself maintenance............. 370
Door courtesy lights Door courtesy lights .......................... 312
Wattage ................................................. 495
Doors Door lock ................................28, 40, 42
Door windows ....................................... 70
Side mirrors............................................. 68
Driver's seat belt reminder light ...... 441
Driving Break-in tips ............................................. 121
Correct posture .................................... 86
Procedures ............................................. 120
Winter driving tips .............................. 196
Driving position memory ....................... 51 Electronic key
If the electronic key does not
operate properly ............................ 474
Emergency, in case of
If a warning message is displayed.............................................449
If the electronic key does not operate properly ............................ 474
If the engine will not start................470
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ................................... 472
If the vehicle battery is
discharged ......................................... 477
If the warning buzzer sounds ......439
If the warning light turns on...........439
If you have a flat tire .......................... 461
If you lose your keys ......................... 473
If you think something is
wrong ................................................... 437
If your vehicle becomes stuck .... 483
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ......... 484
If your vehicle needs to be towed..................................................... 431
If your vehicle overheats ............... 480DE

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Hands-free phone system (for mobile phone)*
Bluetooth
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Hands-free phone system
(for mobile phone) .........................279
Hazard lights
Switch ...................................................... 430
Head restraints
Adjusting ..................................................57
Headlight aim .......................................... 418
Headlights Discharge headlights
precautions ....................................... 428
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 420
Switch ........................................................ 149
Wattage ................................................. 495
Heaters Seat heaters..............................328, 330
Side mirror .............................................. 213
Hood ..........................................................374
Hooks Cargo hooks ....................................... 338
Grocery bag hooks ......................... 338
Horn............................................................. 137 I/M test......................................................369
Identification number
Engine......................................................487
Vehicle ....................................................487
Ignition switch.......................................... 128
Illuminated entry system ..................... 312
Indicator lights......................................... 140
Initialization Items to initialize .................................. 519
Inside rear view mirror .......................... 66
Interior lights Interior lights .......................................... 314
Switch........................................................ 314
Wattage ................................................. 495
Intuitive parking assist...........................176
Jack Positioning a floor jack ....................375
Vehicle-equipped jack .................... 461
Jack handle............................................... 461
Keyless entry ............................................. 40
Keys Electronic key ......................................... 26
Engine switch ........................................ 128
If the electronic key does not
operate properly ............................ 474
If you lose your keys ......................... 473
Key number ............................................. 26
Keyless entry ...........................................40
Keys ............................................................. 26
Mechanical key ...................................... 26
Wireless remote control key ..........40
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SeatsAdjustment............................................... 50
Adjustment precautions....................50
Child seats/child restraint
system installation ........................... 108
Cleaning...................................................361
Driver’s seat position memory......... 51
Front passenger seat position
memory.................................................. 55
Head restraint......................................... 57
Properly sitting in the seat ................ 86
Seat heaters............................. 328, 330
Ventilated seats ..................................330
Service reminder indicators ............. 140
Shift lever Automatic transmission.................... 132
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ....................................472
Shift lever lighting .................................. 312
Shift lock system .................................... 472
Side airbags............................................... 88
Side marker lights Replacing light bulbs........................ 420
Switch ........................................................149
Wattage.................................................. 495
Side mirror
Adjusting and folding ......................... 68
Mirror position memory ..................... 51
Smart access system with push-button start
Entry function.......................................... 28
Starting the engine ..............................128 “SOS” button..........................................350
Spare tire
Inflation pressure ............................... 399
Storage location .................................. 461
Spark plug .................................................491
Specifications ......................................... 486
Speedometer .......................................... 138
Steering wheel Audio switches*..................................257
Power adjustment................................ 65
Steering wheel position memory ................................................... 51
Stop lights Replacing light bulbs ....................... 420
Wattage ................................................. 495
Storage feature ...................................... 315
Stuck If your vehicle becomes stuck .... 483
Sun visors ................................................. 322
Sunshade Rear .......................................................... 333
Roof..............................................................75
Switch Emergency flasher switch............. 430
Engine switch ........................................ 128
Fog light switch .................................... 154
Hazard light switch .......................... 430
Ignition switch ....................................... 128
Light switches........................................ 149
Power door lock switch..................... 42
Power window switch ........................70
Window lock switch ............................70
Wiper and washer switch............... 156

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Tachometer ..............................................138
Tail lightsReplacing light bulbs ....................... 420
Switch ........................................................ 149
Wattage ................................................. 495
Talk switch*............................................. 284
Telephone switch* ............................... 284
Theft deterrent system
Alarm .......................................................... 83
Engine immobilizer system ............... 81
Tire inflation pressure......................... 399
Tire information Glossary ................................................504
Size ............................................................ 501
Tire identification number .............. 501
Uniform tire quality grading......... 502
Tires Chains .......................................................198
Checking ............................................... 390
If you have a flat tire............................ 461
Inflation pressure ............................... 399
Inflation pressure sensor.................. 391
Information............................................ 499
Replacing................................................. 461
Rotating tires ........................................390
Size ........................................................... 493
Snow tires..............................................200
Spare tire ................................................. 461
Tools ............................................................ 461
Total load capacity................................. 195 Towing
Dinghy towing .....................................203
Emergency towing............................. 431
Trailer towing .......................................202
TRAC.......................................................... 182
Traction control ...................................... 182
Trip meter ................................................. 138
Trunk Extending a space ............................ 335
Opener ...................................................... 46
Trunk light Trunk light ................................................. 47
Wattage ................................................. 495
Turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ........................420
Switch........................................................ 135
Wattage ................................................. 495T
*: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.