Lexus ES350 2014 Warranty and Services Guide

Both Lexus and your Lexus dealer are
dedicated to serving your automotive
needs. Your complete satisfaction
is our first priority. Should you have a
problem or concern, please take the
following steps to ensure the quickest
possible response:
Step 1
Discuss the situation with a dealership
manager, such as the service manager
or customer satisfaction manager. If
necessary, ask the dealership owner
or general manager for assistance.
In most cases, a satisfactory solution
can be reached at this step. Step 2
If the dealership does not address
your concern to your satisfaction,
call the Lexus Customer Satisfaction
Department at (800) 25-LEXUS
(800/255-3987). In Canada, call
(800) 26-LEXUS (800/265-3987).
In Mexico, call 95-1-310-328-2075.
You may also write to us at:

Lexus Customer Satisfaction
Department
P.O. Box 2991
Torrance, CA 90509-2991
Whether calling or writing, please
provide the following information: • 17-digit Vehicle Identification
Number (VIN) found on the
vehicle registration paperwork
and on the certification label
located inside the driver’s
door jamb
• Current vehicle mileage
• Name of your selling and
servicing Lexus dealerships
• Your day and evening
telephone numbers
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Step 3
If your concern has still not been
resolved to your satisfaction, Lexus
offers additional assistance through:
National Center for Dispute
Settlement (NCDS)
P.O. Box 457
Mt. Clemens, MI 48046
(866) 272-4872
Important: You must use NCDS
prior to exercising rights or seeking
remedies available to you through
a court action pursuant to the
Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act.
In addition, you must use NCDS if
you are required to do so prior to
exercising certain rights or seeking
certain remedies available under
the Lemon Laws of your state. See
the Lemon Law Guide for specific
requirements applicable in your state.
However, if your state law permits and
if you choose to exercise rights and
seek remedies that are not created
by the Act, you need not use NCDS.NCDS Arbitration
What is the Dispute
Settlement Program?
This program consists of local
professionals who are trained
and experienced in arbitration.
The arbitrator(s) appointed by
NCDS will arbitrate your case by
reviewing the facts you present;
having the vehicle inspected, if
necessary; and promptly rendering
a fair and equitable decision.
How much will it cost?
The service is provided at no cost
to you. It is part of Lexus’ effort to
promptly and equitably resolve
your concerns. The decision-maker
is an impartial third party. The
decision of the arbitrator(s) is
binding on Lexus but not on you.
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What types of disputes
are eligible?
NCDS resolves disputes involving
Lexus product reliability and warranty
performance that arise during the
greater of 1) four years or 50,000
miles from the vehicle’s in-service
date, whichever is earlier; or 2) the
appli cable provision of the Lexus
New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
However, NCDS will not arbitrate
1) claims involving a vehicle used
primarily for commercial purposes
unless the Lemon Laws of your
state cover vehicles used for
commercial purposes; or 2) claims
that an air bag failed to deploy or
deployed when it should not have;
or 3) disputes regarding fires and/or
accidents and/or theft. Since there
are other additional exclusions,
please contact NCDS for further
information on eligibility guidelines.
You must file a request for arbitration
with NCDS within six months of
the expiration of the eligibility
period, provided the concern or
alleged defect was brought to the
attention of Lexus or one of its
dealers during the eligibility period. How long is the
arbitration process?
The entire process — from the time
NCDS receives your request for
arbitration to the arbitrator’s decision —

is designed to take no more than
40 days. A decision may be delayed if:
• You fail to provide certain
information required by NCDS.
• You fail to make your vehicle
available for inspection by
NCDS in a timely manner
(if an inspection is required).
How do I request arbitration?
To initiate arbitration, you must
complete an NCDS customer claim
form and mail it to NCDS. A claim
form is included in the Lemon Law
Guide located in your vehicle, or
you may request a form by calling
NCDS at (866) 272-4872. When
you call, please have ready your
vehicle identification number
(VIN), the names of your selling
and servicing dealerships, and the
current mileage on your Lexus.
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In addition to completing the customer
claim form, please provide NCDS with
the following information:• Vehicle year, make, model, VIN,
mileage and date of purchase.
• A brief description of your
complaint and the actions
you have taken to resolve it.
• What action or remedy
you believe would resolve
your problem.
If you are seeking reimbursement for
repairs or incidental expenses, please
provide copies of applicable receipts.
Send your request to:
National Center for Dispute Settlement
P.O. Box 457
Mt. Clemens, MI 48046
Upon receipt of your request, NCDS
will contact you regarding the status
of your case and supply you with
additional details about the program. How does the arbitration
process work?
When NCDS receives your request,
it will be forwarded to the Lexus area
office for response.
At the request of either party or the
arbitrators, NCDS may schedule a
technical inspection. This may include
an inspection of the vehicle by an
independent tech nical expert with
a Lexus representative present. The
technical expert will forward his or
her evaluation to NCDS.
An oral hearing will be held prior to a
decision being rendered. At this hearing,
all relevant evidence is admissible.
You and a Lexus representative will
present both sides of the case to the
NCDS arbitrator(s). You will each be
given an equal opportunity to give
testimony and provide documents.
Then you will each be given an oppor-
tunity for rebuttal. After considering
all testimony and documents, the
arbitrator(s) will review the applicable
legal standards and render a decision
within 10 days.
A settlement satisfactory to all parties
may be negotiated at any time during
the process.
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What types of decisions are
rendered, and how do I know if
Lexus will abide by the decision
of the arbitrator(s)?
Arbitrated decisions are based on
what the arbitrator(s) believe to be
fair and equitable after applying
the appropriate legal standards.
Remedies include but are not limited
to repairs; reimbursement for repairs
and incidental expenses, such as
towing costs; and repurchase or
replacement of your vehicle.
The decision of the arbitrator(s) is
binding on Lexus but not on you.
Lexus must comply with the decision
shortly after it is rendered, usually
within 30 days of your acceptance
of the decision. NCDS will contact
you within 10 days of scheduled
compliance to ensure that Lexus has
complied in a timely manner.Are there limits to the scope
of arbitrated decisions?
Arbitrated decisions do not include:
• Attorney fees
• Punitive damages
• Multiple damages
• Consequential damages, other
than incidental damages that you
may be entitled to under law
What other recourse do I have?
If you are dissatisfied with the
arbitrator’s decision or Lexus’
compliance, you may pursue any
other legal remedies available to you,
including small claims court. You
should be aware that the decision
of the arbitrator(s) is admissible as
evidence in any legal proceedings
concerning your vehicle.
Is the Dispute Settlement
Program subject to change?
The information in this booklet
about the program is correct as
of the date of printing. However,
the program may be changed
without notice. Contact the Lexus
Customer Satisfaction Department
at (800) 255-3987 for the most
current information concerning
the Dispute Settlement Program.
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You have purchased one of the finest
vehicles built in the world today, and
it is backed by one of the finest
warranties in the industry. This excellent
warranty coverage demonstrates
not only our confidence in Lexus
vehicles, but also our commitment
to every Lexus customer. We’re
dedicated to ensuring that you enjoy
exceptional quality, dependability
and peace of mind throughout your
ownership experience.
To further demonstrate our commit -
ment to our customers’ satisfaction,
occasionally we may establish a
special policy adjustment to pay for
specific repairs that are no longer
covered by warranty. When we
establish such a policy adjustment,
we mail details to all applicable
owners on record. That’s why it is
important to send in the card at the
back of this booklet if you change
your address or if you have purchased
your Lexus from a previous owner.
You’ve made a wise decision to
purchase a Lexus. Your vehicle
delivers world-class luxury and performance, along with an
unparalleled commitment from Lexus
to ensuring your satisfaction. You

can be confident — as we are — that
you’ll enjoy owning your Lexus as
much as you enjoy driving it.
All warranty information is the latest
available at the time of publication
and, with the exception of the
emission control warranties, is
subject to change without notice.
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The Lexus CommiT menT
WARRANTY
This section of the Warranty
and Services Guide describes
the terms of Lexus warranty
coverage as well as general
owner responsibilities. The
section be ginning on page 39
describes your vehicle’s mainte -
nance requirements. Be sure to
review this information carefully,
since proper maintenance is
required to ensure that warranty
coverage remains intact.
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† Also applies to Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey,
Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont and Washington vehicles equipped with a
California Certied Emission Control System. Vehicles covered by this warranty are also
covered by the Federal Emission Control Warranty.
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Who Is the Warrantor
The warrantor for these limited
warranties is Lexus, a division of
Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc.,
19001 South Western Avenue,
Torrance, California 90509-2991,
a California corporation.
Which Vehicles Are Covered
These warranties apply to 2014
model-year Lexus ES 350 models
registered and normally operated
in the United States, U.S. territories
and Canada. Warranty coverage is
automatically transferred at no cost
to subsequent vehicle owners.
Multiple Warranty Conditions
This booklet contains warranty
terms and conditions that may vary
depending on the part covered. A
warranty for specific parts or systems,
such as the Powertrain Warranty or
Emission Performance Warranty,
is governed by the coverage set
forth in that warranty as well as the
General Warranty Provisions.
When Warranty Begins
The warranty period begins on
the vehicle’s in-service date,
which is the first date the vehicle
is either delivered to an ultimate
purchaser, leased, or used as a
company car or demonstrator.
Repairs Made at No Charge
Repairs and adjustments covered
by these warranties are made at no
charge for parts and labor.
Parts Replacement
Any needed parts replacement will
be made using new or remanufactured
parts. The decision whether a part
should be repaired or replaced will
be made by the servicing Lexus
dealership and/or Lexus. Parts
scheduled to be replaced as required
maintenance are warranted until their
first replacement only.
Note: Lexus remanufactured parts
meet or exceed all factory standards
for safety, quality and reliability.
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Limitations
The performance of necessary repairs
and adjustments is the exclusive
remedy under these warranties or
any implied warranties. Lexus does
not authorize any person to create
for it any other obligation or liability
in connection with this vehicle.
Any implied warranty of merchant­
ability or fitness for a particular
purpose is limited to the duration
of these written warranties. Some
states do not allow restrictions on
how long an implied warranty lasts,
so this limitation may not apply to you.
Your Rights Under State Law
These warranties give you specific
legal rights. You may also have other
rights that vary from state to state.
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Basic Warranty
This warranty covers repairs and
adjustments needed to correct defects
in materials or workmanship of any
part supplied by Lexus, subject to the
exceptions indicated under “What
Is Not Covered” on pages 19–20.
Coverage is for 48 months or
50,000 miles, whichever occurs
first, with the exception of wheel
alignment and wheel balancing,
which are covered for 12 months or
12,000 miles, whichever occurs first.
Powertrain Warranty
This warranty covers repairs needed
to correct defects in materials or
workmanship of any component listed
here and supplied by Lexus, subject to
the exceptions indicated under “What
Is Not Covered” on pages 19–20.
Coverage is for 72 months or
70,000 miles, whichever occurs first.
Engine
Cylinder block and head and all
internal parts, timing belt and cover,
flywheel, oil pan, water pump, fuel
pump, engine mounts, engine control
computer, seals and gaskets. Transmission and Transaxle
Case and all internal parts, torque

converter, clutch cover, mounts,
engine control computer, seals
and gaskets.
Front-Wheel-Drive System
Drive shaft, axle, hub, bearings,
seals and gaskets.
Rear-Wheel-Drive System
Differential carrier assembly, drive
shaft, axle carrier, axle case, axle
bearing, axle shaft, seals and gaskets.
Restraint Systems Warranty
This warranty covers repairs
needed to correct defects in
materials or workmanship of any
seatbelt or air bag system supplied
by Lexus, subject to the exceptions
indicated under “What Is Not
Covered” on pages 19–20.
Coverage is for 72 months or
70,000 miles, whichever occurs first.
For vehicles sold and registered in
Kansas, the warranty for seatbelts
and related components is 10 years,
regardless of mileage.
WHAT IS COVERED
AND HOW LONG
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