Lexus ES350 2015 Owner's Manual

761What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
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Is the child-protector lock set?
The rear door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle when
the lock is set. Open the re
ar door from outside and then
unlock the child-protector lock. ( P. 145)
●The function to prevent the electronic key from being left inside
the trunk will operate and you ca n open the trunk as usual. Take
the key out from the trunk. ( P. 151)
The rear door cannot be opened
The trunk lid is closed with the electronic key left inside

762What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
ES350_300h_OM_OM33B99U_(U)●
Did you press the “START STOP ENGINE” <“POWER”>
switch while firmly depressing the brake pedal? (
P. 205, 212)
●Is the shift lever in P? (P. 208, 215)
●Is the electronic key anywhere detectable inside the vehicle?
( P. 130)
●Is the steering wheel unlocked? ( P. 209, 216)
●Is the electronic key battery weak or depleted?
In this case, the engine can be started in a tem-
porary way. ( P. 6 7 8 )
●Is the 12-volt battery discharged? ( P. 680, 684)
●Is the “START STOP ENGINE” <“POWER”> switch in
IGNITION ON mode?
If you cannot release the shift lever by depressing the brake
pedal with the “START STOP ENGINE” <“POWER”> switch in
IGNITION ON mode ( P. 6 76 )
If you think something is wrong
The engine does not start
The shift lever cannot be shifted from P even if you depress the
brake pedal

763What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
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It is locked automatically to prevent theft of the vehicle.
(
P. 208, 215)
●Is the window lock switch pressed?
The power window except for the one at the driver’s seat can-
not be operated if the window lock switch is pressed. (P. 177)
●Gasoline vehicles: The auto pow er off function will be operated
if the vehicle is left in ACCE SSORY or IGNITION ON mode
(the engine is not running) for a period of time. ( P. 2 0 8 )
●Hybrid vehicles: The auto power off function will be operated if
the vehicle is left in ACCE SSORY or ON mode (the hybrid
system is not operating) for a period of time. ( P. 215)
The steering wheel cannot be turn
ed after the engine system> is stopped
The windows do not open or close by operating the power win-
dow switches
The “START STOP ENGINE” <“POWER”> switch is turned off
automatically

764What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
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The seat belt remind
er light is flashing
Are the driver and the front passenger wearing the seat belts?
( P. 6 2 9 )
●The parking brake indicator is on
Is the parking brake released? ( P. 231)
Depending on the situation, ot her types of warning buzzer may
also sound. ( P. 626, 636)
●Did anyone inside the vehicle op en a door during setting the
alarm?
The sensor detects it and the alarm sounds. ( P. 8 8 )
To stop the alarm, turn the “START STOP ENGINE” <“POWER”>
switch to IGNITION ON mo de or start the engine system>.
●Is the electronic key left insid e the vehicle or the moon roof
opened?
Check the message on the multi-information display.
( P. 6 3 6 )
A warning buzzer sounds during driving
An alarm is activated and the horn sounds
A warning buzzer sounds when leaving the vehicle

765What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
ES350_300h_OM_OM33B99U_(U)●
When a warning light turns on or a warning message is dis-
played, refer to P. 626, 636.
●Stop the vehicle in a safe place an
d replace the flat tire with the
spare tire. ( P. 6 5 9 )
●Try the procedure for when th e vehicle becomes stuck in mud,
dirt, or snow. ( P. 6 9 7 )
A warning light turns on or a warning message is displayed
When a problem has occurred
If you have a flat tire
The vehicle becomes stuck

766Alphabetical index
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Alphabetical index
A/CAir conditioning filter....................... 582
Automatic air conditioning system ..................................................464
Humidity sensor ................................. 476
Micro dust and pollen filter ..........................................................471
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)
Function ................................................... 313
Warning light ....................................... 627
Air conditioning filter .......................... 582
Air conditioning system Air conditioning filter....................... 582
Automatic air conditioning system ..................................................464
Humidity sensor ................................ 476
Micro dust and pollen filter ..........................................................471 Airbags
Airbag operating conditions .......... 46
Airbag precautions for your child ......................................... 41
Airbag warning light ........................ 627
Correct driving posture .................... 30
Curtain shield airbag operating conditions ....................... 46
Curtain shield airbag precautions ............................................ 41
Front passenger occupant classification system......................... 50
General airbag precautions ............. 41
Locations of airbags............................ 38
Modification and disposal of airbags............................................... 45
Side airbag operating conditions ............................................. 46
Side airbag precautions ...................... 41
Side and curtain shield airbags operating conditions ....................... 46
Side and curtain shield airbags precautions ........................... 41
SRS airbags ............................................. 38
Alarm ........................................................... 88 Warning buzzer.....................626, 636
Anchor brackets.......................................62
Antennas (smart access system with push-button start) ..................... 129
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Function .................................................... 313
Warning light ....................................... 627
Approach warning (dynamic radar cruise control).........................264
Armrest .....................................................494
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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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CareAluminum wheels ..............................523
Exterior.................................................... 522
Interior .....................................................526
Seat belts ................................................ 527
Cargo capacity...................................... 202
Cargo hooks ..........................................488
CD player
*............................................. 387
Chains ....................................................... 343
Child restraint system Booster seats, definition ................... 58
Booster seats, installation..................68
Convertible seats, definition ........... 58
Convertible seats, installation .........65
Front passenger occupant classification system ........................ 50
Infant seats, definition ......................... 58
Infant seats, installation .......................65
Installing CRS with LATCH anchors ..................... 63
Installing CRS with seat belts ..........65
Installing CRS with top tether strap .........................69 Child safety ................................................. 57
12-volt battery precautions .......................... 559, 683
Airbag precautions................................ 41
Child restraint system......................... 58
How your child should wear the seat belt .......................................... 34
Installing child restraints .................... 62
Moon roof precautions ................... 185
Power window lock switch............. 177
Power window precautions .......... 180
Rear door child-protectors ............145
Removed electronic key battery precautions ............. 585
Seat belt extender precautions ...........................................37
Seat belt precautions ............................ 61
Seat heater precautions ..................477
Trunk precautions ............................... 152
Child-protectors .................................... 145
Cleaning Aluminum wheels .............................. 523
Exterior ................................................... 522
Interior ..................................................... 526
Seat belts................................................ 527
Clock........................................................... 491
Coat hooks ............................................. 499
Condenser.............................................. 555
Console box ........................................... 485
Console box light ................................. 485
Consumption screen ............................. 118
Cooling system Engine overheating ......................... 688
Hybrid system overheating ............691
Cruise control Cruise control ..................................... 254
Dynamic radar cruise control .....258
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Cup holders ............................................ 486
Curtain shield airbags ........................... 39
Customizable features ....................... 730
Daytime running light system .......... 235
DefoggerFront windshield .................................470
Outside rear view mirrors .............470
Rear window ........................................470
Dimension ............................................... 700
Dinghy towing........................................ 204
Display Dynamic radar cruise control..... 258
LDA (Lane Departure Alert) ....... 275
Multi-information display ................ 102
Trip information ................................... 103
Warning message ............................ 636
Display Audio system .........................350 Display settings ...................................367
Setup menu ............................................ 361
Do-it-yourself maintenance ............. 537
Door courtesy lights Location .................................................. 479
Wattage ....................................................714
Doors Automatic door locking and unlocking system.................... 146
Door glasses .......................................... 177
Door lock ................................................ 144
Open door warning buzzer............ 131
Open door warning light...............629
Outside rear view mirrors ...............174
Rear door child-protector.............. 145 Driver’s seat position memory.......... 159
Driving position memory................ 160
Memory recall function .................... 162
Power easy access system .............159
Driving Break-in tips .......................................... 190
Correct driving posture .................... 30
Driving mode select switch ..............311
Hybrid vehicle driving tips ............338
Procedures ............................................ 188
Winter drive tips .................................. 341
Dynamic radar cruise control Function ..................................................258
Warning message................ 638, 645
Eco drive mode........................................ 311
Eco Driving Indicator ...........................109
EDR (Event data recorder).....................11
Electric motor (traction motor).......... 73
Electric Power Steering (EPS) Function .................................................... 314
Warning light ....................................... 628
Warning message............................. 639
Electronic key .......................................... 124 Battery-saving function ....................133
If the electronic key does not operate properly ............................ 677
Replacing the battery ......................584
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*: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the
“NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.

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Emergency, in case ofIf a warning buzzer sounds..................................................626
If a warning light turns on...............626
If a warning message is displayed ....................................... 636
If the 12-volt battery is discharged ........................... 680, 684
If the electronic key does not operate properly ........ 677
If the engine will not start................ 672
If the hybrid system will not start ................................................ 674
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ............676
If you have a flat tire ......................... 659
If you think something is wrong...............................................624
If your vehicle becomes stuck ......................................................697
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ........... 615
If your vehicle needs to be towed .........................................617
If your vehicle overheats .... 688, 691
Emergency flashers ...............................614
Energy monitor ........................................ 114 Engine
Accessory mode ............................... 206
Compartment .....................................545
Engine switch ............................205, 212
Hood..........................................................541
How to start the engine..................205
How to start the hybrid system .................................................... 212
Identification number....................... 702
If the engine will not start ............... 672
Ignition switch (“POWER” switch).................................................... 212
Ignition switch (“START STOP ENGINE” switch) .........................205
Overheating..............................688, 691
“POWER” switch. ............................... 212
“START STOP ENGINE” switch ...................................................205
Engine compartment cover..............547
Engine coolant Capacity................................................. 707
Checking ...............................................553
Preparing and checking before winter ...................................... 341
Engine coolant temperature gauge ......................................................... 97
Engine immobilizer system ................. 84
Engine oil Capacity................................................. 705
Checking ...............................................548
Oil level warning message ........... 644
Oil pressure warning message........................... 637
Preparing and checking before winter ...................................... 341