key Lexus ES350 2016 Owner's Manuals / LEXUS 2016 ES350 OWNERS MANUAL (OM33B64U)

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For your information ................................... 8
Reading this manual................................... 12
How to search ..............................................13
Pictorial index ............................................... 14
1-1. For safe useBefore driving................................. 26
For safe driving .............................. 28
Seat belts .......................................... 30
SRS airbags ..................................... 35
Front passenger occupant classification system.................. 44
Safety information for children ................................... 50
Child restraint systems .................51
Installing child restraints............. 55
Exhaust gas precautions ............ 64
1-2. Theft deterrent system Engine immobilizer system....... 65
Alarm ..................................................67
2. Instrument cluster Warning lights and indicators .............................. 70
Gauges and meters ...................... 74
Multi-information display .......... 78
Fuel consumption information ................................... 84 3-1. Key information
Keys .................................................... 90
3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
Doors ................................................. 93
Trunk................................................... 99
Smart access system with push-button start ............ 106
3-3. Adjusting the seats Front seats........................................ 114
Driving position memory........... 115
Head restraints .............................. 119
3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
Steering wheel .............................. 122
Inside rear view mirror .............. 124
Outside rear view mirrors........ 126
3-5. Opening, closing the windows and moon roof
Power windows............................. 129
Moon roof .......................................132
1For safety and security
2Instrument cluster
3Operation of each
component

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7-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior ................408
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle inte rior..................... 411
7-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ..............................414
General maintenance................ 417
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs .................................... 420
7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions.................................. 421
Hood ............................................... 423
Positioning a floor jack..............424
Engine compartment ............... 425
Tires.................................................. 436
Tire inflation pressure ............... 444
Wheels ............................................447
Air conditioning filter ............... 449
Electronic key battery................ 451
Checking and replacing fuses.............................................. 453
Light bulbs .................................... 456 8-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers .................. 468
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency.... 469
8-2. Steps to take in an emergency If your vehicle needs to be towed.................................470
If you think something is wrong ................. 474
Fuel pump shut off system .......475
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer sounds...... 476
If a warning message is displayed ................................ 482
If you have a flat tire .................. 485
If the engine will not start ........ 496
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ..................... 498
If the electronic key does not operate properly ..................... 499
If the battery is discharged...... 501
If your vehicle overheats .........505
If the vehicle becomes stuck .............................................508
7Maintenance and care8When trouble arises

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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 not
deployed, this may cause an acci dent such as fire. Be sure to have the systems of the SRS
airbag and seat belt pretensioner removed an d disposed of by a qualified service shop or
by your Lexus dealer before you scrap your vehicle.
Special handling may apply, See www.dts c.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.
Scrapping of your Lexus
Perchlorate Material
WA R N I N G
■General precautions while driving
●Obey all traffic laws
●The driver is responsible for the proper operation of the vehicle, including evaluation
of weather conditions and road conditions.
Driving under the influence: Never drive your vehicle when under the influence of
alcohol or drugs that have im paired your ability to operate your vehicle. Alcohol and
certain drugs delay reaction time, impair judgment and reduce coordination, which
could lead to an accident that could result in death or serious injury.
Defensive driving: Always drive defensively. Anticipate mistakes that other drivers or
pedestrians might make and be ready to avoid accidents.
Driver distraction: Always give your full atte ntion to driving. Anything that distracts the
driver, such as adjusting controls, talking on a cellular phone or reading can result in a
collision causing death or serious injury to you, your occupants or others.
■General precaution regarding children’s safety
Never leave children unattended in the vehicle, and never allow children to have or use
the key.
Children may be able to start the vehicle or sh ift the vehicle into neutral. There is also a
danger that children may injure themselves by playing with the windows, the moon
roof, or other features of the vehicle. In addition, heat build-up or extremely cold tem-
peratures inside the vehicl e can be fatal to children.

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Pictorial index
■Exterior
Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 93
Locking/unlocking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 9 3
Opening/closing the door glasses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 129
Locking/unlocking by using the mechanical key. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 499
Warning lights/warning messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 482
Trunk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 99
Opening from inside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 99
Opening from outside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 9 9
Opening by using the mechanical key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 499
Warning lights/warning messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 482
Outside rear view mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 126
Adjusting the mirror angle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 126
Folding the mirrors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 1 2 6
Driving position memory
* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 115
Defogging the mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 368
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Safety information for children
●It is recommended that children sit in the rear seats to avoid accidental con-
tact with the shift lever, wiper switch etc.
●Use the rear door child-protector lock or the window lock switch to avoid
children opening the door while driving or operating the power window acci-
dentally. ( P. 9 6 , 1 2 9 )
●Do not let small children operate equi pment which may catch or pinch body
parts, such as the power window, hood, trunk, seats etc.
Observe the following precautions when children are in the vehicle.
Use a child restraint system appropriate for the child, until the child becomes
large enough to properly wear the vehicle’s seat belt.
WA R N I N G
Never leave children unattended in the vehicle, and never allow children to have or use
the key.
Children may be able to start the vehicle or sh ift the vehicle into neutral. There is also a
danger that children may injure themselves by playing with the windows, the moon roof
or other features of the vehicle. In additi on, heat build-up or extremely cold tempera-
tures inside the vehicle can be fatal to children.

651-2. Theft deterrent system
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For safety and security
Engine immobilizer system
The indicator light flashes after the
engine switch has been turned off to
indicate that the system is operating.
The indicator light stops flashing after
the engine switch has been turned to
ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON
mode to indicate that the system has
been canceled.
■System maintenance
The vehicle has a maintenance-free type engine immobilizer system.
■Conditions that may cause the system to malfunction
●If the grip portion of the key is in contact with a metallic object
●If the key is in close proximity to or touching a key to the security system (key with a
built-in transponder ch ip) of another vehicle
The vehicle’s keys have built-in transponder chips that prevent the engine
from starting if a key has not been prev iously registered in the vehicle’s on-
board computer.
Never leave the keys inside the vehicle when you leave the vehicle.
This system is designed to help prevent vehicle theft but does not guarantee
absolute security against all vehicle thefts.

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For safety and security
Alarm
The alarm uses light and sound to give an alert when an intrusion is detected.
The alarm is triggered in the following situations when the alarm is set:
●A locked door or trunk is unlocked or opened in any way other than using the
entry function, wireless remote control or mechanical key. (The doors will lock
again automatically.)
●The hood is opened.
Close the doors, trunk and hood, and
lock all the doors. The system will be set
automatically after 30 seconds.
The indicator light changes from being
on to flashing when the system is set.
Do one of the following to de activate or stop the alarms:
●Unlock the doors or open the trunk.
●Turn the engine switch to ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode, or start
the engine. (The alarm will be deactivat ed or stopped after a few seconds.)
The alarm
Setting the alarm system
Deactivating or stopping the alarm

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Operation of
each component
3-1. Key information
Keys .................................................... 90
3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
Doors ................................................. 93
Trunk ................................................... 99
Smart access system with push-button start ............ 106
3-3. Adjusting the seats Front seats ........................................ 114
Driving position memory ........... 115
Head restraints .............................. 119
3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
Steering wheel ..............................122
Inside rear view mirror............... 124
Outside rear view mirrors ........126
3-5. Opening, closing the windows and moon roof
Power windows .............................129
Moon roof ...................................... 132

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Keys
The following keys are provided with the vehicle.
Electronic keys
• Operating the smart access systemwith push-button start ( P. 1 0 6 )
• Operating the wireless remote con-
trol function
Mechanical keys
Key number plate
Locks the doors ( P. 9 3 )
Unlocks the doors ( P. 9 3 )
Opens the windows and moon roof
*
( P. 9 3 )
Opens the trunk ( P. 99)
Sounds the alarm ( P. 9 1 )
*: This setting must be customized at your
Lexus dealer.
To take out the mechanical key, push
the release button and take the key out.
The mechanical key can only be
inserted in one direction, as the key only
has grooves on one side. If the key can-
not be inserted in a lock cylinder, turn it
over and re-attempt to insert it.
After using the mechanical key, store it
in the electronic key. Carry the mechan-
ical key together with the electronic key.
If the electronic key battery is depleted
or the entry function does not operate
properly, you will need the mechanical
key. ( P. 499)
The keys
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2
3
Wireless remote control
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2
3
4
5
Using the mechanical key

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Operation of each component
■Panic mode
■When required to leave the vehicle’s key with a parking attendant
Turn the trunk opener main switch off and lock the glove box as circumstances demand.
(  P. 100, 379)
Remove the mechanical key for your own use and provide the attendant with the elec-
tronic key only.
■If you lose your mechanical keys
New genuine mechanical keys can be made by your Lexus dealer using the other
mechanical key and the key number stamped on your key number plate. Keep the plate
in a safe place such as your wallet, not in the vehicle.
■When riding in an aircraft
When bringing an electronic key onto an aircraft, make sure you do not press any but-
tons on the electronic key while inside the airc raft cabin. If you are carrying an electronic
key in your bag etc., ensure that the buttons are not likely to be pressed accidentally.
Pressing a button may cause the electronic key to emit radio waves that could interfere
with the operation of the aircraft.
■Electronic key battery depletion
●The standard battery life is 1 to 2 years.
●If the battery becomes low, an alarm will sound in the cabin when the engine stops.
(  P. 4 5 1 )
●As the electronic key always receives ra dio waves, the battery will become depleted
even if the electronic key is not used. The following symptoms indicate that the elec-
tronic key battery may be depleted. Re place the battery when necessary. (P. 4 5 1 )
• The smart access system with push-button start or the wireless remote control does
not operate.
• The detection area becomes smaller.
• The LED indicator on the key surface does not turn on.
●To avoid serious deterioration, do not leave the electronic key within 3 ft. (1 m) of the
following electrical appliances that produce a magnetic field:
•TVs
• Personal computers
• Cellular phones, cordless phones and battery chargers
• Recharging cellular phones or cordless phones
• Table lamps
• Induction cookers
■If “Key Battery Low” is displaye d on the multi-information display
The electronic key has a low battery. Replace the electronic key battery. ( P. 4 5 1 )
When is pressed for longer than about
one second, an alarm will sound intermittently
and the vehicle lights will
flash to deter any per-
son from trying to break into or damage your
vehicle.
To stop the alarm, press any button on the elec-
tronic key.