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4-1. Before drivingDriving the vehicle ..................... 138
Cargo and luggage.....................145
Vehicle load limits ....................... 148
Trailer towing .................................149
Dinghy towing .............................. 150
4-2. Driving procedures Engine (ign ition) switch .............. 151
Automatic transmission ............156
Turn signal lever ............................159
Parking brake ............................... 160
4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch ........................... 161
Automatic High Beam...............164
Fog light switch ............................ 168
Windshield wipers and washer ..................................169
4-4. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap ....... 173 4-5. Using the driving support
systems
Lexus Safety System+ ................ 176
PCS (Pre-Collision System) .......... 183
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering co ntrol) ..............196
Dynamic radar cruise control............................ 205
Cruise control ............................... 217
Intuitive parking assist .............. 220
Lexus parking assist monitor........................................ 229
Driving mode select switch ............................................245
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)...... 247 •Blind Spot Monitor function .................................... 250
• Rear Cross Traffic Alert
function .................................... 252
Driving assist systems .............. 255
4-6. Driving tips Winter driving tips ..................... 260
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For your information
The Owner’s Manual provides instructions on the proper operation of this vehicle. The
driver should read the Owner’s Manual prior to driving the vehicle. Failure to follow the
instructions in the Owner’s Manual could lead to an accident, resulting in death or seri-
ous injury.
Please note that this manual applies to all models and explains all equipment, including
options. Therefore, you may find some expl anations for equipment not installed on your
vehicle.
All specifications provided in this manual are current at the time of printing. However,
because of the Lexus policy of continual pr oduct improvement, we reserve the right to
make changes at any time without notice.
Depending on specifications, the vehicle show n in the illustrations may differ from your
vehicle in terms of color and equipment.
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.
A wide variety of non-genuine spare parts and accessories for Lexus vehicles are cur-
rently available in the market. You should know that Toyota does not warrant these prod-
ucts 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 performance problems
resulting from the modification may not be covered under warranty.
The installation of a mobile two-way radio sy stem in your vehicle could affect electronic
systems such as:
●Multiport fuel injection system/sequential multiport fuel injection system
●Dynamic radar cruise control system
●Cruise control system
●Anti-lock brake system
●SRS airbag system
●Seat belt pretensioner system
Be sure to check with your Lexus dealer fo r precautionary measures or special instruc-
tions regarding insta llation of a mobile two-way radio system.
Main Owner’s Manual
Noise from under vehicle after turning off the engine
Accessories, spare parts and modification of your Lexus
Installation of a mobile two-way radio system

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Audio remote control switches*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 273
Ta l k s w i t c h
*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 336
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) switch
*2 . . . . . . . P. 196
Meter control switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 79
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance button
*2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 205
Cruise control switch
Cruise control*2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 217
Dynamic radar cruise control*2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 205
Telephone switches*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 336
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ES350_OM_OM33B64U_(U)2. Instrument cluster
The indicators inform the driver of the operating state of the vehicle’s various sys-
tems.
Indicators
Turn signal indicator
(
 P. 1 5 9 )
(if equipped)
Intuitive parking assist
indicator ( P. 220)
(U.S.A.)
Headlight indicator
( P. 161)*1, 2Slip indicator light
( P. 2 5 6 )
(Canada)
Tail light indicator
( P. 161) *1VSC OFF indicator
( P. 2 5 7 )
Headlight high beam
indicator ( P. 1 6 2 )
*1, 3
(if equipped)
PCS warning light
( P. 1 8 7 )
(if equipped)
Automatic High Beam
indicator ( P. 1 6 4 ) *4, 5
(if equipped)
BSM outside rear view
mirror indicators
( P. 2 4 7 )
Fog light indicator
(  P. 1 6 8 )
*1, 6
“A I R B A G O N / O F F ”
indicator ( P. 44)
*1Eco Driving Indicator
Light ( P. 8 2 )
Cruise control indicator
(  P. 213, 217)
(U.S.A.)
Parking brake indicator
( P. 1 6 0 )
(if equipped)
Radar cruise control
indicator ( P. 2 0 5 )
(Canada)
Parking brake indicator
( P. 1 6 0 )
Cruise control “SET”
indicator ( P. 2 1 7 )
*7Low outside temperature
indicator ( P. 74 )
(if equipped)
“LDA” (Lane Departure
Alert with steering control)
indicator ( P. 1 9 6 )

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ES350_OM_OM33B64U_(U)2. Instrument cluster
Multi-information display
The multi-information display presents the driver with a variety of vehicle data.
Displays the following information
when an icon is selected. (
P. 7 9 )
Drive information
Select to display various drive
data. ( P. 7 9 )
Navigation system-linked
display (if equipped)
Select to display the following na vigation system-linked information.
• Route guidance
• Compass display (north-up display/heading-up display)
Audio system-linked display
Select to enable selection of an audio source or track on the display using the
meter control switches.
Driving assist information
Select to display the cruise control or dynamic radar cruise control/LDA (Lane
Departure Alert with steering control) information, when the system is used.
(  P. 196, 205, 217)
Warning message display
Select to display warning messages and me asures to be taken if a malfunction is
detected. ( P. 4 8 2 )
Settings display
Select to change the meter display settings. ( P. 5 3 4 )
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4-1. Before drivingDriving the vehicle ...................... 138
Cargo and luggage .................... 145
Vehicle load limits ....................... 148
Trailer towing ................................. 149
Dinghy towing............................... 150
4-2. Driving procedures Engine (ignition) switch ..............151
Automatic transmission ............ 156
Turn signal lever ........................... 159
Parking brake ................................ 160 4-3. Operating the lights
and wipers
Headlight switch............................ 161
Automatic High Beam .............. 164
Fog light switch ............................ 168
Windshield wipers and washer...................................169
4-4. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap ....... 173
4-5. Using the driving support systems
Lexus Safety System+ ................ 176
PCS (Pre-Collision System)........... 183
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) ............. 196
Dynamic radar cruise control ............................205
Cruise control ............................... 217
Intuitive parking assist .............. 220
Lexus parking assist monitor ........................................ 229
Driving mode select switch ........................................... 245
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ......247 • Blind Spot Monitor
function ....................................250
• Rear Cross Traffic Alert function .................................... 252
Driving assist systems............... 255
4-6. Driving tips Winter driving tips ..................... 260

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ES350_OM_OM33B64U_(U)4-2. Driving procedures
■S mode
●When the shift range is 4 or lower, holding th
e shift lever toward “+” sets the shift range
to 6.
●To prevent excessive engine speed, a function was adopted that automatically selects a
higher shift range before the engine speed becomes too high.
●To protect the automatic transmission, a function is adopted that automatically selects a
higher shift range when the fluid temperature is high.
■When driving with cruise control or dynamic radar cruise control activated
Even when performing the following actions with the intent of enabling engine braking,
the engine brake will not operate in the S mo de, even when downshifting to 5 or 4.
(  P. 2 1 7 )
■Downshifting restrictions warning buzzer
To help ensure safety and driving performa nce, downshifting operation may sometimes
be restricted. In some circumstances, downshifting may not be possible even when the
shift lever is operated. (A buzzer will sound twice.)
■If the S indicator does not come on even af ter shifting the shift lever to the S position
This may indicate a malfunction in the automatic transmission system. Have the vehicle
inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
(In this situation, the transmission will operat e in the same manner as when the shift lever
is in the D position.)
■If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P
 P. 4 9 8
■AI-SHIFT
AI-SHIFT automatically select s the suitable gear according to driver performance and
driving conditions.
AI-SHIFT automatically operates when the shift lever is in D. (Shifting the shift lever to S
cancels the function.)
WA R N I N G
■When driving on slippery road surfaces
Do not accelerate or shift gears suddenly.
Sudden changes in engine braking may cause th e vehicle to spin or skid, resulting in an
accident.

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Lexus Safety System+
◆PCS (Pre-Collision System)

P. 1 8 3
◆LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control)
P. 1 9 6
◆Dynamic radar cruise control
P. 2 0 5
◆AHB (Automatic High Beam)
P. 1 6 4
: If equipped
The Lexus Safety System+ consists of the following drive assist systems and
contributes to a safe and comfo rtable driving experience:
WA R N I N G
■Lexus Safety System+
The Lexus Safety System+ is designed to operate under the assumption that the driver
will drive safely, and is designed to help reduce the impact to the occupants and the
vehicle in the case of a collision or assist the driver in normal driving conditions.
As there is a limit to the degree of recognition accuracy and control performance that
this system can provide, do not overly rely on this system. The driver is always responsi-
ble for paying attention to the vehicl e’s surroundings and driving safely.

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Dynamic radar cruise control
In vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode, the vehicle automatically acceler-
ates and decelerates to match the speed changes of the preceding vehicle even
if the accelerator pedal is not depressed.
In constant speed control mode, the
vehicle runs at a fixed speed.
Use the dynamic radar cruise control on freeways and highways.
●Vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode ( P. 2 0 8 )
●Constant speed control mode ( P. 2 1 3 )
Display
Set speed
Indicators
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance but-
ton
Cruise control switch
: If equipped
Summary of functions
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WA R N I N G
■Before using dynamic radar cruise control
Driving safely is the sole responsibility of th
e driver. Do not rely solely on the system,
and drive safely by always paying ca reful attention to your surroundings.
The dynamic radar cruise control provides driving assistance to reduce the driver’s
burden. However, there are limitatio ns to the assistance provided.
Even when the system is functioning normal ly, the condition of the preceding vehicle as
detected by the system may differ from the condition observed by the driver. There-
fore, the driver must always remain alert, assess the danger of each situation and drive
safely. Relying on this system or assuming the system ensures safety while driving can
lead to an accident, resultin g in death or serious injury.
■Cautions regarding the driving assist systems
Observe the following precautions, as there are limitations to the assistance provided
by the system.
Failure to do so may cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury.
●Assisting the driver to measure following distance
The dynamic radar cruise control is only in tended to help the driver in determining
the following distance between the driver’s own vehicle and a designated vehicle
traveling ahead. It is not a mechanism that al lows careless or inattentive driving, and it
is not a system that can assist the driver in low-visibility conditions. It is still necessary
for driver to pay close attention to the vehicle’s surroundings.
●Assisting the driver to judge proper following distance
The dynamic radar cruise control determines whether the following distance
between the driver’s own vehicle and a designated vehicle traveling ahead is appro-
priate or not. It is not capable of making an y other type of judgement. Therefore, it is
absolutely necessary for the driver to remain vigilant and to determine whether or not
there is a possibility of danger in any given situation.
●Assisting the driver to operate the vehicle
The dynamic radar cruise control has limited capability to prevent or avoid a collision
with a vehicle traveling ahead. Therefore, if there is ever any danger, the driver must
take immediate and direct control of the vehicle and act appropriately in order to
ensure the safety of all involved.
■To avoid inadvertent dynamic radar cruise control activation
Switch the dynamic radar cruise control off using the “ON/OFF” button when not in
use.