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ES350_OM_OM33C68U_(U)7-1. Maintenance and care
NOTICE
■To prevent paint deterioration and corrosion on the body and components (aluminum
wheels etc.)
●Wash the vehicle immediately in the following cases:
• After driving near the sea coast
• After driving on salted roads
• If coal tar or tree sap is present on the paint surface
• If dead insects, insect droppings or bird droppings are present on the paint surface
• After driving in an area contaminated wi
th soot, oily smoke, mine dust, iron pow-
der or chemical substances
• If the vehicle becomes heavily soiled with dust or mud
• If liquids such as benzene and gasoline are spilled on the paint surface
●If the paint is chipped or scratched, have it repaired immediately.
●To prevent the wheels from corroding, remove any dirt and store in a place with low
humidity when storing the wheels.
■Cleaning the exterior lights
●Wash carefully. Do not use organic substances or scrub with a hard brush.
This may damage the surfaces of the lights.
●Do not apply wax to the surfaces of the lights.
Wax may cause damage to the lenses.
■When using an automatic car wash (vehicles with rain-sensing windshield wipers)
Set the wiper switch to the off position.
If the wiper switch is in “AUTO”, the wipers may operate and the wiper blades may be
damaged.
■When cleaning the windshield
Raise the wipers in line with the windshield. ( →P. 2 6 5 )
Failure to do so may result in damage to the wipers and/or the hood.
■When using a high pressure car wash
Do not bring the nozzle tip close to boots (rubber or resin manufactured cover), con-
nectors or the following parts. The parts may be damaged if they come into contact
with high-pressure water.
●Traction related parts
●Steering parts
●Suspension parts
●Brake parts

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Maintenance and care
Vehicle exterior
ItemsCheck points
Doors/trunk• Do the doors/trunk operate smoothly?
Engine hood• Does the engine hood lock system work properly?
Fluid leaks• There should not be any signs of fluid leakage afterthe vehicle has been parked.
Ti r e s
• Is the tire inflation pressure correct?
• The tires should not be damaged or excessivelyworn.
• Have the tires been rotated according to the mainte- nance schedule?
• The wheel nuts should not be loose.
Windshield wipers
• The wiper blades should not show any signs of crack-
ing, splitting, wear, contamination or deformation.
• The wiper blades should clear the windshield without streaking or skipping.
WA R N I N G
■If the engine is running
Turn the engine off and ensure that there is adequate ventilation before performing
maintenance checks.

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SeatsAdjustment ............................................... 116
Adjustment precautions .................... 116
Child seats/child restraint
system installation..............................55
Cleaning ...................................................417
Driving position memory .................. 117
Head restraints....................................... 121
Power easy access system .............. 117
Properly sitting in the seat ................28
Seat heaters ..........................................378
Seat position memory......................... 117
Seat ventilators ....................................378
Sensor
Automatic headlight system .......... 166
Inside rear view mirror ......................127
Intuitive parking assist ...................... 223
Lexus Safety System+....................... 182
Radar sensor ......................................... 182
Rain-sensing windshield wipers .................................................... 175
Service reminder indicators ................72
Shift lever Automatic transmission ................... 159
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ............. 162
Shift lever light ....................................... 379
Shift lock system......................................162
Side airbags ............................................... 35
Side marker lights Light switch ............................................ 165
Replacing light bulbs ............467, 470 Side mirrors
Adjusting and folding ........................128
Blind Spot Monitor ...........................250
Linked mirror function
when reversing.................................. 129
Mirror position memory ....................117
Side turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ....................... 470
Turn signal lever ...................................163
Smart access system
with push-button startAntenna location................................. 108
Entry functions ....................................... 95
Starting the engine ..............................154
Snow tires .................................................266
Spare tire ................................................... 491 Inflation pressure................................ 523
Storage location ................................. 492
Spark plug ............................................... 520
Specifications........................................... 516
Speedometer ............................................. 76
Sport mode ............................................. 248
Steering lock ............................................ 156 Column lock release ......................... 157
Steering wheel Adjustment.............................................. 124
Audio switches
*................................ 276
Heated steering wheel ................... 378
Power easy access system ............... 117
Steering wheel
position memory ................................ 117
Stop lights
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 470
Storage feature ..................................... 382
Stuck If the vehicle becomes stuck..........513

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Sun visors .................................................388
Sun shadeRear............................................................ 391
Rear door ................................................ 391
Roof............................................................ 135
Switches
Audio remote control switches
*............................................ 276
Automatic High Beam switch ...... 168
BSM (Blind spot monitor) switch................................................... 250
Cruise control switch.......................220
Door lock switch ................................... 97
Driving mode select switch ..........248
Driving position memory switches ..................................................118
Dynamic radar cruise control switch .................................. 208
Emergency flashers switch ........... 474
Engine switch ........................................ 154
Fog light switch ..................................... 172
Garage door opener switches .............................................. 395
Heated steering wheel
switch....................................................378
Ignition switch ....................................... 154
Intuitive parking assist switch ....... 224
Light switches ....................................... 165
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) switch ..... 199
Meter control switches ....................... 81
Moon roof switches........................... 134
Outside rear view mirror switches ................................................ 128
Power door lock switch .................... 97 Power window switches ....................131
Rear sunshade switch .......................391
Rear window and outside
rear view mirror defoggers
switch ....................................................372
Seat heater switches ........................ 378
Seat ventilator switches .................. 378
“SOS” button .......................................406
Talk switch
*......................................... 339
Telephone switches
*...................... 339
Tilt and telescopic steering control switch .................. 124
Tire pressure warning reset switch ................................................... 444
Trunk closer switch.............................102
Trunk opener switch ........................... 101
Trunk opener main switch ..............102
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance button ...................................................208
VSC OFF switch ............................... 259
Window lock switch ............................131
Windshield wipers
and washer switch ........................... 173
Tachometer ................................................ 76
Tail lights Light switch.............................................165
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 470
Talk switch
*............................................ 339
Telephone switches
*.......................... 339
Theft deterrent system
Alarm ...........................................................67
Engine immobilizer system ............. 65
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*: For vehicles with navigation system, refer to the
“NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.

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Window glasses ....................................... 131
Window lock switch ............................... 131
WindowsPower windows ..................................... 131
Rear window defogger................... 372
Windshield wiper de-icer ................. 373
Windshield wipers Intermittent windshield
wipers with interval adjuster .......173
Position....................................................265
Rain-sensing windshield wipers .....................................................174
Winter driving tips................................ 263
Wireless remote control key Battery-Saving Function.................... 110
Locking/Unlocking..............................95
Panic mode ..............................................93
Replacing the battery ....................... 457
WMA disc
*............................................ 302
*: For vehicles with navigation system, refer to the
“NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.