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Pictorial indexSearch by illustration
1For safety
and securityMake sure to read through them
2Instrument clusterHow to read the gauges and meters, the variety of
warning lights and indicators, etc.
3Operation of each
componentOpening and closing the doors and windows,
adjustment before driving, etc.
4DrivingOperations and advice which are necessary for driving
5Lexus Display
Audio systemOperating the Lexus Display Audio system
6Interior featuresUsage of the interior features, etc.
7Maintenance
and careCaring for your vehicle and maintenance procedures
8When trouble
arisesWhat to do in case of malfunction or emergency
9Vehicle
specificationsVehicle specifications, customizable features, etc.
10For ownersReporting safety defects for U.S. owners, and seat belt
and SRS airbag instructio ns for Canadian owners
IndexSearch by symptom
Search alphabetically

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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 ...............................72
Gauges and meters ......................76
Multi-information display ..........80
Fuel consumption information ................................... 86 3-1. Key information
Keys .................................................... 92
3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
Doors ................................................. 95
Trunk .................................................. 101
Smart access system with push-butto n start ............ 108
3-3. Adjusting the seats Front seats ....................................... 116
Driving position memory........... 117
Head restraints .............................. 121
3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
Steering wheel .............................. 124
Inside rear view mirror .............. 126
Outside rear view mirrors ...... 128
3-5. Opening, closing the windows and moon roof
Power windows ............................. 131
Moon roof.......................................134
1For safety and security
2Instrument cluster
3Operation of each
component

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5-1. Basic OperationsLexus Display Audio system.......................................... 268
Steering wheel audio switches .......................................274
Mobile Assistant ........................ 275
USB/AUX ports .........................277
5-2. Setup Setup menu ..................................280
General settings.......................... 281
Voice settings.............................. 284
Display settings ........................... 285
5-3. Using the audio system Selecting the audio source .......................................... 286
Optimal use of the audio system.......................................... 287
Audio settings .............................288
Audio menu screen operation ......................................291
5-4. Using the radio Radio operation.......................... 294
5-5. Playing an audio CD and MP3/WMA/AAC discs
CD player operation ................300
5-6. Using an external device Listening to an iPod .................. 307
Using USB memory device ............................................. 311
Using the AUX port .................. 315 5-7. Connecting Bluetooth
®
Steps for using Bluetooth®
devices ..........................................316
Registering a Bluetooth
®
device ........................................... 318
Selecting a Bluetooth
®
device ............................................319
Connecting a Bluetooth
®
audio player .............................. 320
Connecting a Bluetooth
®
phone .............................................321
Displaying a Bluetooth
®
device details ............................ 322
Detailed Bluetooth
®
settings ........................................ 323
5-8. Bluetooth
® Audio
Listening to Bluetooth
®
Audio ........................................... 326
5-9. Bluetooth
® Phone
Using a Bluetooth
®
Phone........................................... 327
Making a call................................ 329
Receiving a call ........................... 332
Speaking on the phone ........... 333
Using a Bluetooth
®
phone message ....................... 335
Using the steering wheel switches ...................................... 337
Bluetooth
® phone
settings ........................................ 338
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7-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior ..................412
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior....................415
7-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ............................. 418
General mainte nance................421
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs.................................... 424
7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions................................ 425
Hood ................................................427
Positioning a floor jack ............ 428
Engine compartment ............... 429
Tires ................................................. 440
Tire inflation pressure .............. 450
Wheels ........................................... 453
Air conditioning filter ............... 455
Electronic key battery.............. 457
Checking and replacing fuses.............................................. 459
Light bulbs .................................... 462 8-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers ...................474
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ... 475
8-2. Steps to take in an emergency If your vehicle needs to be towed ............................... 476
If you think something is wrong................480
Fuel pump shut off system....... 481
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer sounds .... 482
If a warning message is displayed ................................488
If you have a flat tire ....................491
If the engine will not start ........ 502
If the electronic key does not operate properly..................... 504
If the battery is discharged..... 506
If your vehicle overheats.......... 510
If the vehicle becomes stuck ...............................................513
7Maintenance and care8When trouble arises

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Multi-information display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 80
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 80
When the warning messages are displayed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 488
Parking brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 164
Applying/releasing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 164
Precautions against winter season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 263
Warning buzzer/message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 164, 488
Turn signal lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 163
Headlight switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 165
Headlights/parking lights/tail lights/daytime running lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 165
Fog lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 172
Windshield wiper and washer switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 173
Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 173
Adding washer fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 439
Warning messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 488
Emergency flasher switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 474
Fuel filler door opener. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 178
Refueling method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P . 177
Fuel type/fuel tank capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 518
Trunk opener . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P . 101
Hood lock release lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 427
Tilt and telescopic steering control switch
*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 124
Driving position memory*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 117
Tilt and telescopic steering lock release lever*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 124
Air conditioning system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 366
Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 366
Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 370
Audio system*2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 268
Hands-free system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 3 27
*1: If equipped
*2: For vehicles with navigation system, refer to
“NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
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Seat heater and ventilator switches*2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 376
Heated steering wheel switch
*2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 376
Rear sunshade switch
*2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 389
Driving mode select switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 247
VSC OFF switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 258
Remote Touch
*1
Lexus Display Audio controller*2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 270
*1: For vehicles with navi gation system, refer to
“NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
*2: If equipped
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For safety and security
Installing child restraints
Child restraint LATCH anchors
LATCH anchors are provided for the
outboard rear seats. (Buttons displaying
the location of the anchors are attached
to the seats.)
Seat belts equipped with a child
restraint locking mechanism (ALR/
ELR belts except driver’s seat belt)
(→ P. 31)
Anchor brackets (for top tether strap)
An anchor bracket is provided for each
rear seat.
Follow the child restraint system manu facturer’s instructions. Firmly secure
child restraints to the seat s using the LATCH anchors or a seat belt. Attach the
top tether strap when installing a child restraint.
The lap/shoulder belt can be used if yo ur child restraint system is not compati-
ble with the LATCH (Lower Anchor s and Tethers for Children) system.

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Instrument cluster2
2. Instrument clusterWarning lights and indicators .............................. 72
Gauges and meters ..................... 76
Multi-information display ..........80
Fuel consumption information ................................... 86

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ES350_OM_OM06134U_(U)2. Instrument cluster
Warning lights and indicators
The units used on the speedometer and some indicators may differ depending on the
target region or grade/type.
The warning lights and indicators on th
e instrument cluster and center panel
inform the driver of the status of the vehicle’s various systems.
For the purpose of explanation, the following illustration displays all warning
lights and indicators illuminated.

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ES350_OM_OM06134U_(U)2. Instrument cluster
Gauges and meters
The units used on the speedometer may differ depending on the target region.
Engine coolant temperature gauge
Displays the engine coolant temperature
Tachometer
Displays the engine speed in revolution per minute
Outside temperature
Displays the outside temperature within the range of -40
°F (-40 °C) to 122 °F
(50 °C). Low outside temperature indicator comes on when the ambient temperature
is 37 °F (3 °C) or lower.
Clock
Time can be adjusted or a clock format can be set from (settings display) of
the multi-information display. ( →P. 80)
Multi-information display
Presents the driver with a variety of vehicle data ( →P. 80)
Displays warning me ssages in case of a malfunction ( →P. 488)
Speedometer
Displays the vehicle speed
Fuel gauge
Displays the quantity of fuel remaining in the tank
Shift position and shift range
Displays the selected shift posi tion or selected shift range (→P. 159)
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