spare tire location Lexus ES350 2019 Owner's Manual / LEXUS 2019 ES350 OWNER'S MANUAL (OM06130U)

1033-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
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Before driving
times. After this, no recognition signals
will be given.
●Unlocking the vehicle may take more
time if another electronic key is within the
effective range.
●If the door handle becomes wet while the
electronic key is within the effective
range, the door may lock and unlock
repeatedly. In this case, follow the follow-
ing correction procedures to wash the
vehicle:
• Place the electronic key in a location 6 ft. (2 m) or more away from the vehicle.
(Take care to ensure that the key is not
stolen.)
• Set the electronic key to battery-saving mode to disable the smart access system
with push-button start. ( P.101)
●If the electronic key is inside the vehicle
and a door handle becomes wet during a
car wash, a message may be shown on
the multi-information display and a
buzzer will sound outside the vehicle. To
turn off the alarm, lock all the doors.
●The lock sensor may not work properly if
it comes into contact with ice, snow, mud,
etc.
Clean the lock sensor and attempt to
operate it again.
●A sudden approach to the effective
range or door handle may prevent the
doors from being unlocked. In this case,
return the door handle to the original
position and check that the doors unlock
before pulling the door handle again.
■When the vehicle is not driven for
extended periods
●To prevent theft of the vehicle, do not
leave the electronic key within 6 ft. (2 m)
of the vehicle.
●The smart access syst em with push-but-
ton start can be deactivated in advance.
●Battery-saving mode can reduce the
power consumption of electronic keys.
(  P.101)
■To operate the system properly
●Make sure to carry the electronic key
when operating the system. Do not get
the electronic key too close to the vehicle when operating the system from the out-
side of the vehicle.
Depending on the position and holding
condition of the elec
tronic key, the key
may not be detected correctly and the
system may not operate properly. (The
alarm may go off accidentally, or the door
lock prevention function may not oper-
ate.)
●Do not leave the electr onic key inside the
trunk.
The key confinement prevention function
may not operate, depending on the loca-
tion of the key (close to a spare tire, the
inside edge of the trunk), conditions
(inside a metal bag, close to metallic
objects) and the radio waves in the sur-
rounding area. ( P.97)
■If an electronic key does not work prop-
erly
●Locking and unloc king the doors and
opening the trunk: P.372
●Starting the engine:  P.373
■Customization
Settings (e. g. smart access system with
push-button start) can be changed.
(Customizable features: P.400)
If the smart access system with push-button
start has been deactivated in a customized
setting, refer to the explanations for the fol-
lowing operations.
●Locking and unloc king the doors and
opening the trunk:
Use the wireless remote control or
mechanical key. ( P.89, 95, 372)
●Starting the engine and changing engine
switch modes: P.373
●Stopping the engine: P.139

3166-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
washer fluid.Check if the treadwear indicators are
showing on the tires. Also check the
tires for uneven wear, such as excessive
wear on one side of the tread.
Check the spare tire condition and
pressure if not rotated.
New tread
Worn tread
Treadwear indicator
The location of treadwear indicators is
shown by a “TWI” or “ ” mark, etc.,
molded into the sidewall of each tire.
Replace the tires if the treadwear indica-
WARNING
■When adding washer fluid
Do not add washer fluid when the engine
is hot or running as washer fluid contains
alcohol and may catch fire if spilled on
the engine etc.
NOTICE
■Do not use any fluid other than
washer fluid
Do not use soapy water or engine anti-
freeze instead of washer fluid.
Doing so may cause streaking on the
vehicle’s painted surfaces, as well as
damaging the pump leading to problems
of the washer fluid not spraying.
■Diluting washer fluid
Dilute washer fluid with water as neces-
sary.
Refer to the freezing temperatures listed
on the label of the washer fluid bottle.
Tires
Replace or rotate tires in accor-
dance with maintenance schedules
and treadwear.
Checking tires
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B
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3637-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
Wheel nut wrench
Wheel lock key
* (if equipped)
Jack
Jack handle
Spare tire
Towing eyelet (if equipped)
*: Documentation relating to the wheel lock key, such as the registration and I.D. card, is
inside the glove box.
Location of the spare tire, jack and tools
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B
C
D
E
F
WARNING
■Using the tire jack
Observe the following precautions.
Improper use of the tire jack may cause
the vehicle to suddenly fall off the jack,
leading to death or serious injury.
●Do not use the tire jack for any pur-
pose other than replacing tires or
installing and removing tire chains.
●Only use the tire jack that comes with
this vehicle for replacing a flat tire.
Do not use it on other vehicles, and do
not use other tire jacks for replacing
tires on this vehicle.
●Put the jack properly in its jack point.
●Do not put any part of your body under
the vehicle while it is supported by the
jack.

3697-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
One of the following may be the cause
of the problem:
The electronic key may not be func-
tioning properly. ( P.373)
 There may not be sufficient fuel in
the vehicle’s tank.
Refuel the vehicle. ( P.161)
 The engine may be flooded.
Try to restart the engine again fol-
lowing correct starting procedures.
( P.137)
 There may be a malfunction in the
engine immobilizer system.
( P.54)
 There may be a malfunction in the
steering lock system.
One of the following may be the cause
of the problem:
 The battery may be discharged.
WARNING
■Speed limit when using the compact
spare tire
Do not drive at speeds in excess of 50
mph (80 km/h) when a compact spare
tire is installed on the vehicle.
The compact spare tire is not designed
for driving at high speeds. Failure to
observe this precaution may lead to an
accident causing deat h or serious injury.
■After using the tools and jack
Before driving, make sure all the tools
and jack are securely in place in their
storage location to reduce the possibility
of personal injury during a collision or
sudden braking.
NOTICE
■Be careful when driving over bumps
with the compact spare tire installed
on the vehicle
The vehicle becomes lower when driving
with the compact spare tire compared to
when driving with standard tires. Be
careful when driving over uneven road
surfaces.
■Driving with tire chains and the com-
pact spare tire
Do not fit tire chains to the compact
spare tire.
Tire chains may damage the vehicle body
and adversely affect driving perfor-
mance.
■When replacing the tires
When removing or fitting the wheels,
tires or the tire pressure warning valve
and transmitter, contact your Lexus
dealer as the tire pr essure warning valve
and transmitter may be damaged if not
handled correctly.
If the engine will not start
If the engine will not start even
though correct starting procedures
are being followed ( P.137), con-
sider each of the following points:
The engine will not start even
though the starter motor oper-
ates normally.
The starter motor turns over
slowly, the interior lights and
headlights are dim, or the horn
does not sound or sounds at a low
volume.

3928-1. Specifications
Compact spare tireTire size ( P.393)
DOT and Tire Identification Number (TIN) ( P.393)
Location of treadwear indicators ( P.316)
Tire ply composition and materials
Plies are layers of rubber-coated parallel cords. Cords are the strands which form the plies
in a tire.
Radial tires or bias-ply tires
A radial tire has “RADIAL” on the sidewall. A tire not marked “RADIAL” is a bias-ply tire.
TUBELESS or TUBE TYPE
A tubeless tire does not have a tube and air is directly put into the tire. A tube type tire has a
tube inside the tire and the tube maintains the air pressure.
Load limit at maximum cold tire inflation pressure ( P.395)
Maximum cold tire inflation pressure ( P.395)
This means the pressure to which a tire may be inflated.
“TEMPORARY USE ONLY”
A compact spare tire is identified by the phrase “TEMPORARY USE ONLY” molded on its
sidewall. This tire is designed for temporary emergency use only.
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437What to do if... (Troubleshooting)Alphabetical index437
Road Sign Assist ........................................... 185
RSA (Road Sign Assist) ............................. 185
S
SCB (Secondary Collision Brake) ....... 236
Seat belt reminder light...............................351
Seat belts............................................................ 24 Adjusting the seat belt................................ 26
Automatic Locking Retractor ................ 26
Child restraint system installation......... 43
Cleaning and maintaining the seat belt......................................................................... 299
Emergency Locking Retractor .............. 26
How to wear your seat belt ..................... 25
How your child should wear the seat belt ............................................................................ 25
Pregnant women, proper seat belt use .............................................................................24
Reminder light and buzzer .....................351
Seat belt extender ........................................ 25
Seat belt pretensioners .............................. 26
SRS warning light ...................................... 349
Seat heaters ................................................... 258
Seating capacity.............................................135
Seat position memory................................. 108
Seats....................................................................107 Adjustment precautions ...........................107
Adjustment......................................................107
Child seats/child restraint system installa-tion .....................................................................42
Cleaning......................................................... 299
Driving position memory ........................ 108
Head restraints ................................................ 111
Power easy access system .................... 108
Properly sitting in the seat .........................23
Seat heaters ..................................................258
Seat position memory .............................. 108
Seat ventilators............................................258
Seat ventilators ............................................. 258
Secondary Collision Brake (SCB) ....... 236
Sensor Automatic headlight system.................. 150 Automatic High Beam system ............. 153
Inside rear view mirror ............................... 115
Intuitive parking assist ............................. 205
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) ......................176
Parking Support Brake function (rear-
crossing vehicles)................................... 229
Parking Support Brake function (static objects) ........................................................ 225
Radar sensor ...................................... 163, 198
Rain-sensing windshield wipers .......... 158
RCTA................................................................. 212
Service reminder message ...................... 301
Shift lever Automatic transmission ............................. 141
Shift lever light .............................................. 262
Shift lock system.............................................142
Side airbags ...................................................... 28
Side marker lights......................................... 150 Light switch .................................................... 150
Side mirrors ...................................................... 115 Adjustment ....................................................... 115
BSM (Blind Sport Monitor)....................197
Folding................................................................ 116
Linked mirror functi on when reversing
............................................................................. 116
Mirror position memory ............................ 115
RCTA function ............................................... 211
Side turn signal lights ...................................145 Replacing light bulbs ................................335
Turn signal lever .......................................... 145
Side windows ................................................... 118
Smart access system with push-button start.................................................................. 100Antenna location ......................................... 100
Entry functions ...................................... 89, 95
Starting the engine ......................................137
Snow tires ....................................................... 240
Spare tire Storage location .........................................363
Spark plug ......................................................385
Specifications ................................................ 382
Speedometer ........................................... 64, 67