fuel pressure Lexus ES350 2020 Owner's Manuals / LEXUS 2020 ES350 THROUGH SEPT. 2019 PROD. OWNER'S MANUAL (OM06174U)

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Pictorial indexSearch by illustration
For safety and
securityMake sure to read through them
(Main topics: Child seat, theft deterrent system)
Vehicle status
information and
indicatorsReading driving-related information
(Main topics: Meters, multi-information display)
Before drivingOpening and closing the doors and windows,
adjustment before driving
(Main topics: Keys, doors, seats, power windows)
DrivingOperations and advice which are necessary for driving
(Main topics: Starting engine, refueling)
Interior featuresUsage of the interior features
(Main topics: Air conditioner, storage features)
Maintenance and
careCaring for your vehicle and maintenance procedures
(Main topics: Interior and exterior, light bulbs)
When trouble
arisesWhat to do in case of malfunction and emergency
(Main topics: Battery discharge, flat tire)
Vehicle
specificationsVehicle specifications, customizable features
(Main topics: Fuel, oil, tire inflation pressure)
For ownersReporting safety defects for U.S. owners, and seat belt,
SRS airbag and headlight aim instructions for Canadian
owners
IndexSearch by symptom
Search alphabetically

4TABLE OF CONTENTS
6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenanceDo-it-yourself service precautions............................................................ 312
Hood................................................... 314
Positioning a floor jack................ 314
Engine compartment................... 316
Tires ................................................... 322
Tire inflation pressure .................. 331
Wheels.............................................. 333
Air conditioning filter..................335
Electronic key battery ................ 336
Checking and replacing fuses 338
Headlight aim................................. 340
Light bulbs ........................................ 341
7-1. Essential information Emergency flashers..................... 346
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ............................. 346
If the vehicle is trapped in rising water............................................... 347
7-2. Steps to take in an emergency If your vehicle needs to be towed........................................................... 349
If you think something is wrong 352
Fuel pump shut off system ........ 353
If a warning light turns on or a warn- ing buzzer sounds ..................... 354
If a warning message is displayed ........................................................... 364
If you have a flat tire..................... 368
If the engine wi ll not start .......... 375
If you lose your keys .................... 377If the fuel filler door cannot be
opened .......................................... 377
If the electronic key does not oper- ate properly ................................. 378
If the battery is discharged ....... 380
If your vehicle overheats ........... 383
If the vehicle becomes stuck ... 385
8-1. Specifications Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) ................................................. 388
Fuel information............................ 395
Tire information ............................ 397
8-2. Customization Customizable features .............. 406
8-3. Items to initialize Items to initialize ............................. 417
9-1. For owners Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ........................................... 420
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners (in French) ................... 420
SRS airbag instructions for Cana- dian owners (in French) .......... 422
Headlight aim instructions for Canadian owners (in French) 428
What to do if... (Troubleshooting) .......................................................... 432
Alphabetical index ..................... 435
7When trouble arises
8Vehicle specifications
9For owners
Index

13Pictorial index
Precautions against winter season ............................................................................. P.251
To prevent freezing (windshield wiper de-icer)
*................................................. P.265
Precautions against car wash ......................................................................................P.303
Fuel filler door .......................................................................................................... P.167
Refueling method ............................................................................................................... P.167
Fuel type/fuel tank capacity ...... ...................................................................................P.389
Tires.......................................................................................................................... .P.322
Tire size/inflation pressure ........................................................................................... P.393
Winter tires/tire chain .................................................................................................... P.24 9
Checking/rotation/tire pressure warning system.............................................. P.322
Coping with flat tires........................................................................................................P .368
Hood ........................................................................................................................... P.314
Opening ........................................................................................................................ ........ P.314
Engine oil ..................................................................................................................... .........P.390
Coping with overheating ...............................................................................................P.383
Warning messages .......................................................................................................... P.364
Headlights/side marker lights/cornering lights............................................ P.156
Turn signal lights ....................................................................................................... P.151
Parking lights/daytime running lights............................................................... P.156
Tail/stop lights .......................................................................................................... P.156
License plate lights ................................................................................................. P.156
Back up lights
Shifting the shift lever to R .............................................................................................. P.14 8
*:If equipped
Light bulbs of the exterior lights for driving
(Replacing method: P.341, Watts: P.394)
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G
H
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J
K
L

672-1. Instrument cluster
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Vehicle status information and indicators
Warning lights inform the driver of mal-
functions in the indicated vehicle’s sys-
tems.
Warning lights
(U.S.A.)
Brake system warning light*1
(  P.354)
(red)
(Canada)
Brake system warning light*1
(  P.354)
(yellow)
Brake system warning light*1
(  P.354)
High coolant temperature
warning light
*2 (  P.354)
Charging system warning
light
*2 (  P.355)
Low engine oil pressure warn-
ing light
*2 (  P.355)
(U.S.A.)
Malfunction indicator lamp*1
(  P.355)
(Canada)
Malfunction indicator lamp*1
(  P.355)
SRS warning light
*1 (  P.355)
(U.S.A.)
ABS warning light*1 ( P.356)
(Canada)
ABS warning light*1 ( P.356)
Brake Override System warn-
ing light/Drive-Start Control
warning light
*2 (  P.356)
(red)
Electric power st eering system
warning light
*1 (  P.356)
(yellow)
Electric power steering system
warning light
*1 ( P.356)
Low fuel level warning light
(  P.357)
Driver’s and front passenger’s
seat belt re minder light
(  P.357)
Rear passengers’ seat belt
reminder lights ( P.357)
Tire pressure warning light
*1
(  P.358)
(orange)
LTA indicator ( P.358)
(flashes)
Intuitive parking assist OFF indi-
cator
*1 (if equipped) (P.358)
(flashes)
RCTA OFF indicator*1 (if
equipped) ( P.359)
(flashes)
RCD OFF indicator (if
equipped) (P.359)
(flashes)
PKSB OFF indicator*1 (if
equipped) ( P.359)
(flashes or
illuminates)PCS warning light*1 (  P.360)
Slip indicator
*1 (  P.360)
(flashes)
(U.S.A.)
Parking brake indicator
(  P.360)
(flashes)
(Canada)
Parking brake indicator
(  P.360)

792-1. Instrument cluster
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Vehicle status information and indicators
/ : Select menu icons
/ : Change displayed con-
tent, scroll up/down the screen and
move the cursor up/down
Press: Enter/Set
Press and hold: Reset
Move the main meter
* and return
to the previous screen
Call sending/receiving and history
display
Linked with the hands-free system,
sending or receiving call is dis-
played. For details regarding the
hands-free system, refer to the
“NAVIGATION AND MULTIME-
DIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MAN-
UAL”.
*:F SPORT models
■Display items (except F SPORT
models)
Press or of the meter control
switches and select . Then press
or to display the following items:
 Drive information 1
 Drive information 2
 Eco Driving Indicator
 Tire pressure ( P.325)
 Display off
■Display items (F SPORT models)
Main meter in center position
Press or of the meter control
switches to display the following items: 
Drive information 1
 Drive information 2
 Gear position
 Tire pressure ( P.325)
 Units
 Display off
Main meter moved to the right
Press or of the meter control
switches and select . Then press
or to display the following items:
 Drive information 1
 Drive information 2
 Eco Driving Indicator
 G-force
 Gear Position
 Tire pressure ( P.325)
 Display off
■Drive information 1/Drive infor-
mation 2
Displays drive information such as the
following:
Use the displayed values as a reference
only.
 Drive information 1
• Current fuel consumption
• Average fuel economy (after reset)
Drive information 2
• Distance (driving range)
• Average vehicle speed (after reset)
Displayed items (listed below) can be
changed on . ( P.82)
 Current fuel consumption
Content of driving information
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B
C
D

802-1. Instrument cluster
Bar type: Displays instantaneous current
fuel consumption
Average fuel economy
After reset: Displays average fuel con-
sumption since the display was reset
*1
After start: Displays average fuel con-
sumption since engine start
After refuel: Displays average fuel con-
sumption since refuel
Average vehicle speed
After reset: Displays average vehicle
speed since the display was reset
*1
After start: Displays average vehicle speed
since engine start
Elapsed time
After reset: Displays elapsed time since the
display was reset
*1
After start: Displays elapsed time since
engine start
Distance
Driving range: Displays driving range with
remaining fuel
*2, 3
After start: Displays the distance driven
since engine start
 Other
Blank: No item
*1: To reset, display the desired item and
press and hold “OK” of the meter con-
trol switches.
*2: This distance is computed based on your average fuel consumption. As a
result, the actual distance that can be
driven may differ from that displayed.
*3: When only a small amount of fuel is added to the tank, the display may not
be updated.
When refueling, turn the engine switch
off. If the vehicle is refueled without turning the engine switch off, the display
may not be updated.
■Eco Driving Indicator
Eco Driving Indicator Light
During Eco-friendly acceleration (Eco
driving), the Eco Driving Indicator Light
will turn on. When the acceleration
exceeds the Zone of Eco driving, or when
the vehicle is stopped, the light turns off.
Eco Driving Indicator Zone Display
Suggests the Zone of Eco driving with cur-
rent Eco driving ratio based on accelera-
tion.
Eco driving ratio based on acceler-
ation
If the acceleration exceeds the Zone of
Eco driving, the right side of the Eco Driv-
ing Indicator Zone Display will illuminate.
At this time, the Eco Driving Indicator Light
will turn off.
Zone of Eco driving
■Boost gauge
Displays the boost pressure. The dis-
play will change color if the specified
pressure is exceeded.
This display is intended for use as a guide-
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B
C
D

3136-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
Tire inflation
pressure
( P.331)• Tire pressure gauge
• Compressed air source
Washer fluid
( P.321)
• Water or washer fluid
containing antifreeze
(for winter use)
• Funnel (used only for adding water or washer
fluid)
WARNING
The engine compartment contains many
mechanisms and fluids that may move
suddenly, become hot, or become elec-
trically energized. To avoid death or seri-
ous injury, observe the following
precautions.
■When working on the engine com-
partment
●Keep hands, clothi ng and tools away
from the moving fan and engine drive
belt.
●Be careful not to touch the engine,
radiator, exhaust manifold, etc. right
after driving as they may be hot. Oil
and other fluids may also be hot.
●Do not leave anything that may burn
easily, such as paper and rags, in the
engine compartment.
●Do not smoke, cause sparks or expose
an open flame to fuel or the battery.
Fuel and battery fumes are flammable.
■When working near the electric cool-
ing fan or radiator grille
Be sure the engine switch is off.
With the engine switch in IGNITION
ON mode, the electric cooling fan may
automatically start to run if the air condi-
tioning is on and/or the coolant tempera-
ture is high. ( P.319)
ItemsParts and tools■Safety glasses
Wear safety glasses to prevent flying or
falling material, fluid spray, etc. from get-
ting in your eyes.
NOTICE
■If you remove the air cleaner filter
Driving with the air cleaner filter
removed may cause excessive engine
wear due to dirt in the air.

3326-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Tire pressure gauge
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Remove the tire valve cap.
2
Press the tip of the tire pressure
gauge onto the tire valve.
3
Read the pressure using the gauge
gradations.
4
If the tire inflation pressure is not at
the recommended level, adjust the
pressure.
If you add too much air, press the
center of the valve to deflate.
5
After completing the tire inflation
pressure measurem ent and adjust-
ment, apply soapy water to the
valve and check for leakage.
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Put the tire valve cap back on.
■Tire inflation pressure check interval
You should check tire inflation pressure
every two weeks, or at least once a month.
Do not forget to check the spare.
■Effects of incorrect tire inflation pres-
sure
Driving with incorrect ti re inflation pressure
may result in the following:
●Reduced fuel economy
●Reduced driving comfort and poor han-
dling
●Reduced tire life due to wear
●Reduced safety
●Damage to the drivetrain
If a tire needs frequent inflating, have it
checked by your Lexus dealer.
■Instructions for checking tire inflation
pressure
When checking tire inflation pressure,
observe the following:
●Check only when the tires are cold.
If your vehicle has been parked for at
least 3 hours or has not been driven for more than 1 mile or 1.5 km, you will get an
accurate cold tire inflation pressure read-
ing.
●Always use a tire pressure gauge.
It is difficult to judge if a tire is properly
inflated based only on its appearance.
●It is normal for the ti
re inflation pressure
to be higher after driving as heat is gen-
erated in the tire. Do not reduce tire infla-
tion pressure after driving.
●Never exceed the vehicle capacity
weight.
Passengers and luggage weight should
be placed so that the vehicle is balanced.
B
WARNING
■Proper inflation is critical to save tire
performance
Keep your tires properly inflated.
If the tires are not properly inflated, the
following conditions may occur which
could lead to an accident resulting in
death or serious injury:
●Excessive wear
●Uneven wear
●Poor handling
●Possibility of blowouts resulting from
overheated tires
●Air leaking from between tire and
wheel
●Wheel deformation and/or tire dam-
age
●Greater possibility of tire damage
while driving (due to road hazards,
expansion joints, sharp edges in the
road, etc.)

3637-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
WARNING
As an added safety feature, your vehicle
has been equipped with a tire pressure
monitoring system (TPMS-tire pressure
warning system) that illuminates a low
tire pressure telltale (tire pressure warn-
ing light) when one or more of your tires
is significantly under-inflated. Accord-
ingly, when the low tire pressure telltale
(tire pressure warnin g light) illuminates,
you should stop and check your tires as
soon as possible, and inflate them to the
proper pressure. Driving on a signifi-
cantly under-inflated tire causes the tire
to overheat and can lead to tire failure.
Under-inflation also reduces fuel effi-
ciency and tire tread life, and may affect
the vehicle’s handling and stopping abil-
ity.
Please note that the TPMS (tire pressure
warning system) is not a substitute for
proper tire maintenance, and it is the
driver’s responsibility to maintain correct
tire pressure, even if under-inflation has
not reached the level to trigger illumina-
tion of the TPMS low tire pressure telltale
(tire pressure warning light).
Your vehicle has also been equipped with
a TPMS (tire pressure warning system)
malfunction indicator to indicate when
the system is not operating properly. The
TPMS (tire pressure warning system)
malfunction indicator is combined with
the low tire pressure telltale (tire pres-
sure warning light). When the system
detects a malfunction, the telltale will
flash for approximately one minute and
then remain continuously illuminated.
This sequence will continue upon subse-
quent vehicle start-ups as long as the
malfunction exists. When the malfunction
indicator is illuminated, the system may
not be able to detect or signal low tire
pressure as intended.TPMS (tire pressure warning system)
malfunctions may occur for a variety of
reasons, including the installation of
replacement or alternate tires or wheels
on the vehicle that prevent the TPMS
(tire pressure warning system) from func-
tioning properly. Always check the
TPMS (tire pressure warning system)
malfunction telltale after replacing one
or more tires or wheels on your vehicle to
ensure that the replacement or alternate
tires and wheels allow the TPMS (tire
pressure warning system) to continue to
function properly.
NOTICE
■To ensure the tire pressure warning
system operates properly
Do not install tires with different specifi-
cations or makers, as the tire pressure
warning system may not operate prop-
erly.

3757-2. 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.379)
 There may not be sufficient fuel in
the vehicle’s tank.
Refuel the vehicle. ( P.167)
 The engine may be flooded.
Try to restart the engine again fol-
lowing correct starting procedures.
( P.143)
 There may be a malfunction in the
engine immobilizer system.
( P.60)
 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.143), 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.