windshield wipers LEXUS ES350 2021 User Guide

1724-5. Using the driving support systems
WARNING
●Keep the radar sensor and the radar
sensor cover clean at all times.
Radar sensor
Radar sensor cover
If the front of the rada r sensor or the front
or back of the radar sensor cover is dirty
or covered with water droplets, snow,
etc., clean it.
Clean the radar sensor and radar sensor
cover with a soft cloth to avoid damaging
them.
●Do not attach accessories, stickers
(including transpar ent stickers) or
other items to the radar sensor, radar
sensor cover or surrounding area.
●Do not subject the radar sensor or its
surrounding area to a strong impact.
If the radar sensor, front grille, or front
bumper has been subjected to a
strong impact, have the vehicle
inspected by your Lexus dealer.
●Do not disassemble the radar sensor.
●Do not modify or paint the radar sen-
sor or radar sensor cover.
●In the following cases, the radar sensor
must be recalibrated. Contact your
Lexus dealer for details.
• When the radar sensor or front grille are removed and installed, or replaced
• When the front bumper is replaced
A
B
■To avoid malfunction of the front
camera
Observe the following precautions.
Otherwise, the front camera may not
operate properly, possibly leading to an
accident resulting in death or serious
injury.
●Keep the windshield clean at all times.
• If the windshield is dirty or covered with an oily film, water droplets, snow,
etc., clean the windshield.
• If a glass coating agent is applied to the windshield, it will still be necessary to
use the windshield wipers to remove
water droplets, etc. from the area of
the windshield in front of the front
camera.
• If the inner side of the windshield where the front camera is installed is
dirty, contact your Lexus dealer.
●Do not attach objects, such as stickers,
transparent stickers, etc., to the outer
side of the windshield in front of the
front camera (shaded area in the illus-
tration).
From the top of the windshield to
approximately 0.4 in. (1 cm) below
the bottom of the front camera
Approximately 7.9 in. (20 cm)
(Approximately 4.0 in. [10 cm] to the
right and left from the center of the
front camera)
A
B

1734-5. Using the driving support systems
4
Driving
WARNING
●If the part of the windshield in front of
the front camera is fogged up or cov-
ered with condensation, or ice, use the
windshield defogger to remove the
fog, condensation, or ice. (P.264)
●If water droplets cannot be properly
removed from the area of the wind-
shield in front of the front camera by
the windshield wipers, replace the
wiper insert or wiper blade.
●Do not attach window tint to the wind-
shield.
●Replace the windshield if it is damaged
or cracked. After replacing the wind-
shield, the front camera must be recal-
ibrated. Contact your Lexus dealer for
details.
●Do not allow liquids to contact the
front camera.
●Do not allow bright lights to shine into
the front camera.
●Do not dirty or damage the front cam-
era.
When cleaning the inside of the wind-
shield, do not allow glass cleaner to
contact the lens of the front camera.
Also, do not touch the lens.
If the lens is dirty or damaged, contact
your Lexus dealer.
●Do not subject the front camera to a
strong impact.
●Do not change the installation position
or direction of the front camera or
remove it.
●Do not disassemble the front camera.
●Do not modify any components of the
vehicle around the front camera
(inside rear view mirror, etc.) or ceil-
ing.
●Do not attach any accessories to the
hood, front grille or front bumper that
may obstruct the front camera. Con-
tact your Lexus dealer for details.
●If a surfboard or other long object is to
be mounted on the roof, make sure
that it will not obstruct the front cam-
era.
●Do not modify the headlights or other
lights.

1754-5. Using the driving support systems
4
Driving
■If a warning message is displayed on the multi-information display
A system may be temporarily unavailable or there may be a malfunction in the system.
●In the following situations, perform the actions specified in the table. When the normal
operating conditions are detected, the message will disappear and the system will
become operational.
If the message does not disappear, contact your Lexus dealer.
SituationActions
When the area around a sensor is covered
with dirt, moisture (f ogged up, covered with
condensation, ice, etc. ), or other foreign
matterTo clean the part of the windshield in front of
the front camera, use the windshield wipers
or the windshield defogger of the air condi-
tioning system ( P.264).

2524-6. Driving tips
or move a wiper that is frozen. Pour
warm water over the frozen area to
melt the ice. Wipe away the water
immediately to prevent it from
freezing.
 To ensure proper operation of the
climate control system fan, remove
any snow that has accumulated on
the air inlet vents in front of the
windshield.
 Check for and remove any excess
ice or snow that may have accumu-
lated on the exterior lights, vehicle’s
roof, chassis, around the tires or on
the brakes.
 Remove any snow or mud from the
bottom of your shoes before getting
in the vehicle.
■To protect the windshield wipers
 P.166
Accelerate the vehicle slowly, keep a
safe distance between you and the
vehicle ahead, and drive at a reduced
speed suitable to road conditions.
 Park the vehicle and move the shift
lever to P without setting the park-
ing brake. The parking brake may
freeze up, preventing it from being
released. If the vehicle is parked
without setting the parking brake,
make sure to block the wheels.
Failure to do so may be dangerous
because it may cause the vehicle to move unexpectedly, possibly lead-
ing to an accident.
 If the vehicle is parked without set-
ting the parking brake, confirm that
the shift lever cannot be moved out
of P
*.
*: The shift lever will be locked if it is
attempted to be shifted from P to any
other position with out depressing the
brake pedal. If the shift lever can be
shifted from P, there may be a problem
with the shift lock system. Have the vehi-
cle inspected by your Lexus dealer
immediately.
Vehicles with 17-inch tires
Use the correct tire chain size when
mounting the tire chains.
Chain size is regulated for each tire
size.
Side chain:
0.12 in. (3 mm) in diameter
0.39 in. (10 mm) in width
1.18 in. (30 mm) in length
Cross chain:
0.16 in. (4 mm) in diameter
0.55 in. (14 mm) in width
When driving the vehicle
When parking the vehicle
Selecting tire chains
A
B
C
D
E

2534-6. Driving tips
4
Driving
0.98 in. (25 mm) in length
Vehicles with 18-inch/19-inch tires
Tire chains cannot be mounted.
Snow tires should be used instead.
Regulations regarding the use of tire
chains vary depending on location and
type of road. Always check local regu-
lations before installing chains.
■Tire chain installation
Observe the following precautions when
installing and removing chains:
●Install and remove tire chains in a safe
location.
●Install tire chains on the front tires. Do not
install tire chains on the rear tires.
●Install tire chains on front tires as tightly
as possible. Retighten chains after driving
1/4 - 1/2 mile (0.5 - 1.0 km).
●Install tire chains following the instruc-
tions provided with the tire chains.
To enable the windshield wipers to be
lifted when heavy snow or icy condi-
tions are expected, change the rest
position of the windshield wipers from
the retracted position below the hood
to the service position using the wiper lever. (
P.167)
Regulations on the use of tire
chains (vehicles with 17-inch
tires)
NOTICE
■Fitting tire chains
The tire pressure warning valves and
transmitters may not function correctly
when tire chains are fitted.
Windshield wipers
F

3066-1. Maintenance and care
WARNING
■Precaution regarding the rear
bumper with Blind Spot Monitor (if
equipped)
If the paint of the rear bumper is chipped
or scratched, the system may malfunc-
tion. If this occurs, consult your Lexus
dealer.
NOTICE
■To prevent paint deterioration and
corrosion on the body and compo-
nents (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, pollen or tree sap is present on the paint surface
• If dead insects, in sect droppings or
bird droppings are present on the
paint surface
• After driving in an area contaminated with soot, oily smoke, mine dust, iron
powder 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 chip ped 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 wip-
ers may operate and the wiper blades
may be damaged.
■When using a high-pressure car wash
●When washing the vehicle, do not let
water of the high-p ressure washer hit
directly or the vicinity of the camera.
Due to the shock from the high-pres-
sure water, it is possible the device
may not operate as normal.
●Do not bring the nozzle tip close to
boots (rubber or resin manufactured
cover), connectors or the following
parts. The parts may be damaged if
they come into contact with high-pres-
sure water.
• Traction related parts
•Steering parts
• Suspension parts
• Brake parts
●Keep the cleaning nozzle at least 11.9
in. (30 cm) away from the vehicle
body. Otherwise resin section, such as
moldings and bumpers, may be
deformed and damaged.
Also, do not continuously hold the
nozzle in the same place.
●Do not spray the lower part of the
windshield continuously.
If water enters the air conditioning sys-
tem intake located ne ar the lower part
of the windshield, th e air conditioning
system may not operate correctly.
●Do not wash the underside of the vehi-
cle using a high pressure car washer.

Alphabetical index457
Seat belt reminder light............................. 364
Seat belts............................................................ 24 Adjusting the seat belt................................ 26
Automatic Locking Retractor ................ 26
Child restraint system installation ......... 44
Cleaning and maintaining the seat belt......................................................................... 307
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 ................... 364
Seat belt extender ........................................ 25
Seat belt pretensioners ...............................27
SRS warning light ...................................... 362
Seat heaters ................................................... 270
Seating capacity.............................................. 141
Seat position memory................................... 114
Seats..................................................................... 113 Adjustment precautions ............................ 113
Adjustment....................................................... 113
Child seats/child restraint system instal-lation................................................................. 43
Cleaning......................................................... 307
Driving position memory...........................114
Head restraints ...............................................117
Power easy access system .......................114
Properly sitting in the seat .........................23
Seat heaters .................................................. 270
Seat position memory .................................114
Seat ventilators............................................ 270
Seat ventilators ............................................. 270
Secondary Collision Brake (SCB) ....... 246
Sensor Automatic headlight system.................. 158
Automatic High Beam system............... 161
Inside rear view mirror................................121
Intuitive parking assist................................ 213
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)..................... 184
Parking Support Brake function (rear- crossing vehicles)...................................239
Parking Support Brake function (static objects) ........................................................ 234
Radar sensor ........ ............................... 171, 207
Rain-sensing windshield wipers .......... 166
RCTA................................................................. 221
Service reminder message ..................... 309
Shift lever Automatic transmission ........................... 149
Shift lever light ...............................................274
Shift lock system............................................ 150
Side airbags ...................................................... 28
Side marker lights......................................... 158 Light switch .................................................... 158
Side mirrors ...................................................... 121 Adjustment ....................................................... 121
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)................... 205
Folding............................................................... 122
Linked mirror functi on when reversing
............................................................................123
Mirror position memory ............................ 121
RCTA function ............................................220
Side turn signal lights ...................................153 Replacing light bulbs ................................346
Turn signal lever .......................................... 153
Side windows .................................................. 124
Smart access system with push-button start.................................................................. 106Antenna location ......................................... 106
Entry functions .......................................95, 101
Starting the engine ......................................144
Snow tires .........................................................251
Spare tire Storage location ......................................... 376
Spark plug ...................................................... 403
Specifications ................................................ 398
Speedometer ........................................... 70, 73
Sport mode ......................................................210
Steering lock Column lock release ................................. 145
Steering lock system warning message........................................................................... 145

460Alphabetical index
Brake Override System ......................... 363
Brake system .................................................361
Charging system ....................................... 362
Downshifting ....................................... 152, 152
Drive-Start Control .................................. 363
Electric power steering .......................... 363
Engine ............................................................. 362
High coolant temperature ......................361
Intuitive parking assist................... 219, 365
Low engine oil pressure......................... 362
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)......... 184, 365
Open door..............................................96, 98
Open hood...................................................... 98
Open trunk ...................................................... 98
Open window ...............................................125
PKSA (Parking Support Alert) ............. 213
PKSB (Parking Support Brake) .........366
Pre-collision braking.................................. 177
RCD (Rear Camera Detection) ........366
RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert) ......366
Seat belt .......................................................... 364
Warning lights.................................................361 ABS .................................................................. 363
Brake hold operated indicator ...........368
Brake Override System ......................... 363
Brake system .................................................361
Charging system ....................................... 362
Drive-Start Control .................................. 363
Electric power steering .......................... 363
High coolant temperature ......................361
Intuitive parking assist OFF indicator.........................................................................365
Low engine oil pressure......................... 362
Low fuel level ............................................... 364
LTA indicator ...............................................365
Malfunction indicator lamp................... 362
Master warning light ................................368
Parking brake indicator .......................... 367
PKSB OFF indicator ................................366
Pre-collision system ................................. 367
RCD OFF indicator .................................366
RCTA OFF indicator...............................366 Seat belt reminder light...........................364
Slip indicator ................................................. 367
SRS ....................................................................362
Tire pressure ............................................... 365
Warning messages ....................................... 371
Washer ..............................................................164 Checking .......................................................325
Preparing and checking before winter........................................................................... 251
Switch................................................................ 164
Washing and waxing.................................. 304
Weight Cargo capacity .............................................. 141
Load limits ........................................................ 141
Weight............................................................ 398
Wheel lock key............................................. 376
Wheels ............................................................. 338 Size ................................................................... 405
Window lock switch .....................................125
Windows ........................................................... 124 Power windows ............................................124
Rear window defogger........................... 264
Washer ............................................................ 164
Windshield wiper de-icer ........................ 268
Windshield wipers ........................................164 Position..............................................................167
Rain-sensing windshield wipers .......... 164
Winter driving tips.........................................251
Wireless charger ......................................... 283
Wireless remote control ............................. 93 Battery-Saving Function.......................... 107
Locking/Unlocking ..................................... 93
Replacing the battery .................................341
For information regarding the equipment listed below, refer to
the “NAVIGATION AND MUL-
TIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S
MANUAL”.