engine LEXUS ES350 2021 Owners Manual

446What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
1-1.What to do if... (Troubleshooting)What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
If you lose your mechanical keys,
new genuine mechanical keys can
be made by your Lexus dealer.
( P.386)
 If you lose your electronic keys, the
risk of vehicle theft increases signifi-
cantly. Contact your Lexus dealer
immediately. ( P.386)
 Is the electronic key battery weak or
depleted? ( P.341)
 Is the engine switch in IGNITION
ON mode?
When locking the doors, turn the engine
switch off. ( P.147)
 Is the electronic key left inside the
vehicle?
When locking the doors, make sure that
you have the electronic key on your per-
son.
The function may not operate prop-
erly due to the condition of the radio
wave. ( P.108) 
Is the child-protector lock set?
The rear door cannot be opened
from inside the vehicle when the
lock is set.
Open the rear door from outside
and then unlock the child-protector
lock. ( P.98)
 The function to prevent the elec-
tronic key from being left inside the
trunk will operate and you can open
the trunk as usual. Take the key out
from the trunk. ( P.103)
 Did you press the engine switch
while firmly depressing the brake
pedal? ( P.144)
 Is the shift lever in P? ( P.149)
 Is the electronic key anywhere
detectable inside the vehicle?
( P.106)
 Is the steering wheel unlocked?
( P.145)
 Is the electronic key battery weak or
depleted?
If you have a problem, check the
following before contacting your
Lexus dealer.
The doors cannot be locked,
unlocked, opened or closed
You lose your keys
The doors cannot be locked or
unlocked
The rear door cannot be opened
The trunk lid is closed with the
electronic key left inside
If you think something is wrong
The engine does not start

447What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
In this case, the engine can be started in a
temporary way. ( P.388)
Is the battery discharged?
( P.389)
 Is the engine switch in IGNITION
ON mode?
If you cannot release the shift lever
by depressing the brake pedal with
the engine switch in IGNITION ON
mode ( P.150)
 It is locked automatically to prevent
theft of the vehicle. ( P.145)
 Is the window lock switch pressed?
The power window at the except for the
one at the driver’s seat cannot be operated
if the window lock switch is pressed.
( P.125)
 The auto power off function will be
operated if the vehicle is left in
ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON
mode (the engine is not running) for
a period of time. ( P.147) 
The seat belt reminder light is flash-
ing
Are the driver and the passengers wearing
the seat belts? ( P.364)
 The parking brake indicator is on
Is the parking brake released? ( P.154)
Depending on the situation, other
types of warning buzzer may also
sound. ( P.361, 371)
 Did anyone inside the vehicle open
a door during setting the alarm?
The sensor detects it and the alarm sounds.
( P.63)
To stop the alarm, turn the engine
switch to IGNITION ON mode, or
start the engine.
 Is the message displayed on the
multi-information display?
Check the message on the multi-informa-
tion display. ( P.371)
 When a warning light turns on or a
warning message is displayed, refer
to P.361, 371.
The shift lever cannot be shifted
from P even if you depress the
brake pedal
The steering wheel cannot be
turned after the engine is
stopped
The windows do not open or
close by operating the power
window switches
The engine switch is turned off
automatically
A warning buzzer sounds during
driving
An alarm is activated and the
horn sounds
A warning buzzer sounds when
leaving the vehicle
A warning light turns on or a
warning message is displayed

450Alphabetical index
C
Care ...................................................... 304, 307Aluminum wheels ......................................304
Exterior ...........................................................304
Interior ............................................................. 307
Seat belts........................................................ 307
Cargo capacity................................................ 141
Cargo hooks .................................................280
Center Display ............................................. 256
Chains .............................................................. 252
Child-protectors............................................. 98
Child restraint system................................... 43 Fixed with a LATCH system ..................50
Fixed with a seat belt....................................47
Front passenger occupant classification system ..............................................................37
Points to remember .................................... 43
Riding with children ..................................... 43
Types of child restraint system installation method ........................................................... 44
Using an anchor bracket .......................... 53
Child safety ....................................................... 43 Airbag precautions...................................... 33
Battery precautions ...................... 324, 392
Child restraint system................................. 44
Heated steering wheel and seat heater precautions................................................ 270
How your child should wear the seat belt ............................................................................ 25
Moon roof precautions ............................ 127
Panoramic moon roof precautions ..... 131
Power window lock switch.....................125
Power window precautions ...................125
Rear door child-protectors ..................... 98
Seat belt extender precautions ............. 25
Seat belt precautions ...................................24
Trunk precautions ........................................ 99
Cleaning.............................................. 304, 307 Aluminum wheels ......................................304
Exterior ...........................................................304
Interior ............................................................. 307 Radar sensor ........
............................... 171, 207
Seat belts ........................................................307
Clock ................................................. 70, 73, 281
Coat hooks..................................................... 292
Compass ......................................................... 299
Condenser ..................................................... 322
Console box .................................................. 278
Console box light ........................................ 278
Cooling system............................................. 322 Engine overheating...................................393
Cornering lights ............................................ 160 Replacing light bulbs ................................346
Cruise control Dynamic radar cruise control with full-
speed range ............................................... 195
Cup holder ..................................................... 278
Current fuel consumption ...........................79
Curtain shield airbags .................................. 28
Customizable features ................................419
D
Daytime running light system .................. 158
Defogger Outside rear view mirrors..................... 264
Rear window ................................................ 264
Windshield .................................................... 264
Dimension ...................................................... 398
Dinghy towing................................................. 142
Display BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)................... 205
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-
speed range ............................................... 195
Head-up display............................................84
Intuitive parking assist ................................213
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) ..................... 189
Multi-information display ...........................77
Parking Support Brake function (rear pedestrians)............................................... 243
RCD (Rear Camera Detection) ........ 224
RCTA...............................................................220
Warning message .......................................371
Distance until next engine oil

Alphabetical index451
change ....................................................... 71, 76
Do-it-yourself maintenance ..................... 310
Door courtesy lights ....................................274
Door lock Doors.................................................................. 95
Smart access system with push-button start ................................................................. 106
Wireless remote control........................... 93
Doors ................................................................... 95 Automatic door lock ing and unlocking
system ............................................................. 98
Door glasses .................................................. 124
Door lock.......................................................... 95
Open door warning buzzer .......... 96, 98
Outside rear view mirrors ........................121
Rear door child-protectors ..................... 98
Drive distance ...................................................79
Drive info 1/Drive info 2 ...............................79
Driver’s seat position memory .................. 114 Driving position memory...........................114
Memory recall function ............................. 116
Drive-start control ........................................135
Driving................................................................134 Break-in tips ...................................................135
Correct driving posture .............................23
Driving Mode Select switch...................210
Procedures ..................................................... 134
Winter drive tips...........................................251
Driving information display .........................79
Driving Mode Select switch......................210
Driving range ....................................................79
Driving support system information display ............................................................................. 82
Dynamic radar cruise control with full- speed range..................................................195Warning message..................................... 203
Dynamic Torque Control AWD system .......................................................................... 246
E
Eco drive mode ..............................................210
Eco Driving Indicator.................... 80, 81, 87 Eco Driving Indicator Light ........................ 80
EDR (Event data recorder) ............................7
Elapsed time ......................................................79
Electric Power Steering (EPS)
Function .......................................................... 246
Warning light ...............................................363
Electronic key .................................................. 92 Battery-saving function............................ 107
If the electronic key does not operate properly .......................................................387
Replacing the battery .................................341
Electronic roof sunshade Jam protection function ........................... 130
Operation ........................................................129
Emergency, in case of If a warning buzzer sounds.................... 361
If a warning light turns on........................ 361
If a warning message is displayed .......371
If the battery is discharged ................... 389
If the electronic key does not operate properly .......................................................387
If the engine will not start....................... 384
If the fuel filler do or cannot be opened
......................................................................... 386
If the vehicle is trapped in rising water ..........................................................................353
If you have a flat tire ..................................375
If you lose your keys ................................ 386
If you think something is wrong......... 359
If your vehicle becomes stuck ............ 395
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency .................................................352
If your vehicle needs to be towed .... 355
If your vehicle overheats ........................393
Emergency flashers .................................... 352
Engine ................................................................144 ACCESSORY mode................................147
Compartment............................................... 318
Engine switch .................................................144
Fuel pump shut off system.................... 360
Hood ................................................................. 316
How to start the engine ............................144

452Alphabetical index
Identification number ...............................399
If the engine will not start .......................384
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ................................................ 352
Ignition switch (engine switch) ............. 144
Overheating................................................. 393
Tachometer .............................................70, 73
Engine coolant.............................................. 322 Capacity ......................................................... 402
Checking ....................................................... 322
Preparing and checking before winter...........................................................................251
Engine coolant temperature gauge 70, 73
Engine immobilizer system .......................... 61
Engine oil ..........................................................319 Capacity ........................................................ 400
Checking .........................................................319
Preparing and checking before winter...........................................................................251
Warning light ............................................... 362
Engine oil maintenance data ....................321
Engine switch ..................................................144 Auto power off function ........................... 147
Changing the engine switch modes.. 147
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ................................................ 352
Starting the engine ...................................... 144
Enhanced Vehicle Stability Control (Enhanced VSC) ...................................... 246
Enhanced VSC (Enhanced Vehicle Stabil- ity Control) .................................................. 246
EPS (Electric Power Steering) .............. 246 Function .......................................................... 246
Warning light ............................................... 363
Event data recorder (EDR) ............................7
F
Flat tire ............................................................. 375 Tire pressure warning system ............. 328
Floor mats ...........................................................22
Fluid Automatic transmission ..........................403 Brake ............................................................... 404
Washer ...........................................................325
Footwell light ..................................................274
Front passenger occupant classification system ...............................................................37
Front seats ......................................................... 113 Adjustment ....................................................... 113
Cleaning .........................................................307
Correct driving posture ............................ 23
Driving position memory .......................... 114
Head restraints............................................... 117
Memory recall function.............................. 116
Power easy access system ...................... 114
Seat heaters ..................................................270
Seat position memory ................................ 114
Seat ventilators ............................................270
Front side marker light ............................... 158 Light switch .................................................... 158
Front side marker lights Replacing light bulbs ................................346
Front turn signal lights .................................153 Replacing light bulbs ................................346
Turn signal lever .......................................... 153
Fuel ......................................................................169 Capacity ........................................................ 400
Fuel gauge ............................................... 70, 73
Fuel pump shut off system.................... 360
Information ................................................... 408
Refueling.......................................................... 169
Type ................................................................. 400
Warning light ...............................................364
Fuel consumption Average fuel economy .............................. 79
Current fuel consumption ........................ 79
Fuel filler door .................................................169 If the fuel filler do or cannot be opened
......................................................................... 386
Refueling.......................................................... 169
Fuel gauge ................................................. 70, 73
Fuel pump shut off system........................ 360
Fuses ................................................................. 342

Alphabetical index453
G
Garage door opener ................................. 293
Gauges ....................................................... 70, 73
Gear Position.....................................................81
G-force.................................................................81
Glove box ....................................................... 278
Glove box light ............................................. 278
Grocery bag hooks ....................................280
H
Hands Free Power Trunk Lid ...................102
Headlights ....................................................... 158Adaptive Front-lighting System (AFS).......................................................................... 160
Automatic High Beam system............... 161
Light switch .................................................... 158
Replacing light bulbs................................ 346
Headlights aim .............................................. 344
Head restraints ................................................ 117
Head-up display.............................................. 84 Driving information display area........... 84
Driving support system display area .. 86
Eco Driving Indicator ................................. 87
HUD (Head-up display) switch............85
Navigation system-linked display ........ 84
Pop-up display............................................... 86
Settings .............................................................. 85
Heated steering wheel .............................. 270
Heaters Air conditioning system.......................... 263
Heated steering wheel............................ 270
Outside rear view mirrors .................... 264
Seat heaters .................................................. 270
High mounted stoplight Replacing light bulbs................................ 346
Hill-start assist control ............................... 246
Hood ...................................................................316 Open .................................................................316
Hooks Cargo hooks................................................280
Coat hooks ................................................... 292 Grocery bag hooks................................. 280
Retaining hooks (floor mat) ..................... 22
Horn ....................................................................120
HUD (Head-up display) switch ................ 85
I
I/M test ..............................................................313
Identification Engine............................................................. 399
Vehicle ........................................................... 398
Ignition switch (engine switch).................144 Auto power off function............................147
Changing the engine switch modes ..147
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency .................................................352
Starting the engine ......................................144
Immobilizer system.......................................... 61
Indicators ........................................................... 68
Initialization Items to initialize ........................................ 430
Maintenance...................................... 309, 321
Power windows ............................................124
Tire pressure warning system ............. 332
Inside rear view mirror ................................120
Instrument panel light control ............72, 76
Interior lights...................................................274
Intuitive parking assist........................ 212, 213 Function ............................................................213
Warning message .......................................216
J
JackPositioning a floor jack ............................. 316
Vehicle-equipped jack ........................... 376
Jack handle .................................................... 376
Jam protection function Electronic roof sunshade ........................ 130
Moon roof ....................................................... 127
Panoramic moon roof .............................. 130
Power trunk opener an d closer .......... 103
Power windows ............................................124

454Alphabetical index
K
Keyless entrySmart access system with push-button start ................................................................. 106
Wireless remote control........................... 93
Keys...................................................................... 92 Battery-saving function ............................107
Electronic key ................................................. 92
Engine switch................................................. 144
If the electronic key does not operate properly....................................................... 387
If you lose your keys.................................386
Key number plate ......................................... 92
Keyless entry .......................................... 95, 101
Mechanical key.............................................. 92
Replacing the battery.................................341
Warning buzzer .......................................... 106
Wireless remote control........................... 93
Knee airbags .................................................... 28
L
Lane Tracing Assist (LTA) ........................ 184 Operation....................................................... 184
Warning messages .................................... 192
Language (multi-information display) ... 82
LATCH anchors ............................................. 50
Lever Auxiliary catch lever ...................................316
Hood lock release lever...........................316
Internal trunk release lever .................... 103
Shift lever..........................................................149
Turn signal lever ...........................................153
Wiper lever.....................................................164
Lexus climate concierge ............................ 261
Lexus Enform Safety Connect.................. 55
Lexus Safety System + 2.0 ......................... 171 Automatic High Beam ............................... 161
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range ............................................... 195
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)..................... 184
PCS (Pre-Collision System).................. 177 RSA (Road Sign Assist)........................... 193
License plate lights....................................... 158 Light switch .................................................... 158
Replacing light bulbs ................................346
Light bulbs Replacing .......................................................346
Wattage ..........................................................407
Lights Automatic High Beam system ............... 161
Front interior lights .................................... 275
Front personal lights................................. 275
Headlight switch.......................................... 158
Interior lights list .......................................... 274
Interior lights ................................................. 274
Rear interior lights ..................................... 275
Rear personal lights .................................. 275
Trunk light ....................................................... 103
Turn signal lever .......................................... 153
Vanity lights ................................................... 281
Wattage ..........................................................407
Welcome light illumination control ... 159
Lock steering column ..................................145
Low profile tire.............................................. 326
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) ........................ 184 Operation ....................................................... 184
Warning messages.....................................192
Luggage mat .................................................280
M
Maintenance Do-it-yourself maintenance ...................314
General maintenance .............................. 310
Maintenance data ..................................... 398
Maintenance requirements ................. 309
Malfunction indicator la mp ..................... 362
Master warning light .................................. 368
Menu icons........................................................ 78
Meter Changing the main meter location.......77
Clock.......................................................... 70, 73
Indicators...........................................................68
Instrument panel light control......... 72, 76

Alphabetical index455
Meter control switches .............................. 78
Meters ........................................................70, 73
Multi-information display ........................... 77
Settings .............................................................. 82
Units ......................................................................81
Warning lights ...............................................361
Warning message....................................... 371
Mirrors Inside rear view mirror..............................120
Outside rear view mirror defoggers264
Outside rear view mirrors ........................121
Vanity mirrors................................................281
Moon roof Door lock linked moon roof operation................................................................ 127, 130
Jam protection function................. 127, 130
Operation..............................................126, 129
Multi-information display ............................. 77 Audio system-linked display................... 82
Boost gauge......................................................81
Drive information 1/Drive information 2............................................................................ 79
Driving information display...................... 79
Driving support system information dis- play ................................................................... 82
Dynamic radar cruise control with full- speed range ............................................... 195
Eco Driving Indicator ................................. 87
Gear Position ...................................................81
G-force................................................................81
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)..................... 189
Menu icons ...................................................... 78
Meter control switches .............................. 78
Navigation system-linked display ..........81
Pop-up display............................................... 82
Settings .............................................................. 82
Suggestion function..................................... 83
Tire pressure ................................................ 328
Units ......................................................................81
Warning message....................................... 371N
Navigation system-linked display..... 81, 84
Noise from under vehicle ...............................6
O
Odometer ................................................... 71, 76
Odometer and trip meter display “ODO TRIP” switch ............................. 71, 76
Display items ............................................ 71, 76
Pop-up display .......................................72, 76
“ODO TRIP”switch ................................. 71, 76
Oil Engine oil....................................................... 400
Opener Fuel filler door ............................................... 169
Hood ................................................................. 316
Trunk ................................................................... 101
Outside door handle lig hts.......................274
Outside rear view mirrors .......................... 121 Adjustment ....................................................... 121
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)................... 205
Folding............................................................... 122
Linked mirror functi on when reversing
............................................................................123
Mirror position memory ............................ 114
Outside rear view mirror defoggers264
RCTA function ............................................220
Outside temperature............................ 70, 73
Overheating .................................................. 393
P
Paddle shift switches ........................... 151, 152
Panic mode ....................................................... 93
Panoramic moon roof Jam protection function ........................... 130
Operation ........................................................129
Parking assist sensors (intuitive parking assist) ...............................................................213
Parking brake..................................................154 Operation ....................................................... 154

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

458Alphabetical index
Steering wheel ................................................. 119Adjustment....................................................... 119
Heated steering wheel............................ 270
Meter control switches .............................. 78
Power easy access system .......................114
Steering wheel position memory ..........114
Stop lights Replacing light bulbs................................ 346
Storage feature .............................................277
Stuck If the vehicle becomes stuck................395
Suggestion function....................................... 83
Sunshade Roof .......................................................... 127, 129
Sun visors ..........................................................281
Switches “ODO TRIP”switch ...............................71, 76
“SOS” button .................................................. 55
Automatic High Beam system............... 161
Brake Hold switch ..................................... 156
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) switch ....205
Door lock switches ...................................... 97
Driving Mode Select switch...................210
Driving position memory switches .......114
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range switch .................................196
Electronic roof sunshade switches ..... 129
Emergency flashers switch ................... 352
Engine switch................................................. 144
Garage door opener switches .......... 293
Heated steering wheel switch............. 270
HUD (Head-up display) switch............85
Ignition switch................................................ 144
Instrument panel light control switches .................................................................... 72, 76
Intuitive parking assist switch................. 214
Light switches ............................................... 158
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) switch...... 189
Meter control switches .............................. 78
Moon roof switches ................................... 126
Outside rear view mirror switches .......121
Paddle shift switches ......................... 151, 152 Panoramic moon roof switches ...........129
Parking brake switch................................. 154
PCS OFF switch ..........................................179
PKSB (Parking Support Brake) switch
..........................................................................228
Power door lock switch ............................ 97
Power window switches ..........................124
RCD (Rear Camera Detection) switch .......................................................................... 224
RCTA switch ................................................220
Rear sunshades switch........................... 290
Rear window and outside rear view mir- ror defoggers switch ............................263
Seat heater switches.................................270
Seat ventilator switches .......................... 270
Tilt and telescopic steering control switch ............................................................... 119
Tire pressure warning reset switch... 332
Trunk closer switch .................................... 102
Trunk opener main switch...................... 105
Trunk opener switch ................................... 101
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance switch.... 196
VSC OFF switch ....................................... 247
Window lock switch.................................. 125
Windshield wiper and washer switch164
Windshield wiper de-icer switch....... 267
T
Tachometer............................................... 70, 73 Rev indicator ................................................... 75
Rev peak............................................................ 75
Tail lights........................................................... 158 Light switch .................................................... 158
Replacing light bulbs ................................346
Theft deterrent system Alarm................................................................... 63
Engine immobilizer system........................61
Tire inflation pressure ................................ 336 Maintenance data ..................................... 405
Tire inflation pressure display function..........................................................................328
Warning light .............................................. 365