service LEXUS ES350 2021 Owner's Manual

3557-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
7-2.Steps to take in an emergency
If your vehicle needs to be
towed
If towing is necessary, we recom-
mend having your vehicle towed by
your Lexus dealer or commercial
towing service, using a wheel-lift
type truck or flatbed truck.
Use a safety chain system for all
towing, and abide by all state/pro-
vincial and local laws.
2WD models: If towing your vehi-
cle with a wheel-lif t type truck from
the front, the vehicle’s rear wheels
and axles must be in good condi-
tions. ( P.355, 357)
If they are damaged, use a towing
dolly or flatbed truck.
AWD models: If towing your vehi-
cle with a wheel-lift type truck, use
a towing dolly. ( P.355, 357)
WARNING
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or
serious injury.
■When towing the vehicle
2WD models
Be sure to transport the vehicle with the
front wheels raised or with all four wheels
raised off the ground. If the vehicle is
towed with the front wheels contacting
the ground, the drivetrain and related
parts may be damaged.
AWD models
Be sure to transport the vehicle with all
four wheels raised off the ground. If the
vehicle is towed with the tires contacting
the ground, the driv etrain or related
parts may be damaged, the vehicle may
fly off the truck.

3567-2. Steps to take in an emergency
The following may indicate a problem
with your transmission. Contact your
Lexus dealer or commercial towing
service before towing.
The engine is running but the vehi-
cle does not move.
 The vehicle makes an abnormal
sound.
WARNING
■While towing (vehicles with a towing
eyelet)
●When towing using cables or chains,
avoid sudden starts, etc. which place
excessive stress on the towing eyelets,
cables or chains. The towing eyelets,
cables or chains may become dam-
aged, broken debris may hit people,
and cause serious damage.
●Do not turn the engine switch off.
There is a possibility that the steering
wheel is locked and cannot be oper-
ated.
■Installing towing eyelets to the vehi-
cle (vehicles with a towing eyelet)
Make sure that towing eyelets are
installed securely.
If not securely installed, towing eyelets
may come loose during towing.
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the vehicle
when towing using a wheel-lift type
truck
●Do not tow the vehicle from the rear
when the engine switch is off. The
steering lock mechanism is not strong
enough to hold the front wheels
straight.
●When raising the vehicle, ensure ade-
quate ground clearance for towing at
the opposite end of the raised vehicle.
Without adequate clearance, the vehi-
cle could be damaged while being
towed.
■To prevent damage to the vehicle
when towing with a sling-type truck
Do not tow with a sling-type truck, either
from the front or rear.
■To prevent damage to the vehicle
during emergency towing (vehicles
with a towing eyelet)
Do not secure cables or chains to the
suspension components.
■Recreational towing (behind motor
home, etc.) (AWD models)
Never dinghy tow your vehicle to pre-
vent causing serious damage to the
Dynamic Torque Control AWD system
and transmission. ( P.142)
Situations when it is necessary to
contact dealers before towing

4098-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
Lexus does not recommend the use of gas-
oline that contains MMT. If fuel containing
MMT is used, your emission control system
may be adversely affected.
The malfunction indicator lamp on the
instrument cluster may come on. If this hap-
pens, contact your Lexus dealer for service.
■If your engine knocks
●Consult your Lexus dealer.
●You may occasionally notice light knock-
ing for a short time while accelerating or
driving uphill. This is normal and there is
no need for concern.
NOTICE
■Notice on fuel quality
●Do not use improper fuels. If improper
fuels are used, the engine will be dam-
aged.
●Do not use leaded gasoline.
Leaded gasoline can cause damage to
your vehicle’s three-way catalytic con-
verters causing the emission control
system to malfunction.
●Do not use gasohol other than the type
previously stated.
Other gasohol may cause fuel system
damage or vehicle performance prob-
lems.
●Using unleaded gasoline with an
octane number or rating lower than
the level previously stated may cause
persistent he avy knocking.
At worst, this may lead to engine dam-
age and will void the vehicle warranty.
■Fuel-related poor driveability
If poor driveability (poor hot starting,
vaporization, engine knocking, etc.) is
encountered after using a different type
of fuel, discontinue the use of that type of
fuel.
■When refueling with gasohol
Take care not to spill gasohol. It can
damage your vehicle’s paint.

4138-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
■Tire dimensionsSection width
Tire height
Wheel diameter
Bead
Sidewall
Shoulder
Tread
Belt
Inner liner
Reinforcing rubber
Carcass
Rim lines
Bead wires
Chafer This information has been prepared in
accordance with regulations issued by
the National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration of the U.S. Department
of Transportation.
It provides the purchasers and/or pro-
spective purchasers of Lexus vehicles
with information on uniform tire quality
grading.
Your Lexus dealer will help answer any
questions you may have as you read this
information.
■DOT quality grades
All passenger vehicle tires must con-
form to Federal Safety Requirements
in addition to these grades. Quality
grades can be found where applicable
on the tire sidewall between tread
shoulder and maximum section width.
For example: Treadwear 200 Traction AA
Temperature A
■Treadwear
The treadwear grade is a comparative
rating based on the wear rate of the
tire when tested under controlled con-
ditions on a specified government test
course.
For example, a tire graded 150 would
wear one and a half (1 - 1/2) times as well
on the government course as a tire graded
100.
The relative performance of tires depends
upon the actual conditions of their use.
Performance may differ significantly from
the norm due to variatio ns in driving habits,
service practices and differences in road
characteristics and climate.
Tire section names
A
B
C
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
Uniform Tire Quality Grading

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