windshield wipers LEXUS ES350 2022 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 transparent 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)
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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.263)
●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
recalibrated. 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.

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.167
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.
When the parking brake is in automatic
mode, release the parking brake after shift-
ing the shift lever to P. (
P.154)
 If the vehicle is left parked with the
brakes damp in cold temperatures,
there is a possibility of the brakes
freezing.
 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 without 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.
When driving the vehicle
When parking the vehicle
WARNING
■When parking the vehicle
When parking the vehicle without apply-
ing the parking brake, make sure to
chock the wheels. If you do not chock the
wheels, the vehicle may move unexpect-
edly, possibly resulting in an accident.
Selecting tire chains

2534-6. Driving tips
4
Driving
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
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 re moving 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)
A
B
C
D
E
F
NOTICE
■Fitting tire chains
The tire pressure warning valves and
transmitters may not function correctly
when tire chains are fitted.
Windshield wipers

3006-1. Maintenance and care
WARNING
■Precaution regarding the rear
bumper with Blind Spot Monitor
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, insect 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 chipped 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-s ensing 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
spray the camera or its surrounding
area directly with a high pressure
washer. Shock applied from high pres-
sure water may cause the device to not
operate normally.
●Do not spray water directly on the
radar which is equipped behind the
emblem. Otherwise it may cause the
device to be damaged.
●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 near the lower part
of the windshield, the air conditioning
system may not operate correctly.
●Do not wash the underside of the vehi-
cle using a high pressure car washer.

Alphabetical index445
Resetting the message indicating mainte-nance is required ...................................... 303
Rev indicator .....................................................73
Rev peak..............................................................73
Road Sign Assist ............................................195
RSA (Road Sign Assist) ..............................195
S
Seat belt reminder light............................. 354
Seat belts............................................................ 24 Adjusting the seat belt................................ 26
Automatic Locking Retractor ................ 26
Child restraint system installation......... 44
Cleaning and maintaining the seat belt.......................................................................... 301
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 ...................354
Seat belt extender ........................................ 25
Seat belt pretensioners ...............................27
SRS warning light ...................................... 352
Seat heaters ................................................... 269
Seating capacity............................................. 142
Seat position memory................................... 113
Seats..................................................................... 112 Adjustment precautions.............................112
Adjustment........................................................112
Child seats/child restraint system instal-lation................................................................. 43
Cleaning.......................................................... 301
Driving position memory.......................... 113
Head restraints .............................................. 116
Power easy access system ...................... 113
Properly sitting in the seat .........................23
Seat heaters .................................................. 269
Seat position memory ................................ 113
Seat ventilators............................................ 269
Seat ventilators ............................................. 269 Secondary Collision Brake ..................... 246
Sensor
AHB (Automatic High Beam) ............... 161
Automatic headlight system .................. 158
Inside rear view mirror ............................. 120
Intuitive parking assist ................................216
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) ..................... 186
Parking Support Brake function (rear-crossing vehicles)................................... 242
Parking Support Brake function (static objects) ........................................................240
Radar sensor ....................................... 171, 209
Rain-sensing windshield wipers .......... 166
RCTA............................................................... 224
Service reminder message ..................... 303
Shift lever Automatic transmission ........................... 149
Shift lever light .............................................. 273
Shift lock system............................................ 150
Side airbags ...................................................... 28
Side marker lights......................................... 158 Light switch .................................................... 158
Side mirrors .....................................................120 Adjustment ..................................................... 120
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)................... 208
Folding................................................................ 121
Linked mirror function when reversing............................................................................122
Mirror position memory............................ 113
RCTA function ............................................ 223
Side turn signal lights ...................................153 Replacing light bulbs............................... 338
Turn signal lever .......................................... 153
Side windows ..................................................123
Smart access system with push-button start...................................................................107 Antenna location ......................................... 107
Entry functions..................................... 96, 103
Starting the engine ......................................144
Snow tires .........................................................251
Spare tire Storage location ........................................ 366

448Alphabetical index
W
Warning buzzersABS ..................................................................353
Airbags ........................................................... 352
Approach warning.................................... 204
Brake hold.................................................... 358
Brake Override System .........................353
Brake system .................................................351
Charging system ....................................... 352
Downshifting ..................................................152
Drive-Start Control ..................................353
Electric power steering ..........................353
Engine ............................................................. 352
High coolant temperature ......................351
Intuitive parking assist.................. 222, 355
Low engine oil pressure......................... 352
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist).........186, 355
Open door....................................................... 99
Open hood...................................................... 99
Open trunk ...................................................... 99
Open window ............................................... 124
PKSA (Parking Support Alert) .............215
PKSB (Parking Support Brake) .........356
Pre-collision braking.................................. 176
RCD (Rear Camera Detection) ........356
RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert) ......356
Seat belt ..........................................................354
Warning lights.................................................351 ABS ..................................................................353
Brake hold operated indicator .......... 358
Brake system .................................................351
Charging system ....................................... 352
Electric power steering ..........................353
High coolant temperature ......................351
Inappropriate pedal operation ...........353
Intuitive parking assist OFF indicator.........................................................................355
Low engine oil pressure......................... 352
Low fuel level ...............................................354
LTA indicator...............................................355
Malfunction indicator lamp................... 352 Master warning light................................ 358
Parking brake indicator .......................... 357
PCS...................................................................357
PKSB OFF indicator ............................... 356
RCD OFF indicator................................. 356
RCTA OFF indicator .............................. 356
Seat belt reminder light...........................354
Slip indicator................................................. 357
SRS ....................................................................352
Tire pressure ............................................... 355
Warning messages .......................................361
Washer ..............................................................164 Checking ........................................................ 319
Preparing and checking before winter........................................................................... 251
Switch................................................................ 164
Washing and waxing.................................. 298
Weight Cargo capacity .............................................142
Load limits .......................................................142
Weight............................................................ 388
Wheel lock key............................................. 366
Wheels ............................................................. 330 Size................................................................... 395
Window lock switch .....................................124
Windows ...........................................................123 Power windows............................................123
Rear window defogger...........................263
Washer ............................................................ 164
Windshield wiper de-icer .........................267
Windshield wipers ........................................164 Position..............................................................167
Rain-sensing windshield wipers .......... 164
Winter driving tips.........................................251
Wireless charger ......................................... 282
Wireless remote control ............................. 94 Battery-Saving Function.......................... 109
Locking/Unlocking ..................................... 94
Replacing the battery...............................333