check oil LEXUS ES350 2022 Owners Manual

4TABLE OF CONTENTS
6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenanceDo-it-yourself service precautions........................................................... 308
Hood................................................... 310
Positioning a floor jack ................ 310
Engine compartment................... 312
Tires ................................................... 320
Tire inflation pressure ................. 328
Wheels.............................................. 330
Air conditioning filter................... 331
Electronic key battery ................ 333
Checking and replacing fuses 335
Headlight aim................................. 337
Light bulbs ....................................... 338
7-1. Essential information Emergency flashers..................... 344
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ............................. 344
If the vehicle is submerged or water on the road is rising .................. 345
7-2. Steps to take in an emergency If your vehicle needs to be towed........................................................... 347
If you think something is wrong ........................................................... 349
Fuel pump shut off system ........ 350
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer sounds ........... 351
If a warning message is displayed ............................................................ 361
If you have a flat tire..................... 365
If the engine will not start .......... 374
If you lose your keys .................... 375If the fuel filler door cannot be
opened .......................................... 376
If the electronic key does not oper- ate properly ................................. 376
If the battery is discharged ....... 379
If your vehicle overheats ........... 382
If the vehicle becomes stuck ... 385
8-1. Specifications Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) ................................................. 388
Fuel information............................ 397
Tire information ............................ 399
8-2. Customization Customizable features .............. 408
8-3. Items to initialize Items to initialize ............................ 419
9-1. For owners Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ............................................ 422
Reporting safety defects for Cana- dian owners .................................. 422
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners (in French) ................... 423
SRS airbag instructions for Cana- dian owners (in French) .......... 424
Headlight aim instructions for Canadian owners (in French)
.......................................................... 430
7When trouble arises
8Vehicle specifications
9For owners

13Pictorial index
Precautions against winter season ............................................................................ P.253
To prevent freezing (windshield wiper de-icer)
*................................................. P.267
Precautions against car wash
*.................................................................................... P.299
Fuel filler door .......................................................................................................... P.169
Refueling method .............................................................................................................. P .169
Fuel type/fuel tank capacity .........................................................................................P.390
Tires.......................................................................................................................... .P.320
Tire size/inflation pressure ...........................................................................................P.395
Winter tires/tire chain ..................................................................................................... P.2 51
Checking/rotation/tire pressure warning system..............................................P.320
Coping with flat tires........................................................................................................ P .365
Hood ........................................................................................................................... P.310
Opening ................................................................................................................................ P.310
Engine oil ..............................................................................................................................P.390
Coping with overheating............................................................................................... P.382
Warning messages ........................................................................................................... P.36 1
Headlights/side marker lights/cornering lights............................................P.158
Turn signal lights ......................................................................................................P.153
Parking lights/daytime running lights...............................................................P.158
Tail/stop lights ..........................................................................................................P.158
License plate lights .................................................................................................P.158
Back up lights
Shifting the shift lever to R ........... ................................................................................... P.15 0
*: If equipped
Light bulbs of the exterior lights for driving
(Replacing method: P.338, Watts: P.396)
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L

702-1. Instrument cluster
■Display items
 Odometer
Displays the total distance the vehicle has
been driven.
Trip meter A/trip meter B
Displays the distance the vehicle has been
driven since the meter was last reset. Trip
meters A and B can be used to record and
display different distances independently.
Distance until next engine oil
change
Displays the distance the vehicle can be
driven until an oil change is necessary.
■Changing the display
Each time the “ODO TRIP” switch is
pressed, the displayed item will be
changed. When the trip meter is dis-
played, pressing and holding the switch
will reset the trip meter.
■Pop-up display
Distance until the next engine oil
change will be displayed when a warn-
ing message indicating that oil mainte-
nance should be performed soon or is
required is displayed.
The brightness of the instrument panel
lights can be adjusted.
1 Darker
2 Brighter
■Brightness of the meter lights (day mode
and night mode)
The brightness of the meter lights can be
adjusted individually.
In the following situations, the meters
changes between day mode and night
mode.
●Day mode: When the tail lights are off or
when the tail lights are on but the sur-
rounding area is bright
●Night mode: When the tail lights are on
and the surrounding area is dark
NOTICE
●The engine may be overheating if the
engine coolant temperature gauge is
in the red zone (H). In this case, imme-
diately stop the vehicle in a safe place,
and check the engine after it has
cooled completely. ( P.382)
Odometer and trip meter dis-
playChanging the instrument panel
light brightness

1394-1. Before driving
4
Driving
When the following unusual operation
is performed with the accelerator
pedal depressed, the engine output
may be restrained.
When the shift lever is shifted to R
*.
 When the shift lever is shifted from P or R to forward drive shift position
such as D
*.
When the system operates, a message
appears on the multi-information dis-
play. Read the message and follow the
instruction.
*: Depending on the situation, the shift position may not be changed.
■Drive-Start Control (DSC)
●When the TRAC is turned off ( P.247),
sudden start restraint control also does
not operate. If your vehicle have trouble
escaping from the mud or fresh snow due
to sudden start restraint control opera-
tion, deactivate TRAC ( P.247) so that
the vehicle may become able to escape
from the mud or fresh snow.
NOTICE
■When encountering flooded roads
Do not drive on a road that has flooded
after heavy rain etc. Doing so may cause
the following serious damage to the vehi-
cle:
●Engine stalling
●Short in electrical components
●Engine damage caused by water
immersion
In the event that you drive on a flooded
road and the vehicle is flooded, be sure
to have your Lexus dealer check the fol-
lowing:
●Brake function
●Changes in quantity and quality of oil
and fluid used for the engine, auto-
matic transmission, transfer (AWD
models), rear differential (AWD mod-
els), etc.
●Lubricant condition for the propeller
shaft (AWD models), bearings and
suspension joints (where possible),
and the function of all joints, bearings,
etc.
■When parking the vehicle
Always set the parking brake, and shift
the shift lever to P. Failure to do so may
cause the vehicle to move or the vehicle
may accelerate suddenly if the accelera-
tor pedal is accidentally depressed.
Sudden start restraint control
(Drive-Start Control [DSC])

1894-5. Using the driving support systems
4
Driving
■Lane departure alert function
When the system determines that the
vehicle might depart from its lane or
course
*, a warning is displayed on the
multi-information display, and either a
warning buzzer will sound or the steer-
ing wheel will vibrate to alert the driver.
When the warning buzzer sounds or the
steering wheel vibrates, check the area
around your vehicle and carefully operate
the steering wheel to move the vehicle
back to the center of the lane.
When the system determines that the vehi-
cle might depart from its lane and that the
possibility of a collision with an overtaking
vehicle in the adjacent lane is high, the lane
departure alert will operate even if the turn
signals are operating.
*: Boundary between asphalt and the side of the road, such as grass, soil, or a curb
WARNING
●Light from the headlights of an oncom-
ing vehicle, the sun, etc. enters the
camera.
●The vehicle is driven on a slope.
●The vehicle is driven on a road which
tilts left or right, or a winding road.
●The vehicle is driven on an unpaved or
rough road.
●The traffic lane is excessively narrow
or wide.
●The vehicle is extremely tilted due to
carrying heavy luggage or having
improper tire pressure.
●The distance to the preceding vehicle
is extremely short.
●The vehicle is moving up and down a
large amount due to road conditions
during driving (poor roads or road
seams).
●When driving in a tunnel or at night
with the headlights off or when a head-
light is dim due to its lens being dirty or
it being misaligned.
●The vehicle is struck by a crosswind.
●The vehicle is affected by wind from a
vehicle driven in a nearby lane.
●The vehicle has just changed lanes or
crossed an intersection.
●Tires which differ by structure, manu-
facturer, brand or tread pattern are
used.
●When tires of a size other than speci-
fied are installed.
●Snow tires, etc. are equipped.
●The vehicle is being driven at
extremely high speeds.
Functions included in LTA sys-
tem

3036-2. Maintenance
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Maintenance and care
6-2.Maintenance
■Repair and replacement
It is recommended that genuine Lexus parts
be used for repairs to ensure performance
of each system. If non-Lexus parts are used
in replacement or if a repair shop other than
a Lexus dealer performs repairs, confirm
the warranty coverage.
■Allow inspection and repairs to be per-
formed by a Lexus dealer
●Lexus technicians are well-trained spe-
cialists and are kept up to date with the
latest service information. They are well
informed about the operations of all sys-
tems on your vehicle.
●Keep a copy of the repair order. It proves
that the maintenance that has been per-
formed is under warranty coverage. If
any problem should arise while your vehi-
cle is under warranty, your Lexus dealer
will promptly take care of it.
General maintenance should be per-
formed on a daily basis. This can be
done by yourself or by a Lexus dealer.
Scheduled maintenance should be
performed at specified intervals
according to the maintenance sched-
ule.
For details about maintenance items and
schedules, refer to the “Warranty and Ser-
vice Guide”, “Owner’s Manual Supple-
ment” or “Scheduled Maintenance”.
■Resetting the message indicating main-
tenance is required
After the required maintenance is per-
formed according to the maintenance
schedule, please reset the message.
To reset the message, follow the procedure
described below:
1 Press or of the meter control
switches and select .
2 Press or of the meter control
switches and select “Vehicle Settings”.
Then press “OK”.
Maintenance requirements
To ensure safe and economical
driving, day-to-day care and regu-
lar maintenance are essential. It is
the owner’s responsibility to per-
form regular checks. Lexus recom-
mends the following maintenance:
WARNING
■If your vehicle is not properly main-
tained
Improper maintenance could result in
serious damage to the vehicle and possi-
ble death or serious injury.
■Handling of the battery
●Engine exhaust, some of its constitu-
ents, and a wide variety of automobile
components contain or emit chemicals
known to the State of California to
cause cancer and birth defects and
other reproductive harm. Work in a
well ventilated area.
●Oils, fuels and fluids contained in vehi-
cles as well as waste produced by
component wear contain or emit
chemicals known to the State of Cali-
fornia to cause cancer and birth
defects or other reproductive harm.
Avoid exposure and wash any affected
area immediately.
●Battery posts, terminals and related
accessories contain lead and lead
compounds which are known to cause
brain damage. Wash your hands after
handling. ( P.317)
General maintenance
Scheduled maintenance

3046-2. Maintenance
3Press or of the meter control
switches and select “Scheduled Mainte-
nance”. Then press “OK”.
4 Select “Yes” and press “OK”.
A message will be displayed when the reset
procedure has been completed.
You can perform some maintenance
procedures by yourself.
Please be aware that do-it-yourself
maintenance may affect warranty cov-
erage.
The use of Lexus repair manuals is recom-
mended.
For details about warranty coverage, refer
to the separate “Owner’s Guide”, “War-
ranty and Service Guide”, “Owner’s Man-
ual Supplement” or “Warranty Booklet”.
Do-it-yourself maintenance
General maintenance
Listed below are the general main-
tenance items that should be per-
formed at the intervals specified in
the “Warranty and Service Guide”
or “Owner’s Manual Supplement”.
It is recommended that any prob-
lem you notice shou ld be brought to
the attention of your Lexus dealer
or qualified service shop for advice.
WARNING
■If the engine is running
Turn the engine off and ensure that there
is adequate ventilation before perform-
ing maintenance checks.
Engine compartment
ItemsCheck points
BatteryCheck the battery
connections. ( P.317)
Brake fluid
Is the brake fluid at the
correct level?
( P.317)
Engine coolant
Is the engine coolant at
the correct level?
( P.316)
Engine oil
Is the engine oil at the
correct level?
( P.313)
Exhaust system
There should not be
any fumes or strange
sounds.

3136-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
6
Maintenance and care
A25A-FKS engineFuse boxes ( P.335)
Engine oil filler cap ( P.314)
Engine oil level dipstick ( P.313)
Battery ( P.317)
Brake fluid reservoir ( P.317)
Radiator ( P.316)
Electric cooling fan
Condenser ( P.316)
Engine coolant reservoir ( P.316)
Washer fluid tank ( P.319)
With the engine at operating tempera-
ture and turned off, check the oil level
on the dipstick.
■Checking the engine oil
1 Park the vehicle on level ground.
After warming up the en gine and turning it
off, wait more than 5 minutes for the oil to
drain back into the bottom of the engine.
2 Holding a rag under the end, pull
the dipstick out.
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
Checking and adding the engine
oil

3146-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
2GR-FKS engine
A25A-FKS engine
3 Wipe the dipstick clean.
4 Reinsert the dipstick fully.
5 Holding a rag under the end, pull
the dipstick out and check the oil
level.
Low
Normal
Excessive
The shape of the dipstick may differ
depending on the type of vehicle or engine.
6
Wipe the dipstick and reinsert it
fully.
■Checking the oil type and prepar-
ing the items needed
Make sure to check the oil type and
prepare the items needed before add-
ing oil.
 Engine oil selection
P.390
 Oil quantity (Low  Full)
2GR-FKS engine:
1.9 qt. (1.8 L, 1.6 Imp.qt.)
A25A-FKS engine:
1.6 qt. (1.5 L, 1.3 Imp. qt.)
 Item
Clean funnel
■Adding engine oil
If the oil level is below or near the low
level mark, add engine oil of the same
type as that already in the engine.
2GR-FKS engine
A
B
C

3156-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
6
Maintenance and care
A25A-FKS engine
1 Remove the oil filler cap by turning
it counterclockwise.
2 Add engine oil slowly, checking the
dipstick.
3 Install the oil filler cap by turning it
clockwise.
■Engine oil consumption
A certain amount of engine oil will be con-
sumed while driving. In the following situa-
tions, oil consumption may increase, and
engine oil may need to be refilled in
between oil maintenance intervals.
●When the engine is new, for example
directly after purchasing the vehicle or
after replacing the engine
●If low quality oil or o il of an inappropriate
viscosity is used
●When driving at high engine speeds or
with a heavy load, or when driving while
accelerating or decelerating frequently
●When leaving the engine idling for a long
time, or when driving frequently through
heavy traffic
■After changing the engine oil
The engine oil maintenance data should be
reset. Perform the following procedures:
1 While the vehicle is stopped, press
of the meter control switches.
2 Press or of the meter control
switches, and select . 3
Press or of the meter control
switches, select “Veh icle Settings”, and
then press “OK”.
4 Press or of the meter control
switches, select “Oil Maintenance”, and
then press “OK”.
5 Select “Yes” and then press “OK”.
A message will be displayed on the multi-
information display when the reset proce-
dure has been completed.
WARNING
■Used engine oil
●Used engine oil contains potentially
harmful contaminants which may
cause skin disorders such as inflamma-
tion and skin cancer, so care should be
taken to avoid prolonged and
repeated contact. To remove used
engine oil from your skin, wash thor-
oughly with soap and water.
●Dispose of used oil an d filters only in a
safe and acceptable manner. Do not
dispose of used oil and filters in house-
hold trash, in sewers or onto the
ground.
Call your Lexus dealer, service station
or auto parts store for information
concerning recycling or disposal.
●Do not leave used engine oil within the
reach of children.
NOTICE
■To prevent serious engine damage
Check the oil level on a regular basis.
■When replacing the engine oil
●Be careful not to spill engine oil on the
vehicle components.
●Avoid overfilling, or the engine could
be damaged.
●Check the oil level on the dipstick
every time you refill the vehicle.