LEXUS ES350 2023 Owner's Manual

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While the engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode and the brake pedal
depressed
*, shift the shift lever while pushing the shift release button on the shift knob.
Shift the shift lever while pushing the shift release button on the shift knob.
Shift the shift lever normally.
When shifting the shift lever between P and D, make sure that the vehicle is completely
stopped and the brake pedal is depressed.
*: For the vehicle be able to be shifted from P, the brake pedal must be depressed before the shift release button is pushed. If the shif t release button is pushed first, the shift lock
will not be released.
Automatic Transmission
Shifting the shift lever

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*1: Shifting to the D position allows the system to select a gear suitable for the driving condi-
tions. Setting the shift lever to the D position is recommended for normal driving. You
can choose shift range suitable for your driving situation by operat ing the paddle shift
switches.
*2: Selecting shift ranges using S mode restricts the upper limit of the possible gear ranges,
controls engine braking force, and prevents unnecessary upshifting.
To drive using temporary shift range selection, operate the “-” paddle shift switch. The shift
range can then be selected by operating the “-” and “+” paddle shift switches.
1Upshifting
2Downshifting
The selected shift range, from D1 to D8, will
be displayed on the meter.
Shift position purpose and functions
Shift positionObjective or function
PParking the vehicle/starting the engine
RReversing
NNeutral
DNormal driving*1
SS mode driving*2 (  P.22)
Selecting shift ranges in the D position

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To enter S mode, shift the shift lever to S. Shift ranges can be selected by operating the shift
lever or paddle shift switches, allowing yo u to drive in the gear of your choosing.
1Upshifting
2Downshifting
The initial shift range in S mode is set auto-
matically to S4, S5 or S6 according to vehi-
cle’s speed. However, the initial shift range
may be set to S3 if AI-SHIFT has operated
while the shift lever was in the D position.
(  P.20)
A lower shift range will provide greater engine braking forces than a higher shift range.
Selecting shift ranges in S mode
Meter displayFunction
S2 - S8A gear in the range between S1 and the selected gear is automati-
cally chosen depending on vehicle speed and driving conditions
S1Setting the gear at S1

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1Right turn
2Lane change to the right (move the
lever partway and release it)
The right hand signals will flash 3 times.
3Lane change to the left (move the lever
partway and release it)
The left hand signals will flash 3 times.
4Left turn
Turn Signal Lever

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The parking brake can be set and released manually.U.S.A.
Canada
1Press the switch to set the parking
brake
The parking brake indicator light will
turn on.
Press and hold the parking brake
switch if an emergency occurs and it is
necessary to operate the parking
brake while driving.
2Pull the switch to release the parking
brake
• Operate the parking brake switchwhile depressing the brake pedal.
• Using the parking brake automatic release function, the parking brake
can be released by depressing the
accelerator pedal. When using this
function, slowly depress the acceler-
ator pedal.
Make sure that the parking brake indi-
cator light turn off.
Parking Brake
The parking brake can be set or re leased automatically or manually.
Using the manual mode
A
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In automatic mode, the parking brake can be set or released automatically according to shift
lever operation. Also, even in automatic mode, the parking brake can be set or released
manually.
While the vehicle is stopped, press and hold
the parking brake switch until a message is
shown on the multi-information display
When the automatic mode is turned on, the
parking brake operates as follows.
O When the shift lever is shifted from P, the
parking brake will be released, and the
parking brake indicator light will turn off.
O When the shift lever is shifted to P, the
parking brake will be set, and the park-
ing brake indicator light will turn on.
Operate the shift lever with the vehicle stopped and the brake pedal depressed.
While the vehicle is stopped, pull and hold
the parking brake switch until a message is
shown on the multi-information display
Turns the automatic mode on
Turns the automatic mode off

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Turns the brake hold system on
The brake hold standby indicator (green) comes on. While the system is holding
the brake, the brake hold operated indica-
tor (yellow) comes on.
Brake Hold
The brake hold system keeps the brake applied wh en the shift lever is in D, S or N with the
system on and the brake pedal has been de pressed to stop the vehicle. The system
releases the brake when the accelerator pedal is depressed with the shift lever in D or S to
allow smooth start off.
A
B

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QDisplay (except F SPORT models)
By selecting menu icons on the multi-infor-
mation display, a variety of driving-related
information can be displayed.
The multi-information display can also be
used to change display settings and other
vehicle settings.
Warning or suggestion/advice pop-up dis-
plays are also displayed in certain situations.
QDisplay (F SPORT models)
Main meter in center position
The multi-information display presents the
driver with a variety of driving-related infor-
mation.
Warning or suggestion/advice pop-up dis-
plays are also displayed in certain situations.
 Main meter moved to the right
By selecting menu icons on the multi-infor-
mation display, a variety of driving-related
information can be displayed.
The multi-information display can also be
used to change display settings and other
vehicle settings.
Warning or suggestion/advice pop-up dis-
plays are also displayed in certain situations.
Multi-information Display
The multi-information display presents the driver with a variety of vehicle data.
Display and menu icons

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QMenu icons
The menu icons will be displayed by pressing or of the meter control switches.
F SPORT models: The menu icons can be displayed when the main meter is moved to the
right.
Driving information display
Select to display various drive data.
Navigation system-linked display (if equipped)
Select to display the following navigation system-linked information.
• Route guidance to destination
• Compass display (heading-up display)
Audio system-linked display
Select to enable selection of an audio source or track on the meter using the
meter control switches.
Driving support system information display
Select to display the operational status of the following systems:
• LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)
• Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range
• RSA (Road Sign Assist) (if equipped)
Warning message display
Select to display warning messages and me asures to be taken if a malfunction is
detected.
Settings display
Select to change the meter display settings

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/ : Select menu icons
/ : Change displayed content,
scroll up/down the screen and move
the cursor up/down
Press: Enter/Set
Press and hold: Reset
Move the main meter
* and return to
the previous screen
Call sending/receiving and history display
Linked with the hands-free system, sending or receiving call is displayed. For details
regarding the hands-free system, refer to the “MULTIMEDIA OWNER’S MANUAL”.
*:F SPORT models
Changing the meter display
A
B
C
D