parking brake LEXUS ES350 2023 Owners Manual

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Pictorial Index ............................................................................................................................. 3
For safe use Floor Mat Installation......................................................................................................... ..............11
Entering and Exiting Keys ...................................................................................................................................................... 12
Smart Access System with Push-butto n Start .................................................................... 14
When Driving Front Seats .................................................................................................................... ..................... 16
Engine (Ignition) Switch ............................................................................................................... 17
Automatic Transmission ......................................................................................................... ....20
Turn Signal Lever .............................................................................................................. .............23
Parking Brake.................................................................................................................. ................ 24
Brake Hold ..................................................................................................................... .................. 26
Multi-information Display...................................................................................................... ..... 27
Head-up Display ................................................................................................................ ........... 30
Headlights.........................................................................................................................................33
AHB (Automatic High Beam)..................................................................................................34
Windshield Wipers and Washer.............................................................................................36
Contents
The Quick Guide is not intended as a substitute for yourOWNER’S MANUAL. We strongly encourage you to review
the OWNER’S MANUAL and supplementary manuals so you
will have a better understanding of your vehicle’s capabilities
and limitations.

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Parking brake switch ............................................................................................... P.24
Applying/releasing..............................................................................................................P.24
Precautions against winter season
*1
Warning buzzer/message*1
Turn signal lever ........................................................................................................ P.23
Headlight switch ....................................................................................................... P.33
Headlights/parking lights/tail lights/day time running lights .............................P.33
AHB (Automatic High Beam) ........................................................................................P.34
Windshield wiper and washer switch ................................................................. P.36
Usage .......................................................................................................................... ..............P.36
Adding washer fluid
*1
Warning messages*1
Emergency flasher switch*1
Hood lock release lever*1
Tilt and telescopic steering control switch*2/tilt and telescopic steering lock
release lever
*1, 2
Adjustment*1
Driving position memory*1, 2
Air conditioning system .......................................................................................... P.55
Usage .......................................................................................................................... ..............P.56
Rear window defogger ......................................................................................................P.55
Audio system.............................................................................................................. P.49
Trunk opener main switch
*1
*1: Refer to “OWNER’S MANUAL”.
*2: If equipped
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1Press the parking brake switch to
check that the parking brake is set.
( P.24)
Parking brake indicator will come on.
2Check that the shift lever is in P
3Firmly depress the brake pedal.
and a message will be dis-
played on the multi-information dis-
play. If it is not displayed, the engine
cannot be started.
4Press the engine switch shortly and firmly.
When operating the engine switch, one short, firm press is enough. It is not necessary
to press and hold the switch.
The engine will crank until it starts or for up to 30 seconds, whichever is less. Continue
depressing the brake pedal until the engine is completely started.
The engine can be started from any engine switch mode.
Engine (Ignition) Switch
Performing the following operations when carrying the electronic key on your person
starts the engine or chan ges engine switch modes.
Starting the engine

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1Stop the vehicle completely.
2Set the parking brake (P.24), and shift the shift lever to P ( P.20).
3Press the engine switch.
4Release the brake pedal and check that “ACCESSORY” or “IGNITION ON” is not
shown on the meter.
Modes can be changed by pressing the engine switch with the brake pedal released. (The
mode changes each time the switch is pressed.)
1Off*
The emergency flashers can be used.
2ACCESSORY mode
Some electrical components such as
the audio system can be used.
“ACCESSORY” will be displayed on
the meter.
3IGNITION ON mode
All electrical components can be used.
“IGNITION ON” will be displayed on
the meter.
*: If the shift lever is in a position other than
P when turning off the engine, the
engine switch will be turned to ACCES-
SORY mode, not to off.
Stopping the engine
Changing engine switch modes

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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
B

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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

What to do if...
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List of Warning/Indicator Lights
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your Lexus dealer. Continu-
ing to drive the vehicle may be dangerous.
(U.S.A.)
Brake system warning light
(Red)
(Canada)
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your Lexus dealer.
Low engine oil pressure warn-
ing light(U.S.A.)Malfunction
indicator lamp
Charging system warning light(Canada)
Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
SRS warning light
(Flashes)
Brake hold operated indicator
(U.S.A.)
ABS warning light(Flashes)(U.S.A.)Parking brake
indicator
(Canada)
(Flashes)
(Canada)
(Red or yellow)
Electric power steering
system warning light
(Yellow)
Brake system warning light
(Flashes or
illuminates)PCS warning light
(Flashes)
RCTA OFF indicator
Slip indicator(Flashes or
illuminates)
RCD OFF indicator (if
equipped)
(Flashes)
Intuitive parking assist OFF
indicator (if equipped)
(Flashes)
PKSB OFF indicator (if
equipped)
For further information, refer to the “OWNER’S MANUAL”.

What to do if...
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See the “OWNER’S MANUAL”
Turn signal indicatorBSM outside rear view mirror
indicators
Headlight indicator (U.S.A.)BSM indicator
Tail light indicator (Canada)Intuitive parking assist OFF
indicator (if equipped)
Headlight high beam indicatorRCTA OFF indicator
Automatic High Beam
indicatorRCD OFF indicator (if
equipped)
Cruise control indicatorPKSB OFF indicator (if
equipped)
Dynamic radar cruise control
indicatorBrake hold standby indicator
Cruise control “SET” indicatorBrake hold operated
indicator
(White or green)LTA indicatorSmart access system with
push-button start indicator
(Flashes in orange)LTA indicatorLow outside temperature
indicator
(Flashes)
Slip indicatorEco Driving Indicator Light
VSC OFF indicator(U.S.A.)Parking brake
indicator
PCS warning light(Canada)
For further information, refer to the “OWNER’S MANUAL”.