2008 Lexus ES350 towing

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5-1. Essential information
ES350_U_(L/O_0708)
Towing with a wheel lift-type truckFrom the front Release the parking brake.
From the rear Use a towing dolly under the front
wheel.
NOTICE
■To prevent damaging the vehicle
When raising the vehicle, ensure adequate ground clearance for towing at the
opposite end of the raised vehicle. Without adequate clearance, the vehicle could
be damaged while being towed.
NOTICE
■To prevent causing serious damage to the transmission
Never tow this vehicle from the rear with the front wheels on the ground.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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If you have a flat tire
Remove the flat tire and replace it with the spare provided.
■Before jacking up the vehicle
● Stop the vehicle on a hard, flat surface.
● Set the parking brake.
● Shift the shift lever to P.
● Stop the engine.
● Turn on the emergency flashers.
■ Location of the spare tire, jack and tools
Jack
Jack handle
Spare tireCompact spare tire
Wr e n c h
Towing eyelet

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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
ES350_U_(L/O_0708)
If the vehicle becomes stuck
CAUTION
■When attempting to free a stuck vehicle
If you choose to rock the vehicle back and forth to free it, make sure the surround-
ing area is clear, to avoid striking other vehicles, objects or persons. The vehicle
may also lunge forward or lunge back suddenly as it becomes free. Use extreme
caution.
■When shifting the shift lever
Be careful not to shift the shift lever with the accelerator pedal depressed.
This may lead to unexpected rapid acceleration of the vehicle that may cause an
accident and result in death or serious injury.
NOTICE
■To avoid damaging the transmission and other components
●Avoid spinning the wheels and do not rev the engine.
●If the vehicle remains stuck after trying these procedures, the vehicle may require
towing to be freed.
Carry out the following procedures if the tires spin or the vehicle becomes
stuck in mud, dirt, or snow.
●Stop the engine. Set the parking brake and put the shift lever in P.
● Remove the mud, snow, or sand from around the stuck tire.
● Place wood, stones or some other material to help provide trac-
tion under the tires.
● Restart the engine.
● Carefully apply the accelerator to free the vehicle.

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6-1. Specifications
Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.)
Dimensions and weight
*: Unladen vehicle
Overall length191.1 in. (4855 mm)
Overall width71.7 in. (1820 mm)
Overall height *57.1 in. (1450 mm)
Wheelbase109.3 in. (2775 mm)
Tr e a dFront62.0 in. (1575 mm)
Rear61.6 in. (1565 mm)
Vehicle capacity weight
(Occupants + luggage)900 lb. (410 kg)
Towing capacity
(trailer weight + cargo weight)1000 lb. (450 kg)

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6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
ES350_U_(L/O_0708)
Tires and wheelsType A
Ti r e s i z eP215/55R17 93V
Tire inflation pressure
(Recommended cold tire inflation
pressure)
Driving under normal conditions Front:
30 psi (210 kPa, 2.1 kgf/cm
2 or bar)
Rear:
30 psi (210 kPa, 2.1 kgf/cm
2 or bar)
Spare:
30 psi (210 kPa, 2.1 kgf/cm
2 or bar)
When driving at high speeds above 100 mph
(160 km/h), in countries where such speeds are
permitted by law, add 4.3 psi (30 kPa, 0.3 kgf/
cm
2 or bar) to the front tires and rear tires.
Never exceed the maximum cold tire inflation
pressure indicated on the tire sidewall.
Towing a trailer
Front:
32 psi (220 kPa, 2.1 kgf/cm
2 or bar)
Rear:
32 psi (220 kPa, 2.1 kgf/cm
2 or bar)
Spare:
32 psi (220 kPa, 2.1 kgf/cm
2 or bar)
Wheel size17 × 7J
Wheel nut torque76 ft•lbf (103 N•m, 10.5 kgf•m)

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6-1. Specifications
ES350_U_(L/O_0708)Ty p e B
Ti r e s i z eP215/55R17 93V,
T155/70D17 110M (spare)
Tire inflation pressure
(Recommended cold tire inflation
pressure)
Driving under normal conditions
Front:
30 psi (210 kPa, 2.1 kgf/cm
2 or bar)*
Rear:
30 psi (210 kPa, 2.1 kgf/cm
2 or bar)*
Spare:
60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kgf/cm
2 or bar)
*:When driving at high speeds above 100 mph (160 km/h), in countries where such
speeds are permitted by law, add 4.3 psi
(30 kPa, 0.3 kgf/cm
2 or bar) to the front
tires and rear tires. Never exceed the max-
imum cold tire inflation pressure indicated
on the tire sidewall.
Towing a trailer Front:
32 psi (220 kPa, 2.1 kgf/cm
2 or bar)
Rear:
32 psi (220 kPa, 2.1 kgf/cm
2 or bar)
Wheel size17 × 7J, 17 × 4T (spare)
Wheel nut torque76 ft•lbf (103 N•m, 10.5 kgf•m)

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Alphabetical index
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Brake assist .............................................. 157
Break-in tips ............................................. 107
CareExterior ................................................... 282
Interior..................................................... 285
Seat belts ............................................... 286
Cargo capacity ....................................... 163
Cargo hooks ...........................................270
CD changer ............................................. 199
CD player.................................................. 199
Chains......................................................... 169
Child restraint system Booster seats, definition.................... 93
Booster seats, installation ..................97
Convertible seats, definition ........... 93
Convertible seats, installation .........97
Front passenger occupant
classification system ........................ 88
Infant seats, definition ......................... 93
Infant seats, installation........................97
Installing CRS with lower
anchorages ........................................ 100
Installing CRS with seatbelts ...........97
Installing CRS with top straps ........ 101
Child safety
Airbag precautions ............................. 83
Battery precautions................ 314, 402
Child restraint system ........................ 93
Child-protectors................................... 38
How your child should wear the seatbelt ........................................... 53
Installing child restraints .................... 96
Moon roof precautions ..................... 66 Power window lock switch ..............60
Power window precautions ............ 62
Removed electronic key battery
precautions........................................333
Seat belt comfort guide .......................51
Seat belt extender precautions......55
Seat belt precautions .......................... 54
Seat heater precautions.................. 263
Trunk precautions................................. 42
Child-protectors ......................................38
Cigarette lighter..................................... 261
Cleaning
Exterior....................................................282
Interior .................................................... 285
Seat belts ............................................... 286
Clock ......................................................... 259
Compass .................................................. 277
Condenser ..............................................309
Console box ............................................ 251
Cooling system
Engine overheating.......................... 403
Cornering assist sensors ......................151
Cruise control Cruise control....................................... 139
Dynamic radar cruise control........142
Cup holders ............................................ 254
Curtain shield airbags.............................77
Customizable features .......................433
Daytime running light system ........... 133
Defogger Rear window ......................................... 189
Side mirror.............................................. 189
Dimension............................................... 408
Dinghy towing ......................................... 180
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Alphabetical index
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Tire informationGlossary ................................................ 426
Size ........................................................... 423
Tire identification number ............. 423
Uniform tire quality grading..........424
Tires
Chains ....................................................... 169
Checking ................................................. 316
If you have a flat tire.......................... 384
Inflation pressure ............................... 324
Inflation pressure sensor.................. 317
Information.............................................. 421
Replacing............................................... 384
Rotating tires .......................................... 316
Size ............................................................. 415
Snow tires.................................................. 171
Spare tire ............................................... 384
Tools .......................................................... 384
Total load capacity................................. 166
Towing
Dinghy towing...................................... 180
Emergency towing ........................... 352
Trailer towing......................................... 173
TRAC .......................................................... 157
Traction control ...................................... 157
Trip meter.................................................. 122
Trunk Extending a space ............................ 268
Opener........................................................ 41
Trunk light
Trunk light ................................................. 42
Wattage ................................................... 417 Turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ........................343
Switch........................................................ 120
Wattage ....................................................417
Vanity lights Vanity lights ......................................... 258
Wattage ....................................................417
Vanity mirrors ........................................258
Vehicle identification number .........409
Vehicle stability control....................... 157
Ventilators ............................................... 263
VSC............................................................. 157
Warning buzzers Brake system........................................362
Downshifting ........................................... 119
Open door ...........................................364
Seat belt reminder .............................364
Warning lights
Anti-lock brake system ...................363
Brake assist system ...........................363
Brake system........................................362
Charging system................................363
Low fuel level .......................................364
Low tire pressure warning light ........................................................364
Malfunction indicator lamp ...........363
Master warning light.........................364
Open door ............................................364
Pre-collision system..........................363
Pretensioners .......................................363
Rear light failure warning light .....364
Seat belt reminder light...................364
SRS airbags...........................................363
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*: Refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.