2016 Lexus ES350 wipers

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ES350_OM_OM33B64U_(U)4-6. Driving tips
If heavy snow or icy condition is expe
cted, shift the rest position manually.
Grip the hook section of the wiper arm firmly when shifting the wiper position.
■To rest position
Raise the wiper in line with the wind-
shield until it locks.
You can stand the wipers up for the
rest position.
★ : More than 3.9 in. (10 cm)
■To retract position
Lower the wipers by pressing on the
upper part of the hook section.
Shifting the windshield wiper position

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2634-6. Driving tips
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Driving
WA R N I N G
■Driving with snow tires
Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of accidents.
Failure to do so may result in a loss of vehicle control and cause death or serious injury.
●Use tires of the specified size.
●Maintain the recommended level of air pressure.
●Do not drive in excess of 75 mph (120 km/h), regardless of the type of snow tires
being used.
●Use snow tires on all, not just some wheels.
■Driving with tire chains
Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of accidents.
Failure to do so may result in the vehicle being unable to be driven safely, and may
cause death or serious injury.
●Do not drive in excess of the speed limit specified for the tire chains being used, or 30
mph (50 km/h), whichever is lower.
●Avoid driving on bumpy road surfaces or over potholes.
●Avoid sudden acceleration, ab rupt steering, sudden braking and shifting operations
that cause sudden engine braking.
●Slow down sufficiently before entering a cu rve to ensure that vehicle control is main-
tained.
●Do not use LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) system. (if equipped)
NOTICE
■Repairing or replacing snow tires
Request repairs or replacement of snow tires from Lexus dealers or legitimate tire
retailers.
This is because the removal and attachment of snow tires affects the operation of the
tire pressure warning valves and transmitters.
■Fitting tire chains
The tire pressure warning valves and transmitters may not function correctly when tire
chains are fitted.
■When standing the windshield wipers up
Raise the wipers in line with the windshield. ( P. 2 6 2 )
Failure to do so may result in dama ge to the wipers and/or the hood.

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4097-1. Maintenance and care
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Maintenance and care
■Aluminum wheels
●Remove any dirt immediately by using a neutral detergent. Do not use hard brushes or
abrasive cleaners. Do not use strong or harsh chemical cleaners.
Use the same mild detergent and wax as used on the paint.
●Do not use detergent on the wheels when they are hot, for example after driving for
long distance in the hot weather.
●Wash detergent from the wheels immediately after use.
■Bumpers and side moldings
Do not scrub with abrasive cleaners.
WA R N I N G
■When washing the vehicle
Do not apply water to the inside of the engine compartment. Doing so may cause the
electrical components, etc., to be damaged or catch fire.
■When cleaning the windshield (vehicles with rain-sensing windshield wipers)
●When the upper part of the windshield where the raindrop sensor is located is
touched by hand
●When a wet rag or similar is held close to the raindrop sensor
●If something bumps against the windshield
●If you directly touch the raindrop sensor body or if something bumps into the raindrop
sensor
■Precautions regarding the exhaust pipes and rear bumper diffusers
Exhaust gases cause the exhaust pipes and rear bumper diffusers to become quite hot.
When washing the vehicle, be careful not to touch the pipes and diffusers until they
have cooled sufficiently, as touching hot exhaust pipes and rear bumper diffusers can
cause burns.
■Precaution regarding the Blind Spot Monitor (if equipped)
If the paint of the rear bumper is chipped or scratched, the system may malfunction. If
this occurs, consult your Lexus dealer.
Set the wiper switch to off.
If the switch is in “AUTO”, the wipers may oper-
ate unexpectedly in the following situations,
and may result in hands being caught or other
serious injuries and cause damage to the wiper
blades.
Off

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NOTICE
■To prevent paint deterioration and corrosio
n on the body and components (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 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 wi th soot, oily smoke, mine dust, iron pow-
der or chemical substances
• If the vehicle becomes heavily soiled with dust or mud
• If liquids such as benzene and gaso line are spilled on the paint surface
●If the paint is chipped or scratched, have it repaired immediately.
●To prevent the wheels from corroding, remo ve 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 su rfaces 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 (vehicle s with rain-sensing windshield wipers)
Set the wiper switch to the off position.
If the wiper switch is in “AUTO”, the wipers may operate and the wiper blades may be
damaged.
■When cleaning the windshield
Raise the wipers in line with the windshield. ( P. 2 6 2 )
Failure to do so may result in dama ge to the wipers and/or the hood.
■When using a high pressure car wash
Do not bring the nozzle tip close to boots (rubber or resin manufactured cover), con-
nectors or the following parts. The parts may be damaged if they come into contact
with high-pressure water.
●Traction related parts
●Steering parts
●Suspension parts
●Brake parts

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4197-2. Maintenance
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Maintenance and care
Vehicle exterior
ItemsCheck points
Doors/trunk• Do the doors/trunk operate smoothly?
Engine hood• Does the engine hood lock system work properly?
Fluid leaks• There should not be any signs of fluid leakage after
the vehicle has been parked.
Ti r e s
• Is the tire inflation pressure correct?
• The tires should not be damaged or excessively worn.
• Have the tires been rotated according to the mainte- nance schedule?
• The wheel nuts should not be loose.
Windshield wipers
• The wiper blades should no t show any signs of crack-
ing, splitting, wear, contamination or deformation.
• The wiper blades should clear the windshield without
streaking or skipping.
WA R N I N G
■If the engine is running
Turn the engine off and ensure that there is adequate ventilation before performing
maintenance checks.

570Alphabetical index
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SeatsAdjustment ............................................... 114
Adjustment precautions .................... 114
Child seats/child restraint system installation..............................55
Cleaning .................................................... 411
Driving position memory .................. 115
Head restraints ....................................... 119
Power easy access system .............. 115
Properly sitting in the seat ................ 28
Seat heaters .......................................... 374
Seat position memory......................... 115
Seat ventilators .................................... 374
Sensor Automatic headlight system .......... 162
Inside rear view mirror ..................... 125
Intuitive parking assist ......................220
Lexus Safety System+....................... 178
Rain-sensing windshield wipers ...................................................... 171
Service reminder indicators ............... 70
Shift lever Automatic transmission ................... 156
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ........... 498
Shift lever light ....................................... 375
Shift lock system.................................... 498
Side airbags ............................................... 35
Side marker lights Light switch .............................................. 161
Replacing light bulbs ............. 461, 464 Side mirrors
Adjusting and folding ........................ 126
Blind Spot Monitor ............................247
Linked mirror function when reversing.................................. 127
Mirror position memory ................... 115
Side turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ....................... 464
Turn signal lever ...................................159
Smart access system with push-button start Antenna location................................. 106
Entry functions ....................................... 93
Starting the engine ............................... 151
Snow tires .................................................263
Spare tire ................................................. 485 Inflation pressure..................................519
Storage location .................................486
Spark plug ................................................. 516
Specifications........................................... 512
Speedometer ............................................. 74
Steering lock ............................................ 153 Column lock release .........................154
Steering wheel Adjustment.............................................. 122
Audio switches
*.................................273
Heated steering wheel ................... 374
Power easy access system .............. 115
Steering wheel position memory ............................... 115
Stop lights Replacing light bulbs ....................... 464
Storage feature ..................................... 378
Stuck If the vehicle becomes stuck....... 508

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Sun visors ................................................. 384
Sun shadeRear...........................................................387
Rear door...............................................387
Roof............................................................ 133
Switches Audio remote control switches
*............................................ 273
BSM (Blind spot monitor) switch.................................................... 247
Cruise control switch......................... 217
Door lock switch ...................................95
Driving mode select switch ..........245
Driving position memory switches .................................................. 116
Dynamic radar cruise control switch .................................. 205
Emergency flashers switch .......... 468
Engine switch .......................................... 151
Fog light switch .................................... 168
Garage door opener switches ................................................ 391
Heated steering wheel switch.................................................... 374
Ignition switch ......................................... 151
Intuitive parking assist switch .........221
Light switches ......................................... 161
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) switch ..... 196
Meter control switches ...................... 79
Moon roof switches............................132
Outside rear view mirror switches ................................................ 126
Power door lock switch ....................95
Power window switches ................. 129 Rear sunshade switch ..................... 387
Rear window and outside
rear view mirror defoggers
switch ...................................................368
Seat heater switches ........................ 374
Seat ventilator switches .................. 374
“SOS” button ....................................... 402
Talk switch*......................................... 336
Telephone switches
*...................... 336
Tilt and telescopic steering control switch .................. 122
Tire pressure warning reset switch ...................................................438
Trunk closer switch............................ 100
Trunk opener switch ........................... 99
Trunk opener main switch ............. 100
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance button ...................................................205
VSC OFF switch ............................... 256
Window lock switch .......................... 129
Windshield wipers and washer switch ...........................169
Tachometer ................................................ 74
Tail lights Light switch.............................................. 161
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 464
Talk switch
*............................................ 336
Telephone switches
*.......................... 336
Theft deterrent system Alarm ...........................................................67
Engine immobilizer system ............. 65
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*: For vehicles with navigation system, refer to the
“NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.

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Window glasses ......................................129
Window lock switch ..............................129
WindowsPower windows ................................... 129
Rear window defogger.................. 368
Windshield wiper de-icer ................. 369
Windshield wipers Intermittent windshield wipers with interval adjuster ...... 169
Position.................................................... 262
Rain-sensing windshield wipers .................................................... 170
Winter driving tips................................ 260
Wireless remote control key Battery-Saving Function..................108
Locking/Unlocking.............................. 93
Replacing the battery ........................ 451
WMA disc
*............................................ 299
*: For vehicles with navigation system, refer to the
“NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.