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ES350_OM_OM33B64U_(U)3-2. Opening, closing and
locking the doors and trunk
■When the vehicle is not driven for extended periods
●To prevent theft of the vehicle, do not leave the electronic key within 6 ft. (2 m) of the
vehicle.
●The smart access system with push-button start can be deactivated in advance.
(  P. 5 3 3 )
■To operate the system properly
●Make sure to carry the electronic key when operating the system. Do not get the elec-
tronic key too close to the vehicle when op erating the system from the outside of the
vehicle.
Depending on the position and holding condit ion of the electronic key, the key may not
be detected correctly and the system may no t operate properly. (The alarm may go off
accidentally, or the door lock prev ention function may not operate.)
●Do not leave the electronic key inside the trunk.
The key confinement prevention function ma y not operate, depending on the location
of the key (close to a spare tire, the inside edge of the trunk), conditions (inside a metal
bag, close to metallic objects) and the radio waves in the surrounding area. (P. 1 0 1 )
■If the smart access system with push-button start does not operate properly
●Locking and unlocking the doors and open ing the trunk: Use the mechanical key.
(  P. 499)
●Starting the engine:  P. 5 0 0
■Customization
Settings (e. g. smart access system with push-button start) can be changed.
(Customizable features: P. 5 3 3 )
■If the smart access system with push-butto n start has been deactivated in a customized
setting
●Locking and unlocking the d oors and opening the trunk:
Use the wireless remote control or mechanical key. ( P. 93, 499)
●Starting the engine and changing engine switch modes: P. 5 0 0
●Stopping the engine: P. 1 5 2

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ES350_OM_OM33B64U_(U)7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Tires
Check if the treadwear indicators are showing on the tires. Also check the tires
for uneven wear, such as excessive wear on one side of the tread.
Check the spare tire condition and pressure if not rotated.
New tread
Wo r n t r e a d
Treadwear indicator
The location of treadwear indicators is shown by a “TWI” or “ ” mark, etc., molded
into the sidewall of each tire.
Replace the tires if the treadwear indicators are showing on a tire.
Rotate the tires in the order shown.
To equalize tire wear and extend tire life,
Lexus recommends that tire rotation is
carried out at the same interval as tire
inspection.
Do not fail to initialize the tire pressure
warning system after tire rotation.
Replace or rotate tires in accordance with maintenance schedules and tread-
wear.
Checking tires
Tire rotation
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4868-2. Steps to take in an emergency
ES350_OM_OM33B64U_(U)*: Documentation relating to the wheel lock key, such as the registration and I.D. card, is
inside the glove box.
Location of the spare tire, jack and tools
Jack handle
Towing eyelet
Jack
Wheel nut wrench Spare tire
Screwdriver
Wheel lock key
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4958-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
WA R N I N G
■When using the compact spare tire
●Remember that the compact spare tire provid ed is specifically designed for use with
your vehicle. Do not use your compact spare tire on another vehicle.
●Do not use more than one compact spare tire simultaneously.
●Replace the compact spare tire with a standard tire as soon as possible.
●Avoid sudden acceleration, ab rupt steering, sudden braking and shifting operations
that cause sudden engine braking.
■When the compact spare tire is attached
The vehicle speed may not be correctly detected, and the following systems may not
operate correctly:
■Speed limit when using the compact spare tire
Do not drive at speeds in excess of 50 mph (80 km/h) when a compact spare tire is
installed on the vehicle.
The compact spare tire is not designed for driving at high speeds. Failure to observe
this precaution may lead to an accident causing death or serious injury.
■After using the tools and jack
Before driving, make sure all the tools and jack are securely in place in their storage
location to reduce the possibility of personal injury during a collision or sudden brak-
ing.
NOTICE
■Driving with tire chains and the compact spare tire
Do not fit tire chains to the compact spare tire.
Tire chains may damage the vehicle body and adversely affect driving performance.
■When replacing the tires
When removing or fitting the wheels, tires or the tire pressure warning valve and trans-
mitter, contact your Lexus dealer as the tire pressure warning valve and transmitter
may be damaged if not handled correctly.
• ABS & Brake assist
•VSC
•TRAC
•Cruise control
• Dynamic radar cruise control
(if equipped)
• PCS (if equipped)
•EPS • LDA (Lane Departure Alert with
steering control) (if equipped)
• Rear view monitor system
(if equipped)
• Intuitive parking assist (if equipped)
• Navigation system (if equipped)

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5259-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
Ti r e s i z e ( P. 5 2 6 )
DOT and Tire Identification Number (TIN) ( P. 5 2 5 )
Location of treadwear indicators (P. 4 3 6 )
Tire ply composition and materials
Plies are layers of rubber-coated parallel co rds. Cords are the strands which form the
plies in a tire.
Radial tires or bias-ply tires
A radial tire has “RADIAL” on the sidewall. A tire not marked “RADIAL” is a bias-ply
tire.
TUBELESS or TUBE TYPE
A tubeless tire does not have a tube and air is directly put into the tire. A tube type tire
has a tube inside the tire and the tube maintains the air pressure.
Load limit at maximum cold tire inflation pressure ( P. 5 2 9 )
Maximum cold tire inflation pressure ( P. 5 2 9 )
This means the pressure to which a tire may be inflated.
Uniform tire quality grading
For details, see “Uniform Tire Quality Grading” that follows.
Summer tires or all season tires ( P. 4 4 0 )
An all season tire has “M+S” on the sidewall. A tire not marked “M+S” is a summer
tire.
“TEMPORARY USE ONLY”
A compact spare tire is identified by the phrase “TEMPORARY USE ONLY” molded
on its sidewall. This tire is design ed for temporary emergency use only.
DOT symbol*
Tire Identification Number (TIN)
Tire manufacturer’s identification
mark
Ti r e s i z e c o d e
Manufacturer’s optional tire type
code (3 or 4 letters)
Manufacturing week
Manufacturing year
*: The DOT symbol certifies that the tire co nforms to applicable Federal Motor Vehicle
Safety Standards.
Typical DOT and Tire Identification Number (TIN)
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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