2017 Lexus ES350 Owner's Manuals

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Winter driving tips
●Use fluids that are appropriate to the prevailing outside temperatures.
•Engine oil
• Engine coolant
•Washer fluid
●Have a service technician inspect the condition of the battery.
●Have the vehicle fitted with four snow tires or purchase a set of tire chains for
the front tires.
Ensure that all tires are the specified size and brand, and that chains match the size of
the tires.
Perform the following according to the driving conditions:
●Do not try to forcibly open a window or move a wiper that is frozen. Pour
warm water over the frozen area to melt the ice. Wipe away the water imme-
diately to prevent it from freezing.
●To ensure proper operation of the climate control system fan, remove any
snow that has accumulated on the air inlet vents in front of the windshield.
●Check for and remove any excess ice or snow that may have accumulated on
the exterior lights, vehicle’s roof, chassis, around the tires or on the brakes.
●Remove any snow or mud from the bottom of your shoes before getting in the
vehicle.
Accelerate the vehicle slowly, keep a safe distance between you and the vehicle
ahead, and drive at a reduced speed suitable to road conditions.
Carry out the necessary preparations and inspections before driving the vehi-
cle in winter. Always drive the vehicle in a manner appropriate to the prevail-
ing weather conditions.
Preparation for winter
Before driving the vehicle
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●Park the vehicle and move the shift lever to P without setting the parking
brake. The parking brake may freeze up, preventing it from being released. If
the vehicle is parked without setting the
parking brake, make sure to block the
wheels.
Failure to do so may be dangerous because it may cause the vehicle to move
unexpectedly, possibly leading to an accident.
●If the vehicle is parked without setting the parking brake, confirm that the shift
lever cannot be moved out of P*.
*: The shift lever will be locked if it is attempted to be shifted from P to any other position without depressing the brake pedal. If the shift lever can be shifted from P, there may
be a problem with the shift lock system. Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus
dealer immediately.
Use the correct tire chain size when mounting the tire chains.
Chain size is regulated for each tire size.
XSide chain
0.12 in. (3 mm) in diameter
0.39 in. (10 mm) in width
1.18 in. (30 mm) in length
XCross chain
0.16 in. (4 mm) in diameter
0.55 in. (14 mm) in width
0.98 in. (25 mm) in length
Regulations regarding the use of tire chains vary depending on location and type
of road. Always check local regulations before installing chains.
■Tire chain installation
Observe the following precautions wh en installing and removing chains:
●Install and remove tire chains in a safe location.
●Install tire chains on the front tires. Do not install tire chains on the rear tires.
●Install tire chains on front tires as tightly as possible. Retighten chains after driving 1 /4
 1/2 mile (0.5  1.0 km).
●Install tire chains following the instructions provided with the tire chains.
When parking the vehicle
Selecting tire chains
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2
3
4
5
6
Regulations on the use of tire chains

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Driving
If heavy snow or icy condition is expected, 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 windsh ield wiper position

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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 ve
hicle 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, abrupt 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 5 )
Failure to do so may result in damage to the wipers and/or the hood.

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5-1. Basic OperationsLexus Display Audio system .......................................... 270
Steering wheel audio switches........................................ 276
Mobile Assistant..........................277
USB/AUX ports ......................... 279
5-2. Setup Setup menu .................................. 282
General settings......................... 283
Voice settings .............................. 286
Display settings ........................... 287
5-3. Using the audio system Selecting the audio source ..........................................288
Optimal use of the audio system .......................................... 289
Audio settings.............................. 290
Audio menu screen operation .................................... 293
5-4. Using the radio Radio operation .......................... 296
5-5. Playing an audio CD and MP3/WMA/AAC discs
CD player operation ................302
5-6. Using an external device Listening to an iPod ...................309
Using USB memory device............................................ 313
Using the AUX port ...................317

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5-7. Connecting Bluetooth®
Steps for using Bluetooth®
devices ..........................................318
Registering a Bluetooth
®
device .......................................... 320
Selecting a Bluetooth
®
device ............................................ 321
Connecting a Bluetooth
®
audio player ...............................322
Connecting a Bluetooth
®
phone ...........................................323
Displaying a Bluetooth
®
device details ............................ 324
Detailed Bluetooth
®
settings.........................................325
5-8. Bluetooth
® Audio
Listening to Bluetooth
®
Audio ............................................328
5-9. Bluetooth
® Phone
Using a Bluetooth
®
Phone ...........................................329
Making a call ................................. 331
Receiving a call ...........................334
Speaking on the phone ............335
Using a Bluetooth
®
phone message ........................ 337
Using the steering wheel switches .......................................339
Bluetooth
® phone
settings........................................ 340 5-10. Phonebook
Contact settings ......................... 342
Messaging setting...................... 345
5-11. Bluetooth
®
What to do if... (Troubleshooting).................... 346
Bluetooth
®...................................350
5-12. Other function “Information” screen ................. 356
USB photo ....................................358
Weather information ................360
Voice command system ............361

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Lexus Display Audio system∗
Eject a disc.
Disc slot
Except radio and A/V mode: Pause or resume playing a track or file.
Radio and A/V mode: Turn mute on/off.
“TUNE•SCROLL” knob
Select a radio station band, track or file.
Select preset radio stations, or access a desired track or file.
Display the radio top screen.
Display the media top screen.
“PWR•VOL” knob
Press to turn the audio system on/off, and turn to adjust the volume.
∗: If equipped
Use the following buttons to start listening to the audio system.
Lexus Display Audio operation buttons
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2
3
4
5
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7
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