ES350_OM_OM33C68U_(U)
1474-1. Before driving
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Driving
NOTICE
■When driving the vehicle
●Do not depress the accelerator and brake pedals at the same time during driving, as
this may restrain the engine output.
●Do not use the accelerator pedal or depress the accelerator and brake pedals at the
same time to hold the vehicle on a hill.
■When parking the vehicle
Always set the parking brake, and shift the shift lever to P. Failure to do so may cause
the vehicle to move or the vehicle may accelerate suddenly if the accelerator pedal is
accidentally depressed.
■Avoiding damage to vehicle parts
●Do not turn the steering wheel fully in either direction and hold it there for an
extended period of time.
Doing so may damage the power steering motor.
●When driving over bumps in the road, drive as slowly as possible to avoid damaging
the wheels, underside of the vehicle, etc.
■If you get a flat tire while driving
A flat or damaged tire may cause the follo wing situations. Hold the steering wheel
firmly and gradually depress the brake pedal to slow down the vehicle.
●It may be difficult to control your vehicle.
●The vehicle will make abnormal sounds or vibrations.
●The vehicle will lean abnormally.
Information on what to do in case of a flat tire ( →P. 4 9 1 )
■When encountering flooded roads
Do not drive on a road that has flooded after heavy rain etc. Doing so may cause the
following serious damage to the vehicle:
●Engine stalling
●Short in electrical components
●Engine damage caused by water immersion
In the event that you drive on a flooded road and the vehicle is flooded, be sure to have
your Lexus dealer check the following:
●Brake function
●Changes in quantity and quality of oil and fluid used for the engine, automatic trans-
mission, etc.
●Lubricant condition for the bearings and susp ension joints (where possible), and the
function of all joints, bearings, etc.
568Alphabetical index
ES350_OM_OM33C68U_(U)
EngineAccessory mode................................. 155
Compartment ....................................... 431
Engine switch ........................................ 154
Hood ........................................................ 429
How to start the engine ................... 154
Identification number ........................ 517
If the engine will not start............... 502
Ignition switch (engine switch)..... 154
Overheating .......................................... 510
Engine compartment cover ............. 432
Engine coolant Capacity ................................................ 520
Checking................................................436
Preparing and checking before winter ....................................263
Engine coolant temperature gauge .........................................................76
Engine immobilizer system ................. 65
Engine oil Capacity .................................................. 518
Checking................................................433
Preparing and checking before winter ....................................263
Enhanced VSC ..................................... 258
EPS (Electronic Power Steering)Function ..................................................259
Warning light ...................................... 483
Event data recorder (EDR) ...................10 Flat tire ........................................................ 491
Floor mats....................................................26
Fluid
Automatic transmission ....................521
Brake.......................................................... 521
Washer ..................................................... 441
Fog lights
Switch ........................................................ 172
Footwell light...........................................379
Front passenger occupant classification system ............................44
Front personal lights ........................... 380
Front seats Adjustment............................................... 116
Cleaning................................................... 417
Correct driving posture .................... 28
Driving position memory................... 117
Head restraints .......................................121
Power easy access system ............... 117
Seat heaters .......................................... 378
Seat position memory .........................117
Seat ventilators.................................... 378
Front side marker lights
Light switch.............................................165
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 467
Wattage ................................................. 524
Front turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 465
Turn signal lever ...................................163
Wattage ................................................. 524F
