2018 Lexus ES350 trunk

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Interior features
Open (press the button)
Unlock with the mechanical key
Lock with the mechanical key
●The glove box light turns on when the tail lights are on.
●The trunk opener main switch is located in the glove box. (→P. 102)
●The partition inside the glove box can be removed. ( →P. 455)
Push the knob to release the lock, and
lift the armrest to open fully.
●The console box light turns on when the tail lights are on.
Glove box
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Console box
●The tray slides forward/backward and can be
removed.
WARNING
When using the console box with half-open, do not apply too much load on the arm-
rest. Doing so may damage the armrest and may cause you to injure yourself.

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Trunk features
Raise the hooks when needed.
The cargo hooks are provided for
securing loose items.
Cargo hooks
WARNING
To avoid injury, always return
the cargo hooks to their stow ed positions when not in use.
Grocery bag hooks

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Interior features
Pull the lever upwards when lifting
the luggage mat up.
The lever can be hooked on the
edge of the trunk.
Luggage mat
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NOTICE
When closing the trunk door, do not leave the luggage mat lever hooked on the edge
of the trunk. The luggage mat may get damaged.

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Interior features
Long objects can be loaded into the vehicle by utilizing the trunk space and rear
seat area.
Fold down the armrest.
Fold down the handle and open the
armrest door.
Trunk storage extension
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2
WARNING
Ensure that the armrest door is closed when not in use. In the event of sudden braking,
items stored in the trunk may be thrown fo rward into the cabin, resulting in injury.

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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.
Tires
• 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.
WARNING
■If the engine is running
Turn the engine off and ensure that there is adequate ventilation before performing
maintenance checks.

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When installing, reverse the steps
listed.
After installing the bulb base, reinstall
the fender liner and install the clips
and screw.
■Rear turn signal lights
Open the trunk lid and remove
the cover.
Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.
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Maintenance and care
Remove the light bulb.
When installing, reverse the steps listed.
■Back-up lightsOpen the trunk lid.
For the left side (vehicles with
power trunk opener and closer
only): Pry out each side of the
trunk closer switch in turn by
inserting a screwdriver into the
base.
To prevent damage, cover the tip of
the screwdriver with a rag.
Remove the clips on whichever
side you are replacing and open
the cover of the trunk lid.
Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.
When installing, pass the wire around
the connector rib and make sure that
it does not rest on top of the connec-
tor rib.
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Connector rib
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4798-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
■While towing
If the engine is not running, the power assist for the brakes and steering will not function,
making steering and br aking more difficult.
■Wheel nut wrench
Wheel nut wrench is installed in trunk. ( →P. 492)
WARNING
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
■When towing the vehicle
■While towing
●When towing using cables or chains, avoid sudden starts, etc. which place excessive
stress on the eyelet, cables or chains. The towing eyelet, cables or chains may
become damaged, broken debris may hit people and cause serious damage.
●Do not turn the engine switch off.
There is a possibility that the steering w heel is locked and cannot be operated.
■Installing towing eyelet to the vehicle
Make sure that towing eyelet is installed securely.
If not securely installed, towing ey elets may come loose during towing.
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the vehicle when towing using a wheel-lift type truck
●Do not tow the vehicle from the rear when the engine switch is off. The steering lock
mechanism is not strong enough to hold the front wheels straight.
●When raising the vehicle, ensure adequate ground cleara nce for towing at the oppo-
site end of the raised vehicle. Without ad equate clearance, the vehicle could be dam-
aged while being towed.
■To prevent damage to the vehicle wh en towing with a sling-type truck
Do not tow with a sling-type truck, either from the front or rear.
■To prevent damage to the ve hicle during emergency towing
Do not secure cables or chains to the suspension components.
Be sure to transport the vehicle with the front
wheels raised or with all four wheels raised off
the ground. If the vehicle is towed with the front
wheels contacting the ground, the drivetrain
and related parts may be damaged.