2018 Lexus ES350 Owner's Manuals / LEXUS 2018 ES350 OWNER'S MANUAL (OM06134U)

561What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
ES350_OM_OM06134U_(U)
●Did you press the engine switch while firmly depressing the brake pedal?
(→ P. 154)
●Is the shift lever in P? ( →P. 156)
●Is the electronic key anywhere detectable inside the vehicle? ( →P. 108)
●Is the steering wheel unlocked? (→ P. 157)
●Is the electronic key battery weak or depleted?
In this case, the engine can be started in a temporary way. (→P. 505)
●Is the battery discharged? ( →P. 506)
●Is the engine switch in IGNITION ON mode?
If you cannot release the shift lever by depressing the brake pedal with the
engine switch in IGNITION ON mode (→ P. 162)
●It is locked automatically to prevent theft of the vehicle. ( →P. 156)
●Is the window lock switch pressed?
The power window except for the one at the driver’s seat cannot be operated
if the window lock switch is pressed. ( →P. 131)
●The auto power off function will be operated if the vehicle is left in ACCES-
SORY or IGNITION ON mode (the engine is not running) for a period of
time. ( →P. 156)
If you think something is wrong
The engine does not start
The shift lever cannot be shifted from P even if you depress the brake
pedal
The steering wheel cannot be turned after the engine is stopped
The windows do not open or close by operating the power window
switches
The engine switch is turned off automatically

562What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
ES350_OM_OM06134U_(U)
●The seat belt reminder light is flashing
Are the driver and the front passe nger wearing the seat belts? (→P. 483)
●The parking brake indicator is on
Is the parking brake released? ( →P. 164)
Depending on the situation, other types of warning buzzer may also sound.
(→ P. 482, 488)
●Did anyone inside the vehicle open a door during setting the alarm?
The sensor detects it and the alarm sounds. (→ P. 67)
To stop the alarm, turn the engine switch to IGNITION ON mode or start the
engine.
●Is the electronic key left inside the vehicle or the moon roof opened?
Check the message on the multi-information display. (→ P. 488)
●When a warning light turns on or a warning message is displayed, refer to
P. 482, 488.
●Stop the vehicle in a safe place and repl ace the flat tire with the spare tire.
(→ P. 491)
●Try the procedure for when the vehicle becomes stuck in mud, dirt, or snow.
(→ P. 513)
A warning buzzer sounds during driving
An alarm is activated and the horn sounds
A warning buzzer sounds when leaving the vehicle
A warning light turns on or a warning message is displayed
When a problem has occurred
If you have a flat tire
The vehicle becomes stuck

563What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
ES350_OM_OM06134U_(U)

564Alphabetical index
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Alphabetical index
A/CAir conditioning filter....................... 455
Automatic air conditioning system ................................................. 366
Micro dust and pollen filter ..........................................................371
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)
Function .................................................. 257
Warning light .......................................482
Adaptive Front-lighting System (AFS) ..................................................... 484
AFS (Adaptive Front-lighting System) .................................................. 484
Air conditioning filter .......................... 455
Air conditioning system Air conditioning filter....................... 455
Automatic air conditioning system ................................................. 366
Micro dust and pollen filter ..........................................................371 Airbags
Airbag operating conditions ............ 41
Airbag precautions for your child ........................................37
Airbag warning light ........................ 482
Correct driving posture .................... 28
Curtain shield airbag operating conditions ......................... 41
Curtain shield airbag precautions ...........................................37
Front passenger occupant classification system......................... 44
General airbag precautions ............37
Locations of airbags............................ 35
Modification and disposal of airbags............................................... 40
Side airbag operating conditions ............................................... 41
Side airbag precautions .....................37
Side and curtain shield airbags operating conditions ......................... 41
Side and curtain shield airbags precautions ..........................37
SRS airbags ............................................. 35
Alarm ............................................................ 67 Warning buzzer................................. 482
Anchor brackets...................................... 55
Antennas (smart access system with push-button start) .................... 108
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Function .................................................. 257
Warning light ....................................... 482
Approach warning (dynamic radar cruise control).......................... 214
Armrest .................................................... 388
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Armrest door ...........................................391
Assist grip ................................................ 392
Audio input...............................................277
Audio system
*....................................... 268
Audio input............................................ 277
AUX port............................................... 277
Bluetooth
® audio ..............................326
CD player ............................................. 300
iPod ...........................................................307
MP3/WMA disc .............................. 300
Optimal use ..........................................287
Portable music player ....................... 315
Radio ........................................................294
Setup menu .......................................... 280
Steering wheel audio switches ............................................... 274
USB memory .......................................... 311
Automatic air conditioning system .................................................... 366
Automatic headlight leveling system ...................................................... 167
Automatic High Beam ........................ 168
Automatic light control system ......................................................165
Automatic transmission ...................... 159 If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ............. 162
AUX port
*...............................................277
Auxiliary box .......................................... 383 Back-up lights
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 469
Wattage ................................................. 524
Battery .......................................................437 If the battery is discharged ................................... 506
Preparing and checking before winter.................................................... 262
Bluetooth
®*
Audio system .........................................316
Hands-free system (for cellular phone) ........................327
Brake Fluid .......................................................... 436
Parking brake ........................................164
Warning light ....................................... 482
Brake assist ..............................................257
Break-in tips ............................................. 142
Brightness control Instrument panel light control ......... 77
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ................249
Care Aluminum wheels ................................ 413
Exterior ..................................................... 412
Interior .......................................................415
Seat belts..................................................416
Cargo capacity ........................................ 151
Cargo hooks .......................................... 384
CD player
*............................................. 300
Chains ........................................................263
B
C
*: For vehicles with navigation system, refer to the
“NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.

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Child restraint systemBooster seats, definition ......................51
Booster seats, installation..................60
Convertible seats, definition ..............51
Convertible seats, installation ........ 58
Front passenger occupant classification system ......................... 44
Infant seats, definition ............................51
Infant seats, installation ...................... 58
Installing CRS with LATCH anchors .....................56
Installing CRS with seat belts ......... 58
Installing CRS with top tether strap ...........................61
Child safety ................................................ 50 Airbag precautions .............................. 37
Battery precautions ...........................438, 509
Child restraint system ...........................51
How your child should wear the seat belt ............................................31
Installing child restraints.....................55
Moon roof precautions.....................137
Power window lock switch .............. 131
Power window precautions .......... 133
Rear door child-protectors .............98
Removed electronic key battery precautions.............. 458
Seat belt extender precautions ........................................... 33
Seat belt precautions .......................... 33
Seat heater precautions..................375
Trunk precautions............................... 104 Child-protectors ..................................... 98
Cleaning
Aluminum wheels ................................ 413
Exterior ..................................................... 412
Interior .......................................................415
Seat belts..................................................416
Clock......................................................... 387
Coat hooks ............................................. 392
Condenser.............................................. 435
Console box .............................................381
Console box light ...................................381
Consumption screen ............................. 86
Cooling system Engine overheating ........................... 510
Cruise control Cruise control ....................................... 219
Dynamic radar cruise control ..... 207
Cup holders............................................ 382
Curtain shield airbags ........................... 35
Customizable features ...................... 538
Daytime running light system............ 166
Defogger Front windshield................................. 370
Outside rear view mirrors ............ 370
Rear window........................................ 370
Dimension ................................................. 516
Dinghy towing ......................................... 153
Display Dynamic radar cruise control ..... 207
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) .................... 198
Multi-information display..................80
Trip information ..................................... 87
Warning message............................ 488
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Display Audio system ......................... 268Display settings .................................. 285
Setup menu .......................................... 280
Do-it-yourself maintenance ............. 425
Door courtesy lights Location .................................................. 377
Wattage ..................................................524
Doors Automatic door locking and unlocking system......................98
Door glasses ........................................... 131
Door lock .................................................. 97
Outside rear view mirrors .............. 128
Rear door child-protector................98
Driver’s seat position memory ........... 117 Driving position memory .................. 118
Memory recall function...................... 119
Power easy access system .............. 117
Driving Break-in tips ...........................................142
Correct driving posture .................... 28
Driving mode select switch .......... 247
Procedures ............................................ 140
Winter drive tips ................................. 262
Dynamic radar cruise control Function ..................................................207
Eco drive mode ......................................247
Eco Driving Indicator............................. 84
EDR (Event data recorder) ...................10 Electric Power Steering (EPS)
Function ..................................................258
Warning light .......................................483
Electronic key ............................................92 Battery-saving function ..................... 110
If the electronic key does not operate properly ............................504
Replacing the battery ...................... 457
Emergency, in case of If a warning buzzer sounds ................................................. 482
If a warning light turns on .............. 482
If a warning message is displayed ....................................... 488
If the battery is discharged........... 506
If the electronic key does not operate properly ........504
If the engine will not start ...............502
If you have a flat tire ............................491
If you think something is wrong ............................................. 480
If your vehicle becomes stuck........................................................513
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency.......... 475
If your vehicle needs to be towed ....................................... 476
If your vehicle overheats ................. 510
Emergency flashers ............................. 474
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EngineAccessory mode................................. 155
Compartment......................................429
Engine switch ........................................ 154
Hood ........................................................ 427
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 ............. 430
Engine coolant Capacity ................................................ 520
Checking................................................434
Preparing and checking before winter .................................... 262
Engine coolant temperature gauge .........................................................76
Engine immobilizer system ................. 65
Engine oil Capacity .................................................. 518
Checking................................................. 431
Preparing and checking before winter .................................... 262
Enhanced VSC ..................................... 257
EPS (Electronic Po wer Steering)
Function ................................................. 258
Warning light ...................................... 483
Event data recorder (EDR) ...................10 Flat tire ........................................................ 491
Floor mats....................................................26
Fluid
Automatic transmission .................... 521
Brake.......................................................... 521
Washer ................................................... 439
Fog lights Switch ........................................................ 172
Footwell light ........................................... 377
Front passenger occupant classification system ............................44
Front personal lights ........................... 378
Front seats Adjustment............................................... 116
Cleaning...................................................415
Correct driving posture .................... 28
Driving position memory................... 117
Head restraints .......................................121
Power easy access system ...............117
Seat heaters .......................................... 376
Seat position memory ......................... 117
Seat ventilators.................................... 376
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