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4-1. Before drivingDriving the vehicle ..................... 140
Cargo and luggage ................... 148
Vehicle load limits ........................ 151
Trailer towing ................................152
Dinghy towing .............................. 153
4-2. Driving procedures Engine (ign ition) switch .............154
Automatic transmission ........... 159
Turn signal lever ...........................163
Parking brake ................................164
4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch ..........................165
Automatic High Beam.............. 168
Fog light switch ............................. 172
Windshield wipers and washer .................................. 173
4-4. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap ....... 177 4-5. Using the driving support
systems
Lexus Safety System+ ............... 180
PCS (Pre-Collision System) ...........187
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering co ntrol) ............. 198
Dynamic radar cruise control............................ 207
Cruise control ...............................219
Intuitive parking assist.............. 222
Lexus parking assist monitor..........................................231
Driving mode select switch ............................................247
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)..... 249 •Blind Spot Monitor function .................................... 252
• Rear Cross Traffic Alert
function .................................... 254
Driving assist systems .............. 257
4-6. Driving tips Winter driving tips..................... 262
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Multi-information display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 80
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 80
When the warning messages are displayed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 488
Parking brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 164
Applying/releasing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 164
Precautions against winter season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 263
Warning buzzer/message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 164, 488
Turn signal lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 163
Headlight switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 165
Headlights/parking lights/tail lights/daytime running lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 165
Fog lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 172
Windshield wiper and washer switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 173
Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 173
Adding washer fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 439
Warning messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 488
Emergency flasher switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 474
Fuel filler door opener. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 178
Refueling method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P . 177
Fuel type/fuel tank capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 518
Trunk opener . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P . 101
Hood lock release lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 427
Tilt and telescopic steering control switch
*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 124
Driving position memory*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 117
Tilt and telescopic steering lock release lever*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 124
Air conditioning system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 366
Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 366
Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 370
Audio system*2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 268
Hands-free system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 3 27
*1: If equipped
*2: For vehicles with navigation system, refer to
“NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
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Instrument cluster
Warning lights inform the driver of malfunctions in the indicated vehicle’s sys-
tems.
*1: These lights turn on when the engine switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode to indicate that a system check is being performed. They will turn off after the engine is
on, or after a few seconds. There may be a ma lfunction in a system if a light does not
come on, or turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
*2: The light flashes or illuminate s to indicate a malfunction.
*3: The light flashes to indicate a malfunction.
Warning lights
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(U.S.A.)
Brake system warning light
(→ P. 482)*1Electric power steering
system warning light
(→ P. 483)
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(Canada)
Brake system warning light
(→ P. 482)*1Slip indicator light
(→ P. 483)
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(U.S.A.)
Malfunction indicator lamp
(→ P. 482)Low fuel level warning light
(→ P. 483)
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(Canada)
Malfunction indicator lamp
(→ P. 482)Seat belt reminder light
(→ P. 483)
*1SRS warning light
(→ P. 482)*1Master warning light
(→ P. 483)
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(U.S.A.)
ABS warning light
(→ P. 482)*1Tire pressure warning light
(→ P. 484)
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ABS warning light
(→ P. 482)
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(if equipped)
“AFS OFF” indicator
(→ P. 484)
*1, 2
(if equipped)
PCS warning light
(→ P. 483)

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ES350_OM_OM06134U_(U)2. Instrument cluster
The indicators inform the driver of the op
erating state of the vehicle’s various sys-
tems.
Indicators
Turn signal indicator
( → P. 163)
(if equipped)
Intuitive parking assist
indicator ( →P. 222)
(U.S.A.)
Headlight indicator
(→ P. 165)*1, 2Slip indicator light
(→ P. 258)
(Canada)
Tail light indicator
(→ P. 165) *1VSC OFF indicator
(→ P. 259)
Headlight high beam
indicator ( →P. 166)
*1, 3
(if equipped)
PCS warning light
(→ P. 190)
(if equipped)
Automatic High Beam
indicator ( →P. 168) *4, 5
(if equipped)
BSM outside rear view
mirror indicators
(→ P. 249)
Fog light indicator
( → P. 172)
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“AIR BAG ON/OFF”
indicator ( →P. 44)
*1Eco Driving Indicator
Light ( →P. 84)
Cruise control indicator
( → P. 215, 219)
(U.S.A.)
Parking brake indicator
(→ P. 164)
(if equipped)
Radar cruise control
indicator ( →P. 207)
(Canada)
Parking brake indicator
(→ P. 164)
Cruise control “SET”
indicator ( →P. 219)
*7Low outside temperature
indicator ( →P. 76)
(if equipped)
LDA indicator ( →P. 198)

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4Driving
4-1. Before drivingDriving the vehicle ...................... 140
Cargo and luggage .................... 148
Vehicle load limits .........................151
Trailer towing ................................ 152
Dinghy towing .............................. 153
4-2. Driving procedures Engine (ignition) switch ............ 154
Automatic transmission............ 159
Turn signal lever........................... 163
Parking brake ............................... 164
4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch .......................... 165
Automatic High Beam .............. 168
Fog light switch ............................ 172
Windshield wipers and washer.................................. 173
4-4. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap........177 4-5. Using the driving support
systems
Lexus Safety System+ ............... 180
PCS (Pre-Collision System) .......... 187
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) ............. 198
Dynamic radar cruise control............................ 207
Cruise control .............................. 219
Intuitive parking assist .............. 222
Lexus parking assist monitor ......................................... 231
Driving mode select switch ........................................... 247
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ..... 249 • Blind Spot Monitor function .................................... 252
• Rear Cross Traffic Alert function .................................... 254
Driving assist systems .............. 257
4-6. Driving tips Winter driving tips ..................... 262

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ES350_OM_OM06134U_(U)4-1. Before driving
■Breaking in your new Lexus
To extend the life of the vehicle, observin
g the following precautions is recommended:
●For the first 186 miles (300 km):
Avoid sudden stops.
●For the first 621 miles (1000 km):
• Do not drive at extremely high speeds.
• Avoid sudden acceleration.
• Do not drive continuously in low gears.
• Do not drive at a constant speed for extended periods.
■Drum-in-disc type parking brake system
Your vehicle has a drum-in-disc type parking brake system. This type of brake system
needs bedding-down of the brake shoes peri odically or whenever the parking brake
shoes and/or drum are replaced. Have your Lexus dealer perform the bedding down
operation.
■Operating your vehicle in a foreign country
Comply with the relevant vehicle registration laws and confirm the availability of the cor-
rect fuel. ( →P. 525)
■Eco-friendly driving
→ P. 84
■Customization
Setting of Eco Driving Indicator Light can be changed.
(Customizable features: →P. 538)

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WARNING
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
■When starting the vehicle
Always keep your foot on the brake pedal while stopped with the engine running. This
prevents the vehicle from creeping.
■When driving the vehicle
●Do not drive if you are unfamiliar with the location of the brake and accelerator ped-
als to avoid depressing the wrong pedal.
• Accidentally depressing the accelerator pedal instead of the brake pedal will
result in sudden acceleration that may lead to an accident.
• When backing up, you may twist your body around, leading to a difficulty in oper-
ating the pedals. Make sure to operate the pedals properly.
• Make sure to keep a correct driving po sture even when moving the vehicle only
slightly. This allows you to depress th e brake and accelerator pedals properly.
• Depress the brake pedal using your right foot. Depressing the brake pedal using your left foot may delay re sponse in an emergency, resulting in an accident.
●Do not drive the vehicle over or stop the vehicle near flammable materials.
The exhaust system and exhaust gases can be extremely hot. These hot parts may
cause a fire if there is any flammable material nearby.
●During normal driving, do not turn off the engine. Turning the engine off while driving
will not cause loss of steering or braking control, but the power assist to these systems
will be lost. This will make it more difficult to steer and brake, so you should pull over
and stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.
However, in the event of an emergency, such as if it becomes impossible to stop the
vehicle in the normal way: →P. 475
●Use engine braking (downshift) to maintain a safe speed when driving down a steep
hill.
Using the brakes continuously may cause th e brakes to overheat and lose effective-
ness. ( →P. 160)
●Do not adjust the positions of the steering wheel, the seat, or the inside or outside rear
view mirrors while driving.
Doing so may result in a loss of vehicle control.
●Always check that all passengers’ arms, heads or other parts of their body are not
outside the vehicle.
●Do not drive in excess of the speed limit. Even if the legal speed limit permits it, do not
drive over 85 mph (140 km/h) unless your vehicle has high-speed capability tires.
Driving over 85 mph (140 km/h ) may result in tire failure, loss of control and possible
injury. Be sure to consult a tire dealer to determine whether the tires on your vehicle
are high-speed capability tires or no t before driving at such speeds.

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WARNING
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
■When driving on slippery road surfaces
●Sudden braking, acceleration and steering
may cause tire slippage and reduce your
ability to control the vehicle.
●Sudden acceleration, engine braking due to shifting, or changes in engine speed
could cause the vehicle to skid, resulting in an accident.
●After driving through a puddle , lightly depress the brake pedal to make sure that the
brakes are functioning properly. Wet brake pads may prevent the brakes from func-
tioning properly. If the brakes on only on e side are wet and not functioning properly,
steering control may be affected.
■When shifting the shift lever
●Do not let the vehicle roll backward while the shift lever is in a driving position, or roll
forward while the shift lever is in R.
Doing so may cause the engine to stall or lead to poor brake and steering perfor-
mance, resulting in an accide nt or damage to the vehicle.
●Do not shift the shift lever to P while the vehicle is moving.
Doing so can damage the transmission and may result in a loss of vehicle control.
●Do not shift the shift lever to R while the vehicle is moving forward.
Doing so can damage the transmission and may result in a loss of vehicle control.
●Do not shift the shift lever to a driving position while the vehicle is moving backward.
Doing so can damage the transmission and may result in a loss of vehicle control.
●Shifting the shift lever to N while the vehicle is moving will disengage the engine from
the transmission. Engine braking is not available when N is selected.
●Be careful not to shift the shift lever with the accelerator pedal depressed. Shifting the
shift lever to a gear other than P or N may lead to unexpected rapid acceleration of
the vehicle that may cause an accident and result in death or serious injury.
■If you hear a squealing or scraping noise (brake pad wear limit indicators)
Have the brake pads checked and replaced by your Lexus dealer as soon as possible.
Rotor damage may result if the pads are not replaced when needed.
It is dangerous to drive the vehicle when the wear limits of the brake pads and/or those
of the brake discs are exceeded.