2018 Lexus ES350 engine

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For your information................................... 8
Reading this manual................................... 12
How to search ..............................................13
Pictorial index............................................... 14
1-1. For safe useBefore driving ................................ 26
For safe driving .............................. 28
Seat belts .......................................... 30
SRS airbags ..................................... 35
Front passenger occupant classification system ................. 44
Safety information for children ................................... 50
Child restraint systems .................51
Installing child restraints............. 55
Exhaust gas precautions............ 64
1-2. Theft deterrent system Engine immobilizer system....... 65
Alarm ..................................................67
2. Instrument cluster Warning lights and indicators ...............................72
Gauges and meters ......................76
Multi-information display ..........80
Fuel consumption information ................................... 86 3-1. Key information
Keys .................................................... 92
3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
Doors ................................................. 95
Trunk .................................................. 101
Smart access system with push-butto n start ............ 108
3-3. Adjusting the seats Front seats ....................................... 116
Driving position memory........... 117
Head restraints .............................. 121
3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
Steering wheel .............................. 124
Inside rear view mirror .............. 126
Outside rear view mirrors ...... 128
3-5. Opening, closing the windows and moon roof
Power windows ............................. 131
Moon roof.......................................134
1For safety and security
2Instrument cluster
3Operation of each
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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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7-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior ..................412
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior....................415
7-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ............................. 418
General mainte nance................421
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs.................................... 424
7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions................................ 425
Hood ................................................427
Positioning a floor jack ............ 428
Engine compartment ............... 429
Tires ................................................. 440
Tire inflation pressure .............. 450
Wheels ........................................... 453
Air conditioning filter ............... 455
Electronic key battery.............. 457
Checking and replacing fuses.............................................. 459
Light bulbs .................................... 462 8-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers ...................474
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ... 475
8-2. Steps to take in an emergency If your vehicle needs to be towed ............................... 476
If you think something is wrong................480
Fuel pump shut off system....... 481
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer sounds .... 482
If a warning message is displayed ................................488
If you have a flat tire ....................491
If the engine will not start ........ 502
If the electronic key does not operate properly..................... 504
If the battery is discharged..... 506
If your vehicle overheats.......... 510
If the vehicle becomes stuck ...............................................513
7Maintenance and care8When trouble arises

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For your information
The Owner’s Manual provides instructions on the proper operation of this vehicle. The
driver should read the Owner’s Manual prior to driving the vehicle. Failure to follow the
instructions in the Owner’s Manual could lead to an accident, resulting in death or seri-
ous injury.
Please note that this manual applies to all models and explains all equipment, including
options. Therefore, you may find some expl anations for equipment not installed on your
vehicle.
All specifications provided in this manual are current at the time of printing. However,
because of the Lexus policy of continual pr oduct improvement, we reserve the right to
make changes at any time without notice.
Depending on specifications, th e vehicle shown in the illustrations may differ from your
vehicle in terms of color and equipment.
Approximately five hours after the engine is turned off, you may hear sound coming from
under the vehicle for several minutes. This is the sound of a fuel evaporation leakage
check and, it does not indicate a malfunction.
A wide variety of non-genuine spare parts and accessories for Lexus vehicles are cur-
rently available in the market. You should kn ow that Toyota does not warrant these prod-
ucts and is not responsible fo r their performance, repair, or replacement, or for any
damage they may cause to, or adverse effect they may have on, your Lexus vehicle.
This vehicle should not be modified with non-genuine Lexus products. Modification with
non-genuine Lexus products could affect its performance, safety or durability, and may
even violate governmental regulations. In addition, damage or performance problems
resulting from the modification may not be covered under warranty.
The installation of a mobile two-way radio system in your vehicle could affect electronic
systems such as:
●Multiport fuel injection system/seque ntial multiport fuel injection system
●Dynamic radar cruise control system
●Cruise control system
●Anti-lock brake system
●SRS airbag system
●Seat belt pretensioner system
●Lexus Safety System+
Be sure to check with your Lexus dealer for precautionary measures or special instruc-
tions regarding installation of a mobile two-way radio system.
Main Owner’s Manual
Noise from under vehicle after turning off the engine
Accessories, spare parts and modification of your Lexus
Installation of a mobile two-way radio system

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Your Lexus is equipped with several sophisticated computers that will record certain
data, such as:• Engine speed
• Accelerator status
•Brake status
• Vehicle speed
•Shift position
The recorded data varies according to the ve hicle grade level and options with which it is
equipped. These computers do not record conversations or sounds, and only record
images outside of the vehicle in certain situations.
●Data Transmission
Your vehicle may transmit the data recorded in these computers to Lexus without noti-
fication to you.
●Data usage
Lexus may use the data recorded in these computers to diagnose malfunctions, con-
duct research and development, and improve quality.
Lexus will not disclose the recorded data to a third party except:
• With the consent of the vehicle owner or with the consent of the lessee if the vehicle is leased
• In response to an official request by the police, a court of law or a government
agency
• For use by Lexus in a lawsuit
• For research purposes where the data is not tied to a specific vehicle or vehicle
owner
●Usage of data collected through Le xus Enform (U.S. mainland only)
If your Lexus has Lexus Enform and if you have subscribed to those services, please
refer to the Lexus Enform Telematics Subs cription Service Agreement for information
on data collected and its usage.
●To learn more about the vehicle data collected, used and shared by Lexus,
please visit www.lexus.com/privacyvts/.
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Windshield wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 173
Precautions against winter season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 262
To prevent freezing (windshield wiper de-icer)
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Precautions against car wash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 413
Fuel filler door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 177
Refueling method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P . 177
Fuel type/fuel tank capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 518
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 440
Tire size/inflation pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 522
Winter tires/tire chain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 26 2
Checking/rotation/tire pressure warning system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 440
Coping with flat tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 491
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 427
Opening. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 427
Engine compartment cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 430
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 518
Coping with overheat. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 510
Warning messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 488
Headlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 165
Parking lights/daytime running lights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 165
Fog lights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 172
Turn signal lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 163
Stop/tail lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 165
License plate lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 165
Back-up lights
Shifting the shift lever to R . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 159
Side marker lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 165
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(Replacing method: P. 462, Watts: P. 524)
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Engine switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P . 154
Starting the engine/changing the modes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 154
Emergency stop of the engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 475
When the engine will not start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 502
Warning messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 488
Shift lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 159
Changing the shift position. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 159
Precautions against towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 476
When the shift lever does not move . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 162
Meters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 76
Reading the meters/adjusting the instrument panel light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 76
Warning lights/indicator lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 72
When the warning lights come on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 482
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For safety and security1
1-1. For safe useBefore driving................................. 26
For safe driving .............................. 28
Seat belts .......................................... 30
SRS airbags ..................................... 35
Front passenger occupant classification system.................. 44
Safety information for children ...................................50
Child restraint systems ................ 51
Installing child restraints............. 55
Exhaust gas precautions ............ 64
1-2. Theft deterrent system Engine immobilizer system ....... 65
Alarm ................................................. 67