2019 Lexus ES350 engine

2785-6. Using the other interior features
Fold down the armrest for use.
An assist grip installed on the ceiling
can be used to support your body
while sitting on the seat.
■Rear sunshade
The rear sunshade can be raised and
lowered by operating the button shown
below.
Press the switch. (Raise/lower)
■Rear door sunshades
Pull the tab of the rear door sunshade
and hook the sunshade on the anchors.
To retract the rear door sunshade, unhook
the sunshade and retract it slowly.
NOTICE
■To prevent battery discharge
When the engine is stopped, do not use
the wireless charger for a long time.
Armrest
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the armrest
Do not apply too much load on the arm-
rest.
Assist grips
WARNING
■Assist grips
Do not use the assist grip when getting in
or out of the vehicle or rising from your
seat.
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the assist grip
Do not hang any heavy object or put a
heavy load on the assist grip.
Rear sunshade (if
equipped)/rear door sunshades
(if equipped)

2795-6. Using the other interior features
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Interior features
■The rear sunshade can be used when
●The engine switch is in IGNITION ON
mode.
●The rear sunshade can be operated for
approximately 1 minute even after the
engine switch is turned to ACCESSORY
mode or turned off.
■Reverse operation feature
To ensure adequate rear visibility, the rear
sunshade automatically lowers when the
shift lever is shifted to R.
However, the rear suns hade is raised again
if any of the following occurs:
●The button is pressed again.*
●Shift the shift lever to P.
●The shift lever is shifted out of R, and the
vehicle reaches a speed of 9 mph (15
km/h). If the engine is not running when
the rear sunshade has been lowered due
to the reverse operation feature, it will not
be raised even when the engine is turned
on again and the vehicle reaches a speed
of 9 mph (15 km/h). To raise the sun-
shade again, press the button.
*: Occasionally, the reverse function may not be carried out after the switch has
been pressed. Repeat the above opera-
tion to operate the function.
Long objects can be loaded into the
vehicle by utilizing the trunk space and
rear seat area.
WARNING
■When the rear sunshade is being
raised or lowered
When the rear sunshade is being oper-
ated not place fingers or other objects in
the fastener section or in the opening.
They may get caught, causing injury.
NOTICE
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not operate the rear sunshade when
the engine is not running.
■To ensure normal operation of the
sunshades
●Do not operate the rear sunshade
when any objects ar e on top of its
opening/closing part. The rear sun-
shade may not operate properly.
●To ensure normal operation of the rear
sunshade and rear door sunshades,
observe the following precautions:
• Do not place excessive load on the motor or other components of the rear
sunshade.
• Do not attach items to the rear sun- shade and rear door sunshades.
• Keep the opening clean and clear of obstructions.
• Do not operate the rear sunshade con- tinuously for long periods of time.
Trunk storage extension

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Interior features
Connects drivers to response-center sup-
port. (
P.291)
Enhanced Roadside Assistance
Provides drivers various on-road assis-
tance. ( 
P.291)
After you have signed the Telematics
Subscription Service Agreement and
are enrolled, you can begin receiving
services.
A variety of subscription terms is avail-
able for purchase. Contact your Lexus
dealer, call the following or push the
“SOS” button in your vehicle for fur-
ther subscription details.
The United States
1-800-25-LEXUS (1-800-255-3987)
Canada
1-800-26-LEXUS (1-800-265-3987)
Puerto Rico
1-877-539-8777
■Safety Connect Serv ices Information
●Phone calls using the vehicles Blue-
tooth® technology will not be possible
during Safety Connect.
●Safety Connect is available beginning Fall
2009 on select Lexus models (in the
contiguous United States only). Contact
with the Safety Connect response center
is dependent upon the telematics device
being in operative co ndition, cellular con-
nection availability, and GPS satellite sig-
nal reception, which ca n limit the ability to
reach the response center or receive
emergency service support. Enrollment
and Telematics Subscription Service
Agreement required. A variety of sub-
scription terms is available; charges vary
by subscription term selected and loca- tion.
●Automatic Collision Notification, Emer-
gency Assistance and Stolen Vehicle
Location will function in the United
States, including Hawaii and Alaska,
Puerto Rico and in Canada, and
Enhanced Roadside Assistance will func-
tion in the United States, Puerto Rico and
in Canada.
●Automatic Collision Notification, Emer-
gency Assistance, Stolen Vehicle and
Enhanced Road Assistance will not func-
tion in the United St
ates Virgin Islands.
For vehicles first sold in the USVI, no
Safety Connect services will function in
and outside the United States Virgin
Islands.
●Safety Connect services are not subject
to section 255 of the Telecommunica-
tions Act and the device is not TTY com-
patible.
■Languages
The Safety Connect re sponse center will
offer support in mult iple languages. The
Safety Connect system will offer voice
prompts in English, Spanish, and French.
Please indicate your language of choice
when enrolling.
■When contacting the response center
You may be unable to contact the response
center if the network is busy.
When the engine switch is turned to
IGNITION ON mode, the red indica-
tor light comes on for 2 seconds then
turns off. Afterward, the green indica-
tor light comes on, indicating that the
service is active.
The following indicator light patterns
indicate specific system usage condi-
tions:
 Green indicator light on = Active
Subscription
Safety Connect LED light Indi-
cators

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6
Maintenance and care
Maintenance and care
6-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehi-cle exterior ................................ 296
Cleaning and protecting the vehi- cle interior ................................. 299
6-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ... 301
General maintenance ............. 302
Emission inspection and mainte- nance (I/M) programs ......... 305
6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions........................................................ 306
Hood............................................... 308
Positioning a floor jack............ 308
Engine compartment................ 310
Tires ................................................. 316
Tire inflation pressure .............. 325
Wheels........................................... 327
Air conditioning filter...............328
Electronic key battery ............. 330
Checking and replacing fuses 331
Headlight aim.............................. 333
Light bulbs .................................... 335

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Maintenance and care
■Bumpers
Do not scrub with abrasive cleaners.
■Front side windows water-repellent
coating
●The following precautions can extend the
effectiveness of the water-repellent coat-
ing.
• Remove any dirt, etc. from the front side windows regularly.
• Do not allow dirt and dust to accumulate on the windows for a long period.
Clean the windows with a soft, damp
cloth as soon as possible.
• Do not use wax or glass cleaners that contain abrasives when cleaning the win-
dows.
• Do not use any metallic objects to remove condensation build up.
●When the water-repellent performance
has become insufficie nt, the coating can
be repaired. Contact your Lexus dealer.
WARNING
■When washing the vehicle
Do not apply water to the inside of the
engine compartment. Doing so may
cause the electrical components etc. to
catch fire.
■When cleaning the windshield (vehi-
cles with rain-sensing windshield wip-
ers)
Set the wiper switch to off.
If the wiper switch is in “AUTO”, the wip-
ers may operate unexpectedly in the fol-
lowing situations, and may result in hands
being caught or other serious injuries
and cause damage to the wiper blades.
Off
AUTO
●When the upper part of the windshield
where the raindrop sensor is located is
touched by hand
●When a wet rag or similar is held close
to the raindrop sensor
●If something bumps against the wind-
shield
●If you directly touch the raindrop sen-
sor body or if something bumps into
the raindrop sensor
■Precautions regarding the exhaust
pipes and rear bumper diffusers
As exhaust gases cause the exhaust
pipes and rear bumper diffusers to
become quite hot, do not touch the
exhaust pipes and rear bumper diffusers
while the engine is running or immedi-
ately after the engine is turned off.
When washing the vehicle, be careful not
to touch the exhaust pipes and rear
bumper diffusers until they have cooled
sufficiently, as touching hot exhaust pipes
and rear bumper diffusers can cause
burns.
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3016-2. Maintenance
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Maintenance and care
6-2.Maintenance
■Repair and replacement
It is recommended that genuine Lexus parts
be used for repairs to ensure performance
of each system. If non-Lexus parts are used
in replacement or if a repair shop other than
a Lexus dealer perfor ms repairs, confirm
the warranty coverage.
■Allow inspection and repairs to be per-
formed by a Lexus dealer
●Lexus technicians are well-trained spe-
cialists and are kept up to date with the
latest service information. They are well
informed about the operations of all sys-
tems on your vehicle.
●Keep a copy of the repa ir order. It proves
that the maintenance that has been per-
formed is under warra nty coverage. If any
problem should arise while your vehicle is
under warranty, your Lexus dealer will
promptly take care of it.
General maintenance should be per-
formed on a daily basis. This can be
done by yourself or by a Lexus dealer.
Scheduled maintenance should be
performed at specified intervals
according to the maintenance sched-
ule.
For details about ma intenance items and
schedules, refer to the “Warranty and Ser-
vice Guide”, “Owner’s Manual Supple-
ment” or “Scheduled Maintenance”.
■Resetting the message indicating main-
tenance is required
After the required maintenance is per-
formed according to the maintenance
schedule, please reset the message.
To reset the message, follow the procedure
described below:
1 Press or of the meter control
switches and select .
2 Press or of the meter control
switches and select “Vehicle Settings”.
Then press “OK”.
Maintenance requirements
To ensure safe and economical driv-
ing, day-to-day care and regular
maintenance are essential. It is the
owner’s responsibility to perform
regular checks. Lexus recommends
the following maintenance:
WARNING
■If your vehicle is not properly main-
tained
Improper maintenanc e could result in
serious damage to the vehicle and possi-
ble death or serious injury.
■Handling of the battery
●Engine exhaust, some of its constitu-
ents, and a wide variety of automobile
components contain or emit chemicals
known to the State of California to
cause cancer and birth defects and
other reproductive harm. Work in a
well ventilated area.
●Oils, fuels and fluids contained in vehi-
cles as well as waste produced by
component wear contain or emit
chemicals known to the State of Cali-
fornia to cause cancer and birth
defects or other re productive harm.
Avoid exposure and wash any affected
area immediately.
●Battery posts, terminals and related
accessories contai n lead and lead
compounds which are known to cause
brain damage. Wash your hands after
handling. ( P.314)
General maintenance
Scheduled maintenance

3026-2. Maintenance
3Press or of the meter control
switches and select “Scheduled Mainte-
nance”. Then press “OK”.
4 Select “Yes” and press “OK”.
A message will be displayed when the reset
procedure has been completed.
You can perform some maintenance
procedures by yourself.
Please be aware that do-it-yourself
maintenance may affect warranty cov-
erage.
The use of Lexus repair manuals is recom-
mended.
For details about warra nty coverage, refer
to the separate “Owner’s Guide”, “War-
ranty and Service Guide”, “Owner’s Man-
ual Supplement” or “Warranty Booklet”.
Do-it-yourself maintenance
General maintenance
Listed below are the general main-
tenance items that should be per-
formed at the intervals specified in
the “Warranty and Service Guide”
or “Owner’s Manual Supplement”.
It is recommended that any prob-
lem you notice should be brought to
the attention of your Lexus dealer
or qualified service shop for advice.
WARNING
■If the engine is running
Turn the engine off and ensure that there
is adequate ventilati on before perform-
ing maintenance checks.
Engine compartment
ItemsCheck points
Battery
Check the battery fluid
level and connections.
(  P.314)
Brake fluid
Is the brake fluid at the
correct level?
( P.313)
Engine coolant
Is the engine coolant at
the correct level?
( P.312)
Engine oil
Is the engine oil at the
correct level?
( P.310)
Exhaust system
There should not be
any fumes or strange
sounds.

3046-2. Maintenance
Seats• Do the seat controls operate properly?
Steering wheel
• Does the steering wheel rotate
smoothly?
• Does the steering wheel have the cor-
rect amount of free
play?
•There should not be any strange sounds
coming from the
steering wheel.
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.
ItemsCheck points
Tires
• Is the tire inflation pressure correct?
• The tires should not be damaged or
excessively worn.
• Have the tires been rotated according to
the maintenance
schedule?
• The wheel nuts should not be loose.
Windshield wip-
ers
• The wiper blades should not show any
signs of cracking,
splitting, wear, con-
tamination or defor-
mation.
• The wiper blades should clear the
windshield without
streaking or skip-
ping.
ItemsCheck points