2019 Lexus ES350 wipers

1674-5. Using the driving support systems
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Driving
■If a warning message is displayed on the multi-information display
A system may be temporarily unavailable or there may be a malfunction in the system.
●In the following situations, perform the action s specified in the table. When the normal
operating conditions are detected, the me ssage will disappear and the system will
become operational.
If the message does not disappear, contact your Lexus dealer.
SituationActions
When the area around a sensor is covered
with dirt, moisture (f ogged up, covered with
condensation, ice, etc. ), or other foreign
matterTo clean the part of the windshield in front of
the front camera, use the windshield wipers
or the windshield defogger of the air condi-
tioning system ( P.252).
When the temperature around the front
camera is outside of th e operational range,
such as when the vehicle is in the sun or in an
extremely cold environment
If the front camera is hot, such as after the
vehicle had been parked in the sun, use the
air conditioning system to decrease the tem-
perature around the front camera.
If a sunshade was used when the vehicle was
parked, depending on it s type, the sunlight
reflected from the surface of the sunshade
may cause the temperature of the front cam-
era to become excessively high.
If the front camera is cold, such after the
vehicle is parked in an extremely cold envi-
ronment, use the air conditioning system to
increase the temperature around the front
camera.
The area in front of the front camera is
obstructed, such as when the hood is open
or a sticker is attached to the part of the
windshield in front of the front camera.
Close the hood, remove the sticker, etc. to
clear the obstruction.

2414-6. Driving tips
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Driving
or move a wiper that is frozen. Pour
warm water over the frozen area to
melt the ice. Wipe away the water
immediately to prevent it from
freezing.
 To ensure proper operation of the
climate control system fan, remove
any snow that has accumulated on
the air inlet vents in front of the
windshield.
 Check for and remove any excess
ice or snow that may have accumu-
lated on the exterior lights, vehicle’s
roof, chassis, around the tires or on
the brakes.
 Remove any snow or mud from the
bottom of your shoes before getting
in the vehicle.
■To protect the windshield wipers
 P.158
Accelerate the vehicle slowly, keep a
safe distance between you and the
vehicle ahead, and drive at a reduced
speed suitable to road conditions.
 Park the vehicle and move the shift
lever to P without setting the park-
ing brake. The parking brake may
freeze up, preventing it from being
released. If the vehicle is parked
without setting the parking brake,
make sure to block the wheels.
Failure to do so may be dangerous
because it may cause the vehicle to move unexpectedly, possibly lead-
ing to an accident.
 If the vehicle is parked without set-
ting the parking brake, confirm that
the shift lever cannot be moved out
of P
*.
*: The shift lever will be locked if it is
attempted to be shifted from P to any
other position with out depressing the
brake pedal. If the shift lever can be
shifted from P, there may be a problem
with the shift lock system. Have the vehi-
cle inspected by your Lexus dealer
immediately.
Vehicles with 17-inch tires
Use the correct tire chain size when
mounting the tire chains.
Chain size is regulated for each tire
size.
Side chain:
0.12 in. (3 mm) in diameter
0.39 in. (10 mm) in width
1.18 in. (30 mm) in length
Cross chain:
0.16 in. (4 mm) in diameter
0.55 in. (14 mm) in width
When driving the vehicle
When parking the vehicle
Selecting tire chains
A
B
C
D
E

2424-6. Driving tips
0.98 in. (25 mm) in length
Vehicles with 18-inch/19-inch tires
Tire chains cannot be mounted.
Snow tires should be used instead.
Regulations regarding the use of tire
chains vary depending on location and
type of road. Always check local regu-
lations before installing chains.
■Tire chain installation
Observe the following precautions when
installing and removing chains:
●Install and remove tire chains in a safe
location.
●Install tire chains on the front tires. Do not
install tire chains on the rear tires.
●Install tire chains on fr ont tires as tightly as
possible. Retighten chains after driving
1/4 - 1/2 mile (0.5 - 1.0 km).
●Install tire chains following the instruc-
tions provided with the tire chains.
To enable the windshield wipers to be
lifted when heavy snow or icy condi-
tions are expected, change the rest
position of the windshield wipers from
the retracted position below the hood
to the service position using the wiper lever. (
P.159)
Regulations on the use of tire
chains (vehicles with 17-inch
tires)
NOTICE
■Fitting tire chains
The tire pressure warning valves and
transmitters may not function correctly
when tire chains are fitted.
Windshield wipers
F

2986-1. Maintenance and care
WARNING
■Precaution regarding the rear
bumper with Blind Spot Monitor (if
equipped)
If the paint of the rear bumper is chipped
or scratched, the system may malfunc-
tion. If this occurs, consult your Lexus
dealer.
NOTICE
■To prevent paint deterioration and
corrosion on the body and compo-
nents (aluminum wheels etc.)
●Wash the vehicle immediately in the
following cases:
• After driving near the sea coast
• After driving on salted roads
• If coal tar, pollen or tree sap is present on the paint surface
• If dead insects, in sect droppings or
bird droppings are present on the
paint surface
• After driving in an area contaminated with soot, oily smoke, mine dust, iron
powder or chemical substances
• If the vehicle becomes heavily soiled with dust or mud
• If liquids such as benzene and gasoline are spilled on the paint surface
●If the paint is chip ped or scratched,
have it repaired immediately.
●To prevent the wheels from corroding,
remove any dirt and store in a place
with low humidity when storing the
wheels.
■Cleaning the exterior lights
●Wash carefully. Do not use organic
substances or scrub with a hard brush.
This may damage the surfaces of the
lights.
●Do not apply wax to the surfaces of the
lights.
Wax may cause damage to the lenses.
■When using an automatic car wash
(vehicles with rain-sensing windshield
wipers)
Set the wiper switch to the off position.
If the wiper switch is in “AUTO”, the wip-
ers may operate and the wiper blades
may be damaged.
■When using a high-pressure car wash
●When washing the vehicle, do not let
water of the high-p ressure washer hit
directly or the vicinity of the camera.
Due to the shock from the high-pres-
sure water, it is possible the device may
not operate as normal.
●Do not bring the nozzle tip close to
boots (rubber or resin manufactured
cover), connectors or the following
parts. The parts may be damaged if
they come into contact with high-pres-
sure water.
• Traction related parts
•Steering parts
• Suspension parts
• Brake parts
●Keep the cleaning nozzle at least 11.9
in. (30 cm) away from the vehicle
body. Otherwise resin section, such as
molding and bumpers, may be
deformed and damaged.
Also, do not continuously hold the
nozzle in the same place.

437What to do if... (Troubleshooting)Alphabetical index437
Road Sign Assist ........................................... 185
RSA (Road Sign Assist) ............................. 185
S
SCB (Secondary Collision Brake) ....... 236
Seat belt reminder light...............................351
Seat belts............................................................ 24 Adjusting the seat belt................................ 26
Automatic Locking Retractor ................ 26
Child restraint system installation......... 43
Cleaning and maintaining the seat belt......................................................................... 299
Emergency Locking Retractor .............. 26
How to wear your seat belt ..................... 25
How your child should wear the seat belt ............................................................................ 25
Pregnant women, proper seat belt use .............................................................................24
Reminder light and buzzer .....................351
Seat belt extender ........................................ 25
Seat belt pretensioners .............................. 26
SRS warning light ...................................... 349
Seat heaters ................................................... 258
Seating capacity.............................................135
Seat position memory................................. 108
Seats....................................................................107 Adjustment precautions ...........................107
Adjustment......................................................107
Child seats/child restraint system installa-tion .....................................................................42
Cleaning......................................................... 299
Driving position memory ........................ 108
Head restraints ................................................ 111
Power easy access system .................... 108
Properly sitting in the seat .........................23
Seat heaters ..................................................258
Seat position memory .............................. 108
Seat ventilators............................................258
Seat ventilators ............................................. 258
Secondary Collision Brake (SCB) ....... 236
Sensor Automatic headlight system.................. 150 Automatic High Beam system ............. 153
Inside rear view mirror ............................... 115
Intuitive parking assist ............................. 205
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) ......................176
Parking Support Brake function (rear-
crossing vehicles)................................... 229
Parking Support Brake function (static objects) ........................................................ 225
Radar sensor ...................................... 163, 198
Rain-sensing windshield wipers .......... 158
RCTA................................................................. 212
Service reminder message ...................... 301
Shift lever Automatic transmission ............................. 141
Shift lever light .............................................. 262
Shift lock system.............................................142
Side airbags ...................................................... 28
Side marker lights......................................... 150 Light switch .................................................... 150
Side mirrors ...................................................... 115 Adjustment ....................................................... 115
BSM (Blind Sport Monitor)....................197
Folding................................................................ 116
Linked mirror functi on when reversing
............................................................................. 116
Mirror position memory ............................ 115
RCTA function ............................................... 211
Side turn signal lights ...................................145 Replacing light bulbs ................................335
Turn signal lever .......................................... 145
Side windows ................................................... 118
Smart access system with push-button start.................................................................. 100Antenna location ......................................... 100
Entry functions ...................................... 89, 95
Starting the engine ......................................137
Snow tires ....................................................... 240
Spare tire Storage location .........................................363
Spark plug ......................................................385
Specifications ................................................ 382
Speedometer ........................................... 64, 67

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Warning buzzersABS ................................................................. 350
Airbags ........................................................... 349
Approach warning......................................193
Brake hold.....................................................355
Brake Override System ........................ 350
Brake system ...............................................348
Charging system ....................................... 349
Downshifting ........................................144, 144
Drive-Start Control ................................. 350
Electric power steering ......................... 350
Engine ............................................................. 349
High coolant temperature ....................348
Intuitive parking assist......................211, 352
Low engine oil pressure......................... 349
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)..........176, 352
Open door.............................................. 90, 92
Open hood...................................................... 92
Open trunk ...................................................... 92
Open window ................................................ 119
PKSA (Parking Support Alert) ...........205
PKSB (Parking Support Brake) .........353
Pre-collision braking..................................169
RCD (Rear Camera Detection) ........ 353
RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert) ...... 353
Seat belt ............................................................351
Warning lights............................................... 348 ABS ................................................................. 350
Brake hold operated indicator ...........355
Brake Override System ........................ 350
Brake system ...............................................348
Charging system ....................................... 349
Drive-Start Control ................................. 350
Electric power steering ......................... 350
High coolant temperature ....................348
Intuitive parking assist OFF indicator352
Low engine oil pressure......................... 349
Low fuel level .................................................351
LTA indicator ............................................... 352
Malfunction indicator lamp................... 349 Master warning light................................ 355
Parking brake indicator ..........................354
PKSB OFF indicator ................................353
Pre-collision system..................................354
RCD OFF indicator..................................353
RCTA OFF indicator ...............................353
Seat belt reminder light............................ 351
Slip indicator .................................................354
SRS ....................................................................349
Tire pressure ................................................352
Warning messages .....................................358
Washer ............................................................. 155 Checking ........................................................ 315
Preparing and checking before winter..........................................................................240
Switch................................................................ 155
Washing and waxing.................................. 296
Weight Cargo capacity ............................................ 135
Load limits ...................................................... 135
Weight.............................................................382
Wheel lock key............................................. 363
Wheels ............................................................. 327
Size ....................................................................387
Window lock switch ...................................... 119
Windows ............................................................ 118 Power windows ............................................. 118
Rear window defogger........................... 252
Washer ............................................................ 155
Windshield wiper de-icer ........................ 255
Windshield wipers ....................................... 155 Position............................................................. 159
Rain-sensing windshield wipers .......... 155
Winter driving tips....................................... 240
Wireless charger ........................................... 271
Wireless remote control ............................. 87 Battery-Saving Function............................ 101
Locking/Unlocking ..................................... 87
Replacing the battery .............................. 330