2019 Lexus ES350 Owner's Manual / LEXUS 2019 ES350 OWNER'S MANUAL (OM06130U)

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Index
What to do if... (Troubleshooting) ........................................................ 426
Alphabetical index ................... 429

426What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
1-1.What to do if... (Troubleshooting)What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
If you lose your mechanical keys,
new genuine mechanical keys can
be made by your Lexus dealer.
( P.371)
 If you lose your electronic keys, the
risk of vehicle theft increases signifi-
cantly. Contact your Lexus dealer
immediately. ( P.371)
 Is the electronic key battery weak or
depleted? ( P.330)
 Is the engine switch in IGNITION
ON mode?
When locking the doors, turn the engine
switch off. ( P.139)
 Is the electronic key left inside the
vehicle?
When locking the doors, make sure that
you have the electronic key on your per-
son.
The function may not operate prop-
erly due to the condition of the radio
wave. ( P.101) 
Is the child-protector lock set?
The rear door cannot be opened
from inside the vehicle when the
lock is set.
Open the rear door from outside
and then unlock the child-protector
lock. ( P.92)
 The function to prevent the elec-
tronic key from being left inside the
trunk will operate and you can open
the trunk as usual. Take the key out
from the trunk. ( P.97)
 Did you press the engine switch
while firmly depressing the brake
pedal? ( P.137)
 Is the shift lever in P? ( P.141)
 Is the electronic key anywhere
detectable inside the vehicle?
( P.100)
 Is the steering wheel unlocked?
( P.138)
 Is the electronic key battery weak or
depleted?
If you have a problem, check the
following before contacting your
Lexus dealer.
The doors cannot be locked,
unlocked, opened or closed
You lose your keys
The doors cannot be locked or
unlocked
The rear door cannot be opened
The trunk lid is closed with the
electronic key left inside
If you think something is wrong
The engine does not start

427What to do if... (Troubleshooting)427What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
In this case, the engine can be started in a
temporary way. ( P.373)
Is the battery discharged?
( P.374)
 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.142)
 It is locked automatically to prevent
theft of the vehicle. ( P.138)
 Is the window lock switch pressed?
The power window at the except for the
one at the driver’s seat cannot be operated
if the window lock switch is pressed.
( P.119)
 The auto power off function will be
operated if the vehicle is left in
ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON
mode (the engine is not running) for
a period of time. ( P.139) 
The seat belt reminder light is flash-
ing
Are the driver and the passengers wearing
the seat belts? ( P.351, 351)
 The parking brake indicator is on
Is the parking brake released? ( P.146)
Depending on the situation, other
types of warning buzzer may also
sound. ( P.348, 358)
 Did anyone inside the vehicle open
a door during setting the alarm?
The sensor detects it and the alarm sounds.
( P.56)
To stop the alarm, turn the engine
switch to IGNITION ON mode, or
start the engine.
 Is the message displayed on the
multi-information display?
Check the message on the multi-informa-
tion display. ( P.358)
 When a warning light turns on or a
warning message is displayed, refer
to P.348, 358.
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
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

428What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and
replace the flat tire with the spare
tire. ( P.362)
 Try the procedure for when the vehi-
cle becomes stuck in mud, dirt, or
snow. ( P.379)
When a problem has occurred
If you have a flat tire
The vehicle becomes stuck

429What to do if... (Troubleshooting)429Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A
A/C .....................................................................251Air conditioning filter ............................... 328
Automatic air conditioning system .....251
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System).............. 236 Function .......................................................... 236
Warning light .............................................. 350
ACA (Active Cornering Assist) ........... 236
Active Cornering Assist (ACA) ........... 236
Adaptive Front-lighting System (AFS) .152
Adaptive Variable Suspension System236
AFS (Adaptive Front-lighting System) .152
Airbags ............................................................... 28 Airbag operating conditions................... 30
Airbag precautions for your child ........ 33
Correct driving posture .............................23
Curtain shield airbag operating condi-tions .................................................................... 31
Curtain shield airbag precautions ....... 33
Front passenger occupant classification system ..............................................................37
General airbag precautions ................... 33
Locations of airbags.................................... 28
Modification and disposal of airbags . 35
Side airbag operating conditions ........... 31
Side airbag precautions ............................ 33
Side and curtain shield airbags operating conditions........................................................ 31
Side and curtain shield airbags precau- tions .................................................................. 33
SRS airbags ..................................................... 28
SRS warning light ...................................... 349
Air conditioning filter ................................. 328
Air conditioning system ..............................251 Air conditioning filter ............................... 328
Automatic air conditioning system .....251
Alarm ................................................................... 56 Alarm .................................................................. 56
Warning buzzer .........................................348
Anchor brackets ...................................... 43, 51
Antennas (smart access system with push- button start) ................................................. 100
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS).............. 236 Function ..........................................................236
Warning light .............................................. 350
Approach warning........................................193
Armrest............................................................ 278
Assist grips ..................................................... 278
Audio system-linked display ...................... 75
Automatic headlight leveling system ..... 151
Automatic High Beam ................................153
Automatic light control system............... 150
Automatic transmission ............................... 141 Paddle shift switches ....................... 143, 144
S mode ..............................................................144
Auxiliary box...................................................267
Average fuel economy..................................73
Average vehicle speed .................................73
B
Back-up lights Replacing light bulbs ................................335
Battery Checking .........................................................314
If the battery is discharged .................... 374
Preparing and checking before winter..........................................................................240
Warning light ...............................................349
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM)......................... 197
Boost gauge.......................................................74
Brake Brake hold ...................................................... 148
Fluid.................................................................. 386
Parking brake ............................................... 146
Warning light .............................................. 348
Brake assist .................................................... 236
Break-in tips.....................................................129
Brightness control Instrument panel light control........ 66, 70
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)......................... 197

430Alphabetical index
C
Care .......................................................296, 299Aluminum wheels ...................................... 296
Exterior ........................................................... 296
Interior ............................................................. 299
Seat belts........................................................ 299
Cargo capacity...............................................135
Cargo hooks ................................................. 268
Center Display ............................................. 244
Chains ................................................................ 241
Child-protectors............................................. 92
Child restraint system................................... 42 Fixed with a LATCH system .................. 49
Fixed with a seat belt................................... 46
Front passenger occupant classification system ..............................................................37
Points to remember .....................................42
Riding with children ......................................42
Types of child restraint system installation method ........................................................... 43
Using an anchor bracket ............................ 51
Child safety ....................................................... 42 Airbag precautions...................................... 33
Battery precautions ............315, 376, 376
Child restraint system................................. 43
Heated steering wheel and seat heater precautions................................................258
How your child should wear the seat belt ............................................................................ 25
Moon roof precautions ..............................121
Panoramic moon roof precautions ....125
Power window lock switch...................... 119
Power window precautions .................... 119
Rear door child-protectors ..................... 92
Removed electronic key battery precau- tions ...............................................................330
Seat belt extender precautions ............. 25
Seat belt precautions ...................................24
Trunk precautions ........................................ 93
Cleaning...............................................296, 299 Aluminum wheels ...................................... 296 Exterior............................................................296
Interior .............................................................299
Radar sensor ...................................... 163, 198
Seat belts ........................................................299
Clock ................................................ 64, 67, 269
Coat hooks.....................................................280
Compass ......................................................... 286
Condenser .......................................................313
Console box .................................................. 266
Console box light ........................................ 266
Cooling system...............................................312 Engine overheating................................... 377
Cornering lights .............................................152 Replacing light bulbs ................................335
Cruise control Dynamic radar cruise control with full-
speed range ............................................... 187
Cup holder ..................................................... 266
Current fuel consumption ...........................73
Curtain shield airbags .................................. 28
Customizable features ..............................400
D
Daytime running light system .................. 150
Defogger Outside rear view mirrors..................... 252
Rear window ................................................ 252
Windshield .................................................... 252
Dimension ...................................................... 382
Dinghy towing.................................................136
Display BSM (Blind Sport Monitor)....................197
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-
speed range ............................................... 187
Head-up display............................................ 78
Intuitive parking assist ............................. 205
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) ....................... 181
Multi-information display ............................ 71
Parking Support Brake function (rear pedestrians)............................................... 233
RCD (Rear Camera Detection) ......... 215
RCTA.................................................................. 211

431What to do if... (Troubleshooting)Alphabetical index431
Warning message.................................... 358
Distance until next engine oil change .. 65, 70
Do-it-yourself maintenance .................... 302
Door courtesy lights ................................... 262
Door lock Doors .................................................................. 89
Smart access system with push-button start ................................................................. 100
Wireless remote control........................... 87
Doors ................................................................... 89 Automatic door lock ing and unlocking
system ............................................................. 92
Door glasses ................................................... 118
Door lock.......................................................... 89
Open door warning buzzer .......... 90, 92
Outside rear view mirrors ....................... 115
Rear door child-protectors ..................... 92
Drive distance ...................................................73
Drive info 1/Drive info 2 ...............................73
Driver’s seat position memory ................ 108 Driving position memory ........................ 108
Memory recall function ........................... 109
Drive-start control ........................................129
Driving................................................................128 Break-in tips ................................................... 129
Correct driving posture .............................23
Driving Mode Select switch ................. 202
Procedures .....................................................128
Winter drive tips......................................... 240
Driving information display .........................73
Driving Mode Select switch.................... 202
Driving range ....................................................73
Driving support system information display ..............................................................................76
Dynamic radar cruise control with full- speed range..................................................187Warning message...................................... 195
E
Eco drive mode ............................................ 202
Eco Driving Indicator..................... 74, 75, 81 Eco Driving Indicator Light .........................74
EDR (Event data recorder) ............................7
Elapsed time ......................................................73
Electric Power Steering (EPS)
Function ..........................................................236
Warning light .............................................. 350
Electronic key .................................................. 86 Battery-saving function.............................. 101
If the electronic key does not operate properly ....................................................... 372
Replacing the battery .............................. 330
Electronic roof sunshade Jam protection function ............................124
Operation ........................................................123
Emergency, in case of If a warning buzzer sounds.................. 348
If a warning light turns on...................... 348
If a warning message is displayed .... 358
If the battery is discharged .................... 374
If the electronic key does not operate properly ....................................................... 372
If the engine will not start....................... 369
If the fuel filler do or cannot be opened
............................................................................371
If the vehicle is trapped in rising water ............................................................................341
If you have a flat tire ..................................362
If you lose your keys ...................................371
If you think something is wrong..........346
If your vehicle becomes stuck ............. 379
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ................................................ 340
If your vehicle needs to be towed .....343
If your vehicle overheats ........................ 377
Emergency flashers .................................... 340
Engine ................................................................ 137 ACCESSORY mode............................... 139
Compartment............................................... 310
Engine switch .................................................137
Fuel pump shut off system..................... 347
Hood ............................................................... 308
How to start the engine ............................137

432Alphabetical index
Identification number ...............................383
If the engine will not start .......................369
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ................................................340
Ignition switch (engine switch) ............. 137
Overheating..................................................377
Tachometer .............................................64, 67
Engine coolant................................................312 Capacity ........................................................ 385
Checking ......................................................... 312
Preparing and checking before winter......................................................................... 240
Engine coolant temperature gauge 64, 67
Engine immobilizer system ........................ 54
Engine oil ......................................................... 310 Capacity .........................................................384
Checking ........................................................ 310
Preparing and checking before winter......................................................................... 240
Warning light ............................................... 349
Engine oil maintenance data ....................312
Engine switch ........................................ 137, 137 Auto power off function ................ 139, 139
Changing the engine switch modes139, 139
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ................................... 340, 340
Starting the engine ............................ 137, 137
Enhanced Vehicle Stability Control (Enhanced VSC) ...................................... 236
Enhanced VSC (Enhanced Vehicle Stabil- ity Control) .................................................. 236
EPS (Electric Power Steering) .............. 236 Function .......................................................... 236
Warning light .............................................. 350
Event data recorder (EDR) ............................7
F
Flat tire ............................................................. 362 Tire pressure warning system ...............319
Floor mats ...........................................................22 Fluid
Automatic transmission ......................... 385
Brake ............................................................... 386
Washer ............................................................ 315
Footwell light ................................................. 262
Front passenger occupant classification system ...............................................................37
Front seats ........................................................107 Adjustment ..................................................... 107
Cleaning .........................................................299
Correct driving posture ............................ 23
Driving position memory ........................ 108
Head restraints................................................. 111
Memory recall function............................ 109
Power easy access system .................... 108
Seat heaters ................................................. 258
Seat position memory ..............................108
Seat ventilators ........................................... 258
Front side marker light ............................... 150 Light switch .................................................... 150
Front side marker lights Replacing light bulbs ................... 335, 335
Front turn signal lights .................................145
Replacing light bulbs ................... 335, 335
Turn signal lever .......................................... 145
Fuel ....................................................................... 161 Capacity ........................................................ 383
Fuel gauge ............................................... 64, 67
Fuel pump shut off system..................... 347
Information ................................................... 389
Refueling............................................................ 161
Type ................................................................. 383
Warning light ................................................ 351
Fuel consumption Average fuel economy .............................. 73
Current fuel consumption ........................ 73
Fuel filler door .................................................. 161 If the fuel filler do or cannot be opened
............................................................................371
Refueling............................................................ 161
Fuel gauge ................................................. 64, 67
Fuel pump shut off system........................ 347