2020 Lexus ES350 power steering

3597-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
■Brake hold operated indicator (warning buzzer)
■Master warning light (warning buzzer)
■Warning buzzer
In some cases, the bu zzer may not be heard
due to being in a noisy location or audio
sound.
■Front passenger detection sensor, seat
belt reminder and warning buzzer
●If luggage is placed on the front passen-
ger seat, the front passenger detection
sensor may cause th e warning light to
flash and the warning buzzer to sound
even if a passenger is not sitting in the
seat.
●If a cushion is placed on the seat, the sen-
sor may not detect a passenger, and the
warning light may not operate properly.
■SRS warning light
This warning light system monitors the air-
bag sensor assembly, fr ont impact sensors,
side impact sensors (front door), side
impact sensors (front), side impact sensors
(rear), driver’s seat position sensor, driver’s
seat belt buckle switch, front passenger
occupant classification system (ECU and
sensors), “AIR BAG ON” indicator light,
“AIR BAG OFF” indicator light, front pas-
senger’s seat belt buc kle switch, seat belt
pretensioners, airbags, interconnecting wir-
ing and power sources.
■Electric power steering system warning
light (warning buzzer)
When the battery charge becomes insuffi-
cient or the voltage temporarily drops, the electric power steering system warning
light may come on and the warning buzzer
may sound.
■When the tire pressure warning light
comes on
Inspect the tires to check if a tire is punc-
tured.
If a tire is punctured:  P.366
If none of the tires are punctured:
Turn the engine switch off then turn it to
IGNITION ON mode. Check if the tire
pressure warning light comes on or blinks.
If the tire pressure warning light blinks for
approximately 1 minute then stays on
There may be a malfunction in the tire pres-
sure warning system. Have the vehicle
inspected by your Lexus dealer immedi-
ately.
If the tire pressure warning light comes
on
1 After the temperature of the tires has
lowered sufficiently, check the inflation
pressure of each tire and adjust them to
the specified level.
2 If the warning light does not turn off
even after several minutes have
elapsed, check that the inflation pres-
sure of each tire is at the specified level
and perform initialization. ( P.326)
■The tire pressure warning light may
come on due to natural causes
The tire pressure wa rning light may come
on due to natural causes such as natural air
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(flashes)
Indicates a malfunction in the brake hold system
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
A buzzer sounds and the warning ligh t comes on and flashes to indicate
that the master warning system has detected a malfunction.
 P.362

3607-2. Steps to take in an emergency
leaks and tire inflation pressure changes
caused by temperature. In this case, adjust-
ing the tire inflation pressure will turn off the
warning light (after a few minutes).
■When a tire is replaced with a spare tire
The compact spare tire is not equipped with
a tire pressure warning valve and transmit-
ter. If a tire goes flat, the tire pressure warn-
ing light will not turn off even though the flat
tire has been replaced with the spare tire.
Replace the spare tire with the repaired tire
and adjust the tire inflation pressure. The
tire pressure warning lig ht will go off after a
few minutes.
■Conditions that the tire pressure warn-
ing system may not function properly
 P.323
WARNING
■If both the ABS and the brake system
warning lights remain on
Stop your vehicle in a safe place immedi-
ately and contact your Lexus dealer.
The vehicle will become extremely
unstable during braking, and the ABS
system may fail, which could cause an
accident resulting in death or serious
injury.
■When the electric power steering
system warning light comes on
When the light comes on yellow, the
assist to the power steering is restricted.
When the light comes on red, the assist
to the power steering is lost and handling
operations of the steering wheel become
extremely heavy.
When steering wheel operations are
heavier than usual, grip the steering
wheel firmly and operate it using more
force than usual.
■If the tire pressure warning light
comes on
Be sure to observe the following precau-
tions.
Failure to do so could cause a loss of
vehicle control and result in death or
serious injury.
●Stop your vehicle in a safe place as
soon as possible. Check and adjust the
tire inflation pre ssure immediately.
●If the tire pressure warning light comes
on even after tire inflation pressure
adjustment, it is prob able that you have
a flat tire. Check the tire s. If a tire is flat,
change it with the spare tire and have
the flat tire repaired by the nearest
Lexus dealer.
●Avoid abrupt maneuvering and brak-
ing.
If the vehicle tires deteriorate, you
could lose control of the steering
wheel or the brakes.
■If a blowout or sudden air leakage
should occur
The tire pressure warning system may
not activate immediately.
■Maintenance of the tires
Each tire, including the spare (if pro-
vided), should be checked monthly when
cold and inflated to the inflation pressure
recommended by the vehicle manufac-
turer on the vehicle placard or tire infla-
tion pressure label (tire and load
information label). (If your vehicle has
tires of a different size than the size indi-
cated on the vehicle placard or tire infla-
tion pressure label [tire and load
information label], you should determine
the proper tire inflation pressure for
those tires.)

3647-2. Steps to take in an emergency
*: A buzzer sounds the first time a message is shown on the multi-information display.
In some situations, the master warning light and warning buzzer may not oper-
ate as specified. In this case, follow the instructions displayed in the warning
message.
 If a warning light comes on or flashes at the same time that a warning message is
displayed, take corrective actio n according to the warning light. ( P.352)
■Warning messages
The warning messages explained below
may differ from the actual messages
according to operation conditions and vehi-
cle specifications.
■Warning buzzer
In some cases, the bu zzer may not be heard
due to being in a noisy location or audio
sound.
■If “Engine Oil Level Low Add or
Replace” is displayed
The engine oil level is low. Check the level
of the engine oil, and add if necessary.
This message may appear if the vehicle is
stopped on a slope. Move the vehicle to a
level surface and check to see if the mes-
sage disappears.
■If “Engine Stoppe d Steering Power
Low” is displayed
This message is displa yed if the engine is
stopped while driving.
When steering wheel operations are
heavier than usual, grip the steering wheel
firmly and operate it using more force than
usual.
■If “Auto Power Off to Conserve Battery”
is displayed
Power was turned off due to the automatic
power off function. Next time when starting
the engine, increase the engine speed
slightly and maintain that level for approxi-
mately 5 minutes to recharge the battery.
■If “High Power Cons umption Power to
Climate Temporarily Limited” is dis-
played
Turn off unnecessary electronic equipment
to reduce power consumption.
Please wait until the power supply returns to
normal.
■If “Headlight System Malfunction Visit
Your Dealer” is displayed
The following systems may be malfunction-
ing. Have the vehicle inspected by your
Lexus dealer immediately.
●The LED headlight system
●AFS (Adaptive Front-lighting System)
●The automatic headlight leveling system
(if equipped)
●Automatic High Beam
■If “Radar Cruise Control Unavailable
See Owner’s Manual” is shown
The dynamic radar cruise control with full-
Comes onDoes not sound
Indicates a condition, such as malfunction of electri-
cal components, their condition, or indicates the
need for maintenance
FlashesDoes not sound
Indicates a situation, such as when an operation has
been performed incorrectly, or indicates how to
perform an operation correctly
Warning buzzer*Warning

3998-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
■Traction AA, A, B, C
The traction grades, from highest to
lowest, are AA, A, B and C, and they
represent the tire’s ability to stop on
wet pavement as measured under con-
trolled conditions on specified govern-
ment test surfaces of asphalt and
concrete.
A tire marked C may have poor traction
performance.
Warning: The traction grade assigned to
this tire is based on braking (straight
ahead) traction tests and does not include
cornering (turning) traction.
■Temperature A, B, C
The temperature grades are A (the
highest), B, and C, representing the
tire’s resistance to the generation of
heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled condi-
tions on a specified indoor laboratory
test wheel.
Sustained high temperature can cause the
material of the tire to degenerate and
reduce tire life, and excessive temperature
can lead to sudd
en tire failure.
Grade C corresponds to a level of perfor-
mance which all passenger car tires must
meet under the Fede ral Motor Vehicle
Safety Standard No. 109.
Grades B and A represent higher levels of
performance on the laboratory test wheel
than the minimum required by law.
Warning: The temperature grades of a tire
assume that it is properly inflated and not
overloaded.
Excessive speed, unde rinflation, or exces-
sive loading, either separately or in combi-
nation, can cause heat buildup and
possible tire failure.
Glossary of tire terminology
Tire related termMeaning
Cold tire inflation
pressureTire pressure when the vehicle has been parked for three hours or
more, or has not been driven more than 1 mile or 1.5 km under that
condition
Maximum inflation
pressureThe maximum cold inflated pressure to which a tire may be inflated,
shown on the sidewall of the tire
Recommended
inflation pressureCold tire inflation pressure recommended by a manufacturer
Accessory weight
The combined weight (in excess of those standard items which may
be replaced) of automatic tran smission, power steering, power
brakes, power windows, power seats, radio and heater, to the extent
that these items are available as factory-installed equipment
(whether installed or not)
Curb weight
The weight of a motor vehicle with standard equipment, including the
maximum capacity of fuel, oil and coolant, and if so equipped, air
conditioning and additional weight optional engine

4088-2. Customization
■Trunk (P.99)
*:If equipped
■Driving position memory* ( P.114)
*:If equipped
■Outside rear view mirrors ( P.121)
Trunk unlocking operationPress and hold
(short)
One short press
O
Push twice
Press and hold (long)
Off
Theft deterrent panic modeOnOffO
Reservation lockOnOffOO
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Hands Free Power Trunk Lid (kick
sensor)
*OnOffO
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Selecting doors linked to the mem-
ory recall functionDriver’s doorAll doorsO
Driver’s seat slide movement when
exiting the vehicle
*FullOffOOPartial
Steering wheel movement*Tilt only
Off
OOTelescopic only
Tilt and telescopic
FunctionDefault settingCustomized set- ting
Automatic mirror folding and
extending operation
*
Linked to the lock-ing/ unlocking of the doorsOff
OLinked to opera-
tion of the engine switch
FunctionDefault settingCustomized settingABC
ABC
ABC
ABC

4128-2. Customization
■PKSB (Parking Support Brake)* ( P.225)
*:If equipped
■Driving Mode Select switch ( P.208)
*:If equipped
■Automatic air conditioning system ( P.259)
■Seat heater*/seat ventilators* ( P.266)
*:If equipped
■Heated steering wheel* ( P.266)
*:If equipped
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
PKSB (Parking Support Brake)
functionOnOffO
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Powertrain control in custom
mode
*NormalPowerOEco
Chassis control in custom mode*NormalSportO
Air conditioning operation in cus-
tom mode
*NormalEcoO
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
A/C auto switch operationOnOffOO
Exhaust gas sensor sensitivityStandard-3 to 3OO
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Driver’s seat temperature prefer-
ence in automatic modeStandard-2 (cooler) to 2
(warmer)OO
Passenger’s seat temperature pref-
erence in automatic modeStandard-2 (cooler) to 2 (warmer)OO
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Steering wheel heating preference
in automatic modeStandard-2 (low) to 2 (high)OO
ABC
ABC
ABC
ABC
ABC

4158-3. Items to initialize
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Vehicle specifications
8-3.Items to initialize
Items to initialize
The following items must be initialized for normal system operation after such
cases as the battery being reconnected, or maintenance being performed on
the vehicle:
List of the items to initialize
ItemWhen to initializeReference
Intuitive parking assist*After reconnecting or changing the
batteryP.214
PKSB (Parking Support Brake)*After reconnecting or changing the
batteryP.229
Tire pressure warning system
• When rotating the tires.
• When the tire inflation pressure is changed by changing tire size.
(When there are multiple speci-
fied pressures)
• After registering the ID codes.
• When the tire inflation pressure is changed such as when changing
traveling speed.
P.326
Power windowsWhen functioning abnormallyP.124
Lexus parking assist monitor*
•Battery has be en reinstalled.
• The steering wheel has been moved while the battery was
being reinstalled.
• Battery power is low.
Refer to “NAV- IGATION
AND MULTI- MEDIA SYS- TEM
OWNER’S
MANUAL”.
Panoramic view monitor*
•Battery has be en reinstalled.
• The steering wheel has been moved while the battery was
being reinstalled.
• Battery power is low.
Refer to the
“NAVIGA-
TION AND
MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM
OWNER’S
MANUAL”.

431What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
In this case, the engine can be started in a
temporary way. ( P.377)
Is the battery discharged?
( P.378)
 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.149)
 It is locked automatically to prevent
theft of the vehicle. ( P.144)
 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.125)
 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.146) 
The seat belt reminder light is flash-
ing
Are the driver and the passengers wearing
the seat belts? ( P.355, 355)
 The parking brake indicator is on
Is the parking brake released? ( P.152)
Depending on the situation, other
types of warning buzzer may also
sound. ( P.352, 362)
 Did anyone inside the vehicle open
a door during setting the alarm?
The sensor detects it and the alarm sounds.
( P.63)
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.362)
 When a warning light turns on or a
warning message is displayed, refer
to P.352, 362.
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