2020 Lexus ES350 inflation pressure

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Pictorial indexSearch by illustration
For safety and
securityMake sure to read through them
(Main topics: Child seat, theft deterrent system)
Vehicle status
information and
indicatorsReading driving-related information
(Main topics: Meters, multi-information display)
Before drivingOpening and closing the doors and windows,
adjustment before driving
(Main topics: Keys, doors, seats, power windows)
DrivingOperations and advice which are necessary for driving
(Main topics: Starting engine, refueling)
Interior featuresUsage of the interior features
(Main topics: Air conditioner, storage features)
Maintenance and
careCaring for your vehicle and maintenance procedures
(Main topics: Interior and exterior, light bulbs)
When trouble
arisesWhat to do in case of malfunction and emergency
(Main topics: Battery discharge, flat tire)
Vehicle
specificationsVehicle specifications, customizable features
(Main topics: Fuel, oil, tire inflation pressure)
For ownersReporting safety defects for U.S. owners, and seat belt,
SRS airbag and headlight aim instructions for Canadian
owners
IndexSearch by symptom
Search alphabetically

4TABLE OF CONTENTS
6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenanceDo-it-yourself service precautions............................................................ 310
Hood................................................... 312
Positioning a floor jack................ 312
Engine compartment................... 314
Tires ................................................... 320
Tire inflation pressure ................. 329
Wheels............................................... 331
Air conditioning filter..................333
Electronic key battery ................ 334
Checking and replacing fuses 336
Headlight aim................................. 338
Light bulbs ....................................... 339
7-1. Essential information Emergency flashers..................... 344
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ............................. 344
If the vehicle is trapped in rising water............................................... 345
7-2. Steps to take in an emergency If your vehicle needs to be towed........................................................... 347
If you think something is wrong ........................................................... 350
Fuel pump shut off system ......... 351
If a warning light turns on or a warn- ing buzzer sounds ..................... 352
If a warning message is displayed ........................................................... 362
If you have a flat tire..................... 366
If the engine wi ll not start .......... 373
If you lose your keys .................... 375If the fuel filler door cannot be
opened .......................................... 375
If the electronic key does not oper- ate properly ................................. 376
If the battery is discharged ....... 378
If your vehicle overheats ............ 381
If the vehicle becomes stuck ... 383
8-1. Specifications Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) ................................................. 386
Fuel information............................ 393
Tire information ............................ 395
8-2. Customization Customizable features .............. 404
8-3. Items to initialize Items to initialize ............................ 415
9-1. For owners Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ............................................ 418
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners (in French) .................... 418
SRS airbag instructions for Cana- dian owners (in French) ......... 420
Headlight aim instructions for Canadian owners (in French) 426
What to do if... (Troubleshooting) .......................................................... 430
Alphabetical index ..................... 43
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7When trouble arises
8Vehicle specifications
9For owners
Index

13Pictorial index
Precautions against winter season ............................................................................P.250
To prevent freezing (windshield wiper de-icer)
*................................................. P.263
Precautions against car wash ....................................................................................... P.301
Fuel filler door .......................................................................................................... P.167
Refueling method ............................................................................................................... P.167
Fuel type/fuel tank capacity ...... ................................................................................... P.387
Tires.......................................................................................................................... .P.320
Tire size/inflation pressure ............................................................................................ P.391
Winter tires/tire chain .................................................................................................... P.24 8
Checking/rotation/tire pressure warning system..............................................P.320
Coping with flat tires........................................................................................................ P .366
Hood ........................................................................................................................... P.312
Opening ........................................................................................................................ .........P.312
Engine oil ..................................................................................................................... ........ P.388
Coping with overheating ................................................................................................ P.381
Warning messages .......................................................................................................... P.362
Headlights/side marker lights/cornering lights............................................ P.156
Turn signal lights ....................................................................................................... P.151
Parking lights/daytime running lights............................................................... P.156
Tail/stop lights .......................................................................................................... P.156
License plate lights ................................................................................................. P.156
Back up lights
Shifting the shift lever to R .............................................................................................. P.14 8
*:If equipped
Light bulbs of the exterior lights for driving
(Replacing method: P.339, Watts: P.392)
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1814-5. Using the driving support systems
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Driving
• If a vehicle ahead is a child sized bicycle, a bicycle that is carrying a large load, a
bicycle ridden by more than one person,
or a uniquely shaped bicycle (bicycle with
a child seat, tandem bicycle, etc.)
• If a pedestrian/or the riding height of a bicyclist ahead is shorter than approxi-
mately 3.2 ft. (1 m) or taller than approxi-
mately 6.5 ft. (2 m)
• If a pedestrian/bicyclist is wearing over-
sized clothing (a rain coat, long skirt,
etc.), making their silhouette obscure
• If a pedestrian is bending forward or
squatting or bicyclist is bending forward
• If a pedestrian/bicyclist is moving fast
• If a pedestrian is pushing a stroller, wheel- chair, bicycle or other vehicle
• When driving in incl ement weather such
as heavy rain, fog, snow or a sandstorm
• When driving through steam or smoke
• When the surrounding area is dim, such as at dawn or dusk, or while at night or in
a tunnel, making a detectable object
appear to be nearly the same color as its
surroundings
• When driving in a place where the sur-
rounding brightness changes suddenly,
such as at the entrance or exit of a tunnel
• After the engine has started the vehicle
has not been driven for a certain amount
of time
• While making a left/right turn and for a
few seconds after makin g a left/right turn
• While driving on a curve and for a few seconds after driving on a curve
• If your vehicle is skidding
• If the front of the vehicle is raised or low- ered
• If the wheels are misaligned
• If a wiper blade is blocking the front cam- era
• The vehicle is being driven at extremely high speeds.
• When driving on a hill • If the radar sensor or front camera is mis-
aligned
●In some situations su ch as the following,
sufficient braking force may not be
obtained, preventing the system from
performing properly:
• If the braking functions cannot operate to their full extent, such as when the brake
parts are extremely cold, extremely hot,
or wet
• If the vehicle is not properly maintained (brakes or tires are excessively worn,
improper tire inflation pressure, etc.)
• When the vehicle is being driven on a gravel road or other slippery surface
■If VSC is disabled
●If VSC is disabled ( P.245), the pre-col-
lision brake assist and pre-collision brak-
ing functions are also disabled.
●The PCS warning light will turn on and
“VSC Turned OFF Pre-Collision Brake
System Unavailable” will be displayed on
the multi-information display.

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Driving
WARNING
■Stopping distance when the ABS is
operating may exceed that of normal
conditions
The ABS is not designed to shorten the
vehicle’s stopping di stance. Always main-
tain a safe distance from the vehicle in
front of you, especially in the following
situations:
●When driving on dirt, gravel or snow-
covered roads
●When driving with tire chains
●When driving over bumps in the road
●When driving over roads with potholes
or uneven surfaces
■TRAC/VSC may not operate effec-
tively when
Directional control and power may not
be achievable while driving on slippery
road surfaces, even if the TRAC/VSC
system is operating.
Drive the vehicle carefully in conditions
where stability and power may be lost.
■Active Cornering Assist does not
operate effectively when
●Do not overly rely on Active Corner-
ing Assist. Active Cornering Assist
may not operate effectively when
accelerating down slopes or driving on
slippery road surfaces.
●When Active Cornering Assist fre-
quently operates, Active Cornering
Assist may temporarily stop operating
to ensure proper operation of the
brakes, TRAC and VSC.
■Hill- start assist control does not
operate effectively when
●Do not overly rely on hill-start assist
control. Hill-start assist control may
not operate effectively on steep
inclines and roads covered with ice.
●Unlike the parking brake, hill-start
assist control is not intended to hold
the vehicle stationary for an extended
period of time. Do not attempt to use
hill-start assist control to hold the vehi-
cle on an incline, as doing so may lead
to an accident.
■When the TRAC/VSC is activated
The slip indicator light flashes. Always
drive carefully. Reckless driving may
cause an accident. Exercise particular
care when the indicator light flashes.
■When the TRAC/VSC systems are
turned off
Be especially careful and drive at a speed
appropriate to the road conditions. As
these are the systems to help ensure
vehicle stability and driving force, do not
turn the TRAC/VSC systems off unless
necessary.
■Secondary Collision Brake
Do not rely solely upon the Secondary
Collision Brake. This system is designed
to help reduce the possibility of further
damage due to a secondary collision,
however, that effect changes according
to various conditions. Overly relying on
the system may result in death or serious
injury.
■Replacing tires
Make sure that all ti res are of the speci-
fied size, brand, tread pattern and total
load capacity. In addition, make sure that
the tires are inflated to the recom-
mended tire inflation pressure level.
The ABS, TRAC and VSC systems will
not function correctly if different tires are
installed on the vehicle.
Contact your Lexus dealer for further
information when replacing tires or
wheels.
■Handling of tires and the suspension
Using tires with any kind of problem or
modifying the suspensi on will affect the
driving assist systems, and may cause a
system to malfunction.

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Maintenance and care
Maintenance and care
6-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehi-cle exterior ................................ 300
Cleaning and protecting the vehi- cle interior ................................. 303
6-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements .. 305
General maintenance ............. 306
Emission inspection and mainte- nance (I/M) programs ......... 309
6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions......................................................... 310
Hood................................................ 312
Positioning a floor jack............. 312
Engine compartment................ 314
Tires ................................................ 320
Tire inflation pressure .............. 329
Wheels............................................ 331
Air conditioning filter...............333
Electronic key battery ............. 334
Checking and replacing fuses ........................................................ 336
Headlight aim.............................. 338
Light bulbs .................................... 339

3086-2. 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

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Maintenance and care
Tire inflation
pressure
( P.329)• Tire pressure gauge
• Compressed air source
Washer fluid
( P.319)
• Water or washer fluid
containing antifreeze
(for winter use)
• Funnel (used only for adding water or washer
fluid)
WARNING
The engine compartment contains many
mechanisms and fluids that may move
suddenly, become hot, or become elec-
trically energized. To avoid death or seri-
ous injury, observe the following
precautions.
■When working on the engine com-
partment
●Keep hands, clothi ng and tools away
from the moving fan and engine drive
belt.
●Be careful not to touch the engine,
radiator, exhaust manifold, etc. right
after driving as they may be hot. Oil
and other fluids may also be hot.
●Do not leave anything that may burn
easily, such as paper and rags, in the
engine compartment.
●Do not smoke, cause sparks or expose
an open flame to fuel or the battery.
Fuel and battery fumes are flammable.
■When working near the electric cool-
ing fan or radiator grille
Be sure the engine switch is off.
With the engine switch in IGNITION
ON mode, the electric cooling fan may
automatically start to run if the air condi-
tioning is on and/or the coolant tempera-
ture is high. ( P.317)
ItemsParts and tools■Safety glasses
Wear safety glasses to prevent flying or
falling material, fluid spray, etc. from get-
ting in your eyes.
NOTICE
■If you remove the air cleaner filter
Driving with the air cleaner filter
removed may cause excessive engine
wear due to dirt in the air.