2021 LEXUS ES350 steering

2725-3. Using the air conditioning system
■Operation condition
The engine switch is in IGNITION ON
mode.
■Air conditioning system-linked control
mode
When the seat ventilato r fan speed level is
Hi (when AUTO is selected), the seat venti-
lator fan speed may become higher
according to the fan speed of the air condi-
tioning system.
■When AUTO mode is selected
The following functions may turn off
according to the air conditioning set tem-
perature, outside temperature, etc.
●Seat heaters
●Seat ventilators
■Stored settings
When the engine switch is turned to IGNI-
TION ON mode, the following stored set-
tings are recalled.
●Seat heaters
●Seat ventilators
■Main display
Using the touchpad of the Remote
Touch, select the button on the screen.
to can be adjusted by perform-
ing the following operations.
Flick operation: Move the pointer to
the desired item and flick the touchpad
up or down.
The item can be adjusted by one level.
Trace operation: After selecting the
desired item, trace the pad surface.
The item can be adjusted by the amount
that you trace.
Trace operation cannot be used while driv-
ing.
Adjust the seat ventilator fan speed
level
The seat ventilator can be adjusted in 3
levels.
When the seat ventilator is operated, the
fan speed level is displayed on the screen.
Adjust the seat heater temperature
level
The seat heater can be adjusted in 3 levels.
When the seat heater is operated, the tem-
perature level is disp layed on the screen.
Adjust the heated steering wheel
WARNING
■To prevent overheating and minor
burn injuries
Observe the following precautions when
using the seat heaters.
●Do not cover the seat with a blanket or
cushion when using the seat heater.
●Do not use seat heater more than nec-
essary.
Control screen
AC
A
B
C

2735-3. Using the air conditioning system
5
Interior features
temperature level
The heated steering wheel can be adjusted
in 2 levels.
When the heated steering wheel is oper-
ated, the temperature level is displayed on
the screen.
Automatic mode on/off indicators
When the automatic mode is on, the indi-
cator illuminates on the screen.
Sub function menu
When the sub function button on the
Remote Touch is pressed, the following
functions can be set to automatic mode.: Left-hand side seat heater/seat
ventilator
: Heated steering wheel
: Right-hand side seat heater/seat
ventilator
■Side display (12.3-inch display
model)
Display the air conditioning control
screen ( P.266)
Adjust the seat heater temperature
level
Each time the switch is selected, the tem-
perature level and leve l indicator (orange)
change as follows:
AUTO  Hi  Mid  Lo  Off
Adjust the seat ventilator fan speed level
Each time the switch is selected, the fan
speed level and level indicator (blue)
change as follows:
AUTO
 Hi  Mid  Lo  Off
Adjust the heated steering wheel
temperature level
Each time the switch is selected, the tem-
perature level and le vel indicator change
as follows:
AUTO  Hi  Lo  Off
■Customization
Steering wheel heating preference in auto-
matic mode and the automatic mode set-
tings for the seat heaters and ventilators can
be changed. (Customizable features:
 P.419)
D
E
A
B
C
D

3066-1. 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
moldings and bumpers, may be
deformed and damaged.
Also, do not continuously hold the
nozzle in the same place.
●Do not spray the lower part of the
windshield continuously.
If water enters the air conditioning sys-
tem intake located ne ar the lower part
of the windshield, th e air conditioning
system may not operate correctly.
●Do not wash the underside of the vehi-
cle using a high pressure car washer.

3126-2. 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

3466-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Front turn signal lights (vehicles
with single-beam headlights)
Front side marker lights (vehicles
with single-beam headlights)
■Bulbs that need to be replaced by
your Lexus dealer
 Headlights
 Parking lights and daytime running
lights
 Front turn signal lights (vehicles with
triple-beam headlights)
 Front side marker lights (vehicles
with triple-beam headlights) 
Cornering lights
 Side turn signal lights
 Outer foot lights
 Tail lights
 Stop lights
 Rear turn signal lights
 Rear side marker lights
 Back-up lights
 High mounted stoplight
 License plate lights
■LED lights
The lights other than the front turn signal
lights (vehicles with single-beam head-
lights) and front side ma rker lights (vehicles
with single-beam head lights) each consist
of a number of LEDs. If any of the LEDs
burn out, take your vehicle to your Lexus
dealer to have the light replaced.
■Condensation build-up on the inside of
the lens
Temporary condensation build-up on the
inside of the headlight lens does not indi-
cate a malfunction. Contact your Lexus
dealer for more information in the following
situations:
●Large drops of water have built up on the
inside of the lens.
●Water has built up inside the headlight.
■When replacing light bulbs
 P.344
■Front turn signal lights (vehicles
with single-beam headlights) /front
side marker lights (vehicles with
single-beam headlights)
1 To ensure enough space to per-
form work, turn the steering wheel
Light bulbs
You may replace the following bulb
by yourself. Before replacing,
check the wattage of the light bulb
to be replaced. As there is a danger
that components may be damaged,
we recommend that replacement is
carried out by your Lexus dealer.
Bulb location
A
B
Replacing light bulb

3476-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
6
Maintenance and care
to rotate the front wheel away from
the bulb to be replaced. Remove
the fender liner clip.
Turn the steering wheel to the left when
replacing the right side light bulb, and turn
the steering wheel to the right when
replacing the left side light bulb.
2To protect the front bumper from
being damaged, apply protective
tape around the clips as shown in
the illustration.
Use masking tape, etc. Do not use duct
tape, as it may leave residue or damage the
paint when removed.
3Insert a flathead screwdriver
between the front bumper and fender liner and then separate the
front bumper from the fender liner.
To separate the front bumper from the
fender liner, pry up
the fender liner while
pulling the front bumper outward as shown
in the illustration.
4 Pull back the fender liner and turn
the bulb base counterclockwise.
Front turn signal lights
Front side marker lights
A
B

3537-1. Essential information
7
When trouble arises
seconds or more, or press it briefly
3 times or more in succession.
5 Stop the vehicle in a safe place by
the road. 
Remove the seat belt first.
 If the door can be opened, open the
door and exit the vehicle.
 If the door can not be opened, open
the window using the power win-
dow switch and exit the vehicle
through the window.
 If the window can not be opened
using the power window switch,
remain calm, wait until the water
level inside the vehicle rises to the
point that the water pressure inside
of the vehicle equals the water pres-
sure outside of the vehicle, and then
open the door and exit the vehicle.
WARNING
■If the engine has to be turned off while
driving
Power assist for the brakes and steering
wheel will be lost, making the brake
pedal harder to depress and the steering
wheel heavier to turn. Decelerate as
much as possible before turning off the
engine.
If the vehicle is trapped in
rising water
In the event the vehicle is sub-
merged in water, remain calm and
perform the following.
WARNING
■Using an emergency hammer*1 for
emergency escape
The rear side windows and rear window
of this vehicle can be shattered by an
emergency hammer
*1 used for emer-
gency escape, however, since the wind-
shield and front side windows
*2 are
laminated glass they can not be shat-
tered by an emergency hammer
*1.
*1: Contact your Lexus dealer or after-
market accessory manufacturer for
further information about an emer-
gency hammer.
*2: Vehicles with laminated glass

3567-2. Steps to take in an emergency
The following may indicate a problem
with your transmission. Contact your
Lexus dealer or commercial towing
service before towing.
The engine is running but the vehi-
cle does not move.
 The vehicle makes an abnormal
sound.
WARNING
■While towing (vehicles with a towing
eyelet)
●When towing using cables or chains,
avoid sudden starts, etc. which place
excessive stress on the towing eyelets,
cables or chains. The towing eyelets,
cables or chains may become dam-
aged, broken debris may hit people,
and cause serious damage.
●Do not turn the engine switch off.
There is a possibility that the steering
wheel is locked and cannot be oper-
ated.
■Installing towing eyelets to the vehi-
cle (vehicles with a towing eyelet)
Make sure that towing eyelets are
installed securely.
If not securely installed, towing eyelets
may come loose during towing.
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the vehicle
when towing using a wheel-lift type
truck
●Do not tow the vehicle from the rear
when the engine switch is off. The
steering lock mechanism is not strong
enough to hold the front wheels
straight.
●When raising the vehicle, ensure ade-
quate ground clearance for towing at
the opposite end of the raised vehicle.
Without adequate clearance, the vehi-
cle could be damaged while being
towed.
■To prevent damage to the vehicle
when towing with a sling-type truck
Do not tow with a sling-type truck, either
from the front or rear.
■To prevent damage to the vehicle
during emergency towing (vehicles
with a towing eyelet)
Do not secure cables or chains to the
suspension components.
■Recreational towing (behind motor
home, etc.) (AWD models)
Never dinghy tow your vehicle to pre-
vent causing serious damage to the
Dynamic Torque Control AWD system
and transmission. ( P.142)
Situations when it is necessary to
contact dealers before towing