2021 LEXUS ES350 tow

3827-2. Steps to take in an emergency
come off.
2Install the spare tire and loosely
tighten each wheel nut by hand by
approximately the same amount.
Tighten the wheel nuts until the tapered
portion comes into loose contact with
the disc wheel seat .
3Lower the vehicle.
4 Firmly tighten each wheel nut two
or three times in the order shown in
the illustration.
Tightening torque: 76 ft•lbf (103 N•m, 10.5 kgf•m)
5
Stow the flat tire, tire jack and all
tools.
■The compact spare tire
●The compact spare tire is identified by
the label “TEMPORARY USE ONLY”
on the tire sidewall.
Use the compact spar e tire temporarily,
and only in an emergency.
●Make sure to check the tire inflation
pressure of the compact spare tire.
(  P.405)
■After completing the tire change
The tire pressure warn ing system must be
reset. ( P.332)
■When using the compact spare tire
As the compact spare tire is not equipped
with a tire pressure warning valve and
transmitter, low inflat ion pressure of the
spare tire will not be indicated by the tire
pressure warning system. Also, if you
replace the compact spare tire after the tire
pressure warning light comes on, the light
remains on.
■When the compact spare tire is
attached
The vehicle becomes lower when driving
with the compact spare tire compared to
when driving with standard tires.
■If you have a flat front tire on a road cov-
ered with snow or ice
Install the compact spare tire on one of the
rear wheels of the vehicle. Perform the fol-
lowing steps and fit tire chains to the front
tires:
A
B

3967-2. Steps to take in an emergency
WARNING
■When attempting to free a stuck vehi-
cle
If you choose to push the vehicle back
and forth to free it, make sure the sur-
rounding area is clear to avoid striking
other vehicles, objects or people. The
vehicle may also lunge forward or lunge
back suddenly as it becomes free. Use
extreme caution.
■When shifting the shift lever
Be careful not to shif t the shift lever with
the accelerator pedal depressed.
This may lead to unexpected rapid accel-
eration of the vehicle that may cause an
accident resulting in death or serious
injury.
NOTICE
■To avoid damaging the transmission
and other components
●Avoid spinning the front wheels and
depressing the accelerator pedal
more than necessary.
●If the vehicle remains stuck even after
these procedures are performed, the
vehicle may require towing to be
freed.

450Alphabetical index
C
Care ...................................................... 304, 307Aluminum wheels ......................................304
Exterior ...........................................................304
Interior ............................................................. 307
Seat belts........................................................ 307
Cargo capacity................................................ 141
Cargo hooks .................................................280
Center Display ............................................. 256
Chains .............................................................. 252
Child-protectors............................................. 98
Child restraint system................................... 43 Fixed with a LATCH system ..................50
Fixed with a seat belt....................................47
Front passenger occupant classification system ..............................................................37
Points to remember .................................... 43
Riding with children ..................................... 43
Types of child restraint system installation method ........................................................... 44
Using an anchor bracket .......................... 53
Child safety ....................................................... 43 Airbag precautions...................................... 33
Battery precautions ...................... 324, 392
Child restraint system................................. 44
Heated steering wheel and seat heater precautions................................................ 270
How your child should wear the seat belt ............................................................................ 25
Moon roof precautions ............................ 127
Panoramic moon roof precautions ..... 131
Power window lock switch.....................125
Power window precautions ...................125
Rear door child-protectors ..................... 98
Seat belt extender precautions ............. 25
Seat belt precautions ...................................24
Trunk precautions ........................................ 99
Cleaning.............................................. 304, 307 Aluminum wheels ......................................304
Exterior ...........................................................304
Interior ............................................................. 307 Radar sensor ........
............................... 171, 207
Seat belts ........................................................307
Clock ................................................. 70, 73, 281
Coat hooks..................................................... 292
Compass ......................................................... 299
Condenser ..................................................... 322
Console box .................................................. 278
Console box light ........................................ 278
Cooling system............................................. 322 Engine overheating...................................393
Cornering lights ............................................ 160 Replacing light bulbs ................................346
Cruise control Dynamic radar cruise control with full-
speed range ............................................... 195
Cup holder ..................................................... 278
Current fuel consumption ...........................79
Curtain shield airbags .................................. 28
Customizable features ................................419
D
Daytime running light system .................. 158
Defogger Outside rear view mirrors..................... 264
Rear window ................................................ 264
Windshield .................................................... 264
Dimension ...................................................... 398
Dinghy towing................................................. 142
Display BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)................... 205
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-
speed range ............................................... 195
Head-up display............................................84
Intuitive parking assist ................................213
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) ..................... 189
Multi-information display ...........................77
Parking Support Brake function (rear pedestrians)............................................... 243
RCD (Rear Camera Detection) ........ 224
RCTA...............................................................220
Warning message .......................................371
Distance until next engine oil

Alphabetical index451
change ....................................................... 71, 76
Do-it-yourself maintenance ..................... 310
Door courtesy lights ....................................274
Door lock Doors.................................................................. 95
Smart access system with push-button start ................................................................. 106
Wireless remote control........................... 93
Doors ................................................................... 95 Automatic door lock ing and unlocking
system ............................................................. 98
Door glasses .................................................. 124
Door lock.......................................................... 95
Open door warning buzzer .......... 96, 98
Outside rear view mirrors ........................121
Rear door child-protectors ..................... 98
Drive distance ...................................................79
Drive info 1/Drive info 2 ...............................79
Driver’s seat position memory .................. 114 Driving position memory...........................114
Memory recall function ............................. 116
Drive-start control ........................................135
Driving................................................................134 Break-in tips ...................................................135
Correct driving posture .............................23
Driving Mode Select switch...................210
Procedures ..................................................... 134
Winter drive tips...........................................251
Driving information display .........................79
Driving Mode Select switch......................210
Driving range ....................................................79
Driving support system information display ............................................................................. 82
Dynamic radar cruise control with full- speed range..................................................195Warning message..................................... 203
Dynamic Torque Control AWD system .......................................................................... 246
E
Eco drive mode ..............................................210
Eco Driving Indicator.................... 80, 81, 87 Eco Driving Indicator Light ........................ 80
EDR (Event data recorder) ............................7
Elapsed time ......................................................79
Electric Power Steering (EPS)
Function .......................................................... 246
Warning light ...............................................363
Electronic key .................................................. 92 Battery-saving function............................ 107
If the electronic key does not operate properly .......................................................387
Replacing the battery .................................341
Electronic roof sunshade Jam protection function ........................... 130
Operation ........................................................129
Emergency, in case of If a warning buzzer sounds.................... 361
If a warning light turns on........................ 361
If a warning message is displayed .......371
If the battery is discharged ................... 389
If the electronic key does not operate properly .......................................................387
If the engine will not start....................... 384
If the fuel filler do or cannot be opened
......................................................................... 386
If the vehicle is trapped in rising water ..........................................................................353
If you have a flat tire ..................................375
If you lose your keys ................................ 386
If you think something is wrong......... 359
If your vehicle becomes stuck ............ 395
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency .................................................352
If your vehicle needs to be towed .... 355
If your vehicle overheats ........................393
Emergency flashers .................................... 352
Engine ................................................................144 ACCESSORY mode................................147
Compartment............................................... 318
Engine switch .................................................144
Fuel pump shut off system.................... 360
Hood ................................................................. 316
How to start the engine ............................144

Alphabetical index459
Tire information ............................................. 410Glossary........................................................... 414
Size...................................................................... 412
Tire identification number ....................... 412
Uniform Tire Quality Grading..............413
Tire pressure warning system ................ 328 Function .......................................................... 328
Initializing ....................................................... 332
Installing tire pressure warning valves and transmitters ........................................331
Registering ID codes ............................... 334
Warning light ...............................................365
Tires................................................................... 326 Chains ............................................................. 252
Checking ....................................................... 326
If you have a flat tire .................................. 375
Inflation pressure........................................ 336
Information ..................................................... 410
Replacing ....................................................... 375
Rotating tires ................................................ 328
Size....................................................................405
Snow tires ........................................................251
Spare tire........................................................ 375
Tire inflation pressu re display function
......................................................................... 328
Tire pressure warning system ............. 328
Warning light ...............................................365
Tools.................................................................. 376
Top tether strap............................................... 53
Total load capacity ...................................... 398
Towing Dinghy towing ............................................... 142
Emergency towing ...................................355
Towing eyelet ............................................. 358
Trailer towing ................................................. 142
TRAC (Traction Control) ........................ 246
Traction Control (TRAC) ........................ 246
Trailer towing .................................................. 142
Transmission Automatic transmission ............................149
Driving Mode Select switch...................210
Paddle shift switches ......................... 151, 152 S mode ............................................................. 152
Trip meters .................................................. 71, 76
Trunk .................................................................... 99 Hands Free Power Trunk Lid............... 102
Internal trunk release lever..................... 103
Power trunk lid ...............................................99
Smart access system with push-button start ................................................................... 101
Trunk closer switch .................................... 102
Trunk easy closer........................................ 103
Trunk features ............................................. 280
Trunk grip ....................................................... 103
Trunk light ....................................................... 103
Trunk opener main switch...................... 105
Trunk opener switch ................................... 101
Trunk storage extension...........................291
Wireless remote control ........................... 101
Trunk light ........................................................ 103
Turn signal lights ............................................153 Replacing light bulbs ................................346
Turn signal lever .......................................... 153
U
USB charging ports.................................... 282
V
Vanity lights......................................................281
Vanity mirrors .................................................281
Vehicle data recordings ..................................6
Vehicle identification number ................ 398
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) ........... 246
Ventilators (seat ventilators)................... 270
VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) ........... 246
W
Warning buzzersABS ...................................................................363
Airbags............................................................362
Approach warning..................................... 201
Brake hold .................................................... 368