2021 LEXUS ES350 transmission

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Automatic transmission..............149
Turn signal lever............................. 153
Parking brake ................................. 154
Brake Hold....................................... 156
4-3. Operating the lights and wipers Headlight switch ............................ 158
Automatic High Beam ................. 161
Windshield wipers and washer 164
4-4. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap......... 169
4-5. Using the driving support systems Lexus Safety System + 2.0 ......... 171
PCS (Pre-Collision System)..... 177
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)......... 184
RSA (Road Sign Assist) .............. 193
Dynamic radar crui se control with
full-speed range.......................... 195
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ....... 205
Driving Mode Select switch ..... 210
PKSA (Parking Support Alert) 212
Intuitive parking assist ................. 213
RCTA (Rear cross traffic alert) function .......................................... 220
RCD (Rear Camera Detection) function .......................................... 224
PKSB (Parking Support Brake) ........................................................... 227
Parking Support Brake function (static objects) ............................ 233
Parking Support Brake function (rear-crossing vehicles).......... 239
Parking Support Brake function (rear pedestrians) ..................... 243
Driving assist systems ................. 246
4-6. Driving tips Winter driving tips ........................ 2515-1. Remote Touch
Remote Touch............................... 256
5-2. Lexus Climate Concierge Lexus Climate Concierge.......... 261
5-3. Using the air conditioning system Automatic air conditioning system.......................................................... 263
Heated steering wheel/seat heat- ers/seat ventilators................... 270
5-4. Using the interior lights Interior lights list ............................ 274
5-5. Using the storage features List of storage features ............... 277
Trunk features ............................... 280
5-6. Using the other interior features Other interior features ............... 281
Garage door opener ................. 293
Compass ......................................... 299
6-1. Maintenance and care Cleaning and protecting the vehi-cle exterior................................... 304
Cleaning and protecting the vehi- cle interior .................................... 307
6-2. Maintenance Maintenance re quirements .....309
General maintenance ...

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Emission inspection and mainte- nance (I/M) programs ............. 313
5Interior features
6Maintenance and care

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• Engine speed / Electric motor speed (traction motor speed)
• Accelerator status
•Brake status
• Vehicle speed
• Operation status of the driving assist systems
• Images from the cameras Your vehicle is equipped with cam-
eras. Contact your Lexus dealer for
the location of recording cameras
The recorded data varies according to
the vehicle grade level and options
with which it is equipped.
These computers do not record con-
versations or sounds, and only record
images outside of the vehicle in certain
situations.
 Data Transmission
Your vehicle may transmit the data
recorded in these computers to Lexus
without notification to you.
Data usage
Lexus may use the data recorded in this
computer to diagnose malfunctions, con-
duct research and development, and
improve quality.
Lexus will not disclose the recorded data
to a third party except:
• With the consent of the vehicle owner or
with the consent of the lessee if the vehi-
cle is leased
• In response to an of ficial request by the
police, a court of law or a government
agency
• For use by Lexus in a lawsuit
• For research purposes where the data is not tied to a specific vehicle or vehicle
owner
 Recorded image information can be
erased by your Lexus dealer.
The image recording function can be dis-
abled. However, if the function is disabled,
data from when the system operates will
not be available.
To learn more about the vehicle
data collected, used and shared by
Lexus, please visit
www.lexus.com/privacyvts/
.
Usage of data colle cted through Lexus
Enform (U.S.mainland only)
If your Lexus has Lexus Enform and if
you have subscribed to those services,
please refer to the Lexus Enform
Telematics Subscription Service
Agreement for information on data
collected and its usage.
 To learn more about the vehicle
data collected, used and shared by
Lexus, please visit
www.lexus.com/privacyvts/
.
This vehicle is equipped with an event
data recorder (EDR). The main pur-
pose of an EDR is to record, in certain
crash or near crash-like situations,
such as an air bag deployment or hit-
ting a road obstacle, data that will assist
in understanding how a vehicle’s sys-
tems performed. The EDR is designed
to record data related to vehicle
dynamics and safety systems for a
short period of time, typically 30 sec-
onds or less.
The EDR in this vehicle is designed to
record such data as:
Event data recorder

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Driving
Driving
4-1. Before drivingDriving the vehicle ..................... 134
Cargo and luggage ................... 139
Vehicle load limits ....................... 141
Trailer towing ............................... 142
Dinghy towing ............................. 142
4-2. Driving procedures Engine (ignition) switch ........... 144
Automatic transmission........... 149
Turn signal lever.......................... 153
Parking brake .............................. 154
Brake Hold.................................... 156
4-3. Operating the lights and wipers Headlight switch ......................... 158
Automatic High Beam .............. 161
Windshield wipers and washer ......................................................... 164
4-4. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap...... 169
4-5. Using the driving support sys- tems
Lexus Safety System + 2.0 ...... 171
PCS (Pre-Collision System).. 177
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)...... 184
RSA (Road Sign Assist) ........... 193
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range....................... 195
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) .... 205
Driving Mode Select switch .. 210PKSA (Parking Support Alert)
......................................................... 212
Intuitive parking assist .............. 213
RCTA (Rear cross traffic alert) function....................................... 220
RCD (Rear Camera Detection) function........................................ 224
PKSB (Parking Support Brake) ........................................................ 227
Parking Support Brake function (static objects) ......................... 233
Parking Support Brake function (rear-crossing vehicles) ...... 239
Parking Support Brake function (rear pedestrians) .................. 243
Driving assist systems.............. 246
4-6. Driving tips Winter driving tips ..................... 251

1364-1. Before driving
WARNING
●Use engine braking (downshift) to
maintain a safe speed when driving
down a steep hill.
Using the brakes continuously may
cause the brakes to overheat and lose
effectiveness. (P.149)
●Do not adjust the positions of the
steering wheel, the seat, or the inside
or outside rear view mirrors while driv-
ing.
Doing so may result in a loss of vehicle
control.
●Always check that all passengers’
arms, heads or other parts of their
body are not outside the vehicle.
●AWD models: Do not drive the vehicle
off-road. This is not an AWD vehicle
designed for off-road driving. Proceed
with all due caution if it becomes
unavoidable to drive off-road.
●Do not drive across a river or through
other bodies of water. This may cause
electric/electronic components to
short circuit, damage the engine or
cause other serious damage to the
vehicle.
●Do not drive in excess of the speed
limit. Even if the legal speed limit per-
mits it, do not drive over 85 mph (140
km/h) unless your vehicle has high-
speed capability tires. Driving over 85
mph (140 km/h) may result in tire fail-
ure, loss of control and possible injury.
Be sure to consult a tire dealer to
determine whether the tires on your
vehicle are high-speed capability tires
or not before driving at such speeds.
■When driving on slippery road sur-
faces
●Sudden braking, acceleration and
steering may cause tire slippage and
reduce your ability to control the vehi-
cle.
●Sudden acceleration, engine braking
due to shifting, or changes in engine
speed could cause the vehicle to skid,
resulting in an accident.
●After driving through a puddle, lightly
depress the brake pedal to make sure
that the brakes are functioning prop-
erly. Wet brake pads may prevent the
brakes from functioning properly. If
the brakes on only one side are wet
and not functioning properly, steering
control may be affected.
■When shifting the shift lever
●Do not let the vehicle roll backward
while the shift lever is in a driving posi-
tion or roll forward while the shift lever
is in R.
Doing so may cause the engine to stall
or lead to poor brake and steering
performance, resulting in an accident
or damage to the vehicle.
●Do not shift the shif t lever to P while
the vehicle is moving.
Doing so can damage the transmission
and may result in a loss of vehicle con-
trol.
●Do not shift the shift lever to R while
the vehicle is moving forward.
Doing so can damage the transmission
and may result in a loss of vehicle con-
trol.
●Do not shift the shift lever to a driving
position while the vehicle is moving
backward.
Doing so can damage the transmission
and may result in a loss of vehicle con-
trol.
●Shifting the shift lever to N while the
vehicle is moving will disengage the
engine from the transmission. Engine
braking is not available when N is
selected.

1394-1. Before driving
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Driving
Cargo capacity depends on the total
weight of the occupants.
(Cargo capacity) = (Total load capac-
ity)  (Total weight of occupants)
NOTICE
■When encountering flooded roads
Do not drive on a road that has flooded
after heavy rain etc. Doing so may cause
the following serious damage to the vehi-
cle:
●Engine stalling
●Short in electrical components
●Engine damage caused by water
immersion
In the event that you drive on a flooded
road and the vehicle is flooded, be sure
to have your Lexus dealer check the fol-
lowing:
●Brake function
●Changes in quantity and quality of oil
and fluid used for the engine, auto-
matic transmission, transfer (AWD
models), rear differential (AWD mod-
els), etc.
●Lubricant condition for the propeller
shaft (AWD models), bearings and
suspension joints (where possible),
and the function of all joints, bearings,
etc.
■When parking the vehicle
Always set the parking brake, and shift
the shift lever to P. Failure to do so may
cause the vehicle to move or the vehicle
may accelerate sudden ly if the accelera-
tor pedal is accidentally depressed.
Cargo and luggage
Take notice of the following infor-
mation about storage precautions,
cargo capacity and load:
WARNING
■Things that must not be carried in the
trunk
The following things may cause a fire if
loaded in the trunk:
●Receptacles containing gasoline
●Aerosol cans
■Storage precautions
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may prevent the pedals
from being depressed properly, may
block the driver’s vision, or may result in
items hitting the driver or passengers,
possibly causing an accident.
●Stow cargo and luggage in the trunk
whenever possible.
●Do not place cargo or luggage in or on
the following locations.
• At the feet of the driver
• On the front passenger or rear seats (when stacking items)
• On the package tray
• On the instrument panel
•On the dashboard
• In front of the Center Display
●Secure all items in the occupant com-
partment.
Capacity and distribution

1434-1. Before driving
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Driving
NOTICE
■To prevent causing serious damage
to the transmission and Dynamic
Torque Control AWD system (AWD
models)
Never tow this vehicle with any of the
wheels on the ground. This may cause
serious damage to the transmission and
Dynamic Torque Control AWD system.

1494-2. Driving procedures
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Driving
*1: Shifting to the D position allows the sys-tem to select a gear suitable for the
driving conditions. Setting the shift lever
to the D position is recommended for
normal driving. You can choose shift
range suitable for your driving situation
by operating the paddle shift switches.
*2: Selecting shift ranges using S mode restricts the upper li mit of the possible
gear ranges, controls engine braking
force, and prevents unnecessary
upshifting.
■When driving with dynamic radar cruise
control with full-speed range activated
Even when performing the following
actions with the intent of enabling engine
braking, engine braking will not be acti-
vated because dynamic radar cruise con-
trol with full-speed range will not be
canceled.
●While driving in the D position or S mode,
downshifting to 7, 6, 5 or 4. ( P.195)
●When switching the driving mode to
sport mode while driving in D position.
( P.210)
■Restraining sudden start (Drive-Start
Control)
 P.135
■AI-SHIFT
The AI-SHIFT automatica lly selects the suit-
able gear according to driver performance
and driving conditions.
The AI-SHIFT automatically operates when
the shift lever is in D. (Shifting the shift lever
to the S position or using the paddle shift
cancels the function.)
Automatic transmission
Select the shift position depending
on your purpose and situation.
Shift position purpose and func-
tions
Shift posi-
tionObjective or function
PParking the vehicle/starting the engine
RReversing
NNeutral
DNormal driving*1
SS mode driving*2 ( P.152)
WARNING
■When driving on slippery road sur-
faces
Do not accelerate or shift gears sud-
denly.
Sudden changes in engine braking may
cause the vehicle to sp in or skid, resulting
in an accident.

1524-2. Driving procedures
The selected shift range, from D1 to D8,
will be displaye d in the meter.
■Automatic deactivation of shift range
selection in the D position
Shift range selection in the D position will
be deactivated in the following situations:
●The “+” paddle shift switch is held down
for a period of time
●When the vehicle comes to a stop
●If the accelerator pedal is depressed for
more than a certain period of time
●When the shift lever is shifted to a posi-
tion other than D
■Downshifting restriction warning
buzzer
To help ensure safety and driving perfor-
mance, downshifting operation may some-
times be restricted. In some circumstances,
downshifting may not be possible even
when the shift lever or paddle shift switch is
operated. (A buzzer will sound twice.)
To enter S mode, shift the shift lever to
S. Shift ranges can be selected by
operating the shift lever or paddle shift
switches, allowing you to drive in the
gear of your choosing. 1
Upshifting
2 Downshifting
The initial shift range in S mode is set
automatically to 4, 5 or 6 according to
vehicle’s speed. However, the initial
shift range may be set to 3 if AI-SHIFT
has operated while the shift lever was
in the D position. ( P.149)
A lower shift range will provide greater
engine braking forces than a higher
shift range.■S mode
●When the shift range is 7 or lower, hold-
ing the shift lever toward “+” sets the shift
range to 8.
●To prevent the engine from over-revving,
upshifting may automatically occur.
●To protect the automatic transmission, a
function is adopted that automatically
selects a higher shift range when the fluid
temperature is high.
■Downshifting restriction warning
buzzer
To help ensure safety and driving perfor-
mance, downshifting operation may some-
times be restricted. In some circumstances,
downshifting may not be possible even
when the shift lever or paddle shift switch is
operated. (A buzzer will sound twice.)
Selecting shift ranges in S mode
Meter displayFunction
S2 - S8
A gear in the range
between 1 and the
selected gear is
automatically cho-
sen depending on
vehicle speed and
driving conditions
S1Setting the gear at 1