Lexus ES350 2023 Driving Procedure steps

When you get behind the wheel of the 2023 Lexus ES350, you’ll be able to see how well beauty and technology work together. The ES350 comes to life with a carefully choreographed series of driving procedure steps, ready to wrap its occupants in a world of refined luxury and sophisticated performance. Every step of driving a Lexus, from starting the engine to using the advanced driver assistance features, is made to be easy and natural. This shows that Lexus is committed to a better driving experience. These steps for driving show how the 2023 Lexus ES350 is a perfect mix of precision engineering and driver-centered innovation. This makes every trip an elegant one with a purpose and a lot of fun.

Driving the vehicle

The following procedures should be observed to ensure safe driving:

Driving procedure

1. Starting the engine
2. Driving
   1. With the brake pedal depressed, shift the shift lever to D.
   2. If the parking brake is in manual mode, release the parking brake.
   3. Gradually release the brake pedal and gently depress the accelerator pedal to accelerate the vehicle.
3. Stopping
   1. With the shift lever in D, depress the brake pedal.
   2. If necessary, set the parking brake.
      If the vehicle is to be stopped for an extended period of time, shift the shift lever to P or N.
4. Parking the vehicle
   1. With the shift lever in D, depress the brake pedal.
   2. Set the parking brake, and shift the shift lever to P
   3. Press the engine switch to stop the engine.
   4. Lock the door, making sure that you have the electronic key on your person.
      If parking on a hill, block the wheels as needed.
5. Starting off on a steep uphill
   1. Make sure that the parking brake is set with the brake pedal depressed, and then shift the shift lever to D.
   2. Release the brake pedal and gently depress the accelerator pedal.
   3. Release the parking brake.

When starting off on a uphill
The hill-start assist control will activate.

Driving in the rain

1. Drive carefully when it is raining, because visibility will be reduced, the windows may become fogged up, and the road will be slippery.
2. Drive carefully when it starts to rain, because the road surface will be especially slippery.
3. Refrain from high speeds when driving on an expressway in the rain, because there may be a layer of water between the tires and the road surface, preventing the steering and brakes from operating properly.

Engine speed while driving
In the following conditions, the engine speed may become high while driving. This is due to automatic up-shifting control or down-shifting implementation to meet driv-ing conditions. It does not indicate sudden acceleration.

1. The vehicle is judged to be driving uphill or downhill
2. When the accelerator pedal is released
3. When the brake pedal is firmly or quickly depressed

Restraining the engine output (Brake Override System)

1. When the accelerator and brake pedals are depressed at the same time, the engine output may be restrained.
2. A warning message is displayed on the multi-information display while the system is operating.

Breaking in your new Lexus
To extend the life of the vehicle, observing the following precautions is recommended:

1. For the first 186 miles (300 km): Avoid sudden stops.
2. For the first 621 miles (1000 km):
   1. Do not drive at extremely high speeds.
   2. Avoid sudden acceleration.
   3. Do not drive continuously in low gear.
   4. Do not drive at a constant speed for extended periods.

Operating your vehicle in a foreign country
Comply with the relevant vehicle registration laws and confirm the availability of the correct fuel.

WARNING
Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.

When starting the vehicle
Always keep your foot on the brake pedal while stopping with the engine running. This prevents the vehicle from creeping.

When driving the vehicle

1. Do not drive if you are unfamiliar with the location of the brake and accelerator pedals to avoid depressing the wrong pedal.
   1. Accidentally depressing the accelerator pedal instead of the brake pedal will result in sudden acceleration that may lead to an accident.
   2. When backing up, you may twist your body around, leading to difficulty in operating the pedals. Make sure to operate the pedals properly.
   3. Make sure to keep a correct driving posture even when moving the vehicle only slightly. This allows you to depress the brake and accelerator pedals properly.
   4. Depress the brake pedal using your right foot. Depressing the brake pedal using your left foot may delay response in an emergency, resulting in an accident.
2. Do not drive the vehicle over or stop the vehicle near flammable materials such as leaves, paper or rags.
   The exhaust system and exhaust gases can be extremely hot. These hot parts may cause a fire if there is any flammable material nearby.
3. During normal driving, do not turn off the engine. Turning the engine off while driving will not cause loss of steering or braking control, but the power assists to these systems will be lost. This will make it more difficult to steer and brake, so you should pull over and stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.
   However, in the event of an emergency, such as if it becomes impossible to stop the vehicle in the normal way:
4. 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.

WARNING

1. Do not adjust the positions of the steering wheel, the seat, or the inside or outside rearview mirrors while driving.
   Doing so may result in a loss of vehicle control.
2. Always check that all passengers’ arms, heads or other parts of their body are not outside the vehicle.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. Do not drive in excess of the speed limit. Even if the legal speed limit permits 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 failure, 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 surfaces

1. Sudden braking, acceleration and steering may cause tire slippage and reduce your ability to control the vehicle.
2. Sudden acceleration, engine braking due to shifting or changes in engine speed could cause the vehicle to skid, resulting in an accident.
3. After driving through a puddle, lightly depress the brake pedal to make sure that the brakes are functioning properly. Wet brake pads may prevent the brakes from functioning properly. If the brakes on only one side are wet and not functioning properly, the steering control may be affected.

When shifting the shift lever

1. Do not let the vehicle roll backward while the shift lever is in a driving position 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.
2. Do not shift the shift lever to P while the vehicle is moving.
   Doing so can damage the transmission and may result in a loss of vehicle control.
3. 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 control.
4. 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 control.
5. 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.
6. Be careful not to shift the shift lever with the accelerator pedal depressed. Shifting the shift lever to a gear other than P or N may lead to unexpected rapid acceleration of the vehicle which may cause an accident and result in death or serious injury.

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