Lexus ES250 (2023 year). Manual in english

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Type A

DOT symbol

Tire Identification Number (TIN)

Tire manufacturer’s identification
mark

Tire size code

Manufacturer’s optional tire type
code (3 or 4 letters)

Manufacturing week

Manufacturing year

: The DOT symbol certifies that the tire

conforms to applicable Federal Motor
Vehicle Safety Standards.



Type B

DOT symbol

Tire Identification Number (TIN)

Tire manufacturer’s identification
mark

Manufacturer’s code

Manufacturing week

Manufacturing year

: The DOT symbol certifies that the tire

conforms to applicable Federal Motor
Vehicle Safety Standards.

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Typical tire size information

The illustration indicates typical tire
size.

Tire use (P = Passenger car, T =
Temporary use)

Section width (millimeters)

Aspect ratio (tire height to section
width)

Tire construction code (R = Radial,
D = Diagonal)

Wheel diameter (inches)

Load index (2 digits or 3 digits)

Speed symbol (alphabet with one
letter)

Typical DOT and Tire Identifica-
tion Number (TIN)

A
B
C

A
B

Tire size

E
F

B
C

E
F

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Tire dimensions

Section width

Tire height

Wheel diameter

Bead

Sidewall

Shoulder

Tread

Belt

Inner liner

Reinforcing rubber

Carcass

Rim lines

Bead wires

Chafer

This information has been prepared in
accordance with regulations issued by
the National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration of the U.S. Department
of Transportation.
It provides the purchasers and/or pro-
spective purchasers of Lexus vehicles
with information on uniform tire quality
grading.

Your Lexus dealer will help answer any
questions you may have as you read this
information.

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DOT quality grades

All passenger vehicle tires must con-
form to Federal Safety Requirements
in addition to these grades. Quality
grades can be found where applicable
on the tire sidewall between tread
shoulder and maximum section width.

For example: Treadwear 200 Traction AA
Temperature A

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Treadwear

The treadwear grade is a comparative
rating based on the wear rate of the
tire when tested under controlled con-
ditions on a specified government test
course.

For example, a tire graded 150 would
wear one and a half (1 - 1/2) times as well
on the government course as a tire graded
100.
The relative performance of tires depends
upon the actual conditions of their use.
Performance may differ significantly from
the norm due to variations in driving habits,
service practices and differences in road
characteristics and climate.

Tire section names

A
B
C

A
B
C
D

E
F

Uniform Tire Quality Grading

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Traction AA, A, B, C

The traction grades, from highest to
lowest, are AA, A, B and C, and they
represent the tire’s ability to stop on
wet pavement as measured under con-
trolled conditions on specified govern-
ment test surfaces of asphalt and
concrete.

A tire marked C may have poor traction
performance.
Warning: The traction grade assigned to
this tire is based on braking (straight
ahead) traction tests and does not include
cornering (turning) traction.

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Temperature A, B, C

The temperature grades are A (the
highest), B, and C, representing the
tire’s resistance to the generation of
heat and its ability to dissipate heat

when tested under controlled condi-
tions on a specified indoor laboratory
test wheel.

Sustained high temperature can cause the
material of the tire to degenerate and
reduce tire life, and excessive temperature
can lead to sudden tire failure.
Grade C corresponds to a level of perfor-
mance which all passenger car tires must
meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle
Safety Standard No. 109.
Grades B and A represent higher levels of
performance on the laboratory test wheel
than the minimum required by law.
Warning: The temperature grades of a tire
assume that it is properly inflated and not
overloaded.
Excessive speed, underinflation, or exces-
sive loading, either separately or in combi-
nation, can cause heat buildup and
possible tire failure.

Glossary of tire terminology

Tire related term

Meaning

Cold tire inflation
pressure

Tire pressure when the vehicle has been parked for three hours or
more, or has not been driven more than 1 mile or 1.5 km under that
condition

Maximum inflation
pressure

The maximum cold inflated pressure to which a tire may be inflated,
shown on the sidewall of the tire

Recommended
inflation pressure

Cold tire inflation pressure recommended by a manufacturer

Accessory weight

The combined weight (in excess of those standard items which may
be replaced) of automatic transmission, power steering, power
brakes, power windows, power seats, radio and heater, to the extent
that these items are available as factory-installed equipment
(whether installed or not)

Curb weight

The weight of a motor vehicle with standard equipment, including the
maximum capacity of fuel, oil and coolant, and if so equipped, air
conditioning and additional weight optional engine

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Maximum loaded
vehicle weight

The sum of:
(a) Curb weight
(b) Accessory weight
(c) Vehicle capacity weight
(d) Production options weight

Normal occupant
weight

150 lb. (68 kg) times the number of occupants specified in the sec-
ond column of Table 1

that follows

Occupant distribu-
tion

Distribution of occupants in a vehicle as specified in the third column
of Table 1

below

Production options
weight

The combined weight of installed regular production options weigh-
ing over 5 lb. (2.3 kg) in excess of the standard items which they
replace, not previously considered in curb weight or accessory
weight, including heavy duty brakes, ride levelers, roof rack, heavy
duty battery, and special trim

Rim

A metal support for a tire or a tire and tube assembly upon which the
tire beads are seated

Rim diameter
(Wheel diameter)

Nominal diameter of the bead seat

Rim size designation Rim diameter and width

Rim type designa-
tion

The industry manufacturer’s designation for a rim by style or code

Rim width

Nominal distance between rim flanges

Vehicle capacity
weight (Total load
capacity)

The rated cargo and luggage load plus 150 lb. (68 kg) times the
vehicle’s designated seating capacity

Vehicle maximum
load on the tire

The load on an individual tire that is determined by distributing to
each axle its share of the maximum loaded vehicle weight, and divid-
ing by two

Vehicle normal load
on the tire

The load on an individual tire that is determined by distributing to
each axle its share of curb weight, accessory weight, and normal
occupant weight (distributed in accordance with Table 1

below),

and dividing by two

Weather side

The surface area of the rim not covered by the inflated tire

Tire related term

Meaning

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Bead

The part of the tire that is made of steel wires, wrapped or reinforced
by ply cords and that is shaped to fit the rim

Bead separation

A breakdown of the bond between components in the bead

Bias ply tire

A pneumatic tire in which the ply cords that extend to the beads are
laid at alternate angles substantially less than 90 degrees to the cen-
terline of the tread

Carcass

The tire structure, except tread and sidewall rubber which, when
inflated, bears the load

Chunking

The breaking away of pieces of the tread or sidewall

Cord

The strands forming the plies in the tire

Cord separation

The parting of cords from adjacent rubber compounds

Cracking

Any parting within the tread, sidewall, or innerliner of the tire extend-
ing to cord material

A pneumatic tire with an inverted flange tire and rim system in which
the rim is designed with rim flanges pointed radially inward and the
tire is designed to fit on the underside of the rim in a manner that
encloses the rim flanges inside the air cavity of the tire

Extra load tire

A tire designed to operate at higher loads and at higher inflation
pressures than the corresponding standard tire

Groove

The space between two adjacent tread ribs

Innerliner

The layer(s) forming the inside surface of a tubeless tire that contains
the inflating medium within the tire

Innerliner separa-
tion

The parting of the innerliner from cord material in the carcass

Intended outboard
sidewall

(a) The sidewall that contains a whitewall, bears white lettering, or
bears manufacturer, brand, and/or model name molding that is
higher or deeper than the same molding on the other sidewall of the
tire, or
(b) The outward facing sidewall of an asymmetrical tire that has a
particular side that must always face outward when mounted on a
vehicle

Light truck (LT) tire

A tire designated by its manufacturer as primarily intended for use
on lightweight trucks or multipurpose passenger vehicles

Load rating

The maximum load that a tire is rated to carry for a given inflation
pressure

Tire related term

Meaning

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Maximum load rat-
ing

The load rating for a tire at the maximum permissible inflation pres-
sure for that tire

Maximum permissi-
ble inflation pres-
sure

The maximum cold inflation pressure to which a tire may be inflated

Measuring rim

The rim on which a tire is fitted for physical dimension requirements

Open splice

Any parting at any junction of tread, sidewall, or innerliner that
extends to cord material

Outer diameter

The overall diameter of an inflated new tire

Overall width

The linear distance between the exteriors of the sidewalls of an
inflated tire, including elevations due to labeling, decorations, or pro-
tective bands or ribs

Passenger car tire

A tire intended for use on passenger cars, multipurpose passenger
vehicles, and trucks, that have a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR)
of 10,000 lb. or less.

Ply

A layer of rubber-coated parallel cords

Ply separation

A parting of rubber compound between adjacent plies

Pneumatic tire

A mechanical device made of rubber, chemicals, fabric and steel or
other materials, that, when mounted on an automotive wheel, pro-
vides the traction and contains the gas or fluid that sustains the load

Radial ply tire

A pneumatic tire in which the ply cords that extend to the beads are
laid at substantially 90 degrees to the centerline of the tread

Reinforced tire

A tire designed to operate at higher loads and at higher inflation
pressures than the corresponding standard tire

Section width

The linear distance between the exteriors of the sidewalls of an
inflated tire, excluding elevations due to labeling, decoration, or pro-
tective bands

Sidewall

That portion of a tire between the tread and bead

Sidewall separation

The parting of the rubber compound from the cord material in the
sidewall

Tire related term

Meaning

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Occupant loading and distribution for vehicle normal load for various desig-

nated seating capacities

Snow tire

A tire that attains a traction index equal to or greater than 110, com-
pared to the ASTM E-1136 Standard Reference Test Tire, when
using the snow traction test as described in ASTM F-1805-00, Stan-
dard Test Method for Single Wheel Driving Traction in a Straight
Line on Snow-and Ice-Covered Surfaces, and which is marked with

an Alpine Symbol (

) on at least one sidewall

Test rim

The rim on which a tire is fitted for testing, and may be any rim listed
as appropriate for use with that tire

Tread

That portion of a tire that comes into contact with the road

Tread rib

A tread section running circumferentially around a tire

Tread separation

Pulling away of the tread from the tire carcass

Treadwear indica-
tors (TWI)

The projections within the principal grooves designed to give a visual
indication of the degrees of wear of the tread

Wheel-holding fix-
ture

The fixture used to hold the wheel and tire assembly securely during
testing

Designated seating capacity,

Number of occupants

Vehicle normal load, Num-

ber of occupants

Occupant distribution in a

normally loaded vehicle

2 through 4

2 in front

5 through 10

2 in front, 1 in second seat

11 through 15

2 in front, 1 in second seat, 1 in

third seat, 1 in fourth seat

16 through 20

2 in front, 2 in second seat, 2

in third seat, 1 in fourth seat

Tire related term

Meaning

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Changing by using the meter con-
trol switches

Press

to select

Operate the meter control
switches to select the desired item
to be customized.

According to the display, select the
desired setting.

To go back to the previous screen or exit
the customize mode, press

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Changing using the Center Dis-
play

Select

on the main menu.

Select “Vehicle customize” on the
sub menu.

Various setting can be changed. Refer to

the list of settings that can be changed for

details.

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During customization

Stop the vehicle in a safe place, apply the

parking brake, and shift the shift lever to P.

Also, to prevent battery discharge, leave

the engine running while customizing the

features.

Some function settings are changed simultaneously with other functions being cus-
tomized. Contact your Lexus dealer for further details.

Settings that can be changed using the Center Display

Settings that can be changed using the meter control switches

Settings that can be changed by your Lexus dealer

Definition of symbols: O = Available,



= Not available

Customizable features

Your vehicle includes a variety of
electronic features that can be per-
sonalized to your preferences. The
settings of these features can be
changed by using the meter control
switches, the Center Display or at
your Lexus dealer.

Customizing vehicle features

WARNING

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During customization

As the engine needs to be running

during customization, ensure that the

vehicle is parked in a place with ade-

quate ventilation. In a closed area such as

a garage, exhaust gases including harm-

ful carbon monoxide (CO) may collect

and enter the vehicle. This may lead to

death or a serious health hazard.

NOTICE

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During customization

To prevent battery discharge, ensure

that the engine is running while custom-

izing features.

Customizable features

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Gauges, meters and multi-information display (

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P.68, 71, 76)

: For details about each function:



P.80

: The default setting varies according to country.

: Except F SPORT models

Function

Default setting Customized setting

Language

English

French



Spanish

Units

miles (MPG)

km (km/L)



km (L/100 km)

miles (MPG Impe-

rial)

Speedometer display

Digital

Analog



Analog and digital

Drive information 1

Current fuel

consumption

Customizable items:



P.77



Average fuel

economy (after

reset)

Drive information 2

Distance (driv-

ing range)

Average vehi-

cle speed (after

reset)

Clock

12-hour display

24-hour display



Pop-up display

Off



Rev indicator

5000 rpm

2000 - 6800 rpm



Off

Rev peak

Off



Eco Driving Indicator Light

Off



Suggestion function

On (when the vehi-

cle is stopped)



Off

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: F SPORT models

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Head-up Display

(



P.82)

: If equipped

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Door lock (



P.94, 98, 372)

■

Rear seat reminder (



P.95)

Function

Default setting Customized setting

Gauge information

Tachometer

Eco Driving Indica-

tor



No content

Route guidance to destina-
tion/street name

Off



Driving support system display

Off



Compass

Off



Audio system operation status

Off



Function

Default setting Customized setting

Unlocking using a mechanical key

Driver’s door

unlocked in one

step, all doors

unlocked in two

step

All doors unlocked

in one step

 

Automatic door locking function

Shift lever

linked door

locking opera-

tion

Off



Speed linked door

locking operation

Automatic door unlocking function

Shift lever

linked door

unlocking
operation

Off



Driver’s door linked

door unlocking

operation

Locking/unlocking of the trunk
when all doors are
locked/unlocked

Off

 

Function

Default setting Customized setting

Rear seat reminder function

Off



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Smart access system with push-button start and wireless remote control
(

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P.94, 105)

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Smart access system with push-button start (



P.94, 105)

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Wireless remote control (



P.90, 94, 98)

Function

Default setting Customized setting

Operating signal (Buzzers)

Standard

Desired volume



Operation signal (Emergency
flashers)

Off



Time elapsed before automatic
door lock function is activated if
door is not opened after being
unlocked

60 seconds

Off



30 seconds

120 seconds

Open door warning buzzer (When
locking the vehicle)

Off

 

Function

Default setting Customized setting

Smart access system with push-
button start

Off

 

Smart door unlocking

Driver’s door

All the doors



Time elapsed before unlocking all
the door when gripping and hold-
ing the driver’s door handle

2 seconds

Off

 

1.5 seconds

2.5 seconds

Number of consecutive door lock
operations

2 times

As many as desired

 

Function

Default setting Customized setting

Wireless remote control

Off

 

Unlocking operation

Driver’s door

unlocked in one

step, all doors

unlocked in two

step

All doors unlocked

in one step



Locking operation when door
opened

Off



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Trunk (



P.98)

: If equipped

■

Driving position memory

(



P.111)

: If equipped

■

Outside rear view mirrors (



P.118)

Trunk unlocking operation

Press and hold

(short)

One short press

 

Push twice

Press and hold

(long)

Off

Theft deterrent panic mode

Off

 

Function

Default setting Customized setting

Hands Free Power Trunk Lid (kick
sensor)

Off



Buzzer when the kick sensor

detects a foot

Off

 

Function

Default setting Customized setting

Selecting doors linked to the mem-
ory recall function

Driver’s door

All doors

 

Driver’s seat slide movement when
exiting the vehicle

Full

Off



Partial

Steering wheel movement

Tilt only

Off

 

Telescopic only

Tilt and telescopic

Function

Default setting Customized setting

Automatic mirror folding and
extending operation

Linked to the

locking/

unlocking of

the doors

Off

 

Linked to operation

of the engine switch

Function

Default setting Customized setting

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Power windows, and moon roof

or panoramic moon roof

(



P.121, 123, 126)

: If equipped

■

Automatic light control system (



P.156)

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Lights (



P.156)

: Except for Canada

Function

Default setting Customized setting

Mechanical key linked operation
(open)

Off

 

Mechanical key linked operation
(close)

Off

 

Wireless remote control linked
operation (open)

Off

 

Wireless remote control linked
operation signal (buzzer)

Off

 

Function

Default setting Customized setting

Light sensor sensitivity

Normal

Brighter



Bright

Dark

Darker

Time elapsed before headlights
automatically turn off after doors
are closed

30 seconds

Off



60 seconds

90 seconds

Windshield wiper linked headlight
illumination

Off

 

Function

Default setting Customized setting

Daytime running lights

Off



Welcome lighting

Off

 

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PCS (Pre-Collision System) (



P.173)

: The system is automatically enabled each time the engine switch is turned to IGNITION

ON mode.

■

LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) (



P.183)

■

RSA (Road Sign Assist)

(



P.192)

: If equipped

■

Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range (



P.195)

Function

Customized setting

Adjust alert timing

Early, Middle, Late



PCS (Pre-Collision System)

On, Off



Function

Customized setting

Lane centering function

On, Off



Alert type

Steering wheel vibration, Buzzer



Alert sensitivity

High, Standard



Vehicle sway warning function

On, Off



Vehicle sway warning sensitivity

High, Standard, Low



Function

Customized setting

RSA (Road Sign Assist)

On, Off



Excess speed notification method

Display only, No notification, Display

and buzzer



Excess speed notification level

1 mph (2 km/h), 3 mph (5 km/h), 5

mph (10 km/h)



Other notifications method (No-
entry notification)

Display only, No notification, Display

and buzzer



Function

Customized setting

Curve speed reduction function

High, Low, Off



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BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) (



P.205)

■

PKSA (Parking Support Alert)

(



P.212)

: If equipped

■

Intuitive parking assist

(



P.213)

: If equipped

■

RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert) function (



P.221)

: Vehicles without the Intuitive parking assist

Function

Default setting Customized setting

BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)

Off



Outside rear view mirror indicator
brightness

Bright

Dim



Alert timing for presence of
approaching vehicle (sensitivity)

Intermediate

Early



Late

Only when vehicle

detected in blind

spot

Function

Default setting Customized setting

Buzzer volume

Level2

Level1



Level3

Function

Default setting Customized setting

Intuitive parking assist

Off



Function

Default setting Customized setting

RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert)
function

Off



Buzzer volume

Level2

Level1



Level3

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RCD (Rear Camera Detection) function

(



P.227)

: If equipped

■

PKSB (Parking Support Brake)

(



P.230)

: If equipped

■

Driving Mode Select switch (



P.210)

: If equipped

■

Automatic air conditioning system (



P.255)

■

Seat heater

/seat ventilators

(



P.261)

: If equipped

Function

Default setting Customized setting

RCD (Rear Camera Detection)
function

Off



Function

Default setting Customized setting

PKSB (Parking Support Brake)
function

Off



Function

Default setting Customized setting

Powertrain control in custom
mode

Normal

Power

 

Eco

Chassis control in custom mode

Normal

Sport

 

Air conditioning operation in cus-
tom mode

Normal

Eco

 

Function

Default setting Customized setting

A/C auto switch operation

Off



Exhaust gas sensor sensitivity

Standard

-3 to 3



Function

Default setting Customized setting

Driver’s seat temperature prefer-
ence in automatic mode

Standard

-2 (cooler) to 2

(warmer)



Passenger’s seat temperature
preference in automatic mode

Standard

-2 (cooler) to 2

(warmer)

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