Chassis/Body/Suspension/Tires/Brakes

The Lexus ES 350 owes its smooth, quiet ride in large part to a rigid unibody structure that allows the four-wheel independent suspension to be tuned to provide responsive handling agility and ultra-smooth ride quality. The low 0.28 coefficient of drag (Cd) helps minimize wind noise while also helping to maximize highway fuel efficiency. Standard 17 x 7-inch aluminum alloy wheels with a new split five-spoke design carry 215/55R17 all-season tires. A full-size spare wheel/tire is available.

Standard Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) with traction control system integrates the Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) and the Brake Assist (BA) safety feature. A new VSC cut-off switch for 2010 is useful if it becomes necessary to extricate the car from deep snow or other difficult conditions, such as mud or sand.

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    Auxiliary boxes
    - Overhead   Press in the lid. This box is useful for temporarily storing sunglasses and similar small items. - Rear seat (if equipped)   Pull down the armrest.   Pull up ...

    Engine immobilizer system
    The vehicle's keys have built-in transponder chips that prevent the engine from starting if the key has not been previously registered in the vehicle's on-board computer. Never leave the keys insid ...

    Using the radio
    - Type A - Type B - Type C Setting station presets (excluding XM® Satellite Radio) 1. Search for the desired stations by turning or or pressing or on . 2. Press and hold the button ( ...