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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Using the AUX adapter
This adapter can be used to connect a portable audio device and listen to
it
through the vehicle’s speakers.
Connect the portable audio
device.
Press .
Operating portable audio devices connec ...
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior
Perform the following to protect the vehicle and maintain it in prime
condition:
l Working from top to bottom, liberally apply water to the vehicle
body, wheel wells and underside of the vehicle t ...
Exterior
The new RX is clearly an evolution of the past generation's design, not a
groundbreaking new look. That's OK, because the previous generation is the
benchmark for the class; competing automakers t ...