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#97 of 116 NHTSA Probes 2007 Lexus ES 350 by praz Aug 16, 2007 (3:05 pm)
http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/News/articleId=122210
#98 of 116 2008 Lexus ES350 by praz Aug 17, 2007 (2:31 pm)
New sleek side rear view mirrow and rear reading lights beside the handle on the roof and no UL package. Check this out... http://www.lexus.com/models/ES/
#99 of 116 All-weather Mats Probe by jaspalb Aug 23, 2007 (12:01 pm)
What is noted in NHTSA's probe on All-weather rubber mats has been experienced by me too. But I was lucky to think of bringing the vehilce in Neutral, and come to side side and stop. Only then I realized that the pedal was stuck in the rubber all-weather mat. In May, Toyota sent out a warning to secure mats properly. Replies to this message: curt2005 (Aug 26, 2007 1:03 pm)
#100 of 116 Re: All-weather Mats Probe [jaspalb] by curt2005 Aug 26, 2007 (1:03 pm)
Replying to: jaspalb (Aug 23, 2007 12:01 pm) The gray mats in my 330 are driving me crazy. They show everything and never look good.   Instead of the thick black all-weather mats, I ordered a pair of genuine replacement carpet mats in black for $95.
#101 of 116 Time elpased from when you start & stop trip by malpert1 Aug 30, 2007 (2:56 am)
On my previous ES 300 i was able to see mpg avg mpg etc but now on the new Es 350 that is gone. and i dont see it on the navigator.. where can i see time elapsed from when i began my trip and when i got to destination.... only when car traveled shoudl be reportedin time and distance.. if you stop thats not included
#102 of 116 Roadtrip by crazyma Sep 06, 2007 (9:10 am)
I just returned from a 1500 mile round-trip roadtrip in my new 350. I have to say, it was the best ride I have ever experienced over that kind of distance. The seemingly endlessly variable positions of the seat, steering column, and temperature (including seat) were wonderful for getting out of unconfortable positions. It was hot, so I pretty much ran the AC the whole way, except for when arriving at the beach (then we had to put down the windows and open the sunroof of course). The navigation system was a real winner too. Not only did it get me from A-B and B-A very well, but it got me around a major accident with an 8 mile back-up in no time using the detour function. It was really an exceptional trip. Going down the east coast, I averaged slightly better than 33mpg (I couldn't believe it) and going up the east coast, around 31mpg. The car was fun to drive, easily coasts at 80-85mph in 6th on the highway and maintains reserves for passing and a bit of fun on more rural roadways. I just wanted to let everyone know how pleased I was with the vehicle.
#103 of 116 Re: Winter Mats by music4kp Sep 06, 2007 (7:00 pm)
About a month ago, I reported that the winter mats got stuck under the accelerator while I was on the the freeway, causing temprary loss of control of the acceleration. As a last resort I remedied the situation by shifting to neutral. However, this caused the engine to rev to redline as I coasted to the emergency lane, at which time I discovered that it was the winter mats that were the culprit. My next concern was that the engine redlining would've certainly caused some sort of damage. Well, I'm happy to report that after taking my Lexus in for a diagnostic check, the engine is fine and still runs like new. It's like this thing is invincible. My ES350 may look all elegant and reserved on the outside, but on the inside it really is built like a rock. Thanks Lexus. Replies to this message: jaspalb (Sep 06, 2007 8:04 pm) zhiminwen (Sep 10, 2007 8:29 am) jaspalb (Sep 10, 2007 11:27 am)
#104 of 116 Re: Winter Mats [music4kp] by jaspalb Sep 06, 2007 (8:04 pm)
Replying to: music4kp (Sep 06, 2007 7:00 pm) Revving engine to the redline is not recommended. However, it does not mean that engine would be damaged just by going near or over it. If you consistently do so, engine parts would be effected, but if it happens,intentionally or unintentionally, once in a while design should manage it without any adverse impact. I also once had accelerator stuck under the rubber mat. Not knowing why car won't slow I shifted to neutral and stopped.
#105 of 116 Re: Winter Mats [music4kp] by zhiminwen Sep 10, 2007 (8:29 am)
Replying to: music4kp (Sep 06, 2007 7:00 pm) when this happened, was your all-weather floor mat installed on top the regular carpet floor mat or just on the floor? We received a letter from Lexus a while ago saying the the floor hooks on the ES350 are not designed for hooking up both the carpet floor mat and winter floor mat. So I installed our all-weather floor mat directly on the floor. IF the accelerator can still get stuck for this case, I might go back the regular carpet floor mat (at least for the driver's seat). Replies to this message: jaspalb (Sep 10, 2007 11:27 am)
#106 of 116 Re: Winter Mats [zhiminwen] by jaspalb Sep 10, 2007 (11:27 am)
Replying to: zhiminwen (Sep 10, 2007 8:29 am) What happened with me was before the letter from Lexus on winter mats came. It is not whether one mat is over the other. It is for securing the mat with the hooks. If mat is not secured (securing is not possible if one mat is placed over the othe), it moves up and under the pedal. In that case, either it will prevent pedal from moving down (no acceleration), or pedal may get stuck under it, accelerating the car uncontrollably.

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