air conditioning Lexus ES330 2004 Destination Input and Route Guidance / LEXUS 2004 ES330 OWNER'S MANUAL (OM33633U)

HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
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HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
The contents of this manual are explained briefly on this
page to help you make the best use of the manual. Please
read this page and the rest of the Owner's Manual
carefully to make sure you fully understand the operation
of your vehicle.
This will help you enjoy safe and comfortable driving.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
The table of contents and the pictorial index provide easy
reference to the appropriate pages.
BASIC OPERATION Ð QUICK REFERENCE
Operation of basic equipment is briefly explained in an easily
understandable way for quick reference.
SECTION 1 Ð INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
The vehicle's equipment is divided into the 7 groups listed
below. Use of the equipment is explained, including any points
you should pay particular attention to.
1. Keys and doors
2. Switches
3. Gauges, meters and service reminder indicators
4. Interior equipment
5. Exterior equipment
6. Occupant restraint system
7. Steering wheel and mirrors
SECTION 2 Ð AIR CONDITIONING AND AUDIO
The features of the vehicle's air conditioning and audio are
explained in detail. Be sure to read this Section so that you can
make full use of them.
SECTION 3 Ð STARTING AND DRIVING
Starting the engine, driving, stopping, operation of features
affecting vehicle handling, hints on vehicle safety and safe
driving techniques are all explained. Please read everything
in this Section, and remember Ð drive safely!
SECTION 4 Ð IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY
This Section explains what to do in the event of an urgent
situation such as the engine not starting or getting a flat tire,
etc. If such a problem occurs, check the contents of this
Owner's Manual and follow the instructions given.
SECTION 5 Ð MAINTENANCE
This Section explains the importance of regular maintenance.
Regular and periodic inspection and maintenance of your
Lexus will help to keep your vehicle in its best condition.
SECTION 6 Ð SERVICE PROCEDURES AND
SPECIFICATIONS
Simple maintenance procedure and service data are provided
here for your reference should you wish to perform inspection
and maintenance yourself.

For detailed information, refer to the description given in each Section.
PICTORIAL INDEX
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Page
1Door lock switch and power window
switches 28, 51. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2Driving position memory switches 178. . . . . . . . . . .
3Power rear view mirror control switches 183. . . . . .
4Side vents 205. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5Instrument panel light control dial 68. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6Headlight, turn signal and
fog light switches 34, 37, 40, 41. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7Multi-information display control switches 66. . . . .
8Ignition switch 268. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
9Wiper and washer switches 41. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
10Seat heater switches 56. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
11Emergency flasher switch 54. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
12Clock 74. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
13Car audio 211, 235. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
14Front passenger's seat belt reminder light 57. . . . . .
15AIRBAG OFFº indicator light 152. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
16AIRBAG ONº indicator light 152. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page
17Security indicator light 16, 30. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
18Glove box 77. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
19Automatic air conditioning controls 192. . . . . . . . . .
20Rear window and outside rear view mirror
defogger switch 49. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
21Ashtray 75. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
22Automatic transmission selector lever 272. . . . . . . .
23Rear electric sunshade switch 88. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
24Electronic modulated suspension
control switch 282. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
25Traction control system off switch 284. . . . . . . . . . .
26Cruise control switch 279. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
27Power adjustable pedals switch 181. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
28Parking brake pedal 269. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
29Auxiliary box 85. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
30Hood lock release lever 92. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
31Trunk lid opener 93. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
32Fuel filler door opener 96. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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GAUGES, METERS AND SERVICE REMINDER INDICATORS
51
ENGINE COOLANT
TEMPERATURE GAUGE

Normal range
The gauge indicates the engine coolant temperature when
the ignition switch is on. The engine operating
temperature will vary with changes in weather and engine
load.
If the needle points to the red zone or higher, stop your vehicle
and allow the engine to cool.Your vehicle may overheat during severe operating conditions,
such as:
Driving up a long hill on a hot day.
Reducing speed or stopping after high speed driving.
Idling for a long period with the air conditioning on in
stop-and-go traffic.
Towing a trailer.

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GAUGES, METERS AND SERVICE REMINDER INDICATORS
58If any of the following conditions occurs, this indicates a
malfunction somewhere in the parts monitored by the warning
light system. Contact your Lexus dealer as soon as possible
to service the vehicle.
When the ignition switch is turned to the ONº position, the
light does not come on or remains on.
The light comes on while driving.
(e) Discharge Warning Light
This light warns that the battery is being discharged.If it comes on while you are driving, stop the vehicle, turn off the
engine, and check for the cause. Look first at the engine drive
belt.
If it is loose or broken, the generator will not charge the
battery properly.
If the belt is O.K., there is a problem somewhere in the
charging system.
The engine ignition will continue to operate, however, until the
battery is discharged. Turn off the air conditioning, blower,
radio, etc., and drive directly to the nearest Lexus dealer or
repair shop.
NOTICE
Do not continue driving if the engine drive belt is broken
or loose.

SECTION 2 ± 1
191
AIR CONDITIONING AND AUDIO
Air conditioning
Automatic air conditioning controls 192. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

AIR CONDITIONING
192
AUTOMATIC AIR CONDITIONING CONTROLS
20E491

AIR CONDITIONING
193 The automatic air conditioning automatically maintains
the set temperature.
In the automatic operation mode, the air conditioning selects
the most suitable fan speed, air flow, air intake and on-off the
air conditioning according to the temperature.The ignition key must be in the ONº position.
NOTICE
To prevent the battery from being discharged, do not
leave the air conditioning on longer than necessary
when the engine is not running.

AIR CONDITIONING
194
1TEMPº (driver side temperature control) button
2Driver side temperature display (in degrees
Fahrenheit or Centigrade)
3Fan speed display
4Outside temperature display
5Air flow display
6Passenger side temperature display (in degrees
Fahrenheit or Centigrade)
7PASSENGER TEMPº (passenger side temperature
control) button
8DUALº (temperature setting mode change) button
9Windshield air flow button
10MODEº(air flow control) button
11Air intake control button
12Fan speed control button
13OFFº button
14AUTOº button
15A/Cº button

AIR CONDITIONING
195
20E395

Air flow selection

AIR CONDITIONING
196
(a) Climate control
SETTING OPERATION Ð automatic control
1. Push the AUTOº button.
An indicator light will illuminate to show that the automatic
operation mode has been selected.
Air flow quantity, switching of the diffusers, on-off of the air
conditioning and switching of the air intake between
RECIRCULATED AIR and OUTSIDE AIR are automatically
adjusted. The operation status is shown by each indicator.
When one of the manual control buttons is depressed while
operating in automatic mode, the operation corresponding to
the button depressed is set. Other conditions continue to be
adjusted automatically.
Push the OFFº button to turn the air conditioning system off.
2. Use the TEMPº or PASSENGER TEMPº button to set
the desired temperature.
The TEMPº or PASSENGER TEMPº button is used to set the
desired temperature. The temperature will be controlled on the
driver and passenger sides simultaneously or individually.
TEMPº button Ð Changes the temperature on the driver and
passenger sides simultaneously or the driver side only.
PASSENGER TEMPº button Ð Changes the temperature
settings separate from the driver side.
DUALº button Ð Changes the mode of the temperature
setting.
The indicator on the DUALº button has two modes:
With the indicator on Ð For individual temperature setting
With the indicator off Ð For simultaneous temperature
setting