clock Lexus ES350 2008 Owner's Manual
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TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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3-5. Using the storage features .... 250List of storage features..............  250
• Glove box....................................  250
• Console box .................................  251
• Overhead console.................... 253
• Cup holders................................. 254
• Auxiliary box ............................... 256
3-6. Other interior features...........  257 Sun visors.........................................  257
Vanity mirror .................................  258
Clock ................................................. 259
Ashtray ............................................  260
Cigarette lighter ............................  261
Power outlet ................................... 262
Seat heaters and ventilators ..................................... 263
Armrest ............................................ 265
Rear sunshade ............................... 266
Extended trunk.............................  268
Floor mat.......................................... 269
Trunk features................................ 270
Garage door opener..................  272
Compass..........................................  277
4-1. Maintenance and care............ 282 Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior................... 282
Cleaning and protecting  the vehicle interior ...................  285 4-2. Maintenance.............................  288
Maintenance requirements ....  288
General maintenance ...............  290
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M) 
programs ...................................... 293
4-3. Do-it-yourself  maintenance............................ 294
Do-it-yourself service  precautions .................................. 294
Hood.................................................  298
Positioning a floor jack............... 299
Engine compartment...................  301
Tires ....................................................  316
Tire inflation pressure................. 324
Wheels.............................................  328
Air conditioning filter.................  330
Electronic key battery ................ 332
Checking and replacing  fuses ................................................ 334
Headlight aim  (vehicles with discharge 
headlights).................................... 342
Light bulbs ....................................... 343
4Maintenance and care  
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A Without navigation system
Navigation system*
Clock P. 259
Audio system 
P. 190
Air conditioning
system 
P. 182
Rear window and out-
side rear view mirror 
defoggers 
P. 189
Security indicator 
P. 70, 72
Emergency flashers
Audio system
*
Security indicator 
P. 70, 72
Emergency flashers 
Air conditioning 
system
*
 With navigation system
∗: If equipped
*: Refer to “Navigation System Owner's Manual”.
Rear window and 
outside rear view 
mirror defoggers 
P. 189
Clock P. 259  
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Interior features3
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3-1. Using the air conditioning system and 
defogger ........................ 182
Automatic air conditioning 
system ...................................... 182
Rear window and outside  rear view mirror 
defoggers ............................... 189
3-2. Using the audio  system ...........................  190
Audio system type................... 190
Using the radio.........................  192
Using the CD player ..............  199
Playing back MP3 and 
WMA discs...........................  205
Optimal use of the audio  system ...................................... 213
Using the AUX adapter ........  216
Using the steering wheel  audio switches .......................  217
3-3. Using the hands-free  phone system 
(for cellular phone) ...... 219
Hands-free phone system 
features 
(for cellular phone) ..............  219
Using the hands-free phone 
system 
(for cellular phone) ............. 222
Making a phone call .............  230
Setting a cellular phone ....... 234
Security and system  setup .......................................  238 Using the phone book ...........  241
3-4. Using the interior  lights .............................  247
Interior lights list ..................... 247
• Front interior lights.............  249
• Personal lights .....................  249
3-5. Using the storage  features ........................  250
List of storage features.........  250
• Glove box ..............................  250
• Console box ..........................  251
• Overhead console..............  253
• Cup holders ..........................  254
• Auxiliary box ........................  256
3-6. Other interior  features ........................  257
Sun visors .................................  257
Vanity mirror ........................... 258
Clock .........................................  259
Ashtray .....................................  260
Cigarette lighter ...................... 261
Power outlet ............................  262
Seat heaters and  ventilators .............................  263
Armrest ....................................  265
Rear sunshade ........................  266
Extended trunk.......................  268
Floor mat ..................................  269
Trunk features .........................  270
Garage door opener ............  272
Compass.................................... 277  
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3-3. Using the hands-free phone system (for cellular phone)
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Interior features
ES350_U_(L/O_0708)Enter the registered PIN by 
using a voice command or   .
Enter a new PIN by using a voice command or   .
When using   , input the code 1 digit at a time.
Locking or unlocking the phone book Select “Phonebook lock (Phbk  Lock)” or “Phonebook unlock
(Phbk Unlock)” by using a voice command or   .
Input the PIN by either of the following methods and select “Con-
firm” by using a voice command or   :
a. Press   and say the registered PIN.
b. Input a new PIN by using   .
Setting voice guidance volume
Select “Guidance Vol” by using  .
Change the voice guidance volume.
To decrease the volume: Turn   counterclockwise.
To increase the volume: Turn   clockwise.
STEP2
STEP3
STEP1
STEP2
STEP1
STEP2  
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3-6. Other interior features
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Interior features
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Clock
■The clock is displayed when
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode.
Without navigation systemAdjusts the hour.
Adjusts the minutes.
Rounds to the nearest hour.
*
*: e.g. 1:00 to 1:29 → 1:00
1:30 to 1:59 →  2:00
With navigation system  
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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
ES350_U_(L/O_0708)Wipe the dipstick and reinsert it fully.
Low
Full
■ Adding engine oil
If the oil level is below or near the
low level mark, add engine oil of
the same type as already in the
engine.
Make sure to check the oil type and prepare the items needed before
adding oil. Remove the oil filler cap.
Add engine oil slowly, checking the dipstick.
Install the filler cap, turning it clockwise.
It takes about 1.6 qt. (1.5 L, 1.3 lmp. qt.) to raise the oil level from low to full on the
dipstick.
STEP6
Oil gradeILSAC multi-grade engine oil
ItemsClean funnel
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3  
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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
ES350_U_(L/O_0708)■
Checking the fluid level
Make sure to check the fluid type and prepare the necessary items.
Clean all dirt off the reservoir.
Remove the reservoir cap by turning it counterclockwise and
wipe the dipstick clean.
Reinstall the reservoir cap.
Remove the reservoir cap again and look at the fluid level.
Fluid typeAutomatic transmission fluid DEXRON II or III
ItemsRag or paper towel and funnel (only for adding fluid)
CAUTION
■Checking the fluid level
Take care, as the reservoir may be hot.
NOTICE
■When adding fluid
Avoid overfilling, or the power steering may be damaged.
■After replacing the reservoir cap
Check the steering box case, vane pump and hose connections for leaks or dam-
age.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
STEP4  
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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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15ECU-IG NO. 110 A
Moon roof, seat heaters, power win-
dows, clock, automatic windshield 
wiper, electric cooling fans, driving 
position memory system, seat position 
memory system
16ECU-IG NO. 27. 5  A
Anti-lock brake system, vehicle stabil-
ity control system, traction control sys-
tem, brake assist system, cruise 
control system, stop lights, shift lock 
control system
17A/C NO. 210 AAir conditioning system, rear window 
defogger
18WA S H10 AWindshield washer
19S-HTR20 ASeat heaters, air conditioning system
20GAUGE NO. 110 AEmergency flashers, back-up lights, 
rear sunshade, charging system
21WIP25 AWindshield wipers
22H - L P  LV L7. 5  AHeadlight leveling system
23IGN10 A
Multiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection sys-
tem, SRS airbag system, steering lock 
system
24GAUGE NO. 27. 5  AMeters
25ECU-ACC7. 5  AClock, main body ECU
26CIG20 ACigarette lighter
27PWR OUTLET20 APower outlet
28RADIO NO. 27. 5  AAudio system
29MIR HTR15 AOutside rear view mirror defoggers
FuseAmpereCircuit  
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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
ES350_U_(L/O_0708)Remove the light bulb.
■ Headlight high beams
Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.
Unplug the connector while
depressing the lock release.
■ Parking lights and front side marker lights, front tu rn signal lights
Remove the access hole cover.
STEP4
STEP1
STEP2
STEP1  
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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
ES350_U_(L/O_0708)Parking light and front side
marker light
Front turn signal light
Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.
Parking light and front side marker light Remove the light bulb.
Front turn signal light Remove the light bulb.
STEP2
STEP3
STEP3