tail lights Lexus ES350 2008 Owner's Manual

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Tires
●Rotation
● Replacement
● Inflation pressure
P. 316
P. 384
P. 415
Tail lights P. 132
Side marker lights P. 132
Trunk P. 41
Rear window defogger P. 189
Doors P. 37
Fuel filler door P. 67
Turn signal lights P. 120

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1-6. Theft deterrent system
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Before driving
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■Panic mode
■When the battery is disconnected
Be sure to cancel the alarm system.
If the battery is discharged before canceling the alarm, the system may be triggered
when the battery is reconnected.When is pushed for longer than about
one second, the headlights/tail lights/emer-
gency flashers will flash, the front and rear
interior lights will come on, and an alarm will
sound for about 60 seconds to deter any
person from trying to break into or damage
your vehicle.
To stop the alarm, push any button on the
wireless remote control.

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2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers
Headlight switch
Turning on the high beam headlightsWith the headlights on, push the
lever forward to turn on the high
beams.
Pull the lever back to the center
position to turn the high beams off.
Pull the lever toward you to turn
on the high beams.
Release to turn them off. You can
flash the high beams with the head-
lights on or off.
The headlights can be operated manually or automatically.
The side marker, parking,tail, license plate and
instrument panel lights
turn on.
The headlights and all lights listed above turn
on.
The headlights and park- ing lights turn on and off
automatically.
(When the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch is
in IGNITION ON
mode) USA
Canada

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2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers
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■Automatic light off system
●When the headlights come on: The headlights and tail lights turn off 30 seconds
after all doors are closed with the “ENGINE START STOP” switch switched to
ACCESSORY mode or turned OFF. (The light turns off immediately if
the button on the key is pressed after all doors are locked.)
●When only the tail lights come on: The tail lights turn off automatically if the
“ENGINE START STOP” switch to ACCESSORY mode or turned OFF and
driver’s door is opened.
To turn the lights on again, switch to IGNITION ON mode, or turn the light switch
OFF once and then back to the or position.
■Automatic headlight leveling system (vehicles with discharge headlights)
The level of the headlights is automatically adjusted according to the number of
passengers and the loading condition of the vehicle to ensure that the headlights do
not interfere with other road users.
■If the indicator flashes... (veh icles with discharge headlights)
It may indicate a malfunction in the system. Contact your Lexus dealer.
■Customization that can be configured at Lexus dealer
Settings (e.g. light sensor sensitivity) can be changed. (Customizable features →P.
433)
NOTICE
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the lights on longer than necessary when the engine is not running.

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3-5. Using the storage features
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Interior features
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Console boxTo open, press the button.
To close, pull up the lever.
■Glove box light
The glove box light turns on when the tail lights are turned on.
■Trunk opener main switch
The trunk opener main switch located in the glove box. ( → P. 4 1 )
CAUTION
■Caution while driving
Keep the glove box closed.
Injuries may result in the event of an accident or sudden braking.
Glove box and console box

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3-5. Using the storage features
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■Tray in the console box
■Console box light
The console box light turns on when the tail lights are turned on.
CAUTION
■Caution while driving
Keep the console box closed.
Injuries may result in the event of an accident or sudden braking.
The tray slides forward/backward and can be
removed.
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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
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Driver’s side instrument panel
FuseAmpereCircuit
1RR DOOR RH25 APower window
2RR DOOR LH25 APower window
3FUEL OPN7. 5 AFuel filler door opener
4FR FOG15 AFront fog lights
5OBD7. 5 AOn-board diagnosis system
6ECU-B NO.27. 5 AECU powers
7STO P10 AStop lights
8TI & TE30 ATilt and telescopic steering
9A/C7. 5 AAir conditioning system
10PWR25 APower windows
11DOOR NO.225 AMain body ECU
12S/ROOF30 AMoon roof
13TA I L10 AFront and rear side marker lights, tail
lights, license plate lights
14PA N E L7. 5 ASwitch illumination

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
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Stop/tail, rear turn signal and rear side marker lights
Open the trunk lid and remove the
access hole cover.
Stop/tail light
Rear turn signal light
Rear side marker light
Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.
Stop/tail light Remove the light bulb.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
ES350_U_(L/O_0708)Rear turn signal light
Remove the light bulb.
Rear side marker light Remove the light bulb.
■ Bulbs other than the above
If any of the bulbs listed below has burnt out, have your Lexus dealer
replace it.
● Headlight low beams (discharge bulbs)
● Front fog lights
● Tail lights
● High mounted stoplight
● License plate lights
● Back-up lights
STEP3
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer sounds...
Stop the vehicle immediately. Continuing to drive the vehicle may be dangerous.
The following warning indicates a possible problem in the brake system.
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your Lexus
dealer.
*: Parking brake engaged warning buzzer:
→P. 3 76
Warning lightWarning light/Details
(USA)
(Canada)
Brake system warning light (warning buzzer)*
Indicates the following;
• Low brake fluid
• Malfunction in the brake booster system
This light also comes on when the parking brake is not
released. If the light turns off after the parking brake is fully
released the system is operating normally.
Calmly perform the following actions if any of the warning lights turn on or
flash. If a light turns on or flashes, but then turns off, this does not necessar-
ily indicate a malfunction in the system.