Lexus ES350 2010 Owner's Manuals

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1Before drivingAdjusting and operating features such as door locks, mir-
rors, and steering column.
2When drivingDriving, stopping and safe-driving information.
3Interior featuresAir conditioning and audio systems, as well as other interior
features for a comfortable driving experience.
4Maintenance
and careCleaning and protecting your vehicle, performing do-it-your-
self maintenance, and maintenance information.
5When trouble
arisesWhat to do if the vehicle needs to be towed, gets a flat tire,
or is involved in an accident.
6Vehicle
specificationsDetailed vehicle information.
7For ownersReporting safety defects for U.S. owners and seat belt in-
structions for Canadian owners
IndexAlphabetical listing of information contained in this manual.

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1-1. Key informationKeys ...................................................... 24
1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
Smart access system with push-button start .......................... 26
Wireless remote control ............. 38
Doors..................................................... 41
Trunk..................................................... 45
1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors,
steering wheel)
Front seats .......................................... 49
Driving position memory (driver’s seat) ................................ 50
Seat position memory (front passenger’s seat) ............. 54
Head restraints................................. 56
Seat belts ........................................... 58
Steering wheel.................................. 64
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror ................................................ 65
Outside rear view mirrors ........... 66
1-4. Opening and closing the windows and moon roof
Power windows................................ 68
Moon roof ............................................ 71 1-5. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap........... 75
1-6. Theft deterrent system Engine immobilizer system ......... 78
Alarm................................................... 80
Theft prevention labels (for USA) ......................................... 82
1-7. Safety information Correct driving posture ............... 83
SRS airbags ...................................... 85
Front passenger occupant classification system .................... 96
Child restraint systems ................ 101
Installing child restraints ............. 105
2-1. Driving procedures Driving the vehicle .......................... 116
Engine (ignition) switch .............. 124
Automatic Transmission ............ 128
Turn signal lever............................... 131
Parking brake ................................. 132
Horn.................................................... 133
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2-2. Instrument clusterGauges and meters ..................... 134
Indicators and warning lights ... 136
Multi-information display........... 140
2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers
Headlight switch ............................ 145
Fog light switch .............................. 148
Windshield wipers and washer............................................. 149
2-4. Using other driving systems Cruise control ................................ 152
Dynamic radar cruise control............................................. 155
Intuitive parking assist ................. 165
Driving assist systems.................... 171
PCS (Pre-Collision System)..... 176
2-5. Driving information Cargo and luggage ...................... 180
Vehicle load limits ......................... 183
Winter driving tips ........................ 184
Trailer towing .................................. 190
Dinghy towing ................................ 197 3-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning system ........................................... 200
Rear window and outside rear view mirror
defoggers ..................................... 207
3-2. Using the audio system Audio system type ...................... 208
Using the radio................................. 211
Using the CD player.................... 218
Playing back MP3 and WMA discs.................................. 226
Operating an iPod
®................... 233
Operating a USB memory........ 241
Optimal use of the audio system ........................................... 250
Using the AUX adapter............ 252
Using the steering wheel audio switches ............................ 253
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3-3. Using the Bluetooth®
audio system
Bluetooth
® audio system ......... 256
Using the Bluetooth
®
audio system................................ 259
Operating a Bluetooth
®
enabled portable player ......... 264
Setting up a Bluetooth
®
enabled portable player ......... 267
Bluetooth
® audio system
setup ............................................... 274
3-4. Using the hands-free system (for mobile phone)
Hands-free system for mobile phones ............................ 275
Using the hands-free system (for mobile phone) .................... 279
Making a phone call .................... 287
Setting a mobile phone .............. 292
Security and system setup ........ 297
Using the phone book................. 301
3-5. Using the interior lights Interior lights list........................... 308
• Interior lights ................................ 310
• Personal lights ............................. 310 3-6. Using the storage features
List of storage features.................. 311
• Glove box ..................................... 312
• Console box ................................. 313
• Overhead console .................... 314
• Cup holders.................................. 315
• Auxiliary box ................................ 317
3-7. Other interior features Sun visors.......................................... 318
Vanity mirror ................................... 319
Clock ................................................ 320
Ashtray .............................................. 321
Cigarette lighter ........................... 322
Power outlet ................................... 323
Seat heaters.................................... 324
Seat heaters and ventilators .... 326
Armrest ........................................... 328
Rear sunshade ............................... 329
Extended trunk............................... 331
Coat hooks ..................................... 332
Floor mat.......................................... 333
Trunk features................................ 334
Garage door opener.................. 336
Compass.......................................... 342
Safety Connect ............................. 346

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4-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior................... 354
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior .................... 357
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements .... 360
General maintenance ................ 362
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs ...................................... 365
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions .................................. 366
Hood.................................................. 370
Positioning a floor jack................ 371
Engine compartment.................. 373
Tires ................................................... 387
Tire inflation pressure................. 396
Wheels............................................. 400
Air conditioning filter.................. 402
Electronic key battery ................ 404
Checking and replacing fuses ................................................ 406
Headlight aim ................................. 415
Light bulbs ........................................ 417 5-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers .................... 428
If your vehicle needs to be towed ....................................... 429
If you think something is wrong ......................................... 435
Fuel pump shut off system ........ 436
Event data recorder.................... 437
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds... ........................................ 439
If a warning message is displayed....................................... 449
If you have a flat tire...................... 461
If the engine will not start ............ 471
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P .............................. 473
If you lose your keys .................... 474
If the electronic key does not operate properly ............... 475
If the vehicle battery is discharged ................................... 477
If your vehicle overheats .......... 480
If the vehicle becomes stuck............................................... 483
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6-1. SpecificationsMaintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.).................... 486
Fuel information ............................ 496
Tire information............................. 499
6-2. Customization Customizable features.................. 511
6-3. Initialization Items to initialize ............................ 519
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners........................... 522
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) .................................... 523
Abbreviation list................................... 526
Alphabetical index .............................. 528
What to do if... ...................................... 538
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Pictorial indexExterior
Headlights (high beam) P. 145
Turn signal lights P. 131
Side marker lights P. 145
Headlights (low beam) P. 145
Hood P. 370
Windshield wipers P. 149
Moon roof P. 71
Outside rear viewmirrors
P. 66
Fog lights P. 148
Parking lights P. 145
Turn signal lights
P. 131