Lexus ES350 2011 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 and
SRS airbag instructions 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.................................................... 40
Trunk..................................................... 44
1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors,
steering wheel)
Front seats .......................................... 48
Driving position memory (driver’s seat) ................................. 49
Seat position memory (front passenger’s seat) ............. 53
Head restraints................................. 55
Seat belts ............................................ 57
Steering wheel.................................. 63
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror ................................................ 64
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........... 76
1-6. Theft deterrent system Engine immobilizer system ......... 79
Alarm..................................................... 81
1-7. Safety information Correct driving posture ............... 84
SRS airbags ....................................... 86
Front passenger occupant classification system .................... 97
Child restraint systems ............... 102
Installing child restraints ............. 106
2-1. Driving procedures Driving the vehicle ......................... 118
Engine (ignition) switch .............. 126
Automatic Transmission ............ 130
Turn signal lever............................. 133
Parking brake ................................. 134
Horn.................................................... 135
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2-2. Instrument clusterGauges and meters ..................... 136
Indicators and warning lights................................................. 138
Multi-information display........... 142
2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers
Headlight switch ............................ 147
Fog light switch ................................ 151
Windshield wipers and washer............................................. 152
2-4. Using other driving systems Cruise control ................................ 155
Dynamic radar cruise control............................................. 158
Intuitive parking assist ................... 171
Driving assist systems................... 177
PCS (Pre-Collision System) ............ 182
2-5. Driving information Cargo and luggage ...................... 187
Vehicle load limits ......................... 190
Winter driving tips .......................... 191
Trailer towing .................................. 197
Dinghy towing ............................... 204 3-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning system ........................................... 208
Rear window and outside rear view
mirror defoggers ........................ 215
3-2. Using the audio system Audio system type ........................ 216
Using the radio............................... 219
Using the CD player................... 226
Playing back MP3 and WMA discs.................................. 233
Operating an iPod....................... 240
Operating a USB memory....... 247
Optimal use of the audio system ............................................ 256
Using the AUX port .................. 258
Using the steering wheel audio switches ............................ 259
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3-3. Using the Bluetooth® audio
system
Bluetooth
® audio system ......... 262
Using the Bluetooth
® audio
system ............................................ 265
Operating a Bluetooth
®
enabled portable player ......... 270
Setting up a Bluetooth
®
enabled portable player ......... 273
Bluetooth
® audio system
setup .............................................. 280
3-4. Using the hands-free system (for mobile phone)
Hands-free system for mobile phones ............................. 281
Using the hands-free system (for mobile phone) ................... 285
Making a phone call .................... 293
Setting a mobile phone ............. 298
Security and system setup ....... 303
Using the phone book................ 307
3-5. Using the interior lights Interior lights list............................. 314
• Interior lights ................................ 316
• Personal lights ............................. 316 3-6. Using the storage features
List of storage features................ 317
• Glove box ..................................... 318
• Console box ................................. 319
• Overhead console .................. 320
• Cup holders.................................. 321
• Auxiliary box ............................... 323
3-7. Other interior features Sun visors......................................... 324
Vanity mirror .................................. 325
Clock ................................................. 326
Ashtray ............................................. 327
Cigarette lighter .......................... 328
Power outlet ................................... 329
Seat heaters................................... 330
Seat heaters and ventilators .... 332
Armrest ............................................ 334
Rear sunshade .............................. 335
Extended trunk.............................. 337
Coat hooks .................................... 338
Floor mat.......................................... 339
Trunk features................................. 341
Garage door opener.................. 343
Compass.......................................... 349
Safety Connect ............................ 353

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4-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior................... 362
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior .................... 365
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements .... 368
General maintenance ................ 370
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs ...................................... 373
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions .................................. 374
Hood.................................................. 378
Positioning a floor jack............... 379
Engine compartment................... 381
Tires ................................................... 394
Tire inflation pressure................ 403
Wheels.............................................. 407
Air conditioning filter................. 409
Electronic key battery ................... 411
Checking and replacing fuses ................................................. 413
Headlight aim (vehicles with discharge headlights) .............. 422
Light bulbs ....................................... 424 5-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers .................... 434
If your vehicle needs to be towed ............................................. 435
If you think something is wrong .............................................. 441
Fuel pump shut off system ........ 442
Event data recorder.................... 443
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds... ........................................ 445
If a warning message is displayed....................................... 455
If you have a flat tire..................... 467
If the engine will not start .......... 476
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P .............................. 478
If you lose your keys .................... 479
If the electronic key does not operate properly .............. 480
If the vehicle battery is discharged .................................. 483
If your vehicle overheats ........... 486
If the vehicle becomes stuck............................................... 489
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ...... 490
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6-1. SpecificationsMaintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.)..................... 492
Fuel information ........................... 502
Tire information............................ 505
6-2. Customization Customizable features................ 517
6-3. Initialization Items to initialize ........................... 525
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners.......................... 528
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) .................................... 529
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ..................................... 531 Abbreviation list ................................... 542
Alphabetical index .............................. 544
What to do if... ...................................... 558
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Pictorial indexExterior
Headlights (high beam) and daytime running lights
P. 147, 149
Turn signal lights P. 133
Side marker lights P. 147
Headlights (low beam) P. 147
Hood P. 378
Windshield wipers P. 152
Moon roof P. 71
Outside rear viewmirrors
P. 66
Fog lights P. 151
Parking lights P. 147
Turn signal lights
P. 133