Lexus ES330 2005 Gauges, Meters and Service Reminder Indicators /

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FUEL TANK CAP
This indicates that the fuel filler door is on the left side of
your vehicle.
1. To open the fuel filler door, push the switch.
When refueling, turn off the engine.
CAUTION
Do not smoke, cause sparks or allow open flames
when refuelling. The fumes are flammable.
 When opening the cap, do not remove the cap
quickly. In hot weather, fuel under pressure could
cause injury by spraying out of the filler neck if the
cap is suddenly removed.

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2. To remove the fuel tank cap, turn the cap
counterclockwise by 90 degrees (to the pressure point
1), and then turn it an additional 30 degrees (to point
2). Pause slightly before removing it.
It is not unusual to hear a slight swoosh when the cap is
opened.
3. The removed cap can be stored on the back side of the
fuel filler door.
Position the cap so that the hooks point to the left and right, and
set it in the receptacle on the back side of the door.

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96When installing the cap, turn the cap clockwise until you
hear a click. When you hear the click, the cap is fully
closed.
If the cap is not tightened securely, the malfunction indicator
lamp comes on. Make sure the cap is tightened securely.
The indicator lamp goes off after driving several times. If the
indicator lamp does not go off, contact your Lexus dealer as
soon as possible.
CAUTION

Make sure the cap is installed securely to prevent fuel
spillage in the event of an accident.
 Use only a genuine Lexus fuel tank cap for
replacement. It is designed to regulate fuel tank
pressure.
NOTICE
To prevent damage to the cap, apply force only in the
turning direction to the cap. Do not pull or pry it.
In case the opener is not actuated
Remove the cover and pull up the manual lever in the
trunk.
This is used in case the fuel filler door cannot be opened due
to a discharged battery or other trouble.

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MOONROOF
1Open2Close
To slide open the moonroof, push the switch on the
“SLIDE OPEN” side for about 1 second. The moonroof will
fully open. To stop partway, push the same side or “TILT
UP” side briefly.
The sunshade can be opened or closed manually. However,
if you open the moonroof, the sunshade will be opened with the
moonroof.
To close the moonroof, push the switch on the “TILT UP”
side for about 1 second. The moonroof will fully close. To
stop partway, push the same side or “SLIDE OPEN” side
briefly. To slide open the tiltedup moonroof:
Push the switch on the “SLIDE OPEN” side to tilt down the
moonroof. After releasing the switch, push the switch on the
same side again.
1Tilt down2Tilt up
To tilt up the moonroof, push the switch on the “TILT UP”
side for about 1 second. The moonroof will fully tilt up. To
stop partway, push the same side or “SLIDE OPEN” side
briefly.
To tilt down the moonroof, push the switch on the “SLIDE
OPEN” side for about 1 second. The moonroof will fully
tilt down. To stop partway, push the same side or “TILT
UP” side briefly.
To operate the moonroof, the ignition key must be in the “ON”
position.

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98Retained accessory power operation:
Even if the ignition
key is turned to the “ACC” or “LOCK” position, the moonroof
can be operated until a front door is opened (or for 43 seconds).
To tilt up the slideopened moonroof:
Push the switch on the “TILT UP” side to close the moonroof
fully. After releasing the switch, push the switch on the same
side again.
Operating the moonroof from outside the
vehicle
The moonroof can be opened using an ignition key.*
NOTE:
* This feature can be deactivate.
Ask your Lexus dealer for details.
Insert the ignition key into the key hole on the driver’s
door.
Turn the key in the unlocking direction and hold it. After the door is unlocked, the moonroof begins to open. To
stop in the middle, return the key.
The moonroof also can be opened using the wireless remote
control. For details, see page 19.
Jam protection function
If something gets caught into the roof opening during closing
operation, the moonroof stops and opens.
If the moonroof receives a strong impact, this function may
work even if nothing is caught.
If the battery is disconnected or run down
The moonroof may not operate automatically and the jam
protection function will not function correctly after you
reconnect, replace or recharge the battery. In any of these
cases, you should normalize the moonroof.
To normalize the moonroof, push and hold the switch on the
“TILT UP” side until the moonroof tilts all the way up and then
tilts down a little automatically.
Make sure that
the moonroof opens and closes automatically.
If the moonroof cannot be operated properly, have it checked
by your Lexus dealer.

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CAUTION
To avoid serious personal injury, you must do the
following.
While the vehicle is moving, always keep the heads,
hands and other parts of the bodies of all occupants
away from the roof opening. Otherwise, they could
be seriously injured if the vehicle stops suddenly or
if the vehicle is involved in an accident.
 Before you close the moonroof, always make sure
there is nobody around the moonroof. You must also
make sure nobody places his or her head, hands and
other parts of the body in the roof opening. If
someone’s neck, head or hands get caught in the
closing roof, it could result in a serious injury. When
anyone closes the moonroof, first make sure it is safe
to do so.
 Be sure to remove the ignition key when you leave
your vehicle.
 Never leave anyone (particularly a small child) alone
in your vehicle, especially with the ignition key still
inserted. Otherwise, he/she could use the moonroof
switch and get trapped in the roof opening.
Unattended person (particularly a small child) can be
involved in a serious accident.
 Never sit on top of the vehicle around the roof
opening.
 Never try jamming any part of your body to activate
the jam protection function intentionally.
 The jam protection function may not work if
something gets caught just before the moonroof fully
closed.

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SECTION 1 – 6
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INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
Occupant restraint system
Seats102
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Front seats 102
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Head restraints 107
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Seat belts 108
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SRS driver airbag and front passenger airbag 120
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SRS side airbags and curtain shield airbags 130
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Front passenger occupant classification system 140
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Child restraint 145
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Driving position memory system 165
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Front passenger seat position memory system 167
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SEATS
While the vehicle is being driven, all vehicle occupants should
have the seatback upright, sit well back in the seat and properly
wear the seat belts provided.
CAUTION
 Do not drive the vehicle unless the occupants are
properly seated. Do not allow any passengers to sit
in the luggage compartment or cargo area. Persons
not properly seated and/or not properly restrained by
seat belts can be severely injured in the event of
emergency braking or a collision.
 During driving, do not allow any passengers to stand
up or move around between seats. Otherwise, severe
injuries can occur in the event of emergency braking
or a collision.
FRONT SEATS
Front seat precautions
Driver seat
CAUTION
The SRS driver airbag deploys with considerable force,
and can cause death or serious injury especially if the
driver is very close to the airbag. The National Highway
Traffic Safety Administration (“NHTSA”) advises:
Since the risk zone for driver airbag is the first 50 — 75
mm (2 — 3 in.) of inflation, placing yourself 250 mm (10
in.) from your driver airbag provides you with a clear
margin of safety. This distance is measured from the
center of the steering wheel to your breastbone. If you
sit less than 250 mm (10 in.) away now, you can change
your driving position in several ways:
 Move your seat to the rear as far as you can while still
reaching the pedals comfortably.
 Slightly recline the back of the seat. Although vehicle
designs vary, many drivers can achieve the 250 mm
(10 in.) distance, even with the driver seat all the way
forward, simply by reclining the back of the seat
somewhat. If reclining the back of your seat makes
it hard to see the road, raise yourself by using a firm,
nonslippery cushion, or raise the seat if your vehicle
has that feature.

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If your steering wheel is adjustable, tilt it downward.
This points the airbag toward your chest instead of
your head and neck.
The seat should be adjusted as recommended by
NHTSA above, while still maintaining control of the foot
pedals, steering wheel, and your view of the instrument
panel controls.
Front passenger seat
CAUTION
The SRS front passenger airbag also deploys with
considerable force, and can cause death or serious
injury especially if the front passenger is very close to
the airbag. The front passenger seat should be as far
from the airbag as possible with the seatback adjusted,
so the front passenger sits upright.
Front seats (with SRS side airbags)
CAUTION
The SRS side airbags are installed in the driver and front
passenger seats. Observe the following precautions.
 Do not lean against the front door when the vehicle
is in use, since the side airbag inflates with
considerable speed and force. Otherwise, you may
be killed or seriously injured.
 Do not use seat accessories which cover the area
where the side airbags inflate. Such accessories may
prevent the side airbags from activating correctly,
causing death or serious injury.
 Do not modify or replace the seats or upholstery of
the seats equipped with side airbags. Such change
may prevent the side airbag system from activating
correctly, disable the system or cause the side
airbags to inflate accidentally, resulting in death or
serious injury.