trunk Lexus ES350 2009 Owner's Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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1-1. Key informationKeys ...................................................... 20
1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
Smart access system with push-button start .......................... 22
Wireless remote control .............. 34
Doors.................................................... 37
Trunk...................................................... 41
1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
Front seats .......................................... 43
Driving position memory (driver’s seat) ................................. 44
Seat position memory (front passenger’s seat) ............. 47
Head restraints................................. 49
Seat belts ........................................... 50
Steering wheel.................................. 56
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror ................................................ 57
Outside rear view mirrors .......... 58
1-4. Opening and closing the windows and moon roof
Power windows................................ 60
Moon roof .......................................... 63 1-5. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap........... 67
1-6. Theft deterrent system Engine immobilizer system ......... 70
Alarm.................................................... 72
Theft prevention labels ................. 74
1-7. Safety information Correct driving posture ............... 75
SRS airbags ....................................... 77
Front passenger occupant classification system ................... 88
Child restraint systems ................. 93
Installing child restraints ............... 97
2-1. Driving procedures Driving the vehicle ........................ 108
Engine (ignition) switch ................ 116
Automatic Transmission .............. 119
Turn signal lever............................. 122
Parking brake ................................. 123
Horn.................................................... 124
1Before driving
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3-4. Using the interior lightsInterior lights list............................ 253
• Interior lights ............................... 255
• Personal lights ............................ 255
3-5. Using the storage features List of storage features............... 256
• Glove box..................................... 256
• Console box ................................ 257
• Overhead console.................... 259
• Cup holders................................ 260
• Auxiliary box ............................... 262
3-6. Other interior features Sun visors......................................... 263
Vanity mirror .................................. 264
Clock ................................................. 265
Ashtray ............................................. 266
Cigarette lighter ........................... 267
Power outlet .................................. 268
Seat heaters .................................... 269
Seat heaters and ventilators ..... 271
Armrest ............................................ 273
Rear sunshade ............................... 274
Extended trunk.............................. 276
Floor mat.......................................... 277
Trunk features................................ 278
Garage door opener................. 280
Compass......................................... 286 4-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior .......................... 292
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior............................ 295
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements .... 298
General maintenance ............... 300
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs ..................................... 303
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions ................................. 304
Hood................................................. 308
Positioning a floor jack.............. 309
Engine compartment..................... 311
Tires ................................................... 326
Tire inflation pressure................. 334
Wheels............................................. 338
Air conditioning filter................. 340
Electronic key battery ................ 342
Checking and replacing fuses ................................................ 344
Headlight aim................................. 352
Light bulbs ....................................... 354
4Maintenance and care

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Tires
●Rotation
● Replacement
● Inflation pressure
P. 326
P. 397
P. 429
Tail lights P. 135
Side marker lights P. 135
Trunk P. 41
Rear window defogger P. 195
Doors P. 37
Fuel filler door P. 67
Turn signal lights P. 122

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Pictorial indexInstrument panel
Headlight switch Turn signal lever Fog light switch P. 135
P. 122
P. 138Gauges and meters P. 125
Multi-information display P. 131
Windshield wipers and
washer switch
P. 139
Engine (ignition) switch P. 116
Trunk opener main switch P. 41
Glove box P. 256
Tilt and telescopic steering control switch P. 56
Parking brake pedal P. 123
Audio remote control switches P. 223
Hood lock release lever P. 308
Tire pressure warning reset switch P. 328
Adaptive front lighting system cancel switch∗ P. 136
Tire pressure warning select switch P. 329
Horn P. 124

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Rear sunshade
switch
∗ P. 274
Intuitive parking assist
switch
∗ * P. 155
Instrument panel light
control
P. 126
∗: If equipped
*: Refer to “Navigation System Owner's Manual”.
Outside rear view mirror switch P. 58
Auxiliary box P. 262
Type A
Type B
Trunk opener P. 41
Fuel filler door opener P. 67
Rear sunshade
switch
∗ P. 274
Instrument panel light
control
P. 126
Outside rear view mirror switch P. 58
Auxiliary box P. 262
Trunk opener P. 41
Fuel filler door opener P. 67

Before driving1
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1-1. Key informationKeys .............................................. 20
1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
Smart access system with push-button start .................... 22
Wireless remote control ......... 34
Doors ............................................ 37
Trunk .............................................. 41
1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors,
steering wheel)
Front seats ................................... 43
Driving position memory (driver’s seat) ........................... 44
Seat position memory (front passenger’s seat) ....... 47
Head restraints .......................... 49
Seat belts .................................... 50
Steering wheel........................... 56
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror ......................................... 57
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 58 1-4. Opening and closing the
windows and moon roof
Power windows .......................... 60
Moon roof ................................... 63
1-5. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap ...... 67
1-6. Theft deterrent system Engine immobilizer system.... 70
Alarm............................................ 72
Theft prevention labels ............ 74
1-7. Safety information Correct driving posture ......... 75
SRS airbags ................................ 77
Front passenger occupant classification system.............. 88
Child restraint systems ........... 93
Installing child restraints......... 97

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1-1. Key information
Keys
Using the mechanical keyTake out the mechanical key.
After using the mechanical key,
store it in the electronic key. Carry
the mechanical key together with
the electronic key. If the electronic
key battery is depleted or the entry
function does not operate properly,
you will need the mechanical key.
The following keys are provided with the vehicle.
Electronic keys
• Operating the smart accesssystem with push-button start
(→ P. 22)
• Operating the wireless remote control function
(→ P. 3 4 )
Mechanical keys
Key number plate
■When required to leave a key to the vehicle with a parking attendant
Turn the trunk opener main switch OFF and lock the glove box and the armrest
door as circumstances demand. ( →P. 41, 256, 276)
Remove the mechanical key for your own use and provide the attendant with the
electronic key only.
■Key number plate
Keep the plate in a safe place such as your wallet, not in the vehicle. In the event that
a mechanical key is lost, a new key can be made at your Lexus dealer using the key
number plate. ( →P. 4 1 0 )

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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
Smart access system with push-button start
The following operations can be performed simply by carrying the elec-
tronic key on your person, for example in your pocket.
(The driver should always carry the electronic key.)
Locks and unlocks the doors (→P. 2 3 )
Unlocks the trunk ( →P. 2 3 )
Starts the engine ( →P. 1 1 6 )

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Unlocking and locking the doorsGrip the handle to unlock the
door.
Make sure to touch the sensor on
the back of the handle.
The door cannot be unlocked for 3
seconds after the door is locked.
Press the lock button to lock the
door.
Pressing and holding the button
closes the windows and standard
moon roof.
Unlocking the trunkPress and hold the button to
unlock the trunk.

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Antenna location and effective range■ Antenna location
Antennas outside cabin
Antennas inside cabin
Antenna inside trunk
Antenna outside trunk