cruise control Lexus ES350 2010 Owner's Manuals

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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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Pictorial indexInstrument panel
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Telephone switch∗ * P. 280
Cruise control switch P. 152, 155
Distance switch ∗P. 158
“DISP” switch P. 141
Talk switch∗ * P. 280

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Accessories, spare parts and modification of your Lexus
A wide variety of non-genuine spare parts and accessories for Lexus vehicles are
currently available in the market. You should know that Toyota does not warrant
these products and is not responsible for their performance, repair, or replacement,
or for any damage they may cause to, or adverse effect they may have on, your
Lexus vehicle.
This vehicle should not be modified with non-genuine Lexus products. Modification
with non-genuine Lexus products could affect its performance, safety or durability,
and may even violate governmental regulations. In addition, damage or perfor-
mance problems resulting from the modification may not be covered under war-
ranty.
Installation of a mobile two-way radio system
As the installation of a mobile two-way radio system in your vehicle could affect
electronic systems such as the multiport fuel injection system/sequential multiport
fuel injection system, cruise control system, anti-lock brake system, SRS airbag sys-
tem and seat belt pretensioner system, be sure to check with your Lexus dealer for
precautionary measures or special instructions regarding installation.

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2-1. Driving proceduresDriving the vehicle................... 116
Engine (ignition) switch ......... 124
Automatic Transmission ........ 128
Turn signal lever ........................ 131
Parking brake ........................... 132
Horn ............................................ 133
2-2. Instrument cluster Gauges 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

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■Downshifting restrictions warning buzzer (in the S mode)
To help ensure safety and driving performance, downshifting operation may some-
times be restricted. In some circumstances, downshifting may not be possible even
when the shift lever is operated. (The warning buzzer will sound twice.)
■When driving with the cruise control system or dynamic radar cruise control sys-
tem
The engine brake will not operate in the S mode, even when downshifting to 5 or 4.
( o P. 152, 155)
■If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P
oP. 4 7 3
■If the indicator does not come on even after shifting the shift lever to S
mode driving position
This may indicate a malfunction in the automatic transmission system. Have the
vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
(In this situation, the transmission will operate in the same as manner as when the
shift lever is in D.)
■S mode
●When the shift range is 5 or lower, holding the shift lever toward “+” sets the shift
range to 6.
●To prevent excessive engine speed, a function was adopted that automatically
selects a higher shift range before engine speed becomes too high.
●To protect the automatic transmission, a function is adopted that automatically
selects a higher shift range when the fluid temperature is high.
■AI-SHIFT
AI-SHIFT automatically selects the suitable gear according to driver performance
and driving conditions.
AI-SHIFT automatically operates when the shift lever is in the D position. (Shifting
the shift lever to the S mode driving position cancels the function.)

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■Indicators
The indicators inform the driver of the operating state of the vehi-
cle’s various systems.
Turn signal indicator
(o P. 131)
(if equipped)
AFS OFF indicator light
(o P. 146)
Headlight high beam indi-
cator ( oP. 1 4 5 )Slip indicator ( oP. 171)
(USA)
Headlight indicator
(o P. 1 4 5 )VSC off indicator
(o P. 1 7 2 )
(Canada)
Tail light indicator
(o P. 1 4 5 )
(without
navigation
system)
SRS airbag on-off indica-
tor (o P. 9 6 )
Front fog light indicator
(o P. 1 4 8 )
(with navi-
gation sys-
tem)
SRS airbag on-off indica-
tor (o P. 9 6 )
Eco Driving Indicator
Light (oP. 1 4 4 )
Shift position and shift range indica-
tors ( o
P. 1 2 8)
Cruise control indicator
(o P. 152, 155)
Cruise control “SET” indi-
cator ( oP. 152, 155)
(if equipped)
Radar cruise control indi-
cator ( oP. 1 5 5 )
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Cruise control∗
Use the cruise control to maintain a set speed without using the accelera-
t o r.
■ Set the vehicle speed
Turn the “ON-OFF” button ON.
Push the button once more to
deactivate the cruise control.
Accelerate or decelerate to the
desired speed and press the
lever down to set the cruise
control speed.
■ Adjusting the speed setting
Increase speed
Decrease speed
Hold the lever until the desired
speed setting is obtained.
STEP1
STEP2
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■Fine adjustment of the set speed
Fine adjustment of the set speed (approximately 1.0 mph [1.6 km/h]) can be made
by lightly pressing the lever up or down and releasing it.
■Cruise control can be set when
●The shift lever is in the D or 4, 5, or 6 range of S.
●Vehicle speed is above approximately 25 mph (40 km/h).
■Accelerating
The vehicle can be accelerated normally. After acceleration, the set speed
resumes.
■Automatic cruise control cancellation
The set speed is automatically cancelled in any of the following situations.
●Actual vehicle speed falls more than approximately 10 mph (16 km/h) below the
preset vehicle speed
At this time, the memorized set speed is not retained.
●Actual vehicle speed is below approximately 25 mph (40km/h)
●VSC is activated
■Canceling and resuming regular acceleration
Cancel
Pull the lever towards you to
cancel cruise control.
The speed setting is also can-
celed when the brakes are
applied.
Resume
To resume cruise control and
return to the set speed, push the
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■If the cruise control indicator light flashes
Turn the ON-OFF button off once, and then reactivate the system.
If the cruise control speed cannot be set or if the cruise control cancels immediately
after being activated, there may be a malfunction in the cruise control system. Have
the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
CAUTION
■To avoid inadvertent cruise control activation
Keep the ON-OFF button off when not in use.
■Situations unsuitable for cruise control
Do not use cruise control in any of the following situations.
Doing so may result in control of the vehicle being lost and could cause an accident
resulting in death or serious injury.
●In heavy traffic
●On roads with sharp bends
●On slippery roads, such as those covered with rain, ice or snow
●On steep hills
●On winding roads
●When towing a trailer or emergency towing

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Dynamic radar cruise control∗
Dynamic radar cruise control supplements conventional cruise control
with a vehicle-to-vehicle distance control. In the vehicle-to-vehicle dis-
tance control mode, the vehicle automatically accelerates or decelerates
in order to maintain a set following distance from vehicles ahead.
■ Select cruise mode
Selecting vehicle-to-vehicle dis-
tance control mode
Turn the “ON-OFF” button
ON.
Push the button once more to
deactivate.
∗: If equipped