heating Lexus ES350 2011 Owner's Manuals

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2-1. Driving procedures
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When driving
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CAUTION
●Always apply the parking brake, shift the shift lever to P, stop the engine and lock
the vehicle.
Do not leave the vehicle unattended while the engine is running.
●Do not touch the exhaust pipe while the engine is running or immediately after
turning the engine off.
Doing so may cause burns.
●Do not leave the engine running in an area with snow build-up, or where it is
snowing. If snowbanks build up around the vehicle while the engine is running,
exhaust gases may collect and enter the vehicle. This may lead to death or a seri-
ous health hazard.
■Exhaust gases
Exhaust gases include harmful carbon monoxide (CO) that is colorless and odor-
less. Inhaling exhaust gases may lead to death or a serious health hazard.
●If the vehicle is in a poorly ventilated area, stop the engine. In a closed area, such
as a garage, exhaust gases may collect and enter the vehicle. This may lead to
death or a serious health hazard.
●The exhaust should be checked occasionally. If there is a hole or crack caused by
corrosion, damage to a joint or abnormal exhaust noise, be sure to have the vehi-
cle inspected and repaired by your Lexus dealer. Failure to do so may allow
exhaust gases to enter the vehicle, resulting in death or a serious health hazard.
■When taking a nap in the vehicle
Always turn the engine off. Otherwise, you may accidentally move the shift lever or
depress the accelerator pedal, which could cause an accident or fire due to engine
overheating. Additionally, if the vehicle is parked in a poorly ventilated area, exhaust
gases may collect and enter the vehicle, leading to death or a serious health hazard.
■When braking the vehicle
●When the brakes are wet, drive more cautiously.
Braking distance increases when the brakes are wet, and may cause one side of
the vehicle to brake differently than the other side. Also the parking brake may
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2-1. Driving procedures
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Parking brake
■Usage in winter time
See “Winter driving tips” for parking brake usage in winter time. (→P. 1 9 1 )
NOTICE
■Before driving
Fully release the parking brake.
Driving the vehicle with the parking brake set will lead to brake components over-
heating, which may affect braking performance and increase brake wear.
Sets the parking brake*
(Depressing the pedal again
releases the parking brake.)
*: Fully depress the parking brake
pedal with your left foot while
depressing the brake pedal with
your right foot.
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2-2. Instrument cluster
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When driving
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Instrument panel light controlThe brightness of the instrument panel lights can be adjusted. Brighter
Darker
When the headlight switch is
turned to ON, the brightness will
be reduced slightly unless the con-
trol dial is turned fully up.
Odometer and trip meter
●Odometer
Displays the total distance the vehicle has been driven.
●Trip meter
Displays the distance the vehicle has been driven since the meter was
last reset. Trip meters A and B can be used to record and display differ-
ent distances independently.
Engine coolant temperature gauge
Displays the engine coolant temperature.
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the engine and its components
●Do not let the indicator needle of the tachometer enter the red zone, which indi-
cates the maximum engine speed.
●The engine may be overheating if the temperature gauge is in the red zone (H). In
this case, immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place, and check the engine after
it has cooled completely. ( →P. 4 8 6 )

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2-5. Driving information
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Avoid sudden braking as you may sk id, resulting in jackknifing and loss
of control. This is especially true on wet or slippery surfaces.
● Avoid jerky starts or sudden acceleration.
● Avoid jerky steering and sharp turns, and slow down before making a
turn.
● Note that when making a turn, the trailer wheels will be closer than the
vehicle wheels to the inside of the turn. Compensate by making a
larger than normal turning radius.
● Crosswinds and rough roads will adversely affect handling of your
vehicle and trailer, causing sway. Periodically check the rear to prepare
for being passed by large trucks or buses, which may cause your vehi-
cle and trailer to sway. If swaying occurs, firmly grip the steering wheel,
reduce speed immediately but gradually, and steer straight ahead.
Never increase speed. If you make no extreme correction with the
steering or brakes, your vehicle and trailer will stabilize.
● Take care when passing other vehicles. Passing requires considerable
distance. After passing a vehicle, do not forget the length of your
trailer, and be sure you have plenty of room before changing lanes.
● To maintain engine braking efficiency and charging system perfor-
mance when using engine braking, do not use overdrive. Transmission
shift range position must be in 4, in the S mode.
● Due to the added load of the trailer, your vehicle's engine may over-
heat on hot days (at temperatures over 85°F [30°C]) when driving up
a long or steep grade. If the engine coolant temperature gauge indi-
cates overheating, immediately turn off the air conditioning (if in use),
pull your vehicle off the road and stop in a safe spot. See “If you vehicle
overheats”. ( →P. 486)

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3-7. Other interior features
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Seat heaters∗
■The seat heaters and ventilators can be used when
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
■When not in use
Set the dial to 0. The indicator light turns off.
CAUTION
■Burns
●Use caution when seating the following persons in a seat with the seat heater on
to avoid the possibility of burns:
• Babies, small children, the elderly, the sick and the disabled
• Persons with sensitive skin
• Persons who are fatigued
• Persons who have taken alcohol or drugs that induce sleep (sleeping drugs,cold remedies, etc.)
●Do not cover the seat with anything when using the seat heater.
Using the seat heater with a blanket or cushion increases the temperature of the
seat and may lead to overheating.
Heats the seats
The indicator light comes on.
The higher the number, the
warmer the seats become.Left front seat Right front seat
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3-7. Other interior features
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Interior features
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CAUTION
■Burns
●Use caution when seating the following persons in a seat with the seat heater on
to avoid the possibility of burns:
• Babies, small children, the elderly, the sick and the disabled
• Persons with sensitive skin
• Persons who are fatigued
• Persons who have taken alcohol or drugs that induce sleep (sleeping drugs,cold remedies, etc.)
●Do not cover the seat with anything when using the seat heater.
Using the seat heater with a blanket or cushion increases the temperature of the
seat and may lead to overheating.
NOTICE
■To prevent seat heater damage
Do not put unevenly weighted objects on the seat and do not stick sharp objects
(needles, nails, etc.) into the seat.
■To prevent battery discharge
Set the dial to 0 when the engine is not running.

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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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■Overheating
If you observe the following, your vehicle may be overheating.
●The engine coolant temperature gauge enters the red zone or a loss of power is
experienced.
●Steam is coming from under the hood.
Add engine coolant if neces-
sary.
Water can be used in an emer-
gency measure if engine coolant
is unavailable. (→P. 4 9 6 )
Install the reservoir cap.
Make sure that the engine cool-
ant reservoir hose is positioned
as shown in the illustration.
Have the vehicle checked at your nearest Lexus dealer as soon as pos-
sible.
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Alphabetical index
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Child safetyAirbag precautions.............................. 92
Battery precautions ............. 392, 485
Child restraint system........................102
Child-protectors ..................................... 41
How your child should wear
the seat belt .......................................... 60
Installing child restraints .................. 106
Moon roof precautions ..................... 75
Power window lock switch.............. 68
Power window precautions ............ 70
Removed electronic key
battery precautions ......................... 412
Seat belt comfort guide..................... 58
Seat belt extender precautions ..... 62
Seat belt precautions .......................... 60
Seat heater precautions .....330, 333
Trunk precautions ................................ 46
Child-protectors ....................................... 41
Cigarette lighter....................................328 Cleaning
Exterior ....................................................362
Interior..................................................... 365
Seat belts ............................................... 366
Clock ......................................................... 326
Coat hooks.............................................. 338
Compass .................................................. 349
Condenser ..............................................388
Console box .............................................319
Cooling system Engine overheating.......................... 486
Cornering assist sensors ...................... 171
Cruise control Cruise control....................................... 155
Dynamic radar crui se control.......158
Cup holders ..............................................321
Curtain shield airbags ........................... 86
Customizable features .........................517

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Alphabetical index
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Emergency flashersSwitch ...................................................... 434
Engine Compartment ...................................... 381
Engine switch......................................... 126
Hood........................................................ 378
How to start the engine.................... 126
Identification number....................... 493
If the engine will not start ............... 476
Ignition switch........................................ 126
Overheating.........................................486
Engine compartment cover .............382
Engine coolant Capacity................................................. 496
Checking ...............................................386
Preparing and checking
before winter ....................................... 191
Engine coolant temperature
gauge ....................................................... 136
Engine immobilizer system.................. 79
Engine oil Capacity.................................................495
Checking ...............................................383
Preparing and checking
before winter ....................................... 191
Engine oil maintenance data........... 385
Event data recorder ............................443 Floor mat .................................................. 339
Fluid
Brake .......................................................388
Power steering fluid ......................... 389
Washer................................................... 393
Fog lights
Switch.......................................................... 151
Wattage ...................................................501
Foot well lighting.....................................314
Front fog lights Switch.......................................................... 151
Wattage ...................................................501
Front passenger occupant classification system ............................ 97
Front passenger's seat belt reminder light ..................................... 447
Front seats Adjustment .............................................. 48
Driving position memory ..................49
Seat position memory.........................53
Front side marker lights Replacing light bulbs ........................424
Wattage ...................................................501
Front turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ........................424
Wattage ...................................................501F

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Noise from under vehicle...................... 18
Odometer................................................. 136
OilEngine oil ...............................................383
Opener
Fuel filler door......................................... 76
Hood........................................................ 378
Trunk ........................................................... 44
Outer foot lights
Outer foot lights ................................... 314
Wattage................................................... 501
Outside rear view mirrors Adjusting and folding ......................... 66
Mirror position memory ................... 49
Outside temperature display............ 144
Overhead console ...............................320
Overheating, Engine ...........................486 Parking assist sensors............................ 171
Parking brake...........................................134
Parking lights
Switch........................................................ 147
Wattage ...................................................501
PCS ............................................................. 182
Personal lights Switch........................................................ 316
Wattage ...................................................501
Power outlet ........................................... 329
Power steering fluid ............................389
Power windows ........................................ 68
Pre-collision system ............................. 182N
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