steering Lexus ES350 2011 Owner's Manuals

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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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.

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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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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Pictorial indexInstrument panel
Headlight switch Turn signal lever Fog light switch P. 147
P. 133
P. 151Gauges and meters P. 136
Multi-information display P. 142
Windshield wipers and
washer switch
P. 152
Engine (ignition) switch P. 126
Trunk opener main switch P. 44
Glove box P. 318
Tilt and telescopic steering control switch P. 63
Parking brake pedal P. 134
Audio remote control switches P. 259
Hood lock release lever P. 378
Tire pressure warning reset switch P. 396
“AFS OFF” switch ∗ P. 148
Tire pressure warning select switch P. 397
Horn P. 135

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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

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Front seats
CAUTION
■Seat adjustment
Do not recline the seat more than necessary when the vehicle is in motion to reduce
the risk of sliding under the lap belt.
If the seat is too reclined, the lap belt may slide past the hips and apply restraint
forces directly to the abdomen or your neck may contact the shoulder belt, increas-
ing the risk of death or serious injury in the event of an accident.
Seat position switch
Seatback angle switch
Seat cushion (front) angle switch
Vertical height adjustment switch
Lumbar support switch
Seat leg support adjusting switch (driver’s seat) (if equipped)

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Driving position memory (driver’s seat)
Your preferred driving position (the position of the driver's seat, steering
wheel and outside rear view mirrors) can be memorized and recalled with
the touch of a button. It is also possible to set this function to activate auto-
matically when the doors are unlocked.
Two different driving positions can be entered into memory.
■ Entering a position to memory
Turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch to IGNITION ON
mode.
Adjust the driver’s seat, steering wheel, and outside rear view
mirrors to the desired positions.
Push the “SET” button, then
within 3 seconds push button 1
or 2 until the signal beeps.
If the selected button has
already been preset, the previ-
ously recorded position will be
overwritten.
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Linking driving position memory with door unlock operation
Record your driving position to button 1 or 2 before performing the fol-
lowing.
Carry only the key to which you want to link the driving position. If 2 or
more keys are in the vehicle, the driving position cannot be linked prop-
erly. Using the wireless remote control Turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch OFF and close the
driver's door.
While pressing the desired button
(1 or 2), press on the wire-
less remote control until the signal
beeps.
The driving position is recalled
when the driver's door is unlocked
using the entry function or wireless
remote control and the driver’s
door is opened.
■Recalling the memorized position
Check that the shift lever is set in P.
Turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch to IGNITION ON
mode. Push button 1 or 2 to recall the
memorized position.
STEP1
STEP2
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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
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ES350_UOpen one of the doors.
If a door is not opened within 60 seconds after is pressed, the
doors will be locked again and the alarm will automatically be set.
In case that the alarm is triggered, immediately stop the alarm.
( → P. 8 1 )
Using the door lock switch
Close the driver's door and turn the “ENGINE START STOP”
s w i t c h O F F.
While pressing the desired button
(1 or 2), press the lock or unlock
side on the driver’s door lock
switch until the signal beeps.
The driving position is recalled
when the driver's door is unlocked
using the entry function or wireless
remote control and the driver's
door is opened.
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■Canceling the linked door unlock operation
Carry only the key whose linked operation is to be canceled.
Turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch OFF and close the driver's door.
Using the wireless remote control: While pushing the “SET” button, press on the wireless remote control until the signal beeps.
Using the door lock switch: While pr essing the “SET” button, press the
lock or unlock side on the door lock switch until the signal beeps.
■Operating the driving position memory after turning the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch OFF
Memorized positions (except for the steering wheel positions) can be activated up
to 180 seconds after the driver’s door is opened and another 60 seconds after it is
closed again, even after turning the “ENGINE START STOP” switch OFF.
■To cancel seat position recall
Perform any of the following operations.
●Push the “SET” button.
●Push button 1 or 2.
●Adjust the seat using the switches (only cancels seat position recall).
■If the battery is disconnected
The memorized positions are erased when the battery is disconnected.
CAUTION
■Seat adjustment caution
Take care during seat adjustment that the seat does not strike the rear passenger or
squeeze your body against the steering wheel.
STEP1
STEP2