air conditioning Lexus ES350 2012 Owner's Manual

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.
6Ve h i c l e
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 ...................................................... 26
1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
Smart access system with push-button start .......................... 28
Wireless remote control .............. 40
Doors.................................................... 42
Trunk..................................................... 46
1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors,
steering wheel)
Front seats ......................................... 50
Driving position memory .............. 51
Seat position memory ................... 55
Head restraints................................. 57
Seat belts ............................................ 59
Steering wheel.................................. 65
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror ................................................ 66
Outside rear view mirrors ........... 68 1-4. Opening and closing the
windows and moon roof
Power windows................................ 70
Moon roof .......................................... 73
1-5. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap........... 78
1-6. Theft deterrent system Engine immobilizer system .......... 81
Alarm.................................................... 83
1-7. Safety information Correct driving posture ............... 86
SRS airbags ...................................... 88
Front passenger occupant classification system .................... 99
Child restraint systems ............... 104
Installing child restraints ............. 108
1Before driving
For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s
Manual” for information regarding the equipment listed below.
• Navigation system
• Air conditioning
• Rear view monitor system • Audio/video system
•Climate control
• Intuitive parking assist

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2-1. Driving proceduresDriving the vehicle ........................ 120
Engine (ignition) switch .............. 128
Automatic Transmission ............ 132
Turn signal lever ............................ 135
Parking brake ................................. 136
Horn.................................................... 137
2-2. Instrument cluster Gauges and meters ..................... 138
Indicators and warning lights................................................. 140
Multi-information display........... 144
2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers
Headlight switch ............................ 149
Fog light switch .............................. 154
Windshield wipers and washer............................................. 156
2-4. Using other driving systems Cruise control ................................ 160
Dynamic radar cruise control............................................. 164
Intuitive parking assist ................. 176
Driving assist systems.................. 182
PCS (Pre-Collision System) ............ 187 2-5. Driving information
Cargo and luggage ...................... 192
Vehicle load limits......................... 195
Winter driving tips ........................ 196
Trailer towing ................................. 202
Dinghy towing ............................... 203
3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning system ............................................ 206
Rear window and outside rear view mirror
defoggers ...................................... 213
3-2. Using the audio system Audio system type ........................ 214
Using the radio................................ 217
Using the CD player................... 224
Playing back MP3 and WMA discs................................... 231
Operating an iPod....................... 238
Operating a USB memory....... 245
Optimal use of the audio system ............................................ 254
Using the AUX port ................... 256
Using the steering wheel audio switches ............................ 257
2When driving
3Interior features

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4-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior.................. 358
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ..................... 361
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ..... 364
General maintenance ................ 366
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs ...................................... 369
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions .................................. 370
Hood.................................................. 374
Positioning a floor jack............... 375
Engine compartment.................. 377
Tires .................................................. 390
Tire inflation pressure................. 399
Wheels............................................. 403
Air conditioning filter................. 405
Electronic key battery ................ 407
Checking and replacing fuses ............................................... 409
Headlight aim ................................. 418
Light bulbs ....................................... 420 5-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers ................... 430
If your vehicle needs to be towed .............................................. 431
If you think something is wrong ............................................. 437
Fuel pump shut off system ....... 438
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds... ........................................ 439
If a warning message is displayed....................................... 449
If you have a flat tire...................... 461
If the engine will not start .......... 470
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P .............................. 472
If you lose your keys .................... 473
If the electronic key does not operate properly ............... 474
If the vehicle battery is discharged ................................... 477
If your vehicle overheats .......... 480
If the vehicle becomes stuck............................................... 483
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ...... 484
4Maintenance and care5When trouble arises

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Navigation system*2
Clock P. 324
Audio system
P. 214
Air conditioning
system
P. 206
Rear window and out-
side rear view mirror
defoggers
P. 213
Security indicator
P. 81, 83
Emergency flasher
switch
P. 430
Audio system*2
Security indicator
P. 81, 83Emergency flasher
switch
P. 430
Air conditioning
system
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With navigation system
∗: If equipped
*1: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
*2: Refer to “Navigation System Owner's Manual”.
Rear window and
outside rear view
mirror defoggers
P. 213
Clock P. 324

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3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning system ..................................... 206
Rear window and outside rear view
mirror defoggers.................. 213
3-2. Using the audio system Audio system type .................. 214
Using the radio ........................ 217
Using the CD player ............. 224
Playing back MP3 and WMA discs ............................ 231
Operating an iPod ................. 238
Operating a USB memory.................................. 245
Optimal use of the audio system ..................................... 254
Using the AUX port.............. 256
Using the steering wheel audio switches...................... 257

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3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning system
Using the automatic modePress .The air conditioning system will begin to operate. Air outlets
and fan speed are automatically adjusted according to the
temperature setting.
Press to switch to automatic mode. Automatically switches between outside air and recirculated
air modes.
Airflow and outlets are automatically adjusted according to the tempera-
ture setting.
With navigation system
Owners of models equipped with a navigation system should refer to the
“Navigation System Owner's Manual”.
Without navigation system
Automatic mode
Driver’s side temperature
setting display
Changes the air outlets used Off
Fan speed
Airflow display
Fan speed display
Passenger’s side
temperature
setting display
Driver's side
temperature control
Air conditioning
ON/OFF switch Outside air or
recirculated air mode
Windshield defogger Passenger’s side
temperature control
Dual operation switch
STEP1
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Interior features
ES350_UPress “
∧” to increase the temperature and “ ∨” to decrease the
temperature on the .
The temperature for the driver and passenger seats can be set sepa-
rately.
Adjusting the settings ■ Adjusting the temperature setting
Press “ ∧” to increase the temperature and “ ∨” to decrease the temper-
ature on the .
Press “∧” (increase) or “∨” (decrease) on the to separately adjust the
temperature for the passenger and driver sides (dual mode). Press to
return the driver and passenger side temperatures to the same setting
(simultaneous mode).
The air conditioning system switches between individual and simultaneous
modes each time is pressed.
■ Adjusting the fan speed
Press “ ∧” (increase) or “∨ ” (decrease) on .
Press to turn the fan off.
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Changing the air outlets
Press “∧” or “ ∨” on the .
The air outlets switch each time the
switch is pressed.
Air flows to the upper body.
Air flows to the upper body and
feet.
Air flows to the feet.
Air flows to the feet and the
windshield defogger operates.
■ Switching between outside air and recirculated air modes
Press .
The mode switches between (recycles air inside the vehicle),
AUTO and (introduces air from outside the vehicle) modes each
time the switch is pressed.
When the system is switched to automatic mode, the air conditioning
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Defogging the windshield
Defogging
The air conditioning system oper-
ates automatically.
Recirculated air mode will auto-
matically switch to outside air
mode. It is not possible to return to
recirculated air mode when the
switch is on.
Adjusting the sensitivity of the air intake control in automatic mode
Press for 2 or more sec-
onds.
Press “ ∧” (increase) or “ ∨”
(decrease) on the .
From —3 (low) to 3 (high) can be
set.
STEP1
STEP2