interior lights Lexus ES350 2012 Owner's Manual

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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
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3-3. Using the Bluetooth® audio
system
Bluetooth
® audio system ........ 260
Using the Bluetooth
® audio
system ............................................ 263
Operating a Bluetooth
®
enabled portable player ........ 268
Setting up a Bluetooth
®
enabled portable player .......... 271
Bluetooth
® audio system
setup ............................................... 278
3-4. Using the hands-free system (for mobile phone)
Hands-free system for mobile phones ............................ 279
Using the hands-free system (for mobile phone) ................... 283
Making a phone call ..................... 291
Setting a mobile phone .............. 296
Security and system setup ......... 301
Using the phone book............... 305
3-5. Using the interior lights Interior lights list............................. 312
• Interior lights ................................ 314
• Personal lights ............................. 314 3-6. Using the storage features
List of storage features................ 315
• Glove box ..................................... 316
• Console box ................................. 317
• Overhead console .................... 318
• Cup holders.................................. 319
• Auxiliary box ................................ 321
3-7. Other interior features Sun visors......................................... 322
Vanity mirror .................................. 323
Clock ................................................. 324
Ashtray ............................................. 325
Cigarette lighter ........................... 326
Power outlet ................................... 327
Seat heaters................................... 328
Seat heaters and ventilators ... 330
Armrest ............................................ 332
Rear sunshade ............................... 333
Extended trunk............................. 335
Coat hooks ..................................... 336
Floor mat.......................................... 337
Trunk features............................... 338
Garage door opener................. 340
Compass........................................... 346
Safety Connect ............................ 350

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*1: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
ACompass∗ P. 346
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror P. 66
Moon roof switches P. 73
Personal/interior lights P. 314
Vanity mirrors P. 323
Sun visors P. 322
Personal lights P. 314
SRS curtain shield
airbags
P. 88
Overhead console P. 318
Coat hooks P. 336
Garage door opener switches P. 340
“SOS” button∗ P. 350

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1-6. Theft deterrent system
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■Pa n i c m o d e
■When the battery is disconnected
Be sure to cancel the alarm system.
If the battery is discharged before canceling the alarm, the system may be triggered
when the battery is reconnected.
■Alarm-operated door lock
●When the alarm is operating, the doors are locked automatically to prevent
intruders.
●Do not leave the key inside the vehicle when the alarm is operating, and make
sure the key is not inside the vehicle when recharging or replacing the battery.
NOTICE
■To ensure the system operates correctly
Do not modify or remove the system. If modified or removed, the proper operation
of the system cannot be guaranteed.
When is pushed for longer than about
one second, the headlights/tail lights/emer-
gency flashers will flash, the front and rear
interior lights will come on, and an alarm will
sound for about 60 seconds to deter any
person from trying to break into or damage
your vehicle.
To stop the alarm, push any button on the
wireless remote control.

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3-3. Using the Bluetooth®
audio system
Bluetooth
® audio system .... 260
Using the Bluetooth
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audio system ......................... 263
Operating a Bluetooth
®
enabled portable player .... 268
Setting up a Bluetooth
®
enabled portable player ..... 271
Bluetooth
® audio system
setup ........................................ 278
3-4. Using the hands-free system (for mobile phone)
Hands-free system for mobile phones ...................... 279
Using the hands-free system
(for mobile phone).............. 283
Making a phone call ............... 291
Setting a mobile phone......... 296
Security and system setup ......................................... 301
Using the phone book.......... 305
3-5. Using the interior lights Interior lights list ...................... 312
• Interior lights ......................... 314
• Personal lights ....................... 314 3-6. Using the storage features
List of storage features.......... 315
• Glove box ............................... 316
• Console box .......................... 317
• Overhead console............... 318
• Cup holders ........................... 319
• Auxiliary box ......................... 321
3-7. Other interior features Sun visors ................................. 322
Vanity mirror ........................... 323
Clock ......................................... 324
Ashtray ..................................... 325
Cigarette lighter .................... 326
Power outlet ............................ 327
Seat heaters ............................ 328
Seat heaters and ventilators ............................. 330
Armrest .................................... 332
Rear sunshade ........................ 333
Extended trunk....................... 335
Coat hooks .............................. 336
Floor mat .................................. 337
Trunk features ......................... 338
Garage door opener ............ 340
Compass................................... 346
Safety Connect ...................... 350

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3-5. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list
Your Lexus is equipped with the illuminated entry system to assist in enter-
ing the vehicle. Owing to the function of the system, the lights shown in the
following illustration automatically turn on/off according to the presence of
the electronic key, whether the door s are locked/unlocked, whether the
doors are opened/closed, and the “ENGINE START STOP” switch mode.
Front personal lights (→P. 314)
Front interior lights ( →P. 314)
Shift lever lighting
This light turns on or off depending on the darkness of the surroundings
when the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in ACCESSORY or IGNI-
TION ON mode.
Rear personal lights ( → P. 314)
Rear interior light ( → P. 314)
Door courtesy lights
Front foot well lighting
Outer foot lights

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Interior features
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■To prevent the battery from being discharged
If the following lights remain ON when the door is not fully closed and the door
position is ON, the lights will go off automatically after 20 minutes.
●Interior lights
●Front personal lights
●Front foot well lighting
●Rear door courtesy lights
■Customization that can be configured at Lexus dealer
Settings (e.g. The time elapsed before lights turn off) can be changed.
(Customizable features
→P. 511)

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3-5. Using the interior lights
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Interior lightsFront and rear interior lights
ON/OFF
Door position ON/OFF
The illuminated entry system is
activated when the switch is in
the locked position (the door
position is on).
Personal lightsFront ON/OFF
Rear ON/OFF
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3-6. Using the storage features
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Interior features
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Console boxSlide the armrest while pulling up
the lever, and lift the armrest.
■Tray in the console box
■Console box light
The console box light turns on when the tail lights are turned on.
CAUTION
■Caution while driving
Keep the console box closed.
Injuries may result in the event of an accident or sudden braking.
The tray slides forward/backward and can be
removed.
Console box

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4-2. Maintenance
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Maintenance and care
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Vehicle interior
ItemsCheck points
Accelerator pedal• Moves smoothly (without uneven pedal effort or catching)?
Automatic transmission “Park”
mechanism• Can the vehicle be held securely on an incline with the shift lever in
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Brake pedal
• Moves smoothly?
• Does it have appropriate clearance and correct amount of free play?
Brakes
• Not pull to one side when applied?
• Loss of brake effectiveness?
• Spongy feeling brake pedal?
• Pedal almost touches floor?
Head restraints• Move smoothly and lock securely?
Indicators/buzzers•Function properly?
Lights
• Do all the lights come on?
• Headlights aimed correctly? (→ P. 4 1 8 )
Pa r k i n g b r a ke
• Moves smoothly?
• Can hold the vehicle securely on
an incline?
Seat belts
• Does the seat belt system operate smoothly?
• Are the belts undamaged?
Seats• Do the seat controls operate prop- erly?