2005 Lexus ES330 cruise control

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR LEXUS
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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 af fect its performance, safety or durability, and may even
violate governmental regulations. In addition, damage or
performance problems resulting from the modification may not
be covered under warranty.
Spark ignition system of your Lexus
The spark ignition system in your Lexus meets all
requirements of the Canadian Interference− Causing
Equipment Standard.
Installation of a mobile twoway 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
system and seat belt pretensioner system, be sure to check
with your Lexus dealer for precautionary measures or special
instructions regarding installation.
Tires and loading on your Lexus
Underinflated or overinflated tire pressure and the
excess load may result in the deterioration of steering
ability and braking ability, leading to an accident.
Check the tire inflation pressure periodically and be
sure to keep the load limits given in this Owner’s
Manual. For details about tire inflation pressure and
load limits, see pages 366 and 292.
Scrapping of your Lexus
The SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner devices in your
Lexus contain explosive c hemicals. If the vehicle is scrapped
with the airbags and seat belt pretensioners left as they are,
this may cause an accident such as fire. Be sure to have the
systems of the SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner removed
and disposed of by a qualified service shop or by your Lexus
dealer before you scrap your vehicle.

For detailed information, refer to the description given in each Section\
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PICTORIAL INDEX
xPage
1Door lock switch and power window
switches 25, 44
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2Driving position memory switches 165
. . . . . . . . . . .
3Power rear view mirror control switches 172 . . . . . .
4Side vents 192
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5Instrument panel light control dial 70
. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6Headlight, turn signal and
fog light switches 32, 34, 37, 38 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7Audio remote control switches 215, 246
. . . . . . . . . . .
8Ignition switch 257
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
9Speech command switch See the separate . . . . . . . .
“Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
10Multiinformation display control button 67 . . . . . . . .
11Windshield wiper and washer switches 38
. . . . . . . . .
12Seat ventilator/heater switches 48
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
13Emergency flasher switch 47
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
14Clock 74
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . .
15Audio system or navigation system
including audio system
(For the navigation system, see the separate
“Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.) 198, 222 . . .
16Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light 60 . . . . . .
17“AIRBAG OFF” indicator light 140
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18“AIRBAG ON” indicator light
140
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
19Security indicator light 14, 27
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
20Glove box 77
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
21Front passenger seat position
memory switches 167 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
22Automatic air conditioning controls 182
. . . . . . . . . .
23Rear window and outside rear view mirror
defogger switch 43 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
24Grocery bag hook 86
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25Automatic transmission selector lever 260 . . . . . . . .
26Rear electric sunshade switch 87
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
27Electronic modulated suspension
control switch 269 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
28Cigarette lighter and ashtray 75
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
29Traction control system off switch 270
. . . . . . . . . . .
30Cruise control switch 266
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
31Power adjustable pedals switch 170
. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
32Parking brake pedal 258
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
33Auxiliary box 84
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34Hood lock release lever 90
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
35Trunk lid opener 91
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
36Fuel filler door opener 94
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For detailed information, refer to the description given in each Section\
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PICTORIAL INDEX
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1Tachometer
56
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2Traction control system off indicator light 270 . . . .
3Vehicle stability control system/traction control
system warning light 65. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4Engine oil replacement reminder light 62
. . . . . . . . . .
5Headlight indicator light 32
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6Headlight high beam indicator light 37
. . . . . . . . . . . .
7Turn signal indicator light 37
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
8Fog light indicator light 38
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
9Cruise control indicator light 266
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
10Slip indicator light 270, 273
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
11Automatic headlight leveling system
warning light 66 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
12Low fuel level warning light 66
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
13Automatic transmission indicator lights 260 . . . . . .
14Engine coolant temperature gauge 55
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15Odometer and trip meter
56
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
16Trip meter reset knob 56
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
17Fuel gauge 54
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
18Low washer fluid warning light 66
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
19Low engine oil level warning light 62
. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
20Multiinformation display 67
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
21Rear light failure warning light 65
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
22Low engine oil pressure warning light 61
. . . . . . . . . .
23Brake system warning light 59
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
24Antilock brake system warning light 64
. . . . . . . . . . .
25Driver’s seat belt reminder light 60
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
26Discharge warning light 61
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
27SRS warning light 60
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
28Open door warning light 65
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
29Malfunction indicator lamp 63
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

For detailed information, refer to the description given in each Section\
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PICTORIAL INDEX
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1Tachometer
56
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2Traction control system off indicator light 270 . . . .
3Vehicle stability control system/traction control
system warning light 65. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4Tail light indicator light 34
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5Headlight high beam indicator light 37
. . . . . . . . . . . .
6Turn signal indicator light 37
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7Fog light indicator light 38
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
8Cruise control indicator light 266
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
9Slip indicator light 270, 273
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
10Automatic headlight leveling system
warning light 66 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
11Low fuel level warning light 66
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
12Automatic transmission indicator lights 260 . . . . . .
13Engine coolant temperature gauge 55
. . . . . . . . . . . . . Page
14Odometer and trip meter
56
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
15Trip meter reset knob 56
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
16Fuel gauge 54
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
17Low washer fluid warning light 66
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
18Low engine oil level warning light 62
. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
19Multiinformation display 67
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
20Rear light failure warning light 65
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
21Low engine oil pressure warning light 61
. . . . . . . . . .
22Brake system warning light 59
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
23Antilock brake system warning light 64
. . . . . . . . . . .
24Driver’s seat belt reminder light 60
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
25Discharge warning light 61
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
26SRS warning light 60
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
27Open door warning light 65
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
28Malfunction indicator lamp 63
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

BE056
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NOTE: When the cruise control is being used, even if you downshift from “D”\
to “4”, engine braking will not be enabled because
the cruise control is not cancelled. For the operation to decrease the \
vehicle speed, see page 268.
OPERATION OF SELECTOR LEVER
SELECTOR LEVER POSITION
P: Parking, engine starting and key removal
position
R: Reverse position
N: Neutral position
D: Normal driving position
(shifting into overdrive possible)
4: Position for engine braking
(shifting into overdrive not possible)
3, 2: Position for more powerful engine braking
L: Position for maximum engine braking
Shift while pressing the brake pedal.
(Ignition switch must be in the “ON” position.)
QUICK REFERENCE
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4. AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

SECTION 3 – 1
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STARTING AND DRIVING
Starting and driving
Three−way catalytic converter254
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Engine exhaust caution 255
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Before starting the engine 256
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Ignition switch with steering lock 257
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Parking brake 258
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How to start the engine 259
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Automatic transmission 260
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Cruise control 266
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. . . . . .
Electronic modulated suspension 269
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Traction control system 269
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Vehicle stability control system 272
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brake system 274
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. . . . . .
Brake pad wear limit indicators 278
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STARTING AND DRIVING
260
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Your automatic transmission has a shift lock system to
minimize the possibility of incorrect operation. This
means you can only shift out of “P” position when the
brake pedal is depressed with the ignition switch in “ON”
position. ()
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31E158
The shift position is displayed on the instrument
cluster.
P: Parking, engine starting and key removal position
R: Reverse position
N: Neutral position
D: Normal driving position (shifting into overdrive possible)
4: Position for engine braking (shifting into overdrive not
possible)
When the cruise control is being used, even if you
downshift from “D” to “4”, engine braking will not be
enabled because the cruise control is not cancelled. For
the operation to decrease the vehicle speed, see page
268.
3, 2: Position for more powerful engine braking
L: Position for maximum engine braking

STARTING AND DRIVING
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(b) Using engine braking
To use the braking power of the engine, downshift the
transmission in the way described below:
1Shift into the “4” position. The transmission will downshift
to fourth gear and engine braking will be enabled.
When the cruise control is being used, even if you
downshift from “D” to “4”, engine braking will not be
enabled because the cruise control is not cancelled. If
you need to decrease the vehicle speed, see page 268.
2Shift into the “3” position. The transmission will downshift
to third gear when the vehicle speed is or becomes lower
than 129 km/h (80 mph) and more powerful engine
braking will be enabled.
3Shift into the “2” position. The transmission will downshift
to second gear when the vehicle speed is or becomes
lower than 83 km/h (51 mph) and more powerful engine
braking than that of “3” position will be enabled.
4Shift into the “L” position. The transmission will downshift
to first gear when the vehicle speed is or becomes lower
than 39 km/h (24 mph) and maximum engine braking will
be enabled.
CAUTION
Be careful when downshifting on a slippery surface.
The abrupt change in engine speed could cause the
vehicle to skid or spin.