2005 Lexus ES330 transmission

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR LEXUS
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Lexus recommends you to read the provisions in Section 1−
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carefully and refer to them as needed during your time of
ownership of this vehicle.
Event data recorder
Your vehicle has computers that monitor and control certain
aspects of your vehicle. These computers assist in driving and
maintaining optimal vehicle performance. Besides storing
data useful for troubleshooting, there is a system to record data
in a crash or a near car crash event. This is called an Event
Data Recorder (EDR).
The SRS airbag sensor assembly contains the EDR. In a
crash or a near car crash event, this device records some or
all of the following information:
 Engine speed
 Whether the brake pedal was applied or not
 Vehicle speed
 To what extent the accelerator pedal was depressed
 Position of the transmission selector lever
 Whether the driver and front passenger wore the seat belts
or not
 Driver’s seat position
 Front passenger’s occupant classification
 SRS airbag deployment data
 SRS airbag system diagnostic data The information above is intended to be used for the purpose
of improving vehicle safety performance. Unlike general data
recorders, the EDR does not record sound data such as
conversation between passengers.
Lexus will not disclose the data recorded in an EDR to a third
party except when:

An agreement from the vehicle’s owner (or the leasing
company for a leased vehicle) is obtained
 Officially requested by the police or other authorities
 Used as a defense for Lexus in a law suit
 Ordered by the court
However, if necessary Lexus will:
 Use the data for research on Lexus vehicle safety
performance
 Disclose the data to a third party for research purposes
without disclosing details of the vehicle owner, and only
when it is deemed necessary
 Disclose summarized data cleared of vehicle identification
information to a non −Lexus organization for research
purposes

For detailed information, refer to the description given in each Section\
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PICTORIAL INDEX
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1Door lock switch and power window
switches 25, 44
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2Driving position memory switches 165
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3Power rear view mirror control switches 172 . . . . . .
4Side vents 192
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5Instrument panel light control dial 70
. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6Headlight, turn signal and
fog light switches 32, 34, 37, 38 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7Audio remote control switches 215, 246
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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
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12Seat ventilator/heater switches 48
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13Emergency flasher switch 47
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14Clock 74
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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
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19Security indicator light 14, 27
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20Glove box 77
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21Front passenger seat position
memory switches 167 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
22Automatic air conditioning controls 182
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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
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27Electronic modulated suspension
control switch 269 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
28Cigarette lighter and ashtray 75
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29Traction control system off switch 270
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30Cruise control switch 266
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31Power adjustable pedals switch 170
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32Parking brake pedal 258
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33Auxiliary box 84
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34Hood lock release lever 90
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35Trunk lid opener 91
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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
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2Traction control system off indicator light 270 . . . .
3Vehicle stability control system/traction control
system warning light 65. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4Engine oil replacement reminder light 62
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5Headlight indicator light 32
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6Headlight high beam indicator light 37
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7Turn signal indicator light 37
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8Fog light indicator light 38
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9Cruise control indicator light 266
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10Slip indicator light 270, 273
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11Automatic headlight leveling system
warning light 66 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
12Low fuel level warning light 66
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13Automatic transmission indicator lights 260 . . . . . .
14Engine coolant temperature gauge 55
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15Odometer and trip meter
56
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16Trip meter reset knob 56
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17Fuel gauge 54
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18Low washer fluid warning light 66
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19Low engine oil level warning light 62
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20Multiinformation display 67
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21Rear light failure warning light 65
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22Low engine oil pressure warning light 61
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23Brake system warning light 59
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24Antilock brake system warning light 64
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25Driver’s seat belt reminder light 60
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26Discharge warning light 61
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27SRS warning light 60
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28Open door warning light 65
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29Malfunction indicator lamp 63
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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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4Tail light indicator light 34
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5Headlight high beam indicator light 37
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6Turn signal indicator light 37
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7Fog light indicator light 38
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8Cruise control indicator light 266
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
9Slip indicator light 270, 273
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
10Automatic headlight leveling system
warning light 66 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
11Low fuel level warning light 66
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12Automatic transmission indicator lights 260 . . . . . .
13Engine coolant temperature gauge 55
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14Odometer and trip meter
56
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15Trip meter reset knob 56
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16Fuel gauge 54
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17Low washer fluid warning light 66
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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
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26SRS warning light 60
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27Open door warning light 65
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28Malfunction indicator lamp 63
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BASIC OPERATION
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QUICK REFERENCE
Quick reference
Driver’s seat2
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Tilt steering column 2
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Power adjustable pedals 3
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Automatic transmission 4
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Headlight and turn signal switch 5
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Windshield wiper and washer switch 6
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To adjust the position of the accelerator and brake pedals:
1. Set the parking brake firmly.
2. Turn the ignition key to the “ON” position with theautomatic transmission selector lever in the “P” position.
3. Push the “” side of the switch to move the pedals to the
front most position.
4. Push the “ ” side of the switch to move the pedals
toward you until you can fully depress the brake pedal.
5. After adjusting, depress the pedals a few times to get used to the feel. BE070 (center/4)
QUICK REFERENCE
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3. POWER ADJUSTABLE PEDALS

BE056
BE057
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

GAUGES, METERS AND SERVICE REMINDER INDICATORS
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(i) Malfunction Indicator Lamp
This lamp comes on when the ignition key is turned to the
“ON” position and goes off after the engine starts. This
means that the warning light system is operating properly.
If the lamp remains on, or the lamp comes on while driving,
first check the followings.
 Empty fuel tank
If the fuel tank is empty, refuel immediately.
 Loose fuel tank cap
If the fuel tank cap is loose, securely tighten it.
These cases are temporary malfunctions. The malfunction
indicator lamp will go off after taking several driving trips.
If the lamp does not go off even after several trips, contact your
Lexus dealer as soon as possible.
If the fuel tank is not empty or the fuel tank cap is not
loose...
 There is a problem somewhere in the engine, emission
control system, electronic throttle control system, automatic
transmission electrical system or warning light system itself.
Contact your Lexus dealer as soon as possible to service the
vehicle.
If engine speed does not increase when the accelerator pedal
is depressed, there may be a problem somewhere in the
electronic throttle control system. At this time, vibration may occur. However, if you depress the
accelerator pedal more firmly and slowly, you can drive your
vehicle at low speeds. Have your vehicle checked by your
Lexus dealer as soon as possible.
Even if the abnormality of the electronic throttle control system
is corrected during low speed driving, the system may not be
recovered until the engine is stopped and the ignition key is
turned to the “ACC” or “LOCK” position.
CAUTION
Be especially careful to prevent erroneous pedal
operation.
Emissions Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) programs
Your vehicle may not pass a state emission inspection if the
malfunction indicator lamp remains on. Contact your Lexus
dealer to check your vehicle’s emission control system and
OBD (On−Board Diagnostics) system before taking your
vehicle for the inspection.
For details, see “Emissions Inspection and Maintenance (I/M)
programs” on page 331.