2006 Lexus ES330 Basic Functions In Frequent Use / OWNER'S MANUAL (OM33703U)

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 2
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Automatic transmission 3
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Headlight and turn signal switch 4
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Windshield wiper and washer switch 5
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1. DRIVER’S SEAT 2. TILT STEERINGCOLUMN3. POWER
ADJUSTABLE PEDALS
Seat position
Head restraint angle
Head restraint
height
Lumbar support
Seatback angle Seat cushion
height
Seat cushion angle
To tilt the steering wheel up or
down to the desired angle:
1. Pull the lever up while holding the steering wheel.
2. Tilt the steering wheel to the desired angle.
3. Release the lever. BE072 (center/4)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 the
automatic 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)

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 cclxxi.
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.)
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4. AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION

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5. HEADLIGHT AND
TURN SIGNAL
Automatic light control
Parking, tail, license plate,
side marker and instrument
panel lights turn on.
Headlights also turn on.
Daytime running light
system off Headlights turn on at full
intensity. Parking, tail, license plate,
side marker and instrument
panel lights turn on.
BE004
BE004
Parking, tail, license plate,
side marker and instrument
panel lights turn on.
Parking, tail, license plate,
side marker and instrument
panel lights turn on.
Automatic light control Headlights also turn on.
Automatic light control Headlights turn on at full
intensity.High beam
Right or left turn
Lane change
(right or left) Headlight flasher
 HEADLIGHT SWITCH (U.S.A.) With the ignition OFF
With the engine started
and parking brake
released HEADLIGHT SWITCH (Canada)With the ignition OFF
With the engine started
and parking brake
released HEADLIGHT DIMMER SWITCH
 TURN SIGNAL SWITCH

Variable intermittent
operation
Washer on High speed operation Low speed operationAutomatic operation
Washer on High speed operation Low speed operation
Rainsensing windshield wipers
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6. WINDSHIELD WIPER
AND WASHER SWITCH
Variable
intermittent windshield wipers

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PICTORIAL INDEX
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INSTRUMENT PANEL

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 xxvi, xlv
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2Driving position memory switches clxvii
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3Power rear view mirror control switches clxxv . . . . .
4Side vents cxcvi
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5Instrument panel light control dial lxxi
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6Headlight, turn signal and
fog light switches xxxiii, xxxv, xxxviii, xxxix . . . . . . .
7Audio remote control switches ccxviii, ccxlix . . . . . .
8Ignition switch cclx
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9Speech command switch See the separate . . . . . . . .
“Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
10Multiinformation display control button lxviii . . . . .
11Windshield wiper and washer switches xxxix. . . . . .
12Seat ventilator/heater switches xlix
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13Emergency flasher switch xlviii
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14Clock lxxvi
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15Audio system or navigation system
including audio system
(For the navigation system, see the separate
“Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.) cci, ccxxv .
16Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light lxi . . . . . .
17“AIRBAG OFF” indicator light cxliii
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18“AIRBAG ON” indicator light
cxliii
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19Security indicator light xv, xxix
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20Glove box lxxviii
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21Front passenger seat position
memory switches clxix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
22Automatic air conditioning controls clxxxv . . . . . . . .
23Rear window and outside rear view mirror
defogger switch xliv. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
24Grocery bag hook lxxxix
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25Automatic transmission selector lever cclxiii . . . . . .
26Rear electric sunshade switch xc
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27Electronic modulated suspension
control switch cclxxii . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
28Cigarette lighter and ashtray lxxvi
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29Traction control system off switch cclxxiv
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30Cruise control switch cclxix
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31Power adjustable pedals switch clxxiii
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32Parking brake pedal cclxi
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33Auxiliary box lxxxvii
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34Hood lock release lever xciii
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35Trunk lid opener xciv
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36Fuel filler door opener xcvii
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