2008 Lexus ES350 AUX

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2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers ................... 132
Headlight switch ............................ 132
Fog light switch .............................. 135
Windshield wipers and washer............................................. 136
2-4. Using other driving systems.... 139 Cruise control ................................ 139
Dynamic radar cruise control............................................. 142
Intuitive parking assist ................... 151
Driving assist systems.................. 157
PCS (Pre-Collision System)..... 160
2-5. Driving information ................... 163 Cargo and luggage ...................... 163
Vehicle load limits ......................... 166
Winter driving tips ........................ 167
Trailer towing .................................. 173
Dinghy towing ................................ 180
3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger ............. 182
Automatic air conditioning system ............................................. 182
Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers ............. 189 3-2. Using the audio system............ 190
Audio system type ........................ 190
Using the radio............................... 192
Using the CD player.................... 199
Playing back MP3 and WMA discs................................. 205
Optimal use of the audio system ............................................. 213
Using the AUX adapter............. 216
Using the steering wheel audio switches .............................. 217
3-3. Using the hands-free phone system
(for cellular phone) ................ 219
Hands-free phone system features (for cellular phone) .. 219
Using the hands-free phone system (for cellular phone) ... 222
Making a phone call.................... 230
Setting a cellular phone............. 234
Security and system setup........ 238
Using the phone book................. 241
3-4. Using the interior lights .......... 247 Interior lights list............................ 247
• Front interior lights ................... 249
• Personal lights ............................ 249
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3-5. Using the storage features .... 250List of storage features.............. 250
• Glove box.................................... 250
• Console box ................................. 251
• Overhead console.................... 253
• Cup holders................................. 254
• Auxiliary box ............................... 256
3-6. Other interior features........... 257 Sun visors......................................... 257
Vanity mirror ................................. 258
Clock ................................................. 259
Ashtray ............................................ 260
Cigarette lighter ............................ 261
Power outlet ................................... 262
Seat heaters and ventilators ..................................... 263
Armrest ............................................ 265
Rear sunshade ............................... 266
Extended trunk............................. 268
Floor mat.......................................... 269
Trunk features................................ 270
Garage door opener.................. 272
Compass.......................................... 277
4-1. Maintenance and care............ 282 Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior................... 282
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ................... 285 4-2. Maintenance............................. 288
Maintenance requirements .... 288
General maintenance ............... 290
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs ...................................... 293
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance............................ 294
Do-it-yourself service precautions .................................. 294
Hood................................................. 298
Positioning a floor jack............... 299
Engine compartment................... 301
Tires .................................................... 316
Tire inflation pressure................. 324
Wheels............................................. 328
Air conditioning filter................. 330
Electronic key battery ................ 332
Checking and replacing fuses ................................................ 334
Headlight aim (vehicles with discharge
headlights).................................... 342
Light bulbs ....................................... 343
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Pictorial indexInterior
Power window switches P. 60
SRS front passenger airbag P. 77
SRS knee airbags P. 77
SRS driver airbag P. 77
Floor mat P. 269
Console box P. 251
Seat belts P. 50
Front seats P. 43
SRS side airbags P. 77
Power outlet P. 262
AUX adapter P. 216
Head restraints P. 49
Cup holders P. 254
Armrest P. 265

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Rear sunshade
switch
∗ P. 266
Intuitive parking assist
switch
∗, * P. 151
Instrument panel light
control
P. 123
∗: If equipped
*: Refer to “Navigation System Owner's Manual”.
Outside rear view mirror switch P. 58
Auxiliary box P. 256
Type A
Type B
Trunk opener P. 41
Fuel filler door opener P. 67
Rear sunshade
switch
∗ P. 266
Instrument panel light
control
P. 123
Outside rear view mirror switch P. 58
Auxiliary box P. 256
Trunk opener P. 41
Fuel filler door opener P. 67

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3-1. Using the air conditioning system and
defogger ........................ 182
Automatic air conditioning
system ...................................... 182
Rear window and outside rear view mirror
defoggers ............................... 189
3-2. Using the audio system ........................... 190
Audio system type................... 190
Using the radio......................... 192
Using the CD player .............. 199
Playing back MP3 and
WMA discs........................... 205
Optimal use of the audio system ...................................... 213
Using the AUX adapter ........ 216
Using the steering wheel audio switches ....................... 217
3-3. Using the hands-free phone system
(for cellular phone) ...... 219
Hands-free phone system
features
(for cellular phone) .............. 219
Using the hands-free phone
system
(for cellular phone) ............. 222
Making a phone call ............. 230
Setting a cellular phone ....... 234
Security and system setup ....................................... 238 Using the phone book ........... 241
3-4. Using the interior lights ............................. 247
Interior lights list ..................... 247
• Front interior lights............. 249
• Personal lights ..................... 249
3-5. Using the storage features ........................ 250
List of storage features......... 250
• Glove box .............................. 250
• Console box .......................... 251
• Overhead console.............. 253
• Cup holders .......................... 254
• Auxiliary box ........................ 256
3-6. Other interior features ........................ 257
Sun visors ................................. 257
Vanity mirror ........................... 258
Clock ......................................... 259
Ashtray ..................................... 260
Cigarette lighter ...................... 261
Power outlet ............................ 262
Seat heaters and ventilators ............................. 263
Armrest .................................... 265
Rear sunshade ........................ 266
Extended trunk....................... 268
Floor mat .................................. 269
Trunk features ......................... 270
Garage door opener ............ 272
Compass.................................... 277

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3-2. Using the audio system
Audio system type
■Using cellular phones
Interference may be heard through the audio system’s speakers if a cellular phone is
being used inside or close to the vehicle while the audio system is operating.
With navigation system
Owners of models equipped with a navigation system should refer to
the “Navigation System Owner's Manual”.
Without navigation system
CD player with changer and AM/FM radio
Ti t l ePa g e
Using the radioP. 1 9 2
Using the CD playerP. 1 9 9
Playing back MP3 and WMA discsP. 2 0 5
Optimal use of the audio systemP. 2 1 3
Using the AUX adapterP. 2 1 6
Using the steering wheel audio switchesP. 2 1 7

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Using the AUX adapter
■Operating portable audio devices connected to the audio system
The volume can be adjusted using the vehicle's audio controls. All other adjust-
ments must be made on the portable audio device itself.
■When using a portable audio device connected to the power outlet
Noise may occur during playback. Use the power source of the portable audio
device.
This adapter can be used to connect a portable audio device and listen to it
through the vehicle’s speakers.
Connect the portable audio
device.
Press .STEP1
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Using the steering wheel audio switches
Turning on the powerPress when the audio system is turned OFF.
The audio system can be turned off by holding the switch down for a few sec-
ond.
Changing the audio source
Press when the audio system is turned ON. The audio source
changes as follows each time the switch is pressed.
FM1 →FM2 →CD changer →AUX →AM →S AT 1 →S AT 2 →S AT 3
Adjusting the volume
Press + on to increase the volume and - to decrease the volume.
Hold down the switch to continue increasing or decreasing the volume.
Some audio features can be controlled using the switches on the steering
wheel.
Power on, select audio
source
Vo l u m e
Radio: Select radio stations
CD: Select tracks, files (MP3
and WMA) and discs