2008 Lexus ES350 airbag

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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1-1. Key information ........................... 20Keys ...................................................... 20
1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk .................. 22
Smart access system with push-button start .......................... 22
Wireless remote control .............. 34
Doors.................................................... 37
Trunk...................................................... 41
1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors,
steering wheel) .......................... 43
Front seats .......................................... 43
Driving position memory ............. 44
Seat position memory ................... 47
Head restraints................................. 49
Seat belts ........................................... 50
Steering wheel.................................. 56
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror ................................................ 57
Outside rear view mirrors .......... 58
1-4. Opening and closing the windows and moon roof .......... 60
Power windows................................ 60
Moon roof .......................................... 63 1-5. Refueling ........................................ 67
Opening the fuel tank cap........... 67
1-6. Theft deterrent system............... 70 Engine immobilizer system ......... 70
Alarm.................................................... 72
Theft prevention labels (for USA) ......................................... 74
1-7. Safety information ....................... 75 Correct driving posture ............... 75
SRS airbags ....................................... 77
Front passenger occupant classification system ................... 88
Child restraint systems ................. 93
Installing child restraints ............... 96
2-1. Driving procedures................... 106 Driving the vehicle ........................ 106
Engine (ignition) switch ................ 114
Automatic Transmission .............. 117
Turn signal lever............................. 120
Parking brake ................................... 121
2-2. Instrument cluster ..................... 122 Gauges and meters ..................... 122
Indicators and warning lights ... 124
Multi-information display........... 128
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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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ACompass P. 277
Garage door opener switches P. 272
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror P. 57
Moon roof switches P. 63
Personal lights P. 249
Interior lights P. 249
Vanity mirrors P. 258
Sun visors P. 257
Personal lights P. 249
SRS curtain shield airbag P. 77
Overhead console P. 253

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For your information
Main Owner’s Manual
Please note that this manual applies to all models and explains all equipment, includ-
ing options. Therefore, you may find some explanations for equipment not installed
on your vehicle.
All specifications provided in this manual are current at the time of printing. How-
ever, because of the Lexus policy of continual product improvement, we reserve the
right to make changes at any time without notice.
Depending on specifications, the vehicle shown in the illustration may differ from
your vehicle in terms of color and equipment.
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 affect its performance, safety or durability,
and may even violate governmental regulations. In addition, damage or perfor-
mance problems resulting from the modification may not be covered under war-
r a n t y.
Installation of a mobile two-way 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 sys-
tem and seat belt pretensioner system, be sure to check with your Lexus dealer for
precautionary measures or special instructions regarding installation.

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Scrapping of your Lexus
The SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner devices in your Lexus contain explosive
chemicals. 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.
Perchlorate Material
Special handling may apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.
Your vehicle has components that may contain perchlorate. These components may
include airbag, seat belt pretensioners, and wireless remote control batteries.
CAUTION
■General precautions while driving
Driving under the influence: Never drive your vehicle when under the influence of
alcohol or drugs that have impaired your ability to operate your vehicle. Alcohol
and certain drugs delay reaction time, impair judgment and reduce coordination,
which could lead to an accident that will hurt or kill you, your occupants or others.
Defensive driving: Always drive defensively. Anticipate mistakes that other drivers
or pedestrians might make and be ready to avoid accidents.
Driver distraction: Always give your full attention to driving. Anything that distracts
the driver, such as adjusting controls, talking on a cellular phone or reading can
result in a collision with resulting death or serious injury to you, your occupants or
others.
■General precaution regarding children’s safety
Never leave children unattended in the vehicle, and never allow children to have or
use the key.
When left unattended, children may be able to start the vehicle or shift the vehicle
into neutral. There is also a danger that children may injure themselves by playing
with the cigarette lighter, the windows, the moon roof, or other features of the vehi-
cle. In addition, heat build-up or extremely cold temperatures inside the vehicle can
be fatal to children.

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1-1. Key information ............... 20Keys .............................................. 20
1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and
trunk ............................... 22
Smart access system with push-button start .................... 22
Wireless remote control ......... 34
Doors ............................................ 37
Trunk .............................................. 41
1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors,
steering wheel) .............. 43
Front seats ................................... 43
Driving position memory ........ 44
Seat position memory.............. 47
Head restraints .......................... 49
Seat belts .................................... 50
Steering wheel........................... 56
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror ......................................... 57
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 58 1-4. Opening and closing the
windows and
moon roof ....................... 60
Power windows .......................... 60
Moon roof ................................... 63
1-5. Refueling .......................... 67 Opening the fuel tank cap ...... 67
1-6. Theft deterrent system............................. 70
Engine immobilizer system ........................................ 70
Alarm............................................ 72
Theft prevention labels (for USA) ................................... 74
1-7. Safety information........... 75 Correct driving posture ......... 75
SRS airbags ................................ 77
Front passenger occupant classification system.............. 88
Child restraint systems ........... 93
Installing child restraints......... 96

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1-7. Safety information
Correct driving posture
Drive in a good posture as follows:
Sit upright and well back in
the seat. (→P. 4 3 )
Adjust the position of the seat
forward or backward to
ensure the pedals can be
reached and easily
depressed to the extent
required. ( →P. 4 3 )
Adjust the seatback so that
the controls are easily opera-
ble.
Adjust the tilt and telescopic
positions of the steering
wheel downward so the
airbag is facing your chest.
(→ P. 56)
Lock the head restraint in
place with the center of the
head restraint closest to the
top of your ears. ( →P. 4 9 )
Wear the seat belt correctly.
(→ P. 50)

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1-7. Safety information
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SRS airbags
The SRS airbags inflate when the vehicle is subjected to certain types of
severe impacts that may cause significant injury to the occupants. They
work together with the seat belts to help reduce the risk of death or serious
injury.
Front airbags
Driver airbag/front passenger airbag
Can help protect the head and chest of the driver and front passen-
ger from impact with interior components.
Knee airbags
Can help protect the knee of the driver and front passenger.
Side and curtain shield airbags
Side airbags
Can help protect the torso of the front seat occupants and rear seat
outside occupants (if equipped).
Curtain shield airbags
Can help protect primarily the head of outside occupants.