2009 Lexus ES350 AUX

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2-2. Instrument clusterGauges and meters ..................... 125
Indicators and warning lights .... 127
Multi-information display............. 131
2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers
Headlight switch ............................ 135
Fog light switch .............................. 138
Windshield wipers and washer............................................. 139
2-4. Using other driving systems Cruise control ................................ 143
Dynamic radar cruise control............................................. 146
Intuitive parking assist ................. 155
Driving assist systems.................... 161
PCS (Pre-Collision System)..... 164
2-5. Driving information Cargo and luggage ...................... 168
Vehicle load limits ........................... 171
Winter driving tips ......................... 172
Trailer towing .................................. 178
Dinghy towing ................................ 185 3-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning system ............................................. 188
Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers ............. 195
3-2. Using the audio system Audio system type ........................ 196
Using the radio............................... 198
Using the CD player.................. 205
Playing back MP3 and WMA discs..................................... 211
Optimal use of the audio system ............................................. 219
Using the AUX adapter............ 222
Using the steering wheel audio switches ............................ 223
3-3. Using the hands-free phone system (for cellular phone)
Hands-free phone system features (for cellular phone) ................... 225
Using the hands-free phone system (for cellular phone) ... 228
Making a phone call.................... 236
Setting a cellular phone............. 240
Security and system setup........ 244
Using the phone book................ 247
3Interior features

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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3-4. Using the interior lightsInterior lights list............................ 253
• Interior lights ............................... 255
• Personal lights ............................ 255
3-5. Using the storage features List of storage features............... 256
• Glove box..................................... 256
• Console box ................................ 257
• Overhead console.................... 259
• Cup holders................................ 260
• Auxiliary box ............................... 262
3-6. Other interior features Sun visors......................................... 263
Vanity mirror .................................. 264
Clock ................................................. 265
Ashtray ............................................. 266
Cigarette lighter ........................... 267
Power outlet .................................. 268
Seat heaters .................................... 269
Seat heaters and ventilators ..... 271
Armrest ............................................ 273
Rear sunshade ............................... 274
Extended trunk.............................. 276
Floor mat.......................................... 277
Trunk features................................ 278
Garage door opener................. 280
Compass......................................... 286 4-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior .......................... 292
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior............................ 295
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements .... 298
General maintenance ............... 300
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs ..................................... 303
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions ................................. 304
Hood................................................. 308
Positioning a floor jack.............. 309
Engine compartment..................... 311
Tires ................................................... 326
Tire inflation pressure................. 334
Wheels............................................. 338
Air conditioning filter................. 340
Electronic key battery ................ 342
Checking and replacing fuses ................................................ 344
Headlight aim................................. 352
Light bulbs ....................................... 354
4Maintenance and care

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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. 277
Console box P. 257
Seat belts P. 50
Front seats P. 43
SRS side airbags P. 77
Power outlet P. 268
AUX adapter P. 222
Head restraints P. 49
Cup holders P. 260
Armrest P. 273

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Rear sunshade
switch
∗ P. 274
Intuitive parking assist
switch
∗ * P. 155
Instrument panel light
control
P. 126
∗: If equipped
*: Refer to “Navigation System Owner's Manual”.
Outside rear view mirror switch P. 58
Auxiliary box P. 262
Type A
Type B
Trunk opener P. 41
Fuel filler door opener P. 67
Rear sunshade
switch
∗ P. 274
Instrument panel light
control
P. 126
Outside rear view mirror switch P. 58
Auxiliary box P. 262
Trunk opener P. 41
Fuel filler door opener P. 67

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3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning system ..................................... 188
Rear window and outside rear view mirror
defoggers ............................... 195
3-2. Using the audio system Audio system type................... 196
Using the radio......................... 198
Using the CD player ............ 205
Playing back MP3 and
WMA discs.............................. 211
Optimal use of the audio system ...................................... 219
Using the AUX adapter ....... 222
Using the steering wheel audio switches ..................... 223
3-3. Using the hands-free phone system
(for cellular phone)
Hands-free phone system features
(for cellular phone) ............. 225
Using the hands-free phone system
(for cellular phone) ............ 228
Making a phone call .............. 236
Setting a cellular phone ....... 240
Security and system setup ... 244
Using the phone book........... 247 3-4. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list .................... 253
• Interior lights ........................ 255
• Personal lights ..................... 255
3-5. Using the storage features List of storage features......... 256
• Glove box .............................. 256
• Console box ......................... 257
• Overhead console.............. 259
• Cup holders .......................... 260
• Auxiliary box ........................ 262
3-6. Other interior features Sun visors ................................. 263
Vanity mirror ........................... 264
Clock ......................................... 265
Ashtray ..................................... 266
Cigarette lighter ..................... 267
Power outlet ............................ 268
Seat heaters ............................ 269
Seat heaters and ventilators ............................... 271
Armrest .................................... 273
Rear sunshade ......................... 274
Extended trunk........................ 276
Floor mat ................................... 277
Trunk features ......................... 278
Garage door opener ............ 280
Compass .................................. 286

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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 8
Using the CD playerP. 2 0 5
Playing back MP3 and WMA discsP. 2 1 1
Optimal use of the audio systemP. 2 1 9
Using the AUX adapterP. 2 2 2
Using the steering wheel audio switchesP. 223

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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
STEP2

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Interior features
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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