2009 Lexus ES350 lights

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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
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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
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Pictorial indexExterior
Headlights (high beam) P. 135
Turn signal lights P. 122
Side marker lights P. 135
Headlights (low beam) P. 135
Hood P. 308
Windshield wipers P. 139
Moon roof P. 63
Outside rear viewmirrors
P. 58
Fog lights P. 138
Parking lights
P. 135

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Tires
●Rotation
● Replacement
● Inflation pressure
P. 326
P. 397
P. 429
Tail lights P. 135
Side marker lights P. 135
Trunk P. 41
Rear window defogger P. 195
Doors P. 37
Fuel filler door P. 67
Turn signal lights P. 122

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ACompass P. 286
Garage door opener switches P. 280
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror P. 57
Moon roof switches P. 63
Personal lights P. 255
Interior lights P. 255
Vanity mirrors P. 264
Sun visors P. 263
Personal lights P. 255
SRS curtain shield airbag P. 77
Overhead console P. 259

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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
Before driving
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Anti-glare inside rear view mirror
■To prevent sensor error
CAUTION
■Caution while driving
Do not adjust the position of the mirror while driving.
Doing so may lead to mishandling of the vehicle and an accident, resulting in death
or serious injury.
In AUTO mode, sensors are used to detect the headlights of vehicles
behind and automatically reduces the reflected light.
Turns AUTO mode ON/OFF
The indicator comes on when
AUTO mode is turned ON.
The anti-glare mirror default
mode is AUTO. The anti-glare
mirror is automatically set to
AUTO whenever the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch is turned
on.
To ensure that the sensors operate properly,
do not touch or cover it.

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1-6. Theft deterrent system
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Alarm
Deactivating or stopping the alarmDo one of the following:
● Unlock the doors or trunk using the entry function or the wireless
remote door lock function.
● Start the engine.
■Items to check before locking the vehicle
To prevent unintended triggering of the alarm, check that there is no one in the vehi-
cle, and that all windows and moon roof are closed before locking the vehicle.
The system sounds the alarm and flashes lights when forcible entry is
detected.
Close the moon roof and all
windows. Stop the engine.
The engine immobilizer system
causes the indicator light to
flash.
After all people exit out of the
vehicle, close the doors, trunk
and hood, and lock all doors.
The indicator light comes on.
The indicator light changes from
being on to a flashing pattern
when the alarm system is set.

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1-6. Theft deterrent system
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Before driving
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■Panic mode
■When the battery is disconnected
Be sure to cancel the alarm system.
If the battery is discharged before canceling the alarm, the system may be triggered
when the battery is reconnected.When is pushed for longer than about
one second, the headlights/tail lights/emer-
gency flashers will flash, the front and rear
interior lights will come on, and an alarm will
sound for about 60 seconds to deter any
person from trying to break into or damage
your vehicle.
To stop the alarm, push any button on the
wireless remote control.