2009 Lexus ES350 parking

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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1-1. Key informationKeys ...................................................... 20
1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
Smart access system with push-button start .......................... 22
Wireless remote control .............. 34
Doors.................................................... 37
Trunk...................................................... 41
1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
Front seats .......................................... 43
Driving position memory (driver’s seat) ................................. 44
Seat position memory (front passenger’s seat) ............. 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
Power windows................................ 60
Moon roof .......................................... 63 1-5. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap........... 67
1-6. Theft deterrent system Engine immobilizer system ......... 70
Alarm.................................................... 72
Theft prevention labels ................. 74
1-7. Safety information Correct driving posture ............... 75
SRS airbags ....................................... 77
Front passenger occupant classification system ................... 88
Child restraint systems ................. 93
Installing child restraints ............... 97
2-1. Driving procedures Driving the vehicle ........................ 108
Engine (ignition) switch ................ 116
Automatic Transmission .............. 119
Turn signal lever............................. 122
Parking brake ................................. 123
Horn.................................................... 124
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2When driving

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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

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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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Pictorial indexInstrument panel
Headlight switch Turn signal lever Fog light switch P. 135
P. 122
P. 138Gauges and meters P. 125
Multi-information display P. 131
Windshield wipers and
washer switch
P. 139
Engine (ignition) switch P. 116
Trunk opener main switch P. 41
Glove box P. 256
Tilt and telescopic steering control switch P. 56
Parking brake pedal P. 123
Audio remote control switches P. 223
Hood lock release lever P. 308
Tire pressure warning reset switch P. 328
Adaptive front lighting system cancel switch∗ P. 136
Tire pressure warning select switch P. 329
Horn P. 124

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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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1-1. Key information
Keys
Using the mechanical keyTake out the mechanical key.
After using the mechanical key,
store it in the electronic key. Carry
the mechanical key together with
the electronic key. If the electronic
key battery is depleted or the entry
function does not operate properly,
you will need the mechanical key.
The following keys are provided with the vehicle.
Electronic keys
• Operating the smart accesssystem with push-button start
(→ P. 22)
• Operating the wireless remote control function
(→ P. 3 4 )
Mechanical keys
Key number plate
■When required to leave a key to the vehicle with a parking attendant
Turn the trunk opener main switch OFF and lock the glove box and the armrest
door as circumstances demand. ( →P. 41, 256, 276)
Remove the mechanical key for your own use and provide the attendant with the
electronic key only.
■Key number plate
Keep the plate in a safe place such as your wallet, not in the vehicle. In the event that
a mechanical key is lost, a new key can be made at your Lexus dealer using the key
number plate. ( →P. 4 1 0 )

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2-1. Driving proceduresDriving the vehicle................. 108
Engine (ignition) switch .......... 116
Automatic Transmission ......... 119
Turn signal lever ....................... 122
Parking brake ........................... 123
Horn ............................................ 124
2-2. Instrument cluster Gauges 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

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2-1. Driving procedures
Driving the vehicle
Starting on a steep uphillFirmly set the parking brake and shift the shift lever to D.
Gently depress the accelerator pedal.
Release the parking brake.
The following procedures should be observed to ensure safe driving.
■Starting the engine ( →P. 117)
■ Driving
With the brake pedal depressed, shift the shift lever to D. (→P. 119)
Release the parking brake. (→ P. 123)
Gradually release the brake pedal and gently depress the
accelerator pedal to accelerate the vehicle.
■ Stopping
With the shift lever in D, depress the brake pedal.
If necessary, set the parking brake.
When the vehicle is stopped for an extended period of time, shift the
shift lever to P or N. (
→P. 1 1 9 )
■Parking the vehicle
With the shift lever in D, depress the brake pedal.
Set the parking brake. (→P. 123)
Shift the shift lever to P. (→ P. 119)
Press the “ENGINE START STOP” switch and stop the engine.
Lock the door, making sure that you have the electronic key on
your person.
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