2010 Lexus ES350 Owner's Manuals

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CAUTION
■Burns
●Use caution when seating the following persons in a seat with the seat heater on
to avoid the possibility of burns:
• Babies, small children, the elderly, the sick and the disabled
• Persons with sensitive skin
• Persons who are fatigued
• Persons who have taken alcohol or drugs that induce sleep (sleeping drugs,cold remedies, etc.)
●Do not cover the seat with anything when using the seat heater.
Using the seat heater with a blanket or cushion increases the temperature of the
seat and may lead to overheating.
NOTICE
■To prevent seat heater damage
Do not put unevenly weighted objects on the seat and do not stick sharp objects
(needles, nails, etc.) into the seat.
■To prevent battery discharge
Set the dial to 0 when the engine is not running.

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Armrest
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the armrest
Do not place too much strain on the armrest.
Pull the armrest down for use.

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Rear sunshade∗
The rear sunshade can be raised and lowered by operating the switch
shown below.
Ty p e ARaise/lower
Ty p e B Raise/lower
∗: If equipped

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■The rear sunshade can be used when
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
■Reverse operation feature
The rear sunshade automatically lowers when the shift lever is shifted into R. The
rear sunshade rises when the shift lever is shifted out of R and vehicle speed
reaches 9 mph (15 km/h).
■When the reverse operation feature does not operate
The rear sunshade may not lower or rise automatically. In this case, press the switch
to lower or raise the rear sunshade.
CAUTION
■When the rear sunshade is being raised or lowered
Do not place fingers or other objects in the fastener section or in the opening.
They may get caught, causing injury.
NOTICE
■To prevent the battery from being discharged
Do not operate the rear sunshade when the engine is not running.
■To ensure normal operation of the sunshade
Observe the following precautions.
●Do not place excessive load on the motor or other components.
●Do not place objects where they may hinder opening and closing operations.
●Do not attach items to the rear sunshade.
●Keep the opening clean and clear of obstructions.
●Do not operate the rear sunshade continuously over long periods of time.

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Extended trunk
CAUTION
■When not in use
Ensure that the armrest door is closed.
In the event of sudden braking, items stored in the trunk may be thrown forward into
the cabin, resulting in injury.
Long objects can be loaded in the vehicle by utilizing the trunk space and
rear seat area.
Pull down the armrest.
Open the armrest door.
The armrest door can be locked
and unlocked using the
mechanical key.Lock
UnlockSTEP1
STEP2

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Coat hooks
CAUTION
■Items that must not be hung on the hook
Do not hang a coat hanger or other hard or sharp object on the hook. If the SRS
curtain shield airbags deploy, these items may become projectiles that cause death
or serious injury.
Pull out the hooks to hang coats or other soft items.

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Floor mat
CAUTION
■When inserting the floor mat
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in the floor mat slipping and interfering with the move-
ment of the pedals during driving, resulting in an accident.
●Make sure the floor mat is properly placed on the vehicle carpet and the correct
side faces upward.
●Do not place floor mats on top of existing mats.
Securely place a mat that matches the size of the space on the carpet.
Secure the driver’s floor mat
using the hooks provided.

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Trunk features
■Cargo hooks
Cargo hooks are provided for
securing loose items.
■ Grocery bag hooks
■ Luggage mat
Pull the lever upwards when lift-
ing the luggage mat up.