2011 Lexus ES350 warning light

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2-2. Instrument clusterGauges and meters ..................... 136
Indicators and warning lights................................................. 138
Multi-information display........... 142
2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers
Headlight switch ............................ 147
Fog light switch ................................ 151
Windshield wipers and washer............................................. 152
2-4. Using other driving systems Cruise control ................................ 155
Dynamic radar cruise control............................................. 158
Intuitive parking assist ................... 171
Driving assist systems................... 177
PCS (Pre-Collision System) ............ 182
2-5. Driving information Cargo and luggage ...................... 187
Vehicle load limits ......................... 190
Winter driving tips .......................... 191
Trailer towing .................................. 197
Dinghy towing ............................... 204 3-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning system ........................................... 208
Rear window and outside rear view
mirror defoggers ........................ 215
3-2. Using the audio system Audio system type ........................ 216
Using the radio............................... 219
Using the CD player................... 226
Playing back MP3 and WMA discs.................................. 233
Operating an iPod....................... 240
Operating a USB memory....... 247
Optimal use of the audio system ............................................ 256
Using the AUX port .................. 258
Using the steering wheel audio switches ............................ 259
3Interior features

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4-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior................... 362
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior .................... 365
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements .... 368
General maintenance ................ 370
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs ...................................... 373
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions .................................. 374
Hood.................................................. 378
Positioning a floor jack............... 379
Engine compartment................... 381
Tires ................................................... 394
Tire inflation pressure................ 403
Wheels.............................................. 407
Air conditioning filter................. 409
Electronic key battery ................... 411
Checking and replacing fuses ................................................. 413
Headlight aim (vehicles with discharge headlights) .............. 422
Light bulbs ....................................... 424 5-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers .................... 434
If your vehicle needs to be towed ............................................. 435
If you think something is wrong .............................................. 441
Fuel pump shut off system ........ 442
Event data recorder.................... 443
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds... ........................................ 445
If a warning message is displayed....................................... 455
If you have a flat tire..................... 467
If the engine will not start .......... 476
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P .............................. 478
If you lose your keys .................... 479
If the electronic key does not operate properly .............. 480
If the vehicle battery is discharged .................................. 483
If your vehicle overheats ........... 486
If the vehicle becomes stuck............................................... 489
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ...... 490
4Maintenance and care5When trouble arises

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Pictorial indexInstrument panel
Headlight switch Turn signal lever Fog light switch P. 147
P. 133
P. 151Gauges and meters P. 136
Multi-information display P. 142
Windshield wipers and
washer switch
P. 152
Engine (ignition) switch P. 126
Trunk opener main switch P. 44
Glove box P. 318
Tilt and telescopic steering control switch P. 63
Parking brake pedal P. 134
Audio remote control switches P. 259
Hood lock release lever P. 378
Tire pressure warning reset switch P. 396
“AFS OFF” switch ∗ P. 148
Tire pressure warning select switch P. 397
Horn P. 135

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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
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CAUTION
●Do not recline the seat any more than necessary to achieve a proper seating
position. The seat belt is most effective when the occupants are sitting up straight
and well back in the seats.
●Do not wear the shoulder belt under your arm.
●Always wear your seat belt low and snug across your hips.
■Adjustable shoulder anchor
Always make sure the shoulder belt is positioned across the center of your shoul-
der. The belt should be kept away from your neck, but not falling off your shoulder.
Failure to do so could reduce the amount of protection in an accident and cause
death or serious injuries in the event of a sudden stop, sudden swerve or accident.
(→ P. 5 8 )
■Seat belt pretensioners
●Do not place anything, such as a cushion, on the front passenger's seat. Doing so
will disperse the passenger's weight, which prevents the sensor from detecting
the passenger's weight properly. As a result, the seat belt pretensioner for the
front passenger's seat may not activate in the event of a collision.
●If the pretensioner has activated, the SRS warning light will come on. In that case,
the seat belt cannot be used again and must be replaced at your Lexus dealer.
■Child restraint lock function belt precaution
Do not allow children to play with the chil d restraint lock function belt. If the belt
becomes twisted around a child’s neck, it will not be possible to pull the belt out
leading to choking or other serious injuries that could result in death. If this occurs
and the buckle cannot be unfastened, scissors should be used to cut the belt.

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1-7. Safety information
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Airbag system componentsYour vehicle is equipped with ADVANCED AIRBAGS designed based
on US motor vehicle safety standards (FMVSS208). The airbag system
controls airbag deployment power for the driver and front passenger. The
driver airbag system consists of the driver seat’s position sensor etc. The
front passenger’s airbag system consists of the front passenger occupant
classification sensor etc. Front passenger airbag
Curtain shield airbags
AIR BAG ON and AIR BAG
OFF indicator lights
Side airbags for the front pas-
sengers
Side and curtain shield airbag
sensors
Curtain shield airbag sensors
Side airbags for the rear out-
side passengers
SRS warning light
Driver airbag
Driver's seat position sensor
Knee airbags
Driver's seat belt buckle switch
Front passenger’s seat belt
buckle switch
Airbag sensor assembly
Occupant detection system
(ECU and sensors)
Front airbag sensors

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Front passenger occupant classification system
Your vehicle is equipped with a front passenger occupant classification sys-
tem. This system detects the conditions of the front passenger seat and
activates or deactivates the devices for front passenger.
SRS warning light
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light
“AIR BAG OFF” indicator light
“AIR BAG ON” indicator light
With navigation system
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1-7. Safety information
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Condition and operation in the front passenger occupant classification system
■Adult*1
■Child *3 or child restraint system*4
Indicator/
warning light
“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF” indicator lights“A I R B A G ON”
SRS warning light Off
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light Flashing
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DevicesFront passenger airbag
Activated
Side airbag on the right side
passenger seatsCurtain shield airbag in the front passenger side
Front passenger knee airbag
Front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner
Indicator/
warning light
“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF” indicator lights“A I R B A G OFF”*5
SRS warning light Off
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light Flashing
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DevicesFront passenger airbag
Deactivated
Side airbag on the right side
passenger seatsCurtain shield airbag in the front passenger sideActivated
Front passenger knee airbag Deactivated
Front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner Activated

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1-7. Safety information
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Unoccupied
■ There is a malfunction in the system
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1: The system judges a person of adult size as an adult. When a smaller adult sits in the front passenger seat, the system may recognize him/
her as a child depending on his/her physique and posture.
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2: In the event the front passenger does not wear a seat belt.
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3: When a larger child who has outgrown a child restraint system sits in the front passenger seat, the system may recognize him/her as an
adult depending on his/her physique or posture.
Indicator/
warning light
“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF” indicator lights Not illuminated
SRS warning light
Off
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light
Devices Front passenger airbag
Deactivated
Side airbag on the right side
passenger seats
Curtain shield airbag in the front passenger sideActivated
Front passenger knee airbag Deactivated
Front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner
Indicator/
warning light
“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF” indicator lightsAIR BAG OFF
SRS warning light On
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light Off
Devices Front passenger airbag
Deactivated
Side airbag on the right side
passenger seats
Curtain shield airbag in the front passenger sideActivated
Front passenger knee airbag Deactivated
Front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner Activated