2011 Lexus ES350 windshield wipers

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2-2. Instrument clusterGauges and meters ..................... 136
Indicators and warning lights................................................. 138
Multi-information display........... 142
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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
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Pictorial indexExterior
Headlights (high beam) and daytime running lights
P. 147, 149
Turn signal lights P. 133
Side marker lights P. 147
Headlights (low beam) P. 147
Hood P. 378
Windshield wipers P. 152
Moon roof P. 71
Outside rear viewmirrors
P. 66
Fog lights P. 151
Parking lights P. 147
Turn signal lights
P. 133

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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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2-1. Driving proceduresDriving the vehicle................... 118
Engine (ignition) switch ......... 126
Automatic Transmission ........ 130
Turn signal lever ....................... 133
Parking brake ........................... 134
Horn ............................................ 135
2-2. Instrument cluster Gauges 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

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2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers
Headlight switch
The headlights can be operated manually or automatically.
The daytime running
lights turn on.
The side marker, parking,
tail, license plate, day-
time running lights and
instrument panel lights
turn on.
The headlights and all
lights listed above
(except daytime running
lights) turn on.
The headlights, parking
lights and daytime run-
ning lights turn on and off
automatically.
(When the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch is
in IGNITION ON
mode)
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Turning on the high beam headlightsWith the headlights on, push the
lever forward to turn on the high
beams.
Pull the lever back to the center
position to turn the high beams off.
Pull the lever toward you to turn
on the high beams.
Release to turn them off. You can
flash the high beams with the head-
lights on or off.
AFS (vehicles with discharge headlights)AFS (Adaptive Front lighting System) improves visibility at intersections
and on curves by automatically adjusting the direction of light axis of the
headlights according to vehicle speed and the degree of the tire angle
that are controlled by steering input.
Operates at speeds of 6 mph (10 km/h) or higher.
■ Deactivating AFS
Turn the switch OFF to deactivate
AFS.
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■Daytime running light system
●To make your vehicle more visible to other drivers, the headlights turn on auto-
matically (at a reduced intensity) whenever the engine is started and the parking
brake is released. Daytime running lights are not designed for use at night.
●Compared to turning on the headlights, the daytime running light system offers
greater durability and consumes less electricity, so it can help improve fuel
economy.
■Headlight control sensor
■Automatic light off system
●When the headlights come on: The headlights and tail lights turn off 30 seconds
after all doors are closed with the “ENGINE START STOP” switch switched to
ACCESSORY mode or turned OFF. (The light turns off immediately if
the button on the key is pressed after all doors are locked.)
●When only the tail lights come on: The tail lights turn off automatically if the
“ENGINE START STOP” switch is switched to ACCESSORY mode or turned
OFF and driver’s door is opened.
To turn the lights on again, switch to IGNITION ON mode, or turn the light switch
OFF once and then back to the
or position.
■Automatic headlight leveling system (vehicles with discharge headlights)
The level of the headlights is automatically adjusted according to the number of
passengers and the loading condition of the vehicle to ensure that the headlights do
not interfere with other road users.
■If the indicator flashes... (vehicles with discharge headlights)
It may indicate a malfunction in the system. Contact your Lexus dealer. The sensor may not function properly if an
object is placed on the sensor, or anything
that blocks the sensor is affixed to the wind-
shield.
Doing so interferes with the sensor detecting
the level of ambient light and may cause the
automatic headlight control system to mal-
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■Customization that can be configured at Lexus dealer
Settings (e.g. light sensor sensitivity) can be changed.
(Customizable features →P. 5 1 7 )
NOTICE
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the lights on longer than necessary when the engine is not running.