2012 Lexus ES350 air condition

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1-7. Safety information
Before driving
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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
Without 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
“A I R B A G O N ” a n d “A I R B A G O F F ” i n d i c a t o r lights“A I R B A G ON”
SRS warning light Off
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light Flashing
*2
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
“A I R B A G O N ” a n d “A I R B A G O F F ” i n d i c a t o r lights“A I R B A G OFF”*5
SRS warning light Off
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light Flashing
*2
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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2-4. Using other driving systems
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■Sensor detection information
●Certain vehicle conditions and the surrounding environment may affect the
ability of the sensor to correctly detect obstacles. Particular instances where this
may occur are listed below.
• There is dirt, snow or ice on the sensor.
• The sensor is frozen.
•The sensor is covered in any way.
• The vehicle is leaning considerably to one side.
• On an extremely bumpy road, on an incline, on gravel, or on grass
• The vicinity of the vehicle is noisy due to vehicle horns, motorcycle engines,air brakes of large vehicles, or other loud noises producing ultrasonic waves.
• There is another vehicle equipped with parking assist sensors in the vicinity.
• The sensor is coated with a sheet of spray or heavy rain
• The vehicle is equipped with a fender pole or wireless antenna.
• Towing eyelets are installed.
• The bumper or sensor receives a strong impact.
• The vehicle is approaching a tall or curved curb.
• In harsh sunlight or intense cold weather
In addition to the examples above, there are instances in which, because of their
shapes, signs and other objects may be judged by the sensor to be closer than they
are.
●The shape of the obstacle may prevent the sensor from detecting it. Pay particu-
lar attention to the following obstacles.
• Wires, fences, ropes etc.
• Cotton, snow and other materials that absorb radio waves
• Sharply-angled objects
• Low obstacles
• Tall obstacles with upper sections projecting outwards in the direction of your
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2-5. Driving information
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When driving
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■Before driving the vehicle
Perform the following according to the driving conditions.
●Do not try to forcibly open a window or move a wiper that is fro-
zen. Pour warm water over the frozen area to melt the ice. Wipe
away the water immediately to prevent it from freezing.
● To ensure proper operation of the climate control system fan,
remove any snow that has accumulated on the air inlet vents in
front of the windshield.
● Remove any ice that has accumulated on the vehicle chassis.
● Periodically check for and remove any excess ice or snow that
may have accumulated in the wheel well or on the brakes.
■ When driving the vehicle
Accelerate the vehicle slowly and drive at a reduced speed suitable
to road conditions.
■ When parking the vehicle
Park the vehicle and move the shift lever to P without setting the
parking brake. The parking brake may freeze up, preventing it from
being released. If necessary, block the wheels to prevent inadvert-
ent sliding or creeping.

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3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning system ..................................... 206
Rear window and outside rear view
mirror defoggers.................. 213
3-2. Using the audio system Audio system type .................. 214
Using the radio ........................ 217
Using the CD player ............. 224
Playing back MP3 and WMA discs ............................ 231
Operating an iPod ................. 238
Operating a USB memory.................................. 245
Optimal use of the audio system ..................................... 254
Using the AUX port.............. 256
Using the steering wheel audio switches...................... 257

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3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning system
Using the automatic modePress .The air conditioning system will begin to operate. Air outlets
and fan speed are automatically adjusted according to the
temperature setting.
Press to switch to automatic mode. Automatically switches between outside air and recirculated
air modes.
Airflow and outlets are automatically adjusted according to the tempera-
ture setting.
With navigation system
Owners of models equipped with a navigation system should refer to the
“Navigation System Owner's Manual”.
Without navigation system
Automatic mode
Driver’s side temperature
setting display
Changes the air outlets used Off
Fan speed
Airflow display
Fan speed display
Passenger’s side
temperature
setting display
Driver's side
temperature control
Air conditioning
ON/OFF switch Outside air or
recirculated air mode
Windshield defogger Passenger’s side
temperature control
Dual operation switch
STEP1
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3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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Interior features
ES350_UPress “
∧” to increase the temperature and “ ∨” to decrease the
temperature on the .
The temperature for the driver and passenger seats can be set sepa-
rately.
Adjusting the settings ■ Adjusting the temperature setting
Press “ ∧” to increase the temperature and “ ∨” to decrease the temper-
ature on the .
Press “∧” (increase) or “∨” (decrease) on the to separately adjust the
temperature for the passenger and driver sides (dual mode). Press to
return the driver and passenger side temperatures to the same setting
(simultaneous mode).
The air conditioning system switches between individual and simultaneous
modes each time is pressed.
■ Adjusting the fan speed
Press “ ∧” (increase) or “∨ ” (decrease) on .
Press to turn the fan off.
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3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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Changing the air outlets
Press “∧” or “ ∨” on the .
The air outlets switch each time the
switch is pressed.
Air flows to the upper body.
Air flows to the upper body and
feet.
Air flows to the feet.
Air flows to the feet and the
windshield defogger operates.
■ Switching between outside air and recirculated air modes
Press .
The mode switches between (recycles air inside the vehicle),
AUTO and (introduces air from outside the vehicle) modes each
time the switch is pressed.
When the system is switched to automatic mode, the air conditioning
system operates automatically.