2012 Lexus ES350 Owner's Manual

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Interior lights list
Your Lexus is equipped with the illuminated entry system to assist in enter-
ing the vehicle. Owing to the function of the system, the lights shown in the
following illustration automatically turn on/off according to the presence of
the electronic key, whether the door s are locked/unlocked, whether the
doors are opened/closed, and the “ENGINE START STOP” switch mode.
Front personal lights (→P. 314)
Front interior lights ( →P. 314)
Shift lever lighting
This light turns on or off depending on the darkness of the surroundings
when the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in ACCESSORY or IGNI-
TION ON mode.
Rear personal lights ( → P. 314)
Rear interior light ( → P. 314)
Door courtesy lights
Front foot well lighting
Outer foot lights

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■To prevent the battery from being discharged
If the following lights remain ON when the door is not fully closed and the door
position is ON, the lights will go off automatically after 20 minutes.
●Interior lights
●Front personal lights
●Front foot well lighting
●Rear door courtesy lights
■Customization that can be configured at Lexus dealer
Settings (e.g. The time elapsed before lights turn off) can be changed.
(Customizable features
→P. 511)

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Interior lightsFront and rear interior lights
ON/OFF
Door position ON/OFF
The illuminated entry system is
activated when the switch is in
the locked position (the door
position is on).
Personal lightsFront ON/OFF
Rear ON/OFF
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3-6. Using the storage features
List of storage features
CAUTION
■Items that should not be left in the storage spaces
Do not leave glasses, lighters or spray cans in the storage spaces, as this may cause
the following when cabin temperature becomes high:
●Glasses may be deformed by heat or cracked if they come into contact with
other stored items.
●Lighters or spray cans may explode. If they come into contact with other stored
items, the lighter may catch fire or the spray can may release gas, causing a fire
hazard.
Glove box
Overhead console
Cup holders
Console box
Auxiliary box

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Glove boxOpen (push button)
Lock with the mechanical key
Unlock with the mechanical key
■Glove box light
The glove box light turns on when the tail lights are turned on.
■Trunk opener main switch
The trunk opener main switch is located in the glove box. ( → P. 4 6 )
CAUTION
■Caution while driving
Keep the glove box closed.
Injuries may result in the event of an accident or sudden braking.
Glove box

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Console boxSlide the armrest while pulling up
the lever, and lift the armrest.
■Tray in the console box
■Console box light
The console box light turns on when the tail lights are turned on.
CAUTION
■Caution while driving
Keep the console box closed.
Injuries may result in the event of an accident or sudden braking.
The tray slides forward/backward and can be
removed.
Console box

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Overhead consoleThe overhead console is useful for
temporarily storing sunglasses and
similar small items.
CAUTION
■Caution while driving
Do not leave the overhead console open while driving.
Items may fall out and cause injury.
Overhead console

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Cup holdersFront To open, press down and release
the front of the cup holder lid.
Rear
Cup holders