2012 Lexus ES350 Owner's Manual

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Abbreviation list
Abbreviation/Acronym list
ABBREVIATIONSMEANING
A/CAir Conditioning
ABSAnti-lock Brake System
AFSAdaptive Front lighting System
AI-SHIFTArtificial Intelligence Shift
ALRAutomatic Locking Retractor
CRSChild Restraint System
DISPDisplay
ECUElectronic Control Unit
EDREvent data recorder
ELREmergency Locking Retractor
GAWRGross Axle Weight Ratings
GVWRGross Vehicle Weight Rating
I/MEmission inspection and maintenance
LATCHLower Anchors and Tethers for Children
LEDLight Emitting Diode
MMTMethylcyclopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl
MTBEMethyl Tertiary Butyl Ether
OBDOn Board Diagnostics
PCSPre-Collision System
SRSSupplemental Restraint System
TINTire Identification Number
TPMSTire Pressure Warning System
TRACTr a c t i o n C o n t r o l

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VINVehicle Identification Number
VSCVehicle Stability Control
ABBREVIATIONSMEANING

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Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C* ..........................................................206
ABS.............................................................. 182
Adaptive front lighting system ...........151
AFS ................................................................151
Air conditioning filter ......................... 405
Air conditioning systemAir conditioning filter .......................405
Automatic air conditioning system*................................................ 206
Airbags
Airbag operating conditions........... 90
Airbag precautions for your child.......................................................... 94
Airbag warning light ........................440
Curtain shield airbag operating conditions................................................ 91
Curtain shield airbag precautions .......................................... 94
Front passenger occupant classification system......................... 99
General airbag precautions ........... 94
Locations of airbags............................88
Modification and disposal of airbags .................................................... 98
Proper driving posture ............. 86, 94
Side airbag operating conditions................................................ 91
Side airbag precautions .................... 94
SRS airbags .............................................88 Alarm............................................................ 83
Antenna ...................................................... 221
Anti-lock brake system ....................... 182
Armrest .................................................... 332
Ashtray...................................................... 325
Audio input.............................................. 256
Audio system*
Antenna.....................................................221
Audio input........................................... 256
AUX port .............................................. 256
CD player/changer .......................... 224
iPod .......................................................... 238
MP3/WMA disc................................. 231
Optimal use ......................................... 254
Portable music player ..................... 256
Radio ..........................................................217
Steering wheel audio switch.........257
USB memory ...................................... 245
USB port ................................... 238, 245
Automatic air conditioning
system* .................................................. 206
Automatic headlight leveling
system ......................................................152
Automatic light control system.........149
Automatic transmission Automatic transmission ................... 132
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P.................................... 472
S mode ..................................................... 133
AUX port................................................. 256
Auxiliary box ............................................321A

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Back-up lightsReplacing light bulbs ....................... 420
Wattage ................................................. 495
Battery
Checking ............................................... 387
If the vehicle battery is discharged .........................................477
Preparing and checking
before winter ......................................196
Bluetooth
® audio* .............................. 260
Bluetooth® phone*..............................279
Brake
Fluid .......................................................... 384
Parking brake ........................................ 136
Brake assist .............................................. 182
Break-in tips ...............................................121 Care
Exterior................................................... 358
Interior ...................................................... 361
Seat belts ................................................362
Cargo capacity....................................... 192
Cargo hooks.......................................... 338
CD changer* .......................................... 224
CD player* .............................................. 224
Chains ........................................................ 198
Child restraint system Booster seats, definition .................. 104
Booster seats, installation ................... 111
Convertible seats, definition .......... 104
Convertible seats, installation ........... 111
Front passenger occupant classification system .........................99
Infant seats, definition ........................ 104
Infant seats, installation ......................... 111
Installing CRS with lower anchorages......................................... 109
Installing CRS with seat belts ............ 111
Installing CRS with top straps......... 114
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*: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.

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Child safetyAirbag precautions.............................. 94
Battery precautions ............. 388, 479
Child restraint system....................... 104
Child-protectors ................................... 43
How your child should wear
the seat belt .......................................... 62
Installing child restraints .................. 108
Moon roof precautions ...................... 77
Power window lock switch.............. 70
Power window precautions .............72
Removed electronic key
battery precautions ...................... 408
Seat belt comfort guide..................... 60
Seat belt extender precautions ..... 64
Seat belt precautions .......................... 62
Seat heater precautions ...... 328, 331
Trunk precautions ................................ 48
Child-protectors ...................................... 43
Cigarette lighter.................................... 326 Cleaning
Exterior ................................................... 358
Interior....................................................... 361
Seat belts ................................................362
Clock ......................................................... 324
Coat hooks.............................................. 336
Compass .................................................. 346
Condenser .............................................. 384
Console box ............................................. 317
Cooling system Engine overheating.......................... 480
Cornering assist sensors ..................... 176
Cruise control Cruise control.......................................160
Dynamic radar crui se control....... 164
Cup holders ..............................................319
Curtain shield airbags ...........................88
Customizable features .......................... 511

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Daytime running light system............ 152
DefoggerRear window.......................................... 213
Side mirror .............................................. 213
Dimension ............................................... 486
Dinghy towing ....................................... 203
Display Dynamic radar cruise control ....... 164
Trip information .................................... 145
Warning message ............................ 449
Do-it-yourself maintenance............. 370
Door courtesy lights Door courtesy lights .......................... 312
Wattage ................................................. 495
Doors Door lock ................................28, 40, 42
Door windows ....................................... 70
Side mirrors............................................. 68
Driver's seat belt reminder light ...... 441
Driving Break-in tips ............................................. 121
Correct posture .................................... 86
Procedures ............................................. 120
Winter driving tips .............................. 196
Driving position memory ....................... 51 Electronic key
If the electronic key does not
operate properly ............................ 474
Emergency, in case of
If a warning message is displayed.............................................449
If the electronic key does not operate properly ............................ 474
If the engine will not start................470
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ................................... 472
If the vehicle battery is
discharged ......................................... 477
If the warning buzzer sounds ......439
If the warning light turns on...........439
If you have a flat tire .......................... 461
If you lose your keys ......................... 473
If you think something is
wrong ................................................... 437
If your vehicle becomes stuck .... 483
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ......... 484
If your vehicle needs to be towed..................................................... 431
If your vehicle overheats ............... 480DE

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Emergency flashersSwitch ......................................................430
Engine Compartment ......................................377
Engine switch.........................................128
Hood........................................................ 374
How to start the engine....................128
Identification number....................... 487
If the engine will not start ............... 470
Ignition switch........................................128
Overheating........................................ 480
Engine compartment cover .............378
Engine coolant Capacity.................................................490
Checking ............................................... 382
Preparing and checking
before winter ......................................196
Engine coolant temperature
gauge ....................................................... 138
Engine immobilizer system................... 81
Engine oil Capacity.................................................489
Checking ............................................... 379
Preparing and checking
before winter ......................................196
Event data recorder ...............................20
Floor mat .................................................. 337
Fluid Brake........................................................384
Power steering fluid .........................385
Washer ...................................................389
Fog lights Switch ........................................................154
Wattage.................................................. 495 Foot well lighting.....................................312
Front fog lights
Switch........................................................ 154
Wattage ................................................. 495
Front passenger occupant classification system ............................ 99
Front passenger's seat belt reminder light .......................................441
Front seats Adjustment .............................................. 50
Driving position memory ................... 51
Seat position memory........................ 55
Front side marker lights Replacing light bulbs ....................... 420
Wattage ................................................. 495
Front turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 420
Wattage ................................................. 495
Fuel Capacity ................................................488
Fuel gauge .............................................. 138
Fuel pump shut off system ............ 438
Gas station information ................. 552
Information ........................................... 496
Refueling ....................................................78
Fuel door ..................................................... 78
Fuel filler door ........................................... 78
Fuel pump shut off system.................438
Fuses .......................................................... 409
Garage door opener .......................... 340
Gas station information ..................... 552
Gauges ...................................................... 138
Glove box ..................................................316
Glove box light ........................................316
Grocery bag hooks .............................338
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Hands-free phone system (for mobile phone)*
Bluetooth
®............................................279
Hands-free phone system
(for mobile phone) .........................279
Hazard lights
Switch ...................................................... 430
Head restraints
Adjusting ..................................................57
Headlight aim .......................................... 418
Headlights Discharge headlights
precautions ....................................... 428
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 420
Switch ........................................................ 149
Wattage ................................................. 495
Heaters Seat heaters..............................328, 330
Side mirror .............................................. 213
Hood ..........................................................374
Hooks Cargo hooks ....................................... 338
Grocery bag hooks ......................... 338
Horn............................................................. 137 I/M test......................................................369
Identification number
Engine......................................................487
Vehicle ....................................................487
Ignition switch.......................................... 128
Illuminated entry system ..................... 312
Indicator lights......................................... 140
Initialization Items to initialize .................................. 519
Inside rear view mirror .......................... 66
Interior lights Interior lights .......................................... 314
Switch........................................................ 314
Wattage ................................................. 495
Intuitive parking assist...........................176
Jack Positioning a floor jack ....................375
Vehicle-equipped jack .................... 461
Jack handle............................................... 461
Keyless entry ............................................. 40
Keys Electronic key ......................................... 26
Engine switch ........................................ 128
If the electronic key does not
operate properly ............................ 474
If you lose your keys ......................... 473
Key number ............................................. 26
Keyless entry ...........................................40
Keys ............................................................. 26
Mechanical key ...................................... 26
Wireless remote control key ..........40
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