2012 Lexus ES350 Owner's Manual

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Light bulbsReplacing............................................... 420
Wattage.................................................. 495
Lights
Door courtesy lights........................... 312
Emergency flasher switch .............430
Fog light switch.....................................154
Hazard light switch ...........................430
Headlights switch ................................149
Interior light switch.............................. 314
Outer foot lights ................................... 312
Personal light switch .......................... 314
Replacing light bulbs........................ 420
Shift lever lighting ................................ 312
Turn signal lever ...................................135
Vanity lights .......................................... 323
Wattage.................................................. 495
Load capacity .......................................... 195
Maintenance
Do-it-yourself ma intenance ......... 370
General maintenance .....................366
Maintenance data..............................486
Maintenance requirements .......... 364
Meter Instrument panel light control .......139
Meters ...................................................... 138
Mirrors
Inside rear view mirror....................... 66
Side mirror heater ............................... 213
Side mirrors ............................................. 68
Vanity mirrors...................................... 323
Moon roof ................................................... 73
MP3 disc* ................................................. 231
Multi-information display ................... 144 Noise from under vehicle ......................18
Odometer ................................................ 138
Oil
Engine oil................................................379
Opener
Fuel filler door .........................................78
Hood ........................................................374
Trunk............................................................46
Outer foot lights
Outer foot lights................................... 312
Wattage ................................................. 495
Outside rear view mirrors Adjusting and folding ......................... 68
Mirror position memory ..................... 51
Outside temperature display ............146
Overhead console ................................ 318
Overheating, Engine ..........................480
Parking assist sensors........................... 176
Parking brake...........................................136
Parking lights
Switch........................................................ 149
Wattage ................................................. 495
PCS ..............................................................187
Personal lights Switch........................................................ 314
Wattage ................................................. 495
Power outlet ........................................... 327
Power steering fluid ............................385
Power windows ........................................ 70
Pre-collision system ..............................187L
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Radar cruise control ............................. 164
Radiator.................................................... 384
Radio* ......................................................... 217
Radio data system*................................ 218
RDS*............................................................ 218
Rear side marker lightsReplacing light bulbs ....................... 420
Wattage ................................................. 495
Rear sunshade....................................... 333
Rear turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ....................... 420
Wattage ................................................. 495
Rear window defogger ........................ 213
Replacing Electronic key battery ..................... 407
Fuses ........................................................ 409
Light bulbs ............................................ 420
Reporting safety defects for
U.S. owners ..........................................522
Reset the maintenance
data ......................................................... 365 Safety Connect..................................... 350
Seat belts
Adjusting the seat belt ........................60
Automatic Locking Retractor...........61
Child restraint system installation............................................108
Cleaning and maintaining the seat belts .....................................362
Emergency Locking Retractor ........61
How to wear your seat belt .............59
How your child should wear the seat belt .......................................... 62
Pregnant women, proper seat belt use ...........................61
Reminder light .......................................441
Seat belt extenders .............................. 62
Seat belt pretensioners ......................60
Seat heaters ................................ 328, 330
Seat position memory ............................ 55
Seat ventilators ......................................330
Seating capacity ..................................... 195RS
*: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.

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SeatsAdjustment............................................... 50
Adjustment precautions....................50
Child seats/child restraint
system installation ........................... 108
Cleaning...................................................361
Driver’s seat position memory......... 51
Front passenger seat position
memory.................................................. 55
Head restraint......................................... 57
Properly sitting in the seat ................ 86
Seat heaters............................. 328, 330
Ventilated seats ..................................330
Service reminder indicators ............. 140
Shift lever Automatic transmission.................... 132
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ....................................472
Shift lever lighting .................................. 312
Shift lock system .................................... 472
Side airbags............................................... 88
Side marker lights Replacing light bulbs........................ 420
Switch ........................................................149
Wattage.................................................. 495
Side mirror
Adjusting and folding ......................... 68
Mirror position memory ..................... 51
Smart access system with push-button start
Entry function.......................................... 28
Starting the engine ..............................128 “SOS” button..........................................350
Spare tire
Inflation pressure ............................... 399
Storage location .................................. 461
Spark plug .................................................491
Specifications ......................................... 486
Speedometer .......................................... 138
Steering wheel Audio switches*..................................257
Power adjustment................................ 65
Steering wheel position memory ................................................... 51
Stop lights Replacing light bulbs ....................... 420
Wattage ................................................. 495
Storage feature ...................................... 315
Stuck If your vehicle becomes stuck .... 483
Sun visors ................................................. 322
Sunshade Rear .......................................................... 333
Roof..............................................................75
Switch Emergency flasher switch............. 430
Engine switch ........................................ 128
Fog light switch .................................... 154
Hazard light switch .......................... 430
Ignition switch ....................................... 128
Light switches........................................ 149
Power door lock switch..................... 42
Power window switch ........................70
Window lock switch ............................70
Wiper and washer switch............... 156

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Tachometer ..............................................138
Tail lightsReplacing light bulbs ....................... 420
Switch ........................................................ 149
Wattage ................................................. 495
Talk switch*............................................. 284
Telephone switch* ............................... 284
Theft deterrent system
Alarm .......................................................... 83
Engine immobilizer system ............... 81
Tire inflation pressure......................... 399
Tire information Glossary ................................................504
Size ............................................................ 501
Tire identification number .............. 501
Uniform tire quality grading......... 502
Tires Chains .......................................................198
Checking ............................................... 390
If you have a flat tire............................ 461
Inflation pressure ............................... 399
Inflation pressure sensor.................. 391
Information............................................ 499
Replacing................................................. 461
Rotating tires ........................................390
Size ........................................................... 493
Snow tires..............................................200
Spare tire ................................................. 461
Tools ............................................................ 461
Total load capacity................................. 195 Towing
Dinghy towing .....................................203
Emergency towing............................. 431
Trailer towing .......................................202
TRAC.......................................................... 182
Traction control ...................................... 182
Trip meter ................................................. 138
Trunk Extending a space ............................ 335
Opener ...................................................... 46
Trunk light Trunk light ................................................. 47
Wattage ................................................. 495
Turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ........................420
Switch........................................................ 135
Wattage ................................................. 495T
*: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.

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USB port* .................................... 238, 245
Vanity lightsVanity lights .......................................... 323
Wattage.................................................. 495
Vanity mirrors ........................................323
Vehicle identification number .........487
Vehicle stability control....................... 182
Ventilators .............................................. 330
Voice command switch* ...................284
VSC ............................................................. 182 Warning buzzers
Brake system....................................... 439
Downshifting.......................................... 134
Open door ............................................ 441
Seat belt reminder .............................. 441
Warning lights
Anti-lock brake system .................. 440
Brake assist system .......................... 440
Brake system....................................... 439
Charging system ............................... 440
Low fuel level......................................... 441
Low tire pressure warning light.......................................................... 441
Malfunction indicator lamp .......... 440
Master warning light.......................... 441
Open door ............................................. 441
Pre-collision system......................... 440
Pretensioners ...................................... 440
Seat belt reminder light .................... 441
SRS airbags.......................................... 440U
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Warning messagesDynamic radar
cruise control .......................450, 452
Engine oil level .................................... 452
Engine oil maintenance.................. 452
Engine oil pressure........................... 449
Hood ....................................................... 452
Intuitive parking assist
sensor ......................................450, 452
Moon roof............................................. 452
Open door ........................................... 452
Parking brake ...................................... 452
Pre-collision system .............450, 452
Smart access system with
push-button start............................ 458
Steering lock ........................................ 450
Trunk ........................................................ 452
Washer fluid......................................... 452 Washer
Checking .............................................. 389
Preparing and checking before winter ..................................... 196
Switch........................................................ 156
Washing and waxing .......................... 358
Weight Cargo capacity .....................................192
Load limits .............................................. 195
Weight.................................................... 486
Wheels ......................................................403
Window glasses ...................................... 70
Window lock switch ............................... 70
Windows Power windows ..................................... 70
Rear window defogger.....................213
Washer .................................................... 156
Windshield wipers
Position..................................................... 199
Windshield wipers ............................. 156
Wireless remote control key Replacing the battery.......................407
Wireless remote control key ..........40
WMA disc* .............................................. 231
*: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.

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What to do if...
What to do if...
A tire puncturesP. 4 6 1If you have a flat tire
The engine does not start
P. 4 7 0If the engine will not start
P. 8 1Engine immobilizer system
P. 4 7 7If the vehicle battery is discharged
The shift lever cannot be
moved outP. 4 7 2If the shift lever cannot be shifted
from P
The engine coolant temperature
gauge enters the red zone
Steam can be seen coming
from under the hood
P. 4 8 0If your vehicle overheats
The key is lostP. 4 7 3If you lose your keys
The battery runs outP. 4 7 7If the vehicle battery is discharged
The doors cannot be lockedP. 4 2Doors
The horn begins to soundP. 8 3Alarm
The vehicle is stuck in mud or
sandP. 4 8 3If the vehicle becomes stuck

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■Warning lights
A warning light or indicator
light comes onP. 4 3 9If a warning light turns on or a warning
buzzer sounds...
or or
P. 4 3 9P. 440
P. 4 4 1
or
P. 440
or
P. 4 4 1P. 4 4 1
P. 440P. 4 4 1
P. 4 4 1P. 440
P. 440P. 4 4 1
Brake system warning lightMalfunction indicator lamp
ABS warning lightDriver’s seat belt
reminder light
Front passenger’s seat belt
reminder light
Low fuel level warning light
SRS warning lightMaster warning light
Open door warning lightPre-collision system warn-
ing light
Charging system warning
lightTire pressure warning light