Lexus ES350 2009 Owner's manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1

Before driving

Adjusting and operating features such as door locks, mir-

rors, and steering column.

2

When driving

Driving, stopping and safe-driving information.

3

Interior features

Air conditioning and audio systems, as well as other interior

features for a comfortable driving experience.

4

Maintenance

and care

Cleaning and protecting your vehicle, performing do-it-your-

self maintenance, and maintenance information.

5

When trouble

arises

What to do if the vehicle needs to be towed, gets a flat tire,

or is involved in an accident.

6

Vehicle

specifications

Detailed vehicle information.

7

For owners

Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners and seat belt in-

structions for Canadian owners

Index

Alphabetical listing of information contained in this manual.

TABLE OF CONTENTS Index

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1-1. Key information

Keys ...................................................... 20

1-2. Opening, closing and locking

the doors and trunk

Smart access system with

push-button start.......................... 22

Wireless remote control.............. 34

Doors.................................................... 37

Trunk...................................................... 41

1-3. Adjustable components

(seats, mirrors, steering wheel)

Front seats.......................................... 43

Driving position memory

(driver’s seat) ................................. 44

Seat position memory

(front passenger’s seat) ............. 47

Head restraints................................. 49

Seat belts ........................................... 50

Steering wheel.................................. 56

Anti-glare inside rear view

mirror ................................................ 57

Outside rear view mirrors.......... 58

1-4. Opening and closing the

windows and moon roof

Power windows................................ 60

Moon roof .......................................... 63

1-5. Refueling

Opening the fuel tank cap........... 67

1-6. Theft deterrent system

Engine immobilizer system......... 70

Alarm.................................................... 72

Theft prevention labels ................. 74

1-7. Safety information

Correct driving posture ............... 75

SRS airbags ....................................... 77

Front passenger occupant

classification system................... 88

Child restraint systems ................. 93

Installing child restraints............... 97

2-1. Driving procedures

Driving the vehicle........................ 108

Engine (ignition) switch ................ 116

Automatic Transmission .............. 119

Turn signal lever............................. 122

Parking brake ................................. 123

Horn.................................................... 124

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Before driving

2

When driving

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

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2-2. Instrument cluster

Gauges and meters ..................... 125

Indicators and warning lights .... 127

Multi-information display............. 131

2-3. Operating the lights and

windshield wipers

Headlight switch............................ 135

Fog light switch .............................. 138

Windshield wipers and

washer............................................. 139

2-4. Using other driving systems

Cruise control ................................ 143

Dynamic radar cruise

control............................................. 146

Intuitive parking assist ................. 155

Driving assist systems.................... 161

PCS (Pre-Collision System)..... 164

2-5. Driving information

Cargo and luggage...................... 168

Vehicle load limits........................... 171

Winter driving tips ......................... 172

Trailer towing.................................. 178

Dinghy towing ................................ 185

3-1. Using the air conditioning

system and defogger

Automatic air conditioning

system ............................................. 188

Rear window and outside rear

view mirror defoggers ............. 195

3-2. Using the audio system

Audio system type........................ 196

Using the radio............................... 198

Using the CD player.................. 205

Playing back MP3 and

WMA discs..................................... 211

Optimal use of the audio

system ............................................. 219

Using the AUX adapter............ 222

Using the steering wheel

audio switches............................ 223

3-3. Using the hands-free phone

system (for cellular phone)

Hands-free phone system features

(for cellular phone)................... 225

Using the hands-free phone

system (for cellular phone) ... 228

Making a phone call.................... 236

Setting a cellular phone............. 240

Security and system setup........ 244

Using the phone book................ 247

3

Interior features

TABLE OF CONTENTS Index

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3-4. Using the interior lights

Interior lights list............................ 253

• Interior lights ............................... 255

• Personal lights ............................ 255

3-5. Using the storage features

List of storage features............... 256

• Glove box..................................... 256

• Console box................................ 257

• Overhead console.................... 259

• Cup holders................................ 260

• Auxiliary box ............................... 262

3-6. Other interior features

Sun visors......................................... 263

Vanity mirror.................................. 264

Clock................................................. 265

Ashtray ............................................. 266

Cigarette lighter........................... 267

Power outlet.................................. 268

Seat heaters.................................... 269

Seat heaters and ventilators ..... 271

Armrest ............................................ 273

Rear sunshade............................... 274

Extended trunk.............................. 276

Floor mat.......................................... 277

Trunk features................................ 278

Garage door opener................. 280

Compass......................................... 286

4-1. Maintenance and care

Cleaning and protecting the

vehicle exterior .......................... 292

Cleaning and protecting the

vehicle interior............................ 295

4-2. Maintenance

Maintenance requirements .... 298

General maintenance............... 300

Emission inspection and

maintenance (I/M)

programs ..................................... 303

4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance

Do-it-yourself service

precautions................................. 304

Hood................................................. 308

Positioning a floor jack.............. 309

Engine compartment..................... 311

Tires ................................................... 326

Tire inflation pressure................. 334

Wheels............................................. 338

Air conditioning filter................. 340

Electronic key battery................ 342

Checking and replacing

fuses................................................ 344

Headlight aim................................. 352

Light bulbs....................................... 354

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Maintenance and care

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2

3

4

5

6

7

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5-1. Essential information

Emergency flashers..................... 364

If your vehicle needs to be

towed.............................................. 365

If you think something is

wrong .............................................. 371

Fuel pump shut off system ........ 372

Event data recorder.................... 373

5-2. Steps to take in an emergency

If a warning light turns on or a

warning buzzer sounds... ...... 375

If a warning message is

displayed...................................... 386

If you have a flat tire..................... 397

If the engine will not start .......... 407

If the shift lever cannot be

shifted from P............................. 409

If you lose your keys..................... 410

If the electronic key does not

operate properly .......................... 411

If the vehicle battery is

discharged .................................... 413

If your vehicle overheats ............ 416

If the vehicle becomes stuck .... 419

6-1. Specifications

Maintenance data

(fuel, oil level, etc.)..................... 422

Fuel information............................ 432

Tire information ............................ 435

6-2. Customization

Customizable features .............. 447

6-3. Initialization

Items to initialize ........................... 452

Reporting safety defects

for U.S. owners........................... 454

Seat belt instructions for

Canadian owners

(in French).................................... 455

Abbreviation list ...................................458

Alphabetical index...............................460

What to do if... ....................................... 470

5

When trouble arises

6

Vehicle specifications

7

For owners

Index

6

Pictorial index

Exterior

Headlights (high beam)

P. 135

Turn signal lights

P. 122

Side marker lights

P. 135

Headlights (low beam)

P. 135

Hood

P. 308

Windshield wipers

P. 139

Moon roof

P. 63

Outside rear view

mirrors

P. 58

Fog lights

P. 138

Parking lights

P. 135

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Tires

●Rotation

●Replacement

●Inflation pressure

P. 326

P. 397

P. 429

Tail lights

P. 135

Side marker lights

P. 135

Trunk

P. 41

Rear window defogger

P. 195

Doors

P. 37

Fuel filler door

P. 67

Turn signal lights

P. 122

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A

Pictorial index

Interior

Power window switches

P. 60

SRS front passenger airbag

P. 77

SRS knee airbags

P. 77

SRS driver airbag

P. 77

Floor mat

P. 277

Console box

P. 257

Seat belts

P. 50

Front seats

P. 43

SRS side airbags

P. 77

Power outlet

P. 268

AUX adapter

P. 222

Head restraints

P. 49

Cup holders

P. 260

Armrest

P. 273

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A

Compass

P. 286

Garage door opener switches

P. 280

Anti-glare inside rear view mirror

P. 57

Moon roof switches

P. 63

Personal lights

P. 255

Interior lights

P. 255

Vanity mirrors

P. 264

Sun visors

P. 263

Personal lights

P. 255

SRS curtain shield airbag

P. 77

Overhead console

P. 259

10

B

Door lock switch

P. 37

Power window switches

P. 60

Pictorial index

Interior

Driving position memory switches

Seat position memory switches



P. 44

P. 47

Window lock switch

P. 60

Inside door lock button

P. 37

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C

Seat heater switches

Seat heater and ventilator switches



P. 269

P. 271

Automatic transmission shift lever

P. 119

Shift lock override button

P. 409

Cigarette lighter

Ashtray

P. 267

P. 266

Cup holders

P. 260

: If equipped

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Pictorial index

Instrument panel

Headlight switch

Turn signal lever

Fog light switch

P. 135

P. 122

P. 138

Gauges and meters

P. 125

Multi-information display

P. 131

Windshield wipers and

washer switch

P. 139

Engine (ignition) switch

P. 116

Trunk opener main switch

P. 41

Glove box

P. 256

Tilt and telescopic steering control switch

P. 56

Parking brake pedal

P. 123

Audio remote control switches

P. 223

Hood lock release lever

P. 308

Tire pressure warning reset switch

P. 328

Adaptive front lighting system cancel switch



P. 136

Tire pressure warning select switch

P. 329

Horn

P. 124

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A

Without navigation system

Navigation system*

Clock

P. 265

Audio system

P. 196

Air conditioning

system

P. 188

Rear window and out-

side rear view mirror

defoggers

P. 195

Security indicator

P. 70, 72

Emergency flasher

switch

P. 364

Audio system*

Security indicator

P. 70, 72

Emergency flasher

switch

P. 364

Air conditioning

system

*

With navigation system

: If equipped

*: Refer to “Navigation System Owner's Manual”.

Rear window and

outside rear view

mirror defoggers

P. 195

Clock

P. 265

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Pictorial index

Instrument panel

B

Telephone switch

*

P. 229

Cruise control switch

P. 143, 146

Distance switch 

P. 148

DISP switch

P. 132

Talk switch

*

P. 229

15

C

Rear sunshade

switch



P. 274

Intuitive parking assist

switch



*

P. 155

Instrument panel light

control

P. 126

: If equipped

*: Refer to “Navigation System Owner's Manual”.

Outside rear view mirror switch

P. 58

Auxiliary box

P. 262

Type A

Type B

Trunk opener

P. 41

Fuel filler door opener

P. 67

Rear sunshade

switch



P. 274

Instrument panel light

control

P. 126

Outside rear view mirror switch

P. 58

Auxiliary box

P. 262

Trunk opener

P. 41

Fuel filler door opener

P. 67

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For your information

Main Owner’s Manual

Please note that this manual applies to all models and explains all equipment, includ-

ing options. Therefore, you may find some explanations for equipment not installed

on your vehicle.

All specifications provided in this manual are current at the time of printing. How-

ever, because of the Lexus policy of continual product improvement, we reserve the

right to make changes at any time without notice.

Depending on specifications, the vehicle shown in the illustration may differ from

your vehicle in terms of color and equipment.

Accessories, spare parts and modification of your Lexus

A wide variety of non-genuine spare parts and accessories for Lexus vehicles are

currently available in the market. You should know that Toyota does not warrant

these products and is not responsible for their performance, repair, or replacement,

or for any damage they may cause to, or adverse effect they may have on, your

Lexus vehicle.

This vehicle should not be modified with non-genuine Lexus products. Modification

with non-genuine Lexus products could affect its performance, safety or durability,

and may even violate governmental regulations. In addition, damage or perfor-

mance problems resulting from the modification may not be covered under war-

ranty.

Installation of a mobile two-way radio system

As the installation of a mobile two-way radio system in your vehicle could affect

electronic systems such as the multiport fuel injection system/sequential multiport

fuel injection system, cruise control system, anti-lock brake system, SRS airbag sys-

tem and seat belt pretensioner system, be sure to check with your Lexus dealer for

precautionary measures or special instructions regarding installation.

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Scrapping of your Lexus

The SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner devices in your Lexus contain explosive

chemicals. If the vehicle is scrapped with the airbags and seat belt pretensioners left

as they are, this may cause an accident such as fire. Be sure to have the systems of

the SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner removed and disposed of by a qualified

service shop or by your Lexus dealer before you scrap your vehicle.

Perchlorate Material

Special handling may apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.

Your vehicle has components that may contain perchlorate. These components may

include airbag, seat belt pretensioners, and wireless remote control batteries.

CAUTION

■ General precautions while driving

Driving under the influence: Never drive your vehicle when under the influence of

alcohol or drugs that have impaired your ability to operate your vehicle. Alcohol

and certain drugs delay reaction time, impair judgment and reduce coordination,

which could lead to an accident that will hurt or kill you, your occupants or others.

Defensive driving: Always drive defensively. Anticipate mistakes that other drivers

or pedestrians might make and be ready to avoid accidents.

Driver distraction: Always give your full attention to driving. Anything that distracts

the driver, such as adjusting controls, talking on a cellular phone or reading can

result in a collision with resulting death or serious injury to you, your occupants or

others.

■ General precaution regarding children’s safety

Never leave children unattended in the vehicle, and never allow children to have or

use the key.

When left unattended, children may be able to start the vehicle or shift the vehicle

into neutral. There is also a danger that children may injure themselves by playing

with the cigarette lighter, the windows, the moon roof, or other features of the vehi-

cle. In addition, heat build-up or extremely cold temperatures inside the vehicle can

be fatal to children.

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Symbols used throughout this manual

Cautions & Notices

Symbols used in illustrations

CAUTION

This is a warning against anything which may cause injury to people if the warning is

ignored. You are informed about what you must or must not do in order to reduce the

risk of injury to yourself and others.

NOTICE

This is a warning against anything which may cause damage to the vehicle or its

equipment if the warning is ignored. You are informed about what you must or must

not do in order to avoid or reduce the risk of damage to your Lexus and its equipment.

Safety symbol

The symbol of a circle with a slash through it means “Do not”,

“Do not do this”, or “Do not let this happen.”

Arrows indicating operations

Indicates the action (pushing, turning, etc.)

used to operate switches and other

devices.

Indicates the outcome of an operation (e.g.

a lid opens).

Before driving

1

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1-1. Key information

Keys.............................................. 20

1-2. Opening, closing and locking

the doors and trunk

Smart access system with

push-button start .................... 22

Wireless remote control......... 34

Doors ............................................ 37

Trunk .............................................. 41

1-3. Adjustable components

(seats, mirrors,

steering wheel)

Front seats................................... 43

Driving position memory

(driver’s seat)........................... 44

Seat position memory

(front passenger’s seat) ....... 47

Head restraints.......................... 49

Seat belts .................................... 50

Steering wheel........................... 56

Anti-glare inside rear view

mirror......................................... 57

Outside rear view mirrors..... 58

1-4. Opening and closing the

windows and moon roof

Power windows.......................... 60

Moon roof................................... 63

1-5. Refueling

Opening the fuel tank cap ...... 67

1-6. Theft deterrent system

Engine immobilizer system.... 70

Alarm............................................ 72

Theft prevention labels ............ 74

1-7. Safety information

Correct driving posture ......... 75

SRS airbags ................................ 77

Front passenger occupant

classification system.............. 88

Child restraint systems ........... 93

Installing child restraints......... 97

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1-1. Key information

Keys

Using the mechanical key

Take out the mechanical key.

After using the mechanical key,

store it in the electronic key. Carry

the mechanical key together with

the electronic key. If the electronic

key battery is depleted or the entry

function does not operate properly,

you will need the mechanical key.

The following keys are provided with the vehicle.

Electronic keys

• Operating the smart access

system with push-button start

(P. 22)

• Operating the wireless

remote control function

(P. 3 4 )

Mechanical keys

Key number plate

■ When required to leave a key to the vehicle with a parking attendant

Turn the trunk opener main switch OFF and lock the glove box and the armrest

door as circumstances demand. (P. 41, 256, 276)

Remove the mechanical key for your own use and provide the attendant with the

electronic key only.

■ Key number plate

Keep the plate in a safe place such as your wallet, not in the vehicle. In the event that

a mechanical key is lost, a new key can be made at your Lexus dealer using the key

number plate. (P. 41 0 )

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