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Automatic Transmission

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Shift positions

Park

Reverse

Neutral (drive not engaged)

Drive

S mode

The vehicle can only be shifted out of P when

the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in
IGNITION ON mode and the brake pedal is
depressed.

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S mode

S mode allows the driver to select the shift range manually based on driving conditions.

Shift the shift lever to S.

To upshift:

shift the shift lever toward “+”.

To downshift:

shift the shift lever toward “-”.

The selected shift range is displayed on the
instrument cluster.

Summary of Contents for ES350 2012

Page 1: ... player 43 Operating an iPod 45 Remote control steering wheel switches 45 Audio System without navigation system Basic operation 53 Radio 54 CD player 54 Operating an iPod 55 Remote control steering wheel audio switches 55 Automatic Transmission 14 Cruise Control 18 Door Locks 62 Dynamic Radar Cruise Control 19 Eco Driving Indicator 17 Engine ignition Switch 13 Fog Lights 22 Fuel Tank Cap 64 Hands...

Page 2: ...ut Search points of interest by name 32 Destination input Search points of interest by category 33 Destination input Search points of interest by telephone number 34 Voice Command System 57 Power Windows 63 Rear Window and Outside Rear View Mirror Defoggers 25 Safety Connect 58 Seat Belts 12 Seats 11 SmartAccess System with Push button Start 9 Theft Deterrent System 10 Touch Screen Display 27 Scre...

Page 3: ...n signal lever Fog light switch P 20 P 15 P 22 See P 7 Inside door lock button P 62 Door lock switch P 62 Power window switches P 63 Multi information display P 16 Audio remote control switches P 55 Window lock switch P 63 AFS OFF switch P 21 See P 6 ...

Page 4: ...4 Windshield wiper and washer switch P 23 Engine ignition switch P 13 See P 5 Trunk opener main switch P 63 Automatic transmission shift lever P 14 If equipped ...

Page 5: ...m P 46 Audio system P 42 Security indicator P 10 With navigation system Air conditioning system P 56 Audio system P 53 Security indicator P 10 Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers P 25 Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers P 25 Navigation system P 29 ...

Page 6: ...6 If equipped Telephone switch P 35 Cruise control switch Dynamic radar cruise control switch P 18 P 19 Distance switch P 19 DISP switch P 16 Talk switch P 57 ...

Page 7: ... Instrument panel light control P 25 Trunk opener P 63 If equipped Type A Type B Fuel filler door opener P 64 Instrument panel light control P 25 Trunk opener P 63 Fuel filler door opener P 64 Intuitive parking assist switch P 15 ...

Page 8: ... the armrest door The mechanical key is stored inside the electronic key To extract the key release the latch and pull Wirelessremote control Locks the doors Unlocks the doors Opens the trunk Sounds the alarm Use the alarm to attract attention to the vehi cle in order to help deter break ins To stop the alarm push any button on the wireless remote control 1 2 3 4 ...

Page 9: ... the moon roof standard type press and hold the lock button Opening the trunk To open the trunk press and hold the trunk release button The smart access system with push button start allows you to enter and exit the vehicle or start the engine by simply carrying the electronic key in your pocket or bag For details on starting the engine see page 13 For details on what to do when the electronic key...

Page 10: ...m outside the vehicle The security indicator light comes on to indicate that the alarm is in its preparation state When the indicator light begins to flash the system is armed To deactivate or stop the alarm start the engine or unlock the doors or trunk using the entry function or wireless remote control Steering lock The steering wheel locks when the ENGINE START STOP switch is in OFF To release ...

Page 11: ...ng seatbackangle Tilts the seatback forward Reclines the seatback Adjusting theseatcushion Raises and lowers the front of the cushion Raises and lowers the entire seat Adjusting thelumbar support Firmer Softer Adjusting theseatcushion length if equipped Longer Shorter 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 ...

Page 12: ...int down while pressing the lock release button Seat Belts Adjusting shoulderbeltheight front seatsonly To raise pull the anchor upward To lower depress the button and push the anchor down Seat belt comfort guides outside rearseatsonly If the shoulder belt sits close to the neck slide the comfort guide forward Lock release button ...

Page 13: ... P Press the ENGINE START STOP switch Changing powermodes To change power modes without turning on the engine press the ENGINE START STOP switch without depressing the brake pedal The modes can be changed in the following order With the electronic key on your person the engine can be started by simply pressing the ENGINE START STOP switch while depressing the brake pedal The mechanical key cannot ...

Page 14: ...the ENGINE START STOP switch is in IGNITION ON mode and the brake pedal is depressed S mode S mode allows the driver to select the shift range manually based on driving conditions Shift the shift lever to S To upshift shift the shift lever toward To downshift shift the shift lever toward The selected shift range is displayed on the instrument cluster ...

Page 15: ...reen display Sensors are used to detect obstacles near the vehicle The distance to a detected obstacle is shown by the number of indicator bars Indicates obstacles detected by the corner sensors Indicates obstacles detected by the back sen sors 1 2 To signal a lane change move the lever partway and hold The system uses a screen display and buzzer to inform the driver of obstacles near the vehicle ...

Page 16: ...fueling Current fuel consumption Eco Driving Indicator Zone Display Eco Driving Indicator Light customization Average vehicle speed Elapsed time Intuitive parking assist information if equipped Dynamic radar cruise control settings if equipped Warning messages The multi information display shows information about your vehicle including the items shown below ...

Page 17: ...co driving ratio based on acceleration Zone of Eco driving Eco driving ratio based on acceleration Vehicle to exceed Zone of Eco driving the right of Eco Driving Indicator Zone Display will blink and Eco Driving Indicator Light will turn off Type B Type A Type C When using the intuitive parking assist system or dynamic radar cruise control the appropriate display is shown on the screen In the even...

Page 18: ...pull the lever toward you To resume the cruise control push the lever up To turn the system off press the ON OFF button Adjusting the speedsetting To increase speed push the lever up To decreasespeed push the lever down Release the lever when the desired speed is reached Cruise control allows the driver to maintain a constant speed without having to operate the accelerator pedal Use for highway dr...

Page 19: ...ress the ON OFF button Push the lever forward and hold for at least one second Accelerate or decelerate to the desired speed and then push the lever down Canceling To temporarily cancel the dynamic radar cruise control pull the lever To turn the system off press the ON OFF but ton Adjusting thespeed setting To increasespeed push the lever up To decrease speed push the lever down Release the lever ...

Page 20: ...plate and daytime running lights turn on The headlights and all lights listed above except daytime running lights turn on The headlights parking lights and day time running lights turn on off automat ically in accordance with ambient light levels To engage the high beams push the lever forward To flash the high beams pull the lever and hold 1 2 3 4 ...

Page 21: ...cally in accordance with ambient light levels To engage the high beams push the lever forward To flash the high beams pull the lever and hold AFS Adaptive Front lighting System ifequipped AFS improves visibility on curves by automatically adjusting the horizontal orientation of the headlights in accordance with vehicle speed and the degree of the tire angle that are con trolled by steering input T...

Page 22: ...ghts can be used only when the head lights low beam are on Turns the front fog lights off Turns the front fog lights on TypeB The fog lights can be used only when the head lights low beam are on Turns the front fog lights off Turns the front fog lights on 1 2 1 2 ...

Page 23: ... and Washer Type A Automatic operation Low speed High speed Single wipe Automatic operation Sensitivity can be adjusted by turning the band To spray washer fluid pull the lever The wipers will operate automatically 1 2 3 4 ...

Page 24: ...t Driving 24 TypeB Automatic operation Low speed High speed Single wipe Automatic operation Sensitivity can be adjusted by turning the band To spray washer fluid pull the lever The wipers will operate automatically 1 2 3 4 ...

Page 25: ...og the rear window and the outside rear view mirrors press the button Press again to cancel Instrument Panel Light Control Brighter Darker When the headlight switch is turned to ON the brightness will be reduced slightly unless the con trol dial is turned fully on The system turns off automatically after 15 to 60 minutes The operation time changes according to the ambient temperature and vehicle s...

Page 26: ...e Setup screen shown in the above illustration is displayed when the SET UP button is pressed CLIMATE Air conditioning operation screen AUDIO Audio control screen SET UP Setup screen DISP Adjust picture quality General General settings screen Clock Clock settings screen Voice Voice settings screen Navi Navigation settings screen MAP VOICE Vehicle s current position DEST Destination screen INFO PHO...

Page 27: ...utton on the side of the touch screen to show the Display screen Displays the screen in Day Mode with the headlight switch on Turns the screen off Adjust contrast Adjust brightness Adjust color tone Adjust color 1 2 3 4 5 6 ...

Page 28: ...e from the current posi tion to the pointer Switches the screens Zooms in on the map Zooms out on the map Setting a route While route guidance is operating you can change the route using the following method Touch The following settings can be accessed Detour setting Route preferences Route overview Pause and resume route guidance 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 Some functions are unavailable while the vehicl...

Page 29: ...name and touch Touch the button of the desired city name from the displayed list For security reasons use a point close to your home instead of your actual home address Input the street name and touch When the desired street name is found touch the corresponding button Input a house number and touch Touch Touch STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 6 10 11 12 13 ...

Page 30: ...e touch screen P 26 Touch Touch Input a city name and touch Touch the button of the desired city name from the displayed list Input the street name and touch When the desired street name is found touch the corresponding button Input a house number and touch Touch Touch STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 10 ...

Page 31: ... 26 Touch Touch Input a house number and touch Input the street name and touch When the desired street name is found touch the corresponding button Input a city name and touch Touch the button of the desired city name from the displayed list Touch Touch STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 10 ...

Page 32: ...Searchpointsof interestby name Push the button on the side of the touch screen P 26 Touch Touch Input the name of the point of interest and touch Touch the button of the desired destination Touch Touch STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 ...

Page 33: ...ry Push the button on the side of the touch screen P 26 Touch Touch Touch Touch the button of the desired destination and set the search point Touch the desired point of interest category Touch the button of the desired item Touch Touch STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 ...

Page 34: ...34 Destination input Search pointsof interest by telephone number Push the button on the side of the touch screen P 26 Touch Touch Input a telephone number and touch Touch Touch STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 ...

Page 35: ...s or go to www lexus com bluetooth for more phone information To use a Bluetooth phone it is necessary to first register it in the system Push the button on the side of the touch screen P 26 Touch Touch Touch to display the screen for connecting Bluetooth Enter the passcode displayed on the screen into the phone Refer to the cellular phone user s manual for cellular phone operation When the connec...

Page 36: ...ch screen P 26 Touch Touch Touch Touch Transfer the phonebook data to the system using the cellular phone Refer to the cellular phone user s manual for cellular phone operation STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 Phonebook transfer may not be possible depending on phone model ...

Page 37: ...37 Registeringavoice tag Push the button on the side of the touch screen P 26 Touch Touch Touch Touch Touch the data you want to register Touch and record a voice tag Touch STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 ...

Page 38: ...he side of the touch screen P 26 Touch Touch Touch Touch Touch the data you want to register Touch the desired phone number Touch the button you want to register in The registration completion message is dis played on the screen STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 6 ...

Page 39: ...phonebook without registering any voice tags beforehand Names in the phonebook work as voice tags Press Follow the voice guidance and say Phone Follow the voice guidance and say Dial by name Follow the voice guidance and say a contact name Follow the voice guidance and say the type of phone number home mobile work other Follow the voice guidance and say Dial STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 4 Pressing this swit...

Page 40: ...40 Calling by speed dial Press Touch Touch the desired number to call STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 ...

Page 41: ...41 Receiving a call When a call is received this screen is dis played with a sound Push on the steering wheel to talk on the phone To ignore the call push on the steering wheel STEP 1 STEP 2 ...

Page 42: ... radio FM radio SAT Satellite radio DISC DVD player if equipped CD CD player if equipped AUX Auxiliary audio device USB mem ory if equipped iPod if equipped Bluetooth audio player Type B AM AM radio FM FM radio DISC DVD player AUX Auxiliary audio device USB mem ory if equipped iPod if equipped Power Volume Radio Displays the audio control screen Station presets Scanning radio stations Radio tuner ...

Page 43: ...tion is set DVD player CD player PlayinganaudioCD Displays the audio control screen Disc select Repeat play Random playback Search playback Disc load Track select rewind fast forward Eject Playinga CD withMP3 WMA files Displays the audio control screen Disc select Repeat play Random playback Search playback Folder select File select Disc load Eject 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 ...

Page 44: ...ading multiplediscs Press and hold the LOAD button until you hear a beep When the indicator changes from flashing amber to green insert a disc after the disc slot door opens After inserting a disc wait until the indicator changes from flashing amber to green then insert the next disc after the disc slot door has opened Repeat and until you have inserted all discs To cancel the operation press the ...

Page 45: ...nd fast forward Remote control steering wheel switches The audio system can be operated using the remote control located on the steering wheel Power on change mode press Power off press and hold Volume Radio mode radio tuner DVD mode track chapter disc select CD mode disc track file MP3 WMA select iPod mode if equipped song select 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 ...

Page 46: ...mperaturesettings Touch or press to turn the DUAL indicator on and then press or Toturn off the airflow Press Passenger side temperature display Dual mode button Air outlet display Fan speed display Passenger side temperature control Outside air recirculated air mode button Windshield defogger OFF button Automatic mode button Driver side temperature control Cooling and dehumidification function on...

Page 47: ...ne it is necessary to first register it in the system Press or Press and say Pair Phone Press and say a name This name will be used to identify your phone in the case that more than one phone has been registered to the system Press and say Confirm to display the passkey Enter the passkey shown on the display into the phone Refer to the cellular phone user s manual for cellular phone operation Once...

Page 48: ...g by name You can call by saying a voice tag registered in the phonebook For setting the voice recog nition refer to the Owner s Manual Press and say Dial by name Press and say a contact name Dialing a Press b Press and say Dial STEP 1 STEP 1 Pressing this switch turns the voice command system on Say a command after the beep ...

Page 49: ...49 Calling by speed dial Press Press the desired preset button 1 6 Press STEP 1 STEP 2 ...

Page 50: ...to the cellular phone user s manual for cellular phone operation Press and say Previous or Next until the desired data is displayed Press and say Confirm Press and say the desired name Press and say Confirm Press and say Confirm again STEP 1 10 11 Phonebook transfer may not be possible depending on phone model Pressing this switch turns the voice command system on Say a command after the beep ...

Page 51: ...ress and say Phonebook Press and say Change Name Press and say the desired name Press and say Confirm Press and say the new name Press and say Confirm STEP 1 Pressing this switch turns the voice command system on Say a command after the beep ...

Page 52: ... and say Set Speed Dial Select the data to be registered Press and say the desired name Press and say Confirm Press the desired preset button 1 6 Press and say Confirm STEP 1 STEP 7 Pressing this switch turns the voice command system on Say a command after the beep ...

Page 53: ...tomatic Sound Levelizer Audiosources Type A AM FM AM radio FM radio SAT Satellite radio CD AUX CD player Auxiliary audio device USB memory if equipped iPod if equipped Bluetooth audio player Type B AM AM radio FM FM radio CD AUX CD player Auxiliary audio device USB memory if equipped iPod if equipped Bluetooth audio player 1 2 3 ...

Page 54: ... buttons 1 6 until you hear a beep indicating that the station is set CD player Playing an audio CD Eject Disc load Pause Playback Search playback Disc select Repeat play Track select rewind fast forward Random playback Text information Playing a CD with MP3 WMAfiles Eject Pause Playback Disc load Folder select Search playback File select Disc select Repeat play Random playback Text information 1 ...

Page 55: ...icator on the slot turns from amber to green again Repeat the procedure for the remaining CDs To cancel the operation press the LOAD button If you do not insert a CD within 15 seconds loading will cancelled automatically Operating an iPod ifequipped Random play Repeat play Pause Playback Go back Menu Song select Playback Song select rewind fast forward Text information Remote control steering whee...

Page 56: ...L indicator off and then press To individually adjust the driver s side and passenger s side temperature set tings Press or to turn the DUAL indicator on and then press or Toturn off the airflow Press Driver side temperature control Windshield defog defrost Switch to automatic mode OFF button Outsideair recirculatedairmodeswitch Passenger side temperature control Dual mode switch Fan speed control...

Page 57: ...utting voice commands you must wait until after the beep to speak STEP 1 Important voice commands information and tips Voice commands can be used while driving You must wait until after the beep to say a command In vehicles with a navigation system a large TALK icon will appear on the naviga tion screen to prompt you to say a command If you know what command to use you can press at any time to int...

Page 58: ...icle is stolen Safety Connect can work with local authorities to assist them in locating and recovering the vehicle After filing a police report call the Safety Connect response center at 1 800 25 LEXUS 1 800 255 3987 and follow the prompts for Safety Connect to initiate this service In addition to assisting law enforcement with recovery of a stolen vehicle Safety Con nect equipped vehicle locatio...

Page 59: ...he SOS button to reach a Safety Connect response center agent who can help with a wide range of needs such as towing flat tire fuel delivery etc For a description of the Enhanced Roadside Assistance services and their limitations please see the Safety Connect Terms and Conditions which are available at Lexus com Subscription After you have signed the Telematics Subscription Service Agreement and a...

Page 60: ...ou can request either a specific business address or ask for help locating your desired destination by category such as restaurants gas stations shopping centers or other points of interest POI After you tell the agent your choice of destination its coordinates are sent wirelessly to your vehicle s navigation system eDestination With the eDestination feature you can go online via the Lexus com own...

Page 61: ...n be stored at a time Voice Command The voice command system enables you to operate the navigation system audio system and hands free system by giving a command 1 U S Patent No 7 508 298 B2 2 Available at no extra charge with an active XM satellite radio subscription 3 Available via separate XM subscription s Subscription After you have signed the Telematics Subscription Service Agreement and are ...

Page 62: ... Locks Unlocks Locking thevehicle from outside Using the entry function or wireless remote control P 8 9 Reardoor child protector lock Setting the switch to the LOCK position prevents the rear doors from being opened from the inside Always set the child protector locks when chil dren are seated in the rear seat 1 2 1 2 ...

Page 63: ...ndow lock switch The window lock switch disables the opera tion of all windows other than the driver s door window Trunk Trunk opener To open the trunk from inside the cabin simply press the trunk opener To disable the trunk opener turn OFF the main switch in the glove box ON OFF When the trunk opener is disabled the trunk can not be opened using the wireless remote control or the entry function E...

Page 64: ...64 Fuel Tank Cap Press the fuel filler door opener Slowly remove the cap by turning it counter clockwise After the cap is removed it can be hung on the inside of the fuel filler door ...

Page 65: ...5 Moon Roof Standard type Opening and closing Opens The moon roof stops slightly before the fully opened position To fully open press the switch again Closes Tilt up and down Tilts up Tilts down 1 2 1 2 ...

Page 66: ...66 Glasstype Openingand closing Opens Closes press and hold The moon roof stops once To fully close push and hold the switch again Tilt up and down Tilts up Tilts down press and hold 1 2 1 2 ...

Page 67: ...g todrive thevehiclemaybedangerous USA Canada Brake system warning light Stopthevehicleimmediately Charging system warning light USA Canada Malfunction indicator lamp Have the vehicle inspectedimmediately SRS warning light Pre collision system warning light 1 USA Canada ABS warning light Blinking and then continu ously on Tire pressure warning light For further information refer tothe Owner s Manu...

Page 68: ...er panel Front passenger s seat belt reminder light 3 Low fuel level warning light Illuminates without blinking Tire pressure warning light 4 Driver s seat belt reminder light On the cen ter panel Front passenger s seat belt reminder light 2 Master warning light See theOwner sManual Turn signal indicator Cruise control SET indicator Headlight high beam indicator Radar cruise control indicator 1 He...

Page 69: ... key Locks Unlocks Starting the engine Depress the brake pedal Touch the Lexus emblem side of the electronic key to the ENGINE START STOP switch Press the ENGINE START STOP switch within 10 seconds of the buzzer keeping the brake pedal depressed 1 2 If the electronic key battery becomes depleted replace it with a new battery For instruc tions on replacing the battery refer to the Owner s Manual If...

Page 70: ...d when attempting to start the engine P 13 Make sure that the steering wheel lock is released To release the steering wheel lock gently turn the wheel left or right while pressing the ENGINE START STOP switch Brake pedal Steering wheel lock If the engine still does not start see the Owner s Manual for more information or contact your Lexus dealer ...

Page 71: ...rior alarm sounds once for 60 seconds Tried to exit the vehicle with the electronic key and lock the doors without first turning the ENGINE START STOP switch OFF Turn the ENGINE START STOP switch OFF and lock the doors again Exterior alarm sounds once for 10 seconds Tried to lock the vehicle using the entry function while a door is open Close all of the doors and lock the doors again Exterior alar...

Page 72: ...fault setting Customized setting Smart access system with push button start Smart access system with push button start ON OFF Operation signal Emergency flashers ON OFF Operation signal Buzzer ON OFF Wireless remote control Wireless remote control ON OFF Unlocking operation Driver s door unlocked in one step all doors unlocked in two steps All doors unlocked in one step Automatic door lock functio...

Page 73: ...ose only Wireless remote control linked operation OFF Open only Linked entry function ON OFF Moon roof Standard type Linked mechanical key operation Open and close OFF Open only Close only Linkedoperationofcomponents when mechanical key is used Slide only Tilt only Wireless remote control linked operation OFF Open only Linkedoperationofcomponents whenwirelessremotecontrolis used Slide only Tilt on...

Page 74: ... 5 Distance which a sensor detects 4 5ft 150cm 1 8 ft 60 cm Illumination Time elapsed before lights turn off 15 seconds OFF 7 5 seconds 30 seconds Operation when the doors are unlocked ON OFF Operation after the ENGINE START STOP switch turned OFF ON OFF Front foot well lighting ON OFF Outer foot light ON OFF Seat belt reminder Vehicle speed linked seat belt reminder buzzer ON OFF Country Availabl...

Page 75: ...ith push button start ON OFF Smart door unlocking Driver s door All the doors Time elapsed before auto matic door lock function is acti vated if door is not opened after being unlocked 60 seconds OFF 30 seconds 120 seconds Operation signal Emergency flashers ON OFF Wireless remote control Unlocking operation Driver s door unlocked in one step all doors unlocked in two steps All doors unlocked in o...

Page 76: ...atically turn off after doors are closed 30 seconds 0 seconds 60 seconds 90 seconds Lights Daytime running lights system USA only ON OFF Automatic air conditioning system Switching between outside air andrecirculatedairmodelinked to AUTO switch operation Auto Manual A C Auto switch operation Auto Manual Exhaust gas sensor sensitivity Standard 3 to 3 Illumination Time elapsed before lights turn off...

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Page 78: ...tive Roadside Assistance Customer Services 1 800 25 LEXUS or 1 800 255 3987 Toll Free CANADIAN OWNERS In Canada or the U S mainland Lexus Roadside Assistance Customer Service 1 800 26 LEXUS or 1 800 265 3987 Toll Free Please access our websitesfor further information The U S mainland www lexus com Hawaii www servcolexus com Canada www lexus ca 2011 TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION All rights reserved This...

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