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  1. If you have the full size spare tire, make sure it was not damaged. It also has a sensor that can trigger the warning light. John
  2. I remember seeing threads about low air pressure in the spare causing the tire pressure warning light to turn on. The 2008 Owners manual describes this in section 5-2 Steps to take in an Emergency. The TPMS is one of my few disappointments with our 2008 ES. The system does not display tire location and pressure even though it has the information. My other 2 vehicles (Corvette & Silverado) both display tire pressure and location. John
  3. If the AFS button is set to turn it off, there will be a warning displayed on the instrument panel. I tried using the button on my wife's ES350 because I didn't think hers were working either. I don't drive her car at night very much, if the AFS is working it is not obvious to me. I read in some document that they turn more to the right than they do to the left, but I don't remember where I read that. John
  4. What about when the tires are rotated? Does the sensor then sense the distance from the sensor to the tire to decide which tire is low? How about the spare which is usually between the two rear tires? It would seem that the sensor would have to be able to sense radio waves within a couple of inches if the sending unit is inside the tire. Yes, I agree. I have a Corvette and a Silverado (my cars) in addition to my wife's Lexus and they both read out the pressure by location. I complained about this on our first service visit and I was told that only the LS series does this. The receiver for the Lexus is in under the headliner just in front of the rear window. On the Chevy's, if you rotate tires you must train the TPS system as to where each tire is located otherwise the Drivers Information Console will display the wrong location. John
  5. I installed one in my wife's 08 about a year ago. You can place the iPod anywhere the cable will reach. I don't remember if it is long enough to reach the center of the console. Installing one is not a 15 minute job. It took me several hours as some of the console parts must be removed as well as trim on the dash so that the radio can be removed.
  6. I agree, the one in my wife's ES350 does the same. The battery is never dead. John
  7. If you cannot obtain the Lexus bracket try searching the Web for Skene Front License Plate Bracket. They offer one for about the same price that does NOT require holes in the front of the bumper. A photo of one mounted on my wife's 2008 is attached. I have no affiliation with Skene, just a satisfied customer. John
  8. The following is an extract from the 2008 ES350 Electronic Repair Manual - Air Conditioning System Description Automatic Recirculation Control Automatically changes the air inlet mode to fresh air or recirculation air mode in accordance with the level of harmful elements in the outside air, the cabin temperature, and the ambient temperature. This is in line with the information provided by AZ08LexusES. Note that the switch is also dependent on the difference between cabin and ambient temperature. John
  9. I agree! The Lexus Web site still lists the Ultra-Luxury Package as a 2009 ES350 "Build your Lexus" option and in includes the Panorama glass roof. John
  10. If you are speaking of the two dimples near the center of the bumper, all ES350's have them. They are used as locating points for the front license plate bracket (that is where the two screws go). John
  11. That is a cool feature, I never knew it was there. I did a search of the Owner's Manual and it is described on page 59 but I never noticed it. Thanks for these tips. Maybe they should be FAQ that is a "pinned". John
  12. I can't help with the NAV, I don't have one. I have an in dash NAV in my Corvette and I vowed to never get another one. The only saving grace of the Corvette NAV is the superb integration with the Heads Up Display (HUD), you never have to look at the NAV once you set your destination. I also like my Garmin and it is a lot cheaper to update. John
  13. You don't have to break the "snaps" to get them off. If you look closely at the top of the "snap" you will notice the center pin is separate from the body. Use a small screwdriver or knife blade to pry up the center pin and pull it up about 1/4", this releases the three fingers on the body and the entire "snap" can be removed. When putting it back in, be careful not to break off any of the fingers and push the body down all the way. Once the body is seated, push the pin all the way down and this locks it in place. What problem are you having with the NAV? I don't have the NAV, but I assume it is built into the radio (at least the display). I think Radio No. 1 (fuse 25 in the engine compartment is the dash mounted radio fuse. John
  14. I would do more research on the Internet, it is possible that your dealer was looking out for you (hard to believe!). XM and Sirius use different satellites. I remember when the merger was first announced there was talk about new receivers being designed with the ability to receive both XM and Sirius signals. I don't know it that ever happened or not, worth checking. John
  15. Thanks for the information. I have given up on hard copy Toyota/Lexus manuals as they are far too expensive. I purchased a one month subscription for Toyota Technical Information Services (TIS) and I was able to download the information I thought I might require. I also found an electronic service manual on Ebay for about $30 and purchased that as well. I like the ability to browse and search the manuals on my computer and only print out the pages I require. John
  16. Do a forum search for "Piston Slap" and you should find some information. John
  17. Are the base model seats heated but not ventilated? I had read that heated only (no ventilation) seats would be available in 2009. John
  18. I think the only differences between the 2009 and the 2008 are the change in the red color and elapsed time added to the Multi-Information display. If you look at the current Lexus Web site ES350 pricing information you will also notice the the price of the 2009 ES350 with the Premium Plus package is $1000 less than an equally equipped 2008. (Base price increased $200, Premium Plus package reduced $1200.) I sent a note to Lexus asking if this pricing information was accurate. The last reply I received indicated that the Web site pricing is accurate. John
  19. Yes, that panel is removable. I do not have a 2007 ES350 Owners Manual but the procedure is described on page 332 of the 2008 ES350 Owners manual. You might want to check that area in your manual. John
  20. The ES350 is for the crowd that likes a very smooth and quiet ride and does not care about sporty handling (like my wife). I believe that the IS250 and IS350 have more appeal to people seeking better handling. I had my wife drive an IS250 before we purchased our ES350. She thought the IS was a little too small coming from an ES300. You may want to drive both an IS and ES before you make your purchase. Good luck, John
  21. I hope I did not add confusion with information on the DIC. The GM cars have the DIC that display air pressure for each location. The Lexus ES350 does not have this feature for some unknown reason. Do you have the tires inflated to the recommended pressure? The Tire Pressure Warning System ECU uses the recommended pressure for the threshold. Note - the dealer can adjust this threshold. You might also try rotating the spare in the trunk so that the valve is closer to the back seat (the Tire Pressure Warning System Receiver is located under the headliner by the rear window). Make sure the Tire Pressure Warning Select Switch (under the dash on the passenger side) is set to the main position (button should be protruding - Owners Manual pg. 321). Hope you resolve your problem. John
  22. Have you check the pressure in all 5 tires (don't forget the spare). The tire pressure warning system is one of my few complaints about our 2008 ES350. My two GM vehicles do not monitor the spare, but they display the actual pressure of each tire along with the location on the vehicle. There is also a indicator to let you know there is a problem and the Drivers Information Center (DIC) can be used to display the pressure in all four tires. John
  23. I have State Farm insurance and Comprehensive claims do not increase my rates. I hit a deer with one of my cars and did over $5000 in damage. I have no deductible on my Comprehensive and it did not cost me a penny. It happened about 1 1/2 years ago and my rates have not increased. I would check with your insurance company before you proceed. Good luck, John
  24. Is the roof not considered glass and covered by your Comprehensive Insurance? The price being asked is actually less than I would have expected. That is a BIG piece of glass. John
  25. First off, glad to see you finally got your car. Hopefully it was worth the wait. I just saw this post so I gave it a try with my phone. I have a V3 RAZR also, but with Cingular (now AT&T). I have two phones paired with the car, mine and my wife's (this is her car). I was surprised that the car did not automatically detect and use my phone - it was the only Bluetooth device within the vacinity of the car. I had to go into the setup menu and select my phone by name. That will be a pain if you have to do this each time you start the car. I hope this is just an artifact of the battery being disconnected to install the iPod adapter. We will see! I had my wife call my cell phone from the house and the phone number of the house phone was displayed. There was no name displayed, only the number, even though the home phone number is in the car phone book. John
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