2005 Lexus ES 330 Owners Manual - Page 53

SWITCHES With the knob in the "AUTO" position, there may be a case that the headlights do not turn on immediately, even when the vehicle enters a dark place such as a tunnel or parking lot according to lighting conditions. In this case, we recommend you to twist the knob manually to the second clickstop to turn on the headlights immediately. When the tail lights are on, the tail light indicator lights up in the instrument cluster. When the headlight switch is turned to the first or second clickstop, the brightness of the instrument cluster will be reduced slightly unless the instrument panel light control dial is turned fully up. The automatic light control sensor is on the top of the driver's side instrument panel. Do not place anything on the instrument panel, and/or do not affix anything on the windshield to block this sensor. When the headlights are on, they automatically turn off about 30 seconds after any door or trunk lid is opened and closed with the ignition key turned to the "ACC" or "LOCK" position.* If you want to turn off the lights immediately, push the "LOCK" button on the wireless remote control key twice. The lights also can be turned off immediately by pushing the "LOCK" button on the wireless remote control key with all the doors locked and the trunk lid closed. NOTE: * The time before turning off the lights can be changed. Ask your Lexus dealer for details. When only the tail lights are on, they automatically turn off with the driver's door opened and the ignition key turned to the "ACC" or "LOCK" position. 35