Engine/Transmission/Drivetrain/Performance
The Lexus ES 350's aluminum 3.5-liter V6 produces 272 horsepower at 6,200 rpm and 254 lb.-ft. peak torque at 4,700 rpm. The chain-driven camshafts employ Dual Variable Valve Timing with intelligence (Dual VVT-i) for optimal performance and efficiency at all engine speeds.
The six-speed automatic Electronically Controlled Transmission with intelligence (ECT-i) provides a sequential manual shift feature for a more involved driving experience when desired. Shifting strategy adapts to driver input, with rapid kick-down response.
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Under the Hood
For 2006, the 4.7-liter V-8 produces 263 hp and 323 pounds-feet of torque.
Those numbers are down slightly from the 2005 model's 270 hp and 330 pounds-feet
of torque due to new SAE testing procedu ...
Using the phone book
To enter the menu for each function, follow the steps below using a
voice command or :
- Adding a new phone number
1. “Phonebook” → 2. “Add Entry”.
- Changing the registered name in the phon ...
Making a phone call
Making a phone call
Dialing by inputting a number
“Dial by number”.
- Dialing by inputting a name
“Dial by name”.
- Speed dialing
- Dialing a number stored in the outgoing history memory
“Redia ...