display Lexus ES300 1997 Gauges, Meters And Service Reminders

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GAUGES, METERS AND SERVICE REMINDER INDICATORS
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FUEL GAUGE
Low fuel level warning light
The gauge is displayed when the ignition switch is on
and indicates the approximate quantity of fuel
remaining in the tank.
It is a good idea to keep the tank over 1/4 full.
This fuel gauge is a non±return type needle which remains
at the last indicated position when the ignition switch is
turned off.
If the fuel level approached ªEº or the low fuel level warning
light comes on. Fill the fuel tank as soon as possible.
If the fuel tank is completely empty, the malfunction indicator
lamp comes on. Fill the fuel tank immediately.
The indicator lamps goes off after driving several times. If
the indicator lamp does not go off, contact your Lexus dealer
as soon as possible.See the inner back cover for fuel capacity and recommended
fuel selection.
ENGINE COOLANT
TEMPERATURE GAUGE
Normal guage
The gauge indicates the engine coolant temperature
when the ignition switch is on. The engine operating
temperature will vary with the changes in weather and
engine load.
If the needle points to the red zone or higher, stop your
vehicle and allow the engine to cool.
Your vehicle may overheat during severe operating
conditions. such as:
Driving up a long hill on a hot day.
Reducing speed or stopping after high speed driving.

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ODOMETER AND TRIP METER
ªODO/TRIPº knob
This meter displays the odometer and two trip meters.
To change the mode indication, push the ªODO/TRIPº
knob briefly. Each time you push the knob, the mode
changes in order from the odometer to trip meter A to
trip meter B, then back to the odometer, etc.
The odometer records the total distance the vehicle had
been driven. The twin trip meter records two different
distances independently.
For example, you can use one meter to calculate the fuel
economy and the other to measure the distance on each trip.
To set the A trip meter to zero, display the A meter
reading, push the knob and hold it. The same applies
for the B trip meter.
The data of trip meters will be cancelled if the electrical
power source is disconnected.
SERVICE REMINDER INDICATORS
AND WARNING BUZZERS