cruise control Lexus IS300 2001 Switches / LEXUS 2001 IS300 OWNER'S MANUAL (OM53437)

2.
INTRODUCTION
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New vehicle warranty
Your new vehicle is covered by the following Lexus limited
warranties:

New vehicle warranty

Emission control systems warranty

Others
For further information, please refer to the ºOwner's Guideº,
ºOwner's Manual Supplementº or ºWarranty Bookletº.
Your responsibility for maintenance
It is the owner's responsibility to make sure the specified
maintenance is performed. Section 5 of this Owner's Manual
gives details of these maintenance requirements. Included in
Section 6 is general maintenance. For scheduled
maintenance information, pl ease refer to the ºOwner's Manual
Supplement / Maintenance Scheduleº.
Accessories, spare parts and modification of
your Lexus
A wide variety of non±genuine spare parts and accessories for
Lexus vehicles are currently available in the market. You
should know that Toyota does not warrant these products and
is not responsible for their performance, repair, or
replacement, or for any damage they may cause to, or adverse
effect they may have on, your Lexus vehicle. This vehicle should not be modified with non±genuine Lexus
products. Modification with non±genuine Lexus products
could af
fect its performance, safety or durability, and may even
violate governmental regulations. In addition, damage or
performance problems re sulting from the modification may not
be covered under warranty.
Spark ignition system of your Lexus
The spark ignition system in your Lexus meets all
requirements of the Canadian Interference±Causing
Equipment Standard.
Installation of a mobile two±way radio system
As the installation of a mobile two±way radio system in your
vehicle could affect electronic systems such as the multiport
fuel injection system/sequential multiport fuel injection system,
cruise control system, anti±lock brake system, SRS airbag
system and seat belt pretensioner system, be sure to check
with your Lexus dealer for precautionary measures or special
instructions regarding installation.
Scrapping of your Lexus
The SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner devices in your
Lexus contain explosive chemicals. If the vehicle is scrapped
with the airbags and seat belt pretensioners left as they are,
this may cause an accident such as fire. Be sure to have the
systems of the SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner removed
and disposed of by a qualified service shop or by your Lexus
dealer before you scrap your vehicle.

6.
For detailed information, refer to the description given in each section\
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PICTORIAL INDEX
vi
Page
1 Power door lock switch and power window switches 18, 28 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2 Power rear view mirror control switch 80
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3 Headlight cleaner switch 26
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4 Headlight, turn signal and fog light
switch 22, 25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5 Instrument panel light control 46
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6 Cruise control switch 177
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7 Wiper and washer switches 25
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8 Emergency flasher switch 30
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9 Outside temperature display/Clock 50
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10 Front passenger's seat belt reminder light 40 . . . . . Page
11 Automatic air conditioning controls
122
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12 Car audio 135
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13 Seat heater switches 30
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14 Glove box 54
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15 Parking brake lever 165
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16 Driving pattern selector switch 166
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17 Ashtray 52
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18 Cigarette lighter 52
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19 Automatic transmission selector lever 166 . . . . . . . .
20 Traction control system off switch 180
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21 Hood lock release lever 62
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For detailed information, refer to the description given in each section\
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PICTORIAL INDEX
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Page
1 Tachometer37
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2 Headlight high beam indicator light 24
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3 Low engine oil level warning light 42
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4 Automatic headlight leveling system warning
light 23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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5 Turn signal indicator lights 24
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6 Cruise control indicator light 177
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7 Momentary fuel consumption meter 36. . . . . . . . . . .
8 Voltmeter36
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9 Engine coolant temperature gauge 35
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10 Anti±lock brake system warning light 43
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11 Malfunction indicator lamp 43
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12 Fuel gauge 34
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13 Low fuel level warning light 44
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14 Odometer and trip meter 38
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15 Power mode indicator light 168
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16 Snow mode indicator light
168
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17 ODO/TRIP knob 38
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18 Automatic transmission indicator lights 166 . . . . . .
19 M mode indicator 170
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20 Gear position indicator for manual control 170 . . . .
21 Rear light failure warning light 44
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22 Discharge warning light 41
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23 Security indicator light 118. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
24 Traction control system
off indicator/warning light 44 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
25 Low oil pressure warning light 42
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26 Slip indicator light 180
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27 Brake system warning light 39
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28 SRS warning light 41
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29 Open door warning light 44
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30 Driver's seat belt reminder light 40
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10.
For detailed information, refer to the description given in each section\
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PICTORIAL INDEX
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Page
1 Tachometer37
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2 Headlight high beam indicator light 24
. . . . . . . . . . .
3 Low engine oil level warning light 42
. . . . . . . . . . . . .
4 Automatic headlight leveling system warning
light 23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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5 Turn signal indicator lights 24
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6 Cruise control indicator light 177
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7 Momentary fuel consumption meter 36. . . . . . . . . . .
8 Voltmeter36
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9 Engine coolant temperature gauge 35
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10 Anti±lock brake system warning light 43
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11 Malfunction indicator lamp 43
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12 Fuel gauge 34
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13 Low fuel level warning light 44
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14 Odometer and trip meter 38
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
15 Power mode indicator light 168
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16 Snow mode indicator light
168
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17 ODO/TRIP knob 38
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18 Automatic transmission indicator lights 166 . . . . . .
19 M mode indicator 170
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20 Gear position indicator for manual control 170 . . . .
21 Rear light failure warning light 44
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
22 Discharge warning light 41
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
23 Security indicator light 118. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
24 Traction control system
off indicator/warning light 44 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
25 Low oil pressure warning light 42
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
26 Slip indicator light 180
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
27 Brake system warning light 39
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28 SRS warning light 41
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29 Open door warning light 44
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30 Driver's seat belt reminder light 40
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OPERATION OF SELECTOR LEVER
SELECTOR LEVER POSITION
P: Parking, engine starting and key removal position
R: Reverse position
N: Neutral position
D: Normal driving position (Shifting into overdrive
possible)
M: Position for manual shifting up or downshifting
(Shifting into overdrive not possible)*
3, 2: Position for more powerful engine braking
L: Position for maximum engine braking
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Shift while pressing the brake pedal. (Ignition
switch must be in the ºONº position.)
*:When the cruise control is being used, even if you downshift from ºDº t\
o ºMº, engine braking will not be enabled because
the cruise control is not cancelled. For the operation to decrease the \
vehicle speed, see page 179.
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BASIC OPERATION ± QUICK REFERENCE
4
3. AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

SECTION 3 ± 1
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STARTING AND DRIVING
Starting and driving
Three±way catalytic converter161
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Engine exhaust caution 162
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Before starting the engine 163
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Ignition switch with steering lock 164
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Parking brake 165
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How to start the engine 165
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Automatic transmission 166
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Electronic throttle control system 176
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Cruise control 177
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Traction control system 180
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Brake system 181
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Brake pad wear indicators 185
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Types of tires 185
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. . . . . . . Limited ±slip differential
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STARTING AND DRIVING
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The shift position is displayed on the instrument
cluster.
P: Parking, engine starting and key removal position
R: Reverse position
N: Neutral position
D: Normal driving position (Shifting into overdrive
possible)
M: Position for manual shifting up or downshifting
When the cruise control is being used, even if you
downshift from ºDº to ºMº, engine braking will not be
enabled because the cruise control is not cancelled. For
the operation to decrease the vehicle speed, see page
179.
3, 2: Position for more powerful engine braking
L: Position for maximum engine braking Correct use of the automatic transmission is explained in
the following parts.
(a) Normal driving
(b) Driving in M mode
(c) Using engine braking
(d) Using the º3º, º2º and ºLº positions
(e) Backing up
(f) Parking
(g) Good driving practice
(h) Rocking your vehicle if stuck
(i) If you cannot shift the selector lever
(j) If the ºECT PWRº indicator light flashes

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(c) Using engine braking
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To use the braking power of the engine, downshift the
transmission in the way described below:
1Shift into the ºMº position, and you push the transmission
down shift switch. The transmission will downshift to
fourth gear and engine braking will be obtained. This is
effective only when you are driving in the ºDº position or
in fifth gear (ºMº position).
When the cruise control is being used, even if you
downshift from ºDº to ºMº, engine braking will not be
enabled because the cruise control is not cancelled. If
you need to decrease the vehicle speed, see page 179.
2 Shift into the º3º position. The transmission will downshift
to third gear when the vehicle speed is or becomes lower
than the speed listed below and more powerful engine
braking will be obtained.
3 Shift into the º2º position. The transmission will downshift
to second gear when the vehicle speed is or becomes
lower than the speed listed below and more powerful
engine braking than that of º3º position will be obtained.
4 Shift into the ºLº position. The transmission will downshift
to first gear when the vehicle speed is or becomes lower
than the speed listed below and maximum engine braking
will be enabled.
º4º 168 km/h (104 mph)
º3º 122 km/h ( 76 mph)
º2º 82 km/h ( 51 mph)
ºLº 17 km/h ( 11 mph)
CAUTION
Be careful when downshifting on a slippery surface.
The abrupt change in engine speed could cause the
vehicle to spin or skid.

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CRUISE CONTROL
The cruise control allows you to cruise the vehicle at a
desired speed over 40 km/h (25 mph) with your foot off the
accelerator pedal.
Your cruising speed can be maintained although a slight speed
change may occur when driving up or down a gradient, within
the limits of engine performance. On steeper hills, a great
speed change will occur so it is better to drive without the cruise
control.
When the cruise control is on, the driving pattern of the
automatic transmission is fixed in the normal position,
regardless of the position of the selector switch.
CAUTION
 To help maintain maximum control of your vehicle,
do not use the cruise control when driving in heavy
or varying traffic, or on slippery (rainy, icy or
snow±covered) or winding roads.
 Avoid vehicle speed increases when driving
downhill. If the vehicle speed is too fast in relation to
the cruise control set speed, cancel the cruise
control then downshift the transmission to use
engine braking to slow down.
Turning on the system
SV31029
To operate the cruise control, push the main switch. This turns
the system on. The indicator light in the instrument cluster
shows that you can now set your desired cruising speed.
Another push on the switch will turn the system completely off.
When the ignition key is turned off, the main switch is also
automatically turned off. To use the cruise control again, push
the main switch again to turn it on.
CAUTION
To avoid accidental cruise control engagement, keep
the main switch off when not using the cruise control.

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Setting operation
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Each function is described below.
1Setting at a desired speed.
The transmission must be in the ºDº position or the gear
position must be º4º or º5º in M mode before you set the cruise
control speed.
Bring the vehicle to the desired speed, press the control lever
downward in the ºSET/COASTº direction and release it. This
sets the vehicle at that speed. Now you may take your foot off
the accelerator pedal. If you need acceleration ± for example,
when passing ± depress the accelerator pedal enough for the
vehicle to exceed the set speed. When you release the
accelerator pedal, the vehicle will return to the speed set prior
to the acceleration.
2 Cancelling the preset speed
You can cancel the preset speed by either of the following:
a. Pulling the control lever in the ºCANCELº direction.
b. Depressing the brake pedal.
If the vehicle speed falls below about 40 km/h (25 mph), the
preset speed will be automatically cancelled.
If the vehicle speed drops 16 km/h (10 mph) below the preset
speed, the preset speed will also automatically be cancelled.
If the preset speed automatically cancels out for other than
these reasons, have your vehicle checked by your Lexus
dealer at the earliest opportunity.
3 Resetting to a faster speed
Press the control lever upward in the ºRES/ACCº direction and
hold it. Release the lever when the desired speed is attained.
While the lever is held upward, the vehicle will gradually gain
speed.
When the difference between the actual vehicle speed and the
set speed is less than 5 km/h (3 mph), the set speed can be
increased 1.6 km/h (1 mph) each time by pressing the control
lever upward in the ºRES/ACCº direction quickly within 0.6
seconds.
However, a quicker way to reset is to accelerate the vehicle
and then press the control lever downward in the
ºSET/COASTº direction.