Light Lexus IS300 2003 Basic Functions / LEXUS 2003 IS300 (OM53439U) Manual PDF

AIR CONDITIONING
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If manual fan speed control is desired ±
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1Fan speed at low 2Fan speed at high
The fan speed can be set to your desired speed by turning the
fan speed control dial. The higher the fan speed is, the more
air is delivered. Turning the dial to ºOFFº turns off the fan.
To remove exterior windshield frost, use the high speed
setting.
If manual switching of air intake is desired ±
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The air intake control button is used to switch the air intake
between the OUTSIDE AIR mode and RECIRCULATED AIR
mode.
With the button in the OUTSIDE AIR mode, the OUTSIDE AIR
mode ind
icator light will come on and the system will take fresh
outside air into the vehicle.
If quick circulation of cooled air is desired, push the air intake
control button for RECIRCULATED AIR. The
RECIRCULATED AIR mode indicator light will come on.
For normal use, it is best to keep the air intake control button
set to OUTSIDE AIR mode. If recirculated air is used during
heating, the windows will fog up more easily.
When you adjust the airflow control dial and the fan speed
control dial to ºAUTOº positions in case that the room
temperature is much higher than the set temperature, the air
intake mode will be automatically changed to
RECIRCULATED AIR.
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AUDIO
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AUDIO SYSTEM
Quick reference for your audio system (Type A)
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You can adjust the brightness of the display. See ºInstrument panel light controlº on page 53 for details.
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AUDIO
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Quick reference for your audio system (Type B)
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You can adjust the brightness of the display. See ºInstrument panel light controlº on page 53 for details.
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AUDIO
212If the label faces down, the disc cannot be played. In this case,
ºERROR1º and disc number appear on the display.

Setting all the discs:
1. Push the ºLOADº button until you hear a beep.
2. When the amber indicators of the slot start blinking, the
ºWAIT DISCº appears on the display. After the indicators
blinking amber change to the green and stay on, the
ºWAIT DISCº changes to the ºLOAD DISCº on the display.
While the green indicators stay on, insert only one disc.
After inserting the disc, the amber indicators of the slot
start blinking and the ºWAIT DISCº appears on the display
again. After the ºWAIT DISCº changes to the ºLOAD
DISCº, you can insert the next disc. Repeat this procedure
until you insert all the discs.
To cancel the operation, push the ºLOADº or ºDISCº button.
If you do not insert the discs within 15 seconds after pushing
the ºLOADº button and ºLOADº is displayed, the operation will
be canceled automatically.
NOTICE
Do not insert one disc stacked on top of another one or feed them in continuously, to prevent discs from getting
stuck in the player.
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 Ejecting a single disc:
1. Push the button under the ºDISC º or ºDISC
º
signal on the display to display the disc number you want
to eject.
2. Push the ºEJECTº button briefly.
At this time, the display shows ºEJECTº, and the indicators at
both ends of the slot as well as the disc number light up.
 Ejecting all the discs:
Push the ºEJECTº button until you hear a beep.
However, if you accidentally pushed the ºEJECTº button, push
the ºDISCº or ºLOADº button to insert the disc again.
Do not push in the disc which is being ejected forcibly.
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Type B
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When
you insert a compact disc, lightly push it in with the
label side up.
The disc player will grab the disc and slide it into place to play
it from the track 1 program.
As this is done, ºCDº appears on the display. Also, the track
number and elapsed playback time will appear on the display.
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To eject the compact disc, push the ºEJECTº button.
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AUDIO
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AM
Fading
± AM broadcasts are reflected by the upper
atmosphere ± especially at night. These reflected signals can
interfere with those received directly from the radio station,
causing the radio station to sound alternately strong and weak.
Station interference ± When a reflected signal and a signal
received directly from a radio station are very nearly the same
frequency, they can interfere with each other, making it dif ficult
to hear the broadcast.
Static ± AM is easily affected by external sources of electrical
noise, such as high tension power lines, lightening, or electrical
motors. This results in static. Caring for your cassette player and tapes
For the best performance for your cassette player and tapes:
Clean the tape head and other parts regularly.

A dirty tape head or tape path can decrease sound quality
and tangle your cassette tapes. The easiest way to clean
them is by using a cleaning tape. (A wet type is
recommended.)
Use high±quality cassettes:
 Low±quality cassette tapes can cause many problems,
including poor sound, inconsistent playing speed, and
constant auto±reversing. They can also get stuck or
tangled in the cassette player.
 Do not use a cassette if it has been damaged or tangled or
if its label is peeling off.
 Do not leave a cassette in the player if you are not listening
to it, especially if it is hot outside.
 Store cassettes in their cases and out of direct sunlight.
 Avoid using cassettes with a total playing time longer than
100 minutes (50 minutes per side). The tape used in these
cassettes is thin and could get stuck or tangled in the
cassette player.
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Correct
Wrong
Handle compact discs carefully, especially when you set
them into the player. Hold them on the edge and do not bend
them. A void getting fingerprints on them, particularly on the
shiny side.
 Dirt, scrapes, warping, pin holes, or other disc damage
could cause the player to skip or to repeat a section of a
track. (To see a pin hole, hold the disc up to the light.)
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To clean a compact disc: Wipe it with a soft, lint±free cloth
that has been dampened with water. Wipe in a straight line from
the center to the edge of the disc (not in a circle). Do not use
a conventional record cleaner or anti±static device.
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STARTING AND DRIVING
228When starting the engine, the key may seem stuck at the
ºLOCKº position. To free it, first be sure the key is pushed all
the way in, and then rock the steering wheel slightly while
turning the key gently.
If, in an emergency, you must turn the engine off while the
vehicle is moving, turn the key only to ºACCº.
CAUTION
For manual transmission:
Never remove the key when the vehicle is moving, as
this will lock the steering wheel and result in loss of
steering control.
PARKING BRAKE
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To set: Pull up the lever. For better holding power, first
depress the brake pedal and hold it while setting the
parking brake.
To release: Pull up the lever slightly (1) , press the lock
release button (2), and lower (3).
To remind you that the parking brake is set, the parking brake
reminder light in the instrument panel remains on until you
release the parking brake.
CAUTION
Before driving, make sure the parking brake is fully
released
and that the parking brake reminder light is off.
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HOW TO START THE ENGINE
Before cranking
1. Apply the parking brake firmly.
2. Turn off unnecessary lights and accessories.
3.Manual transmission : Press the clutch pedal to the floor
and shift the transmission into neutral. Hold the clutch pedal
to the floor until the engine is started. A starter safety device
will prevent the starter from operating if the clutch pedal is not
fully depressed.
Automatic transmission : Put the selector lever in ºPº. If you
need to restart the engine while the vehicle is moving, put the
selector lever in ºNº. A starter safety device will prevent the
starter from operating if the selector lever is in any drive
position.
4. For automatic transmission only :Depress the brake
pedal and hold it to the floor until driving off.
Starting the engine
Before starting the engine, be sure to follow the instructions in
ºBefore crankingº.
Normal starting procedure
The multiport fuel injection system/sequential multiport fuel
injection system in your engine automatically controls the
proper air±fuel mixture for starting. You can start a cold or hot
engine as follows:
1. With your foot off the accelerator pedal, crank the engine by
turning the key to ºSTARTº. Release it when the engine starts. 2. After the engine runs for about 10 seconds, you are ready
to drive.
If the weather is below freezing, let the engine warm up for a
few minutes before driving. Do not leave the vehicle while the
engine is warming up.
If the engine stalls ...
Simply restart it , using the correct procedure given in normal
starting.
If the engine will not start
See ºIf your vehicle will not startº on page 267.
NOTICE
Do not crank for more than 30 seconds at a time. This
may overheat the starter and wiring systems.
Do not race a cold engine.
If the engine becomes difficult to start or stallsfrequently, have the engine checked immediately.
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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) If you cannot shift the selector lever
(i) If the ºECT PWRº indicator light flashes
(a) Normal driving
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1ºPº (Park) position 2ºNº (Neutral) position
1. Start the engine as instructed in ºHow to start the
engineº on page 229.
The transmission must be in ºPº or ºNº. The engine will not start
in any drive position even if the ignition key is turned to
ºSTARTº.
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