instrument cluster Lexus ES300 1995 Switches

SWITCHES
U.S.A.
CANADA
16
HEADLIGHT AND TURN SIGNAL
SWITCH
To turn the lights on, twist the knob on the end of the lever.
FIRST CLICKSTOP: Only the parking, tail, license plate, side
marker and instrument panel lights turn on.
SECOND CLICKSTOP: Headlights also turn on.
Vehicles sold in U.S.A.: When the headlights are on, the
headlight indicator lights up in the instrument cluster.
Vehicles sold in Canada: When the tail lights are on, the tail
light indicator lights up in the instrument cluster.
The lights automatically turn off when the driver’s door is
opened with the ignition turned off. To turn them on again, turn
the ignition key to the “ON” position or actuate the headlight
switch. If you are going to park for over one week, make sure
the headlight switch is off.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 knob
is turned fully on.
Daytime Running Light System (Canada only)
The headlights turn on when the parking brake is released with
the engine started, even with the light switch in the “OFF”
position. They will not go off until the ignition switch is turned
off.
To turn on the other exterior lights and instrument panel lights,
twist the knob to the first clickstop.
Under the daytime running light system, the headlights turn on
at reduced intensity. Twist the knob to the second clickstop to
turn to full intensity for driving at night.
NOTICE:
To prevent the battery from being discharged, do not
leave the lights on longer than necessary when the
engine is not running.

SWITCHES
17 For high beam, push the lever forward. Pull it back for low
beam. For the headlight flasher, pull it further back.
A blue light in the instrument cluster indicates high beam or
headlight flasher is on.
The headlight flasher works even when the headlight switch is
off.
For signaling turns, move the lever up or down in the
conventional manner.
The ignition key must be in the “ON” position.The turn signal is self-cancelling after a turn, but after a lane
change, you may have to cancel it by hand. You can also signal
a lane change by moving the turn signal lever partway and
holding it there. If the green light in the instrument cluster
flashes faster than normal, it indicates that the front or rear turn
signal bulb has burned out. If this indicator light does not come
on, the fuse or the indicator light itself has probably failed. You
may change headlight beam even while the turn signal lights
are flashing.
FOG LIGHT SWITCH
To turn on the fog lights, turn the switch to the “ON”
position. The fog lights come on only when the headlights
are on low beam.

SWITCHES
Mist wiper
operation
Interval
adjusterWasher on
Intermittent
operation
Low speed
High speed
18
WINDSHIELD WIPER AND WASHER
SWITCH
Windshield wiper operations
To turn the wipers on, move the lever down. To make the
washer squirt, push the button on the end of the lever.
The ignition key must be in the “ON” position.
For mist wiper operation (a single wipe), pull the lever toward
you and release it.
The interval adjuster lets you adjust the wiping time interval
between wiper sweeps if the wiper lever is in the “INT” position.
Twist the lever upward to increase the time between sweeps,
and downward to decrease it.Also, the wipers will automatically operate a couple of times
after the washer squirts even with the lever in the “OFF”
position.
Vehicles sold in U.S.A.: If the washer does not work, check
to see whether the washer tank is empty. For information on
adding washer fluid, see “Adding washer fluid” on page 199.
Vehicles sold in Canada: The low washer fluid warning light
in the instrument cluster comes on when the fluid level in the
tank becomes nearly empty. For information on adding washer
fluid, see “Adding washer fluid” on page 199.
In cold weather, warm the windshield with the defroster before
using the washer. This will help prevent icing, which could
block your vision.
NOTICE:
Do not operate the wipers if the windshield is dry. It may
scratch the glass.
Shifting the windshield wiper position
The wiper blades retract under the hood when the wipers are
turned off. If retraction is obstructed by snow, etc., at the
bottom of the windshield, the wipers should be shifted from the
retracted position to the rest position above the hood level.
When the snow season is over, manually return the wipers to
the retracted position following the procedure given below.

SWITCHES
204. Turn the ignition switch on. The windshield wipers will
then shift position in accordance with the position of the
connector.
Before closing the hood, check to see that you have not
forgotten any tools, etc. Then lower the hood and make sure
it locks into place. If necessary, press down gently on the front
edge to lock it.
If you are unable to shift the position of windshield wipers,
contact your Lexus dealer.
HEADLIGHT CLEANER SWITCH
(CANADA ONLY)
To spray fluid on the headlights, push the switch with the
headlights on.
The ignition key must be in the “ON” position.
The low washer fluid warning light in the instrument cluster
comes on when the fluid level in the tank becomes nearly
empty. For information on adding washer fluid, see “Adding
washer fluid” on page 199.
NOTICE:
Do not turn the headlight cleaner on with the tank empty.
It may cause the cleaner motor to overheat.