tow Lexus ES300 1997 Gauges, Meters And Service Reminders

GAUGES, METERS, AND SERVICE REMINDER INDICATORS
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Idling for a long period with the air conditioning on in
stop±and±go traffic.
Towing a trailer.
NOTICE
Do not remove the thermostat in the engine
cooling system as this may cause the engine to
overheat. The thermostat is designed to control
the flow of coolant to keep the temperature of the
engine within the specified operating range.
Do not continue driving with an overheated
engine. See ªIf your vehicle overheatsº on page
165.
TACHOMETER
The tachometer indicates engine speed in thousands of
rpm (revolutions per minute). Use it while driving to
prevent engine overrevving.
Driving with the engine turning too fast causes excessive
engine wear and poor fuel econmy. Remember, in most
cases the slower the engine speed, the greater the fuel
economy.
NOTICE
Do not let the indicator needle get into the red zone.
This may cause severe engine damage.

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(g) Take vehicle to Lexus
dealer.
(h) Take vehicle to Lexus
dealer.
(i) Close all doors.
(j) Replace bulb.
(k) Take vehicle to Lexus
dealer.
(l) Add washer fluid.
(m) Low fuel level Fill up tank.
warning light
(n) Key reminder buzzer Remove key.or (f) Add engine oil.
(a) Brake System Warning Light
This light has the following two functions:
Parking brake reminder
If this light is on, make sure the parking brake is fully
released. The light should go off.
Low brake fluid level warning
If this light comes on and stays on while you are driving, slow
down and pull off the road. Then stop the vehicle carefully.
Remember that stopping distance and pedal effort may be
increased. There may be a problem somewhere in the brake
system. Check the fluid level of the see±through reservior.
To make sure the psrking brake had not caused the warning
light to come on, check that the parking brake is fully
released.
If the brake fluid is low ...
At a safe place, test your brakes by starting and stopping.
If you judge that the brakes still work adequately, drive
cautiously to your nearest dealer or shop for repairs.
If the brakes are not working, have the vehicle towed in for
repairs. (For towing information, see page 172.)
CAUTION!
It is dangerous to continue driving normally when
the brake fluid level is low.