battery Lexus ES300 1997 Instruments And Controls: Switches

SWITCHES
17 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
ªOFFº 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.
When setting the knob to the third clickstop (ºAUTOº), the
headlights will automatically adjust to full intensity and/or
turn on the other lights depending on the darkness of the
surroundings. Likewise, as the surroundings become
brighter, the headlights will turn to reduced intensity,
ultimately turning off the other lights.
NOTICE
To prevent the battery from being discharged, do
not leave the lights on longer than necessary when
the engine is not running.
HEADLIGHT DIMMER AND TURN
SIGNAL SWITCH
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.

SWITCHES
22
CAUTION!
Since the mirror surfaces high temperatures, keep
your hands off them when the switch is on.
If further defrosting or defogging is desired, simply actuate
the switch again. When the surface has cleared, push the
switch once again to turn the defogger off. Continuous use
may cause the battery to discharge, especially during
stop±and±go driving. The defogger is not designed to dry
rain water or to melt snow.
If the outside rear view mirrors are heavily coated with ice,
use a spray de±icer before operating the switch.
NOTICE
When cleaning the inside of the rear window, be
careful not to scratch or damage the heater wires.
To prevent the battery from being discharged, do
not operate the defogger continuously longer
than necessary.
POWER WINDOW SWITCHES

For driver's window
For front passenger's window
For left rear window
For right rear window
To raise or lower the windows, use the switch on each
door. The passengers' windows can also be controlled
by the switches on the driver's door.
The ignition key must be in the ªONº position. However, even
if the ignition key is turned to the ªACCº or ªLOCKº position,
the window can be operated until any of the doors is opened
(or for about 45 seconds).

SWITCHES
24
CAUTION!
To avoid serious personal injury, you must do the
following.
Always make sure the head, hands and other
parts of the body of all occupants are kept
completely inside the vehicle before you close the
power windows. If someone's ncek, head or
hands gets caught in a closing window, it could
result in a serious injury. When anyone closes the
power windows, be sure that they operate the
windows safely.
When small children are in the vehicle, never let
them use the power window switches without
supervision. Use the window lock switch to
prevent them from making unexpected use of the
switches.
Never leave small children alone in the vehicle,
especially with the ignition key still inserted. They
could use the power window switches and get
trapped in a window. Unattended children can
become involved in serious accidents.
EMERGENCY FLASHER SWITCH
To turn on the emergency flashers, push the switch.
All the turn signal lights will flash. The emergency flashers
will work with the engine running or off and with or without the
ignition key.
Turn on the emergency flashers to warn other drivers if you
must stop your vehicle where it might be a traffic hazard.
Always pull your vehicle as far off the road as possible.
The turn signal light switch will not work when the emergency
flashers are in operation.
NOTICE
To prevent the battery from being discharged, do
not leave the switch on longer than necessary when
the engine is not running.

SWITCHES
25
SEAT HEATER SWITCHES

For driver's seatFor front passenger's seat
To turn on the seat heater, push the switch.
The ignition key must be in the ªONº position.
CAUTION!
Occupants must use caution when operating the
seat heater because it may make them feel too hot
or cause burns at low temperatures (erythema,
varicella). Use extra caution for:
Baby, small child, elderly person, sick person or
handicapped person
Persons who have delicate skin
Persons who are exhausted
Persons who have taken alcohol or drugs which
induce sleep (sleeping drug, cold remedy, etc.)
To prevent the seat overheating, do not use the seat
heater with a blanket, cushion, or other insulating
objects which cover the seat.
NOTICE
Do not put unevenly weighted objects on the seat
and do not stick sharp objects (needles, nails,
etc.) into the seat.
When cleaning the seats, do not use organic
substances (paint thinner, benzine, alcohol,
gasoline, etc.). They may damage the heater and
seat surface.
To prevent the battery from being discharging,
turn the switches on when the engine is running.