Indicator Lexus ES300 1999 s (in English) Owner's Guide

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CAUTION
It is dangerous to continue driving normally when the
brake fluid level is low.

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Have
the warning system checked by your Lexus dealer.
(b) Seat Belt Reminder Light and Buzzer
Once the ignition key is turned to ºONº or ºSTARTº, the
reminder light and buzzer come on if the driver's seat
belt is not fastened. Unless the driver fastens the belt,
the light stays on and the buzzer stops after about 4 to
8 seconds.
(c) SRS Warning Light
The indicator comes on when the ignition key is
turned to the ºACCº or ºONº position. It goes off
after about 6 seconds. This means the SRS is
operating properly.
The SRS warning light system monitors the airbag
sensor assemblies, front airbag sensors, inflators, seat
belt pretensioners, warning light, interconnecting wiring
and power sources.
If either of the following conditions occurs, this indicates
a malfunction somewhere in the parts monitored by the
warning light system. Contact your Lexus dealer as
soon as possible to service the vehicle.
The light does not come on as described above.
 The light stays on or flashes.
 The light comes on or starts flashing while driving.
If the light stays on, it indicates that the driver and front
passenger airbags fail. If the light flashes, the side
airbags and/or seat belt pretensioners fail.

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(d) Discharge Warning Light
This light warns that the battery is being discharged.
If it comes on while you are driving, stop the vehicle, turn
off the engine, and check for the cause. Look first at the
engine drive belt.
If it is loose or broken, the generator will not charge
the battery properly.
 If the belt is O.K., there is a problem somewhere in the
charging system.
The engine ignition will continue to operate, however,
until the battery is discharged. Turn off the air
conditioning, blower, radio, etc., and drive directly to the
nearest Lexus dealer or repair shop.
NOTICE
Do not continue driving if the engine drive belt is broken or loose.
(e) Low Oil Pressure Warning Light
This light warns that the engine oil pressure is too low.
If it flickers or stays on while you are driving, pull off the
road to a safe place and stop the engine immediately.
Call a Lexus dealer or qualified repair shop for
assistance.
The light may occasionally flicker when the engine is
idling or it may come on briefly after a hard stop. There
is no cause for concern if it then goes out when the
engine is accelerated slightly.
The light may come on when the oil level is extremely
low. It is not designed to indicate low oil level, and the
oil level must be checked using the oil level dipstick.
NOTICE
Do not drive the vehicle with the warning light on± even for one block. It may ruin the engine.

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(f) Low Engine Oil Level Warning Light
This light warns that the engine oil level is too low. Add
oil as soon as possible. (For instructions, see ºChecking
the engine oil levelº on page 378.)
While driving on steep inclines or rough roads which
causes the vehicle to substantially sway or on curves,
this light may come on due to the movement of engine
oil in the engine.
NOTICE
Continued engine operation with low engine oilwill damage the engine.
(g) Malfunction Indicator Lamp
This lamp comes on in the following cases.
a. The fuel tank is completely empty. (See ºFuel gaugeº
on page 50 for instructions.)
b. The fuel tank cap is not tightened securely. (See
ºFuel tank capº on page 100 for instructions.)
c. There is a problem somewhere in your engine or
automatic transmission electrical system.
If it comes on while you are driving in case ºc.º, have your
vehicle checked/repaired by your Lexus dealer as soon
as possible.
(h) ºABSº Warning Light
This light warns that there is a problem somewhere in
your anti±lock brake system.
If the light comes on while you are driving, have your
vehicle checked by your Lexus dealer as soon as
possible.
The light will come on when the ignition key is turned to
ºONº, and will go off after about a few seconds.
When the ºABSº warning light is on (and the brake
system warning light is off), the brake system operates
conventionally but anti±lock brake system is not
assisting brake performance so that the wheels could
lock up during a sudden brake or braking on slippery
road surfaces.
(i) Open Door Warning Light
This light remains on until all the doors are completely
closed.
(j) Rear Light Failure Warning Light
If this light comes on when the headlight switch is turned
on (at the first or second clickstop), it indicates that one
or more of the tail lights are burned out.
If it comes on when the brake pedal is depressed, one
or more stop lights are burned out.
Have defective bulbs replaced as soon as possible.

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(k) Vehicle Skid Control System WarningLights (Vehicles with Vehicle Skid
Control System only)
These lights warn that when there is a problem
somewhere in the vehicle skid control system or traction
control system.
If the ºVSCº warning light and ºVSC OFFº indicator light
come on, have your vehicle checked by Lexus dealer as
soon as possible.
The lights will come on when the ignition key is turned to
ºONº, and will go off after about a few seconds.
If the ºVSCº warning light and ºVSC OFFº indicator light
come on, the vehicle skid control system and traction
control system do not work. However, as conventional
braking operates when applied, there is no problem to
continue your driving.
(l) ºTRAC OFFº Indicator/Warning Light (Vehicles with Traction Control
System only)
This light comes on when the ignition key is turned to
ºONº, and will go off after a few seconds. This means
that the system is operating properly.
If the light comes on or flashes, this indicates a
malfunction in the traction control system. Contact your
Lexus dealer as soon as possible to service the vehicle.
(m) Low Washer Fluid Warning Light
This light comes on when the fluid level in the tank
becomes nearly empty. F ill the tank as soon as possible.
(n) Low Fuel Level Warning Light
This light comes on when the fuel level in the tank
becomes nearly empty. F ill the tank as soon as possible.
On inclines or curves, due to the movement of fuel in the
tank, the low fuel level warning light may come on earlier
than usual.
(o) Key Reminder Buzzer
This buzzer reminds you to remove the key when you
open the driver's door with the ignition key in the ºACCº
or ºLOCKº position.

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How to check all the service reminder
indicators
(except the low fuel level warning light):
1. Apply the parking brake.
2. Open the door.
The following service reminder indicator should come
on. It goes off when you close the door completely.
3. Turn the ignition key to ºACCº.
The following service reminder indicator should come
on. It goes off after 6 seconds.
4. Turn the ignition key to ºONº.
The following service reminder indicators should come
on.
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and
The following service reminder indicators go off after a
few seconds.
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5. Turn the ignition key to ºSTARTº.
The following service reminder indicators should come
on.

If any service reminder indicator or warning buzzer does
not function, either the bulb is burned out or circuit is in
need of repair. Have it checked by your Lexus dealer as
soon as possible.

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INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTCONTROL
13E005
To adjust the brightness of the instrument panel
lights, turn the knob.

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INTERIOR EQUIPMENT
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The
HomeLink
 has 3 buttons and can be
programmed to operate 3 separate devices.
Prepare the HomeLink
 for programming by
erasing all codes or the memorized data
programmed by the former owner. Follow the
procedure in º(c) Erasing the garage door opener
memoryº.
1. Decide which one of the 3 buttons you want to
program. Push and hold down the button for about 20
seconds until the indicator light begins to flash. While
holding this button, follow steps º2º and º3º. 2. Bring the hand held garage door opener within about
25 mm (1 in.) of the button being programmed and push
the button on the hand held garage door opener. The
signal from the hand held garage door opener is sent to
the vehicle's opener.
3. When the frequency and code is registered, the
indicator light flashes rapidly. At this point, you can
release both buttons.
4. To program the remaining buttons, repeat steps º1º
through º3º.
If you want to replace an existing program with a new
program, select the button you want to
program. Follow
the procedure from step 1.
If the transmitter has a ºrolling code featureº, it is
necessary to program the in±garage receiver after
programming HomeLink
.
1. Locate the ºtrainingº or ºlearningº button on the
in±garage receiver and push and release this
button. Location of the button may vary by the
garage door opener manufacturer.
2. Firmly push and release the trained HomeLink

button 2 times (some garage door manufacturer
may require you to push the HomeLink button up
to 3 times) to complete the process.
The garage door should now operate when the
HomeLink
 button is pushed.

INTERIOR EQUIPMENT
84Do not use the HomeLink
 universal transmitter with
any garage door opener that lacks the safety stop and
reverse feature as required by Federal Safety
Standards. This includes any garage door opener
model manufactured before April 1, 1982.
CAUTION
When programming or operating the garage door
opener, make sure there is no one around the moving
door. It is dangerous if someone is caught.
(b) Operating the garage door opener
Push the appropriate button to activate the garage door
opener. The indicator light comes on. The garage door
opener continues to send the signal for up to 20 seconds
as long as the button is pushed.
(c) Erasing the garage door opener memory
Push and hold down the 2 outside buttons for about 20
seconds until the indicator light flashes. All memorized
data will be erased. FCC ID: CB2V94800
CANADA: 1763 102 264
This device complies with FCC Rules part 15.
Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) This device may not cause
harmful interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference that may be received,
including interference that may cause undesired
operation. WARNING: This transmitter has
been tested and complies with FCC and
DOC/MDC rules. Changes or modifications
not expressly approved by the partly
responsible for compliance could void the
user's authority to operate the device.