headlight Lexus ES300 1999 Owner's Manuals (in English)

For detailed information, refer to the description given in each section\
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PICTORIAL INDEX
viii
Page
1 Door lock switch and power windowswitches 25, 39 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2 Headlight, turn signal and fog light switch 28
3 Power rear view mirror control switch 120 . . .
4 Instrument panel light control 65
. . . . . . . . . . . .
5 Trunk lid opener 99
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6 Fuel filler door opener 100
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7 Hood lock release lever 96
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
8 Parking brake 259
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
9 Windshield wiper and washer switch 33 . . . . .
10 Cruise control switch 274
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page
11 Vehicle skid control system off switch or
Traction control system off switch 278, 284 . .
12 Emergency flasher switch 45
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
13 Clock 76
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
14 Car audio 213
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
15 Automatic air conditioning controls 200 . . . . .
16 Ashtray 76
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
17 Automatic transmission selector lever 261 . . .
18 Seat heater switches 46
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
19 Electronic modulated suspension
control switch 278 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
20 Glovebox/CD automatic changer 81/232 . . . . .

For detailed information, refer to the description given in each section\
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PICTORIAL INDEX
x
Page
1 Engine coolant temperature gauge 52. . . . . . .
2 Tachometer 54
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3 Turn signal indicator light 32
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4 Automatic transmission indicator lights 261 .
5 Overdrive off indicator light 264
. . . . . . . . . . . . .
6 Odometer and trip meter 54
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7 ODO/TRIP knob 54
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
8 Fuel gauge 50
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
9 Vehicle skid control system warning light 63 .
10 Cruise control indicator light 274
. . . . . . . . . . .
11 Rear light failure warning light 62
. . . . . . . . . . .
12 Seat belt reminder light 60
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
13 Brake system warning light 58
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page
14 Discharge warning light
61
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
15 Low oil pressure warning light 61
. . . . . . . . . . .
16 Slip indicator light 278
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
17 Headlight indicator light 28
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
18 Headlight high beam indicator light 31 . . . . . .
19 Open door warning light 62
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
20 Low engine oil level warning light 62 . . . . . . . .
21 Malfunction indicator lamp 62
. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
22 Vehicle skid control system off
indicator light 282 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
23 Anti±lock brake system warning light 62 . . . . .
24 SRS warning light 60
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
25 Low washer fluid warning light 63
. . . . . . . . . . .
26 Low fuel level warning light 63
. . . . . . . . . . . . . .

For detailed information, refer to the description given in each section\
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PICTORIAL INDEX
xii
Page
1 Engine coolant temperature gauge 52. . . . . . .
2 Tachometer 54
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3 Turn signal indicator light 32
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4 Automatic transmission indicator lights 261 .
5 Overdrive off indicator light 264
. . . . . . . . . . . . .
6 Odometer and trip meter 54
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7 ODO/TRIP knob 54
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
8 Fuel gauge 50
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
9 Vehicle skid control system warning light 63 .
10 Cruise control indicator light 274
. . . . . . . . . . .
11 Rear light failure warning light 62
. . . . . . . . . . .
12 Seat belt reminder light 60
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
13 Brake system warning light 58
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page
14 Discharge warning light
61
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
15 Low oil pressure warning light 61
. . . . . . . . . . .
16 Slip indicator light 278
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
17 Tail light indicator light 28
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
18 Headlight high beam indicator light 31 . . . . . .
19 Open door warning light 62
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
20 Low engine oil level warning light 62 . . . . . . . .
21 Malfunction indicator lamp 62
. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
22 Vehicle skid control system off
indicator light 282 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
23 Anti±lock brake system warning light 62 . . . . .
24 SRS warning light 60
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
25 Low washer fluid warning light 63
. . . . . . . . . . .
26 Low fuel level warning light 63
. . . . . . . . . . . . . .

For detailed information, refer to the description given in each section\
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PICTORIAL INDEX
xiv
Page
1 Engine coolant temperature gauge 52. . . . . . .
2 Tachometer 54
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3 Turn signal indicator light 32
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4 Automatic transmission indicator lights 261 .
5 Overdrive off indicator light 264
. . . . . . . . . . . . .
6 Odometer and trip meter 54
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7 ODO/TRIP knob 54
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
8 Fuel gauge 50
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
9 Cruise control indicator light 274
. . . . . . . . . . .
10 Rear light failure warning light 62
. . . . . . . . . . .
11 Seat belt reminder light 60
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
12 Brake system warning light 58
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13 Discharge warning light
61
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
14 Low oil pressure warning light 61
. . . . . . . . . . .
15 Slip indicator light 278
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
16 Headlight indicator light 28
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
17 Headlight high beam indicator light 31 . . . . . .
18 Open door warning light 62
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
19 Low engine oil level warning light 62 . . . . . . . .
20 Malfunction indicator lamp 62
. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
21 Traction control system off
indicator/warning light 63 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
22 Anti±lock brake system warning light 62 . . . . .
23 SRS warning light 60
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
24 Low washer fluid warning light 63
. . . . . . . . . . .
25 Low fuel level warning light 63
. . . . . . . . . . . . . .

For detailed information, refer to the description given in each section\
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PICTORIAL INDEX
xvi
Page
1 Engine coolant temperature gauge 52. . . . . . .
2 Tachometer 54
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3 Turn signal indicator light 32
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4 Automatic transmission indicator lights 261 .
5 Overdrive off indicator light 264
. . . . . . . . . . . . .
6 Odometer and trip meter 54
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7 ODO/TRIP knob 54
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
8 Fuel gauge 50
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
9 Cruise control indicator light 274
. . . . . . . . . . .
10 Rear light failure warning light 62
. . . . . . . . . . .
11 Seat belt reminder light 60
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
12 Brake system warning light 58
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13 Discharge warning light
61
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
14 Low oil pressure warning light 61
. . . . . . . . . . .
15 Slip indicator light 278
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
16 Tail light indicator light 28
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
17 Headlight high beam indicator light 31 . . . . . .
18 Open door warning light 62
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
19 Low engine oil level warning light 62 . . . . . . . .
20 Malfunction indicator lamp 62
. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
21 Traction control system off
indicator/warning light 63 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
22 Anti±lock brake system warning light 62 . . . . .
23 SRS warning light 60
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
24 Low washer fluid warning light 63
. . . . . . . . . . .
25 Low fuel level warning light 63
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PICTORIAL INDEX
xviii
EXTERIOR VIEW
Page
1 Rear window defogger 38
2 Trunk lid98
. . . . . . . . . . . . .
3 Tire and wheel 397 . . . . . .
4 Windshield wiper and
washer 33, 432 . . . . . . . . . .
5 Hood 96
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6 Moon roof 103
. . . . . . . . . .
7 Outside rear view mirror .
11 9
8 Fuel filler door 100 . . . . . .
9 Door 21
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
10 Headlights 28, 435 . . . . . . .
For detailed information, refer to the description givenin each section.

BASIC OPERATION
1
QUICK REFERENCE
Driver's seat2
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Steering wheel 2
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Automatic transmission 3
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Headlight and turn signal switch 4
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wiper switch 5
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

BE004
BE004
Parking, tail, license plate,
side marker and instrument
panel lights turn on.
Headlights turn of at full
intensity.
Automatic light control
Parking, tail, license plate,
side marker and instrument
panel lights turn on.
Headlights also turn on.
Automatic light control
BE005
BE006
High beam
Headlight flasher
Right or left turn
Lane change
(Right or left)
BASIC OPERATION ± QUICK REFERENCE
4
4. HEADLIGHT AND TURN
SIGNAL SWITCH

HEADLIGHT SWITCH
With the ignition OFF
With the engine started and parking
brake released

TURN SIGNAL SWITCH

SECTION 1 ± 2
28
INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
Switches
Headlight switch28
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Headlight dimmer and turn signal switch 31
. . . . . . . . . .
Fog light switch 33
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Windshield wiper and washer switch 33
. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear window and outside rear view mirror defogger
switch 38
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
. . .
Power window switches 39
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Emergency flasher switch 45
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seat heater switches 46
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HEADLIGHT SWITCH
12E001±1

SWITCHES
29
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.
THIRD CLICKSTOP (ºAUTOº): The headlights and all
other lights automatically turn on depending on the
darkness of the surroundings.
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.
Manually twist the knob to the second clickstop to
turn on the headlights if they are needed
immediately when entering a dark tunnel, parking
structure, etc. 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.
12E002