Lexus ES300 2002 Owner's Manuals (in English)

CHASSIS
318Warning: The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on
braking (straight ahead) traction tests and does not include
cornering (turning) traction.
Temperature A, B, C The temperature grades are A (the
highest), B, and C, representing the tire’s resistance to the
generation
of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested
under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory
test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the
material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and
excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure. The
grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all
passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor
Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A represent
higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel than
the minimum required by law.
Warning: The temperature grade for this tire established for a
tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded. Excessive
speed, underinflation, or excessive loading, either separately
or in combination, can cause heat buildup and possible tire
failure.
Tire selection
When replacing a tire, use only the same size and
construction as originally installed and with the same or
greater load capacity.
Using any other size or type of tire may seriously affect
handling, ride, speedometer/odometer calibration, ground
clearance, and clearance between the body and tires or snow
chains.
Do not mix radial, belted, or conventional tires on your
vehicle.
Do not use tires or wheels other than the manufacturer’s
recommended size.
It can cause dangerous handling characteristics, resulting in
loss of control. If you need to change from conventional tires
to radial tires or vice versa, replace them as a set.

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INSTALLING SNOW TIRES ANDCHAINS
When to use snow tires or chains
Snow tires or chains are recommended when driving on
snow or ice.
On wet or dry roads, conventional or radial tires provide better
traction than snow or studded tires.
Snow tire selection
If you need snow tires, select the same size, construction
and load capacity as the original tires on your Lexus.
Do not use tires other than stated above. Since your vehicle
has radial tires as original equipment, make sure your snow
tires also have radial construction. Do not install studded tires
without first checking local regulations for possible restrictions.
Snow tire installation
Snow tires should be installed on all wheels.
Installing snow tires on the front wheels only can lead to an
excessive difference in road grip capability between the front
and rear tires which could cause loss of vehicle control.
CAUTION
Snow tires should be inflated to the same pressure as
the original tires.
 Never drive over 120 km/h (75 mph) with any type of
snow tires.
Tire chain selection
Regulations regarding the use of tire chains vary
according to location or type of road. Always check the
local regulations before installing chains.
Use SAE Class “S” type radial tire chains, with the exception
of radial cable chains or Vbar type chains.
Chain installation
Install the chains on the front tires as tightly as possible.
Do not use tire chains on the rear tires. Retighten chains
after driving 0.5 1.0 km (1/4 1/2 mile).
When installing chains on your tires, carefully follow the
instructions of the chain manufacturer.

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CAUTION
Do not exceed 50 km/h (30 mph) or the chain
manufacturer’s recommended speed limit,
whichever is lower.
 Drive carefully avoiding bumps, holes, and sharp
turns, which may cause the vehicle to bounce.
 Avoid sharp turns or lockedwheel braking, as use of
chains may adversely affect vehicle handling.
 When driving with chains installed, be sure to drive
carefully. Slow down before entering the curves to
avoid losing control of the vehicle. Otherwise an
accident may occur.
REPLACING WHEELS
When to replace your wheels
If you have wheel damage such as bending, cracks or
heavy corrosion, the wheel should be replaced.
If you fail to replace damaged wheels, a tire may slip off a wheel
or cause loss of handling control.
Replacement with used wheels is not recommended as they
may have been subjected to rough treatment or high mileage
and could fail without warning. Also, bent wheels which have
been straightened may have hidden structural damage and
therefore should not be used. Never use an inner tube in a
leaking wheel which is designed for a tubeless tire.
Wheel selection
When replacing wheels, care should be taken to ensure
that they are equivalent to those removed in load capacity,
diameter, rim width, and offset.
Correct replacement wheels are available at your Lexus
dealer.
A wheel of a different size or type may adversely affect
handling, wheel and bearing life, brake cooling,
speedometer/odometer calibration, stopping ability, headlight
aim, bumper height, vehicle ground clearance, and tire or snow
chain clearance to the body and chassis.

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ALUMINUM WHEEL PRECAUTIONS
When installing aluminum wheels, check that the wheel
nuts are tight after driving your vehicle the first 1600 km
(1000 miles).
 If you have rotated, repaired, or changed your tires, check
that the wheel nuts are still tight after driving 1600 km (1000
miles).
 When using tire chains, be careful not to damage the
aluminum wheels.
 Use only the Lexus wheel nuts and wrench designed for
your aluminum wheels.
 When balancing your wheels, use only Lexus balance
weights or equivalent and a plastic or rubber hammer.
 As with any wheel, periodically check your aluminum
wheels for damage. If damaged, replace immediately.
SUSPENSION AND CHASSIS
CAUTION
Do not modify the suspension/chassis with lift kits,
spacers, springs, etc. It can cause dangerous handling
characteristics, resulting in loss of control.

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SECTION 6 – 4
323
SERVICE PROCEDURES AND
SPECIFICATIONS
Electrical components
Specifications324
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Checking battery condition 329
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Battery recharging precautions 332
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Checking and replacing the blade type fuses 332
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Checking the cartridge type fuses 335
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Adding washer fluid 336
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Checking the headlight aim 336
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Replacing light bulbs 338
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ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS
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SPECIFICATIONS
FUSE LOCATIONS
64E092
 1 2 Engine compartment
3 Driver’s side instrument panel FUSES
64E119
1
Engine compartment

ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS
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64E101
2Engine compartment
64E102
3Driver’s side instrument panel

ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS
326
No.FUSEAMPERECIRCUIT
1 ABS NO.47.5
Antilock brake system,
vehicle skid control system,
traction control system, brake
assist system
2 A/F25Multiport fuel injection
system/sequential multiport
fuel injection system
3 DOOR125
Multiplex communication
system (power door lock
system, autodoor locking
system, wireless remote
control system)
4 TEL5No circuit
5 AM230All components in “IGN” and
“IG2” fuses and starting system
6 EFI20Multiport fuel injection
system/sequential multiport
fuel injection system
7 ALTS5Charging system
8 HEAD LHUPR10Lefthand headlight (high
beam)
9 ETCS10Multiport fuel injection
system/sequential multiport
fuel injection system
10 HORN10Horns
11 IGN15Starting system
12 HEAD RH UPR10Righthand headlight (high
beam)
No.FUSEAMPERECIRCUIT
13 HAZ15Emergency flashers
14 D.C.C30All components in “ECUB”,
“RAD NO.1” and “DOME” fuses
15 IG210
Multiport fuel injection
system/sequential multiport
fuel injection system, SRS
airbag system, front seat belt
pretensioners, cruise control
system
16 ST5Starting system
17 ADJ PDL30Power adjustable pedals
18 CDS30Electric cooling fan
19 ABS NO.240
Antilock brake system,
vehicle skid control system,
traction control system, brake
assist system
20 MAIN40
All components in “HEAD LH
LWR”, “HEAD RH LWR”, “HEAD
LH UPR”, “HEAD RH UPR” and
“DRL” fuses
21 ABS NO.340
Antilock brake system,
vehicle skid control system,
traction control system, brake
assist system
22 HTR50Air conditioning system
23 RDI30Electric cooling fan

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24 SPARE5Spare fuse
25 SPARE10Spare fuse
No.FUSEAMPERECIRCUIT
26 ABS NO.160
All components in “RDI FAN”,
“ABS NO.2”, “ABS NO.3”,
“CDS”, “HTR (50 A)” and “ADJ
PDL” fuses and antilock brake
system, vehicle skid control
system, traction control
system, brake assist system
27 ALT120
All components in “DEF”, “PWR
NO.1”, “PWR NO.2”, “PWR
NO.3”, “PWR NO.4”, “STOP”,
“DOOR NO.2”, “OBD”, “PWR
SEAT”, “FUEL OPEN”, “FOG”,
“AMP”, “PANEL”, “TAIL”,
“AM1”, “CIG”, “POWER
POINT”, “RAD NO.2”,
“ECUACC”, “GAUGE1”,
“GAUGE2”, “ECUIG”,
“WIPER”, “WASHER”, “HTR
(10 A)”, “SEAT HTR”, and
“SUNSHADE” fuses
28 SPARE15Spare fuse
29 A/C10Air conditioning system
30 DRL5Daytime running light system
31 HEAD RH
LW R15Righthand headlight (low
beam)
32 HEAD LHLW R15Lefthand headlight (low
beam) and front fog lights
No.FUSEAMPERECIRCUIT
33 ECUB10
Multiplex communication
system (power door lock
system, security system,
autodoor locking system,
automatic light control system,
headlight delay off system, tail
light auto cut system,
illuminated entry system,
daytime running light system,
wireless remote control
system) air conditioning
system, electronic modulated
suspension, driving position
memory system
34 DOME7.5
Ignition switch light, interior
light, personal lights, foot
lights, door courtesy lights,
trunk light, vanity lights, garage
door opener, clock, outside
temperature gauge,
multiinformation display
35 CIG15Cigarette lighter
36 ECUACC5
Power rear view mirrors, clock,
multiinformation display,
driving position memory
system
37 RAD NO.210Car audio system, navigation
system