automatic transmission Lexus ES300 2002 Owner's Manuals (in English)

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PICTORIAL INDEX
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1
Door lock switch and power window
switches 21, 38
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2 Driving position memory switches 150
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3 Power rear view mirror control switches 100 . . . . . .
4 Side vents 168
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5 Instrument panel light control dial 59
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6 Headlight, turn signal and
fog light switches 26, 28, 31, 32
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7 Multiinformation display control switches 57 . . . .
8 Ignition switch 220
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9 Wiper and washer switches 32
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10 Seat heater switches 42
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11 Emergency flasher switch 41
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12 Clock 65
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13 Car audio 172, 193
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14 Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light 51 . . . . .
15 Security indicator light 12, 154
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16 Glove box
68
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17 Automatic air conditioning controls 158
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18 Rear window and outside rear view mirror
defogger switch 37 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
19 Ashtray 66
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20 Automatic transmission selector lever 223 . . . . . . . .
21 Rear electric sunshade switch 77
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22 Electronic modulated suspension
control switch 233 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
23 Traction control system off switch 234
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24 Cruise control switch 230
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25 Power adjustable pedals switch 98
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26 Parking brake pedal 221
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27 Auxiliary box 74
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28 Hood lock release lever 82
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29 Trunk lid opener 83
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30 Fuel filler door opener 85
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PICTORIAL INDEX
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Tachometer 47
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2 Traction control system off indicator light 234 . . . .
3 Vehicle skid control system/traction control
system warning light 55
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4 Headlight indicator light 26
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5 Headlight high beam indicator light 31
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6 Turn signal indicator light 31
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7 Fog light indicator light 32
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8 Cruise control indicator light 230
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9 Slip indicator light 234, 236
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10 Automatic headlight leveling system
warning light 55 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
11 Low fuel level warning light 55
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12 Automatic transmission indicator lights 223 . . . . . .
13 Engine coolant temperature gauge 46
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14 Odometer and trip meter
48
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15 Trip meter reset knob 48
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16 Fuel gauge 46
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17 Low washer fluid warning light 55
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18 Low engine oil level warning light 52
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19 Multiinformation display 57
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20 Rear light failure warning light 55
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21 Low engine oil pressure warning light 52
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22 Brake system warning light 50
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23 Antilock brake system warning light 53
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24 Driver’s seat belt reminder light 50
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25 Discharge warning light 51
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26 SRS warning light 51
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27 Open door warning light 55
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28 Malfunction indicator lamp 52
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PICTORIAL INDEX
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Tachometer 47
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2 Traction control system off indicator light 234 . . . .
3 Vehicle skid control system/traction control
system warning light 55
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4 Tail light indicator light 28
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5 Headlight high beam indicator light 31
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6 Turn signal indicator light 31
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7 Fog light indicator light 32
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8 Cruise control indicator light 230
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9 Slip indicator light 234, 236
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10 Automatic headlight leveling system
warning light 55 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
11 Low fuel level warning light 55
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12 Automatic transmission indicator lights 223 . . . . . .
13 Engine coolant temperature gauge 46
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14 Odometer and trip meter
48
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15 Trip meter reset knob 48
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16 Fuel gauge 46
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17 Low washer fluid warning light 55
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18 Low engine oil level warning light 52
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19 Multiinformation display 57
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20 Rear light failure warning light 55
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21 Low engine oil pressure warning light 52
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22 Brake system warning light 50
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23 Antilock brake system warning light 53
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24 Driver’s seat belt reminder light 50
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25 Discharge warning light 51
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26 SRS warning light 51
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27 Open door warning light 55
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28 Malfunction indicator lamp 52
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BASIC OPERATION
1
QUICK REFERENCE
Driver’s seat2
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Steering wheel 2
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Automatic transmission 3
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Headlight and turn signal switch 4
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Wiper switch 5
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BE056
BE057
Shift while pressing the brake pedal. (Ignition
switch must be in the “ON” position.)
NOTE: When the cruise control is being used, even if you downshift from \
“D” to “4”, engine braking will not be enabled
because the cruise control is not cancelled. For the operation to decre\
ase the vehicle speed, see page 232.
OPERATION OF SELECTOR LEVER
SELECTOR LEVER POSITION
P: Parking, engine starting and key removal
position
R: Reverse position
N: Neutral position
D: Normal driving position (shifting into
overdrive possible)
4: Position for engine braking (shifting into
overdrive not possible)
3, 2: Position for more powerful engine braking
L: Position for maximum engine braking
QUICK REFERENCE
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3. AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

GAUGES, METERS AND SERVICE REMINDER INDICATORS
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If the lamp will not go off even after the several trips, contact
your Lexus dealer as soon as possible.
If the fuel tank is not empty or the fuel tank cap is not
loose...

There is a problem somewhere in the engine, emission
control system, electronic throttle control system, automatic
transmission electrical system or warning light system itself.
Contact your Lexus dealer as soon as possible to service the
vehicle.
If the engine speed does not increase with the accelerator
pedal depressed down, there may be a problem somewhere
in your electronic throttle control system.
At this time, vibration may occur. However, if you depress the
accelerator pedal more firmly and slowly, you can drive your
vehicle at low speeds. Have your vehicle checked by your
Lexus dealer as soon as possible.
Even if the abnormality of the electronic throttle control system
is corrected during low speed driving, the system may not be
recovered until the engine is stopped and the ignition key is
turned to “ACC” or “LOCK” position.
CAUTION
Be especially careful to prevent erroneous pedal
operation.
Emissions Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) programs
Your vehicle may not pass a state emission inspection if the
malfunction indicator lamp remains on. Contact your Lexus
dealer to check your vehicle’s emission control system and
OBD (OnBoard Diagnostics) system before taking your
vehicle for the inspection.
For details, see “Emissions Inspection and Maintenance (I/M)
programs” on page 285.
(i) “ABS” Warning Light
Vehicles without vehicle skid control system—
The light comes on with the ignition key turned to the “ON”
position. If the antilock brake system works properly, the light
turns off after a few seconds. Thereafter, if the system
malfunctions, the light comes on again.
When the “ABS” warning light is on (and the brake system
warning light is off), the antilock brake system does not
operate, but the brake system still operates conventionally.
When the “ABS” warning light is on (and the brake system
warning light is off), the antilock brake system does not
operate so that the wheels could lock up during a sudden
braking or braking on slippery road surfaces.

COMFORT ADJUSTMENT
98
POWER ADJUSTABLE PEDALS
To adjust the position of the accelerator and brake pedals,
push the switch.
The ignition key must be in the “ON” position with the automatic
transmission selector lever in the “P” position.
To move the pedals toward the front of the vehicle: Push the
“FRONT” side of the switch.
To move the pedals back toward you: Push the “BACK” side of
the switch.
The accelerator and brake pedals will move simultaneously.When you set your driving position:
1. Set the parking brake firmly.
2. Move the accelerator and brake pedals to the frontmost
position.
3. Adjust the seat position
and steering wheel angle properly.
(See pages 93 and 97.)
4. Move the pedals toward you until you can fully depress the
brake pedal.
CAUTION
Never put your foot on the accelerator pedal while the
pedals are moving. It may cause racing of the engine
or sudden acceleration.

SECTION 3 – 1
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STARTING AND DRIVING
Starting and driving
Threeway catalytic converter218
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Engine exhaust caution 219
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Before starting the engine 220
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Ignition switch with steering lock 220
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Parking brake 221
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How to start the engine 222
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Automatic transmission 223
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Cruise control 230
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Electronic modulated suspension 233
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Traction control system 233
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Vehicle skid control system 236
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Brake system 237
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Brake pad wear limit indicators 241
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Types of tires 242
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STARTING AND DRIVING
221
If you leave the key in the “ACC” or “LOCK” position and open
the driver’s door, a buzzer will remind you to remove the key.
“LOCK” Engine is off and the steering wheel is locked.
The ignition key can be removed only at this position.
To turn the ignition switch from ”ACC” to the ”LOCK” position,\
you must put the transmission selector lever in the ”P”
position.
Once you remove the key, the engine immobiliser system is
automatically set. See “Engine immobiliser system” on page
12.
When starting the engine, the key may seem stuck at the
“LOCK” position. To free it, first be sure the key is pushed all
the way in, and then rock the steering wheel slightly while
turning the key gently.
If, in an emergency, you must turn the engine off while the
vehicle is moving, turn the key only to “ACC”.
PARKING BRAKE
To set: Hold the regular brake pedal down with your right
foot. Push down the parking brake pedal with your left
foot.
To release: Hold the regular brake pedal down with your
right foot and push the parking brake pedal with your left
foot. When you lift your left foot, the parking brake pedal
will follow it to the released position.
Before leaving your vehicle, firmly apply the parking brake.
CAUTION
Before driving, make sure the parking brake is fully
released and that the parking brake reminder light is off.

STARTING AND DRIVING
223
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Your automatic transmission has a shift lock system to
minimize the possibility of incorrect operation. This
means you can only shift out of “P” position when the
brake pedal is depressed with the ignition switch in “ON”
position. ()
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The shift position is displayed on the instrument
cluster.
P: Parking, engine starting and key removal position
R: Reverse position
N: Neutral position
D: Normal driving position (shifting into overdrive possible)
4: Position for engine braking (shifting into overdrive not
possible)
When the cruise control is being used, even if you
downshift from “D” to “4”, engine braking will not be
enabled because the cruise control is not cancelled. For
the operation to decrease the vehicle speed, see page
232.
3, 2: Position for more powerful engine braking
L: Position for maximum engine braking