cruise control Lexus ES300 2002 Owner's Manuals (in English)

INTRODUCTION
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New vehicle warranty
Your new vehicle is covered by the following Lexus limited
warranties:
New vehicle warranty
 Emission control systems warranty
 Others
For further information, please refer to the “Owner’s Guide”,
“Owner’s Manual Supplement” or “Warranty Booklet”.
Your responsibility for maintenance
It is the owner’s responsibility to make sure the specified
maintenance is performed. Section 5 of this Owner’s Manual
gives details of these maintenance requirements. Included in
Section 6 is general maintenance. For scheduled
maintenance information, please refer to the “Owner’s Manual
Supplement/Scheduled Maintenance”.
Accessories, spare parts and modification of
your Lexus
A wide variety of nongenuine spare parts and accessories for
Lexus vehicles are currently available in the market. You
should know that Toyota does not warrant these products and
is not responsible for their performance, repair, or
replacement, or for any damage they may cause to, or adverse
effect they may have on, your Lexus vehicle. This vehicle should not be modified with nongenuine Lexus
products. Modification with nongenuine Lexus products
could af
fect its performance, safety or durability, and may even
violate governmental regulations. In addition, damage or
performance problems resulting from the modification may not
be covered under warranty.
Spark ignition system of your Lexus
The spark ignition system in your Lexus meets all
requirements of the Canadian InterferenceCausing
Equipment Standard.
Installation of a mobile twoway radio system
As the installation of a mobile twoway radio system in your
vehicle could affect electronic systems such as the multiport
fuel injection system/sequential multiport fuel injection system,
cruise control system, antilock brake system, SRS airbag
system and seat belt pretensioner system, be sure to check
with your Lexus dealer for precautionary measures or special
instructions regarding installation.
Scrapping of your Lexus
The SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner devices in your
Lexus contain explosive chemicals. If the vehicle is scrapped
with the airbags and seat belt pretensioners left as they are,
this may cause an accident such as fire. Be sure to have the
systems of the SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner removed
and disposed of by a qualified service shop or by your Lexus
dealer before you scrap your vehicle.

For detailed information, refer to the description given in each section\
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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
. . . . . . . . . . .
3 Power rear view mirror control switches 100 . . . . . .
4 Side vents 168
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5 Instrument panel light control dial 59
. . . . . . . . . . . . .
6 Headlight, turn signal and
fog light switches 26, 28, 31, 32
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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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1
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
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4 Headlight indicator light 26
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5 Headlight high beam indicator light 31
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6 Turn signal indicator light 31
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7 Fog light indicator light 32
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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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1
Tachometer 47
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2 Traction control system off indicator light 234 . . . .
3 Vehicle skid control system/traction control
system warning light 55
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4 Tail light indicator light 28
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5 Headlight high beam indicator light 31
. . . . . . . . . . .
6 Turn signal indicator light 31
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7 Fog light indicator light 32
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
8 Cruise control indicator light 230
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
9 Slip indicator light 234, 236
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
10 Automatic headlight leveling system
warning light 55 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
11 Low fuel level warning light 55
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
12 Automatic transmission indicator lights 223 . . . . . .
13 Engine coolant temperature gauge 46
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14 Odometer and trip meter
48
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
15 Trip meter reset knob 48
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
16 Fuel gauge 46
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
17 Low washer fluid warning light 55
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
18 Low engine oil level warning light 52
. . . . . . . . . . . . .
19 Multiinformation display 57
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
20 Rear light failure warning light 55
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
21 Low engine oil pressure warning light 52
. . . . . . . . .
22 Brake system warning light 50
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
23 Antilock brake system warning light 53
. . . . . . . . . .
24 Driver’s seat belt reminder light 50
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
25 Discharge warning light 51
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
26 SRS warning light 51
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
27 Open door warning light 55
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
28 Malfunction indicator lamp 52
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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

SECTION 3 – 1
217
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
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

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(b) Using engine braking
To use the braking power of the engine, downshift the
transmission in the way described below:
1 Shift into the “4” position. The transmission will downshift
to fourth gear and engine braking will be enabled.
When the cruise control is being used, even if you
downshift from “D” to “4”, engine braking will not be
applied because the cruise control is not cancelled. If you
need to decrease the vehicle speed, see page 232.
2 Shift into the “3” position. The transmission will downshift
to third gear when the vehicle speed is or becomes lower
than 147 km/h (91 mph) and more powerful engine
braking will be enabled.
3 Shift into the “2” position. The transmission will downshift
to second gear when the vehicle speed is or becomes
lower than 95 km/h (59 mph) and more powerful engine
braking than that of ”3” position will be enabled.
4 Shift into the “L” position. The transmission will downshift
to first gear when the vehicle speed is or becomes lower
than 41 km/h (25 mph) and maximum engine braking will
be enabled.
CAUTION
Be careful when downshifting on a slippery surface.
The abrupt change in engine speed could cause the
vehicle to spin or skid.

STARTING AND DRIVING
230
CRUISE CONTROL
The cruise control allows you to cruise the vehicle at a
desired speed over 40 km/h (25 mph) with your foot off the
accelerator pedal.
Your cruising speed can be maintained although a slight speed
change may occur when driving up or down a gradient, within
the limits of engine performance. On steeper hills, a great
speed change will occur so it is better to drive without the cruise
control.
CAUTION
 To help maintain maximum control of your vehicle,
do not use the cruise control when driving in heavy
or varying traffic, or on slippery (rainy, icy or
snowcovered) or winding roads.
 Avoid vehicle speed increases when driving
downhill. If the vehicle speed is too fast in relation to
the cruise control set speed, cancel the cruise
control then downshift the transmission to use
engine braking to slow down.
Turning on the system
To operate the cruise control, push the main switch. This turns
the system on. The indicator light in the instrument cluster
shows that you can now set your desired cruising speed.
Another push on the switch will turn the system completely off.
When the ignition key is turned off, the main switch is also
automatically turned off. To use the cruise control again, push
the main switch again to turn it on.
CAUTION
To avoid accidental cruise control engagement, keep
the main switch off when not using the cruise control.

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Setting operation
Each function is described below.
1Setting at a desired speed
The transmission must be in “D” before you set the cruise
control speed.
Bring the vehicle to the desired speed, press the control lever
downward in the “SET/COAST” direction and release it. This
sets the vehicle at that speed. Now you may take your foot off
the accelerator pedal. If you need acceleration for example,
when passing depress the accelerator pedal enough for the
vehicle to exceed the set speed. When you release the
accelerator pedal, the vehicle will return to the speed set prior
to the acceleration.
2 Cancelling the preset speed
You can cancel the preset speed by either of the following:
a. Pulling the control lever in the “CANCEL” direction.
b. Depressing the brake pedal.
If the vehicle speed falls below about 40 km/h (25 mph), the
preset speed will be automatically cancelled.
If the vehicle speed drops 16 km/h (10 mph) below the preset
speed, the preset speed will also automatically be cancelled.
If the preset speed automatically cancels out for other than
these reasons, have your vehicle checked by your Lexus
dealer at the earliest opportunity.
3 Resetting to a faster speed
Press the control lever upward in the “RES/ACC” direction and
hold it. Release the lever when the desired speed is attained.
While the lever is held upward, the vehicle will gradually gain
speed.
When the difference between the actual ve hicle speed and the
set speed is less than 5 km/h (3 mph), the set speed can be
increased 1.6 km/h (1 mph) each time by pressing the control
lever upward in the “RES/ACC” direction quickly.
However, a quicker way to reset is to accelerate the vehicle
and then press the control lever downward in the
“SET/COAST” direction.