Lexus ES300 2003 Owner's Manuals (in English)

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This
button allows the air intake to select OUTSIDE AIR mode
automatically. This is to clean up the front view more quickly.
If you want to return the setting to RECIRCULATED AIR mode,
push the air intake control button once again.
Push the “A/C” button for dehumidified heating or cooling. This
setting clears the front view more quickly.
CAUTION
Do not use the windshield air flow button during cooled
air operation in extremely humid weather. The
difference between the temperature of the outside air
and that of the windshield could cause the outer surface
of the windshield to fog up blocking your vision.
(c) Operating tips
 To help cool down the interior after parking in the hot sun,
drive for the first few minutes with the windows open. After
the excess heat has blown away, close the windows.
 Make sure the air inlet grilles in front of the windshield are
not blocked by leaves or other obstructions.
 If air flow control is not satisfactory, check the side vents and
rear vents. (See “(d) Side vents and rear vents”.)
 On humid days, do not blow cold air on the windshield. The
windshield could fog up because of the difference in air
temperature on the inside and outside of the windshield.
 Keep the area under the front seats clear to allow air to
circulate throughout the vehicle.
 On cold days, set the fan speed to high for a minute to help
clear the intake ducts of snow or moisture. This can reduce
the amount of fogging on the windows.
 When driving on dusty roads, close all windows. If dust
thrown up by the vehicle is still drawn into the vehicle after
closing the windows, it is recommended that the air intake
be set to the OUTSIDE AIR mode and the fan speed to any
setting except “OFF”.

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If following another vehicle on a dusty road, or driving in
windy and dusty conditions, it is recommended that the air
intake be temporarily set to the RECIRCULATED AIR
mode, which will close off the outside passage and prevent
outside air and dust from entering the vehicle interior.
Heating
For best results, set controls to:
For automatic operation −
Push in the “AUTO” button.
Temperature To the desired temperature
Air intake OUTSIDE AIR
Air conditioning OFF
For manual operation −
Fan speed To the desired fan speed
Temperature Towards high temperature
Air intake OUTSIDE AIR
Air flow FLOOR
Air conditioning OFF
 For quick heating, select RECIRCULATED AIR for a few
minutes. To keep the windows from fogging, select
OUTSIDE AIR after the vehicle interior has been warmed.
 Push the “A/C” button on for dehumidified heating.
 Choose floor/windshield air flow to heat the vehicle interior
while defrosting or defogging the windshield. Air conditioning
For best results, set controls to:
For automatic operation
−
Push in the “AUTO” button.
Temperature To the desired temperature
Air intake OUTSIDE AIR
Air conditioning ON
For manual operation −
Fan speed To the desired fan speed
Temperature Towards low temperature
Air intake OUTSIDE AIR
Air flow PANEL
Air conditioning ON
 For quick cooling, select RECIRCULATED AIR for a few
minutes.
Ventilation
For best results, set controls to:
For automatic operation −
Push in the “AUTO” button.
Temperature Towards low temperature
Air intake OUTSIDE AIR
Air conditioning OFF

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For manual operation
−
Fan speed To the desired fan speed
Temperature Towards low temperature
Air intake OUTSIDE AIR
Air flow PANEL
Air conditioning OFF
Defogging and defrosting
The inside of the windshield
For best results, set controls to:
For automatic operation −
Temperature Towards high temperature to heat;
low temperature to cool
Air intake OUTSIDE AIR
Air flow WINDSHIELD
For manual operation −
Fan speed To the desired fan speed
Temperature Towards high temperature to heat;
low temperature to cool
Air intake OUTSIDE AIR
Air flow WINDSHIELD
When the windshield air flow button is pushed, air flows mainly
from the windshield vents and turns on the defogging function
with the purpose of clearing the front view.
Pushing this button once again returns the air flow mode to the
last one used. This
button allows the air intake to select OUTSIDE AIR mode
automatically. This is to clean up the front view more quickly.
If you want to return the setting to RECIRCULATED AIR mode,
push the air intake control button once again.
Push the “A/C” button for dehumidified heating or cooling. This
setting clears the front view more quickly.
 On humid days, do not blow cold air on the windshield − the
difference between the outside and inside temperatures
could make the fogging worse.
The outside of the windshield
For best results, set controls to:
For automatic operation −
Temperature Towards high temperature
Air intake OUTSIDE AIR
Air flow WINDSHIELD
For manual operation −
Fan speed To the desired fan speed
Temperature Towards high temperature
Air intake OUTSIDE AIR
Air flow WINDSHIELD

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the windshield air flow button is pushed, air flows mainly
from the windshield vents and turns on the defogging function
with the purpose of clearing the front view.
Pushing this button once again returns the air flow mode to the
last one used.
This button allows the air intake to select OUTSIDE AIR mode
automatically. This is to clean up the front view more quickly.
If you want to return the setting to RECIRCULATED AIR mode,
push the air intake control button once again.
Push the “A/C” button for dehumidified heating or cooling. This
setting clears the front view more quickly.
 To heat the vehicle interior while defrosting the windshield,
choose floor/windshield air flow.
(d) Side vents and rear vents
Side vents
Rear vents
If air flow control is not satisfactory, check the side vents
and rear vents. The side vents and rear vents may be
opened or closed as shown.

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(e) Checking and replacing the airconditioning filter
The air conditioning filter is behind the glove box.
The air conditioning filter may clog after long use. The filter
may need to be replaced if the air flow of the air conditioner and
heater experiences extreme reductions in operating ef ficiency,
or if the windows become to fog up easily.
To maintain the air conditioning ef ficiency, inspect and replace
the air conditioning filter according to the maintenance
schedule. (For scheduled maintenance information, please
refer to the “Owner’s Manual Supplement/Scheduled
Maintenance”.)
1. Open the glove box. Remove the screw with a
Phillipshead screwdriver.
2. Remove the 2 pins installed on the upper part of the
glove box and lower the glove box.

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3. Take out the filter case.
4. Remove the filter from the filter case.
5. Inspect the filter on the surface.
If it is dirty, it should be replaced.
INFORMATION
The air conditioning filter should be installed properly
in position. The use of air conditioning with the filter
removed may cause deteriorated dustproof
performance and then affect air conditioning
performance.

SECTION 2 – 2
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AIR CONDITIONING AND AUDIO
Audio
Audio system (type A)174
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Audio system (type B) 196
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For vehicles equipped with Navigation System,
please refer to the separate “Navigation System
Owner’s Manual”.

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AUDIO SYSTEM (type A)
Quick reference for your audio system
20E412
You can adjust the brightness of the display. See “Instrument panel light control” on page 61 for details.

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1Ejecting a compact disc
(See page 185 for details.)
2Function buttons
1 6: Station selector buttons
(See page 181 for details.)
SCAN: Scan tuning
(See page 182 for details.)
P.SCAN: Preset scan tuning
(See page 182 for details.)
3
Display of functions in TAPE or CD mode
:DOLBY NR
(See page 183 for details.)
 :Rewinding or reversing
(See page 183 or 188 for details.)
 :Fast forwarding
(See page 183 or 188 for details.)
RPT: Automatic repeat
(See page 184 or 189 for details.)
SKIP: Automatic skip of blank portions of tape
(See page 184 for details.)
:Disc selection
(See page 187 for details.)
RAND: Random access
(See page 189 for details.)
SCAN: Scan selection
(See page 188 for details.)
4
Compact disc slot
(See page 185 for details.)
5Automatic sound levelizer/Mute
(See page 177 or 179 for details.)
6TUNE/AUDIO CONTROL knob
(See page 178 for details.)
7:
Side change
(See page 183 for details.)
8 Mode selectors
(See page 177 for details.)
9Stopping and ejecting a cassette tape
(See page 182 for details.)
10Turning the system on and adjusting the volume
(See page 176 for details.)
11Cassette tape slot
(See page 182 for details.)
12Radio mode: Seek tuning
(See page 181 for details.)
TAPE mode: Direct access to a desired program
(See page 184 for details.)
CD mode: Direct access to a desired program
(See page 188 for details.)

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Using your audio system: some basics
This section describes some of the basic features of the Lexus
audio system. Some informat ion may not pertain to your
system.
Your audio system adjusts to the optimum volume and tone
quality automatically. While the system is adjusting the audio
sound, the audio sound fades out and then fades in.
Your audio system works when the ignition switch is in the
“ACC” or “ON” position.
NOTICE
To prevent the battery from being discharged, do not
leave the car audio on longer than necessary when the
engine is not running.
(a) Turning the system on and off
Push this knob to turn the audio system on and off. Turn
this knob to adjust the volume.
The system turns on in the last mode used.