light Lexus ES300 2003 Owner's Manuals (in English)

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PICTORIAL INDEX
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1
Door lock switch and power window
switches 24, 40
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2 Driving position memory switches 152
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3 Power rear view mirror control switches 102 . . . . . .
4 Side vents 170
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5 Instrument panel light control dial 61
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6 Headlight, turn signal and
fog light switches 28, 30, 33, 34
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7 Multiinformation display control switches 59 . . . .
8 Ignition switch 225
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9 Wiper and washer switches 34
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10 Seat heater switches 44
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11 Emergency flasher switch 43
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12 Clock 67
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13 Car audio 174, 196
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14 Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light 53 . . . . .
15 Security indicator light 14, 156
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16 Glove box
70
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17 Automatic air conditioning controls 160
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18 Rear window and outside rear view mirror
defogger switch 39 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
19 Ashtray 68
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20 Automatic transmission selector lever 227 . . . . . . . .
21 Rear electric sunshade switch 79
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22 Electronic modulated suspension
control switch 237 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
23 Traction control system off switch 238
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24 Cruise control switch 234
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25 Power adjustable pedals switch 100
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26 Parking brake pedal 226
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27 Auxiliary box 76
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28 Hood lock release lever 84
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29 Trunk lid opener 85
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30 Fuel filler door opener 87
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PICTORIAL INDEX
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Tachometer 49
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2 Traction control system off indicator light 238 . . . .
3 Vehicle skid control system/traction control
system warning light 57
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4 Headlight indicator light 28
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5 Headlight high beam indicator light 33
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6 Turn signal indicator light 33
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7 Fog light indicator light 34
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8 Cruise control indicator light 234
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9 Slip indicator light 238, 240
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10 Automatic headlight leveling system
warning light 57 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
11 Low fuel level warning light 57
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12 Automatic transmission indicator lights 227 . . . . . .
13 Engine coolant temperature gauge 48
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14 Odometer and trip meter
50
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15 Trip meter reset knob 50
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16 Fuel gauge 48
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17 Low washer fluid warning light 57
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18 Low engine oil level warning light 54
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19 Multiinformation display 59
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20 Rear light failure warning light 57
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21 Low engine oil pressure warning light 54
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22 Brake system warning light 52
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23 Antilock brake system warning light 55
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24 Driver’s seat belt reminder light 52
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25 Discharge warning light 53
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26 SRS warning light 53
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27 Open door warning light 57
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28 Malfunction indicator lamp 54
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PICTORIAL INDEX
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1
Tachometer 49
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2 Traction control system off indicator light 238 . . . .
3 Vehicle skid control system/traction control
system warning light 57
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4 Tail light indicator light 30
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5 Headlight high beam indicator light 33
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6 Turn signal indicator light 33
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7 Fog light indicator light 34
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8 Cruise control indicator light 234
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9 Slip indicator light 238, 240
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10 Automatic headlight leveling system
warning light 57 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
11 Low fuel level warning light 57
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12 Automatic transmission indicator lights 227 . . . . . .
13 Engine coolant temperature gauge 48
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14 Odometer and trip meter
50
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15 Trip meter reset knob 50
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16 Fuel gauge 48
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17 Low washer fluid warning light 57
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18 Low engine oil level warning light 54
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19 Multiinformation display 59
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20 Rear light failure warning light 57
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21 Low engine oil pressure warning light 54
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22 Brake system warning light 52
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23 Antilock brake system warning light 55
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24 Driver’s seat belt reminder light 52
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25 Discharge warning light 53
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26 SRS warning light 53
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27 Open door warning light 57
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28 Malfunction indicator lamp 54
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EXTERIOR VIEW
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1 Rear window defogger 39
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2 Trunk lid 85
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3 Tire and wheel 324
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4 Moon roof 90
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5 Outside rear view mirror 101 . . . . . . .
6 Fuel filler door 87
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7 Door 22
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8 Headlights 28, 30, 350
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9 Hood 84
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10 Wiper and washer 34, 348
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For detailed information, refer to the
description given in each section.

BASIC OPERATION
1
QUICK REFERENCE
Quick reference
Driver’s seat2
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Tilt steering wheel 2
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Power adjustable pedals 3
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Automatic transmission 4
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Headlight and turn signal switch 5
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Wiper switch 6
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Automatic light control
Parking, tail, license plate,
side marker and instrument
panel lights turn on.
Headlights turn on at full
intensity.
Daytime running light
system off
Parking, tail, license plate,
side marker and instrument
panel lights turn on.
Headlights also turn on.
BE004
BE004
Parking, tail, license plate,
side marker and instrument
panel lights turn on.
Headlights turn on 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
QUICK REFERENCE
5
5. HEADLIGHT AND TURN SIGNAL SWITCH
HEADLIGHT SWITCH (U.S.A.)
With the ignition OFF
With the engine started and parking brake
released
 HEADLIGHT SWITCH (Canada)
With the ignition OFF
With the engine started and parking brake
released

High beam
Headlight flasher
Right or left turn
Lane change
(right or left)
Intermittent operation
Low speed operation
High speed operation
Washer on
QUICK REFERENCE
6
HEADLIGHT DIMMER SWITCH
 TURN SIGNAL SWITCH6. WIPER SWITCH
Intermittent operational type

KEYS AND DOORS
11
Flat key
As a transponder chip is built in its key case, you can start
the engine with this key.
The flat key works in every lock.
A transponder chip for engine immobiliser system has been
placed in the key case of the flat key. This chip is needed to
enable the system to function correctly, so be careful not to
lose this key. If you make your own duplicate key, you will not
be able to cancel the system or start the engine.
Insert your key plate in its key case as shown. We recommend
that you always carry this with you for emergency use. Do not
leave it in your vehicle.
Starting the engine using a flat key
1. Remove the key plate from the key case.
2. Insert the key plate into the ignition switch. The indicator
light keeps flashing.
3. Bring the key case closer to the ignition switch within 10
seconds as indicated by the arrow head. The indicator light
goes out. This means the engine immobiliser system is
automatically canceled. (For details, see “Engine immobiliser
system” on page 14.) You can put the key case away then. You
cannot cancel the engine immobiliser system if 10 seconds
have past after you inserted the key plate. You need to remove
the key plate from the ignition switch and try it again from the
step 2.
4. Start the engine within 20 seconds after the security
indicator light goes out. You cannot start the engine if 20
seconds have past after the security indicator went off. You
need to remove the key plate from the ignition switch and try
it again from the step 2.

KEYS AND DOORS
13
When starting the engine, do not use the key in
proximity with other transponder keys (including the
flat key and keys of other vehicles), and do not press
other key plates against the key grip. Doing so may
prevent the engine from starting, or may cause the
engine to stop soon after it starts. If this happens,
remove the key once and then insert it again after
taking off other transponder keys (including the flat
key and keys of other vehicles) from the ring or while
gripping or covering them with your hand to start the
engine. Do not bend the key grip or flat key.
 Do not cover the key grip or flat key with any material
that cuts off electromagnetic waves.
 Do not knock the key or flat key hard against other
objects.
 Do not leave the key or flat key exposed to high
temperatures for a long period, such as on the
dashboard and hood under the direct sunlight.
 Do not put the key or flat key in water or wash it in an
ultrasonic washer.
 Do not use the key or flat key with electromagnetic
materials.

KEYS AND DOORS
14
ENGINE IMMOBILISER SYSTEM
The engine immobiliser system is a theft prevention
system. When you insert the key in the ignition switch, the
transponder chip in the key’s head transmits an electronic
code to the vehicle. The engine will start, only when the
electronic code in the chip corresponds to the registered
ID code for the vehicle.
The system is automatically set when the key is removed from
the ignition switch. At this time, the security indicator light
flashes. When you insert the key in the ignition switch, the
security indicator light goes out and the system is canceled
automatically, which enables the engine to start.For your Lexus dealer to make you a new key with built
−in
transponder chip, your dealer will need your key number and
master key. However, there is a limit to the number of
additional keys your Lexus dealer can make for you.
If you make your own duplicate key, you will not be able
to cancel the system or start the engine.
For vehicles sold in U.S.A.
FCC ID: MOZRI16BTYB MADE IN JAPAN
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference,
and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
CAUTION
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by
the party responsible for compliance could void the
user’s authority to operate the equipment.