instrument panel Lexus ES330 2005 Occupant Restraint System / LEXUS 2005 ES330 (OM33691U) Owner's Guide

DRIVING TIPS
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CARGO AND LUGGAGE
Stowage precautions
When stowing cargo and luggage in the vehicle,
observe the following:
Put cargo and luggage in the trunk when at all
possible. Be sure all items are secured in place.
 Be careful to keep the vehicle level. Placing the
weight as far forward as possible helps maintain
vehicle balance.
 For better fuel economy, do not carry unnecessary
weight.
CAUTION
Do not place anything on the package tray
behind the rear seatback. Such items may
be thrown about and possibly injure people
in the vehicle during sudden braking or an
accident.
Do not drive with objects left on top of the
instrument panel. They may interfere with the
driver’s field of view. Or they may move
during sharp vehicle acceleration or turning,
and impair the driver’s control of the vehicle.
In an accident they may injure the vehicle
occupants.
Capacity and distribution
Cargo capacity depends on the total weight of the
occupants.
(Cargo capacity) = (Total load capacity) – (Total weight
of occupants)
Steps for determining correct load limit
1. Locate the statement “The combined weight of
occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX
pounds” on your vehicle’s placard.
2. Determine the combined weight of the driver and
passengers that will be riding in your vehicle.
3. Subtract the combined weight of the driver and
passengers from XXX kilograms or XXX pounds.

INTRODUCTION
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VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION
The vehicle identification number (VIN) is the legal
identifier for your vehicle. This number is on the left top
of the instrument panel and can be seen through the
windshield from outside.
This is the primary identification number for your Lexus. It is
used in registering the ownership of your vehicle.
The vehicle identification number (VIN) is also on the
Certification Label.
The engine number is stamped on the engine block as
shown.

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SPECIFICATIONS
— FUSE LOCATIONS
1Engine compartment
2Driver’s side instrument panel

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— FUSES
1Engine compartment
64E165
2Driver’s side instrument panel

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No.FUSEAMPERECIRCUIT
43MIR
HTR10Outside rear view mirror
defogger
44AM15Starting system
45FOG15Front fog lights
46SUN
SHADE15Rear sunshade
47GAUGE210
Auto anti −glare inside rear
view mirror, compass, back −up
lights, automatic light control
system, automatic headlight
leveling system, cruise control
system, seat belt reminder
lights
48PANEL10
Glove box light, console box
light, clock, outside
temperature gauge,
multi− information display,
instrument cluster lights,
instrument panel lights
49TAIL10Tail lights, parking lights,
license plate lights
50PWR NO.420Rear passenger’s power
window (left side)
No.FUSEAMPERECIRCUIT
51PWR NO.220Front passenger’s door lock
system, front passenger’s
power window
52OBD7.5On −board diagnosis system
53SEAT
HTR20Seat ventilators/heaters
54WASHER15Windshield washer
55FA NRLY10Electric cooling fans
56STOP15Stop lights, high mounted
stoplight
57FUEL
OPEN5Fuel filler door opener
58DOOR NO.225
Multiplex communication
system (power door lock
system, auto −door locking
system, wireless remote
control system)
59AMP25Audio system
60PWR NO.320Rear passenger’s power
window (right side)

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Driver’s side instrument panel
1. Turn the ignition switch off and remove the auxiliary
box.
Determine which fuse may be causing the problem. The
auxiliary box shows the name of the circuit for each fuse.2. Make sure the inoperative component is turned off. Pull
the suspected fuse straight out with the pullout tool and
check it. If it has blown, push a new fuse into the clips.

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CHECKING THE CARTRIDGE TYPEFUSES
Engine compartment
Driver’s side instrument panel
Good Blown
If the headlights or other electrical components do not
work and the blade type fuses are O.K., check the
cartridge type fuses. If any of the cartridge type fuses are
blown, they must be replaced.
If there is an overload in the circuits from the battery, the fuses
are designed to blow before the entire wiring harness is
damaged.
CAUTION
Always use a genuine Lexus fuse or equivalent for
replacement. Never install an ordinary wire — even for
a temporary fix. This may cause extensive damage and
possibly a fire.

BODY
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Air Conditioning Control Panel, Audio Panel,
Instrument Panel, Console Panel and
Switches
Use a soft damp cloth for cleaning.
Soak a clean soft cloth in water or lukewarm water then lightly
wipe off any dirt.
NOTICE
 Do not use organic substances (solvents, kerosene,
alcohol, gasoline, etc.) or alkaline or acidic solutions.
These chemicals can cause discoloring, staining or
peeling of the surface.
 If you use cleaners or polishing agents, make sure
their ingredients do not include the substances
mentioned above.
 If you use a liquid car freshener, do not spill the liquid
onto the vehicle’s interior surfaces. It may contain
the ingredients ment ioned above. Immediately clean
any spill using the method mentioned above.
If you have any questions about the cleaning of your
Lexus, your local Lexus dealer will be pleased to answer
them.