change Lexus IS300 2002 Pictorial Index / LEXUS 2002 IS300 WAGON OWNER'S MANUAL (OM53423U)

1.
FOREWORD
i
Welcome to the growing group of value±conscious people who drive Lexus\
vehicles. We
are proud of the advanced engineering and quality construction of each v\
ehicle we build.
This
Owner's Manual explains the features of your new Lexus. Please read it and follow the
instructions carefully so that you can enjoy many years of safe motoring\
.
When it comes to service, remember that your Lexus dealer knows your veh\
icle best and
is interested in your complete satisfaction. Your Lexus dealer will provide quality
maintenance and any other assistance you may require.
If there is not a Lexus dealer near you, or you need emergency assistance \
for any reason,
please call the following number:
U.S. OWNERS

When traveling in the U.S. mainland or Canada:
Lexus Roadside Assistance 1±800±25±LEXUS (Toll±Free)
(1±800±255±3987)

HAWAII:
Lexus Customer Service Assistance 1±800±25±LEXUS (Toll±Free)
(1±800±255±3987)
CANADIAN OWNERS

When traveling in Canada or the U.S. mainland:
Lexus Roadside Assistance/Customer Service 1±800±26±LEXUS (Toll±Free)
(1±800±265±3987)
Please leave this Owner's Manual in this vehicle at the time of resale. The next owner
will need this information also.
All information and specifications in this manual are current at the tim\
e of printing.
However, because of the Lexus policy of continual product improvement, we reserve\
the right to make changes at any time without notice.
Please note that this manual applies to all models and explains all equipment,
including options. Therefore, you may find some explanations for equipm\
ent not
installed on your vehicle.

BASIC OPERATION ± QUICK REFERENCE
5
4. HEADLIGHT AND TURN SIGNAL
SWITCH
SVBA013
SVBA013

HEADLIGHT SWITCHWith the ignition OFF
Parking, tail, license plate,
side marker and instrument
panel lights turn on.
Automatic light control
Headlights also turn on.
With the engine started and parking brake
released Parking, tail, license plate,
side marker and instrument
panel lights turn on.
Headlights also turn on
at full intensity.
Automatic light control
SVBA014
SSBA011b
Right or left turn
Lane change
(Right or left) High beam
Headlight flasher

TURN SIGNAL SWITCH

KEYS AND DOORS
12The transponder chip of the flat key is in its key case. You can
cancel the engine immobiliser system using the flat key. (For
details, see ºFlat keyº on page 8.)
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: MOZ RI±4ATY
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.
For vehicles sold in Canada
This device complies with RSS±210 of Industry
Canada.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause interference, and (2)
this device must accept any interference, including
interference that may cause undesired operation of
the device.

KEYS AND DOORS
14In the following cases, the battery in the key may be
discharged. If this is a case, replace it using a special
screwdriver.

The remote control does not work.
 The operational range of wireless remote control becomes
extremely short.
 The indicator light on the key is dimmed or does not come
on.
For the replacement of the battery, see ºReplacing the batteryº
on page 18. You can also have the battery of the key replaced
by your Lexus dealer.
If you lose the wireless key, contact your Lexus dealer as soon
as possible to avoid the possibility of theft, or an accident.
You can use up to 4 wireless remote control keys for the same
vehicle. Contact your Lexus dealer for detailed information.
The wireless remote control key is an electronic
component. Observe the following instructions in order
not to cause damage to the key.
 Do not leave the wireless remote control key on places
where the temperature becomes high such as on the
dashboard.
 Do not disassemble it.
 Avoid knocking it hard against other objects or dropping it.
 Avoid putting it in water.
Locking/Unlocking the doors
When you push the ºLOCKº button on the key briefly, all
the doors can be locked from outside the vehicle.
At this time, one beep sounds* and the emergency flashers
flash once.** However, when you push the ºLOCKº button with
any door not closed securely, the buzzer sounds for 10
seconds.*** To stop the buzzer, close all the doors securely or
push the ºUNLOCKº button. If the key is in the ignition switch,
locking cannot be done.
Make sure all the doors are locked when you leave the vehicle.
Push the ºLOCKº button once again. If they were already
locked, one beep sounds and the emergency flashers will
flash.
NOTE: *The beep sound can be set not to sound. **The emergency flasher can be set not to flash. ***The buzzercan be set not to sound if a door is not closed securely. Askyour Lexus dealer for details.
NOTICE
Sedan only: Do not push the ºLOCKº button any longerthan 2 to 3 seconds. Pushing the button longeractivates an alarm. For details, see page 16.
When you push the ºUNLOCKº button, the driver's door
is unlocked. Pushing that button once again within 3
seconds from the first push, all other doors are also
unlocked.*
NOTE: *The 2±step unlocking function can be changed.Ask your Lexus dealer for details.

KEYS AND DOORS
15
At this time, two beeps sound* and the emergency flashers
flash twice.** Together with the activation of unlocking, the
interior
light comes on for 15 seconds if the interior light switch
is in ºDOORº position.*** However, this function does not
work when the ignition key is in the ºONº position. For further
information, see ºInterior lightsº on page 55.
You have 30 seconds to open a door after using the wireless
remote unlock feature.**** If a door is not opened by then, all
the doors will be automatically locked again.
Even if the ºLOCKº or ºUNLOCKº switch is kept pressed in, the
locking or unlocking operation is not repeated. Release the
button and then push again.
NOTE: *The beep sound can be set not to sound. **The emergency flashers can be set not to flash. ***The interiorlight can be set not to come on or the duration of lighting can
be changed. ****The time before automatic re±locking can be changed. Ask your Lexus dealer for details.
Unlocking the trunk lid
SV11009
When you keep the button pushed for about 1 second, you
can unlock the trunk lid.* One beep sounds.
This function does not work when the key is in the ignition
switch.
NOTE: *The operation method can be changed. Ask your Lexus dealer for details.

KEYS AND DOORS
17
For vehicles sold in U.S.A.
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.
NOTICE:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply
with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed
to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur
in a particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to
correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
 Increase the separation between the equipment
and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
 Consult the dealer or an experienced radio / TV
technician for help.
FCC WARNING:
Changes or modifications not expressly approved
by the party responsible for compliance could void
the user's authority to operate the equipment.
For vehicles sold in Canada
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this
device must accept any interference, including
interference that may cause undesired operation of
the device.

KEYS AND DOORS
20
NOTE: *The 2±step unlocking function can be changed.**The interior light can be set not to come on or the duration
of lighting can be changed. Ask your Lexus dealer for details.
Locking with inside lock button
SV11004

1Lock 2Unlock
Push in the lock button to lock and unlock the door.
When locked, the door cannot be opened with either the
outside or inside door handle.
Closing the door with the lock button pushed in will also lock
the door. Be careful not to lock your keys in the vehicle. The
door will not lock if the key is left in the ignition switch when
closing the front doors.
CAUTION
Before driving, make sure the doors are closed and
locked, especially when small children are in the
vehicle. Along with the proper use of seat belts, locking
the doors helps prevent the driver and passengers from
being thrown out from the vehicle during an accident.
It also helps prevent the doors from being opened
unintentionally.

SWITCHES
26
HEADLIGHT SWITCH
SS12002a
To turn the lights on, twist the knob on the end of the lever.
FIRST CLICKSTOP: Only the parking, tail, license plate, side
marker and instrument panel lights turn on.
SECOND CLICKSTOP: Headlights also turn on.
THIRD CLICKSTOP (ºAUTOº): The headlights and all other
lights automatically turn on depending on the darkness of the
surroundings.*
Manually twist the knob to the second clickstop to turn on
the headlights if they are needed immediately when
entering a dark tunnel, parking structure, etc.
When the headlight switch is turned to the first or second
clickstop, the brightness of the instrument cluster will be
reduced slightly unless the instrument panel light control knob
is turned fully on.
NOTE: *The operating condition or sensitivity can be changed. Ask your Lexus dealer for details.
SV12024
The automatic light control sensor is on top of the driver's side
instrument panel.
Do not place anything on the instrument panel, and/or do not
affix anything on the windshield to block this sensor.
When the headlights come on, the lights automatically turn off
about 30 seconds after any of the doors is opened and closed
with the ignition key turned to the ºACCº or ºLOCKº position\
.*
When only the taillights come on: The lights automatically turn
off with the driver's door opened and the ignition key turned to
the ºACCº or ºLOCKº position.
To turn them on again, turn the ignition key to the ºONº position,
or turn the headlight switch off and then twist the knob until the
first or second clickstop. If you are going to park for over one
week, make sure the headlight switch is off.
NOTE: *The time before turning off the lights can be changed. Ask your Lexus dealer for details.

SWITCHES
28
HEADLIGHT DIMMER AND TURNSIGNAL SWITCH
SV12010
For high beam, push the lever forward. Pull it back for low
beam. For the headlight flasher, pull it further back.
A blue light in the instrument cluster indicates high beam or
headlight flasher is on.
The headlight flasher works even when the headlight switch is
off.
SV12011
For signaling turns, move the lever up or down in the
conventional manner.
The ignition key must be in the ºONº position.
The turn signal is self±cancelling after a turn, but after a lane
change, you may have to cancel it by hand. You can also signal
a lane change by moving the turn signal lever partway and
holding it there.
If the green light in the instrument cluster flashes faster than
normal, it indicates that the front or rear turn signal bulb has
burned out. If this indicator light does not come on, the fuse
or the indicator light itself has probably failed.

GAUGES, METERS AND SERVICE REMINDER INDICATORS
39
ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATUREGAUGE
SV13012

Normal range
The gauge indicates the engine coolant temperature when
the ignition switch is on. The engine operating
temperature will vary with changes in weather and engine
load.
If the needle points to the red zone or higher, stop your vehicle
and allow the engine to cool.
Your vehicle may overheat during severe operating conditions,
such as:
 Driving up a long hill on a hot day.
 Reducing speed or stopping after high speed driving.
 Idling for a long period with the air conditioning on in
stop±and±go traffic.
NOTICE
Do not remove the thermostat in the engine cooling
system as this may cause the engine to overheat. Thethermostat is designed to control the flow of coolantto keep the temperature of the engine within thespecified operating range.
Do not continue driving with an overheated engine.See ºIf your vehicle overheatsº on page 267.