hood release Lexus IS300 2003 Basic Functions / LEXUS 2003 IS300 OWNER'S MANUAL (OM53439U)

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For detailed information, refer to the description given in each section\
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PICTORIAL INDEX
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1Power door lock switch and power window switches 21, 35 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2Power rear view mirror control switches 107 . . . . . .
3Rear fog light switch 31
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4Headlight cleaner switch 34
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5Headlight, turn signal and fog light
switch 28, 30, 31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6Transmission shift switches 234
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7Instrument panel light control 53
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8Cruise control switch 241
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9Wiper and washer switches 32
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10Ignition switch 227
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11Emergency flasher switch 37
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12Outside temperature display/Clock 59
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13Front passenger's seat belt reminder light 47 . . . . . Page
14Automatic air conditioning controls
180
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15Car audio 194
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16Seat heater switches 38
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17Glove box 62
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18Parking brake lever 228
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19Driving pattern selector switch
(Automatic transmission) 230 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
20Ashtray 60
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21Cigarette lighter 60
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22Automatic transmission selector lever/
Manual transmission gear shift lever 230, 239 . . . . .
23Traction control system off/Snow mode
switch (Manual transmission) 244 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
24Hood lock release lever 82
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2003 IS300 from Aug. '02 Prod. (OM53439U)

EXTERIOR EQUIPMENT
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HOOD
SS15001
1. To open the hood, pull the hood lock release lever
under the instrument panel. The hood will spring up
slightly.
SV15010
2. Insert your fingers under the hood, push up the
auxiliary catch lever and lift the hood.
SV15002
3. Hold the hood open by inserting the support rod into
the slot.
CAUTION
After inserting the support rod into the slot, make sure
the rod supports the hood securely from falling down on
to your head or body.
NOTICE
Be sure to return the support rod to its clip beforeclosing the hood. Closing the hood with the support rod
up could cause the hood to bend.
2003 IS300 from Aug. '02 Prod. (OM53439U)

MAINTENANCE
294Tire rotation
Rotate the tires according to the maintenance schedule. (For
scheduled maintenance information, please refer to the
ªOwner's Manual Supplementº or ªScheduled Maintenanceº.)
See page 333 for additional information.
Fluid leaks
Check under
neath for leaking fuel, oil, water or other fluid after
the vehicle has been parked for a while. If you smell fuel fumes
or notice any leak, have the cause found and corrected
immediately.
Doors and engine hood
Check that all doors, including trunk lid or back door, operate
smoothly and all latches lock securely. Make sure the engine
hood secondary latch secures the hood when the primary latch
is released.
Vehicle interior
Items listed below should be checked regularly, e.g. while
performing periodic services, cleaning the vehicle, etc.
Lights
Make sure the headlight, stop lights, tail lights, turn signal
lights, and other lights are working. Check headlight aim.
Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers
Check that all service reminder indicators and warning
buzzers function properly. Steering wheel
Check that it has the specified free play. Be alert for changes
in steering condition, such as hard steering, excessive free
play or strange noise.
Seats
Check that all front seat controls such as seat adjusters,
seatback recliner, etc. operate smoothly. Ch
eck that the head
restraints move up and down smoothly and that the locks hold
securely in any latched position. For folding±down rear
seatbacks, check that the latches lock securely.
Seat belts
Check that the seat belt system such as buckles, retractors
and anchors operate properly and smoothly. Make sure the
belt webbing is not cut, frayed, worn or damaged.
Accelerator pedal
Check the pedal for smooth operation and uneven pedal ef fort
or catching.
Clutch pedal
Check the pedal for smooth operation.
Brake pedal
Check the pedal for smooth operation and the proper
clearance and free play. Check the brake booster function.
Brakes
At a safe place, check that the brakes do not pull to one side
when applied.
2003 IS300 from Aug. '02 Prod. (OM53439U)