headlights Lexus IS300 2004 Electrical Components / LEXUS 2004 IS300 OWNER'S MANUAL (OM53461U)

SVPC021
14.
PICTORIAL INDEX
xiv
EXTERIOR VIEW (Sedan)
Page
1Rear window defogger36
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2Trunk lid 87
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3Moon roof 91
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4Wiper and washer 34
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5Fuel filler door 89
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6Outside rear view mirror 180 . . . . . . .
7Door 20
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8Tire and wheel 349
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9Headlights 30, 386
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10Hood 86
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For detailed information, refer to the description given in each section.
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SVPC022
15.
PICTORIAL INDEX
xv
EXTERIOR VIEW (SportCross)
Page
1Rear window defogger36
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2Back door 24
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3Moon roof 91
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4Wiper and washer 34
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5Fuel filler door 89
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6Outside rear view mirror 180 . . . . . . .
7Side door 20
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8Tire and wheel 349
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9Headlights 30, 386
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10Hood 86
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For detailed information, refer to the description given in each section.
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QUICK REFERENCE
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4. HEADLIGHT AND TURN SIGNALSWITCH
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
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KEYS AND DOORS
27
THEFT DETERRENT SYSTEM
SV17003

Sedan
SV17004

SportCross
To deter theft of the vehicle, this system is designed to
sound an alarm if any of the doors, trunk or hood is
forcibly unlocked or the battery terminal is disconnected
and then reconnected while the vehicle is locked.*
NOTE: *The system operating condition can be changed.Ask your Lexus dealer for details.
The alarm blows the horn intermittently and flashes the
headlights, tail lights and other exterior lights.
SV17002
Setting the system
1. Turn the ignition key to the ºLOCKº position and
remove it.
The engine immobilizer system causes the indicator light to
flash.
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SWITCHES
30
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.
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SWITCHES
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Daytime Running Light System
The headlights turn on at reduced intensity when the parking
brake is released with the engine started, even with the light
switch in the ºOFFº position. They will not go off until the
ignition switch is turned off.
To turn on the other exterior lights and instrument panel lights,
twist the knob to the first clickstop.
Twist
the knob to the second clickstop to turn on the headlights
to full intensity for driving at night.
When setting the knob to the third clickstop (ºAUTOº), the
headlights will automatically adjust to full intensity and/or turn
on the other lights depending on the darkness of the
surroundings. Likewise, as the surroundings become brighter,
the headlights will turn to reduced intensity, ultimately turning
off the other lights.
NOTICE
To prevent the battery from being discharged, do not leave the lights on longer than necessary when theengine is not running.
Automatic headlight leveling system
SV12022
The headlight beam level is always maintained automatically
at the proper level in all loading conditions so that your
headlights do not dazzle other road users.
If this system fails, the warning light in the instrument cluster
comes on. If this occurs, have your vehicle checked by Lexus
dealer.
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SWITCHES
33
FRONT FOG LIGHT SWITCH
SV12016
To turn on the front fog lights, turn the switch to the ºONº
position. The front fog lights come on only when the
headlights are on low beam.
REAR FOG LIGHT SWITCH
SV12017
To turn on the rear fog lights, push the switch. They will
come on when the headlights are turned on.
To turn off the lights, push the switch again. They will go out
when the headlight switch is in the ºOFFº position. After the
rear fog and all other lights are turned off, the rear fog light do
not come on even if you turn on the tail or headlight switch
again.
When the rear fog lights are on, the indicator lights on the upper
side of the rear fog light switch lights up.
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SWITCHES
34
WINDSHIELD WIPER AND WASHERSWITCH
SV12025

1Interval adjuster 2Washer on
To turn the wipers on, move the lever down until you reach
the desired speed setting.
The ignition key must be in the ºONº position.
There are 3 settings:
ºINTº position: Intermittent operation
ºLOº position: Low speed operation
ºHIº position: High speed operation
Twist the interval adjuster upward to increase the wiping
time interval between sweeps, and downward to decrease
it.
The wiper lever must be in the ºINTº position. For mist wiper operations (a single wipe), pull the lever
toward you and release it.
To make the washer squirt, push the button on the end of
the lever.
For information on adding washer fluid, see ºAdding washer
fluidº on page 384.
Some m
odels: If you push the windshield washer switch with
the headlights on, the headlight cleaner operates once
automatically.
In cold weather, warm the windshield with the defroster before
using the washer. This will help prevent icing, which could
block your vision.
The rear window and outside rear view mirror defogger
automatically turns on when you operate the wipers.
NOTICE
Do not operate the wipers if the windshield is dry. It may scratch the glass.
When waxing your vehicle, make sure that the washer nozzles
do not become blocked. If a nozzle becomes blocked, contact
your Lexus dealer to have the vehicle serviced.
NOTICE
If a nozzle becomes blocked, do not try to clear it with
a pin or other object. The nozzle will be damaged.
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SWITCHES
36
HEADLIGHT CLEANER SWITCH
SV12007
To spray fluid on the headlights, push the switch with the
headlights on.
The ignition key must be in the ºONº position.
Check the fluid level frequently as headlight cleaner uses fluid
a lot. For information on adding washer fluid, see ºAdding
washer fluidº on page 384.
Some models: If you push the windshield washer switch with
the headlights on, the headlight cleaner operates once
automatically.
NOTICE
Do not turn the headlight cleaner on with the washer
fluid tank empty. It may cause the cleaner motor tooverheat.
REAR WINDOW AND OUTSIDE
REAR VIEW MIRROR DEFOGGER,
AND WINDSHIELD WIPER DEICER SWITCH
SL12005
To turn the electric rear window defogger on, push the
switch.
The ignition key must be in the ºONº position.
The thin heater wires on the inside of the rear window and the
heater panels in the outside rear view mirrors will quickly clear
the surface. Keep your hands off the mirror faces when the
switch is on. An indicator light is on when the defogger is
operating.
Some models: the windshield wiper deicers are optionally
equipped to deice the windshield wiper blades by operating
simultaneously with defogger.
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STEERING WHEEL AND MIRRORS
180
TILT STEERING WHEEL
SV16064
To change the steering wheel angle, hold the steering
wheel, pull the lock release lever toward you, tilt the
steering wheel to the desired angle and release the lever.
When the steering wheel is in a low position, it will spring up as
you release the lock release lever.
CAUTION
 Do not adjust the steering wheel while the vehicle is
moving. Doing so may cause the driver to mishandle
the vehicle and an accident may occur resulting in
death or injuries.
 After adjusting the steering wheel, try moving it up
and down to make sure it is locked in position.
OUTSIDE REAR VIEW MIRRORS
SV16010
Adjust the mirror so that you can just see the side of your
vehicle in the mirror.
Be careful when judging the size or distance of any object seen
in the outside rear view mirror on the passenger's side
because it is a convex mirror. Any object seen in a convex
mirror will look smaller and farther away than if seen in a normal
flat mirror.
When you push the rear window and outside rear view mirror
defogger switch or operate the wipers, the heater panels in the
outside rear view mirrors will quickly clear the mirror surface.
(See º Rear window and outside rear view mirror defogger, and
windshield wiper deicer switchº on page 36.)
Some models: When the inside rear view mirror darkens in
ºAUTOº mode, the outside rear view mirrors also darken to
reduce the reflection of the headlights of the following vehicle.
For details, see ºInside rear view mirrorº on page 182.
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