1992 Lexus ES300 steering

SECTION 3 – 1
95
STARTING AND DRIVING
Starting and driving
Catalytic converter96 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine exhaust caution
97 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Before starting the engine
97 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ignition switch with steering lock98 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Parking brake99 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
How to start the engine99 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Automatic transmission101 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Manual transmission106 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cruise control107 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brake system11 0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brake pad wear limit indicators111 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Types of tires11 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

STARTING AND DRIVING
98Remember to check that the warning lights function when
turning the ignition key to “ON”, and check the fuel gauge to
see that you have sufficient fuel.
IGNITION SWITCH WITH
STEERING LOCK
“START” − Starter motor on. The ignition key will return to
the “ON” position when released.
For starting tips, see page 99.
“ON” − Engine on and all accessories on.
This is the normal driving position.
NOTICE:
Do not leave the key in the “ON” position if the engine is
not running. The battery will discharge and the ignition
system could be damaged.
“ACC” − Accessories such as the radio operate, but the
engine is off.If you leave the key in the “ACC” or “LOCK” position and open
the driver’s door, a buzzer will remind you to remove the key.
“LOCK” − Engine is off and the steering wheel is locked.
The ignition key can be removed only at this position.
You must push in the key to turn it from “ACC” to the “LOCK”
position. On vehicles with an automatic transmission, the
selector lever must be put in the “P” range before turning the
key to the “LOCK” position.
When starting the engine, the key may seem stuck at the
“LOCK” position. To free it, first be sure the key is pushed all
the way in, and then rock the steering wheel slightly while
turning the key gently.
If, in an emergency, you must turn the engine off while the
vehicle is in motion, turn the key only to “ACC”

STARTING AND DRIVING
99 CAUTION (for manual transmission):
Never remove the key when the vehicle is moving, as this
will lock the steering wheel and result in loss of steering
control.
PARKING BRAKE
Set
Unlock
Release
To set: Pull up the lever.
To release: Pull up the lever slightly, press the thumb
button, then lower the lever.
Before leaving your vehicle, firmly apply the parking brake.
CAUTION:
Before driving, be sure the parking brake is fully released
and the parking brake reminder light is off.
HOW TO START THE ENGINE
Before cranking
1. Apply the parking brake firmly.
2. Turn off unnecessary lights and accessories.
3.Manual transmission: Press the clutch pedal to the floor
and shift the transmission into neutral. Hold the clutch pedal to
the floor until the engine is started. A starter safety device will
prevent the starter from operating if the clutch pedal is not fully
depressed.
Automatic transmission: Put the selector lever in “P”. If you
need to restart the engine while the vehicle is moving, put the
selector lever n “N”. A starter safety device will prevent the
starter from operating if the selector lever is in any drive
position.
4.Automatic transmission only: Depress the brake pedal
and hold it to the floor until you are ready to drive off.
Starting the engine
Before starting the engine, be sure to follow the instructions in
“Before cranking”.
Normal starting procedure
The electronic fuel injection system in your engine
automatically controls the proper air-fuel mixture for starting.
You can start a cold or hot engine as follows: