1994 Lexus ES300 fuel

SECTION 1 – 3
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INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
Gauges, meters and service reminder
indicators
Fuel gauge26 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine coolant temperature gauge26 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tachometer
27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Odometer and trip meter
27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers28 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Instrument panel light control33 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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FUEL GAUGE
Low fuel level warning light
The gauge is displayed when the ignition switch is on and
indicates the approximate quantity of fuel remaining in the
tank.
It is a good idea to keep the tank over 1 / 4 full.
This fuel gauge has a non-return type needle which remains
at the last indicated position when the ignition switch is turned
off.
If the fuel level approaches “E” or the low fuel level warning light
comes on, fill the fuel tank as soon as possible.
See the inner back cover for fuel capacity and recommended
fuel selection.
ENGINE COOLANT
TEMPERATURE GAUGE
Overheating
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.

Towing a trailer.

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NOTICE:

Do not remove the thermostat in the engine cooling
system as this may cause the engine to overheat. The
thermostat is designed to control the flow of coolant
to keep the temperature of the engine within the
specified operating range.

Do not continue driving with an overheated engine.
See “if your vehicle overheats” on page 134.
TACHOMETER
The tachometer indicates engine speed in thousands of
rpm (revolutions per minute). Use it while driving to
prevent engine overrevving.Driving with the engine running too fast causes excessive
engine wear and poor fuel economy. Remember, in most
cases the slower the engine speed, the greater the fuel
economy.
NOTICE:
Do not let the indicator needle get into the red zone. This
may cause severe engine damage.
ODOMETER AND TRIP METER
This meter displays the odometer and two trip meters. To
change the mode indication, push the “ODO / TRIP”
button. Each time you push the button, the mode changes
in order from the odometer to trip meter A to trip meter B,
then back to the odometer, etc.

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28The odometer records the total distance the vehicle has
been driven. The twin trip meter records two different
distances independently.
For example, you can use one meter to calculate the fuel
economy and the other to measure the distance on each trip.
To set the A trip meter to zero, display the A meter reading,
then push the “RESET” button. The same applies for the
B trip meter.
The data of the trip meters will be cancelled if the electrical
power source is disconnected.
SERVICE REMINDER INDICATORS
AND WARNING BUZZERS
IF THIS INDICATOR OR
BUZZER COMES ON...DO THIS
(a) If parking brake is off,
stop and check.
(b) Fasten seat belts.
(Indicator and buzzer)
(c) Take vehicle to Lexus
dealer immediately.
(d) Stop and check.
(e) Stop and check.
(f) Add engine oil.

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29 (g) Take vehicle to Lexus
dealer.
(h) Take vehicle to Lexus
dealer.
(i) Close all doors.
(j) Replace bulb.
(k) Add washer fluid.
(l) Low fuel level warning light Fill up tank.
(m) Key reminder buzzer Remove ignition key.
(n) Moon roof Close moon roof.
reminder buzzer
(a) Brake System Warning Light
This light has the following two functions:
Parking brake reminder
If this light is on, make sure the parking brake is fully released.
The light should then go off.
Low brake fluid level warning
If this light comes on and stays on while you are driving, slow
down and pull off the road. Then stop the vehicle carefully.
Remember that stopping distance and pedal effort may be
increased. There may be a problem somewhere in the brake
system. Check the fluid level of the see-through reservoir.
To make sure the parking brake has not caused the warning
light to come on, confirm that the parking brake is fully
released.
If the brake fluid level is low...
At a safe place, test your brakes by starting and stopping.

If you judge that the brakes still work adequately, drive
cautiously to your nearest dealer or shop for repairs.

If the brakes are not working, have the vehicle towed in for
repairs. (For towing information, see page 140.)
CAUTION:
It is dangerous to continue driving normally when the
brake fluid level is low.

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31 The light may come on when the oil level is extremely low. It is
not designed to indicate low oil level, and the oil level must be
checked using the oil level dipstick.
NOTICE:
Do not drive the vehicle with the warning light on − even
for one block. It may ruin the engine.
(f) Low Engine Oil Level Warning Light
This light warns that the engine oil level is too low. Add oil as
soon as possible. (For instructions, see “Checking the engine
oil level” on page 176.)
NOTICE:
Continued engine operation with low engine oil will
damage the engine.
(g) Malfunction Indicator Lamp
This lamp warns that there is a problem somewhere in your
engine electrical system.
If it comes on while you are driving, have your vehicle
checked / repaired by your Lexus dealer as soon as possible.
(h) Anti-lock Brake System Warning Light
This Iight warns that there is a problem somewhere in your
anti-lock brake system When the anti-lock brake system
warning light is on (and the brake system warning light is off),
the brake system operates conventionally but without anti-lock
function.
If the light comes on while you are driving, have your vehicle
checked by your Lexus dealer as soon as possible.
(i) Open Door Warning Light
This light remains on until all the doors are completely closed.
(j) Rear Light Failure Warning Light
If this light comes on when the headlight switch is turned on (at
the first or second clickstop), it indicates that one or more of the
tail lights are burned out.
If it comes on when the brake pedal is depressed, one or more
stop lights are burned out.
Have defective bulbs replaced as soon as possible.
(k) Low Washer Fluid Warning Light (Canada
only)
This light comes on when the fluid level in the tank becomes
nearly empty. Fill the tank as soon as possible.
(l) Low Fuel Level Warning Light
This light comes on when the fuel level in the tank becomes
nearly empty. Fill up the tank as soon as possible.
(m) Key Reminder Buzzer
This buzzer reminds you to remove the key when you open the
driver’s door with the ignition key in the “ACC” or “LOCK”
position.

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(n) Moon Roof Reminder Buzzer
If you turn the ignition key to the “ACC” or “LOCK” position with
the moon roof still tilted up, this buzzer sounds as a reminder
when a front door is opened or about sixty seconds after the
ignition key is turned to the “ACC” or “LOCK” position.
How to check all the service reminder
indicators
(except the low fuel level warning light):
1. Apply the parking brake.
2. Open the door.
The following service reminder indicator should come on. It
goes off when you close the door completely.
3. Turn the ignition key to “ACC”.
The following service reminder indicator should come on. If
goes off after 6 seconds.
4. Turn the ignition key to “ON”.
The following service reminder indicators should come on.
The following service reminder indicators go off after 3
seconds.
5. Turn the ignition key “START”
The following service reminder indicators should come on.
If any service reminder indicator or warning buzzer does not
function, either the bulb is burned out or circuit is in need of
repair. Have it checked by your Lexus dealer as soon as
possible.