1994 Lexus ES300 lights

SWITCHES
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HEADLIGHT AND TURN SIGNAL
SWITCH
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.
When these lights are on, the indicator lights up in the
instrument cluster.
The lights automatically turn off when the driver’s door is
opened with the ignition turned off. To turn them on again, turn
the ignition key to the “ON” position or actuate the headlight
switch. If you are going to park for over one week, make sure
the headlight switch is off.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.
Daytime Running Light System (Canada only)
The headlights turn on when the parking brake is released with
the engine started, even with the light switch in the “OFF”
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.
Under the daytime running light system, the headlights turn on
at reduced intensity. Twist the knob to the second clickstop to
turn to full intensity for driving at night.NOTICE:
To prevent the battery from being discharged, do not
leave the lights on for a long period when the engine is
not running.

SWITCHES
17 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 is on.
The headlight flasher works even when the headlight switch is
off.
For signaling turns, move the lever up or down in the
conventional manner.
The ignition key must be in the “ON” 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. You
may change headlight beam even while the turn signal lights
are flashing.
FOG LIGHT SWITCH
To turn on the fog lights, turn the switch to the “ON”
position. The fog lights come on only when the headlights
are on low beam.
The headlight switch must be at the second clickstop.

SWITCHES
204. Turn the ignition switch on. The windshield wipers will
then shift position in accordance with the position of the
connector.
Before closing the hood, check to see that you have not
forgotten any tools, etc. Then lower the hood and make sure
it locks into place. If necessary, press down gently on the front
edge to lock it.
If you are unable to shift the position of windshield wipers,
contact your Lexus dealer.
HEADLIGHT CLEANER SWITCH
(CANADA ONLY)
To spray fluid on the headlights, push the switch with the
headlights on.
The ignition key must be in the “ON” position.
The low washer fluid reminder light in the instrument cluster
comes on when the fluid level in the tank becomes nearly
empty. For information on adding washer fluid, see “Adding
washer fluid” on page 210.
NOTICE:
Do not turn the headlight cleaner on with the tank empty.
It may cause the cleaner motor to overheat.

SWITCHES
22The ignition key must be in the “ON” position. However, even
if the ignition key is turned to “OFF” position, the window can
be operated until a front door is opened (or for about sixty
seconds).
Operating the driver’s switch
To lower the window, push the switch half way down. Pull
it up to raise the window. The window glass moves as long
as the switch is operated.
To fully lower the driver’s window automatically, push the
switch fully down.
In automatic operation, the window will fully open even if you
let go of the switch. To stop the window partway, lightly pull the
switch up and then release it.
Operating the passengers’ switch
To lower the window, push the switch down. Pull it up to
raise the window. The window moves as long as the
switch is operated.
Indicator light
With the “WINDOW LOCK” switch pressed in, only the
driver’s window can be raised or lowered.
The indicator lights on the switch tell you which of the switches
can be operated

SWITCHES
23 CAUTION:
To avoid serious personal injury, you must do the
following.

Always make sure the head, hands and other parts of
the body of you and your passengers are kept
completely inside the vehicle before you close the
power windows. If someone’s neck, head or hands gets
caught in a closing window. It could result in a serious
injury. When your passengers close the power
windows, be sure that they operate the windows safely.

When small children are in the vehicle, never let them
use the power window switches without supervision.
Use the “WINDOW LOCK” switch to prevent them from
making unexpected use of the switches.

Never leave small children alone in the vehicle,
especially with the ignition key still inserted. They
could use the power window switches and get trapped
in a window. Unattended children can become involved
in serious accidents.
EMERGENCY FLASHER SWITCH
To turn on the emergency flashers, push the switch.
All the turn signal lights will flash the emergency flashers will
work with the engine running or off and with or without the
ignition key.
Turn on the emergency flashers to warn other drivers if your
vehicle must be stopped where it might be a traffic hazard.
Always pull your vehicle as far off the road as possible.
The turn signal light switch will not work when the emergency
flashers are in operation.
NOTICE:
To prevent the battery from being discharged, do not
leave the switch on for a long period when the engine is
not running.