1997 Lexus ES300 turn signal

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SECTION 1 ± 2
INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
Switches
Headlight switch 16
Headlight dimmer and turn signal switch 17
Fog light switch 18
Windshield wiper and washer switch 19
Rear window and outside rear view mirror defogger
switch 21
Power window switches 22
Emergency flasher switch 24
Seat heater switches 25

SWITCHES
17 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
ªOFFº 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.
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
the engine is not running.
HEADLIGHT DIMMER AND TURN
SIGNAL SWITCH
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 or
headlight flasher is on.
The headlight flasher works even when the headlight switch
is off.

SWITCHES
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For signaling turns, move the lever up or down in the
conventional manner.
The ignition key must be in the ªONº position.
The turn signal is self±canceling 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.
FOG LIGHT SWITCH
To turn on the fog lights, turn the switch to the ªONº
position. The fog lights come on only when the
headlights are on low beam.

SWITCHES
24
CAUTION!
To avoid serious personal injury, you must do the
following.
Always make sure the head, hands and other
parts of the body of all occupants are kept
completely inside the vehicle before you close the
power windows. If someone's ncek, head or
hands gets caught in a closing window, it could
result in a serious injury. When anyone closes 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 you
must stop your vehicle 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 longer than necessary when
the engine is not running.