1998 Lexus ES300 bulb

SWITCHES19
12E004±1
For signaling turns, move the lever up or down in the conventional
manner.
The ignition key must be in the ºONº 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.
FOG LIGHT SWITCH
12E005±1
To turn on the fog lights, turn the switch to the ºONº position. Th\
e fog
lights come on only when the headlights are on low beam.

GAUGES, METERS AND SERVICE REMINDER INDICATORS31
(f) Add engine oil.
(g) Take vehicle to Lexus dealer.
(h) Take vehicle to Lexus dealer.
(i) Close all doors.
(j) Replace bulb.
(k) Take vehicle to Lexus dealer.
(l) Add washer fluid.
(m) Low fuel level Fill up tank.
warning light
(n) Key reminder buzzer Remove key.
(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 go off.
Low brake fluid level warning
If this light comes on and stays on while you are driving, slow down and p\
ull
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\
,
check to see 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 173.)
CAUTION
It is dangerous to continue driving normally when the brake
fluid level is low.
or

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When the ºABSº warning light is on (and the brake system warning light is
off), the brake system operates conventionally but anti±lock brake system i\
s
not assisting brake performance so that the wheels could lock up during a
sudden brake or braking on slippery road surfaces.
(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 f\
irst 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 light\
s are
burned out.
Have defective bulbs replaced as soon as possible.
(k) ºTRAC OFFº Indicator/Warning Light
This light comes on when the ignition key is turned to ºONº, and will \
go off
after 3 seconds. This means that the system is operating properly.
If the light flashes, this indicates a malfunction in the traction control\
system.
Contact your Lexus dealer as soon as possible to service the vehicle.
(l) Low Washer Fluid Warning Light
This light comes on when the fluid level in the tank becomes nearly empt\
y.
Fill the tank as soon as possible.
(m) Low Fuel Level Warning Light
This light comes on when the fuel level in the tank becomes nearly empty. Fill
the tank as soon as possible.
On inclines or curves, due to the movement of fuel in the tank, the low fu\
el
level warning light may come on earlier than usual.
(n) Key Reminder Buzzer
This buzzer reminds you to remove the key when you open the driver's door
with the ignition key in the ºACCº or ºLOCKº position.

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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 ºACCº.
The following service reminder indicator should come on. It goes off after 6
seconds.
4. Turn the ignition key to ºONº.
The following service reminder indicators should come on.
or

or

The following service reminder indicators go off after a few seconds.
or

5. Turn the ignition key to ºSTARTº.
The following service reminder indicators should come on.

If any service reminder indicator or warning buzzer does not function, e\
ither
the bulb is burned out or circuit is in need of repair. Have it checked by your
Lexus dealer as soon as possible.
INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHT CONTROL
13E005
To adjust the brightness of the instrument panel lights, turn the knob.

SECTION 6 ± 4
213
SERVICE PROCEDURES AND SPECIFICATIONS
Electrical components
Specifications214
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Checking battery condition 219
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Battery recharging precautions 223
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Checking and replacing the blade type fuses 224
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Checking the cartridge type fuses 226
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Adding washer fluid 227
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Checking the headlight aim 228
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Replacing light bulbs 229
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ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS229
64E020±1

1Arrow head 2Acceptable range
Horizontal movement gauge: The arrow head should not deviate by more
than one mark to either side of the gauge.
If the error is over the value specified above, take the vehicle to your\
Lexus
dealer to adjust the headlight aim.
REPLACING LIGHT BULBS
The illustration on the following pages show the locations of light bulbs. \
If
it is necessary to replace a bulb, take your vehicle to your Lexus dealer \
as soon
as possible. Use bulbs with the bulb numbers and wattage ratings given in\
the
table.
CAUTION
Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and require special
handling. They can burst or shatter if scratched or dropped.
Hold a bulb only by its plastic or metal case. Do not touch the
glass part of a bulb with bare hands.
NOTICE
Only use a bulb of the listed type.

ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS
230
LIGHT LOCATION
64E021
Light Bulbs
Bulb No. W Type
1 Headlights (high beam) 9005 65 A
2 Headlights H7 55 B
(low and high beam)
3 Front turn signal and 1157NA 27/8 D
parking lights
4 Fog lights H3 55 C
64E022±3
Light BulbsBulb No. W Type
5 High mounted stoplight ±±± 21 E
6 Rear side marker lights W5W 5 E
7 Tail and stop lights ±±± 21/5 E
8 Tail lights W5W 5 E
9 License plate lights W5W 5 E
10 Back±up lights ±±± 21 E
11 Rear turn signal lights ±±± 21 E

ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS231
64E023±2
Light BulbsBulb No. W Type
12 Personal light ±±± 10 D
13 Vanity lights±±± 1.5 F
14 Interior light±±± 8 F
15 Door courtesy light ±±± 3.8 E
16 Glovebox light±±± 1.2 E
64E024±4
Light BulbsBulb No. W Type
17 Trunk light 194 2.8 F
A: HB3 halogen bulbs
B: H7 halogen bulbs
C: H3 halogen bulbs
D: Single end bulbs
E: Wedge base bulbs
F: Double end bulbs