1999 Lexus ES300 odometer

For detailed information, refer to the description given in each section\
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PICTORIAL INDEX
x
Page
1 Engine coolant temperature gauge 52. . . . . . .
2 Tachometer 54
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3 Turn signal indicator light 32
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4 Automatic transmission indicator lights 261 .
5 Overdrive off indicator light 264
. . . . . . . . . . . . .
6 Odometer and trip meter 54
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7 ODO/TRIP knob 54
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
8 Fuel gauge 50
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
9 Vehicle skid control system warning light 63 .
10 Cruise control indicator light 274
. . . . . . . . . . .
11 Rear light failure warning light 62
. . . . . . . . . . .
12 Seat belt reminder light 60
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
13 Brake system warning light 58
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page
14 Discharge warning light
61
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
15 Low oil pressure warning light 61
. . . . . . . . . . .
16 Slip indicator light 278
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
17 Headlight indicator light 28
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
18 Headlight high beam indicator light 31 . . . . . .
19 Open door warning light 62
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
20 Low engine oil level warning light 62 . . . . . . . .
21 Malfunction indicator lamp 62
. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
22 Vehicle skid control system off
indicator light 282 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
23 Anti±lock brake system warning light 62 . . . . .
24 SRS warning light 60
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
25 Low washer fluid warning light 63
. . . . . . . . . . .
26 Low fuel level warning light 63
. . . . . . . . . . . . . .

For detailed information, refer to the description given in each section\
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PICTORIAL INDEX
xii
Page
1 Engine coolant temperature gauge 52. . . . . . .
2 Tachometer 54
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3 Turn signal indicator light 32
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4 Automatic transmission indicator lights 261 .
5 Overdrive off indicator light 264
. . . . . . . . . . . . .
6 Odometer and trip meter 54
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7 ODO/TRIP knob 54
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
8 Fuel gauge 50
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
9 Vehicle skid control system warning light 63 .
10 Cruise control indicator light 274
. . . . . . . . . . .
11 Rear light failure warning light 62
. . . . . . . . . . .
12 Seat belt reminder light 60
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
13 Brake system warning light 58
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page
14 Discharge warning light
61
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
15 Low oil pressure warning light 61
. . . . . . . . . . .
16 Slip indicator light 278
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
17 Tail light indicator light 28
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
18 Headlight high beam indicator light 31 . . . . . .
19 Open door warning light 62
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
20 Low engine oil level warning light 62 . . . . . . . .
21 Malfunction indicator lamp 62
. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
22 Vehicle skid control system off
indicator light 282 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
23 Anti±lock brake system warning light 62 . . . . .
24 SRS warning light 60
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
25 Low washer fluid warning light 63
. . . . . . . . . . .
26 Low fuel level warning light 63
. . . . . . . . . . . . . .

For detailed information, refer to the description given in each section\
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PICTORIAL INDEX
xiv
Page
1 Engine coolant temperature gauge 52. . . . . . .
2 Tachometer 54
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3 Turn signal indicator light 32
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4 Automatic transmission indicator lights 261 .
5 Overdrive off indicator light 264
. . . . . . . . . . . . .
6 Odometer and trip meter 54
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7 ODO/TRIP knob 54
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
8 Fuel gauge 50
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
9 Cruise control indicator light 274
. . . . . . . . . . .
10 Rear light failure warning light 62
. . . . . . . . . . .
11 Seat belt reminder light 60
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
12 Brake system warning light 58
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page
13 Discharge warning light
61
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
14 Low oil pressure warning light 61
. . . . . . . . . . .
15 Slip indicator light 278
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
16 Headlight indicator light 28
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
17 Headlight high beam indicator light 31 . . . . . .
18 Open door warning light 62
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
19 Low engine oil level warning light 62 . . . . . . . .
20 Malfunction indicator lamp 62
. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
21 Traction control system off
indicator/warning light 63 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
22 Anti±lock brake system warning light 62 . . . . .
23 SRS warning light 60
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
24 Low washer fluid warning light 63
. . . . . . . . . . .
25 Low fuel level warning light 63
. . . . . . . . . . . . . .

For detailed information, refer to the description given in each section\
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PICTORIAL INDEX
xvi
Page
1 Engine coolant temperature gauge 52. . . . . . .
2 Tachometer 54
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3 Turn signal indicator light 32
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4 Automatic transmission indicator lights 261 .
5 Overdrive off indicator light 264
. . . . . . . . . . . . .
6 Odometer and trip meter 54
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7 ODO/TRIP knob 54
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
8 Fuel gauge 50
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
9 Cruise control indicator light 274
. . . . . . . . . . .
10 Rear light failure warning light 62
. . . . . . . . . . .
11 Seat belt reminder light 60
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
12 Brake system warning light 58
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page
13 Discharge warning light
61
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
14 Low oil pressure warning light 61
. . . . . . . . . . .
15 Slip indicator light 278
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
16 Tail light indicator light 28
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
17 Headlight high beam indicator light 31 . . . . . .
18 Open door warning light 62
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
19 Low engine oil level warning light 62 . . . . . . . .
20 Malfunction indicator lamp 62
. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
21 Traction control system off
indicator/warning light 63 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
22 Anti±lock brake system warning light 62 . . . . .
23 SRS warning light 60
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
24 Low washer fluid warning light 63
. . . . . . . . . . .
25 Low fuel level warning light 63
. . . . . . . . . . . . . .

SECTION 1 ± 3
50
INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
Gauges, meters and service reminder
indicators
Fuel gauge50
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine coolant temperature gauge 52
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tachometer 54
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Odometer and trip meter 54
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers 56
. . .
Instrument panel light control 65
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
FUEL GAUGE
13E001

GAUGES, METERS AND SERVICE REMINDER INDICATORS
54
TACHOMETER
13E003
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

GAUGES, METERS AND SERVICE REMINDER INDICATORS
56

ºODO/TRIPº knob
This meter displays the odometer and two trip
meters. To change the mode indication, push the
ºODO/TRIPº knob briefly. Each time you push the
knob,
the mode changes in order from the odometer
to trip meter A to trip meter B, then back to the
odometer, etc.
The 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, push the knob and hold it. The same
applies for the B trip meter.
The data of 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.

CHASSIS
403
Tire selection
When replacing a tire, use only the same size and
construction as originally installed and with the
same or greater load capacity.
Using any other size or type of tire may seriously affect
handling, ride, speedometer/odometer calibration,
ground clearance, and clearance between the body and
tires or snow chains.
Do not mix radial, belted, or conventional tires on
your vehicle.
Do not use tires or wheels other than the
manufacturer's recommended size.
It can cause dangerous handling characteristics,
resulting in loss of control. If you need to change from
conventional tires to radial tires or vice versa, replace
them as a set.
INSTALLING SNOW TIRES AND CHAINS
When to use snow tires or chains
Snow tires or chains are recommended when
driving on snow or ice.
On wet or dry roads, conventional or radial tires provide
better traction than snow or studded tires.
Snow tire selection
If you need snow tires, select the same size,
construction and load capacity as the original tires
on your Lexus.
Do not use tires other than stated above. Since your
vehicle has radial tires as original equipment, make sure
your snow tires also have radial construction. Do not
install studded tires without first checking local
regulations for possible restrictions.
Snow tire installation
Snow tires should be installed on all wheels.
Installing snow tires on the front wheels only can lead to
an excessive difference in road grip capability between
the front and rear tires which could cause loss of vehicle
control.