2001 Lexus ES300 ECO mode

GAUGES, METERS AND SERVICE REMINDER INDICATORS
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ªODO/TRIPº knob
This meter displays the odometer and two trip
meters. To change the mode indication, push the
ªODO/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.
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.

COMFORT ADJUSTMENT
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Adjust the m
irror so that you can just see the rear of
your vehicle in the mirror.
Pushing the switch changes the mode between
ªAUTOº and ªDAYº.
The indicator comes on when the ªAUTOº mode is
selected.
ªDAYº mode: The mirror surface is normal.
ªAUTOº mode: If the mirror detects light from the
headlights of the vehicle behind you, the mirror
surface darkens slightly to reduce the reflected
light.
When the inside rear view mirror surface changes, the
driver's side outside rear view mirror surface will also
become darker.
When the ignition key is inserted and turned on, the
inside rear view mirror always turns on in the ªAUTOº
mode. When the outside air temperature is low, it may take a
little longer for the mirror to darken in response to the
detection of headlights.
CAUTION
Do not adjust the mirror while the vehicle is moving. It
may cause the driver to mishandle the vehicle and an
accident may occur resulting in death or serious
injuries.

AIR CONDITIONING
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The air intake control button is used to switch the air
intake between the OUTSIDE AIR mode and
RECIRCULATED AIR mode.
With the button in the OUTSIDE AIR mode, the
OUTSIDE AIR mode indicator light will come on and the
system will take fresh outside air into the vehicle.
If quick circulation of cooled air is desired, push the air
intake control button for RECIRCULATED AIR. The
RECIRCULATED AIR mode indicator light will come on.
For normal use, it is best to keep the air intake control
button set to OUTSIDE AIR mode. If recirculated air is
used
during heating, the windows will fog up more easily.
When the air conditioning is ON, if the engine coolant
temperature becomes extremely high, the
RECIRCULATED AIR mode is automatically selected.
This is not a malfunction. When the engine coolant
temperature is lowered, the previous mode resumes.
If manual on±off of the air conditioning is desired ±
Push the ªA/Cº button to turn the air conditioning on and
push it again to turn the air conditioning off.
The air conditioning does not work if the outside
temperature is lowered down to around 0 C (32F).
If the system is used for ventilation, heating in dry
weather or removing frost or exterior fog on the
windshield, turn the air conditioning off once it is no
longer required. This will improve fuel economy. The air
conditioning can be used for year±round automatic temperature
control including cooling and dehumidifying
operation.
If the air conditioning compressor does not operate, the
indicator of the ªA/Cº button will blink. If the indicator of
the ªA/Cº button blinks even when the ªA/Cº button is
pushed again, have the compressor checked by your
nearest Lexus dealer.
Displaying the outside temperature ±
When you push the ªOUTSIDE TEMPº knob, the
temperature display shows the outside temperature. To
return to the display of the current set temperature, push
the knob again. The temperature display ranges from
±30 C (±22 F) up to 50C (122F).

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(c) Operating tips
To help cool down the interior after parking in the hot
sun, drive for the first few minutes with the windows
open. After the excess heat has blown away, close
the windows.
 Make sure the air inlet grilles in front of the windshield
are not blocked by leaves or other obstructions.
 If air flow control is not satisfactory, check the
dashboard vents. (See ªSide ventsº.)
 On humid days, do not blow cold air on the
windshield. The windshield could fog up because of
the difference in air temperature on the inside and
outside of the windshield.
 Keep the area under the front seats clear to allow air
to circulate throughout the vehicle.
 On cold days, push the fan speed selector to adjust
the fan speed high for a minute to help clear the intake
ducts of snow or moisture. This can reduce the
amount of fogging on the windows.
 When driving on dusty roads, close all windows. If
dust thrown up by the vehicle is still drawn into the
vehicle after closing the windows, it is recommended
that the air intake control button be left to the
OUTSIDE AIR mode and the fan speed control button
be pressed to anywhere except the ªOFFº button. 
If following another vehicle on a dusty road, or driving
in windy and dusty conditions, it is recommended that
the air intake control button be temporarily pressed in
to the RECIRCULATED AIR mode, which will close
off the outside passage and prevent outside air and
dust from entering the vehicle interior.
Heating
For best results, set controls to:
For automatic operation ±
Push in the ªAUTOº button.
Temperature ± To the desired temperature
Air intake ± OUTSIDE AIR
Air conditioning ± OFF
For manual operation ±

AIR CONDITIONING
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On some models, the air conditioning filters are
behind the central instrument panel.
The air conditioning filter may clog after long use. The
filter may need to be replaced if the air flow of the air
conditioner
and heater experiences extreme reductions
in operating efficiency, or if the windows become to fog
up easily.
To maintain the air conditioning efficiency, inspect and
replace the air conditioning filter according to the
maintenance schedule. (For scheduled maintenance
information, please refer to the ªOwner's Manual
Supplement/Maintenance Scheduleº.)
CAUTION
Be careful not to touch the hot heater radiator pipes.
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AUDIO
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In the ªTAPEº or ªCDº mode, the applicable
functions
are shown in the lowest part of the display.
Push the switch just below to turn on each function.
(b) Tone and balance
How good an audio program sounds to you is largely
determined by the mix of the treble, mid±range, and
bass levels. In fact, different kinds of music and vocal
programs usually sound better with different mixes of
treble, mid±range, and bass.
A good balance of the left and right stereo channels and
of the front and rear sound levels is also important.
Keep in mind that if you are listening to a stereo
recording or broadcast, changing the right/left balance
will increase the volume of one group of sounds while
decreasing the volume of another.
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AUDIO
244Push the knob so that it pops out of its retracted
position. Then turn it for adjustment.
ªBASSº knob: Use this knob to adjust low±pitched
tones.
ªMIDº
knob: Use this knob to adjust mid±pitched tones.
ªTREBLEº knob: Use this knob to adjust high±pitched
tones.
ªBALANCEº knob: Use this knob to adjust the sound
balance between the right and left speakers.
ªFADERº knob: Use this knob to adjust the sound
balance between the front and rear speakers.
After adjustment, push the knob back into its retracted
position.
(c) Automatic sound levelizer (except Nakamichi
model)
When the audio sound becomes difficult to be heard due
to road noise, wind noise, etc. during driving, the system
adjusts to optimum volume according to the noise level. (d) Your radio antenna
The wire antenna is mounted inside the rear window.
NOTICE
When
cleaning the inside of the rear window, be
careful not to scratch or damage the wire antenna.
Putting a window tint (especially, conductive ormetallic type) on the rear window may affect thereception of radio. For the installation of thewindow tint, consult with your Lexus dealer.
(e) Your cassette player
When you insert a cassette, the exposed tape should be
to the right.
NOTICE
Do not oil any part of the cassette player, and do not insert anything except a cassette tape into theslot.

AUDIO
252If a cassette is already in the slot, push the ªTAPEº
button.
Dolby Noise Reduction* feature:
If you are listening to
a tape that was recorded with Dolby* B or C Noise
Reduction, push the button by the double±D symbol until
the appropriate symbol appears on the display.
The Dolby B NR mode reduces tape noise by about 10
dB. The Dolby C NR mode reduces tape noise by
another 10 dB or about 20 dB total. For best sound
reproduction, select the same NR mode that was used
to record the tape.
To play a tape recorded without Dolby NR, push the
button until the symbol disappears from the display.
* Dolby noise reduction manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories Licensing Corporation. ªDOLBYº and the
double±D symbol
are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories
Licensing Corporation.
(b) Manual program selection