2001 Lexus ES300 roof

EXTERIOR EQUIPMENT
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Jam protection function
During closing operation, the moon roof stops and is
open if something gets caught into the roof opening.
If the moon roof receives a strong impact, this function
may work even if nothing is caught.
CAUTION
To avoid serious personal injury, you must do the
following.
While the vehicle is moving, always keep the heads,
hands and other parts of the bodies of all occupants
away from the roof opening. Otherwise, they could
be seriously injured if the vehicle stops suddenly or
if the vehicle is involved in an accident.
 Always make sure nobody places his/her head,
hands and other parts of the body in the roof opening
before you close the roof. If someone's neck, head or
hands gets caught in the closing roof, it could result
in a serious injury. When anyone closes the roof, first
make sure it is safe to do so.

EXTERIOR EQUIPMENT
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Never leave small children alone in the vehicle,
especially with the ignition key still inserted. They
could use the moon roof switches and get trapped in
the roof opening. Unattended children can be
involved in serious accidents.
 Never sit on top of the vehicle around the roof
opening.
 Never try jamming any part of your body to make the
jam protection function work intentionally.
 The jam protection function may not work if
something gets caught just before the moon roof
fully closed.

MAINTENANCE
381
Where to go for service?
Lexus technicians are well±trained specialists and are
kept up to date with the latest service information
through technical bulletins, service tips, and
in±dealership training programs. They are well informed
about the operation of all the systems on your vehicle.
You can be confident that your Lexus dealer's service
department performs the best job to meet the
maintenance requirements of your vehicle.
Your copy of the repair order is proof that all required
maintenance has been performed for warranty
coverage. And if any problems should arise with your
vehicle while under warranty, your Lexus dealer will
promptly take care of it. Again, be sure to keep a copy
of the repair order for any service performed on your
Lexus.
What about do±it±yourself maintenance?
Many of the maintenance items are easy to do yourself,
if you have a little mechanical ability and a few basic
automotive tools. Simple instructions for how to perform
them are presented in Section 6.
If you are a skilled do±it±yourself mechanic, the Lexus
service manuals are recommended. Please be aware
that do±it±yourself maintenance can affect your
warranty coverage. See your ªOwner's Guideº,
ªOwner's M anual Supplementº or ªWarranty Bookletº for
the details.

ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS
450
No.FUSEAMPERECIRCUIT
28 WIPER25Windshield wipers and
washer
29 MIRROR
±HEATER10Outside rear view mirror
defogger
30 ECU±IG15
Cruise control system,
Anti±lock brake system,
Shift lock system, Theft
deterrent system,
Electronic modulated
suspension, Wireless
remote control
31 IGN5SRS, Multiport fuel
injection
32 STOP15
Stop lights, High mounted
stoplight, Cruise control
system, Electronic
modulated suspension,
Anti±lock brake system,
Shift lock system, Power
seat system, Multiport
fuel injection
33 TAIL10Tail light, Side marker
lights, License plate lights
34 POWER
±OUTLET15Power outlet
35 OBD7.5On±board diagnosis
system
36 FOG15Fog lights
No.FUSEAMPERECIRCUIT
37 STARTER5Starting system
38 DOOR25
Door courtesy light, Theft
deterrent system, Power
door lock system, Trunk
lid opener, Fuel filler door
opener
39 PANEL7.5Instrument panel lights,
Glove box light
40 TURN7.5Emergency flashers, Turn
signal lights
41 RAD± NO.27.5Audio system
42 CIG15Cigarette lighter, Clock,
SRS
43 DEF40Rear window defogger,
Outside rear view mirror
defogger
44 PWR30Power window, Electronic
moon roof, Power seat
system
45 AM140No circuit
SPARESpare fuse

BODY
479
To help prevent corrosion on your Lexus, follow
these guidelines:
Keep your vehicle clean by regular washing.
In
addition, observe the following points.

If you drive on salted roads in the winter or if you live
near the ocean, you should hose off the
undercarriage at least once a month to minimize
corrosion.

High p ressure water or steam is effective for cleaning
the vehicle's underside and wheel housings. Pay
particular attention to these areas as it is difficult to
see all the mud and dirt. It will do more harm than
good to simply wet the mud and debris without
removing them. The lower edge of doors, rocker
panels and frame members have drain holes which
should not be allowed to clog with dirt as trapped
water in these areas can cause corrosion.

Wash the underside of the vehicle thoroughly when
winter is over.
See ªWashing and waxingº on page 480 for more tips.
Check the cond ition of your vehicle's paint and trim.
If you find any chips or scratches in the paint, touch them
up immediately to prevent corrosion from starting. If the
chips or scratches have gone through the bare metal,
have a qualified body shop make the repair. Check the interior of your vehicle. Water and dirt can
accumulate under the floor mats and could cause
corrosion. Occasionally check under the mats to make
sure the area is dry. Be particularly careful when
transporting chemicals, cleansers, fertilizers, salt, etc.
These should be transported in proper containers. If a
spill or leak should occur, immediately clean and dry the
area.
Keep your vehicle in a well ventilated garage or a
roofed place. Do not park your vehicle in a damp,
poorly ventilated garage.
If you wash your vehicle in
the garage, or if you drive it in covered with water or
snow, your garage may be so damp it will cause
corrosion. Even if your garage is heated, a wet vehicle
can corrode if the ventilation is poor.