2001 Lexus ES300 engine

SWITCHES
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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 necessarywhen the engine is not running.
SEAT HEATER SWITCHES
12E042

SWITCHES
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NOTICE
Do not put unevenly weighted objects on theseat and do not stick sharp objects (needles,nails, etc.) into the seat.
When cleaning the seats, do not use organicsubstances (paint thinner, benzine, alcohol,gasoline, etc.). They may damage the heaterand seat surface.
To prevent the battery from being discharged,turn the switches on when the engine isrunning.

SECTION 1 ± 3
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INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
Gauges, meters and service reminder
indicators
Fuel gauge54
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Engine coolant temperature gauge 56
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Tachometer 58
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Odometer and trip meter 58
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Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers 60
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Instrument panel light control 69
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FUEL GAUGE
13E020

GAUGES, METERS AND SERVICE REMINDER INDICATORS
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ENGINE COOLANT
TEMPERATURE GAUGE
13E018

Normal range
The gauge indicates the engine coolant temperature
when the ignition switch is on. The engine operating
temperature will vary with changes in weather and
engine load.
If the needle points to the red zone or higher, stop your
vehicle and allow the engine to cool.

GAUGES, METERS AND SERVICE REMINDER INDICATORS
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Your vehicle may overheat during severe operating
conditions, such as:

Driving up a long hill on a hot day.
 Reducing speed or stopping after high speed driving.
 Idling for a long period with the air conditioning on in
stop±and±go traffic.
 Towing a trailer.
NOTICE
Do not remove the thermostat in the engine
cooling system as this may cause the engine to
overheat. The thermostat is designed to control the flow of coolant to keep thetemperature of the engine within the specifiedoperating range.
Do not continue driving with an overheatedengine. See ªIf your vehicle overheatsº onpage 348.

GAUGES, METERS AND SERVICE REMINDER INDICATORS
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TACHOMETER
13E019
The tachometer indicates engine speed in
thousands of rpm (revolutions per minute). Use it
while driving to prevent engine over±revving.
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
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(a) If parking brake
is off, stop
immediately and
contact Lexus
dealer.
(b) Fasten seat belt.
(Indicator and buzzer)
(c) Take vehicle to Lexus dealer
immediately.
(d) Stop and check.
(e) Stop and check. (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) Take vehicle to Lexus dealer.
(m) Add washer fluid.
or
or
and
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GAUGES, METERS AND SERVICE REMINDER INDICATORS
62(n) Low fuel level Fill up tank.
warning light
(o) Automatic headlight Take vehicle to leveling system Lexus dealer.
warning light
(p) Key reminder buzzer Remove key.
(a) Brake System Warning Light
This light comes on in the following cases when the
ignition key is in the ªONº position.
 When the parking brake is applied...
 When the brake fluid level is low...
CAUTION
It is dangerous to continue driving normally when the
brake fluid level is low.
Have your vehicle checked at your Lexus dealer in
the following cases.
The light does not come on even if the parking brake
is applied when the ignition key is in the ªONº position.
CAUTION
If the light does not turn off even after the parking brake
is released while the engine is running, immediately
stop your vehicle at a safe place and contact your Lexus
dealer. In this case, the brakes may not work properly
and your stopping distance will become longer.
Depress the brake pedal firmly and bring the vehicle to
an immediate stop.