2001 Lexus ES300 head

SWITCHES
36For signaling
turns, move the lever up or down in the
conventional manner.
The ignition key must be in the ªONº 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
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To turn on the fog lights, turn the switch to the ªONº
position. The fog lights come on only when the
headlights are on low beam.WINDSHIELD WIPER AND WASHER SWITCH

SWITCHES
46
Jam protection function
During automatic raising operation, key off raising
operation or raising operation using the ignition key from
the outside, the window stops and is lowered if
something gets caught between the window and window
frame.
If the window receives a strong impact, this function may
work even if nothing is caught.
CAUTION
To avoid serious personal injury, you must do the
following.
 Always make sure the heads, hands and other parts
of the bodies of all occupants are kept completely
inside the vehicle before you close the power
windows. If someone's neck, head or hands gets
caught in a closing window, it could result in a
serious injury. When anyone closes the power
windows, make sure that he/she operates the
windows safely.

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.

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(h) ªABSº Warning Light
The light comes on when the ignition key is turned to the
ªONº position. If the anti±lock brake system and the
brake assist system work properly, the light turns off after
a few seconds. Thereafter, if either of the systems
malfunctions, the light comes on again.
When the ªABSº warning light is on (and the brake
system warning light is off), the anti±lock brake system,
the brake assist system, the traction control system and
the vehicle skid control system do not operate, but the
brake system still operates conventionally.
When the ªABSº warning light is on (and the brake
system warning light is off), the anti±lock brake system
does not operate so that the wheels could lock up during
a sudden braking or braking on slippery road surfaces.
If either of the following conditions occurs, this
indicates a malfunction somewhere in the parts
monitored by the warning light system. Contact
your Lexus dealer as soon as possible to service the
vehicle.
 The light does not come on when the ignition key is
turned to the ªONº position, or remains on.
 The light comes on while you are driving.
A warning light turning on briefly during operation does
not indicate a problem.
(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 first 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 lights are burned out.
Have defective bulbs replaced as soon as possible.
(k) Vehicle Skid Control System Warning Lights (Vehicles with Vehicle Skid
Control System only)
These lights warn that there is a problem somewhere in
the vehicle skid control system, traction control system
and brake assist system.
The lights will come on when the ignition key is turned to
ªONº, and will go off after a few seconds.
If the ªVSCº warning light and ªVSC OFFº indicator light
come on, the vehicle skid control system, traction control
system and brake assist system do not work. However,
as conventional braking operates when applied, there is
no problem to continue your driving.

GAUGES, METERS AND SERVICE REMINDER INDICATORS
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(m) Low Washer Fluid Warning Light
This light comes on when the fluid level in the tank
becomes nearly empty. F ill the tank as soon as possible.
(n) Low Fuel Level Warning Light
This light comes on when the fuel level in the tank
becomes nearly empty. F ill the tank as soon as possible.
On inclines or curves, due to the movement of fuel in the
tank, the low fuel level warning light may come on earlier
than usual.
(o) Automatic Headlight Leveling System Warning Light (Vehicles with
discharge headlight only)
This light warns that when there is a problem
somewhere in the automatic headlight leveling
system.
If it comes on, have your vehicle checked by your Lexus
dealer.
(p) Key Reminder Buzzer
This buzzer reminds you to remove the key when you
open the driver's door with the ignition key in the ªACCº
or ªLOCKº position.
How to check all the service reminder
indicators
(except the low fuel level warning light and low
washer fluid 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 ªACCº.
The following service reminder indicator should come
on. It goes off after 6 seconds.
4. Turn the ignition key to ªONº.
The following service reminder indicators should come
on.
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Automatic headlight leveling system
warning light
The following service reminder indicators go off after a
few seconds.
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5. Turn the ignition key to ªSTARTº.
The following service reminder indicators should come
on.

If any service reminder indicator or warning buzzer does
not function, have it checked by your Lexus dealer as soon as possible.

SECTION 1 ± 4
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INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
Interior equipment
Vanity mirrors71
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Interior light 75
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Personal light 77
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Ignition switch light 79
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Clock 81
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Cigarette lighter and ashtray 81
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Power outlet 84
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Glove box 85
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Rear console box 87
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Garage door opener 88
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Cup holder 93
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Overhead console box 95
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Auxiliary box 96
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Floor mat 97
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Luggage stowage precautions 99
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VANITY MIRRORS

INTERIOR EQUIPMENT
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The battery side of the hand±held transmitter must be
pointed away from the HomeLink
 during the
programming process.
For Canadian users, follow the procedure in
ªProgramming an entrance gate/Programming all
devices in the Canadian marketº.
1. Decide which of 3 HomeLink
 buttons you want to
program.
2. Place your hand±held garage transmitter 25 to 75
mm (1 to 3 in.) away from the surface of the HomeLink
.
Keep the indicator light on the HomeLink
 in view while
programming.
3. Simultaneously press and hold the hand±held garage
transmitter button along with the selected HomeLink

button.
4. When the indicator light on the HomeLink
 changes
from a slow to a rapid flash after 20 seconds, you can
release both buttons.
5. Test the operation of the HomeLink
 by pressing the
newly programmed button. If programming a garage
door opener, check to see if the garage door opens and
closes. If the garage door does not operate, identify if your
garage transmitter is of the ªRolling Codeº type. Press
and hold the programmed HomeLink
 button. The
garage door has the rolling code feature if the indicator
light (on the HomeLink
) flashes rapidly and then
remains lit after 2 seconds. If your garage transmitter is
the ªRolling Codeº type, proceed to the heading
ªProgramming a rolling code systemº.
6. Repeat steps 2 through 5 for each remaining
HomeLink
 button to program another device.
Programming a rolling code system
If your device is ªRolling Codeº equipped, it is
necessary to follow steps 1 through 4 under the
heading ªProgramming the HomeLink
º before
proceeding with the steps listed below.
1. Locate the ªtrainingº button on the ceiling mounted
garage door opener motor. The exact location and color
of the button may vary by brand of garage door opener.
Refer to the owner's guide supplied by the garage door
opener manufacturer for the location of this ªtrainingº
button.
2. Press the ªtrainingº button on the ceiling mounted
garage door opener motor.
Following this step, you have 30 seconds in which to
initiate step 3 below.