2001 Lexus ES300 Headlight

ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS
448
No.FUSEAMPERECIRCUIT
1 ABS60Anti±lock brake system
2 INJ20No circuit
3 DRL NO.25Daytime Running Light System
4H±LP15*1Left±hand headlight (low beam)4 HLPLH(LWR)10*2
5H±LP15*1Right±hand headlight (lowbeam)5 HLPRH(LWR)10*2beam)
6 ALT100Charging system
7 T±STK30No circuit
8 HTR50Air conditioning system, Seat
heater
9 MAIN40Headlight, Starting system
10 DOME7.5
Theft deterrent system, Clock,
Door courtesy light, Interior
light, Ignition switch light, Vanity
light, Wireless remote control
system
11 ECU±B10Air conditioning system,
Power seat system
12 RADIO
NO.120Audio system
13 HAZARD15Emergency flashers, Turn
signal lights

ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS
449
*1: Vehicles with discharge headlight*2: Vehicles without discharge headlightNo.FUSEAMPERECIRCUIT
14 AM230Starting system
15 TEL5Telephone
16 HEAD
LH(UPR)20Left±hand headlight (high
beam)
17 ALT±S5Charging system
18 HEAD
RH(UPR)20Right±hand headlight
(high beam)
19 EFI15Multiport fuel injection
20 HORN10Theft deterrent system
21 RDI30Electronic cooling fan
system
22 CDS30Air conditioning system
23 A/F HTR25Air fuel ratio sensor
24 A/C10No circuit
25 SEAT
±HEATER20Seat heater system
26 HEATER10Air conditioning system
27 GAUGE10
Gauges and meters,
Service reminder
indicators and warning
buzzers, Back±up light,
Door courtesy light, Seat
heater, Power window
system

ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS
462
64E014

Driver's side instrument panel
If the headlights or other electrical components do
not work and the blade type fuses are O.K., check
the cartridge type fuses. If any of the cartridge type
fuses are blown, they must be replaced.

ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS
464
ADDING WASHER FLUID
64E017a
If the washer tank becomes nearly empty, add
washer fluid.
You may use plain water as washer fluid. However, in
cold areas where temperatures range below the
freezing point, use washer fluid containing antifreeze.
This product is available at your Lexus dealer and most
auto parts stores. Follow the manufacturer's directions
for how much to mix with water.
NOTICE
Do not use engine antifreeze or any othersubstitute because it may damage your vehicle'spaint.
CHECKING THE HEADLIGHT AIM
(Vehicles with halogen headlight)

ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS
465
64E086

1Beam angle gauge (vertical movement)
2Adjusting bolt A
3Beam angle gauge (horizontal movement)
4Adjusting bolt B
Before checking the headlight aim:
1. Be sure that the body around the headlight is not
deformed.
2. Park the vehicle on a level spot.
3. The driver gets into the driver's seat and puts the
vehicle in a state readying for a driving (with a full tank).
4. Bounce the vehicle several times.
Adjusting the headlight aiming

ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS
467
64E087

1Arrow 2Acceptable range
Horizontal movement gauge: The arrow should not
deviate by more than one mark to either side of the
gauge.
If the arrow is out of the acceptable range of the beam
angle gauge, adjust it using bolt B.
If the error is over the value specified above, take the
vehicle to your Lexus dealer to adjust the headlight aim.
CHECKING THE HEADLIGHT AIM
(Vehicles with discharge headlight)
64E079

ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS
468

1Beam angle gauge (horizontal movement)
2Adjusting bolt A
3Adjusting bolt B
Before checking the headlight aim:
1. Be sure that the body around the headlight is not
deformed.
2. Park the vehicle on a level spot.
3. The driver gets into the driver's seat and puts the
vehicle in a state readying for a driving (with a full tank).
4. Bounce the vehicle several times.
Adjusting the vertical aiming
64E080
1. Turn the adjusting bolt A in either direction.

ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS
469
64E082

1Mark 2Acceptable range
2. Look at the beam angle gauge (horizontal
movement). The mark should not deviate by more than
one mark to either side of the gauge.
If the mark is out of the acceptable range of the gauge,
adjust it using bolt B.
After adjusting the headlight in the horizontal direction,
check that the light has been shifted from the adjusted
position in the vertical direction.
If the error is over the value specified above, take the
vehicle to your Lexus dealer to adjust the headlight aim.
REPLACING LIGHT BULBS
The illustration on the following pages show the
locations of light bulbs. If it is necessary to replace a
bulb, take your vehicle to your Lexus dealer as soon as
possible. Use bulbs with the bulb numbers and wattage
ratings given in the table.
CAUTION
Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and require
special handling. They can burst or shatter if scratched
or dropped. Hold a bulb only by its plastic or metal case.
Do not touch the glass part of a bulb with bare hands.