2001 Lexus ES300 display

AUDIO
262Push the ªSCANº button briefly.
ªSCANº will appear on the display. The compact disc
player will play the next track for 10 seconds, then scan
again. To select a track, push the ªSCANº button a
second time. If the player reaches the end of the disc,
it will continue scanning at track 1.
After
all the tracks are scanned in one pass, normal play
resumes. (e) Searching for a desired disc

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Push the ªSCANº button until you hear a beep.
With ªD.SCANº on the display, the program at the
beginning of each disc will be played for 10 seconds. To
continue listening to the program of your choice, push
the ªSCANº button a second time.
After all the discs in the magazine are scanned in one
pass, the scan function is cancelled.(f) Selecting a desired track

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ªTRACKº button: Use for direct access to a desired
track.
Push either side of the ªTRACKº button several times
until the desired track number appears on the display.
As you release the button, the player will start playing the
selected track from the beginning.
ªFast forwardº button
Push the ª

º button and hold it to fast forward the disc.
When you release the button, the compact disc player
will resume playing from that position.
ªReverseº button
Push the ª º button and hold it to reverse the disc.
When you release the button, the compact disc player
will resume playing. (g) Other compact disc player functions

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ªRPTº button: Use it for automatic repeat of the track
you are currently listening to.
Push the button while the track is playing. When the
track is finished, the player will automatically go back to
the beginning of the track and play the track again. To
cancel it, push the button once again.
ªRANDº button: Use it for automatic track selection
and play by the system.
When the button is pushed, the system selects a track
in the discs which are set and plays it. To cancel it, push
the button once again.
When a track is skipped or the system is inoperative,
push the button to reset.(h) If the player malfunctions
If ªWAITº appears on the display, audio signals of the
disc
cannot be read or the system has trouble. Push the
ªCDº button once again.
If the player does not operate, check that the disc
surface is not soiled or damaged. If the disc is O.K., the
following cause is possible.
 The temperature of the player's internal mechanism
is raised because of high external temperature.
Remove the magazine from the player to cool it.
If the player still does not operate, take it to your Lexus
dealer.

STARTING AND DRIVING
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2Overdrive switch
For selecting either a three±speed or four±speed
transmission.
When the cruise control is being used, even if you
downshift the transmission by turning off the
overdrive switch, engine braking will not be
enabled because the cruise control is not
cancelled. For the operation to decrease the
vehicle speed, see page 300.
3Shift position indicator
The shift position is also displayed on the
instrument cluster.
P:Parking, engine starting and key removal
position
R: Reverse position
N: Neutral position
D: Normal driving (with overdrive on) position
2: Position for stronger engine braking
L: Position for maximum engine braking Correct use of the automatic transmission is
explained in the following parts.
(a) Overdrive switch
(b) Normal driving
(c) Using engine braking
(d) Using the ª2º and ªLº positions
(e) Backing up
(f) Parking
(g) Good driving practice
(h) Rocking your vehicle if stuck
(i) If you cannot shift the selector lever out of ªPº
position

ENGINE
415
Oil identification marks
62L006±1

API Service Symbol
ILSAC Certification
Mark
Either or both API registered marks are added to some
oil containers to help you select the oil you should use.
 The API Service Symbol is located anywhere on the
outside of the container.
The top portion of the label shows the oil quality by
API (American Petroleum Institute) designation such
as SJ. The center portion of the label shows the SAE
viscosity grade such as SAE 5W±30.
ªEnergy±Conservingº, shown in the lower portion,
indicates that the oil has fuel±saving capabilities.
 The ILSAC (International Lubricant Standardization
and Approval Committee) Certification Mark is
displayed on the front of the container.
CHECKING THE ENGINE
COOLANT LEVEL