2001 Lexus ES300 ignition

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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.

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66If 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 ªVSCº warning light and/or ªVSC OFFº indicator
light do/does not come on after the ignition is turned
to on.
 The ªVSCº warning light and ªVSC OFFº indicator
light are left on after the ignition is turned to on.
 The ªVSCº warning light and ªVSC OFFº indicator
light come on while driving without pushing ªVSC
OFFº switch.
(l) ªTRAC OFFº Indicator/Warning Light
(Vehicles with Traction Control
System only)
This light warns that when there is a problem
somewhere in the traction control system.
The light will come on when the ignition key is turned to
ªONº, and will go off after a few seconds.
If either of the following conditions occurs, this indicates
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 after the ignition is turned to
on. 
The light is left on after the ignition is turned to on.
 The light comes on while driving without pushing
ªTRAC OFFº switch.
 The light flashes.

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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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and

Automatic headlight leveling system
warning light
The following service reminder indicators go off after a
few seconds.
or
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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.

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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

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To turn on the interior light, slide the switch.
With the switch in the ªDOORº position, the light comes
on when any of the doors are opened. After all the doors
are closed, the light remains on for about 15 seconds
and then goes out.
However, in the following cases, the light goes out
immediately:
1. All the doors are closed when the ignition key is in
ªACCº or ªONº position.
2. The ignition key is turned to ªACCº or ªONº when the
light is still on.
3. All the doors are locked when the light is still on.
4. One door is closed with the lock button pushed in
while the other doors are locked.
PERSONAL LIGHT
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14E052
Vehicles with moon roof
To turn on the personal light, push the switch. To
turn it off, push the switch again.
IGNITION SWITCH LIGHT
14E054

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80For easy access to the ignition switch, the ignition
switch light comes on when any of the doors are
opened.
The light remains on for about 15 seconds and goes out
after all the doors are closed. However, the light goes
out immediately when all the doors are locked or the
ignition key is in the ªACCº or ªONº position.