2001 Lexus ES300 Owner's Manuals (in English)

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ADDING WASHER FLUID
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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)

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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

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1Bubble 2Acceptable range
Vertical movement gauge: The bubble of the gauge
should not deviate from the center of the gauge by more
than two marks to either side of the gauge.
If the bubble is out of the acceptable range of the beam
angle gauge, adjust it using bolt A.

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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)
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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
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1. Turn the adjusting bolt A in either direction.

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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.

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NOTICE
Only use a bulb of the listed type.
The inside of the lens of exterior lights such as
headlights may temporarily fog up when the lens
becomes wet in the rain or in a car wash. This is not a
problem because the fogging is caused by the
temperature difference between the outside and inside
of the lens, just like the windshield fogged up in the rain.
However, if there is a large drop of water on the inside
of the lens, or if there is water pooled inside the light,
contact your Lexus dealer.LIGHT LOCATION
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Light Bulbs Bulb No. W T
ype
1 Headlights (high beam) 9005 60
A
2 Headlights (low beam)
Discharge bulb D2R 35
B
Halogen bulb H7 55
C
3 Front turn signal/parking 1157NA 27/8
E
lights
4 Fog lights H3 55
D
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