2001 Lexus ES300 Owner's Manuals (in English)

ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS
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ype
5 High mounted stoplight ±±± 21
F
6 Rear side marker lights ±±± 5
F
7 Stop/tail lights ±±± 21/5
F
8 Tail lights ±±± 5
F
9 License plate lights ±±± 5
F
10 Back±up lights ±±± 18
F
11 Rear turn signal lights ±±± 21
F

ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS
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64E060
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12 Personal light ±±± 10
G
13 Interior light ±±± 8
G
14 Door courtesy lights ±±± 3.8
F
15 Glove box light ±±± 1.2
F
16 Vanity lights ±±± 1.5
G

ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS
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64E049
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ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS
475
17 Trunk light194 2.8
G
A: HB3 halogen
bulbs
B: D2R discharge
bulbs
C: H7 halogen
bulbs
D: H3 halogen
bulbs
E: Single end
bulbs
F: Wedge base
bulbs
G: Double end
bulbs

SECTION 6 ± 5
476
SERVICE PROCEDURES AND
SPECIFICATIONS
BodySpecifications
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Protecting your vehicle from corrosion 478
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Washing and waxing 480
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Cleaning the interior 482
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BODY
477
SPECIFICATIONS
± DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHTOverall length
Overall width
Overall height
Wheelbase
Tread ± Front ± Rear
Vehicle capacity weight (occupants + luggage)
4830 mm (190.2 in.)
1790 mm (70.5 in.)
1395 mm (54.9 in.)*
2670 mm (105.1 in.)
1545 mm (60.8 in.)
1520 mm (59.8 in.)
410 kg (900 lb.)
*: Unladen vehicle
± FUEL TANK
Capacity
70 L (18.5 gal., 15.4 lmp. gal.)

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PROTECTING YOUR VEHICLEFROM CORROSION
Proper care of your Lexus can help ensure long±term
corrosion prevention.
The most common causes of corrosion to your
vehicle are:

The accumulation of road salt, dirt and moisture in
hard±to±reach areas under the vehicle.

Chipping of paint or undercoating caused by minor
accidents or by stones and gravel.
The following conditions will cause or accelerate
corrosion of your vehicle, so it is important to keep
your vehicle, particularly the underside, as clean as
possible and to repair any damage to paint or
protective coatings as soon as possible.

The presence of road salt or dust control chemicals,
salt in the air near the sea coast, industrial air
pollution.

High humidity, especially at temperatures just above
freezing point.

Certain parts of your vehicle are wet or damp for an
extended period of time, even though other parts of
the vehicle are dry.

Components of the vehicle which are prevented from
quick±drying due to lack of proper ventilation are exposed to high temperature.

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To help prevent corrosion on your Lexus, follow
these guidelines:
Keep your vehicle clean by regular washing.
In
addition, observe the following points.

If you drive on salted roads in the winter or if you live
near the ocean, you should hose off the
undercarriage at least once a month to minimize
corrosion.

High p ressure water or steam is effective for cleaning
the vehicle's underside and wheel housings. Pay
particular attention to these areas as it is difficult to
see all the mud and dirt. It will do more harm than
good to simply wet the mud and debris without
removing them. The lower edge of doors, rocker
panels and frame members have drain holes which
should not be allowed to clog with dirt as trapped
water in these areas can cause corrosion.

Wash the underside of the vehicle thoroughly when
winter is over.
See ªWashing and waxingº on page 480 for more tips.
Check the cond ition of your vehicle's paint and trim.
If you find any chips or scratches in the paint, touch them
up immediately to prevent corrosion from starting. If the
chips or scratches have gone through the bare metal,
have a qualified body shop make the repair. Check the interior of your vehicle. Water and dirt can
accumulate under the floor mats and could cause
corrosion. Occasionally check under the mats to make
sure the area is dry. Be particularly careful when
transporting chemicals, cleansers, fertilizers, salt, etc.
These should be transported in proper containers. If a
spill or leak should occur, immediately clean and dry the
area.
Keep your vehicle in a well ventilated garage or a
roofed place. Do not park your vehicle in a damp,
poorly ventilated garage.
If you wash your vehicle in
the garage, or if you drive it in covered with water or
snow, your garage may be so damp it will cause
corrosion. Even if your garage is heated, a wet vehicle
can corrode if the ventilation is poor.