2001 Lexus ES300 clock

For detailed information, refer to the description given in each section\
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PICTORIAL INDEX
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Page
1 Door lock switch and power windowswitches 28, 42 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2 Power rear view mirror control switches 132 . . . . . .
3 Side vents 232
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4 Instrument panel light control 69
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5 Headlight, turn signal and fog light switch 31 . . . . .
6 Wiper and washer switch 36
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7 Ignition switch 279
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8 Emergency flasher switch 48
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9 Clock 81
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10 Car audio 238
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11 Security indicator light 12, 211
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12 Automatic air conditioning controls 217
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13 Glove box/CD automatic changer 85/256
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14 Automatic transmission selector lever 284
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15 Ashtray 81
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16 Electronic modulated suspension
control switch 301 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
17 Seat heater switches 49
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18 Vehicle skid control system off switch
or Traction control system off switch 301, 305 . . . . .
19 Cruise control switch 297
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20 Trunk lid opener 105
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21 Fuel filler door opener 108
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22 Parking brake 281
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23 Hood lock release lever 102
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24 Auxiliary box 96
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KEYS AND DOORS
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11E031

1Louder 2Off
When you push any button on the key, the vehicle
sounds one beep when the doors are locked by remote
control, and sounds two beeps when the doors are
unlocked.
You can adjust the beep loudness with the knob under
the instrument panel. Turning the knob clockwise
increases the volume and turning it counterclockwise
until it stops turns the buzzer off.

SECTION 1 ± 4
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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

INTERIOR EQUIPMENT
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CLOCK
14E006a
The digital clock indicates the time with the ignition
key at the ªACCº or ªONº position. To reset the
hour, press the ªHº button. To reset the minutes,
press the ªMº button. To adjust the time to the
nearest hour, press the ª:00º button.
For example, if the ª:00º button is pressed when the time
is between 9:30 ± 9:59 or between 10:01 ± 10:29, the
time will change to 10:00.
With the tail lights on, the brightness of the time
indication will be reduced.
If the electrical power source has been disconnected
from the clock, the time display will automatically be set
to 1:00 (one o'clock).CIGARETTE LIGHTER ANDASHTRAY

INTERIOR EQUIPMENT
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14E061
 1Unlock 2Open 3Lock
To open the glove box door, pull the lever. To lock
the glove box door, insert the master key and turn it
clockwise.
With the tail lights on, the glove box light will come on
when the glove box door is open.
The trunk lid opener main switch is installed inside the
glove box. See page 106 for further information.
For the CD automatic changer, see page 256.
CAUTION
To reduce the chance of injury in case of an accident or
a sudden stop, always keep the glove box door closed
while driving.

EXTERIOR EQUIPMENT
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TRUNK LID
15E024
To unlock the trunk lid, insert the master key and
turn it clockwise.
To close the trunk lid, lower it and press down on it. After
closing the trunk lid, try pulling it up to make sure it is
securely closed.
The trunk lid can be unlocked using the wireless remote
control key. For details, see page 19.
CAUTION
Keep the trunk lid closed while driving. This not only
keeps the luggage from being thrown out, but also
prevents exhaust gases from entering the vehicle.

EXTERIOR EQUIPMENT
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CAUTION
Do not smoke, cause sparks or allow open flames
when refuelling. The fumes are flammable.
 When opening the cap, do not remove the cap
quickly. In hot weather, fuel under pressure could
cause injury by spraying out of the filler neck if the
cap is suddenly removed.
15E007a
2. To remove the fuel tank cap, turn the cap slowly
counterclockwise, then pause slightly before
removing it. The removed cap can be stored on the
back side of the fuel filler door.
It is not unusual to hear a slight swoosh when the cap is
opened. When installing the cap, turn the cap clockwise
until you hear a click.
If the cap is not tightened securely, the malfunction
indicator lamp comes on. Make sure the cap is tightened
securely.
The indicator lamp goes off after driving several times.
If the indicator lamp does not go off, contact your Lexus
dealer as soon as possible.

IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY
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40E006
4. Loosen all the wheel nuts.
Always loosen the wheel nuts before raising the vehicle.
Turn the wheel nuts counterclockwise to loosen them.
To get maximum leverage, fit the wrench to the nut so
that the handle is on the right side, as shown above.
Grab the wrench near the end of the handle and pull up
on the handle. Be careful that the wrench does not slip
off the nut.
Do not remove the nuts yet ± just unscrew them about
one±half turn.