2001 Lexus IS300 brake

2.
INTRODUCTION
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New vehicle warranty
Your new vehicle is covered by the following Lexus limited
warranties:

New vehicle warranty

Emission control systems warranty

Others
For further information, please refer to the ºOwner's Guideº,
ºOwner's Manual Supplementº or ºWarranty Bookletº.
Your responsibility for maintenance
It is the owner's responsibility to make sure the specified
maintenance is performed. Section 5 of this Owner's Manual
gives details of these maintenance requirements. Included in
Section 6 is general maintenance. For scheduled
maintenance information, pl ease refer to the ºOwner's Manual
Supplement / Maintenance Scheduleº.
Accessories, spare parts and modification of
your Lexus
A wide variety of non±genuine spare parts and accessories for
Lexus vehicles are currently available in the market. You
should know that Toyota does not warrant these products and
is not responsible for their performance, repair, or
replacement, or for any damage they may cause to, or adverse
effect they may have on, your Lexus vehicle. This vehicle should not be modified with non±genuine Lexus
products. Modification with non±genuine Lexus products
could af
fect its performance, safety or durability, and may even
violate governmental regulations. In addition, damage or
performance problems re sulting from the modification may not
be covered under warranty.
Spark ignition system of your Lexus
The spark ignition system in your Lexus meets all
requirements of the Canadian Interference±Causing
Equipment Standard.
Installation of a mobile two±way radio system
As the installation of a mobile two±way radio system in your
vehicle could affect electronic systems such as the multiport
fuel injection system/sequential multiport fuel injection system,
cruise control system, anti±lock brake system, SRS airbag
system and seat belt pretensioner system, be sure to check
with your Lexus dealer for precautionary measures or special
instructions regarding installation.
Scrapping of your Lexus
The SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner devices in your
Lexus contain explosive chemicals. If the vehicle is scrapped
with the airbags and seat belt pretensioners left as they are,
this may cause an accident such as fire. Be sure to have the
systems of the SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner removed
and disposed of by a qualified service shop or by your Lexus
dealer before you scrap your vehicle.

6.
For detailed information, refer to the description given in each section\
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PICTORIAL INDEX
vi
Page
1 Power door lock switch and power window switches 18, 28 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2 Power rear view mirror control switch 80
. . . . . . . . .
3 Headlight cleaner switch 26
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4 Headlight, turn signal and fog light
switch 22, 25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5 Instrument panel light control 46
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6 Cruise control switch 177
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7 Wiper and washer switches 25
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
8 Emergency flasher switch 30
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
9 Outside temperature display/Clock 50
. . . . . . . . . . . .
10 Front passenger's seat belt reminder light 40 . . . . . Page
11 Automatic air conditioning controls
122
. . . . . . . . . .
12 Car audio 135
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
13 Seat heater switches 30
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
14 Glove box 54
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
15 Parking brake lever 165
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
16 Driving pattern selector switch 166
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
17 Ashtray 52
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18 Cigarette lighter 52
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
19 Automatic transmission selector lever 166 . . . . . . . .
20 Traction control system off switch 180
. . . . . . . . . . .
21 Hood lock release lever 62
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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For detailed information, refer to the description given in each section\
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PICTORIAL INDEX
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Page
1 Tachometer37
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2 Headlight high beam indicator light 24
. . . . . . . . . . .
3 Low engine oil level warning light 42
. . . . . . . . . . . . .
4 Automatic headlight leveling system warning
light 23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
. . .
5 Turn signal indicator lights 24
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6 Cruise control indicator light 177
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7 Momentary fuel consumption meter 36. . . . . . . . . . .
8 Voltmeter36
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
9 Engine coolant temperature gauge 35
. . . . . . . . . . . .
10 Anti±lock brake system warning light 43
. . . . . . . . . .
11 Malfunction indicator lamp 43
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
12 Fuel gauge 34
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
13 Low fuel level warning light 44
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
14 Odometer and trip meter 38
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
15 Power mode indicator light 168
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16 Snow mode indicator light
168
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
17 ODO/TRIP knob 38
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
18 Automatic transmission indicator lights 166 . . . . . .
19 M mode indicator 170
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
20 Gear position indicator for manual control 170 . . . .
21 Rear light failure warning light 44
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
22 Discharge warning light 41
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
23 Security indicator light 118. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
24 Traction control system
off indicator/warning light 44 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
25 Low oil pressure warning light 42
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
26 Slip indicator light 180
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
27 Brake system warning light 39
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
28 SRS warning light 41
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
29 Open door warning light 44
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
30 Driver's seat belt reminder light 40
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10.
For detailed information, refer to the description given in each section\
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PICTORIAL INDEX
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Page
1 Tachometer37
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2 Headlight high beam indicator light 24
. . . . . . . . . . .
3 Low engine oil level warning light 42
. . . . . . . . . . . . .
4 Automatic headlight leveling system warning
light 23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
. . .
5 Turn signal indicator lights 24
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6 Cruise control indicator light 177
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7 Momentary fuel consumption meter 36. . . . . . . . . . .
8 Voltmeter36
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
9 Engine coolant temperature gauge 35
. . . . . . . . . . . .
10 Anti±lock brake system warning light 43
. . . . . . . . . .
11 Malfunction indicator lamp 43
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
12 Fuel gauge 34
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
13 Low fuel level warning light 44
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
14 Odometer and trip meter 38
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
15 Power mode indicator light 168
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page
16 Snow mode indicator light
168
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
17 ODO/TRIP knob 38
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
18 Automatic transmission indicator lights 166 . . . . . .
19 M mode indicator 170
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
20 Gear position indicator for manual control 170 . . . .
21 Rear light failure warning light 44
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
22 Discharge warning light 41
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
23 Security indicator light 118. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
24 Traction control system
off indicator/warning light 44 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
25 Low oil pressure warning light 42
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
26 Slip indicator light 180
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
27 Brake system warning light 39
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
28 SRS warning light 41
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
29 Open door warning light 44
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
30 Driver's seat belt reminder light 40
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

OPERATION OF SELECTOR LEVER
SELECTOR LEVER POSITION
P: Parking, engine starting and key removal position
R: Reverse position
N: Neutral position
D: Normal driving position (Shifting into overdrive
possible)
M: Position for manual shifting up or downshifting
(Shifting into overdrive not possible)*
3, 2: Position for more powerful engine braking
L: Position for maximum engine braking
SVBA009
Shift while pressing the brake pedal. (Ignition
switch must be in the ºONº position.)
*:When the cruise control is being used, even if you downshift from ºDº t\
o ºMº, engine braking will not be enabled because
the cruise control is not cancelled. For the operation to decrease the \
vehicle speed, see page 179.
SV31020
BASIC OPERATION ± QUICK REFERENCE
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3. AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

BASIC OPERATION ± QUICK REFERENCE
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4. HEADLIGHT AND TURN SIGNAL
SWITCH

HEADLIGHT SWITCHWith the ignition OFF
Parking, tail, license plate,
side marker and instrument
panel lights turn on.
Automatic light control
Headlights also turn on.
With the engine started and parking brake
released Parking, tail, license plate,
side marker and instrument
panel lights turn on.
Headlights also turn on
at full intensity.
Automatic light control
Right or left turn
Lane change
(Right or left) High beam
Headlight flasher

TURN SIGNAL SWITCH

SWITCHES
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Daytime Running Light System
The headlights turn on at reduced intensity when the parking
brake is released with the engine started, even with the light
switch in the ºOFFº position. They will not go off until the
ignition switch is turned off.
To turn on the other exterior lights and instrument panel lights,
twist the knob to the first clickstop.
Twist
the knob to the second clickstop to turn on the headlights
to full intensity for driving at night.
When setting the knob to the third clickstop (ºAUTOº), the
headlights will automatically adjust to full intensity and/or turn
on the other lights depending on the darkness of the
surroundings. Likewise, as the surroundings become brighter,
the headlights will turn to reduced intensity, ultimately turning
off the other lights.
NOTICE
To prevent the battery from being discharged, do not leave the lights on longer than necessary when theengine is not running.
Automatic headlight leveling system
SV12014
As the headlight beam level is always maintained
automatically at the proper level in all loading conditions, your
headlights do not dazzle other road users.
If this system fails, the warning light in the instrument cluster
comes on. If this occurs, have your vehicle checked by Lexus
dealer.

GAUGES, METERS AND SERVICE REMINDER INDICATORS
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ODOMETER AND TRIP METER
SV13015
This meter displays the odometer and two trip meters. To
change the mode indication, push the ºODO/TRIPº knob
briefly. Each time you push the knob, the mode changes
in order from the odometer to trip meter A to trip meter B,
then back to the odometer, etc.
The odometer records the total distance the vehicle has
been driven. The twin trip meter records two different
distances independently.
For example, you can use one meter to calculate the fuel
economy and the other to measure the distance on each trip.
To set A trip meter to zero, display the A meter reading,
push the knob and hold it. The same applies for the B trip
meter.
The data of trip meters will be cancelled if the electrical power
source is disconnected.
SERVICE REMINDER INDICATORS AND WARNING BUZZERS
IF THIS INDICATOR
OR BUZZER COMES
ON ... DO THIS.
(a)
If parking brake is off,
stop immediately and
contact Lexus dealer.
(b) Fasten driver's seat
belt.
(Indicator and buzzer)
(c) Fasten front
passenger's seat belt.
(d) Take vehicle to Lexus
dealer immediately.
or