2002 Lexus ES300 instrument panel

SWITCHES
30Daytime 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 “OFF” 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 (“AUTO”), 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 the
engine is not running.
Automatic headlight leveling system
(vehicles with discharge headlight only)
Vehicle position changes according to loading condition,
passengers getting on and off, vehicle acceleration and
deceleration, etc. However, as the headlight beam level is
always maintained automatically by the system at the proper
level, 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 your
Lexus dealer.
If you replace the rear suspension and/or the vehicle height
changes, contact your Lexus dealer to check the automatic
headlight leveling system and headlight beam level.

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FOG LIGHT SWITCH
To turn on the fog lights, turn the switch to the “ON”
position. The fog lights come on only when the headlights
are on low beam.
Fog light indicator light on the instrument panel will tell you that
the fog lights are on.
WINDSHIELD WIPER AND WASHERSWITCH
Intermittent operation type
 1Interval adjuster 2Washer on
To turn the wipers on, move the lever down until you reach
the desired speed setting.
The ignition key must be in the “ON” position.
There are 3 settings:
“INT” position: Intermittent operation
“LO” position: Low speed operation
“HI” position: High speed operation

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INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
Gauges, meters and service reminder
indicators
Fuel gauge46
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Engine coolant temperature gauge 46
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Tachometer 47
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Odometer and trip meter 48
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Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers 48
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Multiinformation display 57
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Instrument panel light control 59
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MULTIINFORMATION DISPLAY
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The following information is displayed in the instrument
cluster when you push the “MODE” button with the
ignition switch turned on.
Each time you push the “MODE” button, the display
toggles through this information.
(1) Instantaneous fuel consumption
(2) Average fuel consumption
(3) Driving range
(4) Average vehicle speed
(5) Driving time
The displayed values in the multiinformation display indicate
general driving conditions. Accuracy varies with driving habits
and road conditions.
When the ignition switch is on, the last previously used mode
displayed just before the ignition switch is off will appear.
If the electrical power source has been disconnected from the
multiinformation display , the display will automatically be set
to the initial mode.
When the instrument panel lights are turned on, the brightness
of the display will be reduced.
CAUTION
Do not adjust the display while the vehicle is moving.
Be sure to adjust the display only when the vehicle is
stopped.

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(5) Driving time(“E/T”)
The elapsed time after the engine starts is displayed.
When the engine is started, driving time is counted from 0:00.
Up to 99:59 (99 hours, 59 minutes) can be displayed. When
the driving time exceeds 99:59, the counter returns to 0:00.
To reset the calculations, push the “RESET” button.
INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHT CONTROL
To adjust the brightness of the instrument panel lights,
turn the dial.
With the dial turned fully up, the intensity of the instrument
panel lights will not be reduced when the headlight switch is on.
If the instrument panel light control dial is turned fully down, the
foot lights will turn off.

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All of the lights come on when any of the doors are
opened.*
After all the doors are closed, the lights remain
on for about 15 seconds and then go out.**
NOTE:
* The operating condition can be changed.
** The duration of lighting can be changed and only the foot
lights can be set not to come on.
Ask your Lexus dealer for details.
However, in the following cases, the lights go out immediately:
 All the doors are closed and the ignition key is in the “ACC”
or “ON” position. (The foot lights come on when the ignition
switch is in the “ON” posi tion. See the following “Foot
lights”.)
 All the doors are locked.
When all the doors are unlocked simultaneously with a key or
wireless remote control, all of the lights come on for about 15
seconds and then go out, even if no door is opened.
Foot lights
The foot lights also come on when the ignition switch is in the
“ON” position with the selector lever in the “P” position. When
the selector lever is moved out of the “P” position, the foot lights
will be dimmed.*
NOTE:
* The foot lights can be set to turn off when the selector lever
is moved out of the “P” position.
Ask your Lexus dealer for details.
When the instrument panel light control dial is turned fully
down, the foot lights will turn off.
CLOCK
The digital clock indicates the time with the ignition key at
the “ACC” or “ON” position. To reset the hour, press the
“H” button. To reset the minutes, press the “M” button.
To adjust the time to the nearest hour, press the “:00”
button.
For example, if the “:00” 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).

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NOTICE
During hot weather, the interior of the vehicle becomes
very hot. Do not leave anything flammable or
deformable such as a lighter, glasses, etc. inside.
AUXILIARY BOXES
To use them, open as shown in the following illustrations.
On the instrument panel
To remove the adapter tray inside of the box, pull it up.
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In the trunk
CAUTION
To reduce the chance of injury in case of an accident or
a sudden stop, always keep the auxiliary box closed
while driving.

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TIEDOWN HOOKS
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To secure your luggage, use the tiedown hooks as
shown above.
See “Luggage stowage precautions” on page 78 for
precautions in loading luggage.
LUGGAGE STOWAGEPRECAUTIONS
When stowing luggage or cargo in the vehicle, observe
the following:
Put luggage or cargo in the trunk when at all possible. Be
sure all items are secured in place.
 Be careful to keep the vehicle level. Placing the weight as
far forward as possible helps maintain vehicle balance.
 For better fuel economy, do not carry unnecessary weight.
CAUTION
Do not place anything on the package tray behind the
rear seatback. Such items may be thrown about and
possibly injure people in the vehicle during sudden
braking or an accident.
 Do not drive with objects left on top of the instrument
panel. They may interfere with the driver’s field of
view. Or they may move during sharp vehicle
acceleration or turning, and impair the driver’s
control of the vehicle. In an accident they may injure
the vehicle occupants.