2002 Lexus ES300 instrument panel

EXTERIOR EQUIPMENT
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HOOD
1. To open the hood, pull the hood lock release lever
under the instrument panel. The hood will spring up
slightly.
2. Insert your fingers under the hood, push up the
auxiliary catch lever and lift the hood.
Before closing the hood, check to see that you have not
forgotten any tools, rags, etc. Then lower the hood and make
sure it locks.
CAUTION
Before driving, be sure that the hood is securely locked.
Otherwise, the hood may open unexpectedly while
driving and an accident may occur.

COMFORT ADJUSTMENT
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FRONT SEATS
Front seat precautions
CAUTION
The SRS side airbags are installed in the driver and front
passenger seats. Observe the following precautions.
 Do not lean against the front door when the vehicle
is in use, since the side airbag inflates with
considerable speed and force. Otherwise, you may
be killed or seriously injured.
 Do not use seat accessories which cover the parts
where the side airbags inflate. Such accessories may
prevent the side airbags from activating correctly,
causing death or serious injury.
 Do not modify or replace the seats or upholstery of
the front seats with the side airbags. Such changes
may disable the system or cause the side airbags to
inflate accidentally, resulting in death or serious
injury. Consult your Lexus dealer if you insist on
modifications of this kind.
Seat adjustment precautions
Adjust the driver’s seat so that the foot pedals, steering wheel
and instrument panel controls are within easy reach of the
driver.
CAUTION
Do not adjust the seat while the vehicle is moving as
the seat may unexpectedly move and cause the
driver to lose control of the vehicle.
 Be careful that the seat does not hit a passenger,
luggage or the rear seat.
NOTICE
Do not operate the control switch in more than one
dimension at a time. It may cause electrical overload.

AIR CONDITIONING
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20E396
Driver side setting
Passenger side setting
Mixed settingSETTING OPERATION manual control
When one of the manual control buttons is depressed
while operating in automatic mode, the mode relevant to
the depressed button is set. Other conditions continue to
be adjusted automatically.
If manual air flow selection is desired
The outlets from which air is delivered can be selected
manually by pushing the button. The function of each mode is
as follows:
1
Panel Air flows mainly from the instrument panel vents.
2
Bilevel Air flows from both the floor vents and the
instrument panel vents.
3 Floor Air flows mainly from the floor vents.
4Floor/Windshield Air flows mainly from the floor vents
and windshield vents.

AUDIO
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AUDIO SYSTEM (type A)
Quick reference for your audio system
20E412
You can adjust the brightness of the display. See “Instrument panel light control” on page 59 for details.

AUDIO
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AUDIO SYSTEM (type B)
Quick reference for your audio system
20E413
You can adjust the brightness of the display. See “Instrument panel light control” on page 59 for details.If a Mark Levinson brand audio system is installed, the “Mark Levinso\
n” logo is shown on the panel.

INTRODUCTION
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VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION
The vehicle identification number (VIN) is the legal
identifier for your vehicle. This number is on the left top
of the instrument panel and can be seen through the
windshield from outside.
This is the primary identification number for your Lexus. It is
used in registering the ownership of your vehicle.
The vehicle identification number (VIN) is also on the
Certification Label.
The engine number is stamped on the engine block as
shown.

ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS
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SPECIFICATIONS
FUSE LOCATIONS
64E092
 1 2 Engine compartment
3 Driver’s side instrument panel FUSES
64E119
1
Engine compartment

ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS
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64E101
2Engine compartment
64E102
3Driver’s side instrument panel