2002 Lexus ES300 Automatic headlight

For detailed information, refer to the description given in each section\
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PICTORIAL INDEX
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Door lock switch and power window
switches 21, 38
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2 Driving position memory switches 150
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3 Power rear view mirror control switches 100 . . . . . .
4 Side vents 168
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5 Instrument panel light control dial 59
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6 Headlight, turn signal and
fog light switches 26, 28, 31, 32
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7 Multiinformation display control switches 57 . . . .
8 Ignition switch 220
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9 Wiper and washer switches 32
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10 Seat heater switches 42
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11 Emergency flasher switch 41
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12 Clock 65
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13 Car audio 172, 193
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14 Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light 51 . . . . .
15 Security indicator light 12, 154
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16 Glove box
68
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17 Automatic air conditioning controls 158
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18 Rear window and outside rear view mirror
defogger switch 37 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
19 Ashtray 66
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20 Automatic transmission selector lever 223 . . . . . . . .
21 Rear electric sunshade switch 77
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22 Electronic modulated suspension
control switch 233 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
23 Traction control system off switch 234
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24 Cruise control switch 230
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25 Power adjustable pedals switch 98
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26 Parking brake pedal 221
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27 Auxiliary box 74
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28 Hood lock release lever 82
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29 Trunk lid opener 83
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30 Fuel filler door opener 85
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PICTORIAL INDEX
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Tachometer 47
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2 Traction control system off indicator light 234 . . . .
3 Vehicle skid control system/traction control
system warning light 55
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4 Headlight indicator light 26
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5 Headlight high beam indicator light 31
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6 Turn signal indicator light 31
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7 Fog light indicator light 32
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8 Cruise control indicator light 230
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9 Slip indicator light 234, 236
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10 Automatic headlight leveling system
warning light 55 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
11 Low fuel level warning light 55
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12 Automatic transmission indicator lights 223 . . . . . .
13 Engine coolant temperature gauge 46
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14 Odometer and trip meter
48
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15 Trip meter reset knob 48
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16 Fuel gauge 46
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17 Low washer fluid warning light 55
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18 Low engine oil level warning light 52
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19 Multiinformation display 57
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20 Rear light failure warning light 55
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21 Low engine oil pressure warning light 52
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22 Brake system warning light 50
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23 Antilock brake system warning light 53
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24 Driver’s seat belt reminder light 50
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25 Discharge warning light 51
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26 SRS warning light 51
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27 Open door warning light 55
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28 Malfunction indicator lamp 52
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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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Tachometer 47
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2 Traction control system off indicator light 234 . . . .
3 Vehicle skid control system/traction control
system warning light 55
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4 Tail light indicator light 28
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5 Headlight high beam indicator light 31
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6 Turn signal indicator light 31
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7 Fog light indicator light 32
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8 Cruise control indicator light 230
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9 Slip indicator light 234, 236
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10 Automatic headlight leveling system
warning light 55 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
11 Low fuel level warning light 55
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12 Automatic transmission indicator lights 223 . . . . . .
13 Engine coolant temperature gauge 46
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14 Odometer and trip meter
48
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15 Trip meter reset knob 48
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16 Fuel gauge 46
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17 Low washer fluid warning light 55
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18 Low engine oil level warning light 52
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19 Multiinformation display 57
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20 Rear light failure warning light 55
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21 Low engine oil pressure warning light 52
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22 Brake system warning light 50
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23 Antilock brake system warning light 53
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24 Driver’s seat belt reminder light 50
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25 Discharge warning light 51
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26 SRS warning light 51
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27 Open door warning light 55
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28 Malfunction indicator lamp 52
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BASIC OPERATION
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QUICK REFERENCE
Driver’s seat2
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Steering wheel 2
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Automatic transmission 3
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Headlight and turn signal switch 4
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Wiper switch 5
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Automatic light control
Parking, tail, license plate,
side marker and instrument
panel lights turn on.
Headlights turn on at full
intensity.
Daytime running light
system off
Parking, tail, license plate,
side marker and instrument
panel lights turn on.
Headlights also turn on.
BE004
BE004
Parking, tail, license plate,
side marker and instrument
panel lights turn on.
Headlights turn on at full
intensity.
Automatic light control
Parking, tail, license plate,
side marker and instrument
panel lights turn on.
Headlights also turn on.
Automatic light control
QUICK REFERENCE
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4. HEADLIGHT AND TURN SIGNAL SWITCH
HEADLIGHT SWITCH (U.S.A.)
With the ignition OFF
With the engine started and parking brake
released
 HEADLIGHT SWITCH (Canada)
With the ignition OFF
With the engine started and parking brake
released

SWITCHES
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HEADLIGHT SWITCH(U.S.A.)
“AUTO” position
The headlights and all other lights automatically turn on
depending on the darkness of the surroundings when the
ignition key is in the “ON” position.*
NOTE:
* The operating condition or sensitivity can be changed.
Ask your Lexus dealer for details.
To turn on the lights manually, twist the knob on the end
of the lever.
First clickstop: Only the parking, tail, license plate, side
marker and instrument panel lights turn on.
Second clickstop: Headlights also turn on.
When the headlights are on, the headlight indicator lights up in
the instrument cluster. Twist the knob to the second clickstop to turn on the
headlight if they are needed immediately when entering a
dark tunnel, parking structure, etc.
When the headlight switch is turned to the first or second
clickstop, the brightness of the instrument cluster will be
reduced slightly unless the instrument panel light control dial
is turned fully up.
“DRL OFF” position
The daytime running light (DRL) system does not work
when the knob is set in this position.
For details, see the following “Daytime Running Light (DRL)
System”.

SWITCHES
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The automatic light control sensor is on top of the driver’s side
instrument panel.
Do not place anything on the instrument panel, and/or do not
affix anything on the windshield to block this sensor.
When the headlights are on, they automatically turn off about
30 seconds after any door or trunk lid is opened and closed
with the ignition key turned to the “ACC” or “LOCK” position\
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To turn them on again, turn the ignition key to the “ON” position,
or twist the knob on the end of lever to the “AUTO” position and
then twist the knob until the first or second clickstop.
If you are going to park for over one week, make sure the knob
is in the “AUTO” position.
NOTE:
* The time before turning off the lights can be changed.
Ask your Lexus dealer for details. Daytime Running Light (DRL) System
When the knob is set in the “AUTO” position, the headlights
turn on at
reduced intensity when the parking brake is released
with the engine started. They will not go off until the ignition
switch is turned off.
The headlights will automatically adjust to full intensity and/or
turn on the other lights dependi ng on the darkness of the
surroundings.
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.
To cancel the DRL system, twist the knob to the “DRL OFF”
position.
NOTICE
To prevent the battery from being discharged, do not
leave the lights on longer than necessary when the
engine is not running.

SWITCHES
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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.
HEADLIGHT SWITCH(Canada)
To turn the lights on, twist the knob on the end of the lever.
FIRST CLICKST OP: Only the parking, tail, license plate, side
marker and instrument panel lights turn on.
SECOND CLICKSTOP: Headlights also turn on.
THIRD CLICKSTOP (“AUTO”): The headlights and all other
lights automatically turn on depending on the darkness of the
surroundings.*
NOTE:
* The operating condition or sensitivity can be changed.
Ask your Lexus dealer for details.
When the tail lights are on, the tail light indicator lights up in the
instrument cluster.