2002 Lexus ES300 audio

HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
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HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
The contents of this manual are explained briefly on this
page to help you make the best use of the manual. Please
read this page and the rest of the Owner’s Manual
carefully to make sure you fully understand the operation
of your vehicle.
This will help you enjoy safe and comfortable driving.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
The table of contents and the pictorial index provide easy
reference to the appropriate pages.
BASIC OPERATION QUICK REFERENCE
Operation of basic equipment is briefly explained in an easily
understandable way for quick reference.
SECTION 1 INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
The vehicle’s equipment is divided into the 7 groups listed
below. Use of the equipment is explained, including any points
you should pay particular attention to.
1. Keys and doors
2. Switches
3. Gauges, meters and service reminder indicators
4. Interior equipment
5. Exterior equipment
6. Comfort adjustment
7. Theft deterrent
SECTION 2 AIR CONDITIONING AND AUDIO
The features of the vehicle’s air conditioning and audio are
explained in detail. Be sure to read this section so that you can
make full use of them.
SECTION 3 STARTING AND DRIVING
Starting the engine, driving, stopping, operation of features
affecting vehicle handling, hints on vehicle safety and safe
driving techniques are all explained. Please read everything
in this section, and remember drive safely!
SECTION 4 IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY
This section explains what to do in the event of an urgent
situation such as the engine not starting or getting a flat tire,
etc. If such a problem occu rs, check the contents of this
Owner’s Manual and follow the instructions given.
SECTION 5 MAINTENANCE
This section explains the importance of regular maintenance.
Regular and periodic inspection and maintenance of your
Lexus will help to keep your vehicle in its best condition.
SECTION 6 SERVICE PROCEDURES AND
SPECIFICATIONS
Simple maintenance procedure and service data are provided
here for your reference should you wish to perform inspection
and maintenance yourself.

For detailed information, refer to the description given in each section\
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PICTORIAL INDEX
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1
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
. . . . . . . . . . . . .
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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SECTION 2 – 1
157
AIR CONDITIONING AND AUDIO
Air conditioning
Automatic air conditioning controls158
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SECTION 2 – 2
171
AIR CONDITIONING AND AUDIO
Audio
Audio system (type A)172
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Audio system (type B) 193
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For vehicles equipped with Navigation System,
please refer to the separate “Owner’s Manual for
Navigation System”.

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.

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1Ejecting a compact disc
(See page 183 for details.)
2Function buttons
1 6: Station selector buttons
(See page 179 for details.)
SCAN: Scan tuning
(See page 180 for details.)
P.SCAN: Preset scan tuning
(See page 180 for details.)
3
Display of functions in TAPE or CD mode
:DOLBY NR
(See page 181 for details.)
: Rewinding or reversing
(See page 181 or 186 for details.)
: Fast forwarding
(See page 181 or 186 for details.)
RPT: Automatic repeat
(See page 182 or 187 for details.)
SKIP: Automatic skip of blank portions of tape
(See page 182 for details.)
:Disc selection
(See page 185 for details.)
RAND: Random access
(See page 187 for details.)
SCAN: Scan selection
(See page 186 for details.)
4
Compact disc slot
(See page 183 for details.)
5Automatic sound levelizer/Mute
(See page 175 or 177 for details.)
6TUNE/AUDIO CONTROL knob
(See page 176 for details.)
7:
Side change
(See page 181 for details.)
8 Mode selectors
(See page 175 for details.)
9Stopping and ejecting a cassette tape
(See page 180 for details.)
10Turning the system on and adjusting the volume
(See page 174 for details.)
11Cassette tape slot
(See page 180 for details.)
12Radio mode: Seek tuning
(See page 179 for details.)
TAPE mode: Direct access to a desired program
(See page 182 for details.)
CD mode: Direct access to a desired program
(See page 186 for details.)

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Using your audio system: some basics
This section describes some of the basic features of the Lexus
audio system. Some informat ion may not pertain to your
system.
Your audio system adjusts to the optimum volume and tone
quality automatically. While the system is adjusting the audio
sound, the audio sound fades out and then fades in.
Your audio system works when the ignition switch is in the
“ACC” or “ON” position.
NOTICE
To prevent the battery from being discharged, do not
leave the car audio on longer than necessary when the
engine is not running.
(a) Turning the system on and off
Push this knob to turn the audio system on and off. Turn
this knob to adjust the volume.
The system turns on in the last mode used.

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Push the “MUTE” button to decrease the volume
momentarily.
To return to its original volume, push the same button again.
When the audio system is turned on, the mute is always off
regardless of the previous mode.Push “AM”, “FM”, “TAPE” or “DISC” to turn on that mode.
The selected mode turns on directly.
Push these buttons if you want to switch from one mode to
another.
If the tape or disc is not set, the cassette player or compact disc
player does not turn on.
You can turn off the cassette player by ejecting the cassette
tape. If the audio system was previously off, then the entire
audio system will be turned off when you eject the cassette
tape. If another function was previously playing, it will come on
again.