2002 Lexus IS300 manual transmission

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For detailed information, refer to the description given in each section\
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PICTORIAL INDEX
vi
Page
1Power door lock switch and power window switches 21, 33 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2Power rear view mirror control switches 103 . . . . . .
3Rear fog light switch 29
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4Headlight cleaner switch 32
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5Headlight, turn signal and fog light
switch 26, 29 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6Transmission shift switches 229
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7Instrument panel light control 51
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
8Cruise control switch 237
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
9Wiper and washer switches 30
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
10Ignition switch 223
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
11Emergency flasher switch 35
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
12Outside temperature display/Clock 57
. . . . . . . . . . . .
13Front passenger's seat belt reminder light 45 . . . . . Page
14Automatic air conditioning controls
176
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15Car audio 190
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16Seat heater switches 36
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17Glove box 60
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18Parking brake lever 224
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19Driving pattern selector switch
(Automatic transmission) 226 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
20Ashtray 58
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21Cigarette lighter 58
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22Automatic transmission selector lever/Manual
transmission gear shift lever 226, 235 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
23Traction control system off/Snow mode switch
(Manual transmission) 240 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
24Hood lock release lever 80
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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
1Tachometer41
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2Headlight high beam indicator light 28
. . . . . . . . . . .
3Low engine oil level warning light 47
. . . . . . . . . . . . .
4Vehicle skid control system warning light 49 . . . . . .
5Turn signal indicator lights 28
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6Cruise control indicator light 237
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7Momentary fuel consumption meter 40. . . . . . . . . . .
8Voltmeter40
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9Automatic headlight leveling system warning
light 27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
. . .
10Engine coolant temperature gauge 39
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11Anti±lock brake system warning light 48
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12Malfunction indicator lamp 47
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13Fuel gauge 38
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14Low fuel level warning light 49
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15Odometer and trip meter 42
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16Power mode indicator light 228
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17Snow mode indicator light
228
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18ODO/TRIP knob 42
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19Automatic transmission indicator lights 226 . . . . . .
20M mode indicator 229
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21Gear position indicator for manual control 229 . . . .
22Discharge warning light 46
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23Rear light failure warning light 49
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24Security indicator light 172. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
25Traction control system
off indicator/warning light 49 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
26Low engine oil pressure warning light 46
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27Slip indicator light 240
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28Brake system warning light 43
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29SRS warning light 45
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30Open door warning light 48
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31Driver's seat belt reminder light 45
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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
1Tachometer41
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2Headlight high beam indicator light 28
. . . . . . . . . . .
3Low engine oil level warning light 47
. . . . . . . . . . . . .
4Vehicle skid control system warning light 49 . . . . . .
5Turn signal indicator lights 28
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6Cruise control indicator light 237
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7Momentary fuel consumption meter 40. . . . . . . . . . .
8Voltmeter40
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9Automatic headlight leveling system warning
light 27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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10Engine coolant temperature gauge 39
. . . . . . . . . . . .
11Anti±lock brake system warning light 48
. . . . . . . . . .
12Malfunction indicator lamp 47
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13Fuel gauge 38
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14Low fuel level warning light 49
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
15Odometer and trip meter 42
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16Power mode indicator light 228
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17Snow mode indicator light
228
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18ODO/TRIP knob 42
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19Automatic transmission indicator lights 226 . . . . . .
20M mode indicator 229
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21Gear position indicator for manual control 229 . . . .
22Discharge warning light 46
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
23Rear light failure warning light 49
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
24Security indicator light 172. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
25Traction control system
off indicator/warning light 49 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
26Low engine oil pressure warning light 46
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27Slip indicator light 240
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
28Brake system warning light 43
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29SRS warning light 45
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30Open door warning light 48
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31Driver's seat belt reminder light 45
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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 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 º5º to º4º\
, engine braking will not be enabled because
the cruise control is not cancelled. For the operation to decrease the \
vehicle speed, see page 239.
SV31020
BASIC OPERATION ± QUICK REFERENCE
4
3. AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

SECTION 3 ± 1
219
STARTING AND DRIVING
Starting and driving
Three±way catalytic converter220
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Engine exhaust caution 221
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Before starting the engine 222
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Ignition switch with steering lock 223
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Parking brake 224
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How to start the engine 225
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Automatic transmission 226
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Manual transmission 235
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Electronic controlled transmission 237
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Cruise control 237
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Traction control system 240
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Vehicle skid control system 244
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Electronic throttle control system 246
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Brake system 246
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Brake pad wear indicators 250
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Types of tires 251
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. . . . . . . Limited ±slip differential
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STARTING AND DRIVING
223
IGNITION SWITCH WITH STEERINGLOCK
SS31002
ºSTARTº ± Starter motor on. The key will return to the
ºONº position when released.
For starting tips, see page 225.
ºONº ± Engine on and all accessories on.
This is the normal driving position.
NOTICE
Do not leave the key in the ºONº position if the engine
is not running. The battery will discharge and theelectronic ignition system could be damaged.
ºACCº ± Accessories such as the radio operate, but the
engine is off. If you leave the key in the ºACCº or ºLOCKº position and open
the driver's door, a buzzer will remind you to remove the key.*
NOTE: *The volume or interval of beep sound can be
changed. Ask your Lexus dealer for details.
SS31003
ºLOCKº ± Engine is off and the steering wheel is locked.
The ignition key can be removed only at this position.
Manual transmission: To turn the key from ºACCº to the
ºLOCKº position, you must push in the key.
Automatic transmission: To turn the key from ºACCº to the
ºLOCKº position you must put the transmission selector lever
in the ºPº position and you must push in the key.
Once you remove the key, the engine immobiliser system is
automatically set. See ºEngine immobiliser systemº on page
11 .

STARTING AND DRIVING
224When starting the engine, the key may seem stuck at the
ºLOCKº position. To free it, first be sure the key is pushed all
the way in, and then rock the steering wheel slightly while
turning the key gently.
If, in an emergency, you must turn the engine off while the
vehicle is moving, turn the key only to ºACCº.
CAUTION
For manual transmission:
Never remove the key when the vehicle is moving, as
this will lock the steering wheel and result in loss of
steering control.
PARKING BRAKE
SV31017
To set: Pull up the lever. For better holding power, first
depress the brake pedal and hold it while setting the
parking brake.
To release: Pull up the lever slightly (1) , press the lock
release button (2), and lower (3).
To remind you that the parking brake is set, the parking brake
reminder light in the instrument panel remains on until you
release the parking brake.
CAUTION
Before driving, make sure the parking brake is fully
released
and that the parking brake reminder light is off.

STARTING AND DRIVING
225
HOW TO START THE ENGINE
Before cranking
1. Apply the parking brake firmly.
2. Turn off unnecessary lights and accessories.
3.Manual transmission : Press the clutch pedal to the floor
and shift the transmission into neutral. Hold the clutch pedal
to the floor until the engine is started. A starter safety device
will prevent the starter from operating if the clutch pedal is not
fully depressed.
Automatic transmission : Put the selector lever in ºPº. If you
need to restart the engine while the vehicle is moving, put the
selector lever in ºNº. A starter safety device will prevent the
starter from operating if the selector lever is in any drive
position.
4. For automatic transmission only :Depress the brake
pedal and hold it to the floor until driving off.
Starting the engine
Before starting the engine, be sure to follow the instructions in
ºBefore crankingº.
Normal starting procedure
The multiport fuel injection system/sequential multiport fuel
injection system in your engine automatically controls the
proper air±fuel mixture for starting. You can start a cold or hot
engine as follows:
1. With your foot off the accelerator pedal, crank the engine by
turning the key to ºSTARTº. Release it when the engine starts. 2. After the engine runs for about 10 seconds, you are ready
to drive.
If the weather is below freezing, let the engine warm up for a
few minutes before driving. Do not leave the vehicle while the
engine is warming up.
If the engine stalls ...
Simply restart it , using the correct procedure given in normal
starting.
If the engine will not start
See ºIf your vehicle will not startº on page 263.
NOTICE
Do not crank for more than 30 seconds at a time. This
may overheat the starter and wiring systems.
Do not race a cold engine.
If the engine becomes difficult to start or stallsfrequently, have the engine checked immediately.