2003 Lexus ES300 Owner's Manuals (in English)

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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER (vehicles sold in Canada)

For detailed information, refer to the description given in each section\
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Tachometer 49
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2 Traction control system off indicator light 238 . . . .
3 Vehicle skid control system/traction control
system warning light 57
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4 Tail light indicator light 30
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5 Headlight high beam indicator light 33
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6 Turn signal indicator light 33
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7 Fog light indicator light 34
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8 Cruise control indicator light 234
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9 Slip indicator light 238, 240
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10 Automatic headlight leveling system
warning light 57 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
11 Low fuel level warning light 57
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12 Automatic transmission indicator lights 227 . . . . . .
13 Engine coolant temperature gauge 48
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14 Odometer and trip meter
50
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15 Trip meter reset knob 50
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16 Fuel gauge 48
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17 Low washer fluid warning light 57
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18 Low engine oil level warning light 54
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19 Multiinformation display 59
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20 Rear light failure warning light 57
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21 Low engine oil pressure warning light 54
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22 Brake system warning light 52
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23 Antilock brake system warning light 55
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24 Driver’s seat belt reminder light 52
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25 Discharge warning light 53
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26 SRS warning light 53
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27 Open door warning light 57
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28 Malfunction indicator lamp 54
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SEAT AND STEERING WHEEL
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1 Tilt steering lock release
lever 99
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2 Seat position, seat cushion
angle and height control
switch 95, 96
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3 Seatback angle control switch 96 . . .
4 Lumbar support control switch 97 . .
For detailed information, refer to the
description given in each section.

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EXTERIOR VIEW
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1 Rear window defogger 39
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2 Trunk lid 85
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3 Tire and wheel 324
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4 Moon roof 90
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5 Outside rear view mirror 101 . . . . . . .
6 Fuel filler door 87
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7 Door 22
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8 Headlights 28, 30, 350
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9 Hood 84
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10 Wiper and washer 34, 348
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For detailed information, refer to the
description given in each section.

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GAS STATION INFORMATION
Fuel selection:
Select unleaded gasoline with an Octane Rating of 87
(Research Octane Number 91) or higher. For improved
vehicle performance, the use of premium unleaded
gasoline with an Octane Rating of 91 (Research Octane
Number 96) or higher is recommended.
 Fuel tank capacity:
70 L (18.5 gal., 15.4 lmp. gal.)
 Engine oil:
“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent
Oil grade: API grade SL “Energy −Conserving” or ILSAC
multigrade engine oil
Recommended oil viscosity: SAE 5W −30
Oil capacity: L (qt., lmp. qt.)
Drain and refill With filter 4.7 (5.0, 4.1)
Without filter 4.5 (4.8, 4.0)
See page 312 for detailed information. 
Engine coolant:
Capacity: 9.2 L (9.7 qt., 8.2 lmp. qt.)
Coolant type − “Toyota Genuine Long Life Coolant” or
equivalent
With ethylene −glycol type coolant for a proper corrosion
protection of aluminum components
Do not use alcohol type antifreeze or plain water alone.
For checking the engine coolant, see page 315 .
 Automatic transaxle:
Fluid type − Toyota Genuine ATF Type T −IV
See page 319 for detailed information.
 Tire information:
See pages 324 through 331 for detailed information.
 Tire pressure:
Tire size: P215/60R16 94V
Tire pressure:
Front 200 kPa (2.0 kgf/cm
2 or bar, 29 psi)
Rear 200 kPa (2.0 kgf/cm2 or bar, 29 psi)
For sustained high speeds above 160 km/h (99 mph), in
countries where such speeds are permitted by law, add 40
kPa (0.4 kgf/cm
2 or bar, 6 psi) to the front tires and rear tires,
but never exceed the maximum cold tire pressure molded
on the tire sidewall.

BASIC OPERATION
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QUICK REFERENCE
Quick reference
Driver’s seat2
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Tilt steering wheel 2
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Power adjustable pedals 3
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Automatic transmission 4
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Headlight and turn signal switch 5
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Wiper switch 6
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Seat position
Seat cushionangle
Seat cushion height
Seatback angle
Lumbar support
Head restraint height
Head restraint angle
QUICK REFERENCE
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1. DRIVER’S SEAT 2. TILT STEERING WHEEL
To tilt the steering wheel up or down to the desired angle:
1. Pull the lever up while holding the steering wheel.
2. Tilt the steering wheel to the desired angle.
3. Release the lever.