2003 Lexus ES300 Owner's Manuals (in English)

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You may hear a click or motor sound in the engine
compartment for 
a few seconds when the engine is started or
just after the vehicle is started.  This means that the anti −

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Lexus ES300 2003  Owners Manuals (in English) STARTING AND DRIVING
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 U.S.A.   2 Canada
Vehicles without vehicle skid control system—
The light comes on when the ignition key is turned to the “ON”
position.  If

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When the “ABS” warning light is on (and the brake system
warning light is off), the anti
−lock brake system, the brake
assist  system, the traction control system and th

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BRAKE PAD WEAR LIMITINDICATORS
The brake pad wear limit indicators on your disc brakes
give a warning noise when the brake pads are worn to the
extent that replacement is requ

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CAUTION
Do not use tires other than the manufacturer’s
designated  tires, and never mix tires or wheels of the
sizes different from the originals.
 Do not mix summer and a

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Lexus ES300 2003  Owners Manuals (in English) SECTION   3 – 2
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STARTING AND DRIVING
Driving tips
Break−in period250
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BREAK�IN PERIOD
Drive gently and avoid high speeds.
You need not follow a break−in schedule with your new Lexus.
But following a few simple tips for the first 1600 km (1000 miles)
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