2003 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 24, 40
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2 Driving position memory switches 152
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3 Power rear view mirror control switches 102 . . . . . .
4 Side vents 170
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5 Instrument panel light control dial 61
. . . . . . . . . . . . .
6 Headlight, turn signal and
fog light switches 28, 30, 33, 34
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7 Multiinformation display control switches 59 . . . .
8 Ignition switch 225
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9 Wiper and washer switches 34
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10 Seat heater switches 44
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11 Emergency flasher switch 43
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12 Clock 67
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13 Car audio 174, 196
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14 Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light 53 . . . . .
15 Security indicator light 14, 156
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16 Glove box
70
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17 Automatic air conditioning controls 160
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18 Rear window and outside rear view mirror
defogger switch 39 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
19 Ashtray 68
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20 Automatic transmission selector lever 227 . . . . . . . .
21 Rear electric sunshade switch 79
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22 Electronic modulated suspension
control switch 237 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
23 Traction control system off switch 238
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24 Cruise control switch 234
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25 Power adjustable pedals switch 100
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26 Parking brake pedal 226
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27 Auxiliary box 76
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28 Hood lock release lever 84
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29 Trunk lid opener 85
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30 Fuel filler door opener 87
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SECTION 2 – 1
159
AIR CONDITIONING AND AUDIO
Air conditioning
Automatic air conditioning controls160
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SECTION 2 – 2
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AIR CONDITIONING AND AUDIO
Audio
Audio system (type A)174
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Audio system (type B) 196
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For vehicles equipped with Navigation System,
please refer to the separate “Navigation System
Owner’s Manual”.

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 61 for details.

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1Ejecting a compact disc
(See page 185 for details.)
2Function buttons
1 6: Station selector buttons
(See page 181 for details.)
SCAN: Scan tuning
(See page 182 for details.)
P.SCAN: Preset scan tuning
(See page 182 for details.)
3
Display of functions in TAPE or CD mode
:DOLBY NR
(See page 183 for details.)
 :Rewinding or reversing
(See page 183 or 188 for details.)
 :Fast forwarding
(See page 183 or 188 for details.)
RPT: Automatic repeat
(See page 184 or 189 for details.)
SKIP: Automatic skip of blank portions of tape
(See page 184 for details.)
:Disc selection
(See page 187 for details.)
RAND: Random access
(See page 189 for details.)
SCAN: Scan selection
(See page 188 for details.)
4
Compact disc slot
(See page 185 for details.)
5Automatic sound levelizer/Mute
(See page 177 or 179 for details.)
6TUNE/AUDIO CONTROL knob
(See page 178 for details.)
7:
Side change
(See page 183 for details.)
8 Mode selectors
(See page 177 for details.)
9Stopping and ejecting a cassette tape
(See page 182 for details.)
10Turning the system on and adjusting the volume
(See page 176 for details.)
11Cassette tape slot
(See page 182 for details.)
12Radio mode: Seek tuning
(See page 181 for details.)
TAPE mode: Direct access to a desired program
(See page 184 for details.)
CD mode: Direct access to a desired program
(See page 188 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 the “AM”, “FM”, “TAPE” or “DISC” button 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.