2003 Lexus ES300 driver seat

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PICTORIAL INDEX
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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 Headlight indicator light 28
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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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PICTORIAL INDEX
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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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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.

KEYS AND DOORS
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Locking with inside lock button
 1Lock 2Unlock
Push in the lock button to lock and unlock the door.
The front doors can be opened by pulling the inside handles
even if the lock buttons are in the locked position.
CAUTION
Do not pull the inside handle of the front doors while
driving. The doors will open and an accident may occur.
Lexus strongly recommends that all children be placed
in the rear seat of the vehicle.
Closing the door with the lock button pushed in will also lock
the door. Be careful not to lock your keys in the vehicle. Doors
cannot be locked when either front door is open and the key is
in the ignition.
If the vehicle is subjected to a severe frontal, rear or side
impact with the ignition switch turned to the “ON” position, all
doors will unlock automatically after a few seconds.
CAUTION
Before driving, make sure the doors are closed and
locked, especially when small children are in the
vehicle. Along with the proper use of seat belts, locking
the doors helps prevent the driver and passengers from
being thrown out from the vehicle during an accident.
It also helps prevent the doors from being opened
unintentionally.

SWITCHES
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NOTICE
To prevent the battery from being discharged, do not
leave the switch on longer than necessary when the
engine is not running.
SEAT HEATER SWITCHES
 1For driver’s seat 2For front passenger’s seat
To turn on the seat heater, push the switch. At this time,
the indicator lamp comes on.
The ignition switch must be in the “ON” position.
Each time you push the switch, the mode changes in order
from the “HI” (high heating temperature) mode to “LO” (lo\
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heating temperature) mode to off.
The seat heater automatically changes to off mode when the
ignition switch is turned to the “ACC” or “LOCK” position.
When the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position again,
the seat heater remains off until the switch is pushed.

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GAUGES, METERS AND SERVICE REMINDER INDICATORS
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ODOMETER AND TRIP METER
Trip meter reset knob
This meter displays the odometer and two trip meters. To
change the mode indication, push the trip meter reset
knob briefly. Each time you push the knob, the mode
changes in order from the odometer to trip meter A to trip
meter B, then back to the odometer.
The odometer records the total distance the vehicle has
been driven. The twin trip meter records two different
distances independently.
For example, you can use one meter to calculate the fuel
economy and the other to measure the distance on each trip.
To set the A trip meter to zero, display the A meter reading,
push the knob and hold it. The same applies for the B trip
meter.
The data of trip meters will be cancelled if the electrical power
source is disconnected.
SERVICE REMINDER INDICATORS AND WARNING BUZZERS
IF THIS INDICATOR OR
BUZZER COMES ON ...DO THIS.
(a)or
If parking brake is off,
stop immediately and
contact Lexus dealer.
(b)
(indicator and buzzer)
Fasten driver’s seat
belt.
(c)
(on the center console)
Fasten front
passenger’s seat belt.
(d)Take vehicle to Lexus
dealer immediately.
(e)Stop and check.

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GAUGES, METERS AND SERVICE REMINDER INDICATORS
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(a) Brake System Warning Light
This light comes on in the following cases when the ignition key
is in the “ON” position.
 When the parking brake is applied ...
This light comes on for a few seconds when the ignition key is
turned to the “ON” position even after the parking brake is
released.
 When the brake fluid level is low ...
CAUTION
It is dangerous to continue driving normally when the
brake fluid level is low.
Have your vehicle checked at your Lexus dealer in the
following cases.
The light does not come on even if the parking brake is
applied when the ignition key is in the “ON” position.
 The light does not come on even if the ignition key is turned
on with the parking brake released.
A warning light turning on briefly during operation does not
indicate a problem.
CAUTION
If either of the following conditions occurs, immediately
stop your vehicle at a safe place and contact your Lexus
dealer.
 The light does not turn off even after the parking
brake is released while the engine is running.
In this case, the brakes may not work properly and
your stopping distance will become longer. Depress
the brake pedal firmly and bring the vehicle to an
immediate stop.
 The brake system warning light remains on together
with the “ABS” warning light.
In this case, not only the antilock brake system will
fail but also the vehicle will become extremely
unstable during braking.
(b) Driver’s Seat Belt Reminder Light and
Buzzer
This light and buzzer remind you to buckle up the driver’s seat
belt.
Once the ignition key is turned to “ON” or “START”, the
reminder light and buzzer come on if the driver’s seat belt is not
fastened. Unless the driver fastens the belt, the light stays on
and the buzzer stops after about 4 to 8 seconds.