2003 Lexus ES300 hood release

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
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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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EXTERIOR EQUIPMENT
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HOOD
1. To open the hood, pull the hood lock release lever
under the instrument panel. The hood will spring up
slightly.
2. Insert your fingers under the hood, push up the
auxiliary catch lever and lift the hood.
Before closing the hood, check to see that you have not
forgotten any tools, rags, etc. Then lower the hood and make
sure it locks.
CAUTION
Before driving, be sure that the hood is securely locked.
Otherwise, the hood may open unexpectedly while
driving and an accident may occur.

MAINTENANCE
290Tire rotation
Rotate the tires according to the maintenance schedule. (For
scheduled maintenance information, please refer to the
“Owner’s Manual Supplement/Scheduled Maintenance”.)
See page 326 for additional information.
Fluid leaks
Check
underneath for leaking fuel, oil, water or other fluid after
the vehicle has been parked for a while. If you smell fuel fumes
or notice any leak, have the cause found and corrected
immediately.
Doors and engine hood
Check that all doors, including trunk lid, operate smoothly and
all latches lock securely. Make sure the engine hood
secondary latch secures the hood when the primary latch is
released.
Vehicle interior
Items listed below should be checked regularly, e.g. while
performing periodic services, cleaning the vehicle, etc.
Lights
Make sure the headlight, stop lights, tail lights, turn signal
lights, and other lights are working. Check headlight aim.
Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers
Check that all service reminder indicators and warning
buzzers function properly.
Steering wheel
Check that it has the specified freeplay. Be alert for changes
in steering condition, such as hard steering, excessive
freeplay or strange noise.
Seats
Check that all front seat controls such as seat adjusters,
seatback recliner, etc. operate smoothly. Check that the head
restraints move up and down smoothly and that the locks hold
securely in any latched position.
Seat belts
Check that the seat belt system such as buckles, retractors
and anchors operate properly and smoothly. Make sure the
belt webbing is not cut, frayed, worn or damaged.