2003 Lexus ES300 tail light

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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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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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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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description given in each section.

Automatic light control
Parking, tail, license plate,
side marker and instrument
panel lights turn on.
Headlights turn on at full
intensity.
Daytime running light
system off
Parking, tail, license plate,
side marker and instrument
panel lights turn on.
Headlights also turn on.
BE004
BE004
Parking, tail, license plate,
side marker and instrument
panel lights turn on.
Headlights turn on at full
intensity.
Automatic light control
Parking, tail, license plate,
side marker and instrument
panel lights turn on.
Headlights also turn on.
Automatic light control
QUICK REFERENCE
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5. HEADLIGHT AND TURN SIGNAL SWITCH
HEADLIGHT SWITCH (U.S.A.)
With the ignition OFF
With the engine started and parking brake
released
 HEADLIGHT SWITCH (Canada)
With the ignition OFF
With the engine started and parking brake
released

KEYS AND DOORS
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Flat key
As a transponder chip is built in its key case, you can start
the engine with this key.
The flat key works in every lock.
A transponder chip for engine immobiliser system has been
placed in the key case of the flat key. This chip is needed to
enable the system to function correctly, so be careful not to
lose this key. If you make your own duplicate key, you will not
be able to cancel the system or start the engine.
Insert your key plate in its key case as shown. We recommend
that you always carry this with you for emergency use. Do not
leave it in your vehicle.
Starting the engine using a flat key
1. Remove the key plate from the key case.
2. Insert the key plate into the ignition switch. The indicator
light keeps flashing.
3. Bring the key case closer to the ignition switch within 10
seconds as indicated by the arrow head. The indicator light
goes out. This means the engine immobiliser system is
automatically canceled. (For details, see “Engine immobiliser
system” on page 14.) You can put the key case away then. You
cannot cancel the engine immobiliser system if 10 seconds
have past after you inserted the key plate. You need to remove
the key plate from the ignition switch and try it again from the
step 2.
4. Start the engine within 20 seconds after the security
indicator light goes out. You cannot start the engine if 20
seconds have past after the security indicator went off. You
need to remove the key plate from the ignition switch and try
it again from the step 2.

KEYS AND DOORS
16In the following cases, th
e battery in the key may be
discharged. If this is a case, replace it using a special
screwdriver.
 The remote control does not work.
 The operational range of wireless remote control becomes
extremely short.
 The indicator light on the key is dimmed or does not come
on.
For the replacement of the battery, see “Replacing the battery”
on page 20. You can also have the battery of the key replaced
by your Lexus dealer.
If you lose the wireless key , contact your Lexus dealer as soon
as possible to avoid the possibility of theft, or an accident. (See
“If you lose your keys or lock yourself out” on page 285.)
You can use up to 4 wireless remote control keys for the same
vehicle. Contact your Lexus dealer for detailed information.
The wireless remote control key is an electronic
component. Observe the following instructions in order
not to cause damage to the key.
 Do not leave the wireless remote control key on places
where the temperature becomes high such as on the
dashboard.
 Do not disassemble it.
 Avoid knocking it hard against other objects or dropping it.
 Avoid putting it in water.
Locking/Unlocking the doors
When you push the “LOCK” button on the key briefly, all
the doors can be locked from outside the vehicle.
At this time, one beep sounds and the turn signal lights flash
once.* However, when you push the “LOCK” button with any
door not closed securely, the buzzer sounds for 10 seconds.**
To stop the buzzer, close all the doors securely or push the
“UNLOCK” button. If the key is in the ignition switch, locking
cannot be done.
Make sure all the doors are locked when you leave the vehicle.
Push the “LOCK” button once again.
NOTE:
* The turn signal lights can be set not to flash and the beep
volume can be changed.
** The buzzer can be set not to sound if a door is not closed
securely.
Ask your Lexus dealer for details.
NOTICE
Do not push the “LOCK” button any longer than 2 to 3
seconds. Pushing the button longer activates an alarm.
For details, see page 18.

KEYS AND DOORS
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When you push the “UNLOCK” button, the driver’s door
is unlocked. Pushing that button once again within 3
seconds from the first push, all other doors are also
unlocked.*
NOTE:
* The 2step unlocking function can be changed.
Ask your Lexus dealer for details.
At this time, two beeps sound and the turn signal lights flash
twice.* Together with the activation of unlocking, the interior
light comes on for 15 seconds if the interior light switch is in
“DOOR” position.** However, this function does not work
when the ignition key is in the “ACC” or “ON” position. For\
further information, see “Illuminated entry system” on page 66.
You have 30 seconds to open a door after using the wireless
remote unlock feature.*** If a door is not opened by then, all
the doors will be automatically locked again.
Even if the “LOCK” or “UNLOCK” button is kept pressed in, the
locking or unlocking operation is not repeated. Release the
button and then push again. NOTE:
* The turn signal lights can be set not to flash and the beep
volume can be changed.
** The duration of lighting can be changed
*** The time before automatic relocking can be changed.
Ask your Lexus dealer for details.
 1 Off 2Louder
When you push any button on the key, the vehicle sounds one
beep when the doors are locked by remote control, and sounds
two beeps when the doors are unlocked.
You can adjust the beep loudness with the knob under the
instrument panel. Turning the knob clockwise increases the
volume and turning it counterclockwise until it stops turns the
buzzer off.