2004 Lexus ES330 parking brake

For detailed information, refer to the description given in each Section.
PICTORIAL INDEX
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Page
1Door lock switch and power window
switches 28, 51. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2Driving position memory switches 178. . . . . . . . . . .
3Power rear view mirror control switches 183. . . . . .
4Side vents 205. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5Instrument panel light control dial 68. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6Headlight, turn signal and
fog light switches 34, 37, 40, 41. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7Multi-information display control switches 66. . . . .
8Ignition switch 268. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
9Wiper and washer switches 41. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
10Seat heater switches 56. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
11Emergency flasher switch 54. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
12Clock 74. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
13Car audio 211, 235. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
14Front passenger's seat belt reminder light 57. . . . . .
15AIRBAG OFFº indicator light 152. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
16AIRBAG ONº indicator light 152. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page
17Security indicator light 16, 30. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
18Glove box 77. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
19Automatic air conditioning controls 192. . . . . . . . . .
20Rear window and outside rear view mirror
defogger switch 49. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
21Ashtray 75. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
22Automatic transmission selector lever 272. . . . . . . .
23Rear electric sunshade switch 88. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
24Electronic modulated suspension
control switch 282. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
25Traction control system off switch 284. . . . . . . . . . .
26Cruise control switch 279. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
27Power adjustable pedals switch 181. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
28Parking brake pedal 269. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
29Auxiliary box 85. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
30Hood lock release lever 92. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
31Trunk lid opener 93. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
32Fuel filler door opener 96. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

To adjust the position of the accelerator and brake pedals:
1. Set the parking brake firmly.
2. Turn the ignition key to the ONº position with the
automatic transmission selector lever in the Pº position.
3. Push the 
º side of the switch to move the pedals to the
front most position.
4. Push the º side of the switch to move the pedals
toward you until you can fully depress the brake pedal.
5. After adjusting, depress the pedals a few times to get
used to the feel.BE065
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3. POWER ADJUSTABLE PEDALS

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BE057
NOTE: When the cruise control is being used, even if you downshift from Dº to 4º, engine braking will not be enabled because
the cruise control is not cancelled. For the operation to decrease the vehicle speed, see page 281.
OPERATION OF SELECTOR LEVER
SELECTOR LEVER POSITION
P:Parking, engine starting and key removal
position
R:Reverse position
N:Neutral position
D:Normal driving position
(shifting into overdrive possible)
4:Position for engine braking
(shifting into overdrive not possible)
3, 2:Position for more powerful engine braking
L:Position for maximum engine braking

Shift while pressing the brake pedal.
(Ignition switch must be in the ONº position.)
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4. AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Automatic light control
Parking, tail, license plate,
side marker and instrument
panel lights turn on.
Headlights also turn on.
Daytime running light
system off Headlights turn on at full
intensity. Parking, tail, license plate,
side marker and instrument
panel lights turn on.
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Parking, tail, license plate,
side marker and instrument
panel lights turn on.
Parking, tail, license plate,
side marker and instrument
panel lights turn on.
Automatic light control Headlights also turn on.
Automatic light control Headlights turn on at full
intensity.
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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

SWITCHES
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The automatic light control sensor is on the top of the driver's
side instrument panel.
Do not place anything on the instrument panel, and/or do not
affix anything on the windshield to block this sensor.
When the headlights are on, they automatically turn off about
30 seconds after any door or trunk lid is opened and closed with
the ignition key turned to the ACCº or LOCKº position.* If you
want to turn off the lights immediately, push the LOCKº button
on the wireless remote control key twice. The lights also can
be turned off immediately by pushing the LOCKº button on the
wireless remote control key with all the doors locked and the
trunk lid closed.
NOTE:
* The time before turning off the lights can be changed.
Ask your Lexus dealer for details.
When only the tail lights are on, they automatically turn off with
the driver's door opened and the ignition key turned to the
ACCº or LOCKº position.To turn on the lights again, turn the ignition key to the ONº
position, or twist the knob on the end of lever to the AUTOº
position and then twist the knob until the first or second
clickstop.
If you are going to park for over one week, make sure the knob
is in the AUTOº or DRL OFFº position.
Daytime Running Light (DRL) System
When the knob is set in the AUTOº position, the headlights
turn on at reduced intensity when the parking brake is released
with the engine started. They will not go off until the ignition
switch is turned off.
The headlights will automatically adjust to full intensity and/or
turn on the other lights depending on the darkness of the
surroundings.
To turn on the other exterior lights and instrument panel lights,
twist the knob to the first clickstop.
Twist the knob to the second clickstop to turn on the headlights
to full intensity for driving at night.
To cancel the DRL system, twist the knob to the DRL OFFº
position.

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The automatic light control sensor is on the top of the driver's
side instrument panel.
Do not place anything on the instrument panel, and/or do not
affix anything on the windshield to block this sensor.
When the headlights are on, they automatically turn off about
30 seconds after any door or trunk lid is opened and closed with
the ignition key turned to the ACCº or LOCKº position.* If you
want to turn off the lights immediately, push the LOCKº button
on the wireless remote control key twice. The lights also can
be turned off immediately by pushing the LOCKº button on the
wireless remote control key with all the doors locked and the
trunk lid closed.
NOTE:
* The time before turning off the lights can be changed.
Ask your Lexus dealer for details.
When only the tail lights are on, they automatically turn off with
the driver's door opened and the ignition key turned to the
ACCº or LOCKº position.To turn on the lights again, turn the ignition key to the ONº
position, or turn the headlight switch off and then twist the knob
until the first or second clickstop.
If you are going to park for over one week, make sure the
headlight switch is off.
Daytime Running Light System
The headlights turn on at reduced intensity when the parking
brake is released with the engine started, even with the light
switch in the OFFº position. They will not go off until the
ignition switch is turned off.
To turn on the other exterior lights and instrument panel lights,
twist the knob to the first clickstop.
Twist the knob to the second clickstop to turn on the headlights
to full intensity for driving at night.
When setting the knob to the third clickstop (AUTOº), the
headlights will automatically adjust to full intensity and/or turn
on the other lights depending on the darkness of the
surroundings. Likewise, as the surroundings become brighter,
the headlights will turn to reduced intensity, ultimately turning
off the other lights.

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GAUGES, METERS AND SERVICE REMINDER INDICATORS
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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.
IF THIS INDICATOR OR
BUZZER COMES ON...DO THIS.
(f)Stop and check.
(g)Add engine oil.
(h)Replace engine oil.
(i)Take vehicle to Lexus
dealer.
(j)orTake vehicle to Lexus
dealer.
(k)Close all doors.

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GAUGES, METERS AND SERVICE REMINDER INDICATORS
56IF THIS INDICATOR OR
BUZZER COMES ON...
DO THIS.
(l)Replace bulb.
(m)Take vehicle to Lexus
dealer.
(n)Add washer fluid.
(o)Take vehicle to Lexus
dealer.
(p)Low fuel level
warning lightFill up tank.
(q)Key reminder buzzerRemove key.
(a) Brake System Warning Light
This light comes on in the following cases when the ignition key
is in the ONº position.
When the parking brake is applied...
This light comes on for a few seconds when the ignition key is
turned to the ONº 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 ONº 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.