2004 Lexus ES330 Auto headlight

For detailed information, refer to the description given in each Section.
PICTORIAL INDEX
ix
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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

For detailed information, refer to the description given in each Section.
PICTORIAL INDEX
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1Tachometer 53. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2Traction control system off indicator light 284. . . .
3Vehicle stability control system/traction control
system warning light 64. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4Engine oil replacement reminder light 61. . . . . . . . . .
5Headlight indicator light 34. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6Headlight high beam indicator light 40. . . . . . . . . . . .
7Turn signal indicator light 40. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
8Fog light indicator light 41. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
9Cruise control indicator light 279. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
10Slip indicator light 283, 286. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
11Automatic headlight leveling system
warning light 64. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
12Low fuel level warning light 64. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
13Automatic transmission indicator lights 272. . . . . .
14Engine coolant temperature gauge 51. . . . . . . . . . . . . Page
15Odometer and trip meter 54. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
16Trip meter reset knob 54. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
17Fuel gauge 50. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
18Low washer fluid warning light 64. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
19Low engine oil level warning light 60. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
20Multi-information display 66. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
21Rear light failure warning light 64. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
22Low engine oil pressure warning light 59. . . . . . . . . .
23Brake system warning light 56. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
24Anti-lock brake system warning light 62. . . . . . . . . . .
25Driver's seat belt reminder light 57. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
26Discharge warning light 58. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
27SRS warning light 57. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
28Open door warning light 63. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
29Malfunction indicator lamp 61. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

For detailed information, refer to the description given in each Section.
PICTORIAL INDEX
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Page
1Tachometer 53. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2Traction control system off indicator light 284. . . .
3Vehicle stability control system/traction control
system warning light 64. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4Tail light indicator light 37. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5Headlight high beam indicator light 40. . . . . . . . . . . .
6Turn signal indicator light 40. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7Fog light indicator light 41. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
8Cruise control indicator light 279. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
9Slip indicator light 283, 286. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
10Automatic headlight leveling system
warning light 64. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
11Low fuel level warning light 64. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
12Automatic transmission indicator lights 272. . . . . .
13Engine coolant temperature gauge 51. . . . . . . . . . . . . Page
14Odometer and trip meter 54. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
15Trip meter reset knob 54. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
16Fuel gauge 50. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
17Low washer fluid warning light 64. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
18Low engine oil level warning light 60. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
19Multi-information display 66. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
20Rear light failure warning light 64. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
21Low engine oil pressure warning light 59. . . . . . . . . .
22Brake system warning light 56. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
23Anti-lock brake system warning light 62. . . . . . . . . . .
24Driver's seat belt reminder light 57. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
25Discharge warning light 58. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
26SRS warning light 57. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
27Open door warning light 63. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
28Malfunction indicator lamp 61. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

BASIC OPERATION
1
QUICK REFERENCE
Driver's seat2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tilt steering wheel2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power adjustable pedals3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Automatic transmission4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Headlight and turn signal switch5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wiper switch6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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.
BE004
BE004
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.
QUICK REFERENCE
5
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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HEADLIGHT SWITCH
(U.S.A.)
AUTOº position
The headlights and all other lights automatically turn on
depending on the darkness of the surroundings when the
ignition key is in the ONº position.*
NOTE:
* The sensitivity of the automatic light control sensor can be
changed.
Ask your Lexus dealer for details.
To turn on the lights manually, twist the knob on the end
of the lever.
First clickstop: Only the parking, tail, license plate, side
marker and instrument panel lights turn on.
Second clickstop: Headlights also turn on.When the headlights are on, the headlight indicator lights up in
the instrument cluster.
With the knob in the AUTOº position, there may be a case
that the headlights do not turn on immediately, even when
the vehicle enters a dark place such as a tunnel or parking
lot according to lighting conditions. In this case, we
recommend you to twist the knob manually to the second
clickstop to turn on the headlights immediately.
When the headlight switch is turned to the first or second
clickstop, the brightness of the instrument cluster will be
reduced slightly unless the instrument panel light control dial
is turned fully up.
DRL OFFº position
The daytime running light (DRL) system does not work
when the knob is set in this position.
For details, see the following Daytime Running Light (DRL)
Systemº.

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.

SWITCHES
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NOTICE
To prevent the battery from being discharged, do not
leave the lights on longer than necessary when the
engine is not running.
Automatic headlight leveling system (vehicles
with discharge headlight only)
Vehicle position changes according to loading condition,
passengers getting on and off, vehicle acceleration and
deceleration, etc. However, as the headlight beam level is
always maintained automatically by the system at the proper
level, your headlights do not dazzle other road users.
If this system fails, the warning light in the instrument cluster
comes on. If this occurs, have your vehicle checked by your
Lexus dealer.If you replace the rear suspension and/or the vehicle height
changes, contact your Lexus dealer to check the automatic
headlight leveling system and headlight beam level.