2005 Lexus IS300 Basic Functions / LEXUS 2005 IS300 OWNER'S MANUAL (OM53489U)

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The light remains on after the ignition key is turned to ªONº.
 The light comes on with the normal driving mode while
driving.
 The light flashes.
(o)ªVSCº Warning Light (With vehicle stability
control system)
This light warns that there is a problem somewhere in the
vehicle stability control system or traction control system.
The light will come on when the ignition key is turned to the
ªONº position and will go off after a few seconds.
If the light comes on while driving, the vehicle stability control
system and traction control system do not work. However, as
conventional braking operates when applied, there is no
problem to continue your driving.
In the following cases, contact your Lexus dealer:
The light does not come on after the ignition key is turned
to the ªONº position.
 The light remains on after the ignition key is turned to the
ªONº position.
 The light comes on while driving.
The ªTRAC OFFº indicator / warning light will come on when
the ªVSCº warning light comes on even if the ªTRAC OFFº
switch is not pushed.
(p) Automatic Headlight Leveling System Warning Light
This light warns that when there is a problem somewhere in the
automatic headlight leveling system.
The light will come on when the ignition key is turned to the
ªONº position, and will go off after a few seconds.
If it comes on while driving, have your vehicle checked by your
Lexus dealer.
(q) Key Reminder Buzzer
This buzzer acts as a reminder to remove the key when you
open the driver's door with the ignition key in the ªACCº or
ªLOCKº position.
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How to check all the service reminder
indicators
(except the low fuel level warning light):
1. Apply the parking brake.
2. Open the door.
The following service reminder indicator should come on. It
goes off when you close the door completely.
3. Turn the ignition key to ªACCº.
The following service reminder indicator should come on. It
goes off after about 6 seconds.
4. Turn the ignition key to ªONº.
The following service reminder indicators should come on.


or
or

or
The following service reminder indicators go off after a few
seconds.
or

The lights other than the slip indicator light may stay on for
about 60 seconds after the engine is started. It is normal if they
go out after a while.
If any service reminder indicator or warning buzzer does not
function as described above, have it checked by your Lexus
dealer as soon as possible.
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INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTCONTROL
SV13019
To adjust the brightness of the instrument panel lights,
turn the knob.
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SECTION 1 ± 4
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INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
Interior equipmentSun visors
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Interior light60
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Personal lights 61
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Ignition switch light 61
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Luggage compartment light 62
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Clock 62
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Outside temperature display 63
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Cigarette lighter and ashtray 64
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Power outlet 65
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Glove box 66
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Garage door opener 66
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Cupholders 70
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Auxiliary boxes 72
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Warning reflector holder 74
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Tie±down hooks 75
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Luggage cover 76
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In order to expand the luggage space 79
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Floor mat 82
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First±aid kit holder 83
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SUN VISORS
SS14002
1To block out glare from the front , swing the sun visor
down.
2To block out glare from the side, remove the sun visor
from the hook and swing it to the side.
INTERIOR LIGHT
SS14003
To turn on the interior light, slide the switch.
With the switch in the ªDOORº position, the light comes on
when any door is opened. After all the doors are closed, the
light remains on for about 15 seconds and then goes out.
However, in the following cases, the light goes out
immediately:
1. All the doors are closed when the ignition key is in ªACCº
or ªONº position.
2. The ignition key is turned to ªACCº or ªONº when the light
is still on.
3. All the doors are locked when the light is still on.
4. One door is closed with the lock button pushed in while the
other doors are locked.
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PERSONAL LIGHTS
SS14005

With moon roof
SS14006

Without moon roof
To turn on the personal light, push the switch. To turn it off,
push the switch again.
IGNITION SWITCH LIGHT
SS14007
For easy access to the ignition switch, the ignition switch
light comes on when any of the doors are opened.
The light remains on for about 15 seconds and goes out after
all the doors are closed. However, the light goes out
immediately when all the doors are locked or the ignition key
is in the ªACCº or ªONº position.
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LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT LIGHT
SV14009
To turn on the luggage compartment light, open the back
door or push the switch. Closing the back door will turn
the light off.
CLOCK
SV14032
The digital clock indicates the time with the ignition key at
the ªACCº or ªONº position. To reset the hour, press the
ªHº button. To reset the minutes, press the ªMº button. To
adjust the time to the nearest hour, press the ª:00º button.
For example, if the ª:00º button is pressed when the time is
between 9:30 ± 9:59 or between 10:01 ± 10:29, the time will
change to 10:00.
If the electrical power source has been disconnected from the
clock, the time display will automatically be set to 1:00 (one
o'clock).
When the headlight switch is in the first or second clickstop,
you can also adjust the brightness of the display using the
instrument panel light control knob.
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OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE DISPLAY
SV14030

Vehicles sold in U.S.A.
SV14031

Vehicles sold in Canada
This display shows the outside temperature when the
ignition switch is on.The displayed temperature ranges from ±30
C (±22F) up to
50 C (122 F). The display flashes for 10 seconds when the
outside temperature goes down below 3 C (37F) or less and
informs you that the outside temperature is low. The warning
is repeated whenever the temperature rises to at least +5 C
(+41 F) and then sinks again to +3 C (37F). If the
temperature does not appear on the display or it shows ª± ±º,
take your vehicle to your Lexus dealer.
CAUTION
The outside air temperature indicator is designed to
inform you when the air temperature is near freezing.
This indicator does not detect the presence of ice on the
road. Drivers must exercise great caution in driving on
roads which are wet, slippery or icy.
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