Table Of Contents - Toyota Lexus IS300 Manual

Table of Contents

How To Use The Manual3
Table Of Contents3
Instrument Panel5
Instrument Cluster7
Seat And Steering Wheel11
Exterior View12
Basic Operation14
Driver's Seat15
Steering Wheel16
Automatic Transmission17
Selector Lever17
Headlight And Turn Signal Switch18
Wiper Switch19
Keys And Doors20
Keys21
Flat Key22
Engine Immobiliser System25
Wireless Remote Control26
Locking/Unlocking The Doors28
Unlocking The Trunk Lid29
Sounding An Alarm29
Replacing The Battery (Transmitter)31
Doors33
Locking With Key33
Locking With Inside Lock Button33
Locking With Power Door Lock Switch34
Back Door Opening And Closing35
Locking With Rear Door Child–Protector35
Switches40
Headlight Switch41
Automatic Headlight Leveling System42
Daytime Running Light System42
Headlight Dimmer And Turn Signal Switch43
Front Fog Light Switch44
Rear Fog Light Switch44
Windshield Wiper And Washer Switch45
Rear Window Wiper And Washer Switch46
Headlight Cleaner Switch47
Rear Window And Outside Rear View Mirror Defogger47
And Windshield Wiper Deicer Switch47
Power Window Switches48
Operating the Driver's Window49
Operating the Passengers' Windows49
Operating The Window Lock Switch49
Jam Protection Function49
Emergency Flasher Switch50
Seat Heater Switches51
Gauges, Meters And Service Reminder Indicators52
Fuel Gauge53
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge54
Voltmeter55
Momentary Fuel Consumption Meter55
Tachometer56
Odometer And Trip Meter57
Service Reminder Indicators And Warning Buzzers57
Brake System Warning Light And Buzzer59
Driver's Seat Belt Reminder Light and Buzzer60
Srs Warning Light60
Front Passenger's Seat Belt Reminder Light60
Discharge Warning Light61
Low Engine Oil Pressure Warning Light61
Low Engine Oil Level Warning Light62
Malfunction Indicator Lamp62
"ABS" Warning Light63
Open Door Warning Light63
Rear Light Failure Warning Light64
Low Fuel Level Warning Light64
"TRAC OFF" Indicator / Warning Lights64
Vehicle Skid Control System Warning Light64
How To Check All The Service Reminder Indicators65
Instrument Panel Light Control66
Interior Equipment68
Vanity Mirrors69
Sun Visors69
Interior Lights70
Personal Lights70
Ignition Switch Light71
Luggage Compartment Light71
Clock72
Outside Temperature Display72
Cigarette Lighter And Ashtray73
Power Outlet74
Cigarette Lighter74
Ashtray74
Glove Box75
Garage Door Opener76
Programming The Homelink76
Programming A Rolling Code System77
Programming An Entrance Gate77
Programming All Devices In The Canadian Market77
Programming Other Devices77
Reprogramming A Button78
Operating The Homelink78
Erasing The Entire Homelink78
Cup Holders79
Auxiliary Boxes82
Warning Reflector Holder83
Tie-Down Hooks84
Luggage Cover85
To Remove The Rear Luggage Cover87
In Order To Expand The Luggage Space88
Floor Mat91
First-Aid Kit Holder92
Luggage Stowage Precautions93
Exterior Equipment94
Hood95
Trunk Lid96
Internal Trunk Release Handle97
Fuel Tank Cap98
Luggage Security System98
Refueling The Vehicle99
Moon Roof100
Comfort Adjustment102
Front Seats (Power Type)103
Front Seat Precautions103
Seat Adjustment Precautions104
Adjusting Front Seats105
Adjusting Seat Position105
Adjusting Seatback Angle106
Adjusting Seat Cushion Angle And Height106
Folding down Front Passenger's Seatback107
Front Seats (Manual Type)108
Adjusting Seat Cushion Front Edge Angle112
Fold-Down Rear Seats113
Trunk Storage Extension115
Folding Down Rear Seats115
Armrests116
Head Restraints117
Tilt Steering Wheell119
Outside Rear View Mirrors119
Power Rear View Mirror Control120
Folding Rear View Mirrors120
Inside Rear View Mirror121
Compass (Without Navigation System)123
Calibrating The Compass (Deviation Calibration)124
Calibrating The Compass (Circling Calibration)125
Seat Belts126
Fastening Front And Rear Seat Belts127
Rear Center Seat Belt130
Stowing The Rear Center Seat Belt132
Pulling Out The Rear Center Seat Belt133
Seat Belt Extender134
Front Seat Belt Pretensioners135
Srs Airbags139
Child Restraint153
Types Of Child Restraint System155
Infant Seat Installation156
Convertible Seat Installation160
Booster Seat Installation164
Using A Top Strap (Sedan)166
Anchor Brackets167
Center Seat Position167
Side Seat Position168
Installation With Child Restraint Lower Anchorages169
Child Restraint System Installation171
Using A Top Strap (Sportcross: Type A)172
To Use The Center Anchor Bracket173
Using A Top Strap (Sportcross: Type B)177
To Use The Anchor Bracket179
Theft Deterrent System189
Theft Prevention Labels191
Air Conditioning192
Automatic Air Conditioning Controls193
Air Flow Selection195
Climate Control196
Windshield Defogging And Defrosting199
Air Filter200
Center Vents204
Side Vents204
Audio System207
Using Your Audio System211
Tone And Balance212
Your Radio Antenna213
Your Cassette Player213
Your Automatic Changer213
Radio Operation214
Presetting A Station215
Selecting A Station215
Rds (Radio Data System)217
Type (Program Types)218
Msg (Message)220
Cassette Tape Player Operation221
Manual Program Selection222
Automatic Program Selection223
Compact Disc Player Operation224
Inserting Or Ejecting Compact Discs224
Playing A Compact Disc227
Selecting A Desired Disc227
Searching For A Desired Track228
Selecting A Desired Track229
Other Compact Disc Player Functions229
If The Player Malfunctions230
Car Audio System Operating Hints231
Radio Reception231
Am232
Caring For Your Cassette Player And Tapes232
Caring For Your Compact Disc Player And Discs233
Starting And Driving236
Three-Way Catalytic Converter237
Engine Exhaust Caution238
Before Starting The Engine239
Ignition Switch With Steering Lock240
Parking Brake241
How To Start The Engine242
Normal Driving244
Driving In M Mode246
Using Engine Braking248
Using the "3", "2" and "L" Positions249
Backing Up250
Parking250
Good Driving Practice251
If You Cannot Shift The Selector251
If the "ECT PWR" Indicator Light Flashes251
Manual Transmission252
Electronic Controlled Transmission253
Cruise Control254
Setting At A Desired Speed255
Cancelling The Preset Speed255
Resetting To A Faster Speed255
Cruise Control Failure Warning256
Resetting To A Slower Speed256
Resuming The Preset Speed256
Traction Control System257
Traction Control System Failure Warning258
Vehicle Skid Control System260
Electronic Throttle Control System262
Brake System263
Anti–Lock Brake System263
Brake Booster263
Drum–In–Disc Type Parking Brake System266
Brake Assist System266
Brake Pad Wear Indicators267
Types Of Tires267
Summer Tires267
All Season Tires267
Limited-Slip Differential268
Driving Tips270
Break-In Period271
Operation In Foreign Countries271
Tips For Driving In Various Conditionss272
Winter Driving Tips273
Dinghy Towing275
Trailer Towing275
How To Save Fuel And Make Your Vehicle Last Longer276
In Case Of An Emergency278
If Your Engine Stalls While Driving279
If You Cannot Increase The Engine Speed279
If Your Vehicle Will Not Start280
Starting A Flooded Engine281
Jump Starting281
If Your Vehicle Overheats284
If You Have A Flat Tire285
Compact Spare Tire286
Access To Spare Tire287
Spare Tire With Turning Direction Indicators288
Tire Changing289
To Remove The Spare Tire290
If Your Vehicle Becomes Stuck296
If Your Vehicle Needs To Be Towed297
Towing With A Wheel Lift Type Truck297
Using A Flat Bed Truck298
Towing With A Sling Type Truck300
Emergency Towing301
If You Cannot Shift Automatic Transmission Selector Lever302
If You Lose Your Keys Or Lock Yourself Out303
Maintenance304
Scheduled Maintenance305
Maintenance Requirements305
Vehicle Exterior Care306
General Maintenance306
Vehicle Interior Care307
Does Your Vehicle Need Repairing309
Emissions Inspection And Maintenance (I/M) Programs310
Vehicle Identification313
Engine Compartment Overview314
Do-It-Yourself Service Precautions315
Parts And Tools316
Positioning The Jack318
Specifications321
Engine321
Fuel Type324
Octane Rating324
Gasoline Containing Detergent Additives324
Quality Gasoline324
Cleaner Burning Gasoline325
Gasoline Quality325
Oxygenates In Gasoline325
Gasoline Containing Mmt325
Fuel Pump Shut Off System326
Facts About Engine Oil Consumption326
Importance Of Engine Oil Level Check327
Used Engine Oil328
Checking The Engine Oil Level328
Engine Oil Selection330
Oil Identification Marks331
Checking The Engine Coolant Level332
Coolant Type Selection332
Checking The Radiator And Condenser333
Spark Plugs334
Chassis336
Checking Brake Fluid342
Checking Power Steering Fluid343
Checking Tire Pressure344
Rotating Tires346
Checking And Replacing Tires348
Uniform Tire Quality Grading349
Tire Selection350
Installing Snow Tires And Chains351
Tire Chain Selection352
Replacing Wheels353
Aluminum Wheel Precautions354
Suspension And Chassis355
Electrical Components356
Fuse Location357
Checking Battery Condition361
Checking Battery Exterior362
Battery Recharging Precautions363
Checking And Replacing The Blade Type Fuses364
Checking The Cartridge Type Fuses366
Adding Washer Fluid367
Checking The Headlight Aim368
Replacing Light Bulbs369
Body374
Specifications (Sedan)375
Specifications (Sportcross)376
Protecting Your Vehicle From Corrosion377
Washing And Waxing378
Cleaning The Interior380
Rain Clearing Mirrors383
Gas Station Information387