Lexus RX300 2003 Manuals

Lexus RX300 2003 Manuals

Manuals and User Guides for Lexus RX300 2003. We have 1 Lexus RX300 2003 manual available for free PDF download: Owner's Manual

Lexus RX300 2003 Owner's Manual

Lexus RX300 2003 Owner's Manual (355 pages)

Brand: Lexus | Category: Automobile | Size: 2 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
4
How to Use the Manual
4
Instrument Panel
7
Instrument Cluster
9
Seat and Steering Wheel
17
Exterior Features
18
Vehicle View
18
Basic Operation
20
Driver's Seat
21
Tilt Steering Wheel
21
Automatic Transmission
22
Headlight and Turn Signal Switch
23
Wiper Switch
24
Instruments and Controls
26
Keys and Doors
26
- Keys
  27
  - Flat Key
    28
  - Starting the Engine Using a Flat Key
    28
- Engine Immobiliser System
  31
- Wireless Remote Control
  32
  - Locking/Unlocking the Doors
    34
  - Operating the Windows and Moon Roof
    35
  - Sounding an Alarm
    35
  - Replacing the Battery
    37
- Side Doors
  39
- Back Door
  41
Switches
44
Gauges, Meters and Service Reminder Indicators
58
Interior Equipment
74
- Sun Visors
  75
- Vanity Mirrors
  75
- Interior Lights
  76
- Personal Light
  77
- Clock
  78
- Ignition Switch Light
  78
- Adjusting the Time
  79
- Cigarette Lighter and Ashtray
  80
- Outside Temperature Display
  80
- Power Outlets
  81
- Rear Console Box
  82
- Garage Door Opener
  83
- Glove Box
  83
- Cup Holders
  86
- Overhead Console Box
  89
- Auxiliary Boxes
  90
- Luggage Cover
  91
- Floor Mat
  92
- Tie-Down Hooks
  93
- Luggage Stowage Precautions
  94
Exterior Equipment
96
- Fuel Tank Cap
  98
- Moon Roof
  99
- To Tilt up the Slide–Opened Moon Roof
  100
- Operating the Moon Roof from Outside the Vehicle
  101
Comfort Adjustment
104
- Front Seats
  105
  - Seat Adjustment Precautions
    105
  - Adjusting Front Seats
    106
  - Adjusting Seat Position
    106
  - Adjusting Seatback Angle
    107
  - Adjusting Lumbar Support
    108
  - Adjusting Seat Cushion Angle and Height
    108
  - Flattening Seatbacks
    109
- Rear Seats
  110
  - Folding down Rear Seatbacks
    111
  - Seat Belt Hanger
    112
- Armrests
  113
- Head Restraints
  114
- Tilt Steering Wheell
  115
- Outside Rear View Mirrors
  116
  - Folding Rear View Mirrors
    117
  - Power Rear View Mirror Control
    117
- Inside Rear View Mirror
  118
- Seat Belts
  124
  - Fastening Front and Rear Seat Belts
    125
  - Seat Belt Extender
    128
  - Front Seat Belt Pretensioners
    130
- SRS Airbags
  133
- Child Restraint
  145
  - Child Restraint System
    146
  - Types of Child Restraint System
    147
  - Infant Seat Installation
    148
  - Convertible Seat Installation
    152
  - Booster Seat Installation
    157
  - Using a Top Strap
    160
  - Child Restraint System Installation
    163
- Driving Position Memory System
  165
- Setting the Driving Position
  165
- Recalling the Memorized Position
  166
Theft Deterrent
168
- Testing the Theft Deterrent System
  170
- Automatic Air Conditioning Controls
  173
- Air Flow Selection
  175
- Climate Control
  176
- Windshield Defogging and Defrosting
  179
- Air Filter
  180
- Rear Vents
  182
- Side Vents
  182
- Audio System
  185
- Using Your Audio System
  187
- Brightness Buttons
  189
- Tone and Balance
  189
- Your Cassette Player
  190
- Your Radio Antenna
  190
- Radio Operation
  191
- Your Compact Disc Changer
  191
- Presetting a Station
  192
- Selecting a Station
  193
- Cassette Tape Player Operation
  194
- Compact Disc Player Operation
  197
- Playing a Compact Disc
  199
- Selecting a Desired Disc
  199
- Searching for a Desired Disc
  200
- Searching for a Desired Track
  200
- Repeating a Track or a Disc
  201
- Selecting a Desired Track
  201
- Car Audio System Operating Hints
  202
- If the Player Malfunctions
  202
- Random Playing
  202
- Radio Reception
  203
- Starting and Driving
  208
- Three-Way Catalytic Converter
  209
- Engine Exhaust Caution
  210
- Before Starting the Engine
  211
- Ignition Switch with Steering Lock
  212
- Parking Brake
  213
- Before Cranking
  214
- How to Start the Engine
  214
  - Automatic Transmission Operation
    215
  - Overdrive Switch
    216
  - Normal Driving
    217
  - Using Engine Braking
    218
  - Using the “2” and “L” Positions
    219
  - Backing up
    220
  - Parking
    220
  - Driving in Snow Mode
    221
  - Good Driving Practice
    221
  - If You Cannot Shift the Selector Lever out of "P" Position
    221
- Cruise Control
  222
  - Setting Operation
    223
  - Turning on the System
    223
  - Cancelling the Preset Speed
    224
  - Resetting to a Faster Speed
    224
  - Resetting to a Slower Speed
    224
  - Resuming the Preset Speed
    224
  - Cruise Control Failure Warning
    225
- Traction Control System
  225
  - Normal Driving Mode
    226
  - Traction Control off Mode
    226
  - Traction Control System Operation
    228
- Vehicle Skid Control System
  230
- Brake Booster
  231
- Brake System
  231
  - Anti–Lock Brake System
    232
  - Brake Assist System
    234
  - Drum–In–Disc Type Parking Brake System
    234
- Brake Pad Wear Limit Indicators
  235
- Limited-Slip Differentials
  235
- Types of Tires
  236
- Driving Tips
  238
- Off-Road Vehicle Precautions
  239
- Break-In Period
  240
- Operation in Foreign Countries
  240
- Tips for Driving in Various Conditionss
  241
- Off-Road Driving Precautions
  242
- Winter Driving Tips
  244
- Dinghy Towing
  245
- Trailer Towing
  246
  - Hitches
    248
  - Trailer Ball
    248
  - Matching Trailer Ball Height to Trailer Coupler Height
    249
  - Brakes and Safety Chains
    250
  - Tires
    250
  - Break–In Schedule
    251
  - Pre–Towing Safety Check
    251
  - Trailer Lights
    251
  - Trailer Towing Tips
    252
- How to Save Fuel and Make Your Vehicle Last Longer
  254
- In Case of an Emergency
  256
- If Your Engine Stalls While Driving
  257
- If Your Vehicle will Not Start
  257
  - Jump Starting
    258
  - Starting a Flooded Engine
    258
- If Your Vehicle Overheats
  261
- When the Engine Overheats
  261
- If You Have a Flat Tire
  262
  - Access to Spare Tire
    263
  - Changing Procedure
    264
- If Your Vehicle Becomes Stuck
  270
- If Your Vehicle Needs to be Towed
  271
  - Towing with a Wheel Lift Type Truck
    272
  - Using a Flat Bed Truck
    273
  - Towing with a Sling Type Truck
    275
  - Emergency Towing
    276
  - Tips for Towing a Stuck Vehicle
    277
- If You Cannot Shift Automatic Transmission Selector Lever
  278
- If You Lose Your Keys or Lock Yourself out
  279
- Maintenance
  280
- Maintenance Requirements
  281
- General Maintenance
  282
- Does Your Vehicle Need Repairing
  285
- Emissions Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) Programs
  286
  - Service Procedure and Specifications
    288
  - Vehicle Identification
    289
  - Engine Compartment Overview
    291
  - Do-It-Yourself Service Precautions
    292
  - Checking the Engine Coolant Level
    293
  - Checking the Engine Oil Level
    293
  - Parts and Tools
    293
  - Checking Battery Condition
    294
  - Checking Brake Fluid
    294
  - Checking Power Steering Fluid
    294
  - Checking the Cartridge Type Fuses
    294
  - Positioning Jack
    295
  - Engine Servicing
    298
  - Engine Specifications
    299
  - Fuel Type
    302
  - Gasoline Containing Detergent Additives
    302
  - Octane Rating
    302
  - Quality Gasoline
    302
- Facts about Engine Oil Consumption
  304
- Fuel Pump Shut off System
  304
- Importance of Engine Oil Level Check
  305
- Used Engine Oil
  305
- Checking the Engine Oil Level
  306
  - Engine Oil Selection
    307
  - Oil Identification Marks
    308
- Checking the Engine Coolant Level
  309
- Coolant Type Selection
  310
- Checking the Radiator and Condenser
  311
- Spark Plugs
  311
- Chassis Specifications
  313
- Checking Brake Fluid
  316
- Checking Power Steering Fluid
  317
- Checking Tire Pressure
  318
- Rotating Tires
  319
- Checking and Replacing Tires
  320
- Uniform Tire Quality Grading
  321
- Installing Snow Tires and Chains
  322
- Tire Chain Selection
  323
- Replacing Wheels
  324
- Aluminum Wheel Precautions
  325
- Suspension and Chassis
  326
- Electrical Components
  328
- Electrical Parts Specifications
  329
- Fuses
  329
- Checking Battery Exterior
  333
- Battery Recharging Precautions
  335
- Checking and Replacing the Blade Type Fuses
  335
- Adding Washer Fluid
  339
- Checking the Headlight Aim
  340
- Replacing Light Bulbs
  341
- Body Specifications
  345
- Dimensions and Weight
  345
- Protecting Your Vehicle from Corrosion
  346
- Washing and Waxing
  347
- Cleaning the Interior
  349
- Synthetic Leather Areas (Dash)
  350
- Carpets, Windows and Seat Belts
  351
- Gas Station Information
  354

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