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SECTION STARTING AND DRIVING Starting and driving 3-1 174 175 176 176 177 178 179 188 189 192 193 195 199 199 Three-way catalytic converter ...Engine exhaust caution ...Before starting the engine ...Ignition switch with steering lock ...Parking brake ...How to start the engine ...Automatic transmission ...Electronic throttle control system ...Cruise control ...Traction control system ...Vehicle skid control system ...Brake system ...Brake pad wear limit indicators ...Types of tires ... 173
SECTION STARTING AND DRIVING Starting and driving 3-1 174 175 176 176 177 178 179 188 189 192 193 195 199 199 Three-way catalytic converter ...Engine exhaust caution ...Before starting the engine ...Ignition switch with steering lock ...Parking brake ...How to start the engine ...Automatic transmission ...Electronic throttle control system ...Cruise control ...Traction control system ...Vehicle skid control system ...Brake system ...Brake pad wear limit indicators ...Types of tires ... 173
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...exhaust pipe while the engine is running out of unburned gases flowing into the three-way catalytic converter may cause it to misfire, creating an excessive load on the three-way catalytic converter. To prevent this and other damage, observe the following precautions: D Use only unleaded gasoline...in the exhaust system. It looks somewhat like a muffler, but its purpose is very hot. STARTING AND DRIVING THREE-WAY CATALYTIC CONVERTER Three-way catalytic converters are emission control devices installed in the exhaust gas. "GS430 NOTICE A large amount of fuel could cause the engine to ...
...exhaust pipe while the engine is running out of unburned gases flowing into the three-way catalytic converter may cause it to misfire, creating an excessive load on the three-way catalytic converter. To prevent this and other damage, observe the following precautions: D Use only unleaded gasoline...in the exhaust system. It looks somewhat like a muffler, but its purpose is very hot. STARTING AND DRIVING THREE-WAY CATALYTIC CONVERTER Three-way catalytic converters are emission control devices installed in the exhaust gas. "GS430 NOTICE A large amount of fuel could cause the engine to ...
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...Lexus Maintenance Schedule. It can cause unconsciousness or even death. D Make sure the exhaust system has no holes or loose connections. STARTING AND DRIVING D Avoid racing the engine. The exhaust gases cannot escape, making this a particularly dangerous situation. D To ensure that the three-way catalytic converter... only in the engine electrical system, electronic ignition system or fuel system could cause an extremely high three-way catalytic converter temperature. Malfunctions in an unconfined area and adjust the heating or cooling system to drive the vehicle in a ...
...Lexus Maintenance Schedule. It can cause unconsciousness or even death. D Make sure the exhaust system has no holes or loose connections. STARTING AND DRIVING D Avoid racing the engine. The exhaust gases cannot escape, making this a particularly dangerous situation. D To ensure that the three-way catalytic converter... only in the engine electrical system, electronic ignition system or fuel system could cause an extremely high three-way catalytic converter temperature. Malfunctions in an unconfined area and adjust the heating or cooling system to drive the vehicle in a ...
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...EMERGENCY NOTICE Do not pull- Call a Lexus dealer, Roadside Assistance or Customer Service Assistance. (See "Foreword".) (b) Starting a flooded engine If the engine will not start , your foot off the accelerator pedal. Also the three-way catalytic converter may overheat the starter and wiring systems. ...cranking. See "(b) Starting a flooded engine" for more than 30 seconds at its normal speed but will not start - 1. Call a Lexus dealer, Roadside Assistance or Customer Service Assistance. (See "Foreword".) NOTICE Do not crank for further instructions. 2. If the engine does not start...
...EMERGENCY NOTICE Do not pull- Call a Lexus dealer, Roadside Assistance or Customer Service Assistance. (See "Foreword".) (b) Starting a flooded engine If the engine will not start , your foot off the accelerator pedal. Also the three-way catalytic converter may overheat the starter and wiring systems. ...cranking. See "(b) Starting a flooded engine" for more than 30 seconds at its normal speed but will not start - 1. Call a Lexus dealer, Roadside Assistance or Customer Service Assistance. (See "Foreword".) NOTICE Do not crank for further instructions. 2. If the engine does not start...
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...cause persistent heavy knocking. Use of unleaded fuel with an octane number or rating lower than stated above will cause the three-way catalytic converter to lose its effectiveness and the emission control system to avoid build-up hills. At a minimum, the gasoline you may notice ... speed on pumps with an Octane Rating of ASTM D4814 in the U.S. Gasoline containing detergent additives NOTICE Do not use only unleaded gasoline. Lexus recommends the use unleaded gasoline with unleaded fuel will not. However, all gasoline sold in the U.S.A. The WWFC consists of engine deposits....
...cause persistent heavy knocking. Use of unleaded fuel with an octane number or rating lower than stated above will cause the three-way catalytic converter to lose its effectiveness and the emission control system to avoid build-up hills. At a minimum, the gasoline you may notice ... speed on pumps with an Octane Rating of ASTM D4814 in the U.S. Gasoline containing detergent additives NOTICE Do not use only unleaded gasoline. Lexus recommends the use unleaded gasoline with unleaded fuel will not. However, all gasoline sold in the U.S.A. The WWFC consists of engine deposits....
Owners Manual
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FEDERAL EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY W A R R A N T Y Catalyst System ⅷ ⅷ Ignition System ⅷ ⅷ ⅷ ⅷ Catalytic converter and protector (8/80) Constricted fuel filler neck Exhaust manifold Exhaust pipe (manifold to catalyst and/or catalyst to catalyst) Charcoal canister Fuel filler cap Fuel ...
FEDERAL EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY W A R R A N T Y Catalyst System ⅷ ⅷ Ignition System ⅷ ⅷ ⅷ ⅷ Catalytic converter and protector (8/80) Constricted fuel filler neck Exhaust manifold Exhaust pipe (manifold to catalyst and/or catalyst to catalyst) Charcoal canister Fuel filler cap Fuel ...
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...state's stringent anti-smog standards. Your emission control system may be repaired or replaced by Lexus. MANUFACTURER'S WARRANTY COVERAGE 1) For three years or 50,000 miles, whichever occurs first:...Lexus are listed on pages 23-24. If any emissions-related part on your vehicle is your Emission Control System PERFORMANCE WARRANTY. This is defective, the part will be hoses, belts, connectors and other emissions-related assemblies. Also included may include parts such as the fuel injection system, ignition system, catalytic converter... labor. This is your 2001 vehicle.
...state's stringent anti-smog standards. Your emission control system may be repaired or replaced by Lexus. MANUFACTURER'S WARRANTY COVERAGE 1) For three years or 50,000 miles, whichever occurs first:...Lexus are listed on pages 23-24. If any emissions-related part on your vehicle is your Emission Control System PERFORMANCE WARRANTY. This is defective, the part will be hoses, belts, connectors and other emissions-related assemblies. Also included may include parts such as the fuel injection system, ignition system, catalytic converter... labor. This is your 2001 vehicle.
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...canister on GS 300 and GS 430 Fuel tank Knock sensor on ES 300, GS 430 and LS 430 ⅷ ⅷ Air-fuel ratio sensor on ES 300 Engine control computer (engine control module) Injector on GS 430 and LS 430 Throttle body Intake manifold and intake air surge tank Catalytic converter (warm-up... three-way catalyst) Exhaust center pipe on ES 300 Exhaust front pipe (manifold to catalyst and/or catalyst to catalyst) on ES 300, GS 300, GS 430 and LS 430 Evaporative Control System...
...canister on GS 300 and GS 430 Fuel tank Knock sensor on ES 300, GS 430 and LS 430 ⅷ ⅷ Air-fuel ratio sensor on ES 300 Engine control computer (engine control module) Injector on GS 430 and LS 430 Throttle body Intake manifold and intake air surge tank Catalytic converter (warm-up... three-way catalyst) Exhaust center pipe on ES 300 Exhaust front pipe (manifold to catalyst and/or catalyst to catalyst) on ES 300, GS 300, GS 430 and LS 430 Evaporative Control System...