Headlights

[Alan Spitz]

Hi guys,

I have a 2003 ES-300.

When I leave the headlights on (and remove the key) and open the trunk
the headlights stay on till I close the trunk.

I would rather that they go off when I remove the key even when the
trunk is open.

Short of turning the lights off manualy is there any way to accomplish this?

Thanks.

[Anonymous]

My wife's LS430 will cut the lights immediately when I press
the lock button on the fob, twice. (maybe once, I can't recall).

Although it seems kinda' silly to lock the car while rousting
around in the truck, you might try that.

Post by Alan Spitz
Hi guys,
I have a 2003 ES-300.
When I leave the headlights on (and remove the key) and open the trunk the
headlights stay on till I close the trunk.
I would rather that they go off when I remove the key even when the trunk
is open.
Short of turning the lights off manualy is there any way to accomplish this?
Thanks.
--
Alan Spitz

[Alan Spitz]

Post by Anonymous
My wife's LS430 will cut the lights immediately when I press
the lock button on the fob, twice. (maybe once, I can't recall).
Although it seems kinda' silly to lock the car while rousting
around in the truck, you might try that.

I tried that this morning after food shopping. While pressing the lock
button on the fob twice usually turns off the lights, this time it did
not.

So, I still have a problem where I would like to have the lights go out
when the trunk is open.

[greg]

Post by Anonymous
My wife's LS430 will cut the lights immediately when I press
the lock button on the fob, twice. (maybe once, I can't recall).
Although it seems kinda' silly to lock the car while rousting
around in the truck, you might try that.

I tried that this morning after food shopping.  While pressing the lock
button on the fob twice usually turns off the lights, this time it did
not.
So, I still have a problem where I would like to have the lights go out
when the trunk is open.
--
Alan Spitz

Make sure your headlight switch is in "auto" to turn off the lights
immediately with two presses of the lock button on the key fob. Also,
check the headlight operation section of your owner's manual. The
lights should stay on for 30 seconds AFTER YOU OPEN YOUR DOOR (it has
nothing to do with closing the trunk). If there is an asterisk which
says words to the effect, "this setting can be changed - see your
Lexus dealer", you can ask them to change it so the lights go off
immediately after you open your door.

[Anonymous]

Post by Anonymous
My wife's LS430 will cut the lights immediately when I press
the lock button on the fob, twice. (maybe once, I can't recall).
Although it seems kinda' silly to lock the car while rousting
around in the truck, you might try that.

I tried that this morning after food shopping. While pressing the lock
button on the fob twice usually turns off the lights, this time it did
not.
So, I still have a problem where I would like to have the lights go out
when the trunk is open.
--
Alan Spitz

Make sure your headlight switch is in "auto" to turn off the lights
immediately with two presses of the lock button on the key fob. Also,
check the headlight operation section of your owner's manual. The
lights should stay on for 30 seconds AFTER YOU OPEN YOUR DOOR (it has
nothing to do with closing the trunk). If there is an asterisk which
says words to the effect, "this setting can be changed - see your
Lexus dealer", you can ask them to change it so the lights go off
immediately after you open your door.




I will say, at least on our 430, you're correct the lights will
remain on for some # of seconds(presumably 30) after
exiting the vehicle.

UNLESS.... You leave a door ajar. Then apparently, the
lights will remain on indefinitely. I don't know if this ajar
condition applies to the trunk.

It seems like every time something unexpected happens with
this car, I'm digging through a ~500 page owner's manual. <g>