Lexus ES300 1998 s (in English) Workshop Manual

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OVERHEAD CONSOLE BOX
Garage door opener box
The box is designed to store a garage door opener transmitter.
14E041
1. Open the cover of the overhead console box.
2. Remove the Velcro loop.
3. Remove the paper strip covering the adhesive on back side of loop.
4. Adhere loop to back side of the transmitter near center.
14E042
Please note if transmitter has wire clip for sun visor, this clip must be removed
prior to adhesion of Velcro.
14E043
5. Place the transmitter, with Velcro loop facing inside of the box, into
overhead console box. Make sure the transmitter button is located above
button pins.
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6. Remove spacers from the cover. Place largest spacer on the pin that would
be below the transmitter button when the cover is closed. Close the cover\
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14E035
When the garage door opener is properly installed, you can operate the
transmitter by pushing the center panel of the cover.
14E045
If the center panel does not contact with your garage door opener transmit\
ter;
1. Check to see if spacer is on correct pin.
2. Attach another spacer to the top of original spacer. Check operation. If
required, continue to add spacers until contact is achieved.
If the transmitter is clattering during driving, fill in a piece of felt or pad to
prevent the transmitter from clattering.
CAUTION
To reduce the chance of injury in case of an accident or a
sudden stop, always keep the garage door opener box
closed while driving.
 Keep the remained spacers away from children.

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The cover of the overhead console box and auxiliary holder (stored in the
glovebox) are interchangeable.
14E037


Removing the cover
Fully open the cover. Pinch each hinge and pull it out of its pivot one by one
as shown above.
Do not remove the cover forcibly.
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Installing the auxiliary holder
Align the hinges to the pivots, and press each hinge with a thumb until you
hear a click.
Make sure the holder opens and closes smoothly.

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Auxiliary holder
14E030
To use the auxiliary holder, open it as shown above.
CAUTION
To reduce the chance of injury in case of an accident or a
sudden stop, always keep the auxiliary holder closed while
driving.
NOTICE
In hot weather, inside of the vehicle becomes very hot. Do not leave
anything flammable or deformable such as a lighter, the glasses, etc.
inside.
AUXILIARY BOX
14E028±1
To use the box, pull on the handle.
CAUTION
To reduce the chance of injury in case of an accident or a
sudden stop, always keep the auxiliary box closed while
driving.

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FLOOR MAT
14E013±1
Use a floor mat of the correct size.
If the floor mat has a hole, then it is designed for use with a locking cl\
ip. Fix
the floor mat and locking clip into the hole in the floor carpet.
14E014±1
CAUTION
Make sure the floor mat is properly placed on the floor carpet.
If the floor mat slips and interferes with the movement of the
pedals during driving, it may cause an accident.

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LUGGAGE STOWAGE PRECAUTIONS
When stowing luggage or cargo in the vehicle, observe the following:
Put luggage or cargo in the trunk when at all possible. Be sure all items are
secured in place.
 Be careful to keep the vehicle level. Placing the weight as far forward\
as
possible helps maintain vehicle balance.
 For better fuel economy, do not carry unnecessary weight.
CAUTION
Do not place anything on the filler panel behind the rear
seatback. Such items may be thrown about and possibly
injure people in the vehicle during sudden braking or an
accident.
 Do not drive with objects left on top of the instrument
panel. They may interfere with the driver's field of view.
Or they may move during sharp vehicle acceleration or
turning, and impair the driver's control of the vehicle. In
an accident they may injure the vehicle occupants.
NOTICE
Do not load the vehicle beyond the vehicle capacity weight specified on
the tire pressure label.

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INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
Exterior equipment
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Trunk lid 51
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Fuel tank cap 52
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Moon roof 54
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HOOD
15E001±2
To open the hood, pull the hood lock release lever under the instrument
panel. The hood will spring up slightly.
15E002±3
Insert your fingers under the hood, push up the auxiliary catch lever and
lift the hood.Before closing the hood, check to see that you have not forgotten any tools,
rags, etc. Then lower the hood and make sure it locks.
CAUTION
Before driving, be sure that the hood is securely locked.
Otherwise,
the hood may open unexpectedly while driving and
an accident may occur.

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TRUNK LID
15E015
To unlock the trunk lid, insert the master key and turn it clockwise.
To close the trunk lid, lower it and press down on it. After closing the \
trunk
lid, try pulling it up to make sure it is securely closed.
The trunk lid can be unlocked using the wireless remote control transmit\
ter.
For details, see page 12.
CAUTION
Keep the trunk lid closed while driving. This not only keeps
the luggage from being thrown out, but also prevents exhaust
gases from entering the vehicle.
Trunk lid opener
15E004
To open the trunk lid while sitting in the driver's seat, push the switch with
the main switch on.

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15E005±2

1Main switch 2Operative 3Inoperative
If you do not want to activate the trunk lid opener system, turn off the\
main switch in the glovebox. To turn it on, push in the main switch.
To protect things put in the trunk, when you have your vehicle parked, tur\
n off
the trunk lid opener system and lock the glovebox.
FUEL TANK CAP
15E006
1. To open the fuel filler door, push the switch.
When refueling, turn off the engine.
CAUTION
 Do not smoke, cause sparks or allow open flames when
refuelling. The fumes are flammable.
 When opening the cap, do not remove the cap quickly. In
hot weather, fuel under pressure could cause injury by
spraying out of the filler neck if the cap is suddenly
removed.