Lexus ES300 1999 Owner's Manuals (in English)

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20E038±2
ºRPTº button: Use it for automatic repeat of the track
you are currently listening to.
Push the button while the track is playing. When the
track is finished, the player will automatically go back to
the beginning of the track and play the track again. To
cancel it, push the button once again.
ºRANDº button: Use it for automatic track selection
and play by the system.
When the button is pushed, the system selects a track
in the discs which are set and plays it. To cancel it, push
the button once again.
When a track is skipped or the system is inoperative,
push the button to reset.(h) If the player malfunctions
If ºWAITº appears on the display, audio signals of the
disc
cannot be read or the system has trouble. Push the
ºCDº button once again.
If the player does not operate, check that the disc
surface is not soiled or damaged. If the disc is O.K., the
following cause is possible.
 The temperature of the player's internal mechanism
is raised because of high external temperature.
Remove the magazine from the player to cool it.
If the player still does not operate, take it to your Lexus
dealer.

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Car audio system operating hints
NOTICE
To ensure the correct audio system operation:
Be careful not to spill beverages over the audiosystem.
Do not put anything other than a cassette tapeor CD magazine into the cassette tape slot or
CD changer.
The use of cellular phone inside or near thevehicle may cause a noise from the speakers of
the audio system which you are listening to. However, this does not indicate a malfunction.
Radio reception
Usually, the problem with radio reception does not mean
there is a problem with your radio ± it is just the normal
result of conditions outside the vehicle.
For example, nearby buildings and terrain can interfere
with FM reception. Power lines or telephone wires can
interfere with AM signals. And of course, radio signals
have a limited range, and the farther you are from a
station, the weaker its signal will be. In addition,
reception conditions change constantly as your vehicle
moves.
Here are some common reception problems that
probably do not indicate a problem with your radio:
FM
Fading and drifting stations ± Generally, the effective
range of FM is about 40 km (25 miles). Once outside this
range, you may notice fading and drifting, which
increase with the distance from the radio transmitter.
They are often accompanied by distortion.
Multi±path ± FM signals are reflective, making it
possible for two signals to reach your antenna at the
same time. If this happens, the signals will cancel each
other out, causing a momentary flutter or loss of
reception.
Static and fluttering ± These occur when signals are
blocked by buildings, trees, or other large objects.
Increasing the bass level may reduce static and

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fluttering.
Station swapping ± If the FM signal you are listening to
is interrupted or weakened, and there is another strong
station nearby on the FM band, your radio may tune in
the second station until the original signal can be picked
up again.
AM
Fading ± AM broadcasts are reflected by the upper
atmosphere ± especially at night. These reflected
signals can interfere with those received directly from
the radio station, causing the radio station to sound
alternately strong and weak.
Station interference ± When a reflected signal and a
signal received directly from a radio station are very
nearly the same frequency, they can interfere with each
other, making it difficult to hear the broadcast.
Static ± AM is easily affected by external sources of
electrical noise, such as high tension power lines,
lightening, or electrical motors. This results in static.
Caring for your cassette player and tapes
For high performance from your cassette player and
tapes:
Clean the tape head and other parts regularly.
 A dirty tape head or tape path can decrease sound
quality and tangle your cassette tapes. The easiest
way to clean them is by using a cleaning tape. (A wet
type is recommended.)

AIR CONDITIONING AND AUDIO
244Use high±quality cassettes:

Low±quality cassette tapes can cause many
problems, including poor sound, inconsistent playing
speed, and constant auto±reversing. They can also
get stuck or tangled in the cassette player.
 Do not use a cassette if it has been damaged or
tangled or if its label is peeling off.
 Do not leave a cassette in the player if you are not
listening to it, especially if it is hot outside.
 Store cassettes in their cases and out of direct
sunlight.
 Avoid using cassettes with a total playing time longer
than 100 minutes (50 minutes per side). The tape
used in these cassette is thin and could get stuck or
tangled in the cassette player. Caring for your compact disc player and discs
20L037

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Use only compact discs labeled as shown. The
player is intended for use with 12 cm (4.7 in.) discs
only.
 Extremely high temperature can keep your compact
disc player from working. On hot days, use air
conditioning to cool the vehicle interior before you
listen to a disc.
 Bumpy roads or other vibrations may make your
compact disc player skip.
 If moisture gets into your compact disc player, you
may not hear any sound even though your compact
disc player appears to be working. Remove the
magazine from the player and wait until it dries.
20E081
Your automatic changer cannot play special shaped
compact discs as shown. Do not use them as the
changer could be damaged.

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20L038

Correct
Wrong
Handle compact discs carefully, especially when you
set them into the magazine. Hold them on the edge
and do not bend them. Avoid getting fingerprints on
them, particularly on the shiny side.
 Dirt, scrapes, warping, pin holes, or other disc
damage could cause the player to skip or to repeat a
section of a track. (To see a pin hole, hold the disc up
to the light.)

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20L039
To clean a compact disc: Wipe it with a soft, lint±free
cloth that has been dampened with water. Wipe in a
straight line from the center to the edge of the disc (not
in a circle). Do not use a conventional record cleaner or
anti±static device.

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20L040
A new disc may have rough edges on its inner and
outer perimeter. Remove the rough edges by
pressing the side of a ball±point pen or pencil
against the inner and outer edges of the disc as
shown.
If you continue to play a disc with rough edges, flakes will
fall on to the signal side of the disc and cause sound
skipping or other problems.
CAUTION
Compact disc players use invisible laser beams which
could cause hazardous radiation exposure if directed
outside the unit. Be sure to operate the player correctly
as instructed.

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Side vents
20E009
The side vents may be opened or closed as shown.

SECTION 3 ± 1
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STARTING AND DRIVING
Starting and driving
Three±way catalytic converter250
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Engine exhaust caution 253
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Before starting the engine 255
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Ignition switch with steering lock 256
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Parking brake 259
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How to start the engine 260
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Automatic transmission 261
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Cruise control 274
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Electronic modulated suspension 278
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Traction control system 278
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Vehicle skid control system 282
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Brake system 286
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Brake pad wear limit indicators 292
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Types of tires 292
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