Lexus ES300 2003 s (in English) Owner's Guide

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When you push the “UNLOCK” button, the driver’s door
is unlocked. Pushing that button once again within 3
seconds from the first push, all other doors are also
unlocked.*
NOTE:
* The 2step unlocking function can be changed.
Ask your Lexus dealer for details.
At this time, two beeps sound and the turn signal lights flash
twice.* Together with the activation of unlocking, the interior
light comes on for 15 seconds if the interior light switch is in
“DOOR” position.** However, this function does not work
when the ignition key is in the “ACC” or “ON” position. For\
further information, see “Illuminated entry system” on page 66.
You have 30 seconds to open a door after using the wireless
remote unlock feature.*** If a door is not opened by then, all
the doors will be automatically locked again.
Even if the “LOCK” or “UNLOCK” button is kept pressed in, the
locking or unlocking operation is not repeated. Release the
button and then push again. NOTE:
* The turn signal lights can be set not to flash and the beep
volume can be changed.
** The duration of lighting can be changed
*** The time before automatic relocking can be changed.
Ask your Lexus dealer for details.
 1 Off 2Louder
When you push any button on the key, the vehicle sounds one
beep when the doors are locked by remote control, and sounds
two beeps when the doors are unlocked.
You can adjust the beep loudness with the knob under the
instrument panel. Turning the knob clockwise increases the
volume and turning it counterclockwise until it stops turns the
buzzer off.

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Unlocking the trunk lid
When you keep the button pushed for about 1 second, you
can unlock the trunk lid.* One beep sounds.
This function does not work when the ignition key is in the “ON”
position.
NOTE:
* The operation method can be changed.
Ask your Lexus dealer for details.
Sounding an alarm*
When you push the “PANIC” button for about 2 to 3
seconds, an alarm sounds to deter any person trying to
break into or damage your vehicle.
If you want to stop the alarm, push any button.
This function does not work when the ignition key is in the “ON”
position.
NOTE:
* The alarm can be set not to sound.
Ask your Lexus dealer for details.

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Operating the side windows and moon roof
The side windows and moon roof can be opened using a
wireless key from outside the vehicle.*NOTE:
* The windows and moon roof can be deactivated.
Ask your Lexus dealer for details.
Push the “UNLOCK” button until the windows and moon roof
start to move. When you release the button, the windows and
moon roof stop operating. For vehicles sold in U.S.A.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference,
and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
NOTICE:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply
with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed
to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there
is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

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Increase the separation between the equipment and
receiver.
 Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
different from that to which the receiver is connected.
 Consult the dealer or an experienced radio / TV
technician for help.
FCC WARNING:
Changes or modifications not expressly approved
by the party responsible for compliance could void
the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
For vehicles sold in Canada
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this
device must accept any interference, including
interference that may cause undesired operation of the
device.
Replacing the battery
When you replace the battery, prepare a lithium battery
CR1616 or equivalent and a special screwdriver.
CAUTION
Special care should be taken that small children do not
swallow the removed battery or components.
NOTICE
When replacing the battery, be c areful not to lose the
components.
 Replace only with the same or equivalent type
recommended by a Lexus dealer.
 Dispose of used batteries according to the local laws.

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1. Remove the screw, and then the cover while pushing it in the
arrow direction.
2. Remove the module from the key frame.
3. Remove the 2 screws to take out the lid of the module.
4. Take out the discharged battery and put a new battery with
the positive side up.
NOTICE
 Make sure the positive side and negative side of the
battery should be faced correctly.
 Do not replace the battery with wet hands. Water may
cause unexpected rust.
 Do not touch or move any components inside of the
transmitter, or it may interfere with proper operation.
 Be careful not to bend the electrode of the battery
insertion and that dust or oils do not adhere to the
inside of the module.
 Take care not to lose the screws.

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225. Install the lid with the 2 screws.
6. Install the module into the key frame and secure the cover
with the screw.
7. When pushing any button on the wireless key, make sure
the indicator light comes on.
DOORS
Locking with key
 1
Lock 2Unlock
Turn the key towards the front of the vehicle to lock and
towards the back to unlock.
The doors lock and unlock simultaneously with the driver’s
door. Turning the key once will unlock the driver’s door and
twice in succession will unlock all doors simultaneously.* NOTE:
* The 2step unlocking function can be changed.
Ask your Lexus dealer for details.
If a wrong key is used, the key cylinder rotates freely to isolate
inside mechanism. So, door locking is protected from thieves.
The windows and moon roof can be opened from outside the
vehicle using the key. For details, see page 42 and page 91.

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Locking with inside lock button
 1Lock 2Unlock
Push in the lock button to lock and unlock the door.
The front doors can be opened by pulling the inside handles
even if the lock buttons are in the locked position.
CAUTION
Do not pull the inside handle of the front doors while
driving. The doors will open and an accident may occur.
Lexus strongly recommends that all children be placed
in the rear seat of the vehicle.
Closing the door with the lock button pushed in will also lock
the door. Be careful not to lock your keys in the vehicle. Doors
cannot be locked when either front door is open and the key is
in the ignition.
If the vehicle is subjected to a severe frontal, rear or side
impact with the ignition switch turned to the “ON” position, all
doors will unlock automatically after a few seconds.
CAUTION
Before driving, make sure the doors are closed and
locked, especially when small children are in the
vehicle. Along with the proper use of seat belts, locking
the doors helps prevent the driver and passengers from
being thrown out from the vehicle during an accident.
It also helps prevent the doors from being opened
unintentionally.

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Locking with power door lock switch
 1Lock 2Unlock
To lock all the doors simultaneously, push the power door
lock switch down on the front side. Pushing down on the
rear side will unlock them.
The same switch is also located on the front passenger’s side. If you do any of the following, no door can be unlocked with the
power door lock switch.

Lock all the doors with the key or wireless remote control
when all the doors are closed.
 Open the driver’s door or front passenger’s door and move
the inside lock buttons of both front doors to the lock
position, then close the front doors.
The power door lock switch can be reset in the following ways.
 Turn the ignition key to the “ON” position.
 Unlock all the doors with the key or wireless remote control.
 Unlock the driver’s door or front passenger’s door with the
inside lock button, and then unlock all the doors with the
power door lock switch.

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Setting the auto door locking and unlocking
functions
You can set the following auto door locking and unlocking
functions.
(a) Locking linked with the shift position
All the doors are locked automatically when the selector lever
is moved out of the “P” position with the ignition switch in the
“ON” position.*NOTE:
* This function is the default setting for new vehicles.
(b) Unlocking linked with the shift position
All the doors are unlocked automatically when the selector
lever is moved to the “P” position with the ignition switch in the
“ON” position.
(c) Locking linked with the vehicle speed
All the doors are locked automatically when the vehicle speed
reaches 20 km/h (12 mph) or higher. However, if any door is
unlocked during driving, this auto locking function will not
operate until the unlocked door is opened once.
(d) Unlocking linked with opening the driver’s door
All the doors are unlocked automatically when the driver’s door
is opened within 10 seconds after the ignition switch is turned
from “ON” to the “ACC” or “LOCK” position. Setting the functions
1. Close all the doors.
2. Turn the ignition switch to the “ON” position.
3. Within 10 seconds after the ignition switch is turned to the
“ON” position;

To set function (a)
Push and hold the front of the power door lock switch for 5
seconds with the selector lever in the “P” position.
 To set function (b)
Push and hold the rear of the power door lock switch for 5
seconds with the selector lever in the “P” position.
 To set function (c)
Push and hold the front of the power door lock switch for 5
seconds with the selector lever in any position except “P”.
 To set function (d)
Push and hold the rear of the power door lock switch for 5
seconds with the selector lever in any position except “P”.
All the doors are automatically lock and unlock when you
release the power door lock switch. This indicates that the
function is set. If all the doors do not lock and unlock, the time
the switch was held may have been too short or too long.
Perform the procedure over again starting from step 1.
If you want to cancel a function, repeat the procedure. Each
time you perform the procedure, the function is set or
cancelled.

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Locking with rear door childprotector
 1Unlock 2Lock
Whenever small children are in the vehicle, lock the rear
door so that it does not open from the inside. To do this,
move the lever to the lock position as shown on the label
next to the lever.