Lexus ES300 1994 Comfort Adjustment

SECTION 1 – 6
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INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
Comfort adjustment
Front seats48 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Trunk storage extension50 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Headrests52 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tilt steering wheel52 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Outside rear view mirrors53 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Inside rear view mirror
54 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seat belts55 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SRS airbag61 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Child restraint67 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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FRONT SEATS
Seat adjustment precautions
Adjust the driver’s seat so that the foot pedals, steering wheel
and instrument panel controls are within easy reach of the
driver.
CAUTION:

Do not adjust the seat while the vehicle is moving as the
seat may unexpectedly move and cause the driver to
lose control of the vehicle.

Be careful not to hit the seat against a passenger,
luggage or the rear seat.
NOTICE:
Do not operate the control switch in more than one
dimension at a time. It may cause electrical overload.
Adjusting front seats
Seatback angle
control switch
Seat position control switch,
seat cushion angle and height
control switch

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Adjusting seat position
Move the control switch in the desired direction.
Releasing the switch will slop the seat in that position. Do not
place anything under the seat. It might interfere with the seat
movement.
Adjusting seatback angle
Move the control switch in the desired direction.
Releasing the switch will stop the seatback in that position.
CAUTION:
To reduce the risk of sliding under the lap belt during a
collision, avoid reclining the seatback any more than
needed. The seat belts provide maximum protection when
the driver and the passenger are sitting up straight and
well back in the seats. If you are reclined, the lap belt may
slide past your hips and apply restraint forces directly to
the abdomen. Therefore, in the event of a frontal collision,
the risk of personal injury may increase with increasing
recline of the seatback.
Adjusting seat cushion angle and height
Move the control switch in the desired direction.
Releasing the switch will stop the seat cushion in that position.

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Adjusting lumbar support
(driver’s seat only)
Pull the lever forward and release it.
Repeat this until you have comfortable support.
TRUNK STORAGE EXTENSION
Open
Lock
Unlock
Pull down the center armrest in the rear seat. Pull the lever
of the armrest door and open the armrest door.
Access to the trunk can be prevented by locking the armrest
door with the master key.
Bag
Cover
Open the cover and pull out the bag. You can insert long
items into the bag from the trunk compartment to avoid
soiling the interior of your Lexus.
See “Luggage stowage precautions” on page 40 for luggage
loading hints.
NOTICE:
Do not put anything wet in the bag.

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steps.
Fold line
CoverTa b
1. Push in the side of the bag so that the bag folds as shown
in the illustration.
2. Roll up the bag around the end surface.
3. Pack the rolled up bag into its storage case and close the
covers of the storage case.
4. Secure the tabs at the top and bottom of the case.
Sliding the bag case to the right gives you easy access to
the trunk from the rear seat.

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HEADRESTS
Unlock
To raise the headrest, pull it up. To lower it, press the lock
release button and push the headrest down. To move the
headrest forward, pull on the top.
Pulling the top of the headrest forward as far as it can go will
return it to the upright position.
The headrest is most effective when it is close to your head, so
using a cushion on the seatback is not recommended.
CAUTION:

Adjust the top of the headrest so that it is closest to the
top of your ears.

After adjusting the headrest, make sure it is locked in
position.

Do not drive with the headrests removed.
TILT STEERING WHEEL
Lock release lever
Unlock
To change the steering wheel angle, hold the steering
wheel, pull up the lock release lever, tilt the steering wheel
to the desired angle and release the lever.
The steering wheel will spring up to the highest position when
the lock release lever is pulled up.
CAUTION:

This adjustment should not be made while the vehicle
is moving.

After adjusting the steering wheel, try moving it up and
down to make sure it is locked in position.

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OUTSIDE REAR VIEW MIRRORS
Adjust the mirror so you can just see the side of your
vehicle in the mirror.
Be careful when judging the size or distance of any object seen
in the outside rear view mirror on the passenger’s side. It is a
convex mirror with a curved surface. Any object seen in a
convex mirror will look smaller and farther away than if seen in
a normal flat mirror.
Power rear view mirror control
Vehicles sold in U.S.A.
Master switch
Control switch
Vehicles sold in Canada
Master switch
Control switch
To adjust the power rear view mirror, first place the master
switch at “L” (left) or “R” (right), and push the control
switch on the desired side.
If the engine is not running, the ignition key must be in the
“ACC” position for operation of the power rear view mirror.

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NOTICE:
If ice jams the mirror, do not operate the control or
scrape the mirror face. Use a spray de-icer to free the
mirror.
Folding rear view mirrors
To fold the rear view mirror, push backward.
The rear view mirrors can be folded backward for parking in
restricted areas.
INSIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR
Day
Night
When driving at night, pull the lever toward you to reduce
the glare from the headlights of vehicles behind you.
Before adjusting the mirror to the position with most clarity,
push the day-night change lever forward (daylight driving
position).
Remember that by reducing glare you also lose some rear view
clarity.

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SEAT BELTS
Seat belt precautions
Lexus recommends that the driver and passengers in the
vehicle be properly restrained at all times with the seat belts
provided.
Failure to do so could increase the chance of injury and / or the
severity of injury in accidents.
Baby or small child. Use a child restraint system which fits
your vehicle. See “Child restraint” for details.
Child. If a child is too large for a child restraint system, the child
should sit in the rear seat and must be restrained using the
vehicle’s seat belt. According to accident statistics, the child is
safer when properly restrained in the rear seat than in the front
seat. Do not allow the child to stand up or kneel on the seat. If
the shoulder belt falls across the child’s neck or face, move the
child to the center position and use the center lap belt.
Pregnant woman. Lexus recommends the use of a seat belt.
Ask your doctor for specific recommendations. The lap belt
should be worn securely and as low as possible over the hips
and not on the waist.
Injured person. Lexus recommends the use of a seat belt.
Depending on the injury, however, first check with your doctor.CAUTION:
Persons should ride in their seats properly wearing their
seat belts whenever the vehicle is moving. Otherwise,
they are much more likely to suffer serious bodily injury
in the event of sudden braking or a collision.
When using the seat belts, observe the following:

Use the belt for only one person at a time. Do not use
a single belt for two or more people − even children.

Avoid reclining the seatbacks too much. The seat belts
provide maximum protection when the seatbacks are in
the upright position. (See “Adjusting seatback angle”.)

Be careful not to damage the belt webbing or hardware.
Take care that they do not get caught or pinched in the
seat or doors.

Inspect the belt system periodically. Check for cuts,
fraying, and loose parts. Damaged parts should be
replaced. Do not disassemble or modify the system.

Keep the belts clean and dry. If they need cleaning, use
a mild soap solution or lukewarm water. Never use
bleach, dye, or abrasive cleaners − they may severely
weaken the belts.

Replace the belt assembly if it has been used in a
severe impact. The entire assembly should be replaced
even if damage is not obvious.

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Front seat belts
Adjust the seat as needed and sit up straight and well back
in the seat. To fasten your belt, pull it out of the retractor
and insert the tab into the buckle.
You will hear a click when the tab locks into the buckle.
The seat belt length automatically adjusts to your size and the
seat position.
The retractor will lock the belt during a sudden stop or on
impact. It also may lock if you lean foward too quickly. A slow,
easy motion will allow the belt to extend, and you can move
around freely.
When the passenger’s shoulder belt is completely extended
and is then retracted even slightly, the belt is locked in that
position and cannot be extended. This feature is used to hold
the child restraint system securely. (For details, see “Child
restraint” on page 67.) To free the belt again, fully retract the
belt and then pull the belt out once more.If the seat belt cannot be pulled out of the retractor, firmly pull
the belt and release it. You will then be able to smoothly pull the
belt out of the retractor.
CAUTION:
After inserting the tab, make sure the connection is secure
and that the belt is not twisted.
Take up slack
Too high
Keep as low on hip
bone as possible
Adjust the position of the lap and shoulder belts.
Position the lap belt as low as possible on your hips − not on
your waist, then adjust it to a snug fit by pulling the shoulder
portion upward through the latch plate.
CAUTION:

High-positioned lap belts and loose-fitting shoulder
belts both could increase the chance of injury due to
sliding under the lap belt during an accident.

For your safety, do not place the shoulder belt under
your arm.