Lexus ES300 1998 Owner's Manuals (in English)

ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS223
BATTERY RECHARGING PRECAUTIONS
During recharging, the battery is producing hydrogen gas.
Therefore, before recharging:
1. Maintenance type batteries ± Remove the vent plugs.
2. If recharging with the battery installed on the vehicle, be sure to disconnect
the ground cable.
3. Make sure the power switch on the recharger is off when connecting the
charger cables to the battery and when disconnecting them.
CAUTION
Always charge the battery in an unconfined area. Do not
charge the battery in a garage or closed room where there
is not sufficient ventilation.
 Non±maintenance batteries: Only do a slow charge (5 A or
less). Charging at a quicker rate is dangerous. The battery
may explode causing personal injuries.
Maintenance type batteries: Be sure to remove the vent
plugs before recharging.
NOTICE
Never recharge the battery while the engine is running. Also, be sure all
accessories are turned off.

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CHECKING AND REPLACING THEBLADE TYPE FUSES
64E027
64E029±2

Engine compartment 1
Pull±out tool 2Spare fuses
64E013

Driver's side instrument panel
1. Turn the ignition switch off and remove the auxiliary box.
Determine which fuse may be causing the problem. The auxiliary box shows
the name of the circuit for each fuse.

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64L013
2. Make sure the inoperative component is turned off. Pull the suspected
fuse straight out with the pull±out tool and check it. If it has blown, \
push
a new fuse into the clips.
64L014

Good
Blown a. Look carefully at the fuse. If the thin wire is broken, the fuse has blown.\
If you are not sure or if it is too dark to see, try replacing the suspe\
cted fuse
with one of the same value that you know is good.
b. Only
install a fuse with the amperage rating designated on the fuse box lid.
If you do not have a spare fuse, in an emergency you can pull out the ºRAD
NO.1º, ºRAD NO.2º or ºPWR OUTLETº fuse, which may be dispensable
for normal driving, and use it if its amperage rating is the same.
If you cannot use one of the same amperage, use one lower than, but as clo\
se
as possible to, the amperage. If the amperage is lower than that specifie\
d, the
fuse might blow out again but this does not indicate anything wrong. Be\
sure
to get the correct fuse as soon as possible and return the substitute to\
its
original clips.
It is a good idea to purchase a set of spare fuses and keep them in your vehicle
for emergencies.
If the new fuse immediately blows out, there is a problem with the elect\
rical
system. Have your Lexus dealer correct it as soon as possible.
CAUTION
Never use a fuse with a higher amperage rating, or any other
object, in place of a fuse. This may cause extensive damage
and possibly a fire.

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CHECKING THE CARTRIDGE TYPEFUSES
64E011±1
64E015±1

Engine compartment
64E014

Driver's side instrument panel
If the headlights or other electrical components do not work and the blade\
type fu ses are O.K., check the cartridge type fuses. If any of the cartridge
type fuses are blown, they must be replaced.

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64E016

1Type A 2Type B 3Good 4Blown
If there is an overload in the circuits from the battery, the fuses are designed
to blow before the entire wiring harness is damaged.
NOTICE
Before replacing the fuses, have the cause of electrical overload
determined and repaired by your Lexus dealer.
CAUTION
Always use a genuine Lexus fuse or equivalent for
replacement. Never install an ordinary wire ± even for a
temporary fix. This may cause extensive damage and possibly
a fire.
ADDING WASHER FLUID
64E017±1
If the washer tank becomes nearly empty, add washer fluid.
You may use plain water as washer fluid. However, in cold areas where
temperatures range below the freezing point, use washer fluid containing
antifreeze. This product is available at your Lexus dealer and most auto parts
stores. Follow the manufacturer's directions for how much to mix with water.
NOTICE
Do not use engine antifreeze or any other substitute because it may
damage your vehicle's paint.

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CHECKING THE HEADLIGHT AIM
64E018±1

1Beam angle gauge (horizontal movement)
2Beam angle gauge (vertical movement)
Before checking the headlight aim:
1. Be sure that the body around the headlight is not deformed.
2. Park the vehicle on a level spot.
3. The driver gets into the driver's seat and puts the vehicle in a state readying
for a driving (with a full tank).
4. Bounce the vehicle several times.
64E019

1 Bubble 2Acceptable range
Vertical movement gauge: The bubble of the gauge should not deviate from
the center of the gauge by more than two marks to either side of the gauge.\

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64E020±1

1Arrow head 2Acceptable range
Horizontal movement gauge: The arrow head should not deviate by more
than one mark to either side of the gauge.
If the error is over the value specified above, take the vehicle to your\
Lexus
dealer to adjust the headlight aim.
REPLACING LIGHT BULBS
The illustration on the following pages show the locations of light bulbs. \
If
it is necessary to replace a bulb, take your vehicle to your Lexus dealer \
as soon
as possible. Use bulbs with the bulb numbers and wattage ratings given in\
the
table.
CAUTION
Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and require special
handling. They can burst or shatter if scratched or dropped.
Hold a bulb only by its plastic or metal case. Do not touch the
glass part of a bulb with bare hands.
NOTICE
Only use a bulb of the listed type.

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LIGHT LOCATION
64E021
Light Bulbs
Bulb No. W Type
1 Headlights (high beam) 9005 65 A
2 Headlights H7 55 B
(low and high beam)
3 Front turn signal and 1157NA 27/8 D
parking lights
4 Fog lights H3 55 C
64E022±3
Light BulbsBulb No. W Type
5 High mounted stoplight ±±± 21 E
6 Rear side marker lights W5W 5 E
7 Tail and stop lights ±±± 21/5 E
8 Tail lights W5W 5 E
9 License plate lights W5W 5 E
10 Back±up lights ±±± 21 E
11 Rear turn signal lights ±±± 21 E

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64E023±2
Light BulbsBulb No. W Type
12 Personal light ±±± 10 D
13 Vanity lights±±± 1.5 F
14 Interior light±±± 8 F
15 Door courtesy light ±±± 3.8 E
16 Glovebox light±±± 1.2 E
64E024±4
Light BulbsBulb No. W Type
17 Trunk light 194 2.8 F
A: HB3 halogen bulbs
B: H7 halogen bulbs
C: H3 halogen bulbs
D: Single end bulbs
E: Wedge base bulbs
F: Double end bulbs

SECTION 6 ± 5
232
SERVICE PROCEDURES AND SPECIFICATIONS
Body
Specifications233
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Protecting your vehicle from corrosion 234
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Washing and waxing 235
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Cleaning the interior 237
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