Lexus ES300 1999 Owner's Manuals (in English)

EXTERIOR EQUIPMENT
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15E006
1. To open the fuel filler door, push the switch.
When refueling, turn off the engine.

EXTERIOR EQUIPMENT
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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.
15E007
2. To remove the fuel tank cap, turn the cap slowly
counterclockwise, then pause slightly before
removing it. The removed cap can be stored on the
back side of the fuel filler door.
It is not unusual to hear a slight swoosh when the cap is
opened. When installing the cap, turn the cap clockwise
until you hear a click.
If the cap is not tightened securely, the malfunction
indicator lamp comes on. Make sure the cap is tightened
securely.
The indicator lamp goes off after driving several times.
If the indicator lamp does not go off, contact your Lexus
dealer as soon as possible.

EXTERIOR EQUIPMENT
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CAUTION
Make sure the cap is tightened securely to prevent
fuel spillage in case of an accident.
 Use only a genuine Lexus fuel tank cap for
replacement. It has a built±in check valve to reduce
fuel tank vacuum.
In case the opener is not actuated
15E008±1
Pull the manual lever in the trunk toward the back.
This is used in case the fuel filler door cannot be opened
due to a discharged battery or other trouble.MOON ROOF

EXTERIOR EQUIPMENT
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15E009a

1Open 2Close
To slide open the moon roof, push the switch on the
ºSLIDE OPENº side briefly. The moon roof will fully
open. To stop partway, push the switch briefly.
The sun shade can be opened or closed manually.
However, if you open the moon roof, the sun shade will
be opened with the moon roof.
To close the moon roof, push the switch on the ºTILT
UPº side.
The moon roof will move while the switch is being
pushed and stop when released. However, as a
precaution, it stops partway before sliding fully closed,
except when already more than half closed. Therefore,
release the switch and then push it again to close it
completely. To slide open the tilted±up moon roof:
Push the switch on the ºSLIDE OPENº side to tilt down
the moon roof. After releasing the switch, push the
switch on the same side again.

EXTERIOR EQUIPMENT
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15E010a

1Lower 2Tilt up
To tilt up the rear end of the moon roof, push the
switch on the ºTILT UPº side or on the opposite side
to lower it.
To operate the moon roof, the ignition key must be in the
ºONº position. However, even if the ignition key is turned
to the ºACCº or ºLOCKº position, the moon roof can be
operated until a front door is opened ( or for about 45
seconds).
To tilt up the slide±opened moon roof:
Push the switch on the ºTILT UPº side to cl ose the moon
roof fully. After releasing the switch, push the switch on
the same side again.
Operating the moon roof from outside
the vehicle
The moon roof can be closed or opened using an ignition
key.
Insert the ignition key into the key hole on the
driver's door.
To close the moon roof: Turn the key in the locking
direction and hold it.
After the door is locked, the moon roof begins to close.
To stop in the middle, return the key.
To open the moon roof: Turn the key in the unlocking
direction and hold it.
After the door is unlocked, the moon roof begins to open.
To stop in the middle, return the key.

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Jam protection function
During closing operation, the moon roof stops and is
open if something gets caught into the roof opening.
If an impact is given to the moon roof, this function may
work without anything caught.
CAUTION
Never try jamming any part of your body to make the
jam protection function work intentionally.
 The jam protection function may not work when
something gets caught just before the moon roof
fully closed.
CAUTION

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To avoid serious personal injury, you must do the
following.
While the vehicle is moving, always keep the head,
hands and other parts of the body of all occupants
away from the roof opening. Otherwise, you could be
seriously injured if the vehicle stops suddenly or if
the vehicle is involved in an accident.
 Always make sure nobody places his/her head,
hands and other parts of the body in the roof opening
before you close the roof. If someone's neck, head or
hands gets caught in the closing roof, it could result
in a serious injury. When anyone closes the roof, first
make sure it is safe to do so.
 Never leave small children alone in the vehicle,
especially with the ignition key still inserted. They
could use the moon roof switches and get trapped in
the roof opening. Unattended children can become
involved in serious accidents.
 Never sit on top of the vehicle around the roof
opening.

SECTION 1 ± 6
108
INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
Comfort adjustment
Front seats108
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Trunk storage extension 11 5
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Head restraints 11 6
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Tilt steering wheell1 18
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Outside rear view mirrors 11 9
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Inside rear view mirror 123
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Seat belts 125
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Supplemental restraint system (SRS) 136
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Child restraint 161
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Driving position memory system 188
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FRONT SEATS
Front seat precautions

COMFORT ADJUSTMENT
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CAUTION
The SRS side airbags are installed in the driver and front
passenger seats. Observe the following precautions.
Do not lean over the front door when the vehicle is in
use. The side airbag inflates with considerable speed
and force; you may be killed or severely injured.
 Do not modify or replace the seats or the surface of
the seats with side airbags. Such changes may
disable the system, or cause the side airbags to
inflate, resulting in death or serious injury. Consult
your Lexus dealer.
 Do not use accessories for the seats which cover the
parts where the side airbags should inflate. Such
accessories may prevent the side airbags from
activating correctly, causing death or serious injury.

COMFORT ADJUSTMENT
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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 electricaloverload.
Adjusting front seats