Format Lexus ES300 1999 s (in English) User Guide

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PICTORIAL INDEX
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EXTERIOR VIEW
Page
1 Rear window defogger 38
2 Trunk lid98
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3 Tire and wheel 397 . . . . . .
4 Windshield wiper and
washer 33, 432 . . . . . . . . . .
5 Hood 96
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6 Moon roof 103
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7 Outside rear view mirror .
11 9
8 Fuel filler door 100 . . . . . .
9 Door 21
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10 Headlights 28, 435 . . . . . . .
For detailed information, refer to the description givenin each section.

KEYS AND DOORS
16This transmitter has 4 functions.
1
Locking the doors
2Unlocking the doors
3Unlocking the trunk lid
4Sounding an alarm
When you operate a button on the transmitter, push it
slowly and surely.
The operational range of the wireless remote control is
approximately 1 meter (3 ft.). The effective range may
vary with different conditions.
If you lose the transmitter, contact your Lexus dealer as
soon as possible to avoid the possibility of theft, or an
accident. You can use up to 4 wireless remote control transmitters
for the same vehicle. Contact your Lexus dealer for
detailed information.
The wireless remote control transmitter is an
electronic component. Observe the following
instructions in order not to cause damage to the
transmitter.

Do not leave the transmitter on places where the
temperature becomes high such as on the
dashboard.
 Do not disassemble it.
 Avoid knocking it hard against other objects or
dropping it.
 Avoid putting it in water.

KEYS AND DOORS
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Locking/Unlocking the doors
When you push the ºLOCKº button on the
transmitter, all the doors can be locked from outside
the vehicle.
At this time, the parking, tail, side marker and license
plate lights flash 1 time sounding 1 beep. However,
when you push the ºLOCKº button with any door not
closed securely, the buzzer sounds for 10 seconds or
until all the doors are closed securely. If the key is in the
ignition switch or any of the doors are open, locking
cannot be done.
Make sure all the doors are locked when you leave the
vehicle.
When you push the ºUNLOCKº button, the driver's
door is unlocked. Pushing that button once again
within 3 seconds from the first push, all other doors
also unlock.
At this time, two beeps sound. Together with the
activation of unlocking, the interior light comes on for 15
seconds if the interior light switch is in ºDOORº position.
However, this function does not work when the ignition
key is in the ºONº position. For further information, see
ºInterior lightsº on page 70.
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.
If the ºLOCKº or ºUNLOCKº switch is kept pressed in, the

SWITCHES
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1Interval adjuster 2Washer on
To turn the wipers on, move the lever down until you
reach the desired speed setting.
The ignition key must be in the ºONº position.
There are 3 settings:
ºINTº position: Intermittent operation
ºLOº position: Low speed operation
ºHIº position: High speed operation
Twist the interval adjuster upward to increase the
wiping time interval between sweeps, and
downward to decrease it.
The wiper lever must be in the ºINTº position.
To make the washer squirt, pull the lever toward you
and release it.
Also, the wipers will automatically operate a couple of
times after the washer squirts even with the lever in the
ºOFFº position.
The low washer fluid warning light in the instrument
cluster comes on when the fluid level in the tank
becomes nearly empty. For information on adding
washer fluid, see ºAdding washer fluidº on page 432.
In cold weather, warm the windshield with the defroster
before using the washer. This will help prevent icing,
which could block your vision.NOTICE
Do not operate the wipers if the windshield is dry.
It may scratch the glass.

GAUGES, METERS AND SERVICE REMINDER INDICATORS
58(n) Low fuel level Fill up tank.
warning light
(o) Key reminder buzzer Remove key.
(a) Brake System Warning Light
This light has the following two functions:
Parking brake reminder
If this light is on, make sure the parking brake is fully
released. The light should go off.
Low brake fluid level warning
If this light comes on and stays on while you are driving,
slow down and pull off the road. Then stop the vehicle
carefully. Remember that stopping distance and pedal
effort may be increased. There may be a problem
somewhere in the brake system. Check the fluid level
of the see±through reservoir.
To make sure the parking brake has not caused the
warning light to come on, check to see that the parking
brake is fully released.
If the brake fluid level is low ...
At a safe place, test your brakes by starting and
stopping.
 If you judge that the brakes still work adequately, drive
cautiously to your nearest dealer or shop for repairs.
 If the brakes are not working, have the vehicle towed
in for repairs. (For towing information, see page 337.)

INTERIOR EQUIPMENT
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GLOVEBOX
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1Unlock 2Open 3Lock
To open the glovebox door, pull the lever. To lock the
glovebox door, insert the master key and turn it
clockwise.
With the tail lights on, the glovebox light will come on
when the glovebox door is open.
The trunk lid opener main switch is installed inside the
glovebox. See page 100 for further information.
For the CD automatic changer, see page 232.
CAUTION
To reduce the chance of injury in case of an accident or
a sudden stop, always keep the glovebox door closed
while driving.

COMFORT ADJUSTMENT
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To release the belt, press the buckle release button
and allow the belt to retract.
If the belt does not retract smoothly, pull it out and check
for kinks or twists. Then make sure it remains untwisted
as it retracts.
Seat belt extender
If your seat belts cannot be fastened securely because
it is not long enough, a personalized seat belt extender
is available from your Lexus dealer free of charge.
Please
contact your local Lexus dealer so that the dealer
can order the proper required length for the extender.
Bring the heaviest coat you expect to wear for proper
measurement and selection of length. Additional
ordering information is available at your Lexus dealer.
CAUTION
When using the seat belt extender, observe the
following. Failure to follow these instructions could
result in less effectiveness of the seat belt restraint
system in case of vehicle accident, increasing the
chance of personal injury.
 Never use the seat belt extender if you can fasten the
seat belt without it.
 Remember that the extender provided for you may
not be safe when used on a different vehicle, or for
another person or at a different seating position than
the one originally intended for.
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THEFT DETERRENT
196
NOTICE
Disconnecting the battery may result in theerasure of information you have set in thecomputer memory. After reconnecting thebattery, check that the memorized data has beenretained. If it has been erased, input it into thecomputer once more.

AIR CONDITIONING AND AUDIO
216CD mode:
Direct access to a desired
program
(See page 239 for details.)
Using your audio system: some basics
This section describes some of the basic features of the
Lexus audio system. Some information may not pertain
to your system.
Your audio system works when the ignition key is in the
ºACCº or ºONº position.
NOTICE
To prevent the battery from being discharged, do not leave the car audio on longer than necessarywhen the engine is not running.
(a) Turning the system on and off
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Push this knob to turn the audio system on and off.
Turn this knob to adjust the volume.
The system turns on in the last mode used.
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STARTING AND DRIVING
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To ensure that the three±way catalytic
converter and the entire emission controlsystem operate properly, your vehicle mustreceive the periodic inspections required bythe Lexus Maintenance Schedule. Forscheduled maintenance information, refer tothe separate ºOwner's Manual Supplement/
Maintenance Scheduleº.ENGINE EXHAUST CAUTION