Lexus ES300 1999 Owner's Manuals (in English)

COMFORT ADJUSTMENT
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Conditions for memorized position activation

Ignition key ºONº and selector lever in ºPº position
All parts of the memorized positions can be activated.
However, if the brake pedal is being depressed, the
seat position will not change.
 Key not in ignition switch and within 30 seconds of
opening driver's door.
The memorized position can be activated.
If any driving position memory switch is pushed while
one of the memorized driving position profiles is being
activated, the operation will stop.
To activate the system, push the desired button (º1º or
º2º) again.
The driving position memory control system cannot be
operated while the vehicle is moving.
If the vehicle's battery is disconnected, the computer's
memory will be erased and the memorized positions will
have to be set again.

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CAUTION
Do not start the vehicle while the adjustments are
being made.
 Take care not to select the wrong button, or the seat
could strike the rear passenger or hit your body
against the steering wheel. If this happens, you can
stop the movement by pressing another driving
position memory switch, or depressing the brake
pedal.

SECTION 1 ± 7
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INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
Theft deterrent
Theft deterrent system194
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Theft prevention labels 197
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THEFT DETERRENT
194
THEFT DETERRENT SYSTEM
To deter theft of the vehicle, this system is designed
to give an alarm if any of the doors, trunk or hood is
forcibly unlocked or the battery terminal is
disconnected and then reconnected while the
vehicle is locked.
The alarm blows the horn intermittently and flashes the
headlights, tail lights and other exterior lights.
17E001±1
Setting the system
1. Turn the ignition key to the ºLOCKº position and
remove it.
The indicator light flashes by means of the engine
immobiliser system.
2. Close and lock all the doors, trunk and hood
using an ignition key or wireless remote control.

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If you lock them with wireless remote control, the turn
signals flash once.
The flashing indicator light will change to stay on when
all the doors, trunk and hood are closed and locked.
3. After 30 seconds, the indicator starts flashing
and the system is set.
Cancelling the system
When
you unlock any door or trunk using an ignition
key or wireless remote control, the system is
cancelled.
If you unlock any door or trunk with wireless remote
control, the turn signals flash twice.
Activating the system
The alarm sounds for 60 seconds if any of the following
are operated:

Unlocking any door or trunk without using an ignition
key or wireless remote control.

Opening the hood forcibly.

Reconnecting the battery.
If any door is unlocked and the ignition key is not in the
ignition switch during the alarm sounding, its door is
automatically locked. To stop the alarm: Use either of the following methods.


Unlock the door or trunk using an ignition key or
wireless remote control.

Turn the ignition switch on.
Testing the system
1. Open all the windows.
2. Set the system as described above.
The front doors should be locked with the ignition key or
wireless remote control. Be sure to wait until the
indicator light starts flashing.
3. Unlock one of the doors from the inside.
The system should activate the alarm.
4. Unlock any of the doors with a key or the wireless
remote control to cancel the system.
5. Repeat this operation for the other doors and
hood.
When testing the hood, also check that the system is
activated when the battery terminal is disconnected and
then reconnected.
If the system does not work properly, have it checked by
your Lexus dealer.

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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.

THEFT DETERRENT
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THEFT PREVENTION LABELS(U.S.A.ONLY)
17E002

THEFT DETERRENT
198Your new vehicle carries theft prevention labels
which are approximately 56 mm (2.20 in.) by 16 mm
(0.63 in.).
The purpose of these labels is to reduce the incidence
of vehicle thefts by facilitating the tracing and recovery
of parts from stolen vehicles. The label is designed so
that
once it is applied to a surface, any attempt to remove
it will result in destroying the integrity of the label.
Transferring t hese labels intact from one part to another
will be impossible.
NOTICE
You should not attempt to remove the theft prevention labels as it may violate certain state or
federal laws.

SECTION 2
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AIR CONDITIONING AND AUDIOAutomatic air conditioning controls
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AIR CONDITIONING AND AUDIO
200
AUTOMATIC AIR CONDITIONING CONTROLS
20E001±3

The automatic air conditioning automatically
maintains the set temperature.
This air conditioning features automatic fan speed
and air flow control which automatically selects the
most suitable fan speed and air flow to control the
temperature. The ignition key must be in the ºONº
position.NOTICE
To prevent the battery from being discharged, do not leave the air conditioning on longer thannecessary when the engine is not running.