height Lexus ES300 1999 Owner's Manuals (in English)

PE004±3
PICTORIAL INDEX
xvii
SEAT AND STEERING WHEEL
Page
1 Tilt steering adjustment lever 118 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2 Driving position memory
switch 188 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3 Seat position, seat
cushion angle and height control switch 112 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4 Seatback angle control
switch 113 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5 Lumbar support control
switch 115 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
For detailed information, refer to the description givenin each section.

BE0018
Seat position
Seat cushionangle
Seat cushion height
Seatback angle
Lumbar support
Head restraint height
Head restraint angle
BASIC OPERATION ± QUICK REFERENCE
2
1. DRIVER'S SEAT 2. STEERING WHEEL

TILT STEERING WHEEL
BE002±1
To tilt the steering wheel up or down to the desired
angle:
1. Pull the lever up while holding the steering wheel.
2. Push or pull the steering wheel to the desired
angle.
3. Release the lever.

COMFORT ADJUSTMENT
11 2

1Seat position control switch, seat cushion
angle and height control switch
2Seatback angle control switch
3Lumbar support control switch
Adjusting seat position
16E154a
Move the control switch in the desired direction.
Releasing the switch will stop the seat in that position.
Do not place anything under the seat. It might interfere
with the seat movement.

COMFORT ADJUSTMENT
11 4
Adjusting seat cushion angle and height
16E156a
Move the control switch in the desired direction.
Releasing the switch will stop the seat cushion in that
position.

STARTING AND DRIVING
255
To allow proper operation of your vehicle's
ventilation system, keep the inlet grilles in front
of the windshield clear of snow, leaves, or other
obstructions.
 If you smell exhaust fumes in the vehicle, drive
with the windows open and the trunk lid closed.
Have the cause immediately located and
corrected.BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE
1. Check the area around the vehicle before entering it.
2. Adjust seat position, seatback angle, head restraint
height and steering wheel angle.
3. Adjust inside and outside rear view mirrors.
4. Lock all doors.
5. Fasten seat belts.
Remember to check that the service reminder indicators
function when turning the key to ºONº, and check the fuel
gauge to see that you have sufficient fuel.

STARTING AND DRIVING
289
The brake pedal pulsation caused by the anti±lock brake
system may indicate hazardous road surface
conditions. Although the anti±lock brake system assists
in providing vehicle control, it is still important to drive
with all due care, because the anti±lock brake system
cannot overcome the laws of physics that act on your
vehicle:

Braking capability is dependent on tire friction with the
road surface. 
Even though the anti±lock brake system is operating,
a driver cannot maintain full control on certain
slippery road surfaces, when cornering at high
speeds, or in violent maneuvers.
 Avoid high speeds on wet roads. The anti±lock brake
system cannot eliminate the risk of hydroplaning and
loss of tire friction.
Always maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front
of you. Compared with vehicles not fitted with an
anti±lock brake system, your vehicle may require a
longer stopping distance in the following cases:
 Driving on rough, gravel or snow±covered roads.
 Driving with tire chains installed.
 Driving on roads where the road surface is pitted or
has other differences in surface height.

CHASSIS
406
REPLACING WHEELS
When to replace your wheels
If you have wheel damage such as bending, cracks
or heavy corrosion, the wheel should be replaced.
If you fail to replace damaged wheels, a tire may slip off
a wheel or they may cause loss of handling control.
Replacement with used wheels is not recommended as
they may have been subjected to rough treatment or
high mileage and could fail without warning. Also, bent
wheels which have been straightened may have hidden
structural damage and therefore should not be used.
Never use an inner tube in a leaking wheel which is
designed for a tubeless tire.
Wheel selection
When replacing wheels, care should be taken to
ensure that they are equivalent to those removed in
load capacity, diameter, rim width, and offset.
Correct replacement wheels are available at your Lexus
dealer.
A wheel of a different size or type may adversely affect
handling, wheel and bearing life, brake cooling,
speedometer/odometer calibration, stopping ability,
headlight aim, bumper height, vehicle ground clearance,
and tire or snow chain clearance to the body and
chassis.
ALUMINUM WHEEL PRECAUTIONS
 After driving your vehicle the first 1600 km (1000
miles), check that the wheel nuts are tight.
 If you have rotated, repaired, or changed your tires,
check that the wheel nuts are still tight after driving
1600 km (1000 miles).
 When using tire chains, be careful not to damage the
aluminum wheels.
 Use only the Lexus wheel nuts and wrench designed
for your aluminum wheels.
 When balancing your wheels, use only Lexus
balance weights or equivalent and a plastic or rubber
hammer.
 As with any wheel, periodically check your aluminum
wheels for damage. If damaged, replace
immediately.

BODY
443
SPECIFICATIONS
± DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHTOverall length
Overall width
Overall height
Wheelbase
Tread ± Front ± Rear
Vehicle capacity weight (occupants + luggage)
4830 mm (190.2 in.)
1790 mm (70.5 in.)
1395 mm (54.9 in.)*
2670 mm (105.1 in.)
1545 mm (60.8 in.)
1520 mm (59.8 in.)
410 kg (900 lb.)
*: Unladen vehicle
± FUEL TANK
Capacity
70 L (18.5 gal., 15.4 lmp.gal.)