1997 Lexus ES300 Basic Operation

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BASIC OPERATION
QUICK REFERENCE
Driver's seat 2
Steering wheel 2
Automatic transmission 3
Headlight and turn signal switch 4
Wiper switch 5

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1. DRIVER'S SEAT2. STEERING WHEEL

TILT STEERING WHEEL
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.

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3. AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Note: When the cruise control is being used, even if you downshift the transmission by turning off the overdrive switch,
engine braking will not be applied because the cruise control is not cancelled. For the operation to decrease the
vehicle speed, see page 142.

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4. HEADLIGHT AND TURN SIGNAL
SWITCH

HEADLIGHT SWITCH (FOR U.S.A.)

HEADLIGHT SWITCH (FOR CANADA)
With the ignition OFF
With the engine started and parking brake
released

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TURN SIGNAL SWITCH
5. WIPER SWITCH

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