1997 Lexus ES300 Instruments And Controls: Switches

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Operating the driver's switch
To lower the window, push the switch halfway down.
Pull it up to raise the window. The window glass moves
as long as the switch is operated.
To fully lower the driver's window automatically, push
the switch fully down.
In automatic operation, the window will fully open even if you
leg go of the switch. To stop the window partway, lightly pull
the switch up and then release it.
Operating the passenger's switches
To lower the window, push the switch down. Pull it up
to raise the window. The window moves as long as the
switch is operated.
Operating the window lock switch
Indicator light
With the window lock switch pressed in, only the
driver 's window can be raised or lowered.
The indicator lights on the switch tell you which of the
switches can be operated.

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CAUTION!
To avoid serious personal injury, you must do the
following.
Always make sure the head, hands and other
parts of the body of all occupants are kept
completely inside the vehicle before you close the
power windows. If someone's ncek, head or
hands gets caught in a closing window, it could
result in a serious injury. When anyone closes the
power windows, be sure that they operate the
windows safely.
When small children are in the vehicle, never let
them use the power window switches without
supervision. Use the window lock switch to
prevent them from making unexpected use of the
switches.
Never leave small children alone in the vehicle,
especially with the ignition key still inserted. They
could use the power window switches and get
trapped in a window. Unattended children can
become involved in serious accidents.
EMERGENCY FLASHER SWITCH
To turn on the emergency flashers, push the switch.
All the turn signal lights will flash. The emergency flashers
will work with the engine running or off and with or without the
ignition key.
Turn on the emergency flashers to warn other drivers if you
must stop your vehicle where it might be a traffic hazard.
Always pull your vehicle as far off the road as possible.
The turn signal light switch will not work when the emergency
flashers are in operation.
NOTICE
To prevent the battery from being discharged, do
not leave the switch on longer than necessary when
the engine is not running.

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SEAT HEATER SWITCHES

For driver's seatFor front passenger's seat
To turn on the seat heater, push the switch.
The ignition key must be in the ªONº position.
CAUTION!
Occupants must use caution when operating the
seat heater because it may make them feel too hot
or cause burns at low temperatures (erythema,
varicella). Use extra caution for:
Baby, small child, elderly person, sick person or
handicapped person
Persons who have delicate skin
Persons who are exhausted
Persons who have taken alcohol or drugs which
induce sleep (sleeping drug, cold remedy, etc.)
To prevent the seat overheating, do not use the seat
heater with a blanket, cushion, or other insulating
objects which cover the seat.
NOTICE
Do not put unevenly weighted objects on the seat
and do not stick sharp objects (needles, nails,
etc.) into the seat.
When cleaning the seats, do not use organic
substances (paint thinner, benzine, alcohol,
gasoline, etc.). They may damage the heater and
seat surface.
To prevent the battery from being discharging,
turn the switches on when the engine is running.

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