1998 Lexus ES300 wheel

7.
PE004±3
PICTORIAL INDEX7
SEAT AND STEERING WHEEL
Page
1 Tilt steering adjustment
lever 62
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2 Driving position memory
switch 95
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3 Seat position, seat cushion
angle and height control
switch 58
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4 Seatback angle control switch 59 . . . . . . . .
5 Lumbar support control switch 60 . . . . . . .
For detailed information, refer to the description given in each
section.

8.
PE005±3
PICTORIAL INDEX
8
EXTERIOR VIEW
Page
1 Rear window defogger 22
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2 Trunk lid 51
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3 Tire and wheel 207
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4 Windshield wiper and
washer 20, 227
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5 Hood 50
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6 Moon roof 54
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7 Outside rear view mirror 62
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8 Fuel filler door
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9 Door 13
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10 Headlights 17, 229
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For detailed information, refer to the description given in each
section.

BASIC OPERATION
1
QUICK REFERENCE
Driver's seat2
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Steering wheel 2
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Automatic transmission 3
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Headlight and turn signal switch 4
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Wiper switch 5
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BE0018
Seat positionSeat cushion angle
Seat cushion height
Seatback agnle
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.

GAUGES, METERS AND SERVICE REMINDER INDICATORS
34
When the ºABSº warning light is on (and the brake system warning light is
off), the brake system operates conventionally but anti±lock brake system i\
s
not assisting brake performance so that the wheels could lock up during a
sudden brake or braking on slippery road surfaces.
(i) Open Door Warning Light
This light remains on until all the doors are completely closed.
(j) Rear Light Failure Warning Light
If this light comes on when the headlight switch is turned on (at the f\
irst or
second
clickstop), it indicates that one or more of the tail lights are burned\
out.
If it comes on when the brake pedal is depressed, one or more stop light\
s are
burned out.
Have defective bulbs replaced as soon as possible.
(k) ºTRAC OFFº Indicator/Warning Light
This light comes on when the ignition key is turned to ºONº, and will \
go off
after 3 seconds. This means that the system is operating properly.
If the light flashes, this indicates a malfunction in the traction control\
system.
Contact your Lexus dealer as soon as possible to service the vehicle.
(l) Low Washer Fluid Warning Light
This light comes on when the fluid level in the tank becomes nearly empt\
y.
Fill the tank as soon as possible.
(m) Low Fuel Level Warning Light
This light comes on when the fuel level in the tank becomes nearly empty. Fill
the tank as soon as possible.
On inclines or curves, due to the movement of fuel in the tank, the low fu\
el
level warning light may come on earlier than usual.
(n) Key Reminder Buzzer
This buzzer reminds you to remove the key when you open the driver's door
with the ignition key in the ºACCº or ºLOCKº position.

SECTION 1 ± 6
56
INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
Comfort adjustment
Front seats57
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Trunk storage extension 60
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Head restraints 61
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Tilt steering wheel 62
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Outside rear view mirrors 62
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Inside rear view mirror 64
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Seat belts 64
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Supplemental restraint system (SRS) 69
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Child restraint 80
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Driving position memory system 95
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COMFORT ADJUSTMENT57
FRONT SEATS
Front seat precautions
CAUTION
The SRS side airbags are installed in the driver and front
passenger seats. Observe the following precautions.
Do not lean over the front door when the vehicle is in use.
The side airbag inflates with considerable speed and force;
you may be killed or severely injured.
 Do not modify or replace the seats or the surface of the seats
with side airbags. Such changes may disable the system, or
cause the side airbags to inflate, resulting in death or
serious injury. Consult your Lexus dealer.
 Do not use accessories for the seats which cover the parts
where the side airbags should inflate. Such accessories may
prevent the side airbags from activating correctly, causing
death or serious injury.
Seat adjustment precautions
Adjust the driver's seat so that the foot pedals, steering wheel and instrument
panel controls are within easy reach of the driver.
CAUTION
 Do not adjust the seat while the vehicle is moving as the seat
may unexpectedly move and cause the driver to lose control
of the vehicle.
 Be careful not to hit the seat against a passenger, luggage or
the rear seat.
NOTICE
Do not operate the control switch in more than one dimension at a time.
It may cause electrical overload.

COMFORT ADJUSTMENT
62
TILT STEERING WHEEL
16E009
To change the steering wheel angle, hold the steering wheel, pull up the
lock release lever, tilt the steering wheel to the desired angle and release
the lever.
When the steering wheel is in a low position, it will spring up as you relea\
se
the lock release lever.
CAUTION
Do not adjust the steering wheel while the vehicle is moving.
 After adjusting the steering wheel, try moving it up and
down to make sure it is locked in position.
OUTSIDE REAR VIEW MIRRORS
16E010
Adjust the mirror so you can just see the side of your vehicle in the mirror.
Be careful when judging the size or distance of any object seen in the out\
side
rear view mirror on the passenger's side. It is a convex mirror with a curved
surface. Any object seen in a convex mirror will look smaller and farther away
than if seen in a normal flat mirror.
When you push the rear window defogger switch, the heater panels in the
outside rear view mirrors will quickly clear the surface.