1998 Lexus ES300 instrument panel

INTERIOR EQUIPMENT
48
LUGGAGE STOWAGE PRECAUTIONS
When stowing luggage or cargo in the vehicle, observe the following:
Put luggage or cargo in the trunk when at all possible. Be sure all items are
secured in place.
 Be careful to keep the vehicle level. Placing the weight as far forward\
as
possible helps maintain vehicle balance.
 For better fuel economy, do not carry unnecessary weight.
CAUTION
Do not place anything on the filler panel behind the rear
seatback. Such items may be thrown about and possibly
injure people in the vehicle during sudden braking or an
accident.
 Do not drive with objects left on top of the instrument
panel. They may interfere with the driver's field of view.
Or they may move during sharp vehicle acceleration or
turning, and impair the driver's control of the vehicle. In
an accident they may injure the vehicle occupants.
NOTICE
Do not load the vehicle beyond the vehicle capacity weight specified on
the tire pressure label.

EXTERIOR EQUIPMENT
50
HOOD
15E001±2
To open the hood, pull the hood lock release lever under the instrument
panel. The hood will spring up slightly.
15E002±3
Insert your fingers under the hood, push up the auxiliary catch lever and
lift the hood.Before closing the hood, check to see that you have not forgotten any tools,
rags, etc. Then lower the hood and make sure it locks.
CAUTION
Before driving, be sure that the hood is securely locked.
Otherwise,
the hood may open unexpectedly while driving and
an accident may occur.

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.

AIR CONDITIONING AND AUDIO107
SETTING OPERATION ± manual control
If manual air flow selection is desired ±
20E005±1
The outlets from which air is delivered can be selected manually by pushing\
the button. The function of each mode is as follows:
1
Panel ± Air flows mainly from the instrument panel vents.
2
Bi±level ± Air flows from both the floor vents and the instrument panel
vents.
3 Floor ± Air flows mainly from the floor vents.
4
Floor/Windshield ± Air flows mainly from the floor vents and
windshield vents. If quick heating or cooling is desired ±
Turn the ºTEMPº knob until ºMAX. HOTº or ºMAX. COLDº appea\
rs on the
display.
When the ºMAX. COLDº is selected, the air intake is automatically set \
to
ºRECIRCULATED AIRº mode.
To cancel the automatic control of the ºRECIRCULATED AIRº mode; turn
the ignition switch off and then turn it on while pushing the ºAUTOº and the
fan speed control button on the left side. To return to the previous mode of
automatic control; turn the ignition switch off and then turn it on while
pushing the ºOFFº and ºFRONT WINDSHIELDº buttons.
If manual fan speed control is desired ±
20E006±2

1
Fan speed at low 2Fan speed at high
The fan speed can be set to your desired speed by pushing the appropriate s\
ide
of fan speed control button. The higher the fan speed is, the more air \
is
delivered. Pushing the ºOFFº button turns off the fan.
To remove exterior windshield frost, use the high speed setting.
If manual switching of air intake is desired ±

INTRODUCTION
186
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION
61E001
The vehicle identification number (VIN) is the legal identifier for yo\
ur
vehicle. This number is on the left top of the instrument panel and can
be seen through the windshield from outside.
This is the primary identification number for your Lexus. It is used in
registering the ownership of your vehicle.
32E001±1
The vehicle identification number (VIN) is also on the Certification L\
abel.
61E003±1
The engine number is stamped on the engine block as shown.

ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS
214
SPECIFICATIONS
± FUSE LOCATIONS
64E001

1 3Engine compartment
2Engine compartment (Canada and California only)
4Driver's side instrument panel ± FUSES
64E025±1
1
Engine compartment
64E026±1
2Engine compartment (Canada and California only)

ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS
216
3Engine compartment
64E038±3
4Driver's side instrument panel

ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS
218
No.FUSEAMPERECIRCUIT
27 M/HTR10Outside rear view mirror defogger
28 ECU±IG15
Cruise control system, Anti±lock brake
system, Shift lock system, Power antenna,
Theft deterrent system, Electronic modulated
suspension, Wireless remote control
29 IGN5SRS, Multiport fuel injection
30 STOP15
Stop lights, High mounted stoplight, Cruise
control system, Electronic modulated
suspension, Anti±lock brake system, Shift
lock system, Power seat system, Multiport
fuel injection
31 TAIL10Tail light, Side marker lights, License plate
lights
32 PWR
OUTLET15Power outlet
33 OBD7.5On±board diagnosis system
34 FOG15Fog lights
35 ST5Starting system
36 DOOR25Door courtesy light, Theft deterrent system,
Power door lock system, Trunk lid opener,
Fuel filler door opener
No.FUSEAMPERECIRCUIT
37 PANEL7.5Instrument panel lights, Glovebox light
38 TURN7.5Emergency flashers, Turn signal lights
39 RAD NO.27.5Audio system
40 CIG15Cigarette lighter, Clock, SRS
41 DEF40Rear window defogger, Outside rear view
mirror defogger
42 PWR30Power window, Electronic moon roof, Power
seat system
43 AM140No circuit
SPARESpare fuse