1998 Lexus ES300 Owner's Manuals (in English)

KEYS AND DOORS9
11L023-2
Do not bend the key grip.
 Do not cover the key grip with any material that cuts off
electromagnetic waves.
 Do not knock the key hard against other objects.
 Do not leave the key exposed to high temperatures for a long period,
such as on the dashboard and hood under the direct sunlight.
 Do not put the key in water or wash it in an ultrasonic washer.
 Do not use the key with electromagnetic materials.
ENGINE IMMOBILISER SYSTEM
11L024±2
The engine immobiliser system is a theft prevention system. When you
insert the key in the ignition switch, the transponder chip in the key's head
transmits an electronic code to the vehicle. The engine will start, only
when the electronic code in the chip corresponds to the r egistered ID code
for the vehicle.
The system is automatically set when the key is removed from the ignition
switch. At this time, the security indicator light at the bottom of the instrument
cluster flashes. When you insert the key in the ignition switch, the security
indicator light goes out and the system is canceled automatically, which
enables the engine to start.
For your Lexus dealer to make you a new key with built±in transponder ch\
ip,
your dealer will need your key number and master key. However, there is a
limit to the number of additional keys your Lexus dealer can make for yo\
u.

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If you make your own duplicate key, you will not be able to cancel the
system or start the engine.
For vehicles sold in U.S.A.
FCC ID: MOZ RI±4ATY MADE IN JAPAN
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This
device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
CAUTION
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to
operate the equipment.
For vehicles sold in Canada
This device complies with RSS±210 of Industry and Science Canada.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device
may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference, including interference that may cause undesired
operation of the device.
WIRELESS REMOTE CONTROL TRANSMITTER
11E007
This transmitter has 4 functions.
1Locking the doors
2Unlocking the doors
3Unlocking the trunk lid
4Sounding an alarm
When you operate a button on the transmitter, push it slowly and surely.
The operational range of the wireless remote control is approximately 1 met\
er
(3 feet). The effective range may vary with different conditions.
If you lose the transmitter, contact your Lexus dealer as soon as possible to
avoid the possibility of theft, or an accident.

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You can use up to 4 wireless remote control transmitters for the same vehic\
le.
Contact your Lexus dealer for detailed information.
The wireless remote control transmitter is an electronic component.
Observe the following instructions in order not to cause damage on the
transmitter.

Do not leave the transmitter on the places where the temperature becomes
high such as on the dashboard.
 Do not disassemble it.
 Avoid knocking it hard against other objects or dropping it.
 Avoid putting it in water.
Locking/Unlocking the doors
When you push the ºLOCKº button on the transmitter, all the doors can
be locked from outside the vehicle.
At this time, the parking, tail, side marker and license plate lights flas\
h 1 time
sounding 1 beep. However, when you push the ºLOCKº button with any door
not closed securely, the buzzer sounds for 10 seconds or until all the doors are
closed securely. If the key is in the ignition switch or any of the doors are open,
locking cannot be done.
Make sure all the doors are locked when you leave the vehicle.
When you push the ºUNLOCKº button, the driver's door is unlocked.
Pushing that button once again within 3 seconds from the first push, all
other doors also unlock. At this time, 2 beeps sound. Together with the activation of unlocking, the
parking, tail, side marker and license plate lights flash 2 times. If the key i\
s
in the ignition switch, unlocking cannot be done.
You have 30 seconds to open a door after using the wireless remote unlock
feature. If a door is not opened by then, all the doors will be automat\
ically
locked again.
If the ºLOCKº or ºUNLOCKº switch is kept pressed in, the loc\
king or
unlocking operation is not repeated. Release the button and then push again.11E001±2

1
Off 2Louder
When you push the remote control switch, the vehicle sounds one beep when
the doors are locked by remote control, and two beeps when the doors are
unlocked.
You can adjust the beep loudness with the knob under the instrument panel.
Turning the knob clockwise increases the volume and turning it
counterclockwise until it stops turns the buzzer off.

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Unlocking the trunk lid
11E002±1
When you keep the button pushed for about 1 second, you can unlock the
trunk lid. One beep sounds.
If the key is in the ignition switch, the trunk lid cannot be unlocked w\
ith the
transmitter.
Sounding an alarm
11E003±1
When you push the ºPANICº button, an alarm sounds to deter any
person trying to break into or damage your vehicle.
This feature works when the key is removed from the ignition switch.
If you want to stop the alarm, push the ºPANICº or ºUNLOCKº button.

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If the remote control features do not function correctly, or do not operate from
a normal distance, the battery may have been consumed. Contact your Lexu\
s
dealer.
For vehicles sold in U.S.A.
FCC ID: HYQ1512P MADE IN JAPAN
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This
device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
CAUTION
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to
operate the equipment.
For vehicles sold in Canada
This device complies with RSS±210 of Industry and Science Canada.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device
may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference, including interference that may cause undesired
operation of the device.
DOORS
Locking with key
11L026

1 Lock 2Unlock
Turn the key towards the front of the vehicle to lock and towards the back
to unlock.
The doors lock and unlock simultaneously with either front door. In the
driver's door lock, turning the key once will unlock the driver's door and twice
in succession will unlock all doors simultaneously. In the passenger's door
lock, turning the key once will unlock all doors simultaneously.

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Locking with inside lock button
11E004

1Lock 2Unlock
Push in the lock button to lock and unlock the door.
When locked, the door cannot be opened with either the outside or inside door\
handle.
Closing the door with the lock button pushed in will also lock the door. Be
careful not to lock your keys in the vehicle. The door will not lock if the ke\
y
is left in the ignition switch when closing the front doors.
CAUTION
Before driving, make sure the doors are closed and locked,
especially when small children are in the vehicle. Along with
the proper use of seat belts, locking the doors helps prevent the
driver and passengers from being thrown out from the vehicle
during an accident. It also helps prevent the doors from being
opened unintentionally.
Locking with power door lock switch
11E005±1

1 Lock 2Unlock
To lock all the doors simultaneously, push the power door lock switch on
the front side. Pushing on the rear side will unlock them.
The same switch is also equipped on the front passenger's side.

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Locking with rear door child±protector
11E006±2

1Lock 2Unlock
Whenever small children are in the vehicle, lock the rear door so that it
does not open from the inside. To do this, move the knob to the lock
position as shown on the label next to the knob.

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INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
Switches
Headlight switch17
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. . . Headlight dimmer and turn signal switch
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Fog light switch19
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Windshield wiper and washer switch 20
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defogger switch
22
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Power window switches 23
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Emergency flasher switch 25
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Seat heater switches 25
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