1998 Lexus ES300 ignition switch

THEFT DETERRENT
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To stop the alarm: Use either of the following methods.


Unlock the door or trunk using an ignition key or wireless remote control.

Turn the ignition switch on.
Testing the system
1. Open all the windows.
2. Set the system as described above.
The front doors should be locked with the ignition key or wireless remote
control. Be sure to wait until the indicator light starts flashing.
3. Unlock one of the doors from the inside.
The system should activate the alarm.
4. Unlock any of the doors with a key or the wireless remote control to
cancel the system.
5. Repeat this operation for the other doors and hood.
When testing the hood, also check that the system is activated when the batte\
ry
terminal is disconnected and then reconnected.
If the system does not work properly, have it checked by your Lexus dealer.
NOTICE
Disconnecting the battery may result in the erasure of information you
have set in the computer memory. After reconnecting the battery, check
that the memorized data has been retained. If it has been erased, input
it into the computer once more.

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(a) Climate control
SETTING OPERATION ± automatic control
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1. Push the ºAUTOº button.
Air flow quantity, switching of the diffusers, on±off of the air conditioning and
switching of the air intake between RECIRCULATED AIR and OUTSIDE
AIR are automatically adjusted. The operation status is shown by each
indicator.
When one of the manual control buttons is depressed while operating in
automatic mode, the operation corresponding to the button depressed is set.
Other conditions continue to be adjusted automatically.
Push the ºOFFº button to turn the air conditioning system off.To cancel the automatic control of air conditioning:
Turn the ignition switch off and then turn it on while pushing the ºAUTOº and
ºA/Cº buttons. When you push the ºAUTOº button, on±off of the air
conditioning is not controlled.
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. When you push the ºAUTOº button,
on±off of the air conditioning is also adjusted automatically.20E004±1
2. Turn the ºTEMPº knob until the desired temperature is displayed.
The ºTEMPº knob is used to set the desired passenger compartment
temperature. The temperature of air delivered to the passenger compartment
will be controlled automatically according to the setting. The figures on the
panel indicate degrees Fahrenheit or Centigrade.

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SETTING OPERATION ± manual control
If manual air flow selection is desired ±
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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 ±
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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 ±

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(b) Windshield defogging and defrosting
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To remove interior fog on the windshield ±
Push theºFRONT WINDSHIELDº button.
To remove frost or exterior fog on the windshield ±
1. Turn the ºTEMPº knob at the maximum temperature.
2. Push the ºFRONT WINDSHIELDº button.
3. Push the fan speed control button on the right side to obtain a maximum
air flow.
4. Leave the air conditioning on±off button off. When the ºFRONT WINDSHIELDº button is pushed, the air conditioning is
set to operate and the OUTSIDE AIR mode is set.
If you push the ºFRONT WINDSHIELDº button once again while in the
FRONT WINDSHIELD mode, the mode then returns to the last mode used.
If you do not want to turn on the air conditioning automatically, turn the
ignition switch off and then on while pushing the ºAUTOº and ºFRONT
WINDSHIELDº buttons. To return to the previous mode, turn the ignition
switch off and then turn it on while pushing the ºOFFº and ºFRONT
WINDSHIELDº buttons.
CAUTION
Do not use the ºFRONT WINDSHIELDº button during
cooled air operation in extremely humid weather. The
difference between the temperature of
the outside air and that
of the windshield could cause the outer surface of the
windshield to fog up blocking your vision.

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Using your audio system: some basics
This section describes some of the basic features of the Lexus audio sys\
tem.
Some information may not pertain to your system.
Your audio system works when the ignition key is in the ºACCº or ºONº
position.
NOTICE
To prevent the battery from being discharged, do not leave the car audio
on longer than necessary when the engine is not running.
(a) Turning the system on and off
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Push this knob to turn the audio system on and off. Turn this knob to
adjust the volume.
The system turns on in the last mode used.
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Push ºAMº, ºFM1/2º, ºTAPEº or ºCDº to turn on that mode. The
selected mode turns on directly.
Push these buttons if you want to switch from one mode to another.
If the tape or disc is not set, the cassette player or compact disc play\
er does
not turn on.
You can turn off the cassette player by ejecting the cassette tape. If the audio
system was previously off, then the entire audio system will be turned off
when you eject the cassette tape. If another function was previously playin\
g,
it will come on again.
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In the ºTAPEº or ºCDº mode, the applicable functions are shown in the

SECTION 3 ± 1
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STARTING AND DRIVING
Three±way catalytic converter Warm up three±way catalytic converter132
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Engine exhaust caution 133
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Before starting the engine 134
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Ignition switch with steering lock 134
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Parking brake 135
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How to start the engine 136
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Automatic transmission 137
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Cruise control 144
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Electronic modulated suspension 146
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Traction control system 147
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Brake system 148
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Brake pad wear limit indicators 150
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Types of tires 150
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STARTING AND DRIVING
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To allow proper operation of your vehicle's ventilation system, keep
the inlet grilles in front of the windshield clear of snow, leaves, or
other obstructions.
 If you smell exhaust fumes in the vehicle, drive with the windows
open and the trunk lid closed. Have the cause immediately located
and corrected.
BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE
1. Check the area around the vehicle before entering it.
2. Adjust seat position, seatback angle, head restraint height and steering
wheel angle.
3. Adjust inside and outside rear view mirrors.
4. Lock all doors.
5. Fasten seat belts.
Remember to check that the service reminder indicators function when
turning the key to ºONº, and check the fuel gauge to see that you \
have
sufficient fuel.
IGNITION SWITCH WITH STEERING
LOCK
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ºSTARTº ± Starter motor on. The key will return to the ºONº position
when released.
For starting tips, see page 136.
ºONº ± Engine on and all accessories on.
This is the normal driving position.
NOTICE
Do not leave the key in the ºONº position if the engine is not runni\
ng.
The battery will discharge and the electronic ignition system/distributo\
r
ignition system could be damaged.
ºACCº ± Accessories such as the radio operate, but the engine i\
s off.

With the brake pedal depressed, shift while holding
the lock release button in. (The ignition switch must
be in the ºONº position)
Shift while holding the lock release button in.
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AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Your automatic transmission has a shift lock system to minimize the
possibility of incorrect operation. This means you can only shift out of
ºPº position when the brake pedal is depressed (with the ignition switch
in ºONº position and the lock release button pressed in). ( )
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Lock release button
2Overdrive switch
For selecting either a three±speed or four±speed transmission.
When the cruise control is being used, even if you downshift the
transmission by t urning 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 146.
3 Shift position indicator
The shift position is also displayed on the instrument cluster.
P:Parking, engine starting and key removal position
R: Reverse position
N: Neutral position
D: Normal driving position (Shifting into overdrive possible)
2: Position for engine braking
L: Position for stronger engine braking than that in º2º position