1998 Lexus ES300 key

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IGNITION SWITCH LIGHT
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For easy access to the ignition switch, the ignition switch light comes on
when any of the doors are opened.
The light remains on for about 15 seconds and goes out after all the doors \
are
closed. However, the light goes out immediately when all the doors are locked
or the ignition key is in the ºACCº or ºONº position.
CLOCK
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The digital clock indicates the time with the ignition key at the ºACCº\
or
ºONº position. To reset the hour, press the ºHº button. To reset the
minutes, press the ºMº button. To adjust the time to the nearest hour,
press the º:00º button.
For example, if the º:00º button is pressed when the time is between 9:30 ±
9:59 or between 10:01 ± 10:29, the time will change to 10:00.
With the tail lights on, the brightness of the time indication will be re\
duced.
Once the electrical power source has been disconnected from the clock, the
time is automatically set to 1:00.

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CIGARETTE LIGHTER AND ASHTRAY
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Front cigarette lighter and ashtray
To use the cigarette lighter and ashtray, first push against the ashtray
cover. Then when the ashtray opens out, press in the cigarette lighter.
When it becomes heated, it automatically pops out ready for use.
Do not hold the cigarette lighter pressed in.
If the engine is not running, the ignition key must be in the ºACCº\
position.
When finished with your cigarette, thoroughly extinguish it in the ashtr\
ay to
prevent other cigarette butts from catching fire. After using the ashtray, push
it back in completely.
To remove the ashtray, just pull it up.
Use a Lexus genuine cigarette lighter or equivalent for replacement.
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Rear ashtray 1
Snuffer bridge
To use the ashtray, pull on the lid.
When finished with your cigarette, thoroughly extinguish it in the ashtray t\
o
prevent other cigarette butts from catching fire. After using the ashtray, close
the lid completely.
To remove the ashtray, pull it out while pressing on the snuffer bridge to
release the catch.
CAUTION
To reduce the chance of injury in case of an accident or sudden
stop while driving, always close the ashtray completely after
using.

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POWER OUTLET
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The power outlet is designed for power supply for car accessories.
The ignition key must be in the ºACCº or ºONº position for the \
power outlet
to be used.
NOTICE
To prevent the fuse from being blown, do not use the electricity over
the total vehicle capacity of 12V/120W.
 To prevent the battery from being discharged, do not use the power
outlet longer than necessary when the engine is not running.
Close the power outlet lid when the power outlet is not in use. Inserting
a foreign object other than the appropriate plug that fits the outlet, or\
allowing any liquid into the outlet may cause electrical failure or short
circuits.
GLOVEBOX
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1 Unlock 2Open 3Lock
To open the glovebox door, pull the lever. To lock the glovebox door, insert
the master key and turn it clockwise.
With the tail lights on, the glovebox light will come on when the glovebo\
x
door is open.
The trunk lid opener main switch is installed inside the glovebox. See \
page
52 for further information.
For the CD automatic changer, see page 122.
CAUTION
To reduce the chance of injury in case of an accident or a
sudden stop, always keep the glovebox door closed while
driving.
CUP HOLDER

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TRUNK LID
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To unlock the trunk lid, insert the master key and turn it clockwise.
To close the trunk lid, lower it and press down on it. After closing the \
trunk
lid, try pulling it up to make sure it is securely closed.
The trunk lid can be unlocked using the wireless remote control transmit\
ter.
For details, see page 12.
CAUTION
Keep the trunk lid closed while driving. This not only keeps
the luggage from being thrown out, but also prevents exhaust
gases from entering the vehicle.
Trunk lid opener
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To open the trunk lid while sitting in the driver's seat, push the switch with
the main switch on.

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MOON ROOF
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1Open 2Close
To slide open the moon roof, push the switch on the ºSLIDE OPENº side
briefly. The moon roof will fully open. To stop partway, push the switch
briefly.
The sun shade can be opened or closed manually. However, if you open the
moon roof, the sun shade will be opened with the moon roof.
To close the moon roof, push the switch on the ºTILT UPº side.
The moon roof will move while the switch is being pushed and stop when
released. However, as a precaution, it stops partway before sliding fully
closed, except when already more than half closed. Therefore, release the
switch and then push it again to close it completely. To slide open the tilted±up moon roof:
Push
the switch on the ºSLIDE OPENº side to tilt down the moon roof. A\
fter
releasing the switch, push the switch on the same side again.
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1 Lower 2Tilt up
To tilt up the rear end of the moon r oof, push the switch on the ºTILT UPº
side or on the opposite side to lower it.
To operate the moon roof, the ignition key must be in the ºONº posit\
ion.
However, even if the ign ition key is turned to the ºACCº or ºLOCKº position,
the moon roof can be operated until a front door is opened ( or for about 45
seconds).
To tilt up the slide±opened moon roof:
Push the switch on the ºTILT UPº side to close the moon roof fully. After
releasing the switch, push the switch on the same side again.
CAUTION

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To avoid serious personal injury, you must do the following.
While the vehicle is moving, always keep the head, hands
and other parts of the body of all occupants away from the
roof opening. Otherwise, you could be seriously injured if
the vehicle stops suddenly or if the vehicle is involved in an
accident.
 Always make sure nobody places his/her head, hands and
other parts of the body in the roof opening before you close
the roof. If someone's neck, head or hands gets caught in
the closing roof, it could result in a serious injury. When
anyone closes the roof, first make sure it is safe to do so.
 Never leave small children alone in the vehicle, especially
with the ignition key still inserted. They could use the moon
roof switches and get trapped in the roof opening.
Unattended children can become involved in serious
accidents.
 Never sit on top of the vehicle around the roof opening.

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CAUTION
Do not adjust the mirror while the vehicle is moving. It may
cause the driver to mishandle the vehicle and an accident
may occur, resulting in personal injuries.
 Since the mirror surfaces can get hot, keep your hands off
them when the switch is on.
Power rear view mirror control
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1
Control switch 2Master switch
To adjust the power rear view mirror, first place the master switch at ºLº
(left) or ºRº (right), and push the control switch on the desired side.
If the engine is not running, the key must be in the ºACCº positio\
n for
operation of the power rear view mirror.
NOTICE
If ice should jam the mirror, do not operate the control or scrape the
mirror face. Use a spray de±icer to free the mirror.
Folding rear view mirrors
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To fold the rear view mirror, push backward.
The rear view mirrors can be folded backward for parking in restricted area\
s.
CAUTION
Do not drive with the mirrors folded backward. Both the
driver and passenger side rear view mirrors must be extended
and properly adjusted before driving.

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Side airbags
Side airbags:
In response to a severe side impact, the side airbag for the driver or front
passenger works together with the seat belt to help preventing or
reducing injury by inflating, in order to decrease the impact mainly on the
driver or front passenger's chest.
The side airbag on the passenger seat is activated even with no passenge\
r in
the front seat.
Be sure to wear your seat belt.
CAUTION
SRS side airbags inflate with considerable force. To avoid
potential death or serious injury during inflation of a side
airbag, Lexus strongly recommends that the driver and front
passenger;
 Wear their seat belt.
 Remain properly seated with their back against the seat at
all times.
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The indicator comes on when the ignition key is turned to the ºACCº o\
r
ºONº position. It goes off after about 6 seconds. This means the SRS is
operating properly.
The SRS warning light system monitors the airbag sensor assemblies,
inflators, seat belt pretensioners, warning light, interconnecting wiring and
power sources.