1998 Lexus ES300 AUX

SECTION 1 ± 4
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INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
Interior equipment
Vanity mirrors37
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Interior light 38
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Personal light 38
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Ignition switch light 39
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Clock 39
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Cigarette lighter and ashtray 40
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Power outlet 41
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Glovebox 41
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Cup holder 41
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Overhead console box 43
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Auxiliary box 46
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Floor mat 47
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Luggage stowage precautions 48
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INTERIOR EQUIPMENT45
The cover of the overhead console box and auxiliary holder (stored in the
glovebox) are interchangeable.
14E037


Removing the cover
Fully open the cover. Pinch each hinge and pull it out of its pivot one by one
as shown above.
Do not remove the cover forcibly.
14E038

Installing the auxiliary holder
Align the hinges to the pivots, and press each hinge with a thumb until you
hear a click.
Make sure the holder opens and closes smoothly.

INTERIOR EQUIPMENT
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Auxiliary holder
14E030
To use the auxiliary holder, open it as shown above.
CAUTION
To reduce the chance of injury in case of an accident or a
sudden stop, always keep the auxiliary holder closed while
driving.
NOTICE
In hot weather, inside of the vehicle becomes very hot. Do not leave
anything flammable or deformable such as a lighter, the glasses, etc.
inside.
AUXILIARY BOX
14E028±1
To use the box, pull on the handle.
CAUTION
To reduce the chance of injury in case of an accident or a
sudden stop, always keep the auxiliary box closed while
driving.

EXTERIOR EQUIPMENT
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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.

ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS
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CHECKING AND REPLACING THEBLADE TYPE FUSES
64E027
64E029±2

Engine compartment 1
Pull±out tool 2Spare fuses
64E013

Driver's side instrument panel
1. Turn the ignition switch off and remove the auxiliary box.
Determine which fuse may be causing the problem. The auxiliary box shows
the name of the circuit for each fuse.