1998 Lexus ES300 Console

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 EQUIPMENT
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14E010

Front cup holder
To use the cup holder, push the top of the cup holder portion of the console
box.
The cup holder is designed so that cups or cans fit snugly in the holes.
CAUTION
 Do not place anything else on the cup holder, as such item
may be thrown about in the compartment and possibly
injure people in the vehicle during sudden braking or an
accident.
 To reduce the chance of injury in case of an accident or
sudden stop while driving, keep the cup holder shut when
not in use.
14E011±2

Rear cup holder
To use the cup holder, pull the cup holder portion of the console box.
CAUTION
 Do not place anything else on the cup holder, as such item
may be thrown about in the compartment and possibly
injure people in the vehicle during sudden braking or an
accident.
 To reduce the chance of injury in case of an accident or
sudden stop while driving, keep the cup holder shut when
not in use.

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OVERHEAD CONSOLE BOX
Garage door opener box
The box is designed to store a garage door opener transmitter.
14E041
1. Open the cover of the overhead console box.
2. Remove the Velcro loop.
3. Remove the paper strip covering the adhesive on back side of loop.
4. Adhere loop to back side of the transmitter near center.
14E042
Please note if transmitter has wire clip for sun visor, this clip must be removed
prior to adhesion of Velcro.
14E043
5. Place the transmitter, with Velcro loop facing inside of the box, into
overhead console box. Make sure the transmitter button is located above
button pins.
14E044±1
6. Remove spacers from the cover. Place largest spacer on the pin that would
be below the transmitter button when the cover is closed. Close the cover\
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The cover of the overhead console box and auxiliary holder (stored in the
glovebox) are interchangeable.
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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.

COMFORT ADJUSTMENT
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Do not attach a cup holder or any other device on or around the door.
When the side airbag inflates, the cup holder or any other device will
be thrown with great force, or the side airbag may not activate
correctly, resulting in death or serious injury. Likewise, the driver
and front passenger should not hold things in their arms or on their
knees.
 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.
 Do not modify or remove any wiring. Do not modify, remove, strike
or open any components, such as the steering wheel column cover,
front passenger airbag cover, front seats, airbag sensor assembly or
seat belt assemblies. Doing any of these may cause sudden SRS
operation or disable the system, which could result in death or
serious injury.
 Do not modify or replace the seats or surface of the front 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.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or serious
injuries.
NOTICE
Do not perform any of the following changes without consulting your
Lexus dealer. Such changes can interfere with proper operation of the
SRS in some cases.
 Installation of electronic items such as a mobile two±way radio,
cassette tape player or compact disc player.
 Modification of the suspension system.
 Modification of the front end structure and side structure of the
passenger compartment.
 Attachment of a grille guard (bull bar, kangaroo bar, etc.), snow plow,
winches or any other equipment to the front end.
 Repairs made on or near the front fenders, front end structure,
console, steering column, steering wheel, dashboard near the front
passenger airbag, front seats or seat belt assembly.

BODY239
Air Conditioning Control Panel, Car Audio, Instrument
Panel, Console Panel, and Switches
Use a soft damp cloth for cleaning.
Soak a clean soft cloth in water or lukewarm water then lightly wipe off any
dirt.
NOTICE

Do not use organic substances (solvents, kerosene, alcohol, gasoline,
etc.) or alkaline or acidic solutions. These chemicals can cause
discoloring, staining or peeling of the surface.

If you use cleaners or polishing agents, make sure their ingredients do
not include the substances mentioned above.

If you use a liquid car freshener, do not spill the liquid onto the
vehicle's interior surfaces. It may contain the ingredients mentioned
above. Immediately clean any spill using the method mentioned
above.
If you have any questions about the cleaning of your Lexus, your local
Lexus dealer will be pleased to answer them.