1998 Lexus ES300 heater

For detailed information, refer to the description given in each section.
2.
PICTORIAL INDEX
2Page
1
Door lock switch and power window
switches 14, 23
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2 Headlight, turn signal and fog light switch 17
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3 Power rear view mirror control switch 63
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4 Instrument panel light control 35
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5 Trunk lid opener 51
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6 Fuel filler door opener 52
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7 Hood lock release lever 50
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8 Parking brake 135
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9 Windshield wiper and washer switch 20
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10 Cruise control switch 144
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11 Traction control system off switch
34
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12 Emergency flasher switch 25
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13 Clock 39
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14 Car audio 111
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15 Automatic air conditioning controls 103
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16 Ashtray 40
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17 Automatic transmission selector lever 137
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18 Seat heater switches 25
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19 Electronic modulated suspension
control switch 146 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
20 Glovebox/CD automatic changer 41/122
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SECTION 1 ± 2
16
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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SWITCHES
22
REAR WINDOW AND OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR DEFOGGER SWITCH
12E011±1
To turn the electric rear window and outside rear view mirror defogger
on, push the switch.
The ignition key must be in the ºONº position.
The thin heater wires on the inside of the rear window and the heater pa\
nels
in the outside rear view mirrors will quickly clear the surface. An ind\
icator
light is on when the defogger is operating.
The system will automatically shut off when the defogger has operated about
15 minutes.
CAUTION
Since the mirror surfaces can get hot, keep your hands off
them when the switch is on.
If further defrosting or defogging is desired, simply actuate the switch\
again.
When the surface has cleared, push the switch once again to turn the defogge\
r
off. Continuous use may cause the battery to discharge, especially during
stop±and±go driving. The rear window defogger is not designed to dry rain
water or to melt snow.
If the outside rear view mirrors are heavily coated with ice, use a spray d\
e±icer
before operating the switch.
NOTICE
 When cleaning the inside of the rear window, be careful not to scratch
or damage the heater wires.
 To prevent the battery from being discharged, do not operate the
defogger continuously longer than necessary.

SWITCHES25
EMERGENCY FLASHER SWITCH
12E014±1
To turn on the emergency flashers, push the switch.
All the turn signal lights will flash. The emergency flashers will work with
the engine running or off and with or without the ignition key.
Turn on the emergency flashers to warn other drivers if you must stop your
vehicle where it might be a traffic hazard.
Always pull your vehicle as far off the road as possible.
The turn signal light switch will not work when the emergency flashers are in
operation.
NOTICE
To prevent the battery from being discharged, do not leave the switch on
longer than necessary when the engine is not running.
SEAT HEATER SWITCHES
12E015±2

1For driver's seat 2For front passenger's seat
To turn on the seat heater, push the switch.
The ignition key must be in the ºONº position.
CAUTION
Occupants must use caution when operating the seat heater
because it may make them feel too hot or cause burns at low
temperatures (erythema, varicella). Use extra caution for;
 Baby, small child, elderly person, sick person or
handicapped person
 Persons who have delicate skin
 Persons who are exhausted
Persons who have taken alcohol or drugs which induce sleep
(sleeping drug, cold remedy, etc.)
To prevent the seat overheating, do not use the seat heater with a
blanket, cushion, or other insulating objects which cover the seat.

SWITCHES
26
NOTICE
Do not put unevenly weighted objects on the seat and do not stick sharp
objects (needles, nails, etc.) into the seat.
 When cleaning the seats, do not use organic substances (paint thinner,
benzine, alcohol, gasoline, etc.). They may damage the heater and seat
surface.
 To prevent the battery from being discharging, turn the switches on
when the engine is running.

COMFORT ADJUSTMENT
62
TILT STEERING WHEEL
16E009
To change the steering wheel angle, hold the steering wheel, pull up the
lock release lever, tilt the steering wheel to the desired angle and release
the lever.
When the steering wheel is in a low position, it will spring up as you relea\
se
the lock release lever.
CAUTION
Do not adjust the steering wheel while the vehicle is moving.
 After adjusting the steering wheel, try moving it up and
down to make sure it is locked in position.
OUTSIDE REAR VIEW MIRRORS
16E010
Adjust the mirror so you can just see the side of your vehicle in the mirror.
Be careful when judging the size or distance of any object seen in the out\
side
rear view mirror on the passenger's side. It is a convex mirror with a curved
surface. Any object seen in a convex mirror will look smaller and farther away
than if seen in a normal flat mirror.
When you push the rear window defogger switch, the heater panels in the
outside rear view mirrors will quickly clear the surface.

ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS217
No.FUSEAMPERECIRCUIT
1 ABS60Anti±lock brake system
2 DRL NO.25Vehicles sold in Canada
Daytime Running Light System
3 H±LP
LH (LO)10Vehicles sold in Canada
Left±hand headlight (low beam)
4
H±LP
RH(LO)10Vehicles sold in Canada
Right±hand headlight (low beam)
4
A/F HTR25Vehicles sold in California
Air fuel ratio sensor
5 ALT100Charging system
6 CDS NO.230No circuit
7 HTR50Air conditioning system, Seat
heater
8 MAIN40Headlight, Starting system
9 DOME7.5
Theft deterrent system, Clock,
Door courtesy light, Interior light,
Ignition switch light, Vanity light,
Wireless remote control system
10 ECU±B10Cruise control system, Air
conditioning system, Power seat
system
11 RAD NO.120Audio system
12 HAZ10Emergency flashers, Turn signal
lights
13 AM230Starting system
No.FUSEAMPERECIRCUIT
14 TEL5Telephone
15
H±LP LH15Vehicles sold in the U.S.A.
Left±hand headlight (high beam)
15 H±LP
LH HI15Vehicles sold in Canada
Left±hand headlight (high beam)
16 ALT±S5Charging system
17
H±LP RH15Vehicles sold in the U.S.A.
Right±hand headlight (high beam)
17 H±LP RH HI15Vehicles sold in Canada
Right±hand headlight (high beam)
18 EFI15Multiport fuel injection
19 HORN10Theft deterrent system
20 RDI FAN30Electronic cooling fan system
21 CDS30Air conditioning system
22 A/C10No circuit
23 S±HTR20Seat heater system
24 HTR10Air conditioning system
25 GAUGE10
Gauges and meters, service reminder
indicators and warning buzzers, Back±up
light, Door courtesy light, Seat heater, Power
window system
26 WIP20Windshield wipers and washer

BODY
238
Synthetic Leather Areas (Dash)
The synthetic leather areas may be easily cleaned with a mild soap or
detergent and water.
First vacuum over the upholstery to remove loose dirt. Then, using a sp\
onge
or soft cloth, apply the soap solution to the synthetic leather. After allowing
it to soak in for a few minutes to loosen the dirt, remove the dirt and wi\
pe off
the soap with a clean damp cloth. If all the dirt does not come off, repeat the
procedure. Commercial foaming±type cleaners are also available which work
well. Follow the manufacturer's instructions.
NOTICE
Do not use solvent, thinner, gasoline or window cleaner on the interior.
Carpets, Windows and Seat Belts
Begin by vacuuming thoroughly to remove as much dirt as possible. Several
types of foam cleaners are available; some are in aerosol cans and others are\
powders or liquids which you mix with water to produce a foam. To shampoo
the carpets, use a sponge or brush to apply the foam. Rub in overlapping
circles. Do not apply water ± the best results are obtained by keeping the
carpet as dry as possible. Read the shampoo instructions and follow them
closely.
The seat belts may be cleaned with mild soap and water or with lukewarm
water.
Use a cloth or sponge. As you are cleaning, check the belts for excessi\
ve wear,
fraying or cuts.
NOTICE

Use a good foam±type shampoo to clean the carpets.

Do not use dye or bleach on the belts ± it may weaken them.

The windows may be cleaned with any household window cleaner.

When cleaning the inside of the rear window, be careful not to scratch
or damage the heater wires.