1998 Lexus ES300 lock

For detailed information, refer to the description given in each section.
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PICTORIAL INDEX
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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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For detailed information, refer to the description given in each section.
PICTORIAL INDEX
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Engine coolant temperature gauge 28
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2 Tachometer 29
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3 Turn signal indicator light 19
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4 Automatic transmission indicator lights 137
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5 Overdrive off indicator light 139
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6 Odometer and trip meter 30
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7 ODO/TRIP knob 30
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8 Fuel gauge 28
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9 Cruise control indicator light 144
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10 Rear light failure warning light 34
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11 Seat belt reminder light 32
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12 Brake system warning light 31
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13 Discharge warning light
32
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14 Low oil pressure warning light 33
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15 Slip indicator light 147
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16 Headlight indicator light 17
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17 Headlight high beam indicator light 18
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18 Open door warning light 34
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19 Low engine oil level warning light 33
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20 Malfunction indicator lamp 33
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21 Traction control system off
indicator/warning light 34 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
22 Anti±lock brake system warning light 33
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23 SRS warning light 32
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24 Low washer fluid warning light 34
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25 Low fuel level warning light 34
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For detailed information, refer to the description given in each section.
PICTORIAL INDEX
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Engine coolant temperature gauge 28
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2 Tachometer 29
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3 Turn signal indicator light 19
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4 Automatic transmission indicator lights 137
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5 Overdrive off indicator light 139
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6 Odometer and trip meter 30
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7 ODO/TRIP knob 30
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8 Fuel gauge 28
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9 Cruise control indicator light 144
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10 Rear light failure warning light 34
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11 Seat belt reminder light 32
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12 Brake system warning light 31
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13 Discharge warning light
32
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14 Low oil pressure warning light 33
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15 Slip indicator light 147
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16 Tail light indicator light 17
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17 Headlight high beam indicator light 18
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18 Open door warning light 34
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19 Low engine oil level warning light 33
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20 Malfunction indicator lamp 33
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21 Traction control system off
indicator/warning light 34 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
22 Anti±lock brake system warning light 33
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23 SRS warning light 32
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24 Low washer fluid warning light 34
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25 Low fuel level warning light 34
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BE003±4
Note: When the cruise control is being used, even if you downshift the transmissio\
n by turning off the overdrive switch, engine braking will
not be applied because the cruise control is not cancelled. For the operat\
ion to decrease the vehicle speed, see page 146.
Parking, engine starting and key
removal position
Reverse position
Neutral position
Normal driving position
Position for engine braking
Position for stronger engine braking
than that in º2º position
With the brake pedal depressed, shift
while holding the lock release button
in. (The ignition switch must be in
ºONº position.)
Shift while holding the lock release
button
Overdrive switch
ºOFFº position
(Shifting into
overdrive not
possible)
ºO/D OFFº indicator
light on the instrument
cluster
For selecting either a three±speed or
four±speed transmission
ºONº position
(Shifting into
overdrive possible)
Lock release button (To prevent misshifting)
BASIC OPERATION ± QUICK REFERENCE
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3. AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

KEYS AND DOORS7
KEYS
11L025-2
1Master key (black) ± The master key works in every lock. For your
Lexus dealer to make you a new key with built±in transponder chip,
your dealer will need it.
2 Subkey (gray) ± The subkey will not open the trunk, trunk main
switch and the glovebox.
3Key number plate ± Keep the plate in a safe place such as your
wallet, not in the vehicle.
The master key and subkey each have a transponder chip in their key head
which is very i mportant for the immobiliser system function, so be careful not
to lose these keys. If you make your own duplicate key, you will not be able
to cancel the system or start the engine.
To protect things locked in the trunk or glovebox when you have your vehic\
le
parked, leave the subkey with the attendant. Since the doors and trunk lid can be locked without a key, you should always
carry a spare master key in case you accidentally lock your keys inside the
vehicle.
If you should lose your keys or if you need additional keys, duplicates ca\
n be
made by a Lexus dealer using the key number.
You should also put a copy of the key number with your important papers.
11L003
Since a transponder chip is not built in this flat key, you cannot start the
engine with this key. Use this key to release the lock in case you
accidentally lock your keys and wireless transmitter inside the vehicle or
trunk.
Insert your flat key in its key case as shown. We recommend that you always
carry this with you for emergency use. Do not leave it in your vehicle.

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If you make your own duplicate key, you will not be able to cancel the
system or start the engine.
For vehicles sold in U.S.A.
FCC ID: MOZ RI±4ATY MADE IN JAPAN
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This
device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
CAUTION
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to
operate the equipment.
For vehicles sold in Canada
This device complies with RSS±210 of Industry and Science Canada.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device
may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference, including interference that may cause undesired
operation of the device.
WIRELESS REMOTE CONTROL TRANSMITTER
11E007
This transmitter has 4 functions.
1Locking the doors
2Unlocking the doors
3Unlocking the trunk lid
4Sounding an alarm
When you operate a button on the transmitter, push it slowly and surely.
The operational range of the wireless remote control is approximately 1 met\
er
(3 feet). The effective range may vary with different conditions.
If you lose the transmitter, contact your Lexus dealer as soon as possible to
avoid the possibility of theft, or an accident.

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You can use up to 4 wireless remote control transmitters for the same vehic\
le.
Contact your Lexus dealer for detailed information.
The wireless remote control transmitter is an electronic component.
Observe the following instructions in order not to cause damage on the
transmitter.

Do not leave the transmitter on the places where the temperature becomes
high such as on the dashboard.
 Do not disassemble it.
 Avoid knocking it hard against other objects or dropping it.
 Avoid putting it in water.
Locking/Unlocking the doors
When you push the ºLOCKº button on the transmitter, all the doors can
be locked from outside the vehicle.
At this time, the parking, tail, side marker and license plate lights flas\
h 1 time
sounding 1 beep. However, when you push the ºLOCKº button with any door
not closed securely, the buzzer sounds for 10 seconds or until all the doors are
closed securely. If the key is in the ignition switch or any of the doors are open,
locking cannot be done.
Make sure all the doors are locked when you leave the vehicle.
When you push the ºUNLOCKº button, the driver's door is unlocked.
Pushing that button once again within 3 seconds from the first push, all
other doors also unlock. At this time, 2 beeps sound. Together with the activation of unlocking, the
parking, tail, side marker and license plate lights flash 2 times. If the key i\
s
in the ignition switch, unlocking cannot be done.
You have 30 seconds to open a door after using the wireless remote unlock
feature. If a door is not opened by then, all the doors will be automat\
ically
locked again.
If the ºLOCKº or ºUNLOCKº switch is kept pressed in, the loc\
king or
unlocking operation is not repeated. Release the button and then push again.11E001±2

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Off 2Louder
When you push the remote control switch, the vehicle sounds one beep when
the doors are locked by remote control, and two beeps when the doors are
unlocked.
You can adjust the beep loudness with the knob under the instrument panel.
Turning the knob clockwise increases the volume and turning it
counterclockwise until it stops turns the buzzer off.

KEYS AND DOORS
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Unlocking the trunk lid
11E002±1
When you keep the button pushed for about 1 second, you can unlock the
trunk lid. One beep sounds.
If the key is in the ignition switch, the trunk lid cannot be unlocked w\
ith the
transmitter.
Sounding an alarm
11E003±1
When you push the ºPANICº button, an alarm sounds to deter any
person trying to break into or damage your vehicle.
This feature works when the key is removed from the ignition switch.
If you want to stop the alarm, push the ºPANICº or ºUNLOCKº button.