1999 Lexus ES300 remote control

SECTION 1 ± 1
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INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
Keys and doors
Keys7
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Engine immobiliser system 12
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Wireless remote control transmitter 15
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Doors 21
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KEYS
11L025-2

KEYS AND DOORS
15
For vehicles sold in Canada
This device complies with RSS±210 of Industry
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

KEYS AND DOORS
16This transmitter has 4 functions.
1
Locking 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 meter (3 ft.). 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. You can use up to 4 wireless remote control transmitters
for the same vehicle. 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 to the
transmitter.

Do not leave the transmitter on 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.

KEYS AND DOORS
18locking or unlocking operation is not repeated. Release
the button and then push again.
11E001±2

1Off 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
20When 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.
If the remote control features do not function correctly,
or do not operate from a normal distance, the battery
may have been consumed. Contact your Lexus dealer.
For vehicles sold in U.S.A.
FCC ID: HYQ1512P 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.

SWITCHES
30The automatic light control sensor is on top of the
driver's side instrument panel.
Do not place anything on the instrument panel, and/or do
not affix anything on the windshield to block this sensor.
When the headlights come on, the lights automatically
turn off about 30 seconds after any of the doors is
opened and closed with the ignition key turned to the
ºACCº or ºLOCKº position. To turn them on again, turn
the ignition key to the ºONº position, or turn the headlight
switch off
and then twist the knob until the first or second
clickstop. If you are going to park for over one week,
make sure the headlight switch is off.
When the headlight switch is on with all the doors locked,
pushing the ºLOCKº button on the wireless remote
control transmitter turns off the headlights.
Daytime Running Light System
The headlights turn on at reduced intensity when the
parking brake is released with the engine started, even
with the light switch in the ºOFFº position. They will not
go off until the ignition switch is turned off.
To turn on the other exterior lights and instrument panel
lights, twist the knob to the first clickstop.
Twist the knob to the second clickstop to turn on the
headlights to full intensity for driving at night.
When setting the knob to the third clickstop (ºAUTOº),
the headlights will automatically adjust to full intensity
and/or turn on the other lights depending on the darkness of the surroundings. Likewise, as the
surroundings be
come brighter, the headlights will turn to
reduced intensity, ultimately turning off the other lights.
NOTICE
To prevent the battery from being discharged, do not leave the lights on longer than necessarywhen the engine is not running.

EXTERIOR EQUIPMENT
98
TRUNK LID
15E017
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 transmitter. For details, see page 19.
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.

THEFT DETERRENT
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THEFT DETERRENT SYSTEM
To deter theft of the vehicle, this system is designed
to give an alarm if any of the doors, trunk or hood is
forcibly unlocked or the battery terminal is
disconnected and then reconnected while the
vehicle is locked.
The alarm blows the horn intermittently and flashes the
headlights, tail lights and other exterior lights.
17E001±1
Setting the system
1. Turn the ignition key to the ºLOCKº position and
remove it.
The indicator light flashes by means of the engine
immobiliser system.
2. Close and lock all the doors, trunk and hood
using an ignition key or wireless remote control.