1999 Lexus ES300 Owner's Manuals (in English)

INTERIOR EQUIPMENT
93
NOTICE
Do not load the vehicle beyond the vehiclecapacity weight specified on the tire pressurelabel.

INTERIOR EQUIPMENT
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SECTION 1 ± 5
95
INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
Exterior equipment
Hood96
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Trunk lid 98
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Fuel tank cap 100
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Moon roof 103
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EXTERIOR EQUIPMENT
96
HOOD
15E016
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.

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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.

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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.

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Trunk lid opener
15E004
To open the trunk lid while sitting in the driver's seat,
push the switch with the main switch on.

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15E005±2

1Main switch 2Operative 3Inoperative
If you do not want to activate the trunk lid opener
system, turn off the main switch in the glovebox. To
turn it on, push in the main switch.
To protect things put in the trunk, when you have your
vehicle parked, turn off the trunk lid opener system and
lock the glovebox.
FUEL TANK CAP