1999 Lexus ES300 Owner's Manuals (in English)

CHASSIS
405
CAUTION
Do not exceed 50 km/h (30 mph) or the chain
manufacturer's recommended speed limit,
whichever is lower.
 Drive carefully avoiding bumps, holes, and sharp
turns, which may cause the vehicle to bounce.
 Avoid sharp turns or locked±wheel braking, as use of
chains may adversely affect vehicle handling.

CHASSIS
406
REPLACING WHEELS
When to replace your wheels
If you have wheel damage such as bending, cracks
or heavy corrosion, the wheel should be replaced.
If you fail to replace damaged wheels, a tire may slip off
a wheel or they may cause loss of handling control.
Replacement with used wheels is not recommended as
they may have been subjected to rough treatment or
high mileage and could fail without warning. Also, bent
wheels which have been straightened may have hidden
structural damage and therefore should not be used.
Never use an inner tube in a leaking wheel which is
designed for a tubeless tire.
Wheel selection
When replacing wheels, care should be taken to
ensure that they are equivalent to those removed in
load capacity, diameter, rim width, and offset.
Correct replacement wheels are available at your Lexus
dealer.
A wheel of a different size or type may adversely affect
handling, wheel and bearing life, brake cooling,
speedometer/odometer calibration, stopping ability,
headlight aim, bumper height, vehicle ground clearance,
and tire or snow chain clearance to the body and
chassis.
ALUMINUM WHEEL PRECAUTIONS
 After driving your vehicle the first 1600 km (1000
miles), check that the wheel nuts are tight.
 If you have rotated, repaired, or changed your tires,
check that the wheel nuts are still tight after driving
1600 km (1000 miles).
 When using tire chains, be careful not to damage the
aluminum wheels.
 Use only the Lexus wheel nuts and wrench designed
for your aluminum wheels.
 When balancing your wheels, use only Lexus
balance weights or equivalent and a plastic or rubber
hammer.
 As with any wheel, periodically check your aluminum
wheels for damage. If damaged, replace
immediately.

CHASSIS
407
SUSPENSION AND CHASSIS
CAUTION
Do not modify the suspension/chassis with lift kits,
spacers, springs, etc. It can cause dangerous handling
characteristics, resulting in loss of control.

SECTION 6 ± 4
408
SERVICE PROCEDURES AND
SPECIFICATIONS
Electrical components
Specifications409
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Checking battery condition 415
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Battery recharging precautions 422
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Checking and replacing the blade type fuses 423
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Checking the cartridge type fuses 429
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Adding washer fluid 432
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Checking the headlight aim 432
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Replacing light bulbs 435
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ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS
409
SPECIFICATIONS
± FUSE LOCATIONS
64E001

ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS
410

1 3Engine compartment
2Engine compartment
4Driver's side instrument panel
± FUSES
64E025±1
1Engine compartment
64E026a
2Engine compartment

ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS
411
64E037±3
3Engine compartment
64E038±4
4Driver's side instrument panel

ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS
412
No.FUSEAMPERECIRCUIT
1 ABS60Anti±lock brake system
2 DRL NO.25Daytime Running Light System
3 HEAD
LH (LWR)10Left±hand headlight (low beam)
4 HEAD
RH (LWR)10Right±hand headlight (low
beam)
5 ALT100Charging system
6 T±STK40No 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±B10Air conditioning system,
Power seat system
11 RAD NO.120Audio system
12 HAZARD10Emergency flashers, Turn
signal lights