1999 Lexus ES300 turn

EXTERIOR EQUIPMENT
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1. To open the fuel filler door, push the switch.
When refueling, turn off the engine.

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CAUTION
Do not smoke, cause sparks or allow open flames
when refuelling. The fumes are flammable.
 When opening the cap, do not remove the cap
quickly. In hot weather, fuel under pressure could
cause injury by spraying out of the filler neck if the
cap is suddenly removed.
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2. To remove the fuel tank cap, turn the cap slowly
counterclockwise, then pause slightly before
removing it. The removed cap can be stored on the
back side of the fuel filler door.
It is not unusual to hear a slight swoosh when the cap is
opened. When installing the cap, turn the cap clockwise
until you hear a click.
If the cap is not tightened securely, the malfunction
indicator lamp comes on. Make sure the cap is tightened
securely.
The indicator lamp goes off after driving several times.
If the indicator lamp does not go off, contact your Lexus
dealer as soon as possible.

EXTERIOR EQUIPMENT
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1Lower 2Tilt up
To tilt up the rear end of the moon roof, push the
switch on the ºTILT UPº side or on the opposite side
to lower it.
To operate the moon roof, the ignition key must be in the
ºONº position. However, even if the ignition key is turned
to the ºACCº or ºLOCKº position, the moon roof can be
operated until a front door is opened ( or for about 45
seconds).
To tilt up the slide±opened moon roof:
Push the switch on the ºTILT UPº side to cl ose the moon
roof fully. After releasing the switch, push the switch on
the same side again.
Operating the moon roof from outside
the vehicle
The moon roof can be closed or opened using an ignition
key.
Insert the ignition key into the key hole on the
driver's door.
To close the moon roof: Turn the key in the locking
direction and hold it.
After the door is locked, the moon roof begins to close.
To stop in the middle, return the key.
To open the moon roof: Turn the key in the unlocking
direction and hold it.
After the door is unlocked, the moon roof begins to open.
To stop in the middle, return the key.

COMFORT ADJUSTMENT
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The indicator comes on when the ignition key is
turned to the ºACCº or ºONº position. It goes off
after about 6 seconds. This means the SRS is
operating properly.
The SRS warning light system monitors the airbag
sensor assemblies, front airbag sensors, inflators, seat
belt pretensioners, warning light, interconnecting wiring
and power sources. (For details, see ºService reminder
indicators and warning buzzersº on page 56 for
instructions.)
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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.
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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.

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If you lock them with wireless remote control, the turn
signals flash once.
The flashing indicator light will change to stay on when
all the doors, trunk and hood are closed and locked.
3. After 30 seconds, the indicator starts flashing
and the system is set.
Cancelling the system
When
you unlock any door or trunk using an ignition
key or wireless remote control, the system is
cancelled.
If you unlock any door or trunk with wireless remote
control, the turn signals flash twice.
Activating the system
The alarm sounds for 60 seconds if any of the following
are operated:

Unlocking any door or trunk without using an ignition
key or wireless remote control.

Opening the hood forcibly.

Reconnecting the battery.
If any door is unlocked and the ignition key is not in the
ignition switch during the alarm sounding, its door is
automatically locked. To stop the alarm: Use either of the following methods.


Unlock the door or trunk using an ignition key or
wireless remote control.

Turn the ignition switch on.
Testing the system
1. Open all the windows.
2. Set the system as described above.
The front doors should be locked with the ignition key or
wireless remote control. Be sure to wait until the
indicator light starts flashing.
3. Unlock one of the doors from the inside.
The system should activate the alarm.
4. Unlock any of the doors with a key or the wireless
remote control to cancel the system.
5. Repeat this operation for the other doors and
hood.
When testing the hood, also check that the system is
activated when the battery terminal is disconnected and
then reconnected.
If the system does not work properly, have it checked by
your Lexus dealer.

AIR CONDITIONING AND AUDIO
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(a) Climate control
SETTING OPERATION ± automatic control
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1. Push the ºAUTOº button.
Air flow quantity, switching of the diffusers, on±off of the
air conditioning and switching of the air intake between
RECIRCULATED AIR and OUTSIDE AIR are
automatically adjusted. The operation status is shown
by each indicator.
When one of the manual control buttons is depressed
while operating in automatic mode, the operation
corresponding to the button depressed is set. Other
conditions continue to be adjusted automatically.
Push the ºOFFº button to turn the air conditioning system
off.

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2. Turn the ºTEMPº knob until the desired
temperature is displayed.
The ºTEMPº knob is used to set the desired passenger
compartment temperature. The temperature of air
delivered to the passenger compartment will be
controlled automatically according to the setting. The
figures on the panel indicate degrees Fahrenheit or
Centigrade.SETTING OPERATION ± manual control
If manual air flow selection is desired ±