1999 Lexus ES300 ignition switch

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Note: When the cruise control is being used, even if you downshift the transmi\
ssion by turning off the overdrive switch, engine
braking will not be applied because the cruise control is not cancelled. For th\
e operation to decrease the vehicle speed, see page
277.
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

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Parking, tail, license plate,
side marker and instrument
panel lights turn on.
Headlights turn of at full
intensity.
Automatic light control
Parking, tail, license plate,
side marker and instrument
panel lights turn on.
Headlights also turn on.
Automatic light control
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High beam
Headlight flasher
Right or left turn
Lane change
(Right or left)
BASIC OPERATION ± QUICK REFERENCE
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4. HEADLIGHT AND TURN
SIGNAL SWITCH

HEADLIGHT SWITCH
With the ignition OFF
With the engine started and parking
brake released

TURN SIGNAL SWITCH

KEYS AND DOORS
14The engine immobiliser system is a theft prevention
system. When you insert the key in the ignition
switch, the transponder chip in the key's head
transmits an electronic code to the vehicle. The
engine will start, only when the electronic code in
the chip corresponds to the registered ID code for
the vehicle.
The system is automatically set when the key is
removed from the ignition switch. At this time, the
security indicator light at the bottom of the instrument
cluster flashes. When you insert the key in the ignition
switch, the security indicator light goes out and the
system is canceled automatically, which enables the
engine to start.
For your Lexus dealer to make you a new key with
built±in
transponder chip, your dealer will need your key
number and master key. However, there is a limit to the
number of additional keys your Lexus dealer can make
for you. 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.

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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 flash 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, two beeps sound. Together with the
activation of unlocking, the interior light comes on for 15
seconds if the interior light switch is in ºDOORº position.
However, this function does not work when the ignition
key is in the ºONº position. For further information, see
ºInterior lightsº on page 70.
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 automatically locked again.
If the ºLOCKº or ºUNLOCKº switch is kept pressed in, the

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Unlocking the trunk lid
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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 with the transmitter.Sounding an alarm
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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.

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Locking with inside lock button
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1Lock 2Unlock
Push in the lock button to lock and unlock the door.
When locked, the door cannot be opened with either the
outside or inside door handle.
Closing the door with the lock button pushed in will also
lock the door. Be careful not to lock your keys in the
vehicle. The door will not lock if the key is left in the
ignition switch when closing the front doors.

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.