1999 Lexus ES300 interior lights

KEYS AND DOORS
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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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Sun visor on the vehicle not equipped with garagedoor opener
To use the vanity mirrors, swing the sun visor down
and open the cover.
The vanity lights come on when you open the cover.
Sun visors
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CLOCK
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The digital clock indicates the time with the ignition
key at the ºACCº or ºONº position. To reset the
hour, press the ºHº button. To reset the minutes,
press the ºMº button. To adjust the time to the
nearest hour, press the º:00º button.
For example, if the º:00º button is pressed when the time
is between 9:30 ± 9:59 or between 10:01 ± 10:29, the
time will change to 10:00.
With the tail lights on, the brightness of the time
indication will be reduced.
If the electrical power source has been disconnected
from the clock, the time display will automatically be set
to 1:00 (one o'clock).CIGARETTE LIGHTER ANDASHTRAY

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GLOVEBOX
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1Unlock 2Open 3Lock
To open the glovebox door, pull the lever. To lock the
glovebox door, insert the master key and turn it
clockwise.
With the tail lights on, the glovebox light will come on
when the glovebox door is open.
The trunk lid opener main switch is installed inside the
glovebox. See page 100 for further information.
For the CD automatic changer, see page 232.
CAUTION
To reduce the chance of injury in case of an accident or
a sudden stop, always keep the glovebox door closed
while driving.

MAINTENANCE
354
Vehicle interior
Items listed below should be checked regularly, e.g.
while performing periodic services, cleaning the
vehicle, etc.
Lights
Make sure the headlight, stop lights, tail lights, turn
signal lights, and other lights are working. Check
headlight aim.
Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers
Check that all service reminder indicators and warning
buzzers function properly.
Steering wheel
Check that it has the specified freeplay. Be alert for
changes in steering condition, such as hard steering,
excessive freeplay or strange noise.
Seats
Check that all front seat controls such as seat adjusters,
seatback recliner, etc. operate smoothly. Check that the
head restraints move up and down smoothly and that the
locks hold securely in any latched position.
Seat belts
Check that the seat belt system such as buckles,
retractors and anchors operate properly and smoothly.
Make sure the belt webbing is not cut, frayed, worn or
damaged. Accelerator pedal
Check
the pedal for smooth operation and uneven pedal
effort or catching.
Brake pedal
Check the pedal for smooth operation and the proper
clearance and freeplay. Check the brake booster
function.
Brakes
At a safe place, check that the brakes do not pull to one
side when applied.
Parking brake
Check that the pedal has the proper travel and that, on
a safe incline, your vehicle is held securely with only the
parking brake applied.
Automatic transmission ºParkº mechanism
Check the lock release button of the selector lever for
proper and smooth operation. On a safe incline, check
that your vehicle is held securely with the selector lever
in ºPº position and all brakes released.

ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS
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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

ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS
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64E023±2
Light BulbsBulb No. W T
ype
12 Personal light ±±± 10
F
13 Vanity lights ±±± 1.5
F
14 Interior light ±±± 8
F
15 Door courtesy light ±±± 3.8
E
16 Glovebox light ±±± 1.2
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