1999 Lexus ES300 tow

KEYS AND DOORS
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11L026

1Lock 2Unlock
Turn the key towards the front of the vehicle to lock
and towards the back to unlock.
The doors lock and unlock simultaneously with either
front door. In the driver's door lock, turning the key once
will unlock the driver's door and twice in succession will
unlock all doors simultaneously. In the passenger's door
lock, turning the key once will unlock all doors
simultaneously.
The windows and moon roof can be opened and closed
from outside the vehicle using the key. For details, see
ªPower window switchesº on page 39 and ªMoon roofº
on page 103.

SWITCHES
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1Interval adjuster 2Washer on
To turn the wipers on, move the lever down until you
reach the desired speed setting.
The ignition key must be in the ºONº position.
There are 3 settings:
ºINTº position: Intermittent operation
ºLOº position: Low speed operation
ºHIº position: High speed operation
Twist the interval adjuster upward to increase the
wiping time interval between sweeps, and
downward to decrease it.
The wiper lever must be in the ºINTº position.
To make the washer squirt, pull the lever toward you
and release it.
Also, the wipers will automatically operate a couple of
times after the washer squirts even with the lever in the
ºOFFº position.
The low washer fluid warning light in the instrument
cluster comes on when the fluid level in the tank
becomes nearly empty. For information on adding
washer fluid, see ºAdding washer fluidº on page 432.
In cold weather, warm the windshield with the defroster
before using the washer. This will help prevent icing,
which could block your vision.NOTICE
Do not operate the wipers if the windshield is dry.
It may scratch the glass.

GAUGES, METERS AND SERVICE REMINDER INDICATORS
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Your vehicle may overheat during severe operating
conditions, such as:

Driving up a long hill on a hot day.
 Reducing speed or stopping after high speed driving.
 Idling for a long period with the air conditioning on in
stop±and±go traffic.
 Towing a trailer.
NOTICE
Do not remove the thermostat in the engine
cooling system as this may cause the engine to
overheat. The thermostat is designed to control the flow of coolant to keep thetemperature of the engine within the specifiedoperating range.
Do not continue driving with an overheatedengine. See ºIf your vehicle overheatsº onpage 319.

GAUGES, METERS AND SERVICE REMINDER INDICATORS
58(n) Low fuel level Fill up tank.
warning light
(o) Key reminder buzzer Remove key.
(a) Brake System Warning Light
This light has the following two functions:
Parking brake reminder
If this light is on, make sure the parking brake is fully
released. The light should go off.
Low brake fluid level warning
If this light comes on and stays on while you are driving,
slow down and pull off the road. Then stop the vehicle
carefully. Remember that stopping distance and pedal
effort may be increased. There may be a problem
somewhere in the brake system. Check the fluid level
of the see±through reservoir.
To make sure the parking brake has not caused the
warning light to come on, check to see that the parking
brake is fully released.
If the brake fluid level is low ...
At a safe place, test your brakes by starting and
stopping.
 If you judge that the brakes still work adequately, drive
cautiously to your nearest dealer or shop for repairs.
 If the brakes are not working, have the vehicle towed
in for repairs. (For towing information, see page 337.)

SECTION 1 ± 4
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INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
Interior equipment
Vanity mirrors67
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Interior light 70
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Personal light 72
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Ignition switch light 74
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Clock 76
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Cigarette lighter and ashtray 76
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Power outlet 79
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Glovebox 81
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Garage door opener 82
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Cup holder 85
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Overhead console box 88
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Auxiliary box 89
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Floor mat 90
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Luggage stowage precautions 92
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VANITY MIRRORS

INTERIOR EQUIPMENT
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LUGGAGE STOWAGEPRECAUTIONS
When stowing luggage or cargo in the vehicle,
observe the following:
Put luggage or cargo in the trunk when at all possible.
Be sure all items are secured in place.
 Be careful to keep the vehicle level. Placing the
weight as far forward as possible helps maintain
vehicle balance.
 For better fuel economy, do not carry unnecessary
weight.
CAUTION
Do not place anything on the filler panel behind the
rear seatback. Such items may be thrown about and
possibly injure people in the vehicle during sudden
braking or an accident.
 Do not drive with objects left on top of the instrument
panel. They may interfere with the driver's field of
view. Or they may move during sharp vehicle
acceleration or turning, and impair the driver's
control of the vehicle. In an accident they may injure
the vehicle occupants.

EXTERIOR EQUIPMENT
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CAUTION
Make sure the cap is tightened securely to prevent
fuel spillage in case of an accident.
 Use only a genuine Lexus fuel tank cap for
replacement. It has a built±in check valve to reduce
fuel tank vacuum.
In case the opener is not actuated
15E008±1
Pull the manual lever in the trunk toward the back.
This is used in case the fuel filler door cannot be opened
due to a discharged battery or other trouble.MOON ROOF

COMFORT ADJUSTMENT
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INSIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR
16E157

1Day 2Night
Adjust the mirror so that you can just see the rear of
your vehicle in the mirror.
When driving at night, pull the lever toward you to
reduce the glare from the headlights of vehicles
behind you.
Before adjusting the mirror to the position with most
clarity, push the day±night change lever forward
(daylight driving position).
Remember that by reducing glare you also lose some
rear view clarity.