2000 Lexus ES300 Owner's Manuals (in English)

EXTERIOR EQUIPMENT
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HOOD
15E016
1. To open the hood, pull the hood lock release lever
under the instrument panel. The hood will spring up
slightly.
15E023
2. Insert your fingers under the hood, push up the
auxiliary catch lever and lift the hood.

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102Before
closing the hood, check to see that you have not
forgotten any tools, rags, etc. Then lower the hood and
make sure it locks.
CAUTION
Before driving, be sure that the hood is securely locked.
Otherwise, the hood may open unexpectedly while
driving and an accident may occur.

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TRUNK LID
15E024
To unlock the trunk lid, insert the master key and
turn it clockwise.
To close the trunk lid, lower it and press down on it. After
closing the trunk lid, try pulling it up to make sure it is
securely closed.
The trunk lid can be unlocked using the wireless remote
control key. For details, see page 19.
CAUTION
Keep the trunk lid closed while driving. This not only
keeps the luggage from being thrown out, but also
prevents exhaust gases from entering the vehicle.

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Trunk lid opener
15E004
To open the trunk lid while sitting in the driver's seat,
push the switch with the main switch on.

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15E005±2

1Main switch 2Operative 3Inoperative
If you do not want to activate the trunk lid opener
system, turn off the main switch in the glove box. To
turn it on, push in the main switch.
To protect things put in the trunk, when you have your
vehicle parked, turn off the trunk lid opener system and
lock the glove box.
FUEL TANK CAP
15E026
This indicates that the fuel filler door is on the left
side of your vehicle.

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106
15E006
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.
15E007a
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.

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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