2000 Lexus ES300 Owner's Manuals (in English)

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1Open 2Close
To slide open the moon roof, push the switch on the
ªSLIDE OPENº side briefly. The moon roof will fully
open. To stop partway, push the same side or ªTILT
UPº side briefly.
The sun shade can be opened or closed manually.
However, if you open the moon roof, the sun shade will
be opened with the moon roof.
To close the moon roof, push the switch on the ªTILT
UPº side. The moon roof will fully close. To stop
partway, push the same side or ªSLIDE OPENº side
briefly. To slide open the tilted±up moon roof:
Push the switch on the ªSLIDE OPENº side to tilt down
the moon roof. After releasing the switch, push the
switch on the same side again.

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1Lower 2Tilt up
To tilt up the rear end of the moon roof, push the
switch on the ªTILT UPº side or on the ªSLIDE
OPENº side to lower it.
To operate the moon roof, the ignition key must be in the
ªONº position.
Key off operation: Even if the ignition key is turned to
the ªACCº or ªLOCKº position, the moon roof can be
operated until a front door is opened (or for 43 seconds).
To tilt up the slide±opened moon roof:
Push the switch on the ªTILT UPº side to close 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 either
front 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.

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Jam protection function
During closing operation, the moon roof stops and is
open if something gets caught into the roof opening.
If the moon roof receives a strong impact, this function
may work even if nothing is caught.
CAUTION
Never try jamming any part of your body to make the
jam protection function work intentionally.
 The jam protection function may not work if
something gets caught just before the moon roof
fully closed.
CAUTION

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To avoid serious personal injury, you must do the
following.
While the vehicle is moving, always keep the head,
hands and other parts of the body of all occupants
away from the roof opening. Otherwise, you could be
seriously injured if the vehicle stops suddenly or if
the vehicle is involved in an accident.
 Always make sure nobody places his/her head,
hands and other parts of the body in the roof opening
before you close the roof. If someone's neck, head or
hands gets caught in the closing roof, it could result
in a serious injury. When anyone closes the roof, first
make sure it is safe to do so.
 Never leave small children alone in the vehicle,
especially with the ignition key still inserted. They
could use the moon roof switches and get trapped in
the roof opening. Unattended children can become
involved in serious accidents.
 Never sit on top of the vehicle around the roof
opening.

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INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
Comfort adjustment
Front seats113
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Trunk storage extension 120
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Head restraints 122
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Tilt steering wheel 125
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Outside rear view mirrors 126
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Inside rear view mirror 130
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Seat belts 132
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Supplemental restraint system (SRS) 148
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Child restraint 172
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Driving position memory system 199
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FRONT SEATS
Front seat precautions

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CAUTION
The SRS side airbags are installed in the driver and front
passenger seats. Observe the following precautions.
Do not lean over the front door when the vehicle is in
use. The side airbag inflates with considerable speed
and force; you may be killed or severely injured.
 Do not modify or replace the seats or the surface of
the seats with side airbags. Such changes may
disable the system, or cause the side airbags to
inflate, resulting in death or serious injury. Consult
your Lexus dealer.
 Do not use accessories for the seats which cover the
parts where the side airbags should inflate. Such
accessories may prevent the side airbags from
activating correctly, causing death or serious injury.

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Seat adjustment precautions
Adjust the driver's seat so that the foot pedals, steering
wheel and instrument panel controls are within easy
reach of the driver.
CAUTION
Do not adjust the seat while the vehicle is moving as
the seat may unexpectedly move and cause the
driver to lose control of the vehicle.
 Be careful not to hit the seat against a passenger,
luggage or the rear seat.
NOTICE
Do not operate the control switch in more than
one dimension at a time. It may cause electricaloverload.
Adjusting front seats

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