2000 Lexus ES300 instrument

SECTION 1 ± 6
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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

COMFORT ADJUSTMENT
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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

SECTION 1 ± 7
205
INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
Theft deterrent
Theft deterrent system206
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Theft prevention labels 209
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AIR CONDITIONING
219
20E096
The outlets from which air is delivered can be selected
manually by pushing the button. The function of each
mode is as follows:
1Panel ± Air flows mainly from the instrument panel
vents.
2 Bi±level ± Air flows from both the floor vents and
the instrument panel vents.
3 Floor ± Air flows mainly from the floor vents.
4Floor/Windshield ± Air flows mainly from the floor
vents and windshield vents. If quick heating or cooling is desired ±
Turn the ªTEMPº knob until ªMAX. HOTº or ªMAX.
COLDº appears on the display.
When the ªMAX. COLDº is selected, the air intake is
automatically set to ªRECIRCULATED AIRº mode.
If manual fan speed control is desired ±

AIR CONDITIONING
230On some models, the air conditioning filters are
behind the central instrument panel.
The air conditioning filter may clog after long use. The
filter may need to be replaced if the air flow of the air
conditioner
and heater experiences extreme reductions
in operating efficiency, or if the windows become to fog
up easily.
To maintain the air conditioning efficiency, inspect and
replace the air conditioning filter according to the
maintenance schedule. (For scheduled maintenance
information, please refer to the ªOwner's Manual
Supplement/Maintenance Scheduleº.)
CAUTION
Be careful not to touch the hot heater radiator pipes.
20E208

STARTING AND DRIVING
283
2Overdrive switch
For selecting either a three±speed or four±speed
transmission.
When the cruise control is being used, even if you
downshift the transmission by turning off the
overdrive switch, engine braking will not be applied
because the cruise control is not cancelled. For the
operation to decrease the vehicle speed, see page
298.
3 Shift position indicator
The shift position is also displayed on the
instrument cluster.
P:Parking, engine starting and key removal
position
R: Reverse position
N: Neutral position
D: Normal driving (with overdrive on) position
2: Position for stronger engine braking
L: Position for maximum engine braking Correct use of the automatic transmission is
explained in the following parts.
(a) Overdrive switch
(b) Normal driving
(c) Using engine braking
(d) Using the ª2º and ªLº positions
(e) Backing up
(f) Parking
(g) Good driving practice
(h) Rocking your vehicle if stuck
(i) If you cannot shift the selector lever out of ªPº
position

STARTING AND DRIVING
289
To use the braking power of the engine, downshift the
transmission in the way described below:
1
Push the overdrive switch. (This is effective only
when you are driving in the ªDº position.) The ªO/D
OFFº indicator light in the instrument cluster will
come on and the transmission will downshift to the
third gear.
When the cruise control is being used, even if you
downshift the transmission by pushing and
releasing the overdrive switch, engine braking will
not be applied because the cruise control is not
cancelled. If you need to decrease the vehicle
speed, see page 298.
2 Shift into the ª2º position. The transmission will
downshift to the second gear when the vehicle
speed is lower than 120 km/h (75 mph) and
stronger engine braking will be enabled.
3Shift into the ªLº position. The transmission will
downshift to the first gear when the vehicle speed
is lower than 55 km/h (34 mph) and maximum
engine braking will be enabled.
CAUTION
Be careful when downshifting on a slippery surface.
The abrupt change in engine speed could cause the
vehicle to spin or skid.

STARTING AND DRIVING
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Turning on the system
31L013
To operate the cruise control, push the main switch. This
turns the system on. The indicator light in the instrument
cluster shows that you can now set your desired cruising
speed. Another push on the switch will turn the system
completely off.
When the ignition key is turned off, the main switch is
also automatically turned off. To use the cruise control
again, push the main switch again to turn it on.
CAUTION
To avoid accidental cruise control engagement, keep
the main switch off when not using the cruise control.