2000 Lexus ES300 Owner's Manuals (in English)

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The engine immobiliser system is a theft prevention
system. When you insert the key in the ignition
switch, the transponder chip in the key's head
transmits an electronic code to the vehicle. The
engine will start, only when the electronic code in
the chip corresponds to the registered ID code for
the vehicle.
The system is automatically set when the key is
removed from the ignition switch. At this time, the
security indicator light flashes. When you insert the key
in the ignition switch, the security indicator light goes out
and the system is canceled automatically, which
enables the engine to start.
For your Lexus dealer to make you a new key with
built±in transponder chip, your dealer will need your key
number and master key. However, there is a limit to the
number of additional keys your Lexus dealer can make
for you. If you make your own duplicate key, you will not be
able to cancel the system or start the engine.
For vehicles sold in U.S.A.
FCC ID: MOZ RI±4ETY MADE IN JAPAN
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC
Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) This device may not cause
harmful interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired
operation.

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CAUTION
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by
the party responsible for compliance could void the
user's authority to operate the equipment.
For vehicles sold in CanadaThis device complies with RSS±210 of Industry
Canada.
Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) This device may not cause
interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference, including interference that may
cause undesired operation of the device.
WIRELESS REMOTE CONTROL
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1Locking the doors and sounding an alarm
2Indicator light
3Unlocking the trunk lid
4Unlocking the doors
When you operate any button on the key, push it slowly
and surely.
The operational range of the wireless remote control is
approximately 1 meter (3 ft.). The effective range may
vary with different conditions. To activate the wireless
remote control without fail, do it approximately 1 meter
(3 ft.) from your Lexus. In the following cases, the battery in the key may be
discharged. If this is a case, replace it using a special
screwdriver.

The remote control does not work.
 The operational range of wireless remote control
becomes extremely short.
 The indicator light on the key is dimmed or does not
come on.
For the replacement of the battery, see ªReplacing the
batteryº on page 22. You can also have the battery of the
key replaced by your Lexus dealer.
If you lose the wireless key, contact your Lexus dealer
as soon as possible to avoid the possibility of theft, or an
accident. (See ªIf you lose your keys or lock yourself outº
on page 371.)
You can use up to 4 wireless remote control keys for the
same vehicle. Contact your Lexus dealer for detailed
information.
The wireless remote control key is an electronic
component. Observe the following instructions in
order not to cause damage to the key.
 Do not leave the wireless remote control key on
places where the temperature becomes high such as
on the dashboard.
 Do not disassemble it.
 Avoid knocking it hard against other objects or

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 Avoid putting it in water.
Locking/Unlocking the doors
When you push the ªLOCKº button on the key
briefly, all the doors can be locked from outside the
vehicle.
At this time, one beep sounds and the parking lights and
tail lights flash once. However, when you push the
ªLOCKº button with any door not closed securely, the
buzzer sounds for 10 seconds. To stop the buzzer, close
all the doors securely or push the ªUNLOCKº button. If
the key is in the ignition switch, locking cannot be done.
Make sure all the doors are locked when you leave the
vehicle. Push the ªLOCKº button once again.
NOTICE
Do not push the ªLOCKº button any longer than 2 to 3 seconds. Pushing the button longeractivates an alarm. For details, see page 19.
When you push the ªUNLOCKº button, the driver's
door is unlocked. Pushing that button once again
within 3 seconds from the first push, all other doors
are also unlocked.

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At this time, two beeps sounds and the parking lights and
tail lights flash twice. Together with the activation of
unlocking, the interior light comes on for 15 seconds if
the interior light switch is in ªDOORº position. However,
this f
unction does not work when the ignition key is in the
ªONº position. For further information, see ªInterior lightº
on page 75.
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.
Even if the ªLOCKº or ªUNLOCKº switch is kept pressed
in, the locking or unlocking operation is not repeated.
Release the button and then push again.

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1Louder 2Off
When you push any button on the key, the vehicle
sounds one beep when the doors are locked by remote
control, and two beeps when the doors are unlocked.
You can adjust the beep loudness with the knob under
the instrument panel. Turning the knob clockwise
increases the volume and turning it counterclockwise
until it stops turns the buzzer off.

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Unlocking the trunk lid
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When you keep the button pushed for about 1
second, you can unlock the trunk lid. One beep
sounds.
This function does not work when the ignition key is in
the ªONº position.Sounding an alarm
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20When you push the ªPANICº button for about 2 to 3
seconds, an alarm sounds to deter any person
trying to break into or damage your vehicle.
If you want to stop the alarm, push any button.
This function does not work when the ignition key is in
the ªONº position.
This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on,
the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following
measures:
± Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
± Increase the separation between the
equipment and receiver.
± Connect the equipment into an outlet on a
circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
± Consult the dealer or an experienced radio /
TV technician for help.