2000 Lexus ES300 lock

INTERIOR EQUIPMENT
80For easy access to the ignition switch, the ignition
switch light comes on when any of the doors are
opened.
The light remains on for about 15 seconds and goes out
after all the doors are closed. However, the light goes
out immediately when all the doors are locked or the
ignition key is in the ªACCº or ªONº position.

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CLOCK
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The digital clock indicates the time with the ignition
key at the ªACCº or ªONº position. To reset the
hour, press the ªHº button. To reset the minutes,
press the ªMº button. To adjust the time to the
nearest hour, press the ª:00º button.
For example, if the ª:00º button is pressed when the time
is between 9:30 ± 9:59 or between 10:01 ± 10:29, the
time will change to 10:00.
With the tail lights on, the brightness of the time
indication will be reduced.
If the electrical power source has been disconnected
from the clock, the time display will automatically be set
to 1:00 (one o'clock).CIGARETTE LIGHTER ANDASHTRAY

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1Unlock 2Open 3Lock
To open the glove box door, pull the lever. To lock
the glove box door, insert the master key and turn it
clockwise.
With the tail lights on, the glove box light will come on
when the glove box door is open.
The trunk lid opener main switch is installed inside the
glove box. See page 105 for further information.
For the CD automatic changer, see page 254.
CAUTION
To reduce the chance of injury in case of an accident or
a sudden stop, always keep the glove box door closed
while driving.

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REAR CONSOLE BOX
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1Upper tray 2Console box
To access the upper tray, push the lock release
button and raise the lid. To access the console box,
pull up the lock release lever and raise the lid.
CAUTION
To reduce the chance of injury in case of an accident or
a sudden stop, always keep the rear console box closed
while driving.

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FLOOR MAT
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Use a floor mat of the correct size.
If the floor carpet and floor mat have a hole, then it is
designed for use with a locking clip. Fix the floor mat with
locking clip into the hole in the floor carpet.

EXTERIOR EQUIPMENT
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HOOD
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1. To open the hood, pull the hood lock release lever
under the instrument panel. The hood will spring up
slightly.
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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.

EXTERIOR EQUIPMENT
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TRUNK LID
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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.