2000 Lexus ES300 Owner's Manuals (in English)

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SERVICE PROCEDURES AND
SPECIFICATIONS
Body
Specifications471
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SPECIFICATIONS
± DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHTOverall length
Overall width
Overall height
Wheelbase
Tread ± Front ± Rear
Vehicle capacity weight (occupants + luggage)
4830 mm (190.2 in.)
1790 mm (

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PROTECTING YOUR VEHICLEFROM CORROSION
Proper care of your Lexus can help ensure long±term
corrosion prevention.
The most common causes of corrosion to your
vehicle are:
The accumulation of

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To help prevent corrosion on your Lexus, follow
these guidelines:
Keep your vehicle clean by regular washing. 
 In
addition, observe the following points.
 If you drive on salted roads in th

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WASHING AND WAXING
Washing your Lexus
Keep your vehicle clean by regular washing.
The following cases may cause weakness to the paint
or corrosion to the body and parts.  Wash your vehicle
as

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Plastic wheel ornaments:
  The plastic wheel
ornaments are damaged easily by organic substances.
If any organic substances splashes an ornament, be
sure to wash it off with water and check if

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Waxing your Lexus
Polishing and waxing is recommended to maintain
the original beauty of your Lexus finish.
Once a month or if the vehicle surface does not repel
water well, apply wax.
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