2001 Lexus ES300 door lock

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To turn on the interior light, slide the switch.
With the switch in the ªDOORº position, the light comes
on when any of the doors are opened. After all the doors
are closed, the light remains on for about 15 seconds
and then goes out.
However, in the following cases, the light goes out
immediately:
1. All the doors are closed when the ignition key is in
ªACCº or ªONº position.
2. The ignition key is turned to ªACCº or ªONº when the
light is still on.
3. All the doors are locked when the light is still on.
4. One door is closed with the lock button pushed in
while the other doors are locked.
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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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 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 106 for further information.
For the CD automatic changer, see page 256.
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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GARAGE DOOR OPENER
The garage door opener (HomeLinkUniversal
Transceiver) is manufactured under license from
HomeLink
 and can be programmed to operate
garage doors, gates, entry doors, door locks, home
lighting systems, and security systems, etc.
(a) Programming the HomeLink
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 1Indicator light 2 Buttons
The HomeLink in your vehicle has 3 buttons and
you can store one program for each button.
To ensure correct programming into the HomeLink
,
install a new battery in the hand±held transmitter prior to
programming.

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6. Test the operation of the HomeLink
 by pressing the
newly programmed button. Check to see if the
gate/device operates correctly.
7. Repeat steps 1 through 6 for each remaining
HomeLink
 button to program another device.
Programming other devices
To program other devices such as home security
systems, home door locks or lighting, contact your
authorized Lexus dealer for assistance.
Reprogramming a button
Individual HomeLink buttons cannot be erased,
however, to reprogram a single button, follow the
procedure ªProgramming the HomeLink
º.
(b) Operating the HomeLink
To operate the HomeLink, press the appropriate
HomeLink button to activate the programmed device.
The HomeLink indicator light should come on. The
HomeLink continues to send the signal for up to 20
seconds as long as the button is pressed.
(c) Erasing the entire HomeLink
memory (all three programs)
To erase all previously programmed codes at one time,
press and hold down the 2 outside buttons for 20
seconds until the indicator light flashes.
If you sell your vehicle, be sure to erase the programs
stored in the HomeLink
 memory.

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Internal trunk release handle
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If a person is locked in the trunk, pull down the
phosphorescent handle (illuminated for a while) on
the inside of trunk lid in case of emergency to open
the trunk lid.
The handle illuminating time depends on the intensity of
the light thrown on the handle.
CAUTION
Always lock the trunk lid and all doors, and keep
away the vehicle keys out of children's reaches.
 Never leave children unattended in the vehicle.
Unsupervised children may lock themselves in the
vehicle or trunk and suffer serious injuries or death.

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CAUTION
Do not smoke, cause sparks or allow open flames
when refuelling. The fumes are flammable.
 When opening the cap, do not remove the cap
quickly. In hot weather, fuel under pressure could
cause injury by spraying out of the filler neck if the
cap is suddenly removed.
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2. To remove the fuel tank cap, turn the cap slowly
counterclockwise, then pause slightly before
removing it. The removed cap can be stored on the
back side of the fuel filler door.
It is not unusual to hear a slight swoosh when the cap is
opened. When installing the cap, turn the cap clockwise
until you hear a click.
If the cap is not tightened securely, the malfunction
indicator lamp comes on. Make sure the cap is tightened
securely.
The indicator lamp goes off after driving several times.
If the indicator lamp does not go off, contact your Lexus
dealer as soon as possible.

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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 cl ose 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.