2001 Lexus ES300 key

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TRUNK LID
15E024
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.

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Internal trunk release handle
15E031
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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15E022

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.

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Never leave small children alone in the vehicle,
especially with the ignition key still inserted. They
could use the moon roof switches and get trapped in
the roof opening. Unattended children can be
involved in serious accidents.
 Never sit on top of the vehicle around the roof
opening.
 Never try jamming any part of your body to make the
jam protection function work intentionally.
 The jam protection function may not work if
something gets caught just before the moon roof
fully closed.

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1Unlock 2Lock 3Open
Pull down the center armrest in the rear seat. Pull
the lever of the armrest door and open the armrest
door.
Access to the trunk can be prevented by locking the
armrest door with the master key.
See ªLuggage stowage precautionsº on page 99 for
precautions to observe in loading luggage.
CAUTION
Be sure to close the door when the trunk storage
extension is not in use. Luggage or cargo in the trunk
may be thrown into the passenger compartment in a
sudden stop or crash resulting in injury.

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Power rear view mirror control
16E011

1Control switch 2Master switch
To adjust the power rear view mirror, first place the
master switch at ªLº (left) or ªRº (right), and push
the control switch on the desired side.
The power rear view mirror can be adjusted when the
key is in the ªACCº or ªONº position.
NOTICE
If ice should jam the mirror, do not operate thecontrol or scrape the mirror face. Use a sprayde±icer to free the mirror.

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Adjust the m
irror so that you can just see the rear of
your vehicle in the mirror.
Pushing the switch changes the mode between
ªAUTOº and ªDAYº.
The indicator comes on when the ªAUTOº mode is
selected.
ªDAYº mode: The mirror surface is normal.
ªAUTOº mode: If the mirror detects light from the
headlights of the vehicle behind you, the mirror
surface darkens slightly to reduce the reflected
light.
When the inside rear view mirror surface changes, the
driver's side outside rear view mirror surface will also
become darker.
When the ignition key is inserted and turned on, the
inside rear view mirror always turns on in the ªAUTOº
mode. When the outside air temperature is low, it may take a
little longer for the mirror to darken in response to the
detection of headlights.
CAUTION
Do not adjust the mirror while the vehicle is moving. It
may cause the driver to mishandle the vehicle and an
accident may occur resulting in death or serious
injuries.

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16E179
This indicator comes on when the ignition key is
turned to the ªACCº or ªONº position. It goes off
after about 6 seconds. This means the front seat belt
pretensioners are operating properly.
This warning light system monitors the airbag sensor
assembly, front airbag sensors, side airbag sensors,
front seat belt pretensioner assemblies, inflators,
warning light, interconnecting wiring and power sources.
(For details, see ªService reminder indicators and
warning buzzersº on page 60 for instructions.)