2001 Lexus ES300 open hood

For detailed information, refer to the description given in each section\
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PICTORIAL INDEX
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1 Door lock switch and power windowswitches 28, 42 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2 Power rear view mirror control switches 132 . . . . . .
3 Side vents 232
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4 Instrument panel light control 69
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5 Headlight, turn signal and fog light switch 31 . . . . .
6 Wiper and washer switch 36
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7 Ignition switch 279
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8 Emergency flasher switch 48
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9 Clock 81
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10 Car audio 238
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11 Security indicator light 12, 211
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12 Automatic air conditioning controls 217
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13 Glove box/CD automatic changer 85/256
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14 Automatic transmission selector lever 284
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15 Ashtray 81
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16 Electronic modulated suspension
control switch 301 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
17 Seat heater switches 49
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18 Vehicle skid control system off switch
or Traction control system off switch 301, 305 . . . . .
19 Cruise control switch 297
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20 Trunk lid opener 105
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21 Fuel filler door opener 108
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22 Parking brake 281
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23 Hood lock release lever 102
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24 Auxiliary box 96
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EXTERIOR EQUIPMENT
102
HOOD
15E016
1. To open the hood, pull the hood lock release lever
under the instrument panel. The hood will spring up
slightly.
15E023
2. Insert your fingers under the hood, push up the
auxiliary catch lever and lift the hood.

EXTERIOR EQUIPMENT
103
Before
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.

THEFT DETERRENT
212If you lock them with wireless remote control, the parking
lights and tail lights flash once.
The flashing indicator light will change to stay on when
all the doors, trunk and hood are closed and locked.
3. After 30 seconds, the indicator starts flashing
and the system is set.
Cancelling the system
When
you unlock any door or trunk using an ignition
key or wireless remote control, the system is
cancelled.
If you unlock any door or trunk with wireless remote
control, the parking lights and tail lights flash twice.
Activating the system
The alarm sounds for 60 seconds if any of the following
are operated:

Unlocking any door or trunk without using an ignition
key or wireless remote control.

Opening the hood forcibly.

Reconnecting the battery.
If any door is unlocked and the ignition key is not in the
ignition switch during the alarm sounding, the door is
automatically locked. To stop the alarm: Use either of the following methods.


Unlock the door or trunk using an ignition key or
wireless remote control.

Turn the ignition switch on.
Testing the system
1. Open all the windows.
2. Set the system as described above.
The front doors should be locked with the ignition key or
wireless remote control. Be sure to wait until the
indicator light starts flashing.
3. Unlock one of the doors from the inside.
The system should activate the alarm.
4. Unlock any of the doors with a key or the wireless
remote control to cancel the system.
5. Repeat this operation for the other doors and
hood.
When testing the hood, also check that the system is
activated when the battery terminal is disconnected and
then reconnected.
If the system does not work properly, have it checked by
your Lexus dealer.