Lexus ES300 (1997 year). Service manual — part 6

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INTERIOR

DOOR LOCK CONTROL SYSTEM

The door lock control system with 2-step unlock function is standard equipment. With the 2-step function,
turning the key once in the driver’s door unlocks the driver’s door only. Turning it twice unlocks all the
doors.

A key confinement prevention function is provided. When the door is opened and the door lock button
is locked with the key still inserted in the ignition key cylinder, the key confinement prevention
mechanism immediately turns the door lock button to UNLOCK. This prevents the key from being
inadvertently locked inside the vehicle.

WIRELESS DOOR LOCK REMOTE CONTROL SYSTEM

The multi-function type wireless door lock remote control system is standard equipment. With the
wireless door lock remote control system, all the doors can be locked and unlocked by signals emitted
by the transmitter.

A 2-step unlock function is provided. When the unlock switch of the transmitter is pressed once, only the
driver’s door is unlocked. When it is pressed twice, all the doors are unlocked.

A trunk lid opener function is provided. The trunk lid can be opened by pressing the trunk lid opener
switch of the transmitter.

Operation verification light and beeper function is provided. This makes it possible to check the operating
condition of the wireless door lock from the outside of the vehicle.

A panic switch is provided in the transmitter to force the theft deterrent system siren to operate.

A wireless door lock ECU with EEPROM (Electrical Erasable Programmable ROM) is used so that the
transmitter recognition code can be easily reprogrammed.

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THEFT DETERRENT SYSTEM

A theft deterrent system is used to prevent vehicle theft. When the system is set, the horn, headlights and
taillights operate if the door, hood or trunk is forcibly opened.

ILLUMINATED ENTRY SYSTEM

An illuminated entry system is standard equipment. This system makes it easy to let the ES300 in and
out at night, etc.

The illuminated entry system turns on the dome light and ignition key illumination for 15 seconds after
either door is closed when passengers am entering or leaving the vehicle. While these lights are on for
15 seconds, if the ignition switch is turned to the ACC or ON position, or if all doors am locked, the dome
light and ignition key illumination go off immediately.

CELLULAR MOBILE TELEPHONE

A cellular mobile telephone system is available as a dealer option. There are 2 types of operations to
choose from; a hand-set telephone or a portable phone.

A mobile telephone antenna is imprinted on the rear window for improving looks and enhancing rear
vision of rear field.

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KEY REMINDER SYSTEM

All vehicles have a key reminder system as standard equipment. When the ignition key is left inserted in
the ignition key cylinder at ACC or LOCK position and the driver’s door is opened, this system sounds a
warning tone to remind the driver to remove the ignition key.

ELECTRIC FUEL LID AND TRUNK OPENER

An electric fuel lid and trunk opener switch are
located on the lower left part of the instrument
panel.

A trunk opener cancel switch is provided in the
glove box.

CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM

The cruise control system is standard equipment. The main switch and control switch are on a single lever,
which is installed on the steering column and can be operated easily.

OVERHEAD CONSOLE

An overhead console is provided in front of the map lamp to store a garage door opener transmitter. This
console is constructed to enable the operation of a transmitter in its stored state.

Also, by changing its cover, the console can be used to store a pair of sunglasses.

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SUN VISOR

An extension plate has been added to reduce
glare coming into the vehicle from the side.

CUP HOLDER

A push open type cup holder is located in the front of the rear console box. 2 cup holders for rear passenger
are located in the rear of the rear console.

POWER OUTLET

A power outlet is provided in the bottom of the
console box. The power outlet can be used to
supply power to various car accessories.