Lexus ES300 (1997 year). Manual — part 5

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INTERIOR

INSTRUMENT PANEL, SWITCH LAYOUT AND EQUIPMENT

A two-tone parting line is used to give the upper portion a sense of agility and freedom, and the lower
portion a sense of snugness and lower center of gravity.

The switches, the audio system, and the heater control panel are functionally laid out, thus improving their
eases of use.

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COMBINATION METER

An electronic analog meter with superb visibility and high-tech appearance is used as well as in the LS400.

When the ignition switch is off, the meter panel is fully blacked out, giving a strong high-tech impression
and a remote image from ordinary analog meters.

An electronic twin-trip meter and an electronic odometer are used for convenience and good visibility.

AIR CONDITIONING

An ECU controlled automatic air conditioning system which has sufficient heating and cooling capacity
as well as low fan noise is used.

The control panel is an easy-to-use dial and push button type panel.

The temperature and air flow status, etc. are displayed in the center of the air conditioner control panel,
making adjustment and checking easy.

An outside temperature display function is provided.

The air conditioner ECU has a self-diagnosis function to increase serviceability.

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AUDIO SYSTEM

An AM/FM multiplex ETR (Electronic Turning Radio) with cassette deck is standard, and a CD (Compact
Disc) player with an automatic changer is available as an option. This CD auto changer is built into the
glove box and accommodates 6 discs at the same time.

A 7-speaker system provides high quality sound across all ranges.

A diversity rear window imprinted antenna system is provided.

Layout of Audio System

Specifications

Components

Specifications

Audio Unit

AM/FM ETR with Cassette

Deck and CD Auto Changer
(OPT)

Separate Power Amplifier

CD Auto Changer

Takes up to 6 Compact Discs.
Use 12 cm (4.7 in.) discs only.

Power Amplifier

35W (Max.) x 2 Channel (For Front Speakers)
35W (Max.) x 2 Channel (For Rear Speakers)
55W (Max.) x 1 Channel (For Woofer)

Full Range Speaker

Fr: 160 mm (6.3 in.), 35W, 2 Pieces
Rr: 140 mm (5.5 in.), 35W, 2 Pieces.

Tweeter

13 mm (0.5 in.), 35W, 2 Pieces

Woofer

200 mm (7.9 in.) with Box, 60W, 1 Piece

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SRS AIRBAG AND SEAT BELT PRETENSIONER

As standard equipment, there is an SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner for the driver and the front
passenger.

This is a supplemental restraint system which activates in the event of a frontal collision, if the shock is
higher than a predetermined value. The airbags help to protect the head and chest from secondary impacts
and injuries.

The pretensioners take the emergency locking concept one step further. When they sense the impact of severe
frontal collision, they instantly rewind the seat belt.

TILT STEERING

The tilt steering is standard on all models.

The steering wheel position can be changed to any of 6 positions.

POWER WINDOW SYSTEM

A power window system is standard equipment. The power window system includes one-touch auto down
and key-off operation functions. The one-touch auto down function automatically opens the driver’s side
window fully. The key-off operation function makes it possible to operate the power windows for
approximately 45 seconds after the ignition key is turned to the ACC or LOCK position, if the front doors
are not opened.