1997 Lexus ES 300 Owners Manual
1997 Lexus ES 300 Manual
1997 Lexus ES 300 manual content summary:
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growing group of value-conscious people who drive Lexus vehicles. We are proud of the advanced engineering and quality construction of each vehicle we build. This Owner's Manual explains the features of your new Lexus. Please read it and follow the instructions carefully so that you can enjoy many - 1997 Lexus ES 300 | Owners Manual - Page 2
/sequential multiport fuel injection system, cruise control system, anti-lock brake system and SRS airbag system, be sure to check with your Lexus dealer for precautionary measures or special instructions regarding installation. Accessories, spare parts and modification of your Lexus A wide variety - 1997 Lexus ES 300 | Owners Manual - Page 3
as the engine not starting or getting a flat tire, etc. If such a problem occurs, check the contents of this Owner's Manual and follow the instructions given. 1. Keys and doors 2. Switches 3. Gauges, meters and service reminder indicators 4. Interior equipment 5. Exterior equipment 6. Comfort - 1997 Lexus ES 300 | Owners Manual - Page 4
or must not do in order to avoid or reduce the risk of damage to your Lexus and its equipment. Your Lexus Owner's Manual provides you with a considerable amount of information. To use this information most effectively, please take the time to familiarize yourself with the contents and use of the - 1997 Lexus ES 300 | Owners Manual - Page 5
BASIC OPERATION QUICK REFERENCE Driver's seat Steering wheel Automatic transmission Headlight and turn signal switch Wiper switch 2 2 3 4 5 1 - 1997 Lexus ES 300 | Owners Manual - Page 6
BASIC OPERATION-QUICK REFERENCE 1. DRIVER'S SEAT 2. STEERING WHEEL S TILT STEERING WHEEL To tilt the steering wheel up or down to the desired angle: 1. Pull the lever up while holding the steering wheel. 2. Push or pull the steering wheel to the desired angle. 3. Release the lever. 2 - 1997 Lexus ES 300 | Owners Manual - Page 7
BASIC OPERATION-QUICK REFERENCE 3. AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Note: When the cruise control is being used, even if you downshift the transmission by turning off the overdrive switch, engine braking will not be applied because the cruise control is not cancelled. For the operation to decrease the - 1997 Lexus ES 300 | Owners Manual - Page 8
BASIC OPERATION-QUICK REFERENCE 4. HEADLIGHT AND TURN SIGNAL SWITCH S HEADLIGHT SWITCH (FOR U.S.A.) S HEADLIGHT SWITCH (FOR CANADA) With the ignition OFF With the engine started and parking brake released 4 - 1997 Lexus ES 300 | Owners Manual - Page 9
BASIC OPERATION-QUICK REFERENCE 5. WIPER SWITCH S TURN SIGNAL SWITCH 5 - 1997 Lexus ES 300 | Owners Manual - Page 10
BASIC OPERATION-QUICK REFERENCE 6 - 1997 Lexus ES 300 | Owners Manual - Page 11
alcohol coolant.) For checking the engine coolant, see page 204. S Automatic transmission: Fluid type - Automatic transmission fluid D-II or DEXRONRIII (DEXRONRII) Tire information: See page 210 through 216 for detailed information. Tire pressure: Tire size: P205/65R15 92V cold tires kPa (kgf/cm2 - 1997 Lexus ES 300 | Owners Manual - Page 12
SECTION 1-3 28 28 29 30 30 35 INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Gauges, meters and service reminder indicators Fuel gauge Engine coolant temperature gauge Tachometer Odometer and trip meter Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers Instrument panel light control 27 - 1997 Lexus ES 300 | Owners Manual - Page 13
AND SERVICE REMINDER INDICATORS FUEL GAUGE See the inner back cover for fuel capacity and recommended fuel selection. ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE GAUGE " Low fuel level warning light The gauge is displayed when the ignition switch is on and indicates the approximate quantity of fuel remaining - 1997 Lexus ES 300 | Owners Manual - Page 14
GAUGES, METERS, AND SERVICE REMINDER INDICATORS S Idling for a long period with the air conditioning on in stop-and-go traffic. TACHOMETER S Towing a trailer. NOTICE S Do not remove the thermostat in the engine cooling system as this may cause the engine to overheat. The thermostat is designed to - 1997 Lexus ES 300 | Owners Manual - Page 15
SERVICE REMINDER INDICATORS AND WARNING BUZZERS " "ODO/TRIP" knob This meter displays the odometer and two trip meters. To change the mode indication, push the "ODO/TRIP" knob briefly. Each time , you can use one meter to calculate the fuel economy and the other to measure the distance on each - 1997 Lexus ES 300 | Owners Manual - Page 16
light to come on, check that the parking brake is fully released. If the brake fluid is low ...At a safe place, test your brakes by starting and stopping. (g) Take vehicle to Lexus dealer. or Take vehicle to Lexus dealer. (h) (i) Close all doors. (j) (k) Replace bulb. Take vehicle to Lexus - 1997 Lexus ES 300 | Owners Manual - Page 17
SRS Airbag Warning Light S If the belt is O.K., there is a problem somewhere in the charging system. The engine ignition will continue to operate, however, until the battery is discharged. Turn off the air conditioning, blower, radio, etc., and drive directly to the nearest Lexus dealer or repair - 1997 Lexus ES 300 | Owners Manual - Page 18
52 for instructions.) c. There is a problem somewhere in your engine or automatic transmission electrical system. If it comes on while you are dtiving in case c., have your vehicle checked/repaired by your Lexas dealer as soon as possible. (h) "ABS" Warning Light NOTICE Do not drive the vehicle - 1997 Lexus ES 300 | Owners Manual - Page 19
or more of the tail lights are burned out. If it comes on when the brake pedal is depressed, one or more stop lights are burned out. Have defective bulbs replaced as soon as possible. How to check all the service reminder indicators (except the low fuel level warning light): 1. Apply the parking - 1997 Lexus ES 300 | Owners Manual - Page 20
panel lights, turn the knob. 5. Turn the ignition key to "START". The following service reminder indicators should come on. If any service reminder indicator or warning buzzer does not function, either the bulb is burned out or circuit is in need of repair. Have it checked by your Lexus dealer - 1997 Lexus ES 300 | Owners Manual - Page 21
GAUGES, METERS AND SERVICE REMINDER INDICATORS 36 - 1997 Lexus ES 300 | Owners Manual - Page 22
angle.") § Be careful not to damage the belt webbing or hardware. Take care that they do not get caught or pinched in the seat or doors. § Inspect the belt system periodically. Check for cuts, fraying, and loose parts. Damaged parts should be replaced. Do not disassemble or modify the system. 63 - 1997 Lexus ES 300 | Owners Manual - Page 23
COMFORT ADJUSTMENT - 1997 Lexus ES 300 | Owners Manual - Page 24
low as possible on your hips - not on your waist. Adjust it to a snug fit by pulling the shoulder portion upward through the latch plate. " Front seat belts only Adjust the shoulder anchor position to your size. To raise the anchor position, push the anchor up. To lower the anchor position, support - 1997 Lexus ES 300 | Owners Manual - Page 25
. Seat belt extender If the front or rear outside seat belts cannot be fastened securely because it is not long enough, a personalized seat extender is available from your Lexus dealer free of charge. Please contact your local Lexus dealer so that the dealer can order the proper required length for - 1997 Lexus ES 300 | Owners Manual - Page 26
, not on the seat belt. This helps prevent damage to the vehicle interior and extender itself. When not in use, remove the extender and store in the vehicle for future use. Front seat belt pretensioners ! £ CAUTION The driver and front passenger's seat belts are equipped with a pretensioner - 1997 Lexus ES 300 | Owners Manual - Page 27
Do not modify, remove or strike the front seat belt retractor assemblies or surrounding area. Doing any of these may cause sudden operation of the front seat belt pretensioners or disable the system, which could result in personal injury. Failure to follow these instructions can result in severe - 1997 Lexus ES 300 | Owners Manual - Page 28
seat belts to help preventing or reduce injury by inflating, in order to decrease the likelihood of the driver's or front passenger's head or chest directly hitting the steering wheel warning light system monitors the front airbag sensors, center airbag sensor assembly, inflators, warning light, interconnecting - 1997 Lexus ES 300 | Owners Manual - Page 29
COMFORT ADJUSTMENT For the safety of all occupants, be sure to always wear seat belts. The SRS airbag system is designed to activate in response to a severe frontal impact within the shaded subjected to a side or rear impact, if it rolls over, or if it is involved in a low-speed frontal collision. - 1997 Lexus ES 300 | Owners Manual - Page 30
sudden braking or a collision occurs, they may be thrown forward. To obtain maximum protection in an accident, the driver and all passengers in the vehicle should always wear their seat belts when driving because death or serious injuries can result to unrestrained occupants. For instructions and - 1997 Lexus ES 300 | Owners Manual - Page 31
airbag could cause death or serious injury to the child. For instructions concerning the installation of a child restraint system, see "Child restraint" on page 76. ¦ Never put a rear-facing child restraint system in the front seat because the force of the rapid inflation of the passenger airbag - 1997 Lexus ES 300 | Owners Manual - Page 32
belt. ¨ Do not allow a child to stand up, or to kneel on the front passenger seat. The airbag inflates with considerable speed and force; the child may be killed or seriously injured. ¨ Do not hold a child on your lap or in your arms. Use a child restraint system in the rear seat. For instructions - 1997 Lexus ES 300 | Owners Manual - Page 33
Lexus dealer. Such changes can interfere with proper operation of the SRS airbag system in some cases. © Installation of electronic items such as a mobile two-way radio not modify or remove any wiring, such as the steering wheel column cover, front passenger airbag cover, front passenger airbag, or - 1997 Lexus ES 300 | Owners Manual - Page 34
to service the vehicle. The light does not come on when the ignition key is turned to the "ACC" or "ON" position, or remains on. The light comes on while driving. In the following cases, contact your Lexus dealer as soon as possible: The SRS airbags have been inflated. The front part of - 1997 Lexus ES 300 | Owners Manual - Page 35
wheel or front passenger airbag cover (shaded in the illustration) is scratched, cracked, or otherwise damaged. ! CAUTION NOTICE Do not disconnect the battery cables before contacting your Lexus in the rear seat and must be restrained using the vehicle's seat belt. See "Seat belts" on page 63 - 1997 Lexus ES 300 | Owners Manual - Page 36
on the seat with either the lap or the lap portion of the lap/shoulder belt. You must carefully consult the manufacturer's instructions which properly restrained in the rear seat than in the front seat. Never install of rear-facing child restraint system on the front seat. In the event of an - 1997 Lexus ES 300 | Owners Manual - Page 37
not provide any of the necessary parts, you can purchase the following items from your Lexus dealer. (Part No. 04731-22012) CRS installation seat (B) Convertible seat (C) Booster seat Install the child restraint system following the instructions provided by its manufacturer. (A) Infant seat (Part - 1997 Lexus ES 300 | Owners Manual - Page 38
COMFORT ADJUSTMENT (B) Convertible seat INSTALLATION WITH 3-POINT TYPE SEAT BELT (A) Infant seat installation (C) Booster seat An infant seat is used in rear-facing position only. 79 - 1997 Lexus ES 300 | Owners Manual - Page 39
-facing child restraint system in the front seat because the force of the rapid inflation of the passenger airbag can cause death or serious injury to the child. 1. Run the center lap belt through or around the infant seat following the instructions provided by its manufacturer and inserting the - 1997 Lexus ES 300 | Owners Manual - Page 40
the child restraint system in different diractions to be sure it is secure. Follow all the installation instructions provided by its manufacturer. 3. While pressing the infant seat firmly against the seat cushion and seatback, let the shoulder belt retract as far as it will go to hold the infant - 1997 Lexus ES 300 | Owners Manual - Page 41
COMFORT ADJUSTMENT (B) Convertible seat installation 4. To remove the infant seat, press the buckle-release button and allow the belt to retract completely. The belt will move freely and be ready to work for an adult or older child passenger. A convertible seat is used in forward-facing and rear- - 1997 Lexus ES 300 | Owners Manual - Page 42
airbag can cause death or serious injury to the child. S A forward-facing child restraint system should be put on the front seat only when it is unavoidable. Always move the seat as far back as possible, because the force of the deploying airbag could cause death or serious injury to the child. 83 - 1997 Lexus ES 300 | Owners Manual - Page 43
coins, clips, etc. in the buckle as this may prevent you from properly latching the tab and buckle. If the seat belt does not function normally, immediately conact your Lexus dealer. Do not use the seat until the seat belt is fixed. It cannot protect an adult occupant or your child from injury. 84 - 1997 Lexus ES 300 | Owners Manual - Page 44
convertible seat firmly against the seat cushion and seatback, tighten the lap belt by pulling its free end to hold the convertible seat securely. ! CAUTION Push and pull the child restraint system in different directions to be sure it is secure. Follow all the installation instructions provided - 1997 Lexus ES 300 | Owners Manual - Page 45
COMFORT ADJUSTMENT (C) Booster seat installation 4. To remove the convertible seat, press the buckle-release button and allow the bed to retract completely. The belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or older child passenger. A booster seat is used in forward-facing position - 1997 Lexus ES 300 | Owners Manual - Page 46
or around the booster seat and child following the instructions provided by its manufacturer and insert the tab into the buckle. Make sure the shoulder belt is correctly across the child's shoulder and that the lap belt is positioned as low as possible on child's hips. See "Seat belts" on page 63 - 1997 Lexus ES 300 | Owners Manual - Page 47
latching the tab and buckle. If the seat belt does not function normally, immediately contact your Lexus dealer. Do not use the seat until the seat belt is fixed. It cannot protect an adult occupant or your child from injury. 2. To remove the child restraint system, press the buckle-release - 1997 Lexus ES 300 | Owners Manual - Page 48
use of a top strap, latch the hook onto the anchor bracket and tighten the top strap. See the following instructions to install the anchor bracket. " Center 314.6 mm (13.4 in.) 92 mm (3.6 in.) shown above. 2. Make a hole in the covering directly above the hole in the filler panel. 89 - 1997 Lexus ES 300 | Owners Manual - Page 49
POSITION MEMORY SYSTEM The micro computer can memorize the position if the driver's seat. Two different driving position profiles can be entered into the computer's memory. Recording a driving position in the computer's memory can only be done when the ignition key is in the "ON" position and - 1997 Lexus ES 300 | Owners Manual - Page 50
"P" position All parts of the memorized positions can be activated. However, if the brake pedal is being depressed, the seat position will not change. S Key not in ignition switch and within 30 seconds of opening driver's door. The memorized position can be activated. If any driving postiion memory - 1997 Lexus ES 300 | Owners Manual - Page 51
CAUTION S Do not start the vehicle while the adjustments are being made. S Take care not to selectthe wrong button, or the seat could strike the rear passenger or hit yuor body against the steering wheel. If this happens, you can stop the movement by pressing another driving position memory switch
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FOREWORD
TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION
Welcome to the growing group of value–conscious people who drive Lexus vehicles. We are
proud of the advanced engineering and quality construction of each vehicle we build.
This Owner’s Manual explains the features of your new Lexus. Please read it and follow the
instructions carefully so that you can enjoy many years of safe motoring.
When it comes to service, remember that your Lexus dealer knows your vehicle best and
is interested in your complete satisfaction. Your Lexus dealer will provide quality mainte-
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Please refer to the separate “Owner’s Guide” or “Owner’s Manual Supplement”.
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