2002 Lexus ES 300 Owners Manual - Page 35

KEYS AND DOORS If the vehicle is subjected to a severe frontal, rear or side impact with the ignition switch turned to the "ON" position, all doors will unlock automatically after a few seconds. Locking with power door lock switch CAUTION Before driving, make sure the doors are closed and locked, especially when small children are in the vehicle. Along with the proper use of seat belts, locking the doors helps prevent the driver and passengers from being thrown out from the vehicle during an accident. It also helps prevent the doors from being opened unintentionally. " 1 Lock 2 Unlock To lock all the doors simultaneously, push the power door lock switch on the front side. Pushing on the rear side will unlock them. The same switch is also located on the front passenger's side. 21