Lexus ES250 2001, ES300 2001, ES330 2001, ES350 2001 Owner Manual
FRONT SEATS
Front seat precautions
SECTION 1 –
INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
Comfort adjustment
Front seats 117. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Trunk storage extension 124. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Head restraints 126. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tilt steering wheell 129. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Outside rear view mirrors 130. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Inside rear view mirror 134. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seat belts 136. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SRS airbags 152. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Child restraint 175. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Driving position memory system 204. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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CAUTION
The SRS side airbags are installed in the driver and front
passenger seats, observe the following precautions.
Do not lean over the front door when the vehicle is in
use. The side airbag inflates with considerable speed
and force; you may be killed or severely injured.
Do not use accessories for the seats which cover the
parts where the side airbags inflate. Such
accessories may prevent the side airbags from
activating correctly, causing death or serious injury.
Do not modify or replace the seats or upholstery of
the front seats with the side airbags. Such changes
may disable the system or cause the side airbags to
inflate accidentally, resulting in death or serious
injury. Consult your Lexus dealer if you insist on
modifications of this kind.
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Seat adjustment precautions
Adjust the driver’s seat so that the foot pedals, steering
wheel and instrument panel controls are within easy
reach of the driver.
CAUTION
Do not adjust the seat while the vehicle is moving as
the seat may unexpectedly move and cause the
driver to lose control of the vehicle.
Be careful not to hit the seat against a passenger,
luggage or the rear seat.
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NOTICE
Do not operate the control switch in more than
one dimension at a time. It may cause electrical
overload.
Adjusting front seats
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1
Seat position control switch, seat cushion
angle
and height control switch
2
Seatback angle control switch
3
Lumbar support control switch
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Move the control switch in the desired direction.
Releasing the switch will stop the seat in that position.
Do not place anything under the seat. It might interfere
with the seat movement.
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Adjusting seat position
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Adjusting seatback angle
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Move the control switch in the desired direction.
Releasing the switch will stop the seatback in that
position.
CAUTION
To reduce the risk of sliding under the lap belt during a
collision, avoid reclining the seatback any more than
needed. The seat belts provide maximum protection in
a frontal or rear collision when the driver and the
passenger are sitting up straight and well back in the
seats. If you are reclined, the lap belt may slide past
your hips and apply restraint forces directly to the
abdomen. Therefore, in the event of a frontal collision,
the risk of personal injury may increase with increasing
recline of the seatback.
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Adjusting seat cushion angle and height
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Move the control switch in the desired direction.
Releasing the switch will stop the seat cushion in that
position.
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Adjusting lumbar support
(driver’s seat only)
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Push the control switch on either side.
The amount of lumbar support will change as long as the
switch is pushed.
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TRUNK STORAGE EXTENSION
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Unlock 2Lock 3Open
Pull down the center armrest in the rear seat. Pull
the lever of the armrest door and open the armrest
door.
Access to the trunk can be prevented by locking the
armrest door with the master key.
See “Luggage stowage precautions” on page 99 for
precautions to observe in loading luggage.
CAUTION
Be sure to close the door when the trunk storage
extension is not in use. Luggage or cargo in the trunk
may be thrown into the passenger compartment in a
sudden stop or crash resulting in injury.
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HEAD RESTRAINTS
Front seats
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To raise the head restraint, pull it up. To lower it,
press the lock release button and push the head
restraint down. To move the head restraint forward
or rearward, pull or push on the top.
The head restraint is most effective when it is close to
your head. Therefore, using a cushion on the seatback
is not recommended.
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CAUTION
Adjust the center of the head restraint so that it is
closest to the top of your ears.
After adjusting the head restraint, make sure it is
locked in position.
Do not drive with the head restraints removed.
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Rear seats
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To raise the head restraint, pull it up. To lower it,
press the lock release button and push the head
restraint down. To move the head restraint forward
or rearward, pull or push on the top.
The head restraint is most effective when it is close to
your head. Therefore, using a cushion on the seatback
is not recommended.
CAUTION
Adjust the center of the head restraint so that it is
closest to the top of your ears.
After adjusting the head restraint, make sure it is
locked in position.
Do not drive with the head restraints removed.
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TILT STEERING WHEEL
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To change the steering wheel angle, hold the
steering wheel, pull up the lock release lever, tilt the
steering wheel to the desired angle and release the
lever.
When the steering wheel is in a low position, it will spring
up as you release the lock release lever.
CAUTION
Do not adjust the steering wheel while the vehicle is
moving. It may cause the driver to mishandle the
vehicle and an accident may occur resulting in death
or serious injuries.
After adjusting the steering wheel, try moving it up
and down to make sure it is locked in position.
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OUTSIDE REAR VIEW MIRRORS
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Adjust the m irror so that you can just see the side of
your vehicle in the mirror.
Be careful when judging the size or distance of any
object seen in the outside rear view mirror on the
passenger’s side. It is a convex mirror with a curved
surface. Any object seen in a convex mirror will look
smaller and farther away than if seen in a normal flat
mirror.
When the inside rear view mirror darkens in “AUTO”
mode, the driver’s side outside rear view mirror also
darken to reduce the reflection of the headlights of the
following vehicle. For details, see “Inside rear view
mirror” on page 134.
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When you push the rear window and outside rear view
mirror defogger switch, the heater panels in the outside
rear view mirrors will quickly clear the mirror surface.
CAUTION
Do not adjust the mirror while the vehicle is moving.
It may cause the driver to mishandle the vehicle and
an accident may occur resulting in death or serious
injuries.
Since the mirror surfaces can get hot, keep your
hands off them when the rear window and outside
rear view mirror defogger switch is on.
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Power rear view mirror control
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Control switch 2Master switch
To adjust the power rear view mirror, first place the
master switch at “L” (left) or “R” (right), and push
the control switch on the desired side.
The power rear view mirror can be adjusted when the
key is in the “ACC” or “ON” position.
NOTICE
If ice should jam the mirror, do not operate the
control or scrape the mirror face. Use a spray
de–icer to free the mirror.
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Folding rear view mirrors
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To fold the rear view mirror, push backward.
The rear view mirrors can be folded backward for
parking in restricted areas.
CAUTION
Do not drive with the mirrors folded backward. Both the
driver and passenger side rear view mirrors must be
extended and properly adjusted before driving.
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INSIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR
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Adjust the mirror so that you can just see the rear of
your vehicle in the mirror.
Pushing the switch changes the mode between
“AUTO” and “DAY”.
The indicator comes on when the “AUTO” mode is
selected.
“DAY” mode: The mirror surface is normal.
“AUTO” mode: If the mirror detects light from the
headlights of the vehicle behind you, the mirror
surface darkens slightly to reduce the reflected
light.
When the inside rear view mirror surface changes, the
driver’s side outside rear view mirror surface will also
become darker.
When the ignition key is inserted and turned on, the
inside rear view mirror always turns on in the “AUTO”
mode.
CAUTION
Do not adjust the mirror while the vehicle is moving. It
may cause the driver to mishandle the vehicle and an
accident may occur resulting in death or serious
injuries.
When the outside air temperature is low, it may take a
little longer for the mirror to darken in response to the
detection of headlights.
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SEAT BELTS
Seat belt precautions
Lexus strongly urges that the driver and passengers in
the vehicle be properly restrained at all times with the
seat belts provided. Failure to do so could increase the
chance of injury and/or the severity of injury in accidents.
Child. Use a child restraint system appropriate for the
child until the child becomes large enough to properly
wear the vehicle’s seat belts. See “Child restraint” on
page 175 for details.
If a child is too large for a child restraint system, the child
should sit in the rear seat and must be restrained using
the vehicle’s seat belt. According to accident statistics,
the child is safer when properly restrained in the rear
seat than in the front seat.
If a child must sit in the front seat, the seat belts should
be worn properly. Do not let the child sit on your lap. It
does not provide sufficient restraint. If an accident
occurs and the seat belts are not worn properly, the force
of the rapid inflation of the airbag may cause death or
serious injury to the child.
Do not allow the child to stand up or kneel on either rear
or front seats. An unrestrained child could suffer serious
injury or death during emergency braking or a collision.
Pregnant woman. Lexus recommends the use of a
seat belt. Ask your doctor for specific
recommendations. The lap belt should be worn securely
and as low as possible over the hips and not on the waist.
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Injured person. Lexus recommends the use of a seat
belt. Depending on the injury, first check with your doctor
for specific recommendations.
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CAUTION
Persons should ride in their seats properly wearing
their seat belts whenever the vehicle is moving.
Otherwise, they are much more likely to suffer serious
bodily injury or death in the event of sudden braking or
a collision.
When using the seat belts, observe the following:
Use the belt for only one person at a time. Do not use
a single belt for two or more people – even children.
Avoid reclining the seatbacks too much. The seat
belts provide maximum protection when the
seatbacks are in the upright position. (See
“Adjusting seatback angle” on page 122.)
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.
Keep the belts clean and dry. If they need cleaning,
use a mild soap solution or lukewarm water. Never
use bleach, dye, or abrasive cleaners – they may
severely weaken the belts. (See “Cleaning the
interior” on page 482 for instructions.)
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Replace the belt assembly (including bolts) if it
has been used in a severe impact. The entire
assembly should be replaced even if damage is
not obvious.
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Fastening front and rear seat belts
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Adjust the seat as needed and sit up straight and
well back in the seat. T o fasten your belt, pull it out
of the retractor and insert the tab into the buckle.
You will hear a click when the tab locks into the buckle.
The seat belt length automatically adjusts to your size
and the seat position.
The retractor will lock the belt during a sudden stop or on
impact. It also may lock if you lean forward too quickly .
A slow, easy motion will allow the belt to extend, and you
can move around freely.
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When a passenger’s shoulder belt is completely
extended and is then retracted even slightly, the belt is
locked in that position and cannot be extended. This
feature is used to hold the child restraint system
securely. (For details, see “Child restraint” on page 175.)
To free the belt again, fully retract the belt and then pull
the belt out once more.
If the seat belt cannot be pulled out of the retractor, firmly
pull the belt and release it. You will then be able to
smoothly pull the belt out of the retractor.
CAUTION
After inserting the tab, make sure the tab and buckle
are locked and that the belt is not twisted.
Do not insert 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 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.
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Adjust the position of the lap and shoulder belts.
1
Position the lap belt as low as possible on your hips
– not on your waist.
2
Adjust it to a snug fit by pulling the shoulder portion
upward through the latch plate.
CAUTION
Both high–positioned lap belts and loose–fitting
belts could cause serious injuries due to sliding
under the lap belt during a collision or other
unintended result. Keep the lap belt positioned as
low on hip as possible.
For your safety, do not place the shoulder belt under
your arm.
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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 the anchor while you
push the lock release button then slide the anchor down.
After the adjustment, make sure the anchor is locked in
position.
CAUTION
Always make sure the shoulder belt is positioned
across the center of your shoulder. The belt should be
kept away from your neck, but not falling off your
shoulder. Failure to do so could reduce the amount of
protection in an accident and cause severe injuries in a
collision.
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To release the belt, press the buckle release button
and allow the belt to retract.
If the belt does not retract smoothly, pull it out and check
for kinks or twists. Then make sure it remains untwisted
as it retracts.
CAUTION
When using the seat belt extender, observe the
following. Failure to follow these instructions could
result in less effectiveness of the seat belt restraint
system in case of vehicle accident, increasing the
chance of personal injury.
Never use the seat belt extender if you can fasten the
seat belt without it.
Remember that the extender provided for you may
not be safe when used on a different vehicle, or for
another person or at a different seating position than
the one originally intended for.
Seat belt extender
If your seat belts cannot be fastened securely because
it is not long enough, a personalized seat belt 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 the extender.
Bring the heaviest coat you expect to wear for proper
measurement and selection of length. Additional
ordering information is available at your Lexus dealer.
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To connect the extender to the seat belt, insert the
tab into the seat belt buckle so that the “PRESS”
signs on the buckle release buttons of the extender
and the seat belt are both facing outward as shown.
You will hear a click when the tab locks into the buckle.
When releasing the seat belt, press on the buckle
release butto n o n t h e e x t ender, 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.
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CAUTION
After inserting the tab, make sure the tab and buckle
are locked and that the belt is not twisted.
Do not insert 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 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.
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