Lexus ES 300 2000 User Manual
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T H E 20 00 M O D E L Y E A R
Lexus ES 300
T H E 2 0 0 0 M O D E L Y E AR
Lexus ES 300
Pricing
Base Price MSRP as of 2/1/2000 $31,505
Destination Charge $495
Factory Options and Packages
In-dash, Six-CD Auto-Changer $1,080
Adaptive Variable Suspension (AVS) — requires Leather Trim, Nakamichi or Value Package $620
Heated Front Seats — requires Leather Trim, Nakamichi or Value Package $440
High Intensity Discharge (HID) Headlamps $515
Leather Trim Package with Driver’s Seat and Outside Mirror Memory, Interior Air Filter and Home- $1,885
Link® Universal Transceiver to operate Garage, Gate, Home Lighting and Home Security Systems
Nakamichi Premium Audio System with Six-CD Auto-Changer; 230 watts $1,630
Power Tilt/Slide Moonroof with Sunshade $1,000
16" Tires and Chrome Wheels $1,740
16" Tires and Wheels $40
Nakamichi Audio Package includes: Nakamichi Premium Audio System with Six-CD Auto Changer; $3,015
Leather Trim Package with Driver’s Seat and Outside Mirror Memory; Interior Air Filter; HomeLink®
Universal Transceiver to operate Garage, Gate, Home Lighting and Home Security Systems; and
Power Tilt/Slide Moonroof with Sunshade
Lexus Value Package includes: Leather Trim Package with Driver’s Seat and Outside Mirror $2,465
Memory; Int e r ior Air Filter; Ho meLink® Universal Tra nsceiver to operate Gara ge, Gate, Ho me
L ig ht i ng and Ho me Security Systems; In-Dash Six-CD Auto Changer; and Power Tilt/Slide Mo o n ro of
with Suns h a de
Vehicle Skid Control (VSC) with Brake Assist $550
L exus’ executive luxury sedan is better
than ever. Still ge ne rous with power and
s t i ngy with fuel, the gracefully sophistic a t e d
de s ign of the ES 300 is enhanced for 2000
with a de c idedly mo re aggressive fro nt lower
bumper and ra d iator grille, three vibra ntly fresh colors, two lush ne w
seat fa b r ics and add i t io nal walnut accent s. Exc i t i ng new optio ns are
available as well — such as newly de s ig ned 16” aluminum alloy
w he e l s, High Int e nsity Discharge (HID) headlamps and Bra ke As s i s t
a dded to the available Ve h icle Skid Cont rol (VSC) system.
T hese new features — and mo re — combined with fa m i l ia r
p e r fo r ma nce and luxury advant a ges will help keep the ES 300 at the
fo re f ro nt of the most competitive segme nt in the luxury ma r ket. It all
a dds up to a great new year for people who love to dr i v e.
Powertrain/Performance
Engine 3.0L V6
Horsepower 210 hp. @ 5,800 rpm
Torque 220 lb.-ft. @ 4,400 rpm
Transmission 4-speed automatic (ECT) with overdrive
0-60 Acceleration 7.8 seconds*
Coefficient of Drag 0.29
Fuel Consumption 20/28**
*Motor Trend, April 1999. **EPA mileage estimates.
Dimensions
Seating (std.) 5
Wheelbase 105.1 in.
Length 190.2 in.
Width 70.5 in.
Height 54.9 in.
Turning Radius 36.7 ft.
Curb Weight 3,274 lbs.
Front Headroom 38.0 in.
Front Headroom w/moonroof 36.8 in.
Rear Headroom 36.2 in.
Specifications, standard features, technical data, performance figures and optional equipment
are based upon information at time of printing, and are subject to change without notice.
Lexus, a Division of Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. January, 2000
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Rear Headroom w/moonroof 36.0 in.
Front Legroom 43.5 in.
Rear Legroom 34.4 in.
Front Shoulder Room 55.6 in.
Rear Shoulder Room 54.1 in.
Trunk Capacity 13.0 cu. ft.
Minimum Running Ground Clearance 5.2 in.
Front Tread Width 60.8 in.
Rear Tread Width 59.8 in.
Fuel Capacity 18.5 gal.
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Key Features — The 2000 ES 300The 2000 model ES 300 offers a wide array
of standard features, enticing options, powertrain technology and value. Take a look at the new features along with many of
the continuing advantages that define the latest model of Lexus’ understated elegant ES 300.
Performance
• New available 16" aluminum alloy or chrome
wheels with P205/60R16 tires
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• Standard P205/65R15 summer tires;
available P205/60R15 all-season tires at
no charge; full size spare tire
• Four-cam 24-valve 3.OL V6 engine featuring
continuously Variable Valve Timing with
intelligence (VVT-i)
• Aluminum block, cylinder heads, intake
manifold, valve lifters, pistons, oil pan and
radiator core
• T h ree-way stainless steel exhaust system with
bypass muffler and chro me-tipped exhaust pipe
• Low Emission Vehicle (LEV) certification
Luxury and Convenience
• Automatic-dimming (electrochromic) inside
and driver’s outside mirror
• New walnut inset added to center
instrument panel near audio/HVAC
• Power front windows with auto up/down
feature now includes pinch protection
• Redesigned front seat-back pockets
• Automatic Sound Levelizer (ASL) added to
standard audio system
• Fuel lid direction indicator added to
instrument cluster
• New dust particle and odor air filter inc l ude d
with available Leathe r / Me mory Pa c ka ge
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• New high/low settings added to available
heated seats
• Available two-setting memory system for
driver’s seat now includes outside mirrors
• Available High Intensity Discharge (HID)
headlamps with dynamic auto-leveling
• New “Arista” seat fabric available in Sage
or Black
• Available Imperial Cologne leather interior
trim offered in Ivory, Sage or Black
• Three-dimensional door trim design with
enlarged front and rear armrests and front
door storage pockets
• Electronic Throttle Control System
• Four-speed automatic Electronically
Controlled Transmission (ECT)
• Active Control Engine Mount reduces noise
and vibration
• Engine speed-sensing, electronically
controlled power rack and pinion steering
• F o u r - w heel Ma c P herson strut suspens io n ;
available Adaptive Va r iable Suspens ion (AV S )
• Anti-vibration cradle sub-frame for front
suspension, transmission and engine; rear
suspension sub-frame; L-shaped lightweight
forged front lower suspension arms for
lighter weight and greater rigidity
• HomeLink® universal transceiver in driver’s
sun visor to operate garage, gate, home
lighting and home security systems
• Available moonroof with power open/close
and pinch protection
• Front cupholder with adjustable holder ring,
conveniently located behind shift lever
• Dual-stage center console storage box
includes secondary power point
• S t a nda rd Lexus Premium Aud io System
located above HVAC cont rols for impro v e d
e rgo no m ics; seven speakers; AM/FM cassette
with Dolby® B and C noise re duc t ion; fivec h a n nel; 195-watt high-power amplific a t io n ;
pre-wired for available glove box-mounted
six-disc CD auto changer
• Available Lexus/Nakamichi Premium Audio
System; six-disc CD auto-changer; fivechannel; 230-watt high-power amplification
• Available glove box-mounted six-disc CD
auto changer
Value
• 1999 J.D. Power and As s o c iates Lex u s
Na meplate Ranking s
Customer Service Index 2 Study #1
Vehicle Dependability Index Study #1
• Roadside Assistance
4-yr./unlimited mileage
Design and Quality
• New ex t e r ior colors: Mine ral Gre e n
O p a l e s c e nt, Millennium Silver and Gra p h i t e
G ray Pearl (replaces Oyster Pearl, Wo o d l a nd
Pearl and Blue Velvet Pe a r l )
• New clear lens multi-reflector fog lamps
and redesigned clear lens rear taillamps
• ES 300 badge moved to rear taillamp area
• Redesigned front bumper features new
chromed bar design
• Increased vertical dimension of radiator
*
grille and new chrome plating to enhance
horizontal bars (reduced to two)
• More elegant lens pattern of front turn
signal lights
• New stainless steel scuff plates with
Lexus logo
• Aggressive five-spoke design 15"
aluminum alloy wheels
Safety and Security
• Brake Assist added to available Vehicle
Skid Control (VSC)
• New in-key transponder includes vehicle
theft-deterrent and immobilizer system,
illuminated entry, two-stage unlock,
trunk open and “panic” feature, with
adjustable volume and rolling code
technology
• Recessed outboard rear headrests for
*
improved visibility
• Child Restraint Seat (CRS) top tether
anchor bracket added to comply with
phase-in of new CRS regulation
• Driver’s SRS airbag inflator is lighter
weight, more compact
• Trunk pass-through lock added in rear
center armrest door
=New for 2000
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• Limited Warranty
4-yr./50K vehicle
6-yr./70K powertrain
6 - y r./unlimited mileage
c o r ro s ion pro t e c t io n
• Rear deck lid features aerodynamic
ducktail and low cutout for easy trunk
access
• Top shade/tinted glass on front
windshield; ultraviolet and infrared rayreducing green tint glass on all windows
• Extensive sound-dampening asphalt
sheets in roof, rear quarter panels, floor
pan and trunk liner
• Chip-resistant front fender liners and
wheel arch protectors; door bottom edge
protective moldings
• One-piece color-keyed Super Olefin
Polymer front and rear bumpers; colorcoordinated Super Olefin Polymer I body
side cladding and rocker panel helps
protect from stones/road debris; antichip paint on lower body panels
• Impact-absorbing door/body construc-
tion; front and rear door side-impact
beams and energy-managing crumple
zones; energy-absorbing soft upper
headliner, pillars
• Driver/front passenger front and front
seat-mounted side-impact airbags
• T h re e - p o i nt belts for all seating positio ns,
i nc l ud i ng center rear; fro nt with fo rc e l i m i t i ng pre - t e ns io ne r s, he ig ht - a d j u s t a b l e
f ro nt sho u l der belt anc ho r s
• Front ventilated and rear solid disc
brakes with tandem brake booster, foursensor/four-channel ABS
• Traction Control System (TRAC)
• Shift lock system (A/T) with recessed
and covered shift lock button
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