ES300 – OUTLINE OF NEW FEATURES 22 ES300 OUTLINE OF NEW FEATURES The ES300, which is favorably received as a distinctive sporty personal sedan, offers the following changes in the 2000 model. 1. Exterior The designs of the front bumper and radiator grille have been changed. The designs of the front turn signal light and front fog light have been changed. The size and design of the wheel with chrome plating has been changed. The position of the model logotype of the ES300 has been changed from above the luggage door to the above the rear combination light. The 16-inch aluminum wheels are available as optional equipment on all models. 2.
Interior A walnut panel has been adopted in the center cluster of the instrument panel. The design of the rear seat headrest has been changed. A stainless steel molding with the model logotype has been added to the scuff plate. Three tether anchor brackets for mounting the CRS (Child Restraint System) are provided on the package tray trim. The lock of the rear center arm rest door has been added. 3. 1MZ-FE Engine The method for detecting the evaporative emission leaks has been changed and the composition of the evaporative emission control system has been partially changed. For details, see the General 2000 Features section.
A thermostat monitor function to determine the integrity of the thermostat through the changes in the cool- ant temperature has been newly added to the OBD system. To support the NLEV (National Low Emission Vehicle), the catalyst elements of the start catalyst, the manifold converter and the underfloor converter have been changed, and the construction of the start cata- lyst has been changed. 4. Transaxle The overdrive switch has been changed from the previous ON/OFF lock type switch to the momentary type switch. 5. Brakes A brake assist system to ensure enough braking force in emergencies has been adopted on the vehicle equipped with VSC (Vehicle Skid Control) system.
This system adds pressure with the ABS pump. The basic operation is the same as in the ’00 LS400. For details, see page 7 .