Lexus ES-300 2001 Manual page 232

Your new vehicle carries theft prevention labels
which are approximately 56 mm (2.20 in.) by 16 mm
(0.63 in.).
The purpose of these labels is to reduce the incidence
of vehicle thefts by facilitating the tracing and recovery
of parts from stolen vehicles. The label is designed so
that once it is applied to a surface, any attempt to remove
it will result in destroying the integrity of the label.
Transferring these labels intact from one part to another
will be impossible.
NOTICE
You should not attempt to remove the theft
prevention labels as it may violate certain state or
federal laws.
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