light LEXUS SC300 1999 Owners Manual

For detailed information, refer to the description given in each section.
PICTORIAL INDEX
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1
Driving position memory switch 168
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2 Power rear view mirror control switch 111 . . . . . . . .
3 Door lock switch and power window
switches 30, 40
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4 Fuel filler door opener 85
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5 Trunk lid opener 84
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6 Hood lock release lever 81
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7 Headlight, turn signal and fog
light switch 32, 37
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8 Traction control system off switch 246
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9 Windshield wiper and washer switch 38
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10 Cruise control switch 242
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11 Emergency flasher switch
44
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12 Automatic air conditioning controls 177
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13 Car audio 186
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14 Parking brake lever 215
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15 Driving pattern selector switch 220
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16 Seat heater switches 45
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17 Ashtray 69
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18 Automatic transmission selector lever 217 . . . . . . .
19 Cup holder 76
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20 Cup holder 76
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21 Glovebox 72
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For detailed information, refer to the description given in each section.
PICTORIAL INDEX
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1
Driving position memory switch 168
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2 Power rear view mirror control switch 111 . . . . . . . .
3 Door lock switch and power window
switches 30, 40
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4 Fuel filler door opener 85
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5 Trunk lid opener 84
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6 Hood lock release lever 81
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7 Headlight, turn signal and fog
light switch 32, 37
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8 Traction control system off switch 246
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9 Windshield wiper and washer switch 38
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10 Cruise control switch 242
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11 Emergency flasher switch
44
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12 Automatic air conditioning controls 177
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13 Car audio 186
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14 Parking brake lever 215
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15 Driving pattern selector switch 232
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16 Seat heater switches 45
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17 Ashtray 69
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18 Automatic transmission selector lever 229 . . . . . . .
19 Cup holder 76
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20 Cup holder 76
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21 Glovebox 72
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For detailed information, refer to the description given in each section.
PICTORIAL INDEX
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1
Turn signal indicator light 37
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2 Headlight high beam indicator light 35
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3 Headlight indicator light 32
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4 Automatic transmission indicator lights 217 . . . . . .
5 Engine coolant temperature gauge 50
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6 Tachometer 51 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7 Clock 69
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8 Cruise information display 60
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9 Odometer and trip meter 52
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10 Fuel gauge 49
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11 Low fuel level warning light 59
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12 Traction control system off indicator/warning
light 58 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
13 Malfunction indicator lamp 57
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14 Slip indicator light 246
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15 Anti±lock brake system warning light 57
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16 Snow mode indicator light
241
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17 Power mode indicator light 220, 241
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18 Cruise control indicator light 242
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19 Low engine oil level warning light 57
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20 Low washer fluid warning light 59
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21 Rear light failure warning light 58
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22 Seat belt reminder light 56
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23 Brake system warning light 55
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24 Open door warning light 58
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25 SRS airbag warning light 56
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26 Discharge warning light 56
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27 Low oil pressure warning light 56
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28 Instrument panel light control 64
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29 Cruise information display mode
select button 60 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
30 ODO/TRIP, RESET button 52
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31 H.M : 00 button 69
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For detailed information, refer to the description given in each section.
PICTORIAL INDEX
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1
Turn signal indicator light 37
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2 Headlight high beam indicator light 35
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3 Headlight indicator light 32
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4 Automatic transmission indicator lights 229 . . . . . .
5 Engine coolant temperature gauge 50
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6 Tachometer 51 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7 Clock 69
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8 Cruise information display 60
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9 Odometer and trip meter 52
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10 Fuel gauge 49
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11 Low fuel level warning light 59
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12 Traction control system off indicator/warning
light 58 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
13 Malfunction indicator lamp 57
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14 Slip indicator light 246
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15 Anti±lock brake system warning light 57
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16 Snow mode indicator light
241
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17 Power mode indicator light 232, 241
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18 Cruise control indicator light 242
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19 Low engine oil level warning light 57
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20 Low washer fluid warning light 59
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21 Rear light failure warning light 58
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22 Seat belt reminder light 56
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23 Brake system warning light 55
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24 Open door warning light 58
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25 SRS airbag warning light 56
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26 Discharge warning light 56
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27 Low oil pressure warning light 56
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28 Instrument panel light control 64
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29 Cruise information display mode
select button 60 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
30 ODO/TRIP, RESET button 52
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31 H.M : 00 button 69
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EXTERIOR VIEW
Page
1 Rear window defogger 39 . . .
2 Trunk lid 83
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3 Fuel filler door . 85 . . . . . . .
4 Hood 81 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5 Headlights 32, 399
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6 Moon roof 88
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7 Outside rear view mirror 109
8 Door 27
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9 Windshield wiper and washer
38
10 Tire and wheel 363 . . . . . . . .
For detailed information, refer to
the description given in each
section.

BASIC OPERATION
1
QUICK REFERENCE
Driver's seat. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
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2
Steering wheel (Power type) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2
Steering wheel (Manual type) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
Automatic transmission (SC400) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4
Automatic transmission (SC300) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6
Headlight and turn signal switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
8
Wiper switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
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9

BASIC OPERATION ± QUICK REFERENCE
8
6. HEADLIGHT AND TURN
SIGNALSWITCH

HEADLIGHT SWITCH
With the ignition OFF
With the engine started and parking
brake released

TURN SIGNAL SWITCH

KEYS AND DOORS
16

Do not bend the key grip.

Do not cover the key grip with any material that cuts
off electromagnetic waves.

Do not knock the key hard against other objects.

Do not leave the key exposed to high temperatures for
a long period, such as on the dashboard and hood
under the direct sunlight.

Do not put the key in water or wash it in an ultrasonic
washer.

Do not use the key with electromagnetic materials.ENGINE IMMOBILISER
SYSTEM

KEYS AND DOORS
17
The engine immobiliser system is a theft prevention
system. When you insert the key in the ignition switch, the
transponder chip in the key's head transmits an electronic
code to the vehicle. The engine will start, only when the
electronic code in the chip corresponds to the registered
ID code for the vehicle.
The system is automatically set when the key is removed from
the ignition switch. At this time, the security indicator light
at the bottom of the instrument cluster flashes. When you
insert the key in the ignition switch, the security indicator
light goes out and the system is canceled automatically, which
enables the engine to start.
For your Lexus dealer to make you a new key with built±in
transponder chip, your dealer will need your key number and
master key. However, there is a limit to the number of
additional keys your Lexus dealer can make for you. If you make your own duplicate key, you will not be able
to cancel the system or start the engine.

KEYS AND DOORS
20In the following cases, the battery in the key may be
discharged. If this is a case, replace it using a special
screwdriver.


The remote control does not work.

The operational range of wireless remote control becomes
extremely short.

The indicator light on the key is dimmed or does not come
on.
For the replacement of the battery, see ºReplacing the
batteryº on page 25. You can also have the battery of the key
replaced by your Lexus dealer.
If you lose the wireless key, contact your Lexus dealer as soon
as possible to avoid the possibility of theft, or an accident.
You can use up to 4 wireless remote control keys for the same
vehicle. Contact your Lexus dealer for detailed information.
The wireless remote control key is an electronic
component. Observe the following instructions in order
not to cause damage to the key.

Do not leave the wireless remote control key on places
where the temperature becomes high such as on the
dashboard.

Do not disassemble it.

Avoid knocking it hard against other objects or dropping
it.

Avoid putting it in water.
Locking/Unlocking the doors
When you push the ºLOCKº button on the key briefly, all
the doors can be locked from outside the vehicle.
At this time, you can hear one beep. However, when you push
the ºLOCKº button with any door not closed securely, the
buzzer sounds for 10 seconds. To stop the buzzer, close all the
doors securely or push the ºUNLOCKº button. If the key is
in the ignition switch, locking cannot be done.
Make sure all the doors are locked when you leave the
vehicle. Push the ºLOCKº button once again. If they were
already locked, the turn signal lights will flash.
NOTICE
Do not push the ºLOCKº button any longer than 2 to 3
seconds. Pushing the button longer activates an alarm.
For details, see page 22.
When you push the ºUNLOCKº button, the driver's door
is unlocked. Pushing that button once again within 3
seconds from the first push, all other doors are also
unlocked.