lock LEXUS SC300 1999 User Guide

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At this time, two beeps sound. Together with the activation
of unlocking, the interior light comes on for 15 seconds if the
interior light switch is in ºDOORº position. However, this
function does not work when the ignition key is in the ºONº
position. For further information, see ºInterior lightsº on
page 66.
You have 30 seconds to open a door after using the wireless
remote
unlock feature. If a door is not opened by then, all the
doors will be automatically locked again.
Even if the ºLOCKº or ºUNLOCKº switch is kept pressed in,
the locking or unlocking operation is not repeated. Release
the button and then push again.
Unlocking the trunk lid
When you keep the button pushed for about 1 second, you
can unlock the trunk lid. One beep sounds.
This function does not work when the ignition key is in the
ºONº position.

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Sounding an alarm
When you push the ºLOCKº button for about 2 to 3
seconds, an alarm sounds to deter any person trying to
break into or damage your vehicle.
If you want to stop the alarm, push any button.
This function does not work when the ignition key is in the
ºONº position.
For vehicles sold in U.S.A.This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference,
and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.

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NOTICE

Make sure the positive side and negative side of the
battery should be faced correctly.

Be careful not to bend the electrode of the battery
insertion and that dust or oils do not adhere to the
inside of the module.

Take care not to lose the screws and O±ring.
5. Install the lid with the O±ring and 2 screws.
NOTICE
Take care not to damage or bend the O±ring when
installing.
6. Install the module into the key frame and secure the cover
with the screw.
7. When pushing any switch on the wireless key, make sure
the indicator light comes on.
DOORS
Locking with key

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Turn the key towards the front of the vehicle to lock and
towards the back to unlock.
Both side doors lock and unlock simultaneously with either
front door. In the driver's door lock, turning the key once will
unlock the driver's door and twice in succession will unlock
both side doors simultaneously. In the passenger's door lock,
turning the key once will unlock both side doors
simultaneously.

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Locking with inside lock button
Push in the lock button to lock and unlock the door.
When locked, the door cannot be opened with either the
outside or inside door handle.
Closing the door with the lock button pushed in will also lock
the door. Be careful not to lock your keys in the vehicle. The
door will not lock if the key is left in the ignition switch.
CAUTION
Before driving, make sure the doors are closed and locked.
Along with the proper use of seat belts, locking the doors helps
prevent the driver and passengers from being thrown out
from the vehicle during an accident. It also helps prevent the
doors from being opened unintentionally.

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Locking with power door lock switch
To lock both side doors simultaneously, push the power
door lock switch on the ºDOOR LOCKº side. Pushing on
the opposite side will unlock them.

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The automatic light control sensor is on top of the driver's
side instrument panel.
Do not place anything on the instrument panel, and/or do not
affix anything on the windshield to block this sensor.
The lights automatically turn off when the driver's door is
opened with the ignition key turned to the ºACCº or ºLOCKº
position. To turn them on again, turn the ignition key to the
ºONº position or turn the headlight switch off and then twist
the knob until the first or second clickstop. If you are going
to park for over one week, make sure the headlight switch is
off.
When the headlight switch is turned to the first or second
clickstop, the brightness of the instrument cluster will be
reduced slightly unless the instrument panel light control
knob is turned fully on.

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WINDSHIELD WIPER ANDWASHER SWITCH
To turn the wipers on, move the lever down. To make the
washer squirt, push the button on the end of the lever.
The ignition key must be in the ºONº position.
For mist wiper operation (a single wipe), pull the lever toward
you and release it.
The interval adjuster lets you adjust the wiping time interval
between wiper sweeps if the wiper lever is in the ºINTº
position. Tw ist the lever upward to increase the time between
sweeps, and downward to decrease it.
Also, the wipers will automatically operate a couple of times
after the washer squirts even with the lever in the ºOFFº
position. The low washer fluid warning light in the instrument cluster
comes on when the fluid level in the tank becomes nearly
empty. For information on adding washer fluid, see ºAdding
washer fluidº on page 396.
In cold weather, warm the windshield with the defroster
before using the washer. This will help prevent icing, which
could block your vision.
NOTICE
Do not operate the wipers if the windshield is dry. It may
scratch the glass.

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To raise or lower the windows, use the switch on each door.
The passenger's window can also be controlled by the
switch on the driver's door.
The power windows work when the ignition key is in the
ºONº position.
Key off operation: Even if the ignition key is turned to the
ºACCº or ºLOCKº position, the window can be operated
until any of the doors is opened (or for about 60 seconds).

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Operating the passenger's switch
To lower the window, push the switch down. Pull it up to
raise the window. The window moves as long as the switch
is operated.
With the ºWINDOW LOCKº switch pressed in, only the
driver's window can be raised or lowered.
The indicator lights on the switch tell you which of the
switches can be operated.