power LEXUS SC300 1999 User Guide

SWITCHES
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CAUTION
Since the mirror surfaces can get hot, keep your hands off
them when the switch is on.
If further defrosting or defogging is desired, simply actuate
the switch again. When the surface has cleared, push the
switch once again to turn the defogger off. Continuous use
may cause the battery to discharge, especially during
stop±and±go driving. The defogger is not designed to dry rain
water or to melt snow.
If the outside rear view mirrors are heavily coated with ice,
use a spray de±icer before operating the switch.
NOTICE

When cleaning the inside of the rear window, be
careful not to scratch or damage the heater wires.

To prevent the battery from being discharged, do not
operate the defogger continuously longer than
necessary.
POWER WINDOW SWITCHES

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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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CAUTION
To avoid serious personal injury, you must do the following.

Always make sure the head, hands and other parts of the
body of all occupants are kept completely inside the vehicle
before you close the power windows. If someone's neck,
head or hands gets caught in a closing window, it could
result in a serious injury. When anyone closes the power
windows, be sure that they operate the windows safely.

When small children are in the vehicle, never let
them use the power window switches without
supervision. Use the ºWINDOW LOCKº switch to
prevent them from making unexpected use of the
switches.

Never leave small children alone in the vehicle,
especially with the ignition key still inserted. They
could use the power window switches and get
trapped in a window. Unattended children can
become involved in serious accidents.EMERGENCY FLASHER
SWITCH

GAUGES, METERS AND SERVICE REMINDER INDICATORS
53
This m
eter displays the odometer and two trip meters. To
change the mode indication, push the ºODO/TRIPº
button. E ach time you push the button, the mode changes
in order from the odometer to trip meter A to trip meter
B, then back to the odometer, etc.
The odometer records the total distance the vehicle has
been driven. The twin trip meter records two different
distances independently.
For example, you can use one meter to calculate the fuel
economy and the other to measure the distance on each trip.
To set the A trip meter to zero, display the A meter
reading, then push the ºRESETº button. The same
applies for the B trip meter.
The data of trip meters will be cancelled if the electrical power
source is disconnected.
SERVICE REMINDER
INDICATORS AND WARNING BUZZERS
IF THIS INDICATOR
OR BUZZER COMES
ON ... DO THIS.

GAUGES, METERS AND SERVICE REMINDER INDICATORS
56If the brake fluid level is correct ...
Have the warning system checked by your Lexus dealer.
(b) Seat Belt Reminder Light and Buzzer
Once the ignition key is turned to ºONº or ºSTARTº, the
reminder
light flashes and buzzer comes on if the driver's seat
belt is not fastened. Unless the driver fastens the belt, the light
stays flashing and the buzzer stops after about 4 to 8 seconds.
(c) SRS Airbag Warning Light
This indicator comes on when the ignition key is turned to
the ºACCº or ºONº position. It goes off after about 6
seconds. This means the SRS airbag system is operating
properly.
The SRS airbag warning light system monitors the airbag
sensor assembly, inflators, warning light, interconnecting
wiring and power sources.
If either of the following conditions occurs, this indicates a
malfunction somewhere in the parts monitored by the
warning light system. Contact your Lexus dealer as soon as
possible to service the vehicle.

The light does not come on as described above or remains
on.

The light comes on while driving.
(d) Discharge Warning Light
This light warns that the battery is being discharged.
If it comes on while you are driving, stop the vehicle, turn off
the engine, and check for the cause. Look first at the engine
drive belt.

If it is loose or broken, the generator will not charge the
battery properly.

If the belt is O.K., there is a problem somewhere in the
charging system.
The engine ignition will continue to operate, however, until
the battery is discharged. Turn off the air conditioning,
blower, radio, etc., and drive directly to the nearest Lexus
dealer or repair shop.
NOTICE
Do not continue driving if the engine drive belt is broken
or loose.
(e) Low Oil Pressure Warning Light
This light warns that the engine oil pressure is too low.
If it flickers or stays on while you are driving, pull off the road
to a safe place and stop the engine immediately. Call a Lexus
dealer or qualified repair shop for assistance.

INTERIOR EQUIPMENT
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CLOCK
The digital clock indicates the time with the ignition key
at the ºONº position. To reset the hour, press the ºHº
button. To reset the minutes, press the ºMº button. To
adjust the time to the nearest hour, press the º:00º button.
For example, if the º:00º button is pressed when the time is
between 9:30 ± 9:59 or between 10:01 ± 10:29, the time will
change to 10:00.
With the tail lights on, the background brightness of the time
indication will be reduced.
If the electrical power source has been disconnected from the
clock, the time display will automatically be set to 1:00 (one
o'clock).CIGARETTE LIGHTER AND ASHTRAY
Front cigarette lighter and ashtray

COMFORT ADJUSTMENT
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TILT AND TELESCOPICSTEERING WHEEL
Power tilt and telescopic type
ADJUSTMENT OF STEERING WHEEL TILT
To adjust the tilt of the steering wheel, push the control
switch upward or downward to set it to the desired
position.
CAUTION
Do not adjust the steering wheel while the vehicle is moving.

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Power rear view mirror control
To adjust the power rear view mirror, first place the
master switch at ºLº (left) or ºRº (right), and move the
control switch in the desired side.
The power rear view mirror can be adjusted when the key is
in the ºACCº or ºONº position.
NOTICE
If ice should jam the mirror, do not operate the control or
scrape the mirror face. Use a spray de±icer to free the
mirror.

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CAUTION
The driver or front passenger too close to the steering wheel
or dashboard during airbag deployment can be killed or
seriously injured. Lexus strongly recommends that:

The driver sit as far back as possible from the steering
wheel while still maintaining control of the vehicle.

The front passenger sit as far back as possible from the
dashboard.

All vehicle occupants be properly restrained using the
available seat belts.
This indicator comes on when the ignition key is turned to
the ºACCº or ºONº position. It goes off after about 6
seconds. This means the SRS airbags are operating
properly.
The SRS airbag warning light system monitors the airbag
sensor assembly, inflators, warning light, interconnecting
wiring and power sources. (For details, see ºService
reminder indicators and warning buzzersº on page 53 for
instructions.)

AIR CONDITIONING AND AUDIO
182AIR mode is set.
If you push the ºFRONT WINDSHIELDº button once again
while in the FRONT WINDSHIELD mode, the mode then
returns to the last mode used.
CAUTION
Do not use the FRONT WINDSHIELD mode during cooled
air operation in extremely humid weather. The difference
between the temperature of the outside air and that of the
windshield could cause the outer surface of the windshield to
fog up blocking your vision.
If quick heating or cooling is desired ±
Obtain maximum power by turning the ºTEMPº knob fully.
At this time, ºMAX. HOTº or ºMAX. COLDº will appear on
the display.
If manual fan speed control is desired ±
The fan speed can be set to your desired speed by pushing
either
side of the fan speed control
(FAN) button. The
higher the fan speed is, the more air is delivered. Pushing in
the
(OFF) button turns off the fan.
To remove exterior windshield frost, use the high speed
setting. Stopping the fan ±
Push in the
(OFF) button.
The fan stops in automatic mode or manual mode.
If manual switching of air intake is desired ±
(AIR INTAKE) button is used to switch the air
intake between the OUTSIDE AIR mode and
RECIRCULATED AIR mode.
With the button in the OUTSIDE AIR mode, the OUTSIDE
AIR mode indicator light will come on and the system will
take fresh outside air into the vehicle.
If quick circulation of cooled air is desired, press in the air
intake control button for RECIRCULATED AIR. The
RECIRCULATED AIR mode indicator light will come on.
For normal use, it is best to keep the air intake control button