set LEXUS SC300 1999 User Guide

COMFORT ADJUSTMENT
106Auto mode
When the tilt and telescopic steering wheel auto mode button
on the steering column is set to the ºONº position, the current
position of the steering column becomes the memorized
position.
When the ignition key is removed with the auto mode
button set to the ºONº position, the steering column
moves forward away from the driver and also tilts up for
easy exit and entry.
When the key is inserted in the ignition, the steering column
returns to the previously set position. This occurs regardless
of whether the auto mode button is ON or OFF.

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NOTICE
Do not perform any of the following changes without
consulting your Lexus dealer. Such changes can
interfere with proper operation of the SRS airbag system
in some cases.

Installation of electronic items such as a mobile
two±way radio, cassette tape player or compact disc
player.

Modification of the suspension system.

Modification of the front end structure.

Attachment of a grille guard (bull bar, kangaroo bar,
etc.), snow plow, winches or any other equipment to
the front end.

Repairs made on or near the front fenders, console,
steering column, steering wheel or dashboard near the
front passenger airbag.

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2. To remove the child restraint system, press the
buckle±release button and allow the belt to retract.DRIVING POSITION MEMORYSYSTEM
The micro computer can memorize the position of the driver's
seat, the positions of the tilt and telescopic steering, and
outside rear view mirrors. Two different driving position
profiles can be entered into the computer's memory.
This can only be done when the ignition key is in the ºONº
position, and the selector lever is in the ºPº position.
Setting a driving position

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1. Adjust the driver's seat, tilt and telescopic steering and
outside rear view mirrors to the desired position.
2. While pushing the ºSETº button, push button º1º or
º2º until the signal beeps.
The beep sound means that the positions are recorded in the
computer 's memory.
By repeating these two steps and pressing the remaining
button, the driving position for another driver can be
recorded.
To set a new memorized position, select the desired position
and perform step 2. The previous memory will be erased and
the new position will be set.
To make only slight changes to an already memorized
position, the easiest way is to first activate the memorized
position, then make the desired changes and perform step 2
above.Activating a memorized position

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When you push button º1º or º2º, the signal beeps and the
driving position automatically adjusts to the position
recorded for that button.
Conditions for memorized position activation

Ignition key ºONº
Selector lever in ºPº position
All parts of the memorized positions can be activated.
However, if the brake pedal is being depressed, the seat
position will not change.

Key not in ignition switch
Within 30 seconds of opening driver's door
The memorized position can be activated, except for the
tilt and telescopic steering. If any driving position memory switch is pushed while one of
the memorized driving position profiles is being activated,
the operation will stop.
To activate the system, push the desired button (º1º or º2º)
again.
The driving position memory control system cannot be
operated while the vehicle is moving.
If the vehicle's battery is disconnected, the computer's
memory
will be erased and the memorized positions will have
to be set again.

THEFT DETERRENT
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Setting the system
1. Turn the ignition key to the ºLOCKº position and
remove it.
The indicator light flashes by means of the engine
immobiliser system.
2. Close and lock all the doors, trunk and hood using an
ignition key or wireless remote control.If you lock them with wireless remote control, the turn signals
flash once.
The flashing indicator light changes to stay on when all the
doors, trunk and hood are closed and locked.
3. After 30 seconds, the indicator starts flashing and the
system is set.
Cancelling the system
When you unlock any door or trunk using an ignition key
or wireless remote control, the system is cancelled.
If you unlock any door or trunk with wireless remote control,
the turn signals flash twice.
Activating the system
The alarm sounds for 60 seconds if any of the following are
operated:


Unlocking any door or trunk without using an ignition key
or wireless remote control.

Opening the hood forcibly.

Reconnecting the battery.
If any door is unlocked and the ignition key is not in the
ignition switch during the alarm sounding, its door is
automatically locked.

THEFT DETERRENT
174To stop the alarm: Use either of the following methods.


Unlock the door or trunk using an ignition key or wireless
remote control.

Turn the ignition switch on.
Testing the system
1. Open all the windows.
2. Set the system as described above.
The front doors should be locked with the ignition key or
wireless remote control. Be sure to wait until the indicator
light starts flashing.
3. Unlock one of the doors from the inside.
The system should activate the alarm.
4. Unlock any of the doors with a key or the wireless
remote control to cancel the system.
5. Repeat this operation for the other doors and hood.
When testing the hood, also check that the system is activated
when the battery terminal is disconnected and then
reconnected.
If the system does not work properly, have it checked by your
Lexus dealer.
NOTICE
Disconnecting the battery may result in the erasure of
information you have set in the computer memory. After
reconnecting the battery, check that the memorized data
has been retained. If it has been erased, input it into the
computer once more.

AIR CONDITIONING AND AUDIO
180The automatic air conditioning automatically maintains the
set temperature.
This air conditioning features automatic fan speed and air
flow
control which automatically selects the most suitable fan
speed and air flow to control the temperature. The ignition
key must be in the ºONº position.
You may use manual control to override the automatic
settings.
You can adjust the brightness of the display. See ºInstrument
panel light controlº on page 64 for details.

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(a) Climate control
SETTING OPERATION ± automatic control
1. Push the ºAUTOº knob.
Air flow quantity, switching of the diffusers, on±off of the air
conditioning, and switching of the air intake between
RECIRCULATED AIR and OUTSIDE AIR are
automatically adjusted. The operation status is shown by
each indicator.
When one of the manual control buttons is depressed while
operating in automatic mode, the operation corresponding to
the button depressed is set. Other conditions continue to be
adjusted automatically. 2. Turn the ºTEMPº knob until the desired temperature
is displayed.
The ºTEMPº knob is used to set the desired passenger
compartment temperature. The temperature of air delivered
to the passenger compartment will be controlled
automatically according to the setting. The figures on the
panel indicate degrees Fahrenheit.
SETTING OPERATION ± manual control
If manual air flow selection is desired ±
The outlets from which air is delivered can be selected
manually by pushing either side of the air flow control
(MODE) button. The mode appears on the display.
The function of each mode is as follows:
PANEL mode ± Directs air flow at face level.
BI±LEVEL mode ± Directs air flow at face level and
at floor level for both front and rear. Except in ventilation, the
air to the floor is slightly warmer than air to the face.
FLOOR mode ± Directs air flow mostly at floor level
for both front and rear.
FLOOR/WINDSHIELD mode ± Directs air flow to
the windshield and front side windows as well as floor level
for both front and rear.
FRONT WINDSHIELD mode ± Directs air flow
mostly to the windshield and front side windows.
When this mode is selected while operating in automatic
mode, the air conditioning is set to operate and the OUTSIDE

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