lock LEXUS SC300 1999 Owner's Guide

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Insert your fingers under the hood, push up the auxiliary
catch lever and lift the hood.Before closing the hood, check to see that you have not
forgotten any tools, rags, etc. Then lower the hood and make
sure it locks.
CAUTION
Before driving, be sure that the hood is closed and securely
locked. Otherwise, the hood may open unexpectedly while
driving and an accident may occur.

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TRUNK LID
To unlock the trunk lid, insert the master key and turn it
clockwise.
To close the trunk lid, lower it and press down on it. After
closing the trunk lid, try pulling it up to make sure it is
securely closed.
The trunk lid can be unlocked using the wireless remote
control key. For details, see page 21.
CAUTION
Keep the trunk lid closed while driving. This not only keeps
the luggage from being thrown out, but also prevents exhaust
gases from entering the vehicle.

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3. If you do not want to activate the trunk lid opener
system, push in the main switch.
4. To activate the system, insert the master key and turn
it counterclockwise.
To protect things put in the trunk, when you have your vehicle
parked, turn off the trunk lid opener system.FUEL TANK CAP

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CAUTION

Do not smoke, cause sparks or allow open flames when
refuelling. The fumes are flammable.

When opening the cap, do not remove the cap quickly. In
hot weather, fuel under pressure could cause injury by
spraying out of the filler neck if the cap is suddenly
removed.
2. To remove the fuel tank cap, turn the cap slowly
counterclockwise, then pause slightly before removing it.
The removed cap can be stored on the back side of the fuel
filler door.
It is not unusual to hear a slight swoosh when the cap is
opened. When installing the cap, turn the cap clockwise until
you hear a click.
If the cap is not tightened securely, the malfunction indicator
lamp comes on. Make sure the cap is tightened securely.
The indicator lamp goes off after driving several times. If the
indicator lamp does not go off, contact your Lexus dealer as
soon as possible.

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To tilt up the rear end of the moon roof, push the switch
on the rear side or on the front side to lower it.
To operate the moon roof, the ignition key must be in the
ºONº position. However, even if the ignition key is turned to
the ºACCº or ºLOCKº position, the moon roof can be
operated until any of the doors is opened (or for about 60
seconds).
CAUTION
To avoid serious personal injury, you must do the following.

While the vehicle is moving, always keep the head, hands
and other parts of the body of all occupants away from the
roof opening. Otherwise, you could be seriously injured if
the vehicle stops suddenly or if the vehicle is involved in an
accident.

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Push the control switch on either side.
The amount of lumbar support will change as long as the
switch is pushed.Moving passenger's seat for rear seat entry
Lift the seatback lock release lever or press the release
pedal. The seatback will incline and the seat will
automatically slide forward.
This allows passengers to get in or out of the rear seat easily.

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CAUTION
This vehicle is equipped with two seat belts in the rear seat.
For the safety of passengers, do not let three people ride in the
rear seat.
After passengers are in, return the seatback until it locks.
The seat will then automatically slide rearward.
The amount of seat movement varies with the original seat
position.
Do not place anything under the seat. It might interfere with
the seat movement.
In the following cases, automatic forward or rearward
movement will not be performed or will be cancelled
partway:
1. The seat position control switch is operated.
2. The seatback is lifted up or inclined while the seat is
moving.
3. The passenger's seat belt is used.
4. There is not enough room to move forward or rearward.

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HEAD RESTRAINTS
To raise the head restraint, pull it up. To lower it, press the
lock release button and push the head restraint down. To
move the head restraint forward, pull on the top.
Pulling the top of the head restraint forward as far as it can go
will return it to the upright position.
The head restraint is most effective when it is close to your
head. Therefore, using a cushion on the seatback is not
recommended.

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CAUTION

Adjust the center of the head restraint so that it is closest to
the top of your ears.

After adjusting the head restraint, make sure it is locked in
position.

Do not drive with the head restraints removed.

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Manual tilt and telescopic type
ADJUSTMENT OF STEERING WHEEL TILT
To change the steering wheel angle, hold the steering
wheel, pull up the lock release lever, tilt the steering wheel
to the desired angle and release the lever.
When the steering wheel is in a low position, it will spring up
as you release the lock release lever.
CAUTION

Do not adjust the steering wheel while the vehicle is moving.

After adjusting the steering wheel, try moving it up and
down to make sure it is locked in position.