ignition LEXUS SC300 1999 Repair Manual

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Place the ignition key in the ºACCº position.
NOTICE

Do not tow with the key removed or in the ºLOCKº
position, as the steering lock mechanism is not strong
enough to hold the front wheels straight.

When lifting wheels, take care to ensure adequate
ground clearance for towing at the opposite end of the
raised vehicle. Otherwise, the bumper and/or
underbody of the towed vehicle will be damaged
during towing.
(b) Using a flat bed truck

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CAUTION
Use extreme caution when towing the vehicle. Avoid sudden
starts or erratic driving maneuvers which would place
excessive stress on the emergency towing eyelet and towing
cable or chain. The eyelet and towing cable or chain may
break and cause serious injury or damage.
NOTICE
Use only a cable or chain specifically intended for use in
towing vehicles. Securely fasten the cable or chain to the
towing eyelet provided.
Before towing, release the parking brake and put the
transmission in ºNº. The ignition key must be in ºACCº
(engine off) or ºONº (engine running).
CAUTION
If the engine is not running, the power assist for the brakes and
steering will not work so steering and braking will be much
harder than usual.

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IF YOU CANNOT SHIFT
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SELECTOR LEVER
If you cannot shift the selector lever out of ºPº position to
other positions even though the brake pedal is depressed,
use the shift lock override button as follows:
1. Turn the ignition key to ºLOCKº. Make sure the parking
brake is applied.
2. Pry up the cover with a flat±bladed screwdriver or
equivalent.

INTRODUCTION
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Right after driving, the engine compartment ± the
engine, radiator, exhaust manifold and power
steering fluid reservoir, etc. ± will be hot. So be
careful not to touch them. Oil and other fluids may
also be hot.

Do not smoke, cause sparks or allow open flames
near fuel or the battery. Their fumes are fl ammable.

Be extremely cautious when working on the battery.
It contains poisonous and corrosive sulfuric acid.

Do not get under your vehicle with just the body jack
supporting it. Al ways use automotive jack stands or
other solid supports.

Use eye protection whenever you work on or under
your vehicle where you may be exposed to flying or
falling material, fluid spray, etc.
NOTICE

Remember that battery and ignition cables carry high
currents or voltages. Be careful of accidentally
causing a short circuit.

Before closing the engine hood, check to see that you
have not forgotten any tools, rags, etc.

Do not drive with the air cleaner removed, or excessive
engine wear could result. Also backfiring could cause
a fire in the engine compartment.

Do not overfill automatic transmission fluid, or the
transmission could be damaged.

Be careful not to scratch the glass surface with the
wiper frame.
PARTS AND TOOLS
Here is a list of parts and tools you will need to perform
do±it±yourself maintenance. Remember all Lexus parts are
designed in metric sizes, so your tools must be metric.
Checking the engine oil level
Parts (if level is low):

Use API grade SJ, ºEnergy±Conservingº multigrade
engine oil or ILSAC multigrade engine oil. For
recommended oil viscosity, see page 346.
Tools:

ENGINE
332± IGNITION SYSTEM
Spark plug ± Make DENSO NGK
± Gap
SK20R11
IFR6A11
1.1 mm (0.043 in.)

ENGINE
336± IGNITION SYSTEM
Spark plug ± Make DENSO NGK
± Gap
PK16TR11
BKR5EKPB11
1.1 mm (0.043 in.)
± ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Battery ± Maintenance type battery Specific gravity reading at 20 C (68F):
Charging rates Quick charge Slow charge
± Non±maintenance battery Open voltage at 20C (68F):
Charging rates
1.260 Fully charged
1.160 Half charged
1.060 Discharged
15A max.
5A max.
12.7V Fully charged
12.3V Half charged
11.9V Discharged
[Voltage that is checked 20 minutes after the key is
removed with all the lights turned off]
5A max.

ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS
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No.FUSEAMPERECIRCUIT
19PWR30Preset steering, electronic
moon roof, power windows,
theft deterrent system
20IG SW40Starting system
21DOOR30
Theft deterrent system, seat
control system, fuel opener
control system, power door
lock system
22DOME10
Interior light, personal lights,
door courtesy lights, ignition
switch light, open door
warning light, trunk light,
electronic moon roof system,
preset steering system, seat
belt reminder system, cruise
control system, air
conditioning system, inside
rear view mirror, door lock
and theft deterrent system,
foot light, power rear view
mirror, locking with wireless
remote control system,
passenger 's seat control
system.
23EFI30Multiport fuel injection
system/sequential multiport
fuel injection system
24HAZ±HORN15Emergency flashers, horns
No.FUSEAMPERECIRCUIT
25RADIONO.120Radio, cassette tape player,
compact disc player, power
antenna
26TEL15Telephone
27ALT
SENCING7.5Charging system
28ETCS15Traction control system
29HEAD(RH±LWR)*115Right±hand headlight (low
beam)
30HEAD(LH±LWR)*215Left±hand headlight (low
beam)
30DRL7.5Daytime Running Light
System
29HEAD(RH±LPR)15Right±hand headlight (high
beam)
30HEAD(LH±LPR)15Left±hand headlight (high
beam)
31INJ30SC300
Starting system
*1 SC300: HEAD (RH)
*2 SC300: HEAD (LH)

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1. Turn the ignition switch off and open the fuse box lid.
Determine which fuse may be causing the problem. The lid
of the fuse box shows the name of the circuit for each fuse.