ad blue LEXUS SC300 1999 Owners Manual

SWITCHES
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For high beam, push the lever forward. Pull it back for
low beam. For the headlight flasher, pull it further back.
A blue light in the instrument cluster indicates high beam or
headlight flasher is on.
The headlight flasher works even when the headlight switch
is off.

ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS
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Check the battery condition by the hydrometer color.
Maintenance type battery
BLUE ± Good condition.
WHITE ± Charging necessary. Have the battery checked by
your Lexus dealer.
RED ± Add distilled water. (See ºAdding distilled waterº on
page 386.)
Non±maintenance type battery
BLUE ± Good condition.
WHITE ± Charging necessary. Have the battery checked by
your Lexus dealer.
RED ± Have the battery checked by your Lexus dealer.NOTICE
For non±maintenance battery:
Do not refill the battery with water.

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2. Look at the beam angle gauge (horizontal movement).
The blue mark should not deviate by more than one mark on
either side of the gauge.
If the error is over the value specified above, take the vehicle
to your Lexus dealer to adjust the headlight aim.REPLACING LIGHT BULBS
The illustration on the following pages show the locations of
light bulbs. If it is necessary to replace a bulb, take your
vehicle to your Lexus dealer as soon as possible. Use bulbs
with the bulb numbers and wattage ratings given in the table.
CAUTION
Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and r equire special
handling. They can burst or shatter if scratched or dropped.
Hold a bulb only by its plastic or metal case. Do not touch the
glass part of a bulb with bare hands.
NOTICE
Only use a bulb of the listed type.
Light BulbsBulb
No.WType
Headlights (low beam)900655A
Headlights (high beam)900565B
Fog lights±±±±55C