hood release LEXUS SC300 1999 Owners Manual

For detailed information, refer to the description given in each section.
PICTORIAL INDEX
viiiPage
1
Driving position memory switch 168
. . . . . . . . . . . .
2 Power rear view mirror control switch 111 . . . . . . . .
3 Door lock switch and power window
switches 30, 40
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4 Fuel filler door opener 85
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5 Trunk lid opener 84
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6 Hood lock release lever 81
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7 Headlight, turn signal and fog
light switch 32, 37
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
8 Traction control system off switch 246
. . . . . . . . . . .
9 Windshield wiper and washer switch 38
. . . . . . . . .
10 Cruise control switch 242
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page
11 Emergency flasher switch
44
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
12 Automatic air conditioning controls 177
. . . . . . . . .
13 Car audio 186
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
14 Parking brake lever 215
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
15 Driving pattern selector switch 220
. . . . . . . . . . . . .
16 Seat heater switches 45
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
17 Ashtray 69
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
18 Automatic transmission selector lever 217 . . . . . . .
19 Cup holder 76
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
20 Cup holder 76
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
21 Glovebox 72
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

For detailed information, refer to the description given in each section.
PICTORIAL INDEX
xPage
1
Driving position memory switch 168
. . . . . . . . . . . .
2 Power rear view mirror control switch 111 . . . . . . . .
3 Door lock switch and power window
switches 30, 40
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4 Fuel filler door opener 85
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5 Trunk lid opener 84
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6 Hood lock release lever 81
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7 Headlight, turn signal and fog
light switch 32, 37
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
8 Traction control system off switch 246
. . . . . . . . . .
9 Windshield wiper and washer switch 38
. . . . . . . . .
10 Cruise control switch 242
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page
11 Emergency flasher switch
44
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
12 Automatic air conditioning controls 177
. . . . . . . . .
13 Car audio 186
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
14 Parking brake lever 215
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
15 Driving pattern selector switch 232
. . . . . . . . . . . . .
16 Seat heater switches 45
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
17 Ashtray 69
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
18 Automatic transmission selector lever 229 . . . . . . .
19 Cup holder 76
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
20 Cup holder 76
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
21 Glovebox 72
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SECTION 1 ± 5
81
INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
Exterior equipment
Hood. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
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81
Trunk lid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . .
83
Fuel tank cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. .
85
Moon roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . .
88
HOOD
To open the hood, pull the hood lock release lever under
the instrument panel. The hood will spring up slightly.

MAINTENANCE
312
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
Listed below are the general maintenance items that should be
performed at the intervals specified. It is recommended that
any problem you notice be brought to the attention of your
Lexus dealer or qualified service shop for their advice.
CAUTION
Make these checks only where adequate ventilation can be
obtained if you run the engine.
Vehicle exterior
Items listed below should be performed from time to time,
unless otherwise specified.
Tire pressure
Check the pressure with a gauge every two weeks, or at least
once a month and adjust as shown on the tire pressure label.
See page 363 for additional information.
Tire surface
Check the tires carefully for cuts, damage or excessive wear.
See page 365 for additional information.
Wheel nuts
When checking the tires, make sure to check the nuts for
looseness. Tighten them if necessary. Tire rotation
Rotate the tires every 12000 km (7500 miles). See page 365
for additional information.
Fluid leaks
Check underneath for leaking fuel, oil, water or other fluid
after
the vehicle has been parked for a while. If you smell fuel
fumes or notice any leak, have the cause found and corrected
immediately.
Doors and engine hood
Check that all doors, including trunk lid, operate smoothly
and all latches lock securely. Make sure the engine hood
secondary latch secures the hood when the primary latch is
released.