reset LEXUS SC300 1999 Owners Manual
[x] Cancel search | Manufacturer: LEXUS, Model Year: 1999, Model line: SC300, Model: LEXUS SC300 1999Pages: 432, PDF Size: 3.69 MB
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For detailed information, refer to the description given in each section.
PICTORIAL INDEX
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Turn signal indicator light 37
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2 Headlight high beam indicator light 35
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3 Headlight indicator light 32
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4 Automatic transmission indicator lights 217 . . . . . .
5 Engine coolant temperature gauge 50
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6 Tachometer 51 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7 Clock 69
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8 Cruise information display 60
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9 Odometer and trip meter 52
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10 Fuel gauge 49
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11 Low fuel level warning light 59
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12 Traction control system off indicator/warning
light 58 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
13 Malfunction indicator lamp 57
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14 Slip indicator light 246
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15 Anti±lock brake system warning light 57
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16 Snow mode indicator light
241
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17 Power mode indicator light 220, 241
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18 Cruise control indicator light 242
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19 Low engine oil level warning light 57
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20 Low washer fluid warning light 59
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21 Rear light failure warning light 58
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22 Seat belt reminder light 56
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23 Brake system warning light 55
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24 Open door warning light 58
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25 SRS airbag warning light 56
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26 Discharge warning light 56
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27 Low oil pressure warning light 56
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28 Instrument panel light control 64
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29 Cruise information display mode
select button 60 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
30 ODO/TRIP, RESET button 52
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31 H.M : 00 button 69
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For detailed information, refer to the description given in each section.
PICTORIAL INDEX
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Turn signal indicator light 37
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2 Headlight high beam indicator light 35
. . . . . . . . . .
3 Headlight indicator light 32
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4 Automatic transmission indicator lights 229 . . . . . .
5 Engine coolant temperature gauge 50
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6 Tachometer 51 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7 Clock 69
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8 Cruise information display 60
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9 Odometer and trip meter 52
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10 Fuel gauge 49
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11 Low fuel level warning light 59
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
12 Traction control system off indicator/warning
light 58 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
13 Malfunction indicator lamp 57
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
14 Slip indicator light 246
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
15 Anti±lock brake system warning light 57
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16 Snow mode indicator light
241
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17 Power mode indicator light 232, 241
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18 Cruise control indicator light 242
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19 Low engine oil level warning light 57
. . . . . . . . . . . .
20 Low washer fluid warning light 59
. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
21 Rear light failure warning light 58
. . . . . . . . . . . . .
22 Seat belt reminder light 56
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
23 Brake system warning light 55
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24 Open door warning light 58
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25 SRS airbag warning light 56
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26 Discharge warning light 56
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27 Low oil pressure warning light 56
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28 Instrument panel light control 64
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29 Cruise information display mode
select button 60 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
30 ODO/TRIP, RESET button 52
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31 H.M : 00 button 69
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GAUGES, METERS AND SERVICE REMINDER INDICATORS
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This m
eter displays the odometer and two trip meters. To
change the mode indication, push the ºODO/TRIPº
button. E ach time you push the button, the mode changes
in order from the odometer to trip meter A to trip meter
B, then back to the odometer, etc.
The odometer records the total distance the vehicle has
been driven. The twin trip meter records two different
distances independently.
For example, you can use one meter to calculate the fuel
economy and the other to measure the distance on each trip.
To set the A trip meter to zero, display the A meter
reading, then push the ºRESETº button. The same
applies for the B trip meter.
The data of trip meters will be cancelled if the electrical power
source is disconnected.
SERVICE REMINDER
INDICATORS AND WARNING BUZZERS
IF THIS INDICATOR
OR BUZZER COMES
ON ... DO THIS.
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GAUGES, METERS AND SERVICE REMINDER INDICATORS
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To change the mode, push the ºMODE/RESETº button
briefly at the right bottom of the instrument cluster.
The initial mode with the ignition switch turned to ºONº is an
outside temperature display.(1) Outside temperature(Figures with º Fº)
The displayed temperature ranges from ±30 C (±22F)
up to 50C (122F).
If the temperature does not appear on the display or it shows
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GAUGES, METERS AND SERVICE REMINDER INDICATORS
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º± ±º, take your vehicle to your Lexus dealer.
(2) Driving time
(Figures with ºE/Tº)
The total time during the engine running is displayed.
When the engine is started again after the ignition is off, the
driving time is added to the previous value. Up to 99 hours
59 minutes can be displayed. When the driving time exceeds
99 hours 59 minutes, the display returns to 0 and recounting
starts.
To count from the beginning, push the ºMODE/RESETº
button for more than 1 second.
(3) Average vehicle speed(Figures with ºAVG MPHº)
The average vehicle speed is calculated and displayed
based on the total driving distance and the total driving
time with the engine running.
The displayed value is updated every 10 seconds.
To calculate from the beginning, push the ºMODE/RESETº
button for more than 1 second.
(4) Average fuel consumption(Figures with ºAVG MPGº)
The average fuel consumption is calculated and displayed
based on the total driving distance and the total fuel
consumption with the engine running.
The value is updated every 10 seconds.
To calculate from the beginning, push the ºMODE/RESETº
button for more than 1 second.
(5) Momentary fuel consumption(Figures with ºMPGº)
The momentary fuel consumption is calculated and
displayed based on the driving distance and the fuel
consumption for 3 seconds with the engine running.
The value is updated every 3 seconds.
If you are driving at low speeds just before stopping, the
accurate figure may not be shown.
For the display (1), (3), (4) or (5), º± ±º will appear\
in case
the data for calculation is not appropriate.
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INTERIOR EQUIPMENT
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CLOCK
The digital clock indicates the time with the ignition key
at the ºONº position. To reset the hour, press the ºHº
button. To reset the minutes, press the ºMº button. To
adjust the time to the nearest hour, press the º:00º button.
For example, if the º:00º button is pressed when the time is
between 9:30 ± 9:59 or between 10:01 ± 10:29, the time will
change to 10:00.
With the tail lights on, the background brightness of the time
indication will be reduced.
If the electrical power source has been disconnected from the
clock, the time display will automatically be set to 1:00 (one
o'clock).CIGARETTE LIGHTER AND ASHTRAY
Front cigarette lighter and ashtray
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AIR CONDITIONING AND AUDIO
188(b) Selecting a station
Tune in the desired station using one of the following
methods. The frequency will appear on the display.
Preset tuning:
Use for tuning±in to a desired preset station.
Push the station selector button to which the desired station
has been preset. The radio will tune in to the station and the
button number will appear on the display. (See º(c) Presetting
a stationº.)
Seek tuning: Use for automatic station search and stop.
Push the
(SEEK) button and hold it until a beep is heard.
The radio will begin seeking up or down for a station of the
nearest frequency and will stop on reception. Each time you
push the button, stations will be searched out one after
another.
Scan tuning: Use for scanning preset station channels or
station±to±station scanning.
Push the
(SCAN) button for longer than 1 seconds. With
ºP. SCANº blinking on the display, the radio will
automatically seek out a preset station of a higher channel
number in the AM/FM mode. If there is a preset station on the
channel, then the tuning is held for 5 seconds. If there is no
station on the channel, then the tuning is only held for 1
second. If the
(SCAN) button is pushed while listening
to a preset station channel, then the scan proceeds to the next
highest channel, proceeding in turn through the 6 channels of
FM1 and then the 6 channels of FM2, then repeating the
process. To continue listening to the channel of your choice, simply push the
(SCAN) button once again.
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AIR CONDITIONING AND AUDIO
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Push the
(SCAN) button for less than 1 seconds. With
ºSCANº on the display, the radio will automatically seek out
a station of higher frequency, hold it for 5 seconds and scan
to the next. To continue listening to the broadcast of your
choice, simply push the
(SCAN) button once again.
Manual tuning: Push the
(TUNE) button briefly. Each
time you push the button, the radio will step up or down to
another frequency.
(c) Presetting a station.
1. Tune in the desired station. (See º(b) Selecting a stationº.)
2. Push one of the station selector buttons and hold it until a
beep is heard. This sets the station to the button and the button
number will appear on the display.
Each button can store one AM station and two FM stations.
To change the preset station to a different one, follow the same
procedure.
The preset station will be cancelled when the power source is
cut off (battery disconnected, blown fuse, etc.).
(d) Adjusting the tone
To adjust the low±pitched tone, push the ºBASSº knob (if
depressed) and turn it.
To adjust the middle±pitched tone, push the ºMIDº knob (if
depressed) and turn it.
To adjust the high±pitched tone, push the ºTREBº knob (if
depressed) and turn it. (e) Adjusting the sound balance
To balance the sound between the right and left speakers, push
the ºBALº knob (if depressed) and turn it.
To balance the sound between the front and rear speakers,
push the ºFADEº knob (if depressed) and turn it.
(f) Automatic sound levelizer
(Except Nakamichi model)
When the audio sound becomes difficult to be heard due to
road noise, wind noise, etc., during driving, push the
(ASL) button. ºASLº appears on the display. The system
adjusts to the optimum volume and tone quality according to
the noise level.
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AIR CONDITIONING AND AUDIO
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ºRANDOMº button: Use for automatic program selection
and play by the system.
When
the
(RANDOM) button is pushed on the right
side, ºRNDº appears on the display and the system selects a
program on the disc which is set and plays it. To cancel it,
push the button once again.
When a program is skipped or the system is inoperative, push
the
(CD) button to reset.
(f) If the player malfunctions
If ºWAITº appears on the display, audio signals of the disc
cannot be read or the system has trouble. Push the
(CD)
button once again.
If the player does not operate, check that the disc surface is not
soiled or damaged. If the disc is O.K., the following two
causes are possible.
Condensation may have occurred on the internal
mechanism of the player.
Open the trunk to let air circulate.
The temperature of the player's internal mechanism is
raised because of high external temperature.
Remove the magazine from the player to cool it.
If the player still does not operate, take it to your Lexus dealer. Compact disc player operating tips
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STARTING AND DRIVING
244
Setting at a desired speed
The transmission must be in ºDº before you set the cruise
control speed.
Bring the vehicle to the desired speed, press the control lever
downward in the ºSET/COASTº direction and release it.
This sets the vehicle at that speed. Now you may take your
foot off the accelerator pedal. If you need acceleration ± for
example, when passing ± depress the accelerator pedal
enough for the vehicle to exceed the set speed. When you
release the accelerator pedal, the vehicle will return to the
speed set prior to the acceleration.
Cancelling the preset speed
You can cancel the preset speed by any of the following:
a. Pulling the control lever in the ºCANCELº direction.
b. Depressing the brake pedal.