1999 LEXUS SC300 lock

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To turn on the interior light, slide the switch.
With the switch in the ºDOORº position, the light comes on
when either of the side doors is opened. After both doors are
closed, the light remains on for about 15 seconds and then
goes out.
However, in the following cases, the light goes out
immediately:
1. Both doors are closed when the ignition key is in ºACCº
or ºONº position.
2. The ignition key is turned to ºACCº or ºONº when the
light is still on.
3. Both doors are locked when the light is still on.
4. One door is closed with the lock button pushed in while the
other door is locked.
PERSONAL LIGHTS

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off, push the switch again.
IGNITION SWITCH LIGHT
For easy access to the ignition switch, the ignition switch
light comes on when either of the side doors is opened.
The light remains on for about 15 seconds and goes out after
both side doors are closed. However, the light goes out
immediately when both doors are locked or the ignition key
is in the ºACCº or ºONº position.

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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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GLOVEBOX
To open the glovebox door, push the lock release button.
To lock the glovebox door, insert the master key and turn
it clockwise.
With the tail lights on, the glovebox light will come on when
the glovebox door is open.
CAUTION
To reduce the chance of injury in case of an accident or a
sudden stop, always keep the glovebox door closed while
driving.

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FLOOR MAT
Use a floor mat of the correct size.
If the floor carpet and floor mat have a hole, then it is designed
for use with a locking clip. Fix the floor mat with locking clip
into the hole in the floor carpet.

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INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
Exterior equipment
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HOOD
To open the hood, pull the hood lock release lever under
the instrument panel. The hood will spring up slightly.

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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.