1999 LEXUS SC300 parking

MAINTENANCE
313
Vehicle interior
Items listed below should be checked regularly, e.g. while
performing periodic services, cleaning the vehicle, etc.
Lights
Make sure the headlight, stop lights, tail lights, turn signal
lights, and other lights are working. Check headlight aim.
Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers
Check that all service reminder indicators and warning
buzzers function properly.
Steering wheel
Check that it has the specified freeplay. Be alert for changes
in steering condition, such as hard steering, excessive
freeplay or strange noise.
Seats
Check that all front seat controls such as seat adjusters,
seatback recliner, etc. operate smoothly. Check that the head
restraints move up and down smoothly and that the locks hold
securely in any latched position.
Seat belts
Check that the seat belt system s uch as buckles, retractors and
anchors operate properly and smoothly. Make sure the belt
webbing is not cut, frayed, worn or damaged. Accelerator pedal
Check
the pedal for smooth operation and uneven pedal ef fort
or catching.
Brake pedal
Check the pedal for smooth operation and the proper
clearance and freeplay. Check the brake booster function.
Brakes
At a safe place, check that the brakes do not pull to one side
when applied.
Parking brake
Check that the lever has the proper travel and that, on a safe
incline, your vehicle is held securely with only the parking
brake applied.
Automatic transmission ºParkº mechanism
On a safe incline, check that your vehicle is held securely with
the selector lever in ºPº position and all brakes released.

CHASSIS
355
SPECIFICATIONS (SC400)
± AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONFluid capacity Drain and refill
Fluid type
1.9 L (2.0 qt., 1.7 lmp.qt.)
Automatic transmission fluid Type T ± IV or equivalent
± DIFFERENTIAL
Oil capacity
Oil type
Oil viscosity
1.35 L (1.42 qt., 1.19 lmp.qt.)
Hypoid gear oil API GL±5
Above ±18C (0F): SAE90
Below ±18C (0F): SAE80W or SAE80W±90
± BRAKES
Pedal clearance *
1
Pedal freeplay
Brake pad wear limit
Parking brake lining wear limit *
2
Parking brake adjustment
Fluid type
89 mm (3.5 in.) Min.
1 ± 6 mm (0.04 ± 0.24 in.)
1.0 mm (0.04 in.)
1.0 mm (0.04 in.)
5 ± 8 clicks
SAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3
*1: Minimum pedal clearance when depressed with the pressure of 490 N (50 k\
gf, 110 lbf.) with the engine running
*
2: Parking brake adjustment when pulled with the force of 196 N (20 kgf, 4\
4 lbf.)

CHASSIS
357
SPECIFICATIONS (SC300)
± AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONFluid capacity Drain and refill
Fluid type
1.6 L (1.7 qt., 1.4 lmp.qt.)
Automatic transmission fluid D±II or DEXRONIII
(DEXRONII)
± DIFFERENTIAL
Oil capacity
Oil type
Oil viscosity
1.35 L (1.42 qt., 1.19 lmp.qt.)
Hypoid gear oil API GL±5
Above ±18C (0F): SAE90
Below ±18C (0F): SAE80W or SAE80W±90
± BRAKES
Pedal clearance *
1
Pedal freeplay
Brake pad wear limit
Parking brake lining wear limit *
2
Parking brake adjustment
Fluid type
89 mm (3.5 in.) Min.
1 ± 6 mm (0.04 ± 0.24 in.)
1.0 mm (0.04 in.)
1.0 mm (0.04 in.)
5 ± 8 clicks
SAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3
*1: Minimum pedal clearance when depressed with the pressure of 490 N (50 k\
gf, 110 lbf.) with the engine running
*
2: Parking brake adjustment when pulled with the force of 196 N (20 kgf, 4\
4 lbf.)

ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS
378
No.FUSEAMPERECIRCUIT
11RADIONO.27.5Radio, cassette tape player,
compact disc player, power
antenna, power rear view mirrors
12TAIL7.5Tail lights, parking lights, side
marker lights, license plate lights
13ECU±IG15
Cruise control system, power
steering control system, shift lock
system, anti±lock brake system,
SRS airbag system, power door
lock system, preset steering system,
traction control system,
electronically controlled
hydraulic±driven cooling system,
passenger 's seat control system
14GAUGE10
Gauges and meters, service
reminder indicators and warning
buzzers (except discharge and open
door warning lights), back±up
lights, electronically controlled
automatic transmission system,
automatic transmission overdrive
system, headlight
15ECU±B15SRS airbag system, power rear
view mirrors
16OBD7.5On±board diagnosis system
17FOG15Fog lights
18SEAT±HT R15Seat heater

ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS
400Parking lights
±±±±5E
Front side marker lights1943.8E
Front turn signal lights1157
NA27/8D
Rear turn signal lights115627D
Light BulbsBulbNo.WType
Stop lights115627D
Tail lights±±±±5E
Back±up lights115627D
High mounted stoplight92118E
License plate lights±±±±5E
Interior light±±±±10F
Personal lights±±±±8D
Glovebox light±±±±1.2E
Door courtesy lights±±±±5E
Footlights±±±±1.2E
Vanity lights±±±±3F
Trunk light1943.8E
A: HB4 halogen bulbs
B: HB3 halogen bulbs
C: H3 halogen bulbs
D: Single end bulbs
E: Wedge base bulbs
F: Double end bulbs