1999 LEXUS SC300 change

FOREWORD
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Welcome to the growing group of value±conscious people who drive Lexus\
vehicles.
We are proud of the advanced engineering and quality construction of each \
vehicle we
build.
This Owner's Manual explains the features of your new Lexus. Please read it and
follow the instructions carefully so that you can enjoy many years of safe mot\
oring.
When it comes to service, remember that your Lexus dealer knows your vehicle\
best
and is interested in your complete satisfaction. Your Lexus dealer will provide quality
maintenance and any other assistance you may require.
If there is not a Lexus dealer near you, or you need emergency assistance for any
reason, please call the following number:
U.S. OWNERS


When traveling in the U.S. mainland or Canada:
Lexus Roadside Assistance 1±800±25±LEXUS (Toll±Free)
(1±800±255±3987)

HAWAII:
Lexus Customer Service Assistance 1±800±25±LEXUS (Toll±Free)
(1±800±255±3987)
Please leave this Owner's Manual in this vehicle at the time of resale. The next
owner will need this information also.
All information and specifications in this manual are current at the time of
printing. However, because of the Lexus policy of continual product
improvement, we reserve the right to make changes at any time without notice.
Please note that this manual applies to all models and explains all equipment,\
including options. Ther efore, you may find some explanations for equipment not
installed on your vehicle.

KEYS AND DOORS
18For vehicles sold in U.S.A.
FCC ID: MOZ RI±4CTY MADE IN JAPAN
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference,
and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
CAUTION
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to
operate the equipment.

KEYS AND DOORS
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CAUTION
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to
operate the equipment.

SWITCHES
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For signaling turns, move the lever up or down in the
conventional manner.
The ignition key must be in the ºONº position.
The turn signal is self±cancelling after a turn, but after a lane
change, you may have to cancel it by hand. You can also
signal a lane change by moving the turn signal lever partway
and holding it there.
If the green light in the instrument cluster flashes faster than
normal, it indicates that the front or rear turn signal bulb has
burned out. If this indicator light does not come on,
the fuse
or the indicator light itself has probably failed.
FOG LIGHT SWITCH
To turn on the fog lights, turn the switch to the ºONº
position. The fog lights come on only when the headlights
are on low beam.

GAUGES, METERS AND SERVICE REMINDER INDICATORS
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The gauge indicates the engine coolant temperature when
the ignition switch is on. The engine operating
temperature
will vary with changes in weather and engine
load.
If the needle points to the red zone or higher, stop your vehicle
and allow the engine to cool.
Your vehicle may overheat during severe operating
conditions, such as:

Driving up a long hill on a hot day.

Reducing speed or stopping after high speed driving.

Idling for a long period with the air conditioning on in
stop±and±go traffic.

Towing a trailer.
NOTICE

Do not remove the thermostat in the engine cooling
system as this may cause the engine to overheat. The
thermostat is designed to control the flow of coolant to
keep the temperature of the engine within the specified
operating range.

Do not continue driving with an overheated engine.
See ºIf your vehicle overheatsº on page 280.
TACHOMETER

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.

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

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