1999 LEXUS SC300 wheel

65S010±3
PICTORIAL INDEX
xv
SEAT AND STEERING WHEEL

65S011-4
65S012-4
PICTORIAL INDEX
xvii
EXTERIOR VIEW
Page
1 Rear window defogger 39 . . .
2 Trunk lid 83
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3 Fuel filler door . 85 . . . . . . .
4 Hood 81 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5 Headlights 32, 399
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6 Moon roof 88
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7 Outside rear view mirror 109
8 Door 27
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9 Windshield wiper and washer
38
10 Tire and wheel 363 . . . . . . . .
For detailed information, refer to
the description given in each
section.

BASIC OPERATION
1
QUICK REFERENCE
Driver's seat. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
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2
Steering wheel (Power type) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2
Steering wheel (Manual type) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
Automatic transmission (SC400) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4
Automatic transmission (SC300) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6
Headlight and turn signal switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
8
Wiper switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
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9

BASIC OPERATION ± QUICK REFERENCE
2
1. DRIVER'S SEAT2. STEERING WHEEL (Power
type)

TILT STEERING WHEEL
To tilt the steering wheel up or down to the desired angle,
push the control button in the required direction and
release the button when the steering wheel reaches the
desired angle.

TELESCOPIC STEERING WHEEL
To move the steering wheel to the desired position, push
the control button away from you or pull it toward you until

BASIC OPERATION ± QUICK REFERENCE
3
the steering wheel reaches the desired position.
3. STEERING WHEEL (Manual
type)


TILT STEERING WHEEL
To tilt the steering wheel up or down to the desired angle:
1. Pull the lever up while holding the steering wheel.
2. Push or pull the steering wheel to the desired angle.
3. Release the lever.

TELESCOPIC STEERING WHEEL
To move the steering wheel to the desired position:
1. Push the lever down.
2. Push or pull the steering wheel to the desired position.
3. Pull the lever up to lock the steering wheel in position.

GAUGES, METERS AND SERVICE REMINDER INDICATORS
57
The light may occasionally flicker when the engine is idling
or it may come on briefly after a hard stop. There is no cause
for concern if it then goes out when the engine is accelerated
slightly.
The light may come on when the oil level is extremely low.
It is not designed to indicate low oil level, and the oil level
must be checked using the oil level dipstick.
NOTICE
Do not drive the vehicle with the warning light on ± even
for one block. It may ruin the engine.
(f) Low Engine Oil Level Warning Light
This light warns that the engine oil level is too low. Add oil
as soon as possible. (For instructions, see ºChecking the
engine oil levelº on page 342.)
While driving on steep inclines or rough roads which causes
the vehicle to substantially sway or on curves, this light may
come on due to the movement of engine oil in the engine.
NOTICE
Continued engine operation with low engine oil will
damage the engine.
(g) Malfunction Indicator Lamp
This lamp comes on in the following cases.
a. The fuel tank is completely empty. (See ºFuel gaugeº on
page 49 for instructions.)
b. The fuel tank cap is not tightened securely (SC400 only).
(See ºFuel tank capº on page 85 for instructions.)
c. There is a problem
somewhere in your engine or automatic
transmission electrical system.
If it comes on while you are driving in case ºc.º, have your
vehicle checked/repaired by your Lexus dealer as soon as
possible.
(h) ºABSº Warning Light
This light warns that there is a problem somewhere in your
anti±lock brake system.
If the light comes on while you are driving, have your vehicle
checked by your Lexus dealer as soon as possible.
The light will come on when the ignition key is turned to
ºONº, and will go off after about a few seconds.
When the ºABSº warning light is on (and the brake system
warning light is off), the brake system operates
conventionally but anti±lock brake system is not assisting
brake performance so that the wheels could lock up during a
sudden brake or braking on slippery road surfaces.

SECTION 1 ± 6
93
INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
Comfort adjustment
Front seats. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
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94
Head restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
102
Tilt and telescopic steering wheel l . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
104
Outside rear view mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
109
Inside rear view mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
113
Seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
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115
SRS airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
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128
Child restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
.
143
Driving position memory system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
168

COMFORT ADJUSTMENT
94
FRONT SEATS
Seat adjustment precautions
Adjust the driver's seat so that the foot pedals, steering wheel
and instrument panel controls are within easy reach of the
driver.
CAUTION

Do not adjust the seat while the vehicle is moving as the seat
may unexpectedly move and cause the driver to lose control
of the vehicle.

Be careful not to hit the seat against a passenger, luggage or
the rear seat.
NOTICE
Do not operate the control switch in more than one
dimension at a time. It may cause electrical overload.
Adjusting front seats