1999 LEXUS SC300 wiper

For detailed information, refer to the description given in each section.
PICTORIAL INDEX
viiiPage
1
Driving position memory switch 168
. . . . . . . . . . . .
2 Power rear view mirror control switch 111 . . . . . . . .
3 Door lock switch and power window
switches 30, 40
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4 Fuel filler door opener 85
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5 Trunk lid opener 84
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6 Hood lock release lever 81
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7 Headlight, turn signal and fog
light switch 32, 37
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
8 Traction control system off switch 246
. . . . . . . . . . .
9 Windshield wiper and washer switch 38
. . . . . . . . .
10 Cruise control switch 242
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page
11 Emergency flasher switch
44
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
12 Automatic air conditioning controls 177
. . . . . . . . .
13 Car audio 186
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
14 Parking brake lever 215
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
15 Driving pattern selector switch 220
. . . . . . . . . . . . .
16 Seat heater switches 45
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
17 Ashtray 69
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
18 Automatic transmission selector lever 217 . . . . . . .
19 Cup holder 76
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
20 Cup holder 76
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
21 Glovebox 72
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

For detailed information, refer to the description given in each section.
PICTORIAL INDEX
xPage
1
Driving position memory switch 168
. . . . . . . . . . . .
2 Power rear view mirror control switch 111 . . . . . . . .
3 Door lock switch and power window
switches 30, 40
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4 Fuel filler door opener 85
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5 Trunk lid opener 84
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6 Hood lock release lever 81
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7 Headlight, turn signal and fog
light switch 32, 37
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
8 Traction control system off switch 246
. . . . . . . . . .
9 Windshield wiper and washer switch 38
. . . . . . . . .
10 Cruise control switch 242
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page
11 Emergency flasher switch
44
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
12 Automatic air conditioning controls 177
. . . . . . . . .
13 Car audio 186
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
14 Parking brake lever 215
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
15 Driving pattern selector switch 232
. . . . . . . . . . . . .
16 Seat heater switches 45
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
17 Ashtray 69
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
18 Automatic transmission selector lever 229 . . . . . . .
19 Cup holder 76
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
20 Cup holder 76
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
21 Glovebox 72
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

65S011-4
65S012-4
PICTORIAL INDEX
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EXTERIOR VIEW
Page
1 Rear window defogger 39 . . .
2 Trunk lid 83
. . . . . . . . . . . . .
3 Fuel filler door . 85 . . . . . . .
4 Hood 81 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5 Headlights 32, 399
. . . . . . . .
6 Moon roof 88
. . . . . . . . . . . .
7 Outside rear view mirror 109
8 Door 27
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. .
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. .
9

BASIC OPERATION ± QUICK REFERENCE
9
7. WIPER SWITCH

SECTION 1 ± 2
32
INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
Switches
Headlight switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
32
Headlight dimmer and turn signal switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
35
Fog light switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
37
Windshield wiper and washer switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
38
Rear window and outside rear view mirror defogger switch .
39
Power window switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
40
Emergency flasher switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
44
Seat heater switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
45
HEADLIGHT SWITCH

SWITCHES
38
WINDSHIELD WIPER ANDWASHER SWITCH
To turn the wipers on, move the lever down. To make the
washer squirt, push the button on the end of the lever.
The ignition key must be in the ºONº position.
For mist wiper operation (a single wipe), pull the lever toward
you and release it.
The interval adjuster lets you adjust the wiping time interval
between wiper sweeps if the wiper lever is in the ºINTº
position. Tw ist the lever upward to increase the time between
sweeps, and downward to decrease it.
Also, the wipers will automatically operate a couple of times
after the washer squirts even with the lever in the ºOFFº
position. The low washer fluid warning light in the instrument cluster
comes on when the fluid level in the tank becomes nearly
empty. For information on adding washer fluid, see ºAdding
washer fluidº on page 396.
In cold weather, warm the windshield with the defroster
before using the washer. This will help prevent icing, which
could block your vision.
NOTICE
Do not operate the wipers if the windshield is dry. It may
scratch the glass.

INTRODUCTION
325

Right after driving, the engine compartment ± the
engine, radiator, exhaust manifold and power
steering fluid reservoir, etc. ± will be hot. So be
careful not to touch them. Oil and other fluids may
also be hot.

Do not smoke, cause sparks or allow open flames
near fuel or the battery. Their fumes are fl ammable.

Be extremely cautious when working on the battery.
It contains poisonous and corrosive sulfuric acid.

Do not get under your vehicle with just the body jack
supporting it. Al ways use automotive jack stands or
other solid supports.

Use eye protection whenever you work on or under
your vehicle where you may be exposed to flying or
falling material, fluid spray, etc.
NOTICE

Remember that battery and ignition cables carry high
currents or voltages. Be careful of accidentally
causing a short circuit.

Before closing the engine hood, check to see that you
have not forgotten any tools, rags, etc.

Do not drive with the air cleaner removed, or excessive
engine wear could result. Also backfiring could cause
a fire in the engine compartment.

Do not overfill automatic transmission fluid, or the
transmission could be damaged.

Be careful not to scratch the glass surface with the
wiper frame.
PARTS AND TOOLS
Here is a list of parts and tools you will need to perform
do±it±yourself maintenance. Remember all Lexus parts are
designed in metric sizes, so your tools must be metric.
Checking the engine oil level
Parts (if level is low):

Use API grade SJ, ºEnergy±Conservingº multigrade
engine oil or ILSAC multigrade engine oil. For
recommended oil viscosity, see page 346.
Tools: