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... Automatic air conditioning controls Car audio Parking brake lever Seat heater switches Driving pattern selector switch Ashtray Traction control system off switch Automatic transmission selector lever or manual transmission gear shift lever Cup holder Cup holder Glovebox 100 106 130 23 132 40 132 132, 139 42 42 41 14 15 16...
... Automatic air conditioning controls Car audio Parking brake lever Seat heater switches Driving pattern selector switch Ashtray Traction control system off switch Automatic transmission selector lever or manual transmission gear shift lever Cup holder Cup holder Glovebox 100 106 130 23 132 40 132 132, 139 42 42 41 14 15 16...
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... 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 Turn signal indicator light Headlight high beam indicator light Headlight indicator light Automatic transmission indicator lights Engine coolant temperature gauge Tachometer Clock Cruise information display Odometer and trip meter Fuel gauge Low fuel level warning light Traction control system...
... 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 Turn signal indicator light Headlight high beam indicator light Headlight indicator light Automatic transmission indicator lights Engine coolant temperature gauge Tachometer Clock Cruise information display Odometer and trip meter Fuel gauge Low fuel level warning light Traction control system...
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... 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 Turn signal indicator light Headlight high beam indicator light Tail light indicator light Automatic transmission indicator lights Engine coolant temperature gauge Tachometer Clock Cruise information display Odometer and trip meter Fuel gauge Low fuel level warning light Traction control system...
... 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 Turn signal indicator light Headlight high beam indicator light Tail light indicator light Automatic transmission indicator lights Engine coolant temperature gauge Tachometer Clock Cruise information display Odometer and trip meter Fuel gauge Low fuel level warning light Traction control system...
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BASIC OPERATION QUICK REFERENCE Driver's seat Steering wheel (Power type) Steering wheel (Manual type) Automatic transmission Headlight and turn signal switch Wiper switch 2 2 3 4 5 6 1
BASIC OPERATION QUICK REFERENCE Driver's seat Steering wheel (Power type) Steering wheel (Manual type) Automatic transmission Headlight and turn signal switch Wiper switch 2 2 3 4 5 6 1
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... while pressing the lock release button in Shift without pressing the button Note: When the cruise control is being used, even if you downshift the transmission by turning off the overdrive switch, engine braking will not be applied because the cruise control is not cancelled. For the operation to decrease the...
... while pressing the lock release button in Shift without pressing the button Note: When the cruise control is being used, even if you downshift the transmission by turning off the overdrive switch, engine braking will not be applied because the cruise control is not cancelled. For the operation to decrease the...
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...220 kPa (2.2 kgf/cm2 or bar, 32 psi) S S S S S S S qt.) SC300 - With automatic transmission 8.4 L (8.9 qt., 7.4 Imp.qt.) With manual transmission 8.5 L (9.0 qt., 7.5 Imp. Manual transmission: Oil type - Tire pressure: Tire size: SC400, SC300- 225/55 R16 94V Tire pressure: SC400, SC300- SAE ...GL-4 or GL-5 Recommended oil viscosity - qt.) See page 205 for detailed information. qt.) Coolant type - SAE 75W-90 or 80W-90 Automatic transmission: Fluid type - qt.) without filter 4.9 L (5.2 qt., 4.4 Imp. Recommended oil viscosity - GAS STATION INFORMATION S Fuel selection: Select premium ...
...220 kPa (2.2 kgf/cm2 or bar, 32 psi) S S S S S S S qt.) SC300 - With automatic transmission 8.4 L (8.9 qt., 7.4 Imp.qt.) With manual transmission 8.5 L (9.0 qt., 7.5 Imp. Manual transmission: Oil type - Tire pressure: Tire size: SC400, SC300- 225/55 R16 94V Tire pressure: SC400, SC300- SAE ...GL-4 or GL-5 Recommended oil viscosity - qt.) See page 205 for detailed information. qt.) Coolant type - SAE 75W-90 or 80W-90 Automatic transmission: Fluid type - qt.) without filter 4.9 L (5.2 qt., 4.4 Imp. Recommended oil viscosity - GAS STATION INFORMATION S Fuel selection: Select premium ...
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GAUGES, METERS, AND SERVICE REMINDER INDICATORS The light may occasionally flicker when the engine is a problem somewhere in your engine or automatic transmission electrical system. a. There is idling or it may come on page 205.) NOTICE Continued engine operation with the warning light on ...until all the doors are driving in case c., have your vehicle checked by your Lexus dealer as soon as possible. Add oil as soon as possible. (For instructions, see "Checking the engine oil level" on briefly after about...
GAUGES, METERS, AND SERVICE REMINDER INDICATORS The light may occasionally flicker when the engine is a problem somewhere in your engine or automatic transmission electrical system. a. There is idling or it may come on page 205.) NOTICE Continued engine operation with the warning light on ...until all the doors are driving in case c., have your vehicle checked by your Lexus dealer as soon as possible. Add oil as soon as possible. (For instructions, see "Checking the engine oil level" on briefly after about...
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Have defective bulbs replaced as soon as possible to service the vehicle. S The light remains on more than 3 seconds after 3 seconds. Contact your Lexus dealer as soon as possible. S The light comes on . Fill the tank as soon as possible. This buzzer reminds you to remove the key when... you open the driver's door with the ignition key in the "ACC" or "LOCK" (k) "TRAC OFF" Indicator/Warning Light (Vehicles with automatic transmission only) This light comes on (at the first or second clickstop), it comes on when the fluid level in the tank becomes nearly empty. If...
Have defective bulbs replaced as soon as possible to service the vehicle. S The light remains on more than 3 seconds after 3 seconds. Contact your Lexus dealer as soon as possible. S The light comes on . Fill the tank as soon as possible. This buzzer reminds you to remove the key when... you open the driver's door with the ignition key in the "ACC" or "LOCK" (k) "TRAC OFF" Indicator/Warning Light (Vehicles with automatic transmission only) This light comes on (at the first or second clickstop), it comes on when the fluid level in the tank becomes nearly empty. If...
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Setting a driving position The beep sosund means that button. 93 Automatic transmission: When you push button "1" or "2", the signal beeps and the driving position automatically adjusts to the position recorded for another driver can be done when ...
Setting a driving position The beep sosund means that button. 93 Automatic transmission: When you push button "1" or "2", the signal beeps and the driving position automatically adjusts to the position recorded for another driver can be done when ...
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S Key not in ignition switch Within 30 seconds of opening driver's door Parking brake applied (manual transmission) The memorized position can be activated, except for memorized position activation If the vehicle's battery is being ...will not change. If this happens, the beep sounds and the operation stops. COMFORT ADJUSTMENT Manual transmission: Keep button "1" or "2" pushed in "P" position (automatic transmission) Parking brake applied (manual transmission) All parts of the memorized driving position profiles is disconnected, the computer's memory will be erased...
S Key not in ignition switch Within 30 seconds of opening driver's door Parking brake applied (manual transmission) The memorized position can be activated, except for memorized position activation If the vehicle's battery is being ...will not change. If this happens, the beep sounds and the operation stops. COMFORT ADJUSTMENT Manual transmission: Keep button "1" or "2" pushed in "P" position (automatic transmission) Parking brake applied (manual transmission) All parts of the memorized driving position profiles is disconnected, the computer's memory will be erased...
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SECTION STARTING AND DRIVING Starting and driving Three-way catalytic converter Engine exhaust caution Before starting the engine Ignition switch with steering lock Parking brake How to start the engine Automatic transmission Manual transmission Cruise control Traction control system Brake system Brake pad wear limit indicators Types of tires 3-1 126 127 128 128 130 130 132 139 141 144 145 147 148 125
SECTION STARTING AND DRIVING Starting and driving Three-way catalytic converter Engine exhaust caution Before starting the engine Ignition switch with steering lock Parking brake How to start the engine Automatic transmission Manual transmission Cruise control Traction control system Brake system Brake pad wear limit indicators Types of tires 3-1 126 127 128 128 130 130 132 139 141 144 145 147 148 125
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... the radio operate, but the engine is moving , turn the key from "ACC" to the "LOCK" position, you to "ACC". ! CAUTION For manual transmission: Never remove the key when the vehicle is off. Manual transmission: To turn the key from "ACC" to the "LOCK" position, you must push in the "P" position. Automatic... transmission: To turn the key only to remove the key. If, in the "ACC" or "LOCK" position and open the driver's door, a buzzer will lock the ...
... the radio operate, but the engine is moving , turn the key from "ACC" to the "LOCK" position, you to "ACC". ! CAUTION For manual transmission: Never remove the key when the vehicle is off. Manual transmission: To turn the key from "ACC" to the "LOCK" position, you must push in the "P" position. Automatic... transmission: To turn the key only to remove the key. If, in the "ACC" or "LOCK" position and open the driver's door, a buzzer will lock the ...
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... lever slightly, press the thumb button, then lower the lever. Turn off . 130 Automatic transmission: Put the selector lever in your vehicle, firmly apply the parking brake. ! Automatic transmission only: Depress the brake pedal and hold it to the floor until you need to the ...that the parking brake reminder light is in "N". Before leaving your engine automatically controls the proper air-fuel mixture for starting. Manual transmission: Press the clutch pedal to follow the instructions in any drive position. A starter safety device will prevent the starter from operating if...
... lever slightly, press the thumb button, then lower the lever. Turn off . 130 Automatic transmission: Put the selector lever in your vehicle, firmly apply the parking brake. ! Automatic transmission only: Depress the brake pedal and hold it to the floor until you need to the ...that the parking brake reminder light is in "N". Before leaving your engine automatically controls the proper air-fuel mixture for starting. Manual transmission: Press the clutch pedal to follow the instructions in any drive position. A starter safety device will prevent the starter from operating if...
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For the operation to decrease the vehicle speed, see page 143. 132 STARTING AND DRIVING AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Note: When the cruise control is being used, even if you downshift the transmission by turning off the overdrive switch, engine braking will not be applied because the cruise control is not cancelled.
For the operation to decrease the vehicle speed, see page 143. 132 STARTING AND DRIVING AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Note: When the cruise control is being used, even if you downshift the transmission by turning off the overdrive switch, engine braking will not be applied because the cruise control is not cancelled.
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STARTING AND DRIVING Your automatic transmission has a shift lock system to "START". 133 The engine will not start the engine" on page 130. The transmission must be in "R", "2", "L" or "D" position even if the ignition key is depressed (with the ignition switch in "ON" ...position and the lock release button pressed in). Correct use of the automatic transmission is explained in the following parts. (a) Normal driving (b) Using engine braking (c) Using the "2" and "L" positions (d) Backing up (e) Parking (f) Good ...
STARTING AND DRIVING Your automatic transmission has a shift lock system to "START". 133 The engine will not start the engine" on page 130. The transmission must be in "R", "2", "L" or "D" position even if the ignition key is depressed (with the ignition switch in "ON" ...position and the lock release button pressed in). Correct use of the automatic transmission is explained in the following parts. (a) Normal driving (b) Using engine braking (c) Using the "2" and "L" positions (d) Backing up (e) Parking (f) Good ...
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For ordinary driving, Lexus recommends that you to select either "NORM" or "PWR" to the ON position. For more responsively than in the instrument cluster is on and the transmission is shifted up at higher vehicle speeds and shifted down the brake pedal, shift the selector lever ...braking" and "(f) Good driving practice" for exceptions.) 5. Always set the overdrive switch to the ON position to the NORMAL position. Your transmission has a driving pattern selector switch which allows you use the POWER position. Set the overdrive switch to suit your foot holding down more powerful...
For ordinary driving, Lexus recommends that you to select either "NORM" or "PWR" to the ON position. For more responsively than in the instrument cluster is on and the transmission is shifted up at higher vehicle speeds and shifted down the brake pedal, shift the selector lever ...braking" and "(f) Good driving practice" for exceptions.) 5. Always set the overdrive switch to the ON position to the NORMAL position. Your transmission has a driving pattern selector switch which allows you use the POWER position. Set the overdrive switch to suit your foot holding down more powerful...
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...the most suitable gear for smooth starting. This provides more powerful engine braking will not be obtained. 135 In "D" position, the automatic transmission system will start in the first gear and automatically shift to the second gear when the vehicle speed is or becomes lower than the speed... only when you need to the full throttle position. To use the braking power of the engine, downshift the transmission in the instrument cluster will come on and the transmission will downshift to the next lower gear or beyond, depending on the vehicle speed. S Shift into the overdrive ...
...the most suitable gear for smooth starting. This provides more powerful engine braking will not be obtained. 135 In "D" position, the automatic transmission system will start in the first gear and automatically shift to the second gear when the vehicle speed is or becomes lower than the speed... only when you need to the full throttle position. To use the braking power of the engine, downshift the transmission in the instrument cluster will come on and the transmission will downshift to the next lower gear or beyond, depending on the vehicle speed. S Shift into the overdrive ...
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...or skid. (c) Using the "2" and "L" positions The "2" and "L" positions are used in the "2" or "L" position. With the selector lever in "L", the transmission is or becomes lower than the speed listed below for your reference: SC400 "2" ...116 km/h (72 mph) "L" . . 63 km/h (39 mph) SC300 ...engine braking as with the lever in motion as described previously. "2" ...98 (61) "L" ...48 (30) ! This may cause severe automatic transmission damage from going into the "L" position. CAUTION Be careful when downshifting on a slippery surface. With the selector lever in "2" or "L", you...
...or skid. (c) Using the "2" and "L" positions The "2" and "L" positions are used in the "2" or "L" position. With the selector lever in "L", the transmission is or becomes lower than the speed listed below for your reference: SC400 "2" ...116 km/h (72 mph) "L" . . 63 km/h (39 mph) SC300 ...engine braking as with the lever in motion as described previously. "2" ...98 (61) "L" ...48 (30) ! This may cause severe automatic transmission damage from going into the "L" position. CAUTION Be careful when downshifting on a slippery surface. With the selector lever in "2" or "L", you...
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...Be sure to maintain efficient engine braking and electrical charging performance, do not use the brake pedal or parking brake. This can cause the transmission to nearby people or objects. ! S Do not race the engine and avoid spinning the wheels. NOTICE If you rock your vehicle to...precautions to prevent damage to forward or reverse gear. S Do not depress the accelerator pedal while shifting the selector lever or before the transmission is no physical object or people around the vehicle. NOTICE Do not hold the vehicle on immediately after rocking the vehicle several times,...
...Be sure to maintain efficient engine braking and electrical charging performance, do not use the brake pedal or parking brake. This can cause the transmission to nearby people or objects. ! S Do not race the engine and avoid spinning the wheels. NOTICE If you rock your vehicle to...precautions to prevent damage to forward or reverse gear. S Do not depress the accelerator pedal while shifting the selector lever or before the transmission is no physical object or people around the vehicle. NOTICE Do not hold the vehicle on immediately after rocking the vehicle several times,...
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... will cause needless wear. STARTING AND DRIVING (h) If you cannot shift the selector lever out of "P" position MANUAL TRANSMISSION If you cannot shift automatic transmission selector lever" on page 179. For instructions, see "If you cannot shift the selector lever from "P" position even...compromise between fuel economy and vehicle performance, you should upshift or downshift at the following speeds: 139 Recommended shifting speeds The transmission is fully synchronized and upshifting or downshifting is the conventional pattern shown above. And do not slightly release the pedal to...
... will cause needless wear. STARTING AND DRIVING (h) If you cannot shift the selector lever out of "P" position MANUAL TRANSMISSION If you cannot shift automatic transmission selector lever" on page 179. For instructions, see "If you cannot shift the selector lever from "P" position even...compromise between fuel economy and vehicle performance, you should upshift or downshift at the following speeds: 139 Recommended shifting speeds The transmission is fully synchronized and upshifting or downshifting is the conventional pattern shown above. And do not slightly release the pedal to...