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PICTORIAL INDEX EXTERIOR VIEW Page Rear window defogger Trunk lid Fuel filler door Hood Headlights Moon roof Outside rear view mirror Door Windshield wiper and washer Tire and wheel 20 46 48 46 16, 242 49 60 12 19 220 For detailed information, refer to the description given in each section. 8
PICTORIAL INDEX EXTERIOR VIEW Page Rear window defogger Trunk lid Fuel filler door Hood Headlights Moon roof Outside rear view mirror Door Windshield wiper and washer Tire and wheel 20 46 48 46 16, 242 49 60 12 19 220 For detailed information, refer to the description given in each section. 8
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... engine oil. qt.) without filter 4.9 L (5.2 qt., 4.4 Imp. Ethylene-glycol coolant (Do not use unleaded gasoline with filter 4.8 L (5.1 qt., 4.2 Imp. Tire pressure: Tire size: SC400, SC300- 225/55 R16 94V Tire pressure: SC400, SC300- qt.) See page 205 for detailed information. Front 220 kPa (2.2 kgf/cm2 or bar, 32 psi) Rear 220... coolant: Capacity: SC400 - 10.9 L (11.5 qt., 9.6 Imp. SC400 -Automatic transmission fluid Type T-II or equivalent SC300 -Automatic transmission fluid D-II or DEXRONRIII (DEXRONRII) Tire information: See page 220 through 226 for detailed information.
... engine oil. qt.) without filter 4.9 L (5.2 qt., 4.4 Imp. Ethylene-glycol coolant (Do not use unleaded gasoline with filter 4.8 L (5.1 qt., 4.2 Imp. Tire pressure: Tire size: SC400, SC300- 225/55 R16 94V Tire pressure: SC400, SC300- qt.) See page 205 for detailed information. Front 220 kPa (2.2 kgf/cm2 or bar, 32 psi) Rear 220... coolant: Capacity: SC400 - 10.9 L (11.5 qt., 9.6 Imp. SC400 -Automatic transmission fluid Type T-II or equivalent SC300 -Automatic transmission fluid D-II or DEXRONRIII (DEXRONRII) Tire information: See page 220 through 226 for detailed information.
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... occupants. S Do not drive with the driver's field of the vehicle. NOTICE Do not load the vehicle beyond the vehicle capacity weight specified on the tire pressure label. 44 In an accident they may interfere with objects left on the filler panel behind the rear seatback. Placing the weight as far...
... occupants. S Do not drive with the driver's field of the vehicle. NOTICE Do not load the vehicle beyond the vehicle capacity weight specified on the tire pressure label. 44 In an accident they may interfere with objects left on the filler panel behind the rear seatback. Placing the weight as far...
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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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... sub-systems. If either sub-system should fail, the other will still work . And your vehicle with snow tires or tire chains. In situations where the road surface is covered with ice or snow, your Lexus dealer as soon as possible. Always drive at an appropriate and cautious pace. ! Do not drive the...
... sub-systems. If either sub-system should fail, the other will still work . And your vehicle with snow tires or tire chains. In situations where the road surface is covered with ice or snow, your Lexus dealer as soon as possible. Always drive at an appropriate and cautious pace. ! Do not drive the...
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... surfaces. Compared with vehicles not fitted with an anti-lock brake system, your vehicle: S Braking capability is dependent on tire friction with tire chains installed. STARTING AND DRIVING Anti-lock brake system The anti-lock brake system is operating, a driver cannot maintain full...high speeds, or in violent maneuvers. This assists in reduced braking performance. This will result in providing directional stability and steering performance of tire friction. S Driving with the road surface. 146 S Even though the anti-lock brake system is designed to a speed in the...
... surfaces. Compared with vehicles not fitted with an anti-lock brake system, your vehicle: S Braking capability is dependent on tire friction with tire chains installed. STARTING AND DRIVING Anti-lock brake system The anti-lock brake system is operating, a driver cannot maintain full...high speeds, or in violent maneuvers. This assists in reduced braking performance. This will result in providing directional stability and steering performance of tire friction. S Driving with the road surface. 146 S Even though the anti-lock brake system is designed to a speed in the...
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... better traction in loss of control. Since summer tires do not have the same traction performance as snow tires, summer tires are high-speed capability tires best suited to replace all year round. If installing snow tires, be adequate for driving in most winter conditions,...under dry conditions. S Do not use all four tires. Summer tires Summer tires are inadequate for use tires other than the manufacturer's designated tires, and never mix tires or wheels of the sizes different from the originals. 2. Also, all season tires on your vehicle is originally equipped with. ! S...
... better traction in loss of control. Since summer tires do not have the same traction performance as snow tires, summer tires are high-speed capability tires best suited to replace all year round. If installing snow tires, be adequate for driving in most winter conditions,...under dry conditions. S Do not use all four tires. Summer tires Summer tires are inadequate for use tires other than the manufacturer's designated tires, and never mix tires or wheels of the sizes different from the originals. 2. Also, all season tires on your vehicle is originally equipped with. ! S...
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... slow. S Avoid overrevving. Apply the parking brake, and place the transmission in "P" (automatic) or in gusty crosswinds. S Try to severe tire damage resulting in tire bursts. S Washing your vehicle: S Do not drive over 88 km/h (55 mph). To dry them, drive the vehicle cautiously while lightly ... they are probably wet. If necessary, block the wheels. S Do not tow a trailer during the first 300 km (200 miles). Second, confirm the availability of the road and call a Lexus dealer for a long time at a right angle. S Do not drive slowly with the manual transmission in ...
... slow. S Avoid overrevving. Apply the parking brake, and place the transmission in "P" (automatic) or in gusty crosswinds. S Try to severe tire damage resulting in tire bursts. S Washing your vehicle: S Do not drive over 88 km/h (55 mph). To dry them, drive the vehicle cautiously while lightly ... they are probably wet. If necessary, block the wheels. S Do not tow a trailer during the first 300 km (200 miles). Second, confirm the availability of the road and call a Lexus dealer for a long time at a right angle. S Do not drive slowly with the manual transmission in ...
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... down a long or steep hill, reduce your speed and downshift. Driving over 140 km/h (85 mph) unless your vehicle has high-speed capability tires. NOTICE Do not use , call your Lexus dealer - Leaving a heavy summer oil in top shape to one side when the brakes are wet. Be sure to consult... a tire dealer to determine whether the tires on your vehicle are not sure about which oil to help. Also, the parking brake will be pleased ...
... down a long or steep hill, reduce your speed and downshift. Driving over 140 km/h (85 mph) unless your vehicle has high-speed capability tires. NOTICE Do not use , call your Lexus dealer - Leaving a heavy summer oil in top shape to one side when the brakes are wet. Be sure to consult... a tire dealer to determine whether the tires on your vehicle are not sure about which oil to help. Also, the parking brake will be pleased ...
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... product is designed primarily as a passenger-carrying vehicle. Do not use the parking brake, or snow or water accumulated in the vehicle are tire chains, window scraper, bag of others, you carry some emergency equipment. During bad winter driving, stop and check under the fenders. The ... the manufacturer's directions for how much to damage or malfunction caused by towing a trailer for further details before towing. For your local Lexus dealer for commercial purposes. do not apply to mix with platform scales found at your fenders can be measured with water. Some of ...
... product is designed primarily as a passenger-carrying vehicle. Do not use the parking brake, or snow or water accumulated in the vehicle are tire chains, window scraper, bag of others, you carry some emergency equipment. During bad winter driving, stop and check under the fenders. The ... the manufacturer's directions for how much to damage or malfunction caused by towing a trailer for further details before towing. For your local Lexus dealer for commercial purposes. do not apply to mix with platform scales found at your fenders can be measured with water. Some of ...
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... water, etc. ! If damage occurs to the coupling unit or hitch ball, there is possible danger of the trailer wandering over into your Lexus dealer. S A safety chain must always be consulted. Do not use axle-mounted hitches as they can be seen clearly. S Never tap into... can cause damage to prevent entry of grease. Leave sufficient slack in the vehicle body to the axle housing, wheel bearings, wheels or tires. For correct safety chain procedures, follow the hitch or trailer manufacturer's recommendations. Do not install the trailer hitch on the bumper; S ...
... water, etc. ! If damage occurs to the coupling unit or hitch ball, there is possible danger of the trailer wandering over into your Lexus dealer. S A safety chain must always be consulted. Do not use axle-mounted hitches as they can be seen clearly. S Never tap into... can cause damage to prevent entry of grease. Leave sufficient slack in the vehicle body to the axle housing, wheel bearings, wheels or tires. For correct safety chain procedures, follow the hitch or trailer manufacturer's recommendations. Do not install the trailer hitch on the bumper; S ...
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...this information, please refer to the total trailer weight. S The trailer tires should be inflated to the pressure recommended by the trailer manufacturer in respect to the scheduled maintenance information in schedule S Lexus recommends that your rear view mirrors conform to any new power train ...and bracket after approximately 1000 km (600 miles) of your vehicle's electrical system and cause a malfunction of trailer driving. Adjust the tire pressure to the additional load. S Check that you tow a trailer, your local recreational vehicle dealer or rental agency for the ...
...this information, please refer to the total trailer weight. S The trailer tires should be inflated to the pressure recommended by the trailer manufacturer in respect to the scheduled maintenance information in schedule S Lexus recommends that your rear view mirrors conform to any new power train ...and bracket after approximately 1000 km (600 miles) of your vehicle's electrical system and cause a malfunction of trailer driving. Adjust the tire pressure to the additional load. S Check that you tow a trailer, your local recreational vehicle dealer or rental agency for the ...
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...smoothly. S Avoid unnecessary stopping and braking. S Do not rest your foot on both fuel and repairs: S Keep your tires inflated at least once a month. Underinflation causes tire wear and wastes fuel. Get into high gear as quickly as possible or take it is running smoothly, begin driving - ...Supplement/Maintenance Schedule".) S Do not carry unneeded weight in your vehicle. Here are traveling. Improper alignment not only causes faster tire wear but also puts an extra load on rough roads. S Avoid long engine idling. Stop-and-go driving wastes fuel. 158
...smoothly. S Avoid unnecessary stopping and braking. S Do not rest your foot on both fuel and repairs: S Keep your tires inflated at least once a month. Underinflation causes tire wear and wastes fuel. Get into high gear as quickly as possible or take it is running smoothly, begin driving - ...Supplement/Maintenance Schedule".) S Do not carry unneeded weight in your vehicle. Here are traveling. Improper alignment not only causes faster tire wear but also puts an extra load on rough roads. S Avoid long engine idling. Stop-and-go driving wastes fuel. 158
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SECTION IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY If your engine stalls while driving If your vehicle will not start If your vehicle overheats If you have a flat tire If your vehicle needs to be towed If you cannot shift automatic transmission selector lever If you lose your keys or lock yourself out 4 162 162 165 166 174 179 180 161
SECTION IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY If your engine stalls while driving If your vehicle will not start If your vehicle overheats If you have a flat tire If your vehicle needs to be towed If you cannot shift automatic transmission selector lever If you lose your keys or lock yourself out 4 162 162 165 166 174 179 180 161
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...half full again. Firmly set the parking brake and put the transmission in the system. CAUTION ! Serious injury could result from the traffic. Call a Lexus dealer for a few minutes with firm ground. 2. SC300: Check the coolant reservoir. Serious coolant loss indicates a leak in "P." 4. well away ...to reduce the possibility of personal injury: S Follow jacking instructions. If the coolant is O.K., and there are hot. IF YOU HAVE A FLAT TIRE 1. Park on the side away from the moving fan and engine drive belt. 4. Fill it at about half full. Have everyone get out ...
...half full again. Firmly set the parking brake and put the transmission in the system. CAUTION ! Serious injury could result from the traffic. Call a Lexus dealer for a few minutes with firm ground. 2. SC300: Check the coolant reservoir. Serious coolant loss indicates a leak in "P." 4. well away ...to reduce the possibility of personal injury: S Follow jacking instructions. If the coolant is O.K., and there are hot. IF YOU HAVE A FLAT TIRE 1. Park on the side away from the moving fan and engine drive belt. 4. Fill it at about half full. Have everyone get out ...
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... wheel on the left (driver) side of the vehicle, it should be used on the right (passenger) side of the vehicle will not affect tire performance. S Do not start or run the engine while your vehicle during wheel changing. Driving even a short distance can damage...directional type and is intended for lifting your vehicle is used only temporarily and then replaced with a deflated tire. S Use a jack only for use on the left (driver) side of the vehicle. Spare tire with turning direction indicators (Some models) NOTICE Do not continue driving with the correct one. 167 If ...
... wheel on the left (driver) side of the vehicle, it should be used on the right (passenger) side of the vehicle will not affect tire performance. S Do not start or run the engine while your vehicle during wheel changing. Driving even a short distance can damage...directional type and is intended for lifting your vehicle is used only temporarily and then replaced with a deflated tire. S Use a jack only for use on the left (driver) side of the vehicle. Spare tire with turning direction indicators (Some models) NOTICE Do not continue driving with the correct one. 167 If ...
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When removing the jack, turn the joint by hand in the EXPAND direction until the jack is firmly secured to prevent it from flying forward during a collision or sudden braking. 168 When storing, turn the joint by hand in the CONTRACT direction until the jack is free. To prepare yourself for an emergency, you should familiarize yourself with the use of the jack and each tool, and their storage locations. IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY 1. Get the tool, jack and spare tire.
When removing the jack, turn the joint by hand in the EXPAND direction until the jack is firmly secured to prevent it from flying forward during a collision or sudden braking. 168 When storing, turn the joint by hand in the CONTRACT direction until the jack is free. To prepare yourself for an emergency, you should familiarize yourself with the use of the jack and each tool, and their storage locations. IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY 1. Get the tool, jack and spare tire.
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When storing the spare tire, place it with the outer side of the front wheels or behind the rear wheels. 169 Then bolt the tire in front of the wheel facing up . When blocking the wheel, place a wheel block in place to keep the vehicle from flying forward during a collision or sudden braking. 2. IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY Loosen the bolt and remove it is jacked up . Block the wheel diagonally opposite the flat tire to prevent the tire from rolling when it .
When storing the spare tire, place it with the outer side of the front wheels or behind the rear wheels. 169 Then bolt the tire in front of the wheel facing up . When blocking the wheel, place a wheel block in place to keep the vehicle from flying forward during a collision or sudden braking. 2. IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY Loosen the bolt and remove it is jacked up . Block the wheel diagonally opposite the flat tire to prevent the tire from rolling when it .
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Allow for the fact that it high enough so that the spare tire can be installed. As the jack touches the vehicle and begins to lift, double-check that you need more ground clearance when putting on a level ... vehicle, insert the jack handle into the jack (it clockwise. Make sure the jack is a loose fit) and turn it is positioned on the spare tire than when removing the flat...
Allow for the fact that it high enough so that the spare tire can be installed. As the jack touches the vehicle and begins to lift, double-check that you need more ground clearance when putting on a level ... vehicle, insert the jack handle into the jack (it clockwise. Make sure the jack is a loose fit) and turn it is positioned on the spare tire than when removing the flat...
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... off while driving. 172 Reinstall the wheel nuts and tighten them more. Remove the wheel nuts and remove the flat tire. Wiggle the tire and press it aside. 8. Press the tire back and see if you can tighten them as much as you can cause wheel nuts to loosen and eventually cause a wheel...
... off while driving. 172 Reinstall the wheel nuts and tighten them more. Remove the wheel nuts and remove the flat tire. Wiggle the tire and press it aside. 8. Press the tire back and see if you can tighten them as much as you can cause wheel nuts to loosen and eventually cause a wheel...