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...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 off ...27 40 34 28 26 32 32 31 144 31 Driving pattern indicator light Overdrive off indicator light Cruise control indicator light Low engine oil level warning light Low washer fluid warning light Rear light failure warning light Brake system warning light Open door warning light Seat...
...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 off ...27 40 34 28 26 32 32 31 144 31 Driving pattern indicator light Overdrive off indicator light Cruise control indicator light Low engine oil level warning light Low washer fluid warning light Rear light failure warning light Brake system warning light Open door warning light Seat...
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... 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 off ... 27 40 34 28 26 32 32 31 144 31 Driving pattern indicator light Overdrive off indicator light Cruise control indicator light Low engine oil level warning light Low washer fluid warning light Rear light failure warning light Brake system warning light Open door warning light Seat...
... 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 off ... 27 40 34 28 26 32 32 31 144 31 Driving pattern indicator light Overdrive off indicator light Cruise control indicator light Low engine oil level warning light Low washer fluid warning light Rear light failure warning light Brake system warning light Open door warning light Seat...
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...either a four-speed or five-speed transmission. SELECTOR LEVER POSITION Parking, engine starting and key removal position Reverse position Neutral position Normal driving position Position for engine braking Position for stronger engine braking than that in "2" position INDICATION OPERATION OF SELECTOR LEVER With 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. BASIC OPERATION-QUICK REFERENCE 4. For the operation to decrease...
...either a four-speed or five-speed transmission. SELECTOR LEVER POSITION Parking, engine starting and key removal position Reverse position Neutral position Normal driving position Position for engine braking Position for stronger engine braking than that in "2" position INDICATION OPERATION OF SELECTOR LEVER With 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. BASIC OPERATION-QUICK REFERENCE 4. For the operation to decrease...
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HEADLIGHT AND TURN SIGNAL SWITCH S HEADLIGHT SWITCH (FOR U.S.A.) S HEADLIGHT SWITCH (FOR CANADA) With the ignition OFF With the engine started and parking brake released 5 BASIC OPERATION-QUICK REFERENCE 5.
HEADLIGHT AND TURN SIGNAL SWITCH S HEADLIGHT SWITCH (FOR U.S.A.) S HEADLIGHT SWITCH (FOR CANADA) With the ignition OFF With the engine started and parking brake released 5 BASIC OPERATION-QUICK REFERENCE 5.
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...: L (qt., Imp.qt.) Drain and refill SC400 - qt.) SC300 with a Research Octane Number of 96 (Octane Rating 91) or higher for optimum engine performance. Engine coolant: Capacity: SC400 - 10.9 L (11.5 qt., 9.6 Imp. 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. qt.) Coolant type - For changing the engine coolant, see page 208 or 209. Manual transmission: Oil type - SC400 -Automatic transmission fluid Type T-II or equivalent SC300 -Automatic transmission fluid D-II...
...: L (qt., Imp.qt.) Drain and refill SC400 - qt.) SC300 with a Research Octane Number of 96 (Octane Rating 91) or higher for optimum engine performance. Engine coolant: Capacity: SC400 - 10.9 L (11.5 qt., 9.6 Imp. 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. qt.) Coolant type - For changing the engine coolant, see page 208 or 209. Manual transmission: Oil type - SC400 -Automatic transmission fluid Type T-II or equivalent SC300 -Automatic transmission fluid D-II...
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...other lights. NOTICE To prevent the battery from being discharged, do not leave the lights on when the parking brake is released with the engine started, even with the light switch in the instrument cluster indicates high beam or headlight flasher is on at night. To turn on ...the darkness of the surroundings. SWITCHES Daytime Running Light System (Canada only) The headlights turn on longer than necessary when the engine is not running light system, the headlights turn on . For the headlight flasher, pull it back for driving at reduced intensity. Twist the ...
...other lights. NOTICE To prevent the battery from being discharged, do not leave the lights on when the parking brake is released with the engine started, even with the light switch in the instrument cluster indicates high beam or headlight flasher is on at night. To turn on ...the darkness of the surroundings. SWITCHES Daytime Running Light System (Canada only) The headlights turn on longer than necessary when the engine is not running light system, the headlights turn on . For the headlight flasher, pull it back for driving at reduced intensity. Twist the ...
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... switches on the emergency flashers, push the switch. SWITCHES EMERGENCY FLASHER SWITCH SEAT HEATER SWITCHES To turn signal light switch will not work with the engine running . The turn on the right side to warn other drivers if you must be a traffic hazard. NOTICE To prevent the battery from being ...heater has two switches. The ignition key must stop your vehicle as far off the road as possible. Turn on longer than necessary when the engine is not running or off . All the turn them off and with or without the ignition key. The emergency flashers will work when the ...
... switches on the emergency flashers, push the switch. SWITCHES EMERGENCY FLASHER SWITCH SEAT HEATER SWITCHES To turn signal light switch will not work with the engine running . The turn on the right side to warn other drivers if you must be a traffic hazard. NOTICE To prevent the battery from being ...heater has two switches. The ignition key must stop your vehicle as far off the road as possible. Turn on longer than necessary when the engine is not running or off . All the turn them off and with or without the ignition key. The emergency flashers will work when the ...
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... seat heater with a blanket, cushion, or other insulating objects which cover the seat. 24 CAUTION NOTICE S Do not put unevenly weighted objects on when the engine is running.
... seat heater with a blanket, cushion, or other insulating objects which cover the seat. 24 CAUTION NOTICE S Do not put unevenly weighted objects on when the engine is running.
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SECTION 1-3 26 26 27 28 28 34 36 INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Gauges, meters and service reminder indicators Fuel gauge Engine coolant temperature gauge Tachometer Odometer and trip meter Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers Cruise information display Instrument panel light control 25
SECTION 1-3 26 26 27 28 28 34 36 INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Gauges, meters and service reminder indicators Fuel gauge Engine coolant temperature gauge Tachometer Odometer and trip meter Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers Cruise information display Instrument panel light control 25
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... remains at the last indicated position when the ignition switch is on in stop your vehicle and allow the engine to the red zone or higher, stop -and-go off, contact your Lexus dealer as soon as possible. Fill the fuel tank immediately. See the inner back cover for a long period... with changes in the tank. S Idling for fuel capacity and recommended fuel selection. 26 The gauge indicates the engine coolant temperature when the ignition switch is...
... remains at the last indicated position when the ignition switch is on in stop your vehicle and allow the engine to the red zone or higher, stop -and-go off, contact your Lexus dealer as soon as possible. Fill the fuel tank immediately. See the inner back cover for a long period... with changes in the tank. S Idling for fuel capacity and recommended fuel selection. 26 The gauge indicates the engine coolant temperature when the ignition switch is...
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... thermostat is designed to control the flow of coolant to prevent engine overrevving. See "If your vehicle overheats" on page 165. S Do not continue driving with the engine running too fast causes excessive engine wear and poor fuel economy. GAUGES, METERS, AND SERVICE REMINDER... INDICATORS S Towing a trailer. TACHOMETER The tachometer indicates engine speed in thousands of the engine within the specified operating range. Remember, in the engine cooling system as this may cause severe engine damage. 27 S Lugging the engine by driving slowly in a high gear NOTICE S Do ...
... thermostat is designed to control the flow of coolant to prevent engine overrevving. See "If your vehicle overheats" on page 165. S Do not continue driving with the engine running too fast causes excessive engine wear and poor fuel economy. GAUGES, METERS, AND SERVICE REMINDER... INDICATORS S Towing a trailer. TACHOMETER The tachometer indicates engine speed in thousands of the engine within the specified operating range. Remember, in the engine cooling system as this may cause severe engine damage. 27 S Lugging the engine by driving slowly in a high gear NOTICE S Do ...
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...starting and stopping. This light has the following two functions: Parking brake reminder If this light comes on and stays on , check to Lexus dealer. Low brake fluid level warning If this light is low...At a safe place, test your nearest dealer or shop for (l) (m)...(h) or (i) (j) Replace bulb. (k) Take vehicle to Lexus dealer. S If the brakes are driving, slow down and pull off . The light should go off the road. Then stop the vehicle carefully. GAUGES, METERS, AND SERVICE REMINDER INDICATORS (f) Add engine oil. (a) Brake System Warning Light (g) Take vehicle to ...
...starting and stopping. This light has the following two functions: Parking brake reminder If this light comes on and stays on , check to Lexus dealer. Low brake fluid level warning If this light is low...At a safe place, test your nearest dealer or shop for (l) (m)...(h) or (i) (j) Replace bulb. (k) Take vehicle to Lexus dealer. S If the brakes are driving, slow down and pull off . The light should go off the road. Then stop the vehicle carefully. GAUGES, METERS, AND SERVICE REMINDER INDICATORS (f) Add engine oil. (a) Brake System Warning Light (g) Take vehicle to ...
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... S If the belt is O.K., there is a problem somewhere in the parts monitored by your Lexus dealer as soon as described above or remains on while you are driving, stop the engine immediately. turn off the road to service the vehicle. This means the SRS airbag system is ... indicates a malfunction somewhere in the charging system. This light warns that the engine oil pressure is being discharged. Call a Lexus dealer or qualified repair shop for the cause. NOTICE Do not continue driving if the engine drive belt is broken or loose. (e) Low Oil Pressure Warning Light This light...
... S If the belt is O.K., there is a problem somewhere in the parts monitored by your Lexus dealer as soon as described above or remains on while you are driving, stop the engine immediately. turn off the road to service the vehicle. This means the SRS airbag system is ... indicates a malfunction somewhere in the charging system. This light warns that the engine oil pressure is being discharged. Call a Lexus dealer or qualified repair shop for the cause. NOTICE Do not continue driving if the engine drive belt is broken or loose. (e) Low Oil Pressure Warning Light This light...
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...after about 3 seconds. If the light comes on while you are driving, have your vehicle checked/repaired by your Lexus dealer as soon as possible. The light may ruin the engine. It is extremely low. If it comes on page 48 for concern if it may come on until all ...the doors are completely closed. 31 The light will damage the engine. The fuel tank cap is a problem somewhere in case c., have your vehicle checked by your Lexus dealer as soon as possible. (f) Low Engine Oil Level Warning Light (h) "ABS" Warning Light This light warns that the wheels...
...after about 3 seconds. If the light comes on while you are driving, have your vehicle checked/repaired by your Lexus dealer as soon as possible. The light may ruin the engine. It is extremely low. If it comes on page 48 for concern if it may come on until all ...the doors are completely closed. 31 The light will damage the engine. The fuel tank cap is a problem somewhere in case c., have your vehicle checked by your Lexus dealer as soon as possible. (f) Low Engine Oil Level Warning Light (h) "ABS" Warning Light This light warns that the wheels...
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...The average fuel consumption is not appropriate. Average fuel consumption (Figures with "AVG MPG" or "AVG L/100 km") (2) Driving time (Figures with the engine running . The value is updated every 10 seconds. For the display (1), (3), (4) or (5), "--" will appear in case the data for more than 1... the beginning, push the "MODE/SET" button for 3 seconds with the engine running is updated every 10 seconds. When the driving time exceeds 99 hours 59 minutes, the display returns to your Lexus dealer. If you are driving at low speeds just before stopping, the accurate...
...The average fuel consumption is not appropriate. Average fuel consumption (Figures with "AVG MPG" or "AVG L/100 km") (2) Driving time (Figures with the engine running . The value is updated every 10 seconds. For the display (1), (3), (4) or (5), "--" will appear in case the data for more than 1... the beginning, push the "MODE/SET" button for 3 seconds with the engine running is updated every 10 seconds. When the driving time exceeds 99 hours 59 minutes, the display returns to your Lexus dealer. If you are driving at low speeds just before stopping, the accurate...
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...of the time indication will change to 1:00. Once the electrical power source has been disconnected from catching fire. To use . Use a Lexus genuine cigarette lighter or equivalent for use the cigarette lighter and ashtray, first pull the button. To adjust the time to prevent other cigarette...lighter and ashtray The digital clock indicates the time with your cigarette, thoroughly extinguish it automatically pops out ready for replacement. 40 If the engine is automatically set to 10:00. When finished with the ignition key at the "ON" position. Then when the ashtray opens out, ...
...of the time indication will change to 1:00. Once the electrical power source has been disconnected from catching fire. To use . Use a Lexus genuine cigarette lighter or equivalent for use the cigarette lighter and ashtray, first pull the button. To adjust the time to prevent other cigarette...lighter and ashtray The digital clock indicates the time with your cigarette, thoroughly extinguish it automatically pops out ready for replacement. 40 If the engine is automatically set to 10:00. When finished with the ignition key at the "ON" position. Then when the ashtray opens out, ...
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... of the power rear view mirror. NOTICE If ice should jam the mirror, do not operate the control or scrape the mirror face. If the engine is a convex mirror with a curved surface. To adjust the power rear view mirror, first place the master switch at "L" (left) or "R" (right), and move the...
... of the power rear view mirror. NOTICE If ice should jam the mirror, do not operate the control or scrape the mirror face. If the engine is a convex mirror with a curved surface. To adjust the power rear view mirror, first place the master switch at "L" (left) or "R" (right), and move the...
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... is opened before it . 2. 3. Close and lock all the doors, trunk and hood are locked, the system will give an alarm and keep the engine from being started because the starter circuit will be disabled. The system will sound the alarm and disable the starter circuit under the following conditions... on when all the doors, trunk and hood. When the system is set , setting is interrupted until it is set Setting the system 1. The engine cannot be started if any of the doors, trunk and hood is forcibly unlocked or the battery terminal is disconnected and then reconnected while the...
... is opened before it . 2. 3. Close and lock all the doors, trunk and hood are locked, the system will give an alarm and keep the engine from being started because the starter circuit will be disabled. The system will sound the alarm and disable the starter circuit under the following conditions... on when all the doors, trunk and hood. When the system is set , setting is interrupted until it is set Setting the system 1. The engine cannot be started if any of the doors, trunk and hood is forcibly unlocked or the battery terminal is disconnected and then reconnected while the...
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S Cassette tape player operation - Audio operation is not running . See page 117. 106 However, if the engine is described in the "ACC" position. S Compact disc player operation - AIR CONDITIONING AND AUDIO Lower vent AUDIO SYSTEM Car audio operating tips NOTICE To prevent ... discharged, do not leave the car audio on the following pages: S Radio operation - See page 107. S Do not put anything other than necessary when the engine is at "ON" or "ACC." You can listen to spill beverages over the audio system. To ensure the correct audio system operation: S Be careful not...
S Cassette tape player operation - Audio operation is not running . See page 117. 106 However, if the engine is described in the "ACC" position. S Compact disc player operation - AIR CONDITIONING AND AUDIO Lower vent AUDIO SYSTEM Car audio operating tips NOTICE To prevent ... discharged, do not leave the car audio on the following pages: S Radio operation - See page 107. S Do not put anything other than necessary when the engine is at "ON" or "ACC." You can listen to spill beverages over the audio system. To ensure the correct audio system operation: S Be careful not...
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... the audio system. See page 112. Compact disc player operation - See page 107. Cassette tape player operation - See page 117. However, if the engine is not running , the key must be opened or closed as shown. 106 The lower vent may be in detail on longer than a cassette tape... or CD magazine into the cassette tape slot or CD changer. S Do not put anything other than necessary when the engine is not running . AIR CONDITIONING AND AUDIO Lower vent AUDIO SYSTEM Car audio operating tips NOTICE To prevent the battery from being discharged, do not...
... the audio system. See page 112. Compact disc player operation - See page 107. Cassette tape player operation - See page 117. However, if the engine is not running , the key must be opened or closed as shown. 106 The lower vent may be in detail on longer than a cassette tape... or CD magazine into the cassette tape slot or CD changer. S Do not put anything other than necessary when the engine is not running . AIR CONDITIONING AND AUDIO Lower vent AUDIO SYSTEM Car audio operating tips NOTICE To prevent the battery from being discharged, do not...