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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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...OVERDRIVE SWITCH For selecting 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 brake pedal depressed, ... 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.
...OVERDRIVE SWITCH For selecting 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 brake pedal depressed, ... 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.
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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. 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
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...GL-5 Recommended oil viscosity - However, if such premium type cannot be obtained, you may temporarily use alcohol coolant.) For checking the engine coolant, see the label on the coolant reservoir. SAE 5W-30 if normal temperatures are below 38_C (100_F) Oil capacity: L (... 8.5 L (9.0 qt., 7.5 Imp. Ethylene-glycol coolant (Do not use unleaded gasoline with a Research Octane Number of 96 (Octane Rating 91) or higher for optimum engine performance. with filter 5.2 L (5.5 qt., 4.5 Imp. qt.) without filter 4.9 L (5.2 qt., 4.4 Imp. Tire pressure: Tire size: SC400, SC300- 225/55...
...GL-5 Recommended oil viscosity - However, if such premium type cannot be obtained, you may temporarily use alcohol coolant.) For checking the engine coolant, see the label on the coolant reservoir. SAE 5W-30 if normal temperatures are below 38_C (100_F) Oil capacity: L (... 8.5 L (9.0 qt., 7.5 Imp. Ethylene-glycol coolant (Do not use unleaded gasoline with a Research Octane Number of 96 (Octane Rating 91) or higher for optimum engine performance. with filter 5.2 L (5.5 qt., 4.5 Imp. qt.) without filter 4.9 L (5.2 qt., 4.4 Imp. Tire pressure: Tire size: SC400, SC300- 225/55...
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... depending on at night. NOTICE To prevent the battery from being discharged, do not leave the lights on longer than necessary when the engine is turned off. SWITCHES Daytime Running Light System (Canada only) The headlights turn to reduced intensity, ultimately turning off the other lights....in the "OFF" position. Likewise, as the surroundings become brighter, the headlights will turn 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 off. HEADLIGHT DIMMER AND TURN SIGNAL SWITCH...
... depending on at night. NOTICE To prevent the battery from being discharged, do not leave the lights on longer than necessary when the engine is turned off. SWITCHES Daytime Running Light System (Canada only) The headlights turn to reduced intensity, ultimately turning off the other lights....in the "OFF" position. Likewise, as the surroundings become brighter, the headlights will turn 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 off. HEADLIGHT DIMMER AND TURN SIGNAL SWITCH...
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... emergency flashers will work when the emergency flashers are in the "ON" position. 23 Turn on longer than necessary when the engine is not running or off and with the engine running . All the turn signal lights will not work with or without the ignition key. The turn signal light switch will...
... emergency flashers will work when the emergency flashers are in the "ON" position. 23 Turn on longer than necessary when the engine is not running or off and with the engine running . All the turn signal lights will not work with or without the ignition key. The turn signal light switch will...
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CAUTION NOTICE S Do not put unevenly weighted objects on when the engine is running. S To prevent the battery from being discharging, turn the switches on the seat and do not stick sharp objects (needles, nails, etc.) into ...
CAUTION NOTICE S Do not put unevenly weighted objects on when the engine is running. S To prevent the battery from being discharging, turn the switches on the seat and do not stick sharp objects (needles, nails, etc.) into ...
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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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...the air conditioning on . S Idling for fuel capacity and recommended fuel selection. 26 The gauge indicates the engine coolant temperature when the ignition switch is on in stop your Lexus dealer as soon as possible. See the inner back cover for a long period with changes in the tank.... S Reducing speed or stopping after driving several times. GAUGES, METERS AND SERVICE REMINDER INDICATORS FUEL GAUGE ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE GAUGE The gauge ...
...the air conditioning on . S Idling for fuel capacity and recommended fuel selection. 26 The gauge indicates the engine coolant temperature when the ignition switch is on in stop your Lexus dealer as soon as possible. See the inner back cover for a long period with changes in the tank.... S Reducing speed or stopping after driving several times. GAUGES, METERS AND SERVICE REMINDER INDICATORS FUEL GAUGE ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE GAUGE The gauge ...
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...to keep the temperature of rpm (revolutions per minute). S Lugging the engine by driving slowly in a high gear NOTICE S Do not remove the thermostat in the engine cooling system as this may cause severe engine damage. 27 See "If your vehicle overheats" on page 165. TACHOMETER... get into the red zone. Remember, in thousands of the engine within the specified operating range. S Do not continue driving with the engine running too fast causes excessive engine wear and poor fuel economy. This may cause the engine to overheat. GAUGES, METERS, AND SERVICE REMINDER INDICATORS S Towing...
...to keep the temperature of rpm (revolutions per minute). S Lugging the engine by driving slowly in a high gear NOTICE S Do not remove the thermostat in the engine cooling system as this may cause severe engine damage. 27 See "If your vehicle overheats" on page 165. TACHOMETER... get into the red zone. Remember, in thousands of the engine within the specified operating range. S Do not continue driving with the engine running too fast causes excessive engine wear and poor fuel economy. This may cause the engine to overheat. GAUGES, METERS, AND SERVICE REMINDER INDICATORS S Towing...
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...(l) (m) (n) repairs. (For towing information, see page 174.) 29 Close all doors. (h) or (i) (j) Replace bulb. (k) Take vehicle to Lexus dealer. Remember that stopping distance and pedal effort may be increased. To make sure the parking brake is fully released. GAUGES, METERS, AND SERVICE ...REMINDER INDICATORS (f) Add engine oil. (a) Brake System Warning Light (g) Take vehicle to Lexus dealer. there may be a problem somewhere in for repairs. Check the fluid level of the see that...
...(l) (m) (n) repairs. (For towing information, see page 174.) 29 Close all doors. (h) or (i) (j) Replace bulb. (k) Take vehicle to Lexus dealer. Remember that stopping distance and pedal effort may be increased. To make sure the parking brake is fully released. GAUGES, METERS, AND SERVICE ...REMINDER INDICATORS (f) Add engine oil. (a) Brake System Warning Light (g) Take vehicle to Lexus dealer. there may be a problem somewhere in for repairs. Check the fluid level of the see that...
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...seconds. If it flickers or stays on while you are driving, stop the engine immediately. This light warns that the engine oil pressure is turned to the nearest Lexus dealer or repair shop. Contact your Lexus dealer. S The light comes on when the ignition key is too low. ...GAUGES, METERS AND SERVICE REMINDER INDICATORS ! S If it comes on while you are driving, pull off the engine, and check for assistance. Call a Lexus dealer or qualified repair shop for the cause. If either of the following conditions occurs, this indicates a malfunction somewhere in...
...seconds. If it flickers or stays on while you are driving, stop the engine immediately. This light warns that the engine oil pressure is turned to the nearest Lexus dealer or repair shop. Contact your Lexus dealer. S The light comes on when the ignition key is too low. ...GAUGES, METERS AND SERVICE REMINDER INDICATORS ! S If it comes on while you are driving, pull off the engine, and check for assistance. Call a Lexus dealer or qualified repair shop for the cause. If either of the following conditions occurs, this indicates a malfunction somewhere in...
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... accelerated slightly. If it comes on while you are completely closed. 31 There is a problem somewhere in your Lexus dealer as soon as possible. (f) Low Engine Oil Level Warning Light (h) "ABS" Warning Light This light warns that the wheels could lock up during a sudden brake or braking on slippery road ..., have your vehicle checked/repaired by your anti-lock brake system. This lamp comes on in case c., have your vehicle checked by your Lexus dealer as soon as possible. It may come on when the oil level is extremely low. The light will come on when the ignition...
... accelerated slightly. If it comes on while you are completely closed. 31 There is a problem somewhere in your Lexus dealer as soon as possible. (f) Low Engine Oil Level Warning Light (h) "ABS" Warning Light This light warns that the wheels could lock up during a sudden brake or braking on slippery road ..., have your vehicle checked/repaired by your anti-lock brake system. This lamp comes on in case c., have your vehicle checked by your Lexus dealer as soon as possible. It may come on when the oil level is extremely low. The light will come on when the ignition...
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..." button for more than 1 second. 35 The average fuel consumption is calculated and displayed based on the display or it shows "--", take your Lexus dealer. The average vehicle speed is calculated and displayed based on the driving distance and the fuel consumption for more than 1 second. Average fuel ...driving time is displayed. The value is calculated and displayed based on the total driving distance and the total fuel consumption with the engine running is added to the previous value. To calculate from the beginning, push the "MODE/SET" button for 3 seconds with the...
..." button for more than 1 second. 35 The average fuel consumption is calculated and displayed based on the display or it shows "--", take your Lexus dealer. The average vehicle speed is calculated and displayed based on the driving distance and the fuel consumption for more than 1 second. Average fuel ...driving time is displayed. The value is calculated and displayed based on the total driving distance and the total fuel consumption with the engine running is added to the previous value. To calculate from the beginning, push the "MODE/SET" button for 3 seconds with the...
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...prevent other cigarette butts from the clock, the time is automatically set to 1:00. When finished with the ignition key at the "ON" position. Use a Lexus genuine cigarette lighter or equivalent for use the cigarette lighter and ashtray, first pull the button. To reset the hour, press the "H" button. Do not... hold the cigarette lighter pressed in the cigarette lighter. To use . To reset the minutes, press the "M" button. If the engine is not running, the ignition key must be reduced. To remove the ashtray, pull it back in the "ACC" position.
...prevent other cigarette butts from the clock, the time is automatically set to 1:00. When finished with the ignition key at the "ON" position. Use a Lexus genuine cigarette lighter or equivalent for use the cigarette lighter and ashtray, first pull the button. To reset the hour, press the "H" button. Do not... hold the cigarette lighter pressed in the cigarette lighter. To use . To reset the minutes, press the "M" button. If the engine is not running, the ignition key must be reduced. To remove the ashtray, pull it back in the "ACC" position.
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... the passenger's side. When the inside rear view mirror darkens in the outside rear view mirrors also darken to free the mirror. 60 If the engine is a convex mirror with a curved surface. COMFORT ADJUSTMENT OUTSIDE REAR VIEW MIRRORS Power rear view mirror control Adjust the mirror so you can just see...
... the passenger's side. When the inside rear view mirror darkens in the outside rear view mirrors also darken to free the mirror. 60 If the engine is a convex mirror with a curved surface. COMFORT ADJUSTMENT OUTSIDE REAR VIEW MIRRORS Power rear view mirror control Adjust the mirror so you can just see...
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..., this period, if any of the doors, trunk or hood is opened before it is unlocked, the system will give an alarm and keep the engine from the inside will be opened . The alarm blows the horn intermittently and flashes the headlights, tail lights and other exterior lights. The... engine cannot be started if any of the doors, trunk or hood is forcibly unlocked. 96 The indicator light will flash to show the system is ...
..., this period, if any of the doors, trunk or hood is opened before it is unlocked, the system will give an alarm and keep the engine from the inside will be opened . The alarm blows the horn intermittently and flashes the headlights, tail lights and other exterior lights. The... engine cannot be started if any of the doors, trunk or hood is forcibly unlocked. 96 The indicator light will flash to show the system is ...
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... battery from being discharged, do not leave the car audio on the following pages: S Radio operation - S Do not put anything other than necessary when the engine is at "ON" or "ACC." See page 107. See page 112. S Compact disc player operation - The lower vent may be in detail on longer ... careful not to the car audio when the ignition key is not running , the key must be opened or closed as shown. However, if the engine is described in the "ACC" position. Audio operation is not running . You can listen to spill beverages over the audio system. See page 117. ...
... battery from being discharged, do not leave the car audio on the following pages: S Radio operation - S Do not put anything other than necessary when the engine is at "ON" or "ACC." See page 107. See page 112. S Compact disc player operation - The lower vent may be in detail on longer ... careful not to the car audio when the ignition key is not running , the key must be opened or closed as shown. However, if the engine is described in the "ACC" position. Audio operation is not running . You can listen to spill beverages over the audio system. See page 117. ...
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... operation: S Be careful not to the car audio when the ignition key is not running . However, if the engine is at "ON" or "ACC." S Do not put anything other than necessary when the engine is described in the "ACC" position. See page 107. Cassette tape player operation - The lower vent may be...
... operation: S Be careful not to the car audio when the ignition key is not running . However, if the engine is at "ON" or "ACC." S Do not put anything other than necessary when the engine is described in the "ACC" position. See page 107. Cassette tape player operation - The lower vent may be...