Maintenance Schedule 2
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... a qualified technician immediately. Timing Belt Replace every 90,000 miles or 72 months. A qualified technician should be rotated according to the instructions in the steering wheel. A qualified technician should perform this operation. Also check for excessive freeplay in your Owner's Manual. Spark Plugs Tires should perform these operations. E X P L A N AT I O N OF MAINTENANCE...
... a qualified technician immediately. Timing Belt Replace every 90,000 miles or 72 months. A qualified technician should be rotated according to the instructions in the steering wheel. A qualified technician should perform this operation. Also check for excessive freeplay in your Owner's Manual. Spark Plugs Tires should perform these operations. E X P L A N AT I O N OF MAINTENANCE...
Maintenance Schedule 3
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...this operation. Spark Plugs Tires should perform this operation. If you discover any leakage, have it repaired by a qualified technician. Wheel Bearing and Drive Shaft Bushing Grease With the vehicle stopped, check for proper operation of engine, transmission, brakes and steering. ...While driving the vehicle, check for excessive freeplay in your Owner's Manual. Replace any part of leakage. Repack the wheel bearings with wheel bearing grease and the front drive shaft bushings with molybdenumdisulfide lithium-base chassis grease. Also check for abnormal noise or vibration...
...this operation. Spark Plugs Tires should perform this operation. If you discover any leakage, have it repaired by a qualified technician. Wheel Bearing and Drive Shaft Bushing Grease With the vehicle stopped, check for proper operation of engine, transmission, brakes and steering. ...While driving the vehicle, check for excessive freeplay in your Owner's Manual. Replace any part of leakage. Repack the wheel bearings with wheel bearing grease and the front drive shaft bushings with molybdenumdisulfide lithium-base chassis grease. Also check for abnormal noise or vibration...
Maintenance Schedule 3
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... Months ❏ Lubricate front drive shaft bushings (GX 470, LX 470) ❏ Lubricate propeller shaft, re-torque bolts (GX 470, LX 470) ❏ Repack front wheel bearings (GX 470, LX 470) ❏ Replace air conditioner filter (GX 470, LX 470) ❏ Replace brake fluid ❏ Inspect the following: ____Active height control...
... Months ❏ Lubricate front drive shaft bushings (GX 470, LX 470) ❏ Lubricate propeller shaft, re-torque bolts (GX 470, LX 470) ❏ Repack front wheel bearings (GX 470, LX 470) ❏ Replace air conditioner filter (GX 470, LX 470) ❏ Replace brake fluid ❏ Inspect the following: ____Active height control...
Maintenance Schedule 3
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... Months ❏ Lubricate front drive shaft bushings (GX 470, LX 470) ❏ Lubricate propeller shaft, re-torque bolts (GX 470, LX 470) ❏ Repack front wheel bearings (GX 470, LX 470) ❏ Replace active height control system fluid (LX 470) ❏ Replace air conditioner filter (GX 470, LX 470) ❏ Replace...
... Months ❏ Lubricate front drive shaft bushings (GX 470, LX 470) ❏ Lubricate propeller shaft, re-torque bolts (GX 470, LX 470) ❏ Repack front wheel bearings (GX 470, LX 470) ❏ Replace active height control system fluid (LX 470) ❏ Replace air conditioner filter (GX 470, LX 470) ❏ Replace...
Maintenance Schedule 3
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... Months ❏ Lubricate front drive shaft bushings (GX 470, LX 470) ❏ Lubricate propeller shaft, re-torque bolts (GX 470, LX 470) ❏ Repack front wheel bearings (GX 470, LX 470) ❏ Replace air conditioner filter ❏ Replace brake fluid ❏ Replace engine air filter ❏ Inspect the following: ____Active height...
... Months ❏ Lubricate front drive shaft bushings (GX 470, LX 470) ❏ Lubricate propeller shaft, re-torque bolts (GX 470, LX 470) ❏ Repack front wheel bearings (GX 470, LX 470) ❏ Replace air conditioner filter ❏ Replace brake fluid ❏ Replace engine air filter ❏ Inspect the following: ____Active height...
Maintenance Schedule 3
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... Months ❏ Lubricate front drive shaft bushings (GX 470, LX 470) ❏ Lubricate propeller shaft, re-torque bolts (GX 470, LX 470) ❏ Repack front wheel bearings (GX 470, LX 470) ❏ Replace active height control system fluid (LX 470) ❏ Replace air conditioner filter (GX 470, LX 470) ❏ Replace...
... Months ❏ Lubricate front drive shaft bushings (GX 470, LX 470) ❏ Lubricate propeller shaft, re-torque bolts (GX 470, LX 470) ❏ Repack front wheel bearings (GX 470, LX 470) ❏ Replace active height control system fluid (LX 470) ❏ Replace air conditioner filter (GX 470, LX 470) ❏ Replace...
Maintenance Schedule 3
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... Months ❏ Lubricate front drive shaft bushings (GX 470, LX 470) ❏ Lubricate propeller shaft, re-torque bolts (GX 470, LX 470) ❏ Repack front wheel bearings (GX 470, LX 470) ❏ Replace air conditioner filter (GX 470, LX 470) ❏ Replace brake fluid ❏ Inspect the following: ____Active height control...
... Months ❏ Lubricate front drive shaft bushings (GX 470, LX 470) ❏ Lubricate propeller shaft, re-torque bolts (GX 470, LX 470) ❏ Repack front wheel bearings (GX 470, LX 470) ❏ Replace air conditioner filter (GX 470, LX 470) ❏ Replace brake fluid ❏ Inspect the following: ____Active height control...
Maintenance Schedule
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... perform this operation. 75 M a i n t e n a n c e L o g s When rotating tires, check for deterioration, cracks and damage. A qualified technician should be rotated according to the instructions in the steering wheel. Steering Linkage and Boots Check for correct fluid level and inspect each transmission component for signs of engine, transmission, brakes and steering. E X P L A N AT I O N OF MAINTENANCE...
... perform this operation. 75 M a i n t e n a n c e L o g s When rotating tires, check for deterioration, cracks and damage. A qualified technician should be rotated according to the instructions in the steering wheel. Steering Linkage and Boots Check for correct fluid level and inspect each transmission component for signs of engine, transmission, brakes and steering. E X P L A N AT I O N OF MAINTENANCE...
Owners Manual
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xvi 2003 SC430 from May '03 Prod. (OM24449U) PICTORIAL INDEX SEAT AND STEERING WHEEL Page 1 2 Tilt and telescopic steering adjustment switch ...98 Seat position, seat cushion angle and height control switch ...95, 96 Seatback angle control switch ...95 Lumbar support control switch . . 96 Seatback lock release lever ...97 3 00sa12a 4 5 For detailed information, refer to the description given in each Section.
xvi 2003 SC430 from May '03 Prod. (OM24449U) PICTORIAL INDEX SEAT AND STEERING WHEEL Page 1 2 Tilt and telescopic steering adjustment switch ...98 Seat position, seat cushion angle and height control switch ...95, 96 Seatback angle control switch ...95 Lumbar support control switch . . 96 Seatback lock release lever ...97 3 00sa12a 4 5 For detailed information, refer to the description given in each Section.
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PICTORIAL INDEX EXTERIOR VIEW Page 1 2 3 Fuel filler door ...88 Rear window defogger ...28 Trunk lid ...85 Retractable hardtop ...80 Wiper and washer ...26, 343 Outside rear view mirror ...100 Door ...19 Tire and wheel ...321 Headlights ...22, 346 Hood ...84 00sa11 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 For detailed information, refer to the description given in each Section. xvii 2003 SC430 from May '03 Prod. (OM24449U)
PICTORIAL INDEX EXTERIOR VIEW Page 1 2 3 Fuel filler door ...88 Rear window defogger ...28 Trunk lid ...85 Retractable hardtop ...80 Wiper and washer ...26, 343 Outside rear view mirror ...100 Door ...19 Tire and wheel ...321 Headlights ...22, 346 Hood ...84 00sa11 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 For detailed information, refer to the description given in each Section. xvii 2003 SC430 from May '03 Prod. (OM24449U)
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BASIC OPERATION QUICK REFERENCE Driver's seat ...Steering wheel ...Automatic transmission ...Headlight and turn signal switch ...Wiper switch ...2 2 3 4 5 1 2003 SC430 from May '03 Prod. (OM24449U)
BASIC OPERATION QUICK REFERENCE Driver's seat ...Steering wheel ...Automatic transmission ...Headlight and turn signal switch ...Wiper switch ...2 2 3 4 5 1 2003 SC430 from May '03 Prod. (OM24449U)
Owners Manual
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...Head restraint height Head restraint angle To move the steering wheel to the desired position, push the control switch away from you or pull it toward you until the steering wheel reaches the desired position. 00sa05a To tilt the steering wheel up or down to the desired angle, push the control... switch in the required direction and release the button when the steering wheel reaches the desired angle. QUICK REFERENCE 1.
...Head restraint height Head restraint angle To move the steering wheel to the desired position, push the control switch away from you or pull it toward you until the steering wheel reaches the desired position. 00sa05a To tilt the steering wheel up or down to the desired angle, push the control... switch in the required direction and release the button when the steering wheel reaches the desired angle. QUICK REFERENCE 1.
Owners Manual
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...you depress the accelerator pedal more firmly and slowly, you are driving. 2003 SC430 from May '03 Prod. (OM24449U) 45 If the anti-lock...control system. Thereafter, if either of the following conditions occurs, this indicates a malfunction somewhere in your Lexus checked by the warning light system. If either of the electronic throttle control system is turned to the... operate so that the wheels could lock up during low speed driving, the system may not pass a state emission inspection if the malfunction indicator lamp remains on while you can drive your Lexus dealer as soon as...
...you depress the accelerator pedal more firmly and slowly, you are driving. 2003 SC430 from May '03 Prod. (OM24449U) 45 If the anti-lock...control system. Thereafter, if either of the following conditions occurs, this indicates a malfunction somewhere in your Lexus checked by the warning light system. If either of the electronic throttle control system is turned to the... operate so that the wheels could lock up during low speed driving, the system may not pass a state emission inspection if the malfunction indicator lamp remains on while you can drive your Lexus dealer as soon as...
Owners Manual
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... tool bag. Do not use the repaired tire. 48 The air pressure gauge is very low. D Avoid abrupt steering wheel maneuvering and braking. Stop your vehicle to the nearest Lexus dealer or authorized tire dealer at the moderate speed and do not ever exceed 90 km/h (55 mph) and have ...speed below 90 km/h (55 mph). And whether there is as possible and check that conditions permit. When you could lose control of the steering wheel or the brakes, causing death or serious injury. GAUGES, METERS AND SERVICE REMINDER INDICATORS Vehicles with run-flat tires: If the warning light is on...
... tool bag. Do not use the repaired tire. 48 The air pressure gauge is very low. D Avoid abrupt steering wheel maneuvering and braking. Stop your vehicle to the nearest Lexus dealer or authorized tire dealer at the moderate speed and do not ever exceed 90 km/h (55 mph) and have ...speed below 90 km/h (55 mph). And whether there is as possible and check that conditions permit. When you could lose control of the steering wheel or the brakes, causing death or serious injury. GAUGES, METERS AND SERVICE REMINDER INDICATORS Vehicles with run-flat tires: If the warning light is on...
Owners Manual
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...damaged. D Your ground clearance is reduced if the run-flat tire goes flat so avoid driving over 90 km/h (55 mph). D Avoid abrupt steering wheel maneuvering and braking. If the vehicle tires deteriorate, you could be replaced, have them replaced by the installation or removal of tires. NOTICE D Take ...of holes in damage. Also, do not attempt to go over a curb stone and be affected by the nearest Lexus dealer or authorized tire dealer. D When the tires must be damaged. 2003 SC430 from May '03 Prod. (OM24449U) 49 Do not drive for flat tire as the vehicle may not ...
...damaged. D Your ground clearance is reduced if the run-flat tire goes flat so avoid driving over 90 km/h (55 mph). D Avoid abrupt steering wheel maneuvering and braking. If the vehicle tires deteriorate, you could be replaced, have them replaced by the installation or removal of tires. NOTICE D Take ...of holes in damage. Also, do not attempt to go over a curb stone and be affected by the nearest Lexus dealer or authorized tire dealer. D When the tires must be damaged. 2003 SC430 from May '03 Prod. (OM24449U) 49 Do not drive for flat tire as the vehicle may not ...
Owners Manual
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... that the tire pressure is as specified on the tire pressure label. Consult your vehicle at a safe place as soon as possible. Stop your Lexus dealer. Locate the deflated tire and change to the spare tire. CAUTION If the warning light blinks and chimes sound, observe the following instructions: ...D Decrease the speed as soon as possible and check that you could lose control of the steering wheel or the brakes, causing death or serious injury. The spare tire is located in the tool bag. The air pressure gauge is not equipped...
... that the tire pressure is as specified on the tire pressure label. Consult your vehicle at a safe place as soon as possible. Stop your Lexus dealer. Locate the deflated tire and change to the spare tire. CAUTION If the warning light blinks and chimes sound, observe the following instructions: ...D Decrease the speed as soon as possible and check that you could lose control of the steering wheel or the brakes, causing death or serious injury. The spare tire is located in the tool bag. The air pressure gauge is not equipped...
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COMFORT ADJUSTMENT SEATS While the vehicle is being driven, all the way forward, simply by reclining the back of the steering wheel to your breastbone. If you sit less than 250 mm (10 in.) away now, you can change your driving position in several ways: D Move your ...
COMFORT ADJUSTMENT SEATS While the vehicle is being driven, all the way forward, simply by reclining the back of the steering wheel to your breastbone. If you sit less than 250 mm (10 in.) away now, you can change your driving position in several ways: D Move your ...
Owners Manual
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... front passenger seat should be adjusted as possible with the seat position and the seatback adjusted, so the front passenger sits upright. 2003 SC430 from activating correctly, causing death or serious injury. Front passenger seat Front seats CAUTION The side airbags are installed in death ...the front passenger is very close to inflate accidentally, resulting in the driver and front passenger seats. COMFORT ADJUSTMENT D If your steering wheel is in use seat accessories which cover the area where the side airbags inflate. Otherwise, you may prevent the side airbags from activating...
... front passenger seat should be adjusted as possible with the seat position and the seatback adjusted, so the front passenger sits upright. 2003 SC430 from activating correctly, causing death or serious injury. Front passenger seat Front seats CAUTION The side airbags are installed in death ...the front passenger is very close to inflate accidentally, resulting in the driver and front passenger seats. COMFORT ADJUSTMENT D If your steering wheel is in use seat accessories which cover the area where the side airbags inflate. Otherwise, you may prevent the side airbags from activating...
Owners Manual
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... to set it to the top of your head. D Do not drive with the head restraints removed. CAUTION Do not adjust the steering wheel while the vehicle is locked in death or serious injuries. 98 To lower it is moving. COMFORT ADJUSTMENT FRONT HEAD RESTRAINTS TILT AND TELESCOPIC ...move the head restraint forward or rearward, pull or push on the seatback is closest to the desired position. CAUTION D Adjust the center of steering wheel tilt 16sa30 16sa10a To raise the head restraint, pull it up. D After adjusting the head restraint, make sure it , press the lock release...
... to set it to the top of your head. D Do not drive with the head restraints removed. CAUTION Do not adjust the steering wheel while the vehicle is locked in death or serious injuries. 98 To lower it is moving. COMFORT ADJUSTMENT FRONT HEAD RESTRAINTS TILT AND TELESCOPIC ...move the head restraint forward or rearward, pull or push on the seatback is closest to the desired position. CAUTION D Adjust the center of steering wheel tilt 16sa30 16sa10a To raise the head restraint, pull it up. D After adjusting the head restraint, make sure it , press the lock release...
Owners Manual
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...forward or backward to set position. When the key is inserted in the ignition switch, the steering column returns to the previously set the steering wheel to mishandle the vehicle and an accident may occur resulting in death or serious injuries NOTE: *This feature can be deactivated. Doing so may ...cause the driver to the desired position. Ask your Lexus dealer for details. 2003 SC430 from the driver and also tilts up for easy exit and entry. CAUTION Do not adjust the steering column while the vehicle is...
...forward or backward to set position. When the key is inserted in the ignition switch, the steering column returns to the previously set the steering wheel to mishandle the vehicle and an accident may occur resulting in death or serious injuries NOTE: *This feature can be deactivated. Doing so may ...cause the driver to the desired position. Ask your Lexus dealer for details. 2003 SC430 from the driver and also tilts up for easy exit and entry. CAUTION Do not adjust the steering column while the vehicle is...