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Owners Manual - Page 20
...manual transmission 8.5 L (9.0 qt., 7.5 Imp. S Manual transmission: Oil type - S Tire pressure: Tire size: SC400, SC300- 225/55 R16 94V Tire pressure: SC400, SC300- S Fuel tank capacity: 78 L (20.6 gal., 17.2 Imp. Oil capacity: Drain and refill SC400...91) or higher for optimum engine performance. Ethylene-glycol coolant (Do not use unleaded gasoline with filter 5.2 L (5.5 qt., 4.5 Imp. qt.) ...
Owners Manual - Page 39
... the engine running too fast causes excessive engine wear and poor fuel economy. Remember, in a high gear. The tachometer indicates engine speed in the engine cooling
system as this may cause severe engine damage.
25 This may cause the engine to overheat. Use it while driving to select correct shift points and to keep...
Owners Manual - Page 40
...trip meter to Lexus dealer immediately. The data of trip meters will be cancelled if the electrical power source is disconnected. (b)
or
If parking brake is off, stop and check. Fasten seat belts.
(indicator ...can use one meter to calculate the fuel economy and the other to the odometer, etc. The same applies for the B trip meter. For example, you push the button, the mode changes in...
Owners Manual - Page 103
... speed control is used . Pushing in the air intake control button for RECIRCULATED AIR. The RECIRCULATED AIR mode indicator light will take fresh outside air and that of the windshield could cause the outer surface of cooled air is delivered. COLD" will improve fuel economy. Push in automatic mode or manual mode. If manual switching of...
Owners Manual - Page 134
... to improve fuel economy and quiet driving. (See "(b) Using engine braking" and "(f) Good driving practice" for exceptions.)
5. With your driving condition. Your transmission has a driving pattern selector switch which allows you use the NORMAL position to suit your foot holding down more powerful acceleration and sporty driving, use the POWER position. In the POWER position, the...
Owners Manual - Page 138
... This prevents the vehicle from "P" position even though the brake pedal is depressed, use the brake pedal or parking brake.
(g)
If you cannot shift the selector lever .... And do not use the parking brake. STARTING AND DRIVING
(f) Good driving practice S If the transmission repeatedly upshifts and downshifts
MANUAL TRANSMISSION
between fuel economy and vehicle performance, you...
Owners Manual - Page 139
Maximum allowable speeds To get on a slippery surface. The abrupt change in order to maintain efficient engine braking and electrical charging performance, do not use the fifth gear.
! NOTICE Make sure the vehicle is difficult to shift into reverse. Regularly revving... gear.
124 Upshifting too soon or downshifting too late will cause excessive engine wear and high fuel consumption.
Owners Manual - Page 150
... to provide enough power for recommended viscosity. Your Lexus dealer and most service stations will be pleased to determine whether the tires on your vehicle are high-speed capability tires or not before inserting...The abrupt change in top shape to one side when the brakes are wet, your speed and downshift. It can cause dangerous overheating, needless wear, and poor fuel economy. If you...
Owners Manual - Page 157
... idling. Keep a proper distance from other vehicles to avoid sudden braking. Improper alignment not only causes faster tire wear but also puts an extra load on the engine, which you drive, the greater the fuel consumption. Maintain a
142 but also helps prevent corrosion. Avoid jackrabbit starts.
This causes needless wear, overheating and poor fuel economy...
Owners Manual - Page 165
...
When jacking, be sure to observe the following instructions thoroughly.
! ! S Use a jack only for lifting your emergency flashers. 3. IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY 4. Call a Lexus dealer for a few minutes with a deflated tire. CAUTION Do not attempt to a safe place - IF YOU HAVE A FLAT TIRE
1. Avoid stopping on a level spot with firm ground. 2. Have everyone...
Owners Manual - Page 174
... the front with rear wheels on the ground, as the steering lock mechanism is not strong enough to the transmission.
159 Towing with the key removed or in the "LOCK" position, as this may cause serious damage to hold the front wheels straight.
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION: Use a towing dolly under the rear wheels. IN CASE OF AN...
Owners Manual - Page 183
...change in Section 3-1.)
DOES YOUR VEHICLE NEED REPAIRING? Some important clues are: S Engine missing, stumbling, or pinging S Appreciable loss of power S Strange engine noises S A fluid leak under the vehicle (However, water dripping from the air conditioning after use is needed.
MAINTENANCE Power steering... Flat-looking tires, excessive tire squeal when cornering, uneven tire wear S Vehicle ...
Owners Manual - Page 199
... poor driveability and/or poor fuel economy, you hear steady knocking while holding a steady speed on level roads, consult your Lexus has a smaller fuel tank opening. However, if such premium type cannot be obtained, you use unleaded gasoline with MTBE, make certain that it , but the larger nozzle on pumps with unleaded fuel will cause persistent heavy...
Owners Manual - Page 200
.... S Oil is burned by the high temperature combustion gases during the combustion process. S Take care not to lubricate the exhaust valve stems.
NOTICE
S Do not use gasohol in a normal engine are encountered (poor hot starting, vaporizing, engine knock, etc.), discontinue its use of the intake valves. Lexus does not recommend the use . The causes of the...
Owners Manual - Page 203
... the dipstick. qt.) SC400, SC300-1.5 (1.6, 1.3)
NOTICE Avoid overfilling, or the engine could be damaged.
Recommended viscosity (SAE):
If the oil level is below for good fuel economy, and good starting in...the best choice for your vehicle, for reference. L (qt., Imp.
Engine oil selection
Use API SH, Energy-Conserving II multigrade engine oil or ILSAC multigrade engine oil. If you...
Owners Manual - Page 215
... fuel economy, and the possibility of the tire bead. If a tire needs frequent refilling, have it checked by your tire pressures at least once a month. CHASSIS
! NOTICE
S Avoid overfilling, or the power steering could be same with that for the spare tire should check the tire pressures every two weeks, or at the proper level. The recommended cold tire pressures, tire size...
Owners Manual - Page 219
... on all wheels. Snow tire installation
Snow tires should be installed on the rear tires as tightly as described below,
Tire chain selection
Regulations regarding the use tires other than snow or studded tires.
!
CAUTION
Snow tire selection
If you need snow tires, select the same size, construction and load capacity as a set.
Do not use snow tires or chains
Snow tires or chains...
Owners Manual - Page 220
..., stopping ability, headlight aim, bumper height, vehicle ground clearance, and tire or snow chain clearance to bounce.
If you have wheel damage such as they may have been subjected to rough treatment or high mileage and could fail without warning. Never use of a different size or type may have hidden structural damage and therefore should be...
Owners Manual - Page 221
... that the wheel nuts are tight. S When using tire chains, be careful not to damage the aluminum wheels. S As with any wheel, periodically check your aluminum wheels. If damaged, replace immediately.
206
S Use only the Lexus wheel nuts and wrench designed for your aluminum wheels for damage. S If you have rotated, repaired, or changed your tires, check
that the wheel nuts are...
Owners Manual - Page 236
... pressurized gas inside and require special handling.
NOTICE Only use a... Light Bulbs Stop lights Tail lights Back-up lights High mounted stoplight License plate lights Interior light Personal lights ...D E E E F E
! If it is necessary to replace a bulb, take your vehicle to your Lexus dealer as soon as possible. Hold a bulb only by its plastic or metal case. They can burst or shatter if ...
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