Lexus SC 430 Owner's Manual
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Before driving
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When driving
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Interior features
Maintenance
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and care
When trouble
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arises
Vehicle
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specifications
Adjusting and operating features such as door locks,
mirrors, and steering column.
Driving, stopping and safe-driving information.
Air conditioning and audio systems, as well as other
interior features for a comfortable driving experience.
Cleaning and protecting your vehicle, performing do-ityourself maintenance, and maintenance information.
What to do if the vehicle needs to be towed, gets a flat tire
or is involved in an accident.
Detailed vehicle information.
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For owners
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Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners and seat belt instructions for Canadian owners.
Alphabetical listing of information contained in this
manual.
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Before driving
1-1. Key information
Keys ...................................................... 20
1-4. Opening and closing the windows
and retractable hardtop
Power windows................................ 53
Retractable hardtop....................... 56
1-5. Refueling
1-2. Opening, closing and locking
the doors and trunk
Wireless remote control.............. 22
Doors.................................................... 25
Trunk..................................................... 29
1-3. Adjustable components
(seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
Front seats.......................................... 33
Driving position memory
system ............................................... 35
Head restraints................................ 38
Seat belts ............................................ 40
Steering wheel.................................. 47
Inside rear view mirror.................. 49
Outside rear view mirrors.......... 50
Removing the fuel tank cap ........ 60
1-6. Theft deterrent system
Engine immobilizer system......... 64
Alarm.................................................... 66
Theft prevention labels
(U.S.A. Only) ................................. 68
1-7. Safety information
Correct driving posture ............... 69
SRS airbags ......................................... 71
Front passenger occupant
classification system.................... 82
Child restraint system ................... 87
Installing child restraints................ 91
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When driving
2-1. Driving procedures
Driving the vehicle........................ 104
Engine (ignition) switch ................ 113
Automatic transmission................ 116
Turn signal lever ............................ 120
Parking brake ................................... 121
Horn.................................................... 122
2-2. Instrument cluster
and information display
Gauges and meters ..................... 123
Indicators
and warning lights...................... 125
Trip information display.............. 128
2-3. Operating the headlight
and windshield wipers
Headlight switch............................ 129
Fog light switch .............................. 132
Windshield wipers
and washer.................................... 133
Headlight cleaner switch ........... 136
2-4. Using other driving systems
Cruise control ................................ 137
Driver assist systems.................... 140
2-5. Driving information
Cargo & luggage.......................... 145
Vehicle load limits......................... 148
Winter driving tips ........................ 149
Trailer towing.................................. 153
Dinghy towing ................................ 154
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Interior features
3-1. Using the air conditioning system
and defogger
Automatic air conditioning
control............................................. 156
Rear window defogger................. 161
3-2. Using the audio system
Audio system .................................. 162
Opening the audio door ............ 164
Using the radio............................... 165
Using the cassette player........... 169
Using the CD changer................ 172
Optimal use of
the audio system......................... 178
Using the steering switches...... 180
3-3. Turning on interior lights
Interior lights list............................. 183
3-4. Storage
Storage features............................ 185
3-5. Other interior features
Sun visors.......................................... 190
Clock.................................................... 191
Ashtray .............................................. 192
Cigarette lighter............................ 193
Power outlet.................................... 194
Seat heaters..................................... 195
Floor mats......................................... 197
Trunk features................................. 198
Garage door opener................. 200
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Maintenance and care
4-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle exterior.................. 208
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle interior....................... 211
4-2. Maintenance
Maintenance requirements...... 214
General maintenance................. 216
Emission inspection
and maintenance (I/M)
programs ....................................... 219
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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Do-it-yourself service
precautions.................................. 220
Hood.................................................. 224
Positioning a floor jack............... 225
Engine compartment.................. 227
Tires ................................................... 242
Tire inflation pressure.................. 251
Wheels.............................................. 256
Air conditioning filter................. 258
Wireless remote control
battery............................................ 260
Blade fuses...................................... 262
Cartridge fuses ............................... 271
Headlight aim ................................ 273
Light bulbs....................................... 275
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When trouble arises
5-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers..................... 282
If your vehicle needs
to be towed................................. 283
If you think something
is wrong........................................ 288
Fuel pump shut off system ....... 289
Event data recorder................... 290
If the warning light
turns on.......................................... 292
If you have a flat tire
(Vehicles with run-flat
tires)............................................... 303
If you have a flat tire
(Vehicles with standard
tires)............................................... 305
If the engine will not start ........... 314
If the shift lever cannot
be shifted from P ........................ 315
If you lose your keys..................... 316
If the vehicle has
a discharged battery................. 317
If your vehicle overheats........... 320
If the vehicle becomes
stuck................................................ 322
If the retractable hardtop
does not close............................. 323
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Vehicle specifications
6-1. Specifications
Maintenance data
(fuel, oil level, etc.)..................... 336
Fuel information............................ 345
Tire information ............................ 349
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6-2. Owner’s customize
Customizable features .............. 364
Initializing your Lexus................. 367
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For owners
Reporting safety defects
for U.S. owners........................... 370
Seat belt instructions
for Canadian owners
(in French)..................................... 371
Index
Abbreviation list......................... 374
Alphabetical index ....................375
What to do if... ............................ 384
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P.133
P.120
P.56
P.129
P.60
P.50
P.224
P.132
Exterior
Retractable hardtop
Windshield wipers
Hood
Headlight
Outside rear view
mirrors
Fuel filler door
Turn signal light (front)
Front fog light
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Trunk
P.29
P.161
P. 25
P.242
P.307
P.251
P.349
P.120
Rear window defogger
Turn signal light (rear)
Doors
Tire
Rotation
Replacement
Inflation pressure
Information
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P.53
P.35
P.188
P.71
P.71
P.192
P.71
P.33
P.71
P.71
SRS driver airbag
Interior
Ashtray
SRS front passenger airbag
SRS knee airbag
Power window
switches
Driving position
memory buttons
SRS knee airbag
Front seats
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Cup holder
SRS side airbags
A
P.53
P.53
P.200
P.184
Sun visors
P.190
P.190
P.49
P. 25
P.53
P.25
Vanity mirrors
Personal lights
Garage door opener
buttons
Inside rear view mirror
B
Door lock switch
Window lock switch
Power window switches
Door lock switch
Power window switch
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P.180
P.117
P.191
P.161
P.186
P.116
P.141
P.193
P.192
P.188
P.162
P.133
P.137
P.282
P.29
P.245
Instrument panel
Emergency flasher switch
Windshield wiper and
washer switch
Cruise control switch
Steering switches*
Navigation system*
Clock
Rear window defogger
switch
Trunk lid opener main
switch
Glove box
Driving pattern selector switch
Automatic transmission
shift lever
Coin box
VSC off switch
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Tire pressure warning
select switch
Cigarette lighter
Ashtray
Audio system*
A
P.47
P.121
Headlight cleaner switch
P.136
P.129
P.120
P.132
P.124
P.50
P.224
P.29
P.130
P.60
P.243
Headlight switch
Turn signal lever
Fog light switch
Tilt and telescopic steering
adjustment switch
Instrument panel light control
Power rear view mirror control
switch
Parking brake release lever
Hood opener
Trunk lid opener
Adaptive front lighting system
cancel switch
Fuel filler door opener
Tire pressure warning reset switch
*: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
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For your information
Main Owners Manual
Please note that this manual applies to all models and explains all equipment, including options. Therefore, you may find some explanations for equipment not installed
on your vehicle.
All specifications provided in this manual are current at the time of printing. However, because of the Lexus policy of continual product improvement, we reserve the
right to make changes at any time without notice.
Depending on specifications, the vehicle shown in the illustration may differ from
your vehicle in terms of color and equipment.
Noise from under vehicle after turning off the engine
Approximately five hours after the engine is turned off, you may hear sound coming
from under the vehicle for several minutes. This is the sound of a fuel evaporation
leakage check and, it does not indicate a malfunction.
Accessories, spare parts and modification of your Lexus
A wide variety of non-genuine spare parts and accessories for Lexus vehicles are
currently available in the market. You should know that Toyota does not warrant
these products and is not responsible for their performance, repair or replacement,
or for any damage they may cause to, or adverse effect they may have on, your
Lexus vehicle.
This vehicle should only be modified using genuine Lexus products. Modification
with non-genuine Lexus products could affect its performance, safety or durability,
and may even violate governmental regulations. In addition, damage or performance problems resulting from the modification may not be covered under warranty.
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Installation of a mobile two-way radio system
As the installation of a mobile two-way radio system in your vehicle could affect
electronic systems such as the multiport fuel injection system/sequential multiport
fuel injection system, cruise control system, anti-lock brake system, SRS airbag system and seat belt pretensioner system, be sure to check with your Lexus dealer for
precautionary measures or special instructions regarding installation.
Scrapping of your Lexus
The SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner devices in your Lexus contain explosive
chemicals. If the vehicle is scrapped with the airbags and seat belt pretensioners left
as they are, this may cause an accident such as fire. Be sure to have the systems of
the SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner removed and disposed of by a qualified
service shop or by your Lexus dealer before you scrap your vehicle.
Perchlorate Material
Special handling may apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.
Your vehicle has components that may contain perchlorate. These components may
include airbag, seat belt pretensioners, and wireless remote control batteries.
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CAUTION
■ General precautions while driving
Driving under the influence: Never drive your vehicle when under the influence of
alcohol or drugs that have impaired your ability to operate your vehicle. Alcohol
and certain drugs delay reaction time, impair judgment and reduce coordination,
which could lead to an accident that could result in death or serious injury.
Defensive driving: Always drive defensively. Anticipate mistakes that other drivers
or pedestrians might make and be ready to avoid accidents.
Driver distraction: Always give your full attention to driving. Anything that distracts
the driver, such as adjusting controls, talking on a cellular phone or reading can
result in a collision with resulting death or serious injury to you, your occupants or
others.
■ General precautions regarding children’s safety
Never leave children unattended in the vehicle, and never allow children to have or
use the key.
Children may be able to start the vehicle or shift the vehicle into neutral. There is
also a danger that children may injure themselves by playing with the cigarette
lighter, the windows, the retractable hardtop, or other features of the vehicle. In
addition, heat build-up or extremely cold temperatures inside the vehicle can be
fatal to children.
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Symbols used throughout this manual
CAUTION
NOTICE
Cautions & Notices
This is a warning against anything which may cause death or injury to people if the
warning is ignored. You are informed about what you must or must not do in order to
reduce the risk of death or injury to yourself and others.
This is a warning against anything which may cause damage to the vehicle or its
equipment if the warning is ignored. You are informed about what you must or must
not do in order to avoid or reduce the risk of damage to your Lexus and its equipment.
Symbols used in illustrations
Safety symbol
The symbol of a circle with a slash through it means “Do not”,
“Do not do this”, or “Do not let this happen”.
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Arrows indicating operations
Indicates the action (pushing, turning, etc.) used to operate switches
and other devices.
Indicates the outcome of an operation (e.g. a lid opens).
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1-1. Key information
Keys.............................................. 20
1-2. Opening, closing
and locking the doors
and trunk
Wireless remote control ......... 22
Doors ............................................ 25
Trunk ............................................. 29
1-4. Opening and closing
the windows
and retractable hardtop
Power windows.......................... 53
Retractable hardtop................ 56
1-5. Refueling
Removing the fuel tank
cap .............................................. 60
1-3. Adjustable components
(seats, mirrors, steering
wheel)
Front seats.................................. 33
Driving position memory
system ........................................ 35
Head restraints......................... 38
Seat belts .................................... 40
Steering wheel........................... 47
Inside rear view mirror ............ 49
Outside rear view mirrors..... 50
1-6. Theft deterrent system
Engine immobilizer
system........................................ 64
Alarm............................................ 66
Theft prevention labels
(U.S.A. Only)........................... 68
1-7. Safety information
Correct driving posture ......... 69
SRS airbags ................................. 71
Front passenger occupant
classification system.............. 82
Child restraint system ............. 87
Installing child restraints.......... 91
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1-1. Key information
The following keys are provided with the vehicle.
Master keys
Valet key
Key number plate
Flat key
Keys
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■ When to use the master keys and valet key
● Use the master keys for normal daily use.
● For added security, lock the console box and the glove box with a master key
and provide the parking attendant with the valet key.
■ Key numbe r plate
Keep the plate in a safe place such as your wallet, not in the vehicle. In the event that
a key is lost, a new key can be made at your Lexus dealer using the key number plate.
■ When riding in an aircraft
When bringing a master key onto an aircraft, make sure you do not press any buttons
on the master key while inside the aircraft cabin. If you are carrying a master key in
your bag etc., ensure that the buttons are not likely to be pressed accidentally. Pressing a button may cause the master key to emit radio waves that could interfere with
the operation of the aircraft.
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NOTICE
■ To prevent key damage
● Do not bend the keys, subject them to strong impact, expose them to high tem-
peratures by placing them in direct sunlight, or get them wet.
● Do not expose the keys to electromagnetic materials or attach any material that
blocks electromagnetic waves to the key surface.
● Do not disassemble the electronic key.
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The wireless remote control can be used to lock and unlock the vehicle and
the trunk from outside the vehicle.
Locks both side doors
Push and hold to sound alarm.
Unlocks both side doors,
Opens the side windows
(push and hold)
Pressing the button unlocks the
driver’s door. Pressing the button again within 3 seconds
unlocks the other door.
Opens the trunk (push and
hold)
Wireless remote control
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■ Sounding the alarm
Push the PANIC button for about 2 to 3 seconds. An alarm sounds to deter any
person from trying to break into or damage your vehicle.
If you want to stop the alarm, push any button.
This function does not work when the engine switch is in the ON position.
■ Operating indicator
Doors : A buzzer sounds and the emergency flashers flash.
(Lock: Once, Unlock: Twice)
Trunk : A buzzer sounds.
Windows: A buzzer sounds.
■ Low battery
If the wireless remote control does not function or if it only operates very close to
the vehicle, the battery may be low. (P. 26 0 )
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■ Security feature
If a door is not opened for approximately 60 seconds after the vehicle is unlocked,
the anti-theft system automatically locks the vehicle again.
■ Door lock buzzer
If a door is not fully closed, a buzzer sounds continuously if an attempt to lock the
door is made. To stop the buzzer, fully close the door and lock the vehicle once more.
■ Customization that can be configured at Lexus dealer
Settings (e.g. buzzer) can be changed. (Customizable features P. 3 6 4 )
■ Certification for the wireless remote control (for vehicles sold in U.S.A.)
FCC ID: MOZB12UE
FCC ID: HYQ12BBK
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)
this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
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This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if
not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by
one or more of the following measures:
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● Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
● Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
● Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which
the receiver is connected.
● Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
FCC WARNING:
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
■ Certification for the wireless remote control (for vehicles sold in Canada)
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
The vehicle can be locked and unlocked using the wireless remote control, a
key or the door lock switch.
■ Wireless remote control
P. 2 2
■ Ke y
Locks both side doors
Closes the side windows
(turn and hold)
Unlocks doors
Turning the key rearward unlocks
the driver’s door. Turning the key
once again unlocks the other door.
Opens the side windows
(turn and hold)
■ Door lock switch
Locks both side doors
Unlocks both side doors
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Doors
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■ Inside lock button
Locks the door
Unlocks the door
The side doors can be opened by
pulling the inside handles even if
the lock buttons are in the locked
position.
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Locking the side doors from the outside without a key
Push the lock lever to the lock position.
Close the door.
Automatic door locking and unlocking systems
The following functions can be set or canceled:
Function Operation
Shift position linked door
locking function
Shift position linked door
unlocking function
Speed linked door locking
function
Shifting the shift lever out of “P” locks both side
doors.
Shifting the shift lever to “P” unlocks both side
doors.
Both side doors are locked when the vehicle
speed is approximately 12 mph (20 km/h) or
higher.
The passenger’s door is unlocked when the
Driver’s door linked door
unlocking function
driver’s door is opened within 10 seconds after
turning the engine switch “ACC” or “LOCK” posi-
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■ Setting and canceling the functions
To switch between setting and canceling, follow the procedure below:
STEP 1
Close both side doors and switch the engine switch to “ON”
position. (Perform step 2 within 20 seconds.)
STEP 2
Function
Shift position linked door locking
function
Shift position linked door unlocking function
Speed linked door locking function
Driver’s door linked door unlocking
function
Shift the shift lever to “P” or “N”,
press and hold the driver’s door
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lock switch (
or ) for about 5
seconds then release.
The shift lever and switch positions
corresponding to the desired function to be set are shown as follows.
Use the same procedure to cancel
the function.
Shift lever
position
“P”
“N”
Driver’s door lock
switch position
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When the setting or canceling operation is complete, both side doors are
locked and then unlocked.
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CAUTION
■ Door lock prevention
The doors cannot be locked from inside the vehicle, if a side door is open and the
key is in the engine switch.
■ Key reminder function
A buzzer sounds if the driver’s door is opened, while the key is in the LOCK or
ACC position to remind you to remove the key.
■ Customization that can be configured at Lexus dealer
Settings (e.g. unlocking function using a key) can be changed. (Customizable features P. 3 6 5 )
■ To prevent an accident
Observe the following precautions while driving the vehicle.
Failing to do so may result in a door opening and cause occupant out, resulting in
death or serious injury.
● Always use a seat belt.
● Always lock the doors.
● Ensure that both side doors are properly closed.
● Do not pull the inside handle of the doors while driving. The doors may be
opened and the passengers are thrown out of the vehicle and it may result in serious injury or death.
Be especially careful for the doors, the doors may be opened even if the inside
lock buttons are in locked position.
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The trunk can be opened using the trunk opener or wireless remote control.
■ Opening the trunk from inside the vehicle
Push the switch to release the
trunk lid.
■ Opening the trunk from outside the vehicle
Wireless remote control
P. 2 2
Tr u nk
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Locking the trunk opener feature
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Operative
Inoperative
The main switch is in the glove box.
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Use the trunk handle when closing the trunk.
The trunk lid can be opened by pulling down
on the glow-in-the-dark handle located on
the inside of trunk lid.
The handle will continue to glow for some
time after the trunk lid is closed.
■ Tr u n k l i gh t
The trunk light turns on when the trunk is opened.
■ Tr u n k h a nd le
■ When keeping items in the trunk
Turn off the main switch and lock the glove box and console box.
The trunk lid can be opened using a loop of wire in the console box even with the
main switch in the glove box turned off.
■ Internal trunk release handle
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