Lexus SC 430 Owner's Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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Before driving

When driving

Interior features

Maintenance and care

When trouble arises

Vehicle specifications

For owners

Index

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-it- yourself 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.

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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TABLEOF CONTENTS Index

1		Before driving
1-1.		Key information
		Keys ......................................................	20
1-2.		Opening, closing and locking
		the doors and trunk
		Wireless remote control..............	22
		Doors....................................................	25
		Trunk.....................................................	29
1-3.		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

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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
1-6. 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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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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3 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

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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

4 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
		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
5	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

5-2. Steps to take in an emergency

		If the warning light
		turns on..........................................	292
		If you have a flat tire			1
		(Vehicles with run-flat
		tires)...............................................	303
		If you have a flat tire
		(Vehicles with standard
		tires)...............................................	305		2
		If the engine will not start ...........	314
		If the shift lever cannot
		........................be shifted from P	315
		If you lose your keys.....................	316		3
		If the vehicle has
		.................a discharged battery	317
		If your vehicle overheats	320
		If the vehicle becomes			4
		stuck................................................	322
		If the retractable hardtop
		.............................does not close	323
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6		Vehicle specifications
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6-1.		Specifications
		Maintenance data
		(fuel, oil level, etc.).....................	336
		Fuel information............................	345		7
		Tire information ............................	349
6-2.		Owner’s customize
		Customizable features ..............	364
		Initializing your Lexus.................	367
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7 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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Pictorial index	Exterior

Retractable hardtop

Windshield wipers

P.56

P.133

Outside rear view

mirrors

P.50

Hood

P.224

Fuel filler door

P.60

					Turn signal light (front)
Headlight							P.120
P.129
				Front fog light
						P.132

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Trunk P.29

Rear window defogger					Doors
						P. 25
P.161

Turn signal light (rear)		Tire
P.120		Rotation
			P.242
		Replacement
			P.307
		Inflation pressure
			P.251
		Information
			P.349

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Ashtray

P.192

SRS front passenger airbag

P.71

SRS knee airbag

P.71

Power window

switches

P.53

SRS driver airbag

Driving position

P.71

memory buttons

P.35

	SRS knee airbag								Cup holder
										P.188
		P.71
	Front seats							SRS side airbags
		P.33								P.71

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A
Sun visors		P.190
Vanity mirrors		P.190
Personal lights		P.184
Garage door opener
buttons	P.200
Inside rear view mirror				P.49
B
Door lock switch		P. 25
Window lock switch			P.53
Power window switches				P.53
Door lock switch		P.25
Power window switch				P.53
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Emergency flasher switch

P.282

Windshield wiper and washer switch P.133

Cruise control switch

P.137

Steering switches*

P.180

Driving pattern selector switch

P.117

Automatic transmission

shift lever
	P.116
Coin box
	P.188
VSC off switch
	P.141

Navigation system*

Clock P.191

Rear window defogger switch P.161

Trunk lid opener main switch P.29

Glove box P.186

Tire pressure warning

select switch
		P.245
Cigarette lighter
		P.193
Ashtray
		P.192
Audio system*
		P.162

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Headlight cleaner switch P.136

Headlight switch
			P.129
Turn signal lever
			P.120
Fog light switch
			P.132

Tilt and telescopic steering adjustment switch P.47

Instrument panel light control

P.124

Power rear view mirror control switch P.50

Parking brake release lever P.121

Hood opener P.224

Trunk lid opener P.29

Adaptive front lighting system cancel switch P.130

Fuel filler door opener P.60

Tire pressure warning reset switch

P.243

*: 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

Cautions & Notices

CAUTION

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.

NOTICE

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”.

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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Before driving	1

1-1.	Key information
	Keys..............................................	20
1-2.	Opening, closing
	and locking the doors
	and trunk
	Wireless remote control.........	22
	Doors ............................................	25
	Trunk .............................................	29

1-3. 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

1-4. Opening and closing the windows

	and retractable hardtop
	Power windows..........................	53
	Retractable hardtop ................	56
1-5.	Refueling
	Removing the fuel tank
	cap..............................................	60
1-6. 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

Keys

The following keys are provided with the vehicle.

1 Master keys

2 Valet key

3 Key number plate

4 Flat key

■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 number 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 temperatures 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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Wireless remote control

The wireless remote control can be used to lock and unlock the vehicle and the trunk from outside the vehicle.

1 Locks both side doors

Push and hold to sound alarm.

2 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.

3 Opens the trunk (push and hold)

■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.260)

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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.364)

■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.

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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Doors

The vehicle can be locked and unlocked using the wireless remote control, a key or the door lock switch.

■ Wireless remote control
P.22
■ Key
					Locks both side doors
		1
					Closes the side windows
		2
					(turn and hold)
					Unlocks doors
		3
					Turning the key rearward unlocks
					the driver’s door. Turning the key
					once again unlocks the other door.
					Opens the side windows
			4
					(turn and hold)
■ Door lock switch
					Locks both side doors
		1
					Unlocks both side doors
			2

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■ Inside lock button

1 Locks the door

2 Unlocks the door

The side doors can be opened by pulling the inside handles even if the lock buttons are in the locked position.

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	Shifting the shift lever out of “P” locks both side
	locking function	doors.
	Shift position linked door	Shifting the shift lever to “P” unlocks both side
	unlocking function	doors.
	Speed linked door locking	Both side doors are locked when the vehicle
		speed is approximately 12 mph (20 km/h) or
	function
		higher.
		The passenger’s door is unlocked when the
	Driver’s door linked door	driver’s door is opened within 10 seconds after
	unlocking function	turning the engine switch “ACC” or “LOCK” posi-
		tion.
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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	Shift the shift lever to “P” or “N”,
	press and hold the driver’s door
	lock switch ( 1 or 2 ) for about 5
	seconds then release.
	The shift lever and switch positions
	corresponding to the desired func-
	tion to be set are shown as follows.
	Use the same procedure to cancel
	the function.

	Function	Shift lever	Driver’s door lock
		position	switch position
	Shift position linked door locking
				1
	function
		“P”
	Shift position linked door unlock-
				2
	ing function
	Speed linked door locking function
				1
	Driver’s door linked door unlocking	“N”
				2
	function

When the setting or canceling operation is complete, both side doors are locked and then unlocked.

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■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.365)

CAUTION

■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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Trunk

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 controlP.22

Locking the trunk opener feature

1 Operative

2 Inoperative

The main switch is in the glove box.

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■Trunk light

The trunk light turns on when the trunk is opened.

■Trunk handle

Use the trunk handle when closing the trunk.

■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

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.

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