Lexus SC 430 2006 User manual

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Overview
Contents
●Keys P. 7
●Theft Deterrent System P.8
●Starting P.17
●Automatic Transmission P. 1 9
●Parking Brake P.20
●Tu r n S i g n a l L e v e r P.20
●Emergency Flasher Switch P. 2 1
●ECT Switch P.21
●Vehicle Stability Control Off
Mode P.21
●Cruise Control P. 2 2
●Trip Information Display P. 2 3
●Seats P.11
●Seat Position Memory System P. 1 2
●Front Head Restraints P.13
●Seat Belts P. 1 3
●Outside Rear View
Mirrors P.14
●Anti-glare Inside Rear
View Mirror P. 1 5
●Steering Column P. 1 5
The Quick Guide is not intended as substitute for your Owner’s
Manual. We strongly encourage you to review the Owner’s Manual
and supplementary manuals so you will have a better understand-
ing of your vehicle’s capabilities and limitations.
Specifications, features, equipment, technical data, and options are based upon information available
at the time of printing, are subject to change without notice, may differ from region to region. Optional
equipment shown may not be available separately or in all regions.

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Driving Comfort
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Customizing Your Lexus
Responding to warning/indicator lights
and other problems that may arise.
A list of features that can be customized
according to owner preference.
Rain and Night Driving
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●Headlights P.25
●Fog Lights P.25
●Headlight Cleaner P.26
●Windshield Wipers and
Washers P.26
●Rear Window and Outside Mirror
Defoggers P.26
●Instrument Panel Light
Control P.27
●Doors P.3 9
●Power Windows P.40
●Retractable Hardtop P.40
●Fuel Tank Cap P. 41
●Hood P.42
●Tr u n k P. 42
●Audio System P. 2 9
●Climate Control P.3 2
●Seat Heater Switches P.3 3
●Rear Console Box P. 3 4
●Coin Box P.35
●Cup Holder P. 35
●Cigarette Lighter and Ashtray P. 35
●Glove Box P.36
●Auxiliary Box P. 3 6
Depending on specifications, the vehicle shown in the illustration may differ
from your vehicle in terms of color and equipement.

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Instrument Panel

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Driving position memory switch P.12
Door lock button P.39
Headlight cleaner switch P.26
Power rear view mirror control switch P.14
Light switch / Turn signal lever P.25/20
Instrument panel light control P.27
Windshield wipers and washer switch P.26
Emergency flasher switch P.21
Navigation system*
See “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”
Climate control P.32
Glove box P.36
Audio system P.29
Cigarette lighter/Ashtray P.35
Cup holder P.35
Vehicle stability control off switch P.21
Coin box P.35
Driving pattern selector switch P.21
Cruise control switch P.22
Steering switches P.30
Hood lock release lever P.42
Trunk lid opener switch P.42
AFS off switch P.25
Fuel filler door opener switch P.41
Parking brake release lever P.20
Power window switches P.40
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Keys ............................................................................. 7
Theft Deterrent System......................................... 8

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Keys
■Keys
Master keys
Val et key
Key number plate
Flat key
■Wireless remote control
LOCK button : Locks doors
PANIC button : Sounds alarm
(Push and hold)
(Use this function if you notice anyone suspi-
cious near the vehicle)
UNLOCK button : Unlocks doors
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runk button : Unlocks trunk
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Holding down the LOCK button will sound an alarm.
Holding down the UNLOCK button will open the side windows.

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Theft Deterrent System
■Engine immobilizer
This system only allows the engine to start if a reg-
istered key is used.
This deters theft caused by the use of unautho-
rized keys.
■Alarm
Forcibly unlocking the doors, trunk, or hood with-
out the key or wireless remote control causes the
horn to blow and the exterior lights to flash, alert-
ing those in the surrounding area.
■Steering lock
The steering wheel is locked when the ignition
switch is turned to OFF.
This system is designed to help protect your vehicle from theft.
If the security indicator light is flashing when you leave the vehicle, the engine immobilizer
and alarm are set.
To stop the alarm, unlock the doors or trunk with the key or wireless remote control, or turn
the ignition switch to the ON position.

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Before Driving
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Seats ........................................................................... 11
Seat Position Memory System.......................... 12
Front Head Restraints.......................................... 13
Seat Belts.................................................................. 13
Outside Rear View Mirrors ............................... 14
Anti-glare Inside Rear View Mirror................. 15
Steering Column ................................................... 15

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Seats
■Adjusting seat position
Moves seat forward
Moves seat back
■Adjusting seatback angle
Incline
Recline
■Adjusting the seat cushion
Raises and lowers the front of the cushion
Raises and lowers the entire cushion
■Adjusting firmness
The lumbar support can be adjusted.
Firmer
Softer
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■Inclining front seat
Incline
Seat Position Memory System
■Setting positions
While holding down the SET button, push and
hold one of the memory buttons (1 or 2) until you
hear a beep.
■Recalling positions
Push one of the memory buttons (1 or 2).
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With the push of a button, you can adjust the seat to a set customized position.
The steering column and outside rear view mirrors are adjusted along with the driver’s seat.
Positions can be conveniently recorded for drivers and frequent passengers.

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Front Head Restraints
■Height adjustment
To r a i s e : pull upward
To l o we r : depress the button and push down
■Angle adjustment
Move forward and backward.
Seat Belts
■Seat belt guides
To use the seat belt guide, unattach the hook, let
the seat belt run under the guide and then reat-
tach the hook.

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■Rear seat belt holders
Hold the rear seat belt with the holder when not in
use.
Outside Rear View Mirrors
■Adjustment
Use the master switch to select which mirror
to adjust (L or R).
Adjust the angle using the control switch.
Auto tilt:
Move the master switch to “L” or “R”, Mirrors
automatically tilt down when shifting into reverse.
To deactivate, move the master switch to middle
position.
■Folding rear view mirror
Push backword
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Anti-glare Inside Rear View Mirror
■Setting AUTO mode
Push the AUTO button.
The indicator light comes on when AUTO mode
is selected.
Steering Column
■Raising and lowering
Up
Down
■Adjusting forward/back
Away from the driver
Toward the driver
The auto-dimming function reduces glare from the headlights of vehicles behind you.
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When the ignition switch is off, the steering column moves to provide easy exit and entry.
When the ignition switch is turned on, the steering column returns to its previously set posi-
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Starting ..................................................................... 17
Automatic Transmission...................................... 19
Parking Brake........................................................ 20
Turn Signal Lever.................................................. 20
Emergency Flasher Switch................................. 21
ECT Switch .............................................................. 21
Vehicle Stability Control Off Mode ................ 21
Cruise Control ...................................................... 22
Trip Information Display..................................... 23

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Starting
■Starting the engine
Make sure the parking brake is engaged and
the selector lever is in “P”.
Depress the brake pedal.
Turn the ignition switch to START.
The engine will start.
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■Turning the engine off
Depress the brake pedal and move the
selector lever to “P”.
Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
■Ignition switch
LOCK
ACC
The audio system and other accessories
can be used.
ON
START
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Automatic Transmission
■Shift range positions
PParking and engine starting
RReverse position
NNeutral position
DNormal driving position
SSequential mode driving
Switching out of “P” position can only be per-
formed while the brake pedal is depressed.
■Sequential mode
Sequential mode allows the driver to select gears based on driving conditions.
Move the shift lever to the “S” position.
Upshifting : move the lever to the “+” side
Downshifting : move the lever to the “-” side
1st through 6th gear can be selected.
The selected shift range is displayed on the instru-
ment cluster.
NOTE: Downshifting increases power going uphill, or increases engine braking going
downhill or stopping.
During normal driving conditions, always drive in “D” position for best fuel economy.

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Parking Brake
■Setting the parking brake
Firmly depress the parking brake pedal.
■Releasing the parking brake
Pull the lever.
Turn Signal Lever
Left turn
Right turn
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Lane changes can be signaled by moving and holding the lever partway.