trebien

I am in the market for a 92-95 SC300, and am interested in some functions found on later cars, and would like to know if earlier cars have them. I am trying to figure out if I should try to find a specific model year due to some features, or not.

First, does the steering wheel automatically tilt up when you exit the car? And/or the seat move back?

Second, do the headlights come on automatically, or do they have to be turned on.

Third, when did the SC300 receive an airbag for the passenger?

Any other major updates I should know about from 92-95?

Thank you very much for your time.

skininja

Answers: ( I have a 93 sc400)

1) Yes, the steering wheel tilts up when you exit the car. The seat belt stays put - it's not automated

2) On the 93 and up models, the lights have an auto on feature. The 92 does not have this feature.

3) Not sure about the 300, but I know the 400 did recieve a passenger side airbag in the 93 model.

trebien

Thanks for the reply.

So these features apply to the SC300, also? Were the only differences between the SC300 and SC400 the engine, choice of tranny and wheels and cosmetic stuff? But no interior differences?

Camshaft

The air conditioning changed in 94, I believe. That was from R-12 to R-134a coolant. Also, 95 switched to the ODBII. Am I wrong, anyone?

VQT

No, SC300 doesn't have auto tilt steering wheel, heated seats, traction control, memory seats, memory outside mirrors.
SC300 owner feel free to correct me.

Slick Lex Coupe

My 300 has all of those features.

933005spd

those were all options with the leather package. Some coupes have cloth seats and NO sunroof! That must be a rare bird.

Ali SC4

the 95's got updated tail lights compared to the 92-94 and I believe they got fog lights instead of cornering lights up front.

Bean

iTrader: (1)

i have all those features except heated seats and traction control.

95 SC300s did not go to ODBII; that was 96 or 97

I'm running ODBI myself

and yes the 95s got updated taillights... and the tranny tunnel is larger underneath that the previous models... easier to do a 6-speed swap on them

VQT

I don't remember what year but maybe 95+ SC300 has 16" rims same as SC400

The Ikon

I have a 92 and it does have this feature... Just leave the light on and when the car is started they will come on... The light will turn off when the car is shut down...

The Ikon

Is the valet passenger seat an option or standard euipment in the SC3 and SC4?

I think this is one of the coolest lil' features in the car....

Ali SC4

the auto light option they are referring to is another setting past on that says "auto" there is a sensor on the front that turns the lights on and off automatically durring the day and on at night or when you pull into a parking garage etc.

What do you mean by valet passenger seat?

VQT

Ikon,
We're talking about when the sunlight get dark enough the 93+ SC headlight will turn on. Its funny sometimes when I drive under a bridge when there are not enough sunlight the headlight turn on and automatially off when the car is out in the light again. I spoil on this fact that I never have to worry about turning my head light on when I go through a tunnel.

VQT

What's a valet passenger seat ?