engine coolant lexus LS400 1994 Engine / 1994 LS400: GAUGES, METERS AND SERVICE REMINDER INDICATORS

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INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
Gauges, meters and service reminder
indicators
Fuel gauge26 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine coolant temperature gauge26 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tachometer
27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Odometer and trip meter
27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers28 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Outside temperature display33 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Instrument panel light control34 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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FUEL GAUGE
Low fuel level
warning light
The gauge is displayed when the ignition switch is on and
indicates the approximate quantity of fuel remaining in the
tank.
It is a good idea to keep the tank over 1 / 4 full.
This fuel gauge has a non-return type needle which remains
at the last indicated position when the ignition switch is turned
off.
If the fuel level approaches “E” or the low fuel level warning light
comes on, fill the fuel tank as soon as possible.
See the inner back cover for fuel capacity and recommended
fuel selection.
ENGINE COOLANT
TEMPERATURE GAUGE
Overheating
Normal range
The gauge indicates the engine coolant temperature when
the ignition switch is on. The engine operating
temperature will vary with changes in weather and engine
load.
If the needle points to the red zone or higher, stop your vehicle
and allow the engine to cool.
Your vehicle may overheat during severe operating conditions,
such as:

Driving up a long hill on a hot day.

Reducing speed or stopping after high speed driving.

Idling for a long period with the air conditioning on in
stop-and-go traffic.

Towing a trailer.

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NOTICE:

Do not remove the thermostat in the engine cooling
system as this may cause the engine to overheat. The
thermostat is designed to control the flow of coolant
to keep the temperature of the engine within the
specified operating range.

Do not continue driving with an overheated engine.
See “If your vehicle overheats” on page 152.
TACHOMETER
The tachometer indicates engine speed in thousands of
rpm (revolutions per minute). Use it while driving to
prevent engine overrevving.
Driving with the engine running too fast causes excessive
engine wear and poor fuel economy. Remember, in most
cases the slower the engine speed, the greater the fuel
economy.
NOTICE:
Do not let the indicator needle get into the red zone. This
may cause severe engine damage.
ODOMETER AND TRIP METER
This meter displays the odometer and two trip meters. To
change the mode indication, push the “ODO” or “TRIP
A / B” button.
The odometer records the total distance the vehicle has
been driven. The twin trip meter records two different
distances independently.
For example, you can use one meter to calculate the fuel
economy and the other to measure the distance on each trip.

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29 (g) Add engine oil.
(h) Take vehicle to Lexus
dealer.
(i) Take vehicle to Lexus
dealer.
(j) Close all doors.
(k) Replace bulb.
(l) Add engine coolant.
(m) Take vehicle to Lexus
dealer.
(n) Take vehicle to Lexus
dealer.(o) Add washer fluid.
(p) Low fuel level Fill up tank.
warning light
(q) Key reminder buzzer Remove key.
(r) Moon roof Close moon roof.
reminder buzzer
(a) Brake System Warning Light
This light has the following two functions:
Parking brake reminder
If this light is on, make sure the parking brake is fully released.
The light should go off.
Low brake fluid level warning
If this light comes on and stays on while you are driving, slow
down and pull off the road. Then stop the vehicle carefully.
Remember that stopping distance and pedal effort may be
increased. There may be a problem somewhere in the brake
system. Check the fluid level of the see-through reservoir.
To make sure the parking brake has not caused the warning
light to come on, check to see that the parking brake is fully
released.

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(j) Open Door Warning Light
This light remains on until all the doors are completely closed.
(k) Rear Light Failure Warning Light
If this light comes on when the headlight switch is turned on (at
the first or second clickstop), it indicates that one or more of the
tail lights are burned out.
If it comes on when the brake pedal is depressed, one or more
stop lights are burned out.
Have defective bulbs replaced as soon as possible.
(l) Low Engine Coolant Level Warning Light
This light warns that the engine coolant level is low.
Add coolant into the reservoir as soon as possible. (For
instructions, see “Checking the engine coolant level” on page
200.)
NOTICE:
Continued driving with low coolant will cause the engine
to overheat.
(m) Traction Control System Indicator /
Warning Light
This light comes on when the ignition key is turned to “ON”, and
will go off after about three seconds. When the traction control
system operates during driving, the light blinks. If the light
remains on, this indicates a problem which should be checked
by your Lexus dealer.
(n) Traction Control System Off Indicator /
Warning Light
This light comes on when the ignition key is turned to “ON”, and
will go off after three seconds. This means that the system is
operating properly.
If the light remains on when the switch is turned on, this
indicates a malfunction in the anti-lock brake system or engine
system. Contact your Lexus dealer as soon as possible to
service the vehicle.
(o) Low Washer Fluid Warning Light
This light comes on when the fluid level in the tank becomes
nearly empty. Fill the tank as soon as possible.
(p) Low Fuel Level Warning Light
This light comes on when the fuel level in the tank becomes
nearly empty. Fill the tank as soon as possible.
(q) Key Reminder Buzzer
This buzzer reminds you to remove the key when you open the
driver’s door with the ignition key in the “ACC” or “LOCK”
position.
(r) Moon Roof Reminder Buzzer
If you turn the ignition key to the “ACC” or “LOCK” position with
the moon roof still tilted up, this buzzer sounds as a reminder
when a front door is opened or about sixty seconds after the
ignition key is turned to the “ACC” or “LOCK” position.