start stop button lexus LS400 1998 Audio System / LEXUS 1998 LS400 OWNER'S MANUAL (OM50498U)

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KEYS AND DOORS
15
Operating the windows and moon roof
The windows and moon roof can be operated using a wireless key
from outside the vehicle.*
NOTE: *The windows can be set inoperative. The moon roof can
be set to slide open, tilt up or inoperative. Ask your Lexus dealer
for details.
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Push the ”UNLOCK” button until the windows and moon roof start
to move. When you release the button, the windows and moon roof
stop operating.
For vehicles sold in U.S.A.
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:
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.

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GAUGES, METERS AND SERVICE REMINDER INDICATORS
43
Current fuel consumption
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W28
The current fuel consumption is calculated and displayed based
on the driving distance and the fuel consumption for 2 seconds
with the engine running.
The value is updated every 2 seconds.
If you are driving at low speeds just before stopping, the accurate
figure may not be shown.
Average fuel consumption after being refueled
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W29
The average fuel consumption after being refueled is calculated
and displayed based on the total driving distance and the total
fuel consumption after being refueled.
The value is updated every 10 seconds.
To calculate from the beginning, push the ”RESET” button.
Driving distance after being refueled
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W30
The driving distance after being refueled is displayed.
Elapsed time
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W31
The total time during the engine running is displayed.
When the engine is started again after the ignition is off, the driving
time is added to the previous value. Up to 99 hours 59 minutes can
be displayed. When the driving time exceeds 99 hours 59 minutes,
the display returns to 0 and recounting starts.
To count from the beginning, push the ”RESET” button.
Average vehicle speed
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W32
The average vehicle speed is calculated and displayed based on
the total driving distance and the total driving time with the
engine running.
The displayed value is updated every 10 seconds.
To calculate from the beginning, push the ”RESET” button.

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COMFORT ADJUSTMENT
114The beep sound means that the positions are recorded in the
computer ’s memory.
By repeating these two steps and pressing the remaining button, the
driving position for another driver can be recorded.
To set a new memorized position, select the desired position and
perform step 2. The previous memory will be erased and the new
position will be set.
To make only slight changes to an already memorized position, the
easiest way is to first activate the memorized position, then make the
desired changes and perform step 2 above.
Activating a memorized position
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When you push button ”1” or ”2”, the driving position will be
automatically adjusted to the position recorded for that button.Conditions for memorized position activation
Ignition key ”ON” and shift lever in ”P” position.
All parts of the memorized positions can be activated.
However, if the brake pedal is being depressed, the seat position
will not change.
Key not in ignition switch and within 30 seconds of opening
driver’s door.
The memorized position can be activated, except for the tilt and
telescopic steering.
If any driving position memory switch is pushed while one of the
memorized driving position profiles is being activated, the operation
will stop.
To activate the system, push the desired button (”1” or ”2”) again.
The driving position memory control system cannot be operated
while the vehicle is moving.
If the vehicle’s battery is disconnected, the computer’s memory will
be erased and the memorized positions will have to be set again.
CAUTION
Do not start the vehicle while the adjustments are being
made.
Take care not to select the wrong button, or the seat could
strike the rear passenger or hit your body against the
steering wheel. If this happens, you can stop the movement
by pressing another driving position memory switch, or
depressing the brake pedal.

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AIR CONDITIONING AND AUDIO
140
Cassette tape player operation
(a) Playing a cassette tape
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When you insert a cassette tape, the exposed tape should be to the
right.
The player will automatically start when you insert a cassette tape.
At this time, ”TAPE” appears on the display.
If a metal or chrome equivalent cassette tape is put in the cassette
player, the player will automatically adapt to it and ”METAL”
appears on the display.
To stop or eject the cassette tape, push the ”EJECT” button.
Autoreverse feature: After the cassette player reaches the end of
a tape, it automatically reverses and begins to play the other side,
regardless of whether the cassette was playing or fast forwarding.
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If a cassette is already in the slot, push the ”TAPE” button.
Dolby Noise Reduction* feature: If you are listening to a tape that
was recorded with Dolby* B or C Noise Reduction, push the button
by the doubleD symbol until the appropriate symbol appears on the
display.
The Dolby B NR mode reduces tape noise by about 10 dB. The
Dolby C NR mode reduces tape noise by another 10 dB or about 20
dB total. For best sound reproduction, select the same NR mode that
was used to record the tape.
To play a tape recorded without Dolby NR, push the button until the
symbol disappears from the display.
* Dolby noise reduction manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories Licensing Corporation. ”DOLBY” and the doubleD symbol
are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.

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AIR CONDITIONING AND AUDIO
145 When the magazine is set completely, the system will be in a ”Load”
cycle for approximately 20 seconds while the system searches for
discs in the magazine. Upon completion of this cycle, the CD unit
will be ready to play. If the ”CD” button is pushed during the ”Load”
cycle, ”LOAD” appears on the display until the system has
completed the load cycle, after which the system will begin normal
play.
CAUTION
To reduce the chance of injury in case of an accident or a
sudden stop, always keep the cover closed while driving.
(b) Playing a compact disc
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Push the ”CD” button if the magazine is already loaded in the
player.
”CD” appears on the display.
The discs set in the magazine are played continuously, starting with
disc number 1. The disc number of the disc currently being played,
the track number and the time from the beginning of the program
appear on the display.
When play of one disc ends, the first track of the following disc
starts. When play of the final disc ends, play of the first disc starts
again.
The player will skip any empty disc trays.