window lexus LS400 1998 Engine / LEXUS 1998 LS400 OWNER'S MANUAL (OM50498U)

For detailed information, refer to the description given in each section.
PICTORIAL INDEX
vii
Page
1
Door lock switch and power window
switches 19, 28
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2 Driving position memory switch 113
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3 Shoulder anchor control switch 83
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4 Power rear view mirror control switch 78
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5 Parking brake release lever 158
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6 Fuel filler door opener 65
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7 Trunk lid opener 64
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8 Parking brake 158
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9 Headlight, turn signal and fog
light switch 22, 24, 25
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10 Windshield wiper and washer switch 25
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11 Multi information control switch 41
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12 Cruise control switch 168
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13 Outside temperature display
51
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14 Clock 51
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15 Emergency flasher switch 31
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16 Automatic air conditioning controls 121
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17 Car audio 132
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18 Vehicle skid control system off switch 173
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19 Headlight cleaner switch 27
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20 Seat heater switches 32
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21 Ashtray 52
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22 Height control switch 171
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23 Driving pattern selector switch 160
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24 Automatic transmission selector lever 160
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25 CD automatic changer 143
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26 Glovebox 54
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00L006-2
00L0203
PICTORIAL INDEX
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EXTERIOR VIEW
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1 Rear window defogger 27
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2 Trunk lid 63
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3 Fuel filler door 65
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4 Hood 62
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5 Headlight 22, 264
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6 Moon roof 66
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7 Windshield wiper and
washer 25, 261
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8 Outside rear view mirror 77
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9 Door 18
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10 Tire and wheel 241
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For detailed information, refer to the
description given in each section.

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.
11L0322
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.

SECTION 1 2
21
INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
Switches
Headlight switch 22. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Headlight dimmer and turn signal switch 24. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fog light switch 25. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Windshield wiper and washer switch 25. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Headlight cleaner switch 27. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear window and outside rear view mirror
defogger switch 27. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power window switches 28. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Emergency flasher switch 31. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seat heater switches 32. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

SWITCHES
27
HEADLIGHT CLEANER SWITCH
(CANADA ONLY)
12L0072
To spray fluid on the headlights, push the switch with the
headlights on.
The ignition key must be in the ”ON” position.
The warning message ”LOW WASHER FLUID” is displayed in the
multi information display when the fluid level in the tank becomes
nearly empty. For information on adding washer fluid, see ”Adding
washer fluid” on page 261.
NOTICE
Do not turn the headlight cleaner on with the tank empty. It may
cause the cleaner motor to overheat.
REAR WINDOW AND OUTSIDE
REAR VIEW MIRROR DEFOGGER
SWITCH
12L008-4
To turn the electric rear window defogger on, push the switch.
The ignition key must be in the ”ON” position.
The thin heater wires on the inside of the rear window and the heater
panels in the outside rear view mirrors will quickly clear the surface.
Keep your hands off the mirror faces when the switch is on. An
indicator light is on when the defogger is operating.
The system will automatically shut off when the defogger has
operated about 15 minutes.

SWITCHES
28If further defrosting or defogging is desired, simply actuate the
switch again. When the surface has cleared, push the switch once
again to turn the defogger off. Continuous use may cause the battery
to discharge, especially during stopandgo driving. The defogger
is not designed to dry rain water or to melt snow.
If the outside rear view mirrors are heavily coated with ice, use a
spray deicer before operating the switch.
NOTICE
When cleaning the inside of the rear window, be careful not
to scratch or damage the heater wires.
To prevent the battery from being discharged, do not operate
the defogger continuously longer than necessary.
POWER WINDOW SWITCHES
12L009-2
1
For driver’s window
2
For front passenger’s window
3
For left rear window
4
For right rear window
To raise or lower the windows, use the switch on each door. The
passengers’ windows can also be controlled by the switches on
the driver’s door.
The power windows work when the ignition key is in the ”ON”
position.
Key off operation: Even if the ignition key is turned to the ”ACC”
or ”LOCK” position, the window can be operated until any of the
doors is opened (or for about 45 seconds).

SWITCHES
29
12L010
Operating the switches
To raise or lower the window, pull the switch halfway up or push
it halfway down.
Automatic operation: To fully raise or lower the window
automatically, pull the switch fully up or push it fully down.
To stop the window partway, lightly push or pull the switch in the
opposite direction and then release it.
Operating the window lock switch
12L011-2
Indicator light
With the window lock switch pressed in, only the driver’s
window can be raised or lowered.
The indicator lights on the switch tell you which of the switches can
be operated.

SWITCHES
30
Operating the windows from outside the vehicle
The windows can be operated using an ignition key.*
NOTE: *This feature can be set inoperative. Ask your Lexus
dealer for details.
12L0431
Insert the ignition key into the key hole on the driver’s side.
To close the windows: Turn the key in the locking direction and
hold it for a few seconds.
To open the windows: Turn the key in the unlocking direction and
hold it for a few seconds.
Jam protection function
During automatic raising operation, key off raising operation or
raising operation using the ignition key from the outside, the window
stops and is lowered if something gets caught between the window
and window frame.
If an impact is given to the window, this function may work without
anything caught.
CAUTION
Never try jamming any part of your body to make the jam
protection function work intentionally.
The jam protection function may not work when something
gets caught just before the window fully closed.

SWITCHES
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CAUTION
To avoid serious personal injury, you must do the following.
Always make sure the head, hands and other parts of the
body of all occupants are kept completely inside the vehicle
before you close the power windows. If someone’s neck,
head or hands gets caught in a closing window, it could
result in a serious injury. When anyone closes the power
windows, be sure that they operate the windows safely.
When small children are in the vehicle, never let them use
the power window switches without supervision. Use the
window lock switch to prevent them from making
unexpected use of the switches.
Never leave small children alone in the vehicle, especially
with the ignition key still inserted. They could use the
power window switches and get trapped in a window.
Unattended children can become involved in serious
accidents.
EMERGENCY FLASHER SWITCH
12L0121
To turn on the emergency flashers, push the switch.
All the turn signal lights will flash. The emergency flashers will
work with the engine running or off and with or without the ignition
key.
Turn on the emergency flashers to warn other drivers if you must stop
your vehicle where it might be a traffic hazard.
Always pull your vehicle as far off the road as possible.
The turn signal light switch will not work when the emergency
flashers are in operation.
NOTICE
To prevent the battery from being discharged, do not leave the
switch on longer than necessary when the engine is not running.

THEFT DETERRENT
118If any door is unlocked and the ignition key is not in the ignition
switch during the alarm sounding, its door is automatically locked.
To stop the alarm: Use either of the following methods.
Unlock the door or trunk using an ignition key or wireless remote
control.
Turn the ignition switch on.
Testing the system
1. Open all the windows.
2. Set the system as described above.
The front doors should be locked with the ignition key or wireless
remote control. Be sure to wait until the indicator light starts
flashing.
3. Unlock one of the doors from the inside.
The system should activate the alarm.
4. Unlock any of the doors with a key or the wireless remote
control to cancel the system.
5. Repeat this operation for the other doors and hood.
When testing the hood, also check that the system is activated when
the battery terminal is disconnected and then reconnected.
If the system does not work properly, have it checked by your Lexus
dealer.
NOTICE
Disconnecting the battery may result in the erasure of
information you have set in the computer memory. After
reconnecting the battery, check that the memorized data has
been retained. If it has been erased, input it into the computer
once more.