key lexus LS400 1994 Electrical Components / 1994 LS400: IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY

SECTION 4
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IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY
If your engine stalls while driving150 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If your vehicle will not start150 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If your vehicle overheats152 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If you have a flat tire153 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If your vehicle needs to be towed159 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If you cannot shift automatic transmission selector lever163 . . . . . . .
If the moon roof does not close164 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If you lose your keys or lock yourself out165 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY
150
IF YOUR ENGINE STALLS
WHILE DRIVING
If your engine stalls while driving ....
1. Reduce your speed gradually, keeping a straight line. Move
cautiously off the road to a safe place.
2. Turn on your emergency flashers.
3. Try starting the engine again.
If the engine will not start, see “If your vehicle will not start”.
CAUTION:
If the engine is not running, the power assist for the brakes
and steering will not work, so steering and braking will be
much harder than usual.
IF YOUR VEHICLE WILL NOT
START
(a) Simple checks
Before making these checks, make sure you have followed the
correct starting procedure instructions in “How to start the
engine” on page 121 and that you have sufficient fuel.
If the engine is not turning over or is turning over too
slowly —
1. Check that the battery terminals are tight and clean.
2. If the battery terminals are O.K., switch on the interior light.3. If the light is out, dim or goes out when the starter is cranked,
the battery is discharged. You may try jump starting. See “(c)
Jump starting” for further instructions.
If the light is O.K., but the engine still will not start, it needs
adjustment or repair. Call a Lexus dealer, Roadside Assistance
or Customer Service Assistance. (See “Foreword”.)
If the engine turns over at its normal speed but will not
start —
1. The engine may be flooded because of repeated cranking.
See “(b) Starting a flooded engine” for further instructions.
2. If the engine still will not start, it needs adjustment or repair.
Call a Lexus dealer, Roadside Assistance or Customer
Service Assistance. (See “Foreword”.)
(b) Starting a flooded engine
If the engine will not start, your engine may be flooded
because of repeated cranking.
If this happens, turn the key to “START” with the accelerator
pedal held down. Continue this operation for 15 seconds and
then stop cranking. Then try starting the engine.
If the engine does not start after 15 seconds of cranking,
release the key, wait a few minutes and try again.
If the engine still will not start, it needs adjustment or repair. Call
a Lexus dealer. Roadside Assistance or Customer Service
Assistance. (See “Foreword”.)
NOTICE:
Do not crank for more than 15 seconds at a time. This
may overheat the starter and wiring systems.

IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY
161 2. Towing with wheel lift type truck

From front
Use a towing dolly under the rear wheels.
NOTICE:
Never tow a vehicle with an automatic transmission from
the front with rear wheels on the ground, as this may
cause serious damage to the transmission.
From rear
Place the ignition key in the “ACC” position.
NOTICE:
Do not tow with the key removed or in the “LOCK”
position, as the steering lock mechanism is not strong
enough to hold the front wheels straight.

IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY
1623. Towing with a sling type truck

From front
Follow the instructions for towing from front in “2. Towing with
wheel lift type truck”.

From rear
NOTICE:
Do not tow with sling type truck. This may cause body
damage.
Emergency towing
Emergency towing eyeletsEmergency towing eyelets
If towing service is not available in an emergency, your
vehicle may be temporarily trailed by a cable secured to
one of the eyelets under the front or rear of the vehicle.
A driver must be in the vehicle to steer it and operate the
brakes. Towing in this manner may be done only on
hard-surfaced roads for a short distance and at low speeds.
Also, the wheels, axles, drive train, steering and brakes must
all be in good condition.
Before towing, release the parking brake and put the
transmission in “N”. The key must be in “ACC” (engine off) or
“ON” (engine running).
CAUTION:
If the engine is not running, the power assist for the brakes
and steering will not work, so steering and braking will be
much harder than usual.

IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY
163
IF YOU CANNOT SHIFT
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
SELECTOR LEVER
Cover of
shift lock
override button
If you cannot shift the selector lever out of “P” position to
other positions even though the brake pedal is depressed,
use the shift lock override button as follows:
1. Turn the ignition key to “LOCK”. Make sure the parking
brake is applied.
2. Pry up the cover with a flat-bladed screwdriver or
equivalent.
3. Insert the screwdriver or equivalent into the hole to push
down the shift lock override button. You can shift out of “P”
position only while pushing the button.
4. Shift into “N” position.
5. Insert the cover.
6. Start the engine. For your safety, keep the brake pedal
depressed.
Be sure to have the system checked by your Lexus dealer as
soon as possible.

IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY
165
IF YOU LOSE YOUR KEYS OR
LOCK YOURSELF OUT
If you need a replacement key, contact your Lexus dealer.
See the suggestion given in “Keys” on page 8.
If your keys are locked in the vehicle and you cannot get a
duplicate, many Lexus dealers can assist you. If you must
break a window to get in. we suggest breaking the smallest
side window because it is the least expensive to replace. Be
extremely cautious to avoid cuts from the glass.