ignition lexus LS400 1994 Engine / 1994 LS400: AIR CONDITIONING AND AUDIO

AIR CONDITIONING AND AUDIO
90The automatic air conditioning automatically maintains the set
temperature.
This air conditioning features automatic fan speed and air flow
control which automatically selects the most suitable fan
speed and air flow to control the temperature. The ignition key
must be in the “ON” position.
You may use manual controls to override the automatic
settings.
(a) Climate control
SETTING OPERATION − automatic control
1. Press in the
(AUTO) button.
Air flow quantity, switching of the diffusers, on-off of the air
conditioning, and switching of the air intake between
RECIRCULATED AIR and OUTSIDE AIR are automatically
adjusted. The operation status is shown by each indicator.
When one of the manual control buttons is depressed while
operating in automatic mode, the operation corresponding to
the button depressed is set. Other conditions continue to be
adjusted automatically.
2. Press in the
(TEMP) button and hold it until the
desired temperature is displayed.
(TEMP) button is used to set the desired passenger
compartment temperature. The temperature of air delivered to
the passenger compartment will be controlled automatically
according to the setting. The figures on the panel indicate
degrees Fahrenheit or Centigrade.SETTING OPERATION − manual control
If manual air flow selection is desired −
The outlets from which air is delivered can be selected
manually by pressing in the appropriate air flow control button.
The function of each button is as follows:
FACE button − Directs air flow at face level.
BI-LEVEL button − Directs air flow at face level and at
floor level front and rear. Except in ventilation, the air to the floor
is slightly warmer than air to the face.
FLOOR button − Directs air flow mostly at floor level
frIf cold adont and rear.
FLOOR / WINDSHIELD button − Directs air flow to the
windshield and front side windows as well as floor level front
and rear.
FRONT WINDSHIELD button − Directs air flow mostly
to the windshield and front side windows.
When this button is depressed while operating in automatic
mode, the air conditioning is set to operate and the OUTSIDE
AIR mode is set.
If you push the “FRONT WINDSHIELD” button once again
while in the FRONT WINDSHIELD mode, the mode then
returns to the last mode used.
CAUTION:
Do not use the FRONT WINDSHIELD button during cooled
air operation in extremely humid weather. The difference
between the temperature of the outside air and that of the
windshield could cause the outer surface of the
windshield to fog up blocking your vision.

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AUDIO SYSTEM
Car audio operating tips
You can listen to the car audio when the ignition key is at
“ON” or “ACC”. However, if the engine is not running, the
key must be in the “ACC” position.
NOTICE:
To prevent the battery from being discharged, do not
leave the car audio on for a long period when the engine
is not running.
Audio operation is described in detail on the following pages:

Radio operation − See page 95.

Cassette tape player operation − See page 99.

Compact disc player operation − See page 105.

Anti-theft system − See page 111.
Without compact disc player
With compact disc player

AIR CONDITIONING AND AUDIO
98Push the
(SCAN) button for longer than 2 seconds. With
“SCAN” on the display, the radio will automatically seek out a
station of higher frequency, hold it for 5 seconds and scan to
the next. To continue listening to the broadcast of your choice,
simply push the
(SCAN) button once again.
Manual tuning: Push the
(TUNE) button within 0.5 second.
Each time you push the button, the radio will step up or down
to another frequency where stations could exist.
(c) Presetting a station
1. Tune in the desired station. (See “(b) Selecting a station”.)
2. Push one of the station selector buttons and hold it until a
beep is heard. This sets the station to the button and the button
number will appear on the display.
Each button can store one AM station and two FM stations. To
change the preset station to a different one, follow the same
procedure.
The preset station will be cancelled when the power source is
severed (battery disconnected, burnt fuse, etc.).
(d) Adjusting the tone
To adjust the low-pitched tone, push the “BASS” knob (if
depressed) and turn it.
To adjust the middle-pitched tone, push the “MID” knob (if
depressed) and turn it,
To adjust the high-pitched tone, push the “TREBLE” knob (if
depressed) and turn it.
(e) Adjusting the sound balance
To balance the sound between the right and left speakers,
push the “BALANCE” knob (if depressed) and turn it.
To balance the sound between the front and rear speakers,
push the “FADER” knob (if depressed) and turn it.
Radio operating tips
The antenna automatically extends to full height when the
radio and ignition are turned on and retracts when either is
turned off.
CAUTION:
Before extending the antenna, confirm that no one is close
enough to get injured.
NOTICE:
To prevent damage to the antenna, make sure it is
retracted before running your vehicle through an
automatic car wash.

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Anti-theft system
To deter theft of your radio, the system is designed so that
the radio unit becomes inoperable if it is stolen from the
vehicle.
The system is not preset at the factory. You must input a
three-digit identification number decided by you.
NOTICE:
If you pushed any wrong buttons on the anti-theft
system, the following messages will appear on the
display.

“Err” −You have pushed wrong buttons.

“1-9” −Indicates the number of errors you have
made. You may make up to nine errors, but
no more!

“HELP”−The number of errors you can make was
exceeded. The audio system is completely
inoperable. Contact your Lexus dealer.
(a) Setting the anti-theft system
1. Make sure the radio unit is turned off with the ignition switch
in “ACC”.
2. While holding the (1) and (6) buttons in, push and
hold the “PWR.VOL” knob in until “SEC” appears on the
display.
Tape operation
indicator display
3. Press the (1) button while holding upper side of the (TUNE SEEK) button in. “− − −” and the tape operation
indicator will appear on the display.

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Indicator light
Once the system is set, the indicator light turns on and off with
the ignition switch in “OFF” and “SEC” will appear each time
the key is turned to the “ACC” position.
To change the identification number for some reason, cancel
the system (See “(b) Cancelling the anti-theft system”.) and set
it again with a new number.
The system will be activated if the electrical power source is
disconnected from the radio unit. When the system is
activated, the audio system cannot be turned on even after the
power supply resumes and “SEC” will appear on the display.
If this happens, such as when the battery is discharged, see
“(c) If the anti-theft system is activated”.(b) Cancelling the anti-theft system
1. Follow steps 1 to 4 described in “(a) Setting the anti-theft
system”.
2. With your identification number appearing on the display,
press the (SCAN) button and hold it in until “− − −” appears
on the display. “− − −” will go off to indicate the system is
cancelled. If invalid buttons have been used. “Err” will appear
on the display and “SEC” appears. Try again from step 3 in “(a)
Setting the anti-theft system”.
The number displayed with “Err” indicates how many errors
you have made. You may make up to nine errors, but no more!