trunk lexus LS400 1994 Keys and Doors / 1994 LS400: EXTERIOR EQUIPMENT

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INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
Exterior equipment
Hood44 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Trunk lid44 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel tank cap45 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Moon roof47 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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HOOD
To open the hood, pull the hood lock release lever under
the dash. The hood will spring up slightly.
Insert your fingers under the hood, push up the auxiliary
catch lever and lift the hood.Before closing the hood, check to see that you have not
forgotten any tools, rags, etc. Then lower the hood and make
sure it locks.
TRUNK LID
To open the trunk lid, insert the master key and turn it
clockwise.
To close the trunk lid, lower it and press down on it. After
closing the trunk lid, try pulling it up to make sure it is securely
closed.
CAUTION:
Keep the trunk lid closed while driving. This not only
keeps the luggage from being thrown out, but also
prevents exhaust gases from entering the vehicle.

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Trunk lid opener
To open the trunk lid while sitting in the driver’s seat, pull
the lever with the main switch on.
On
Off
Main switch
The trunk lid opener can be used when the master key is
inserted into the main switch under the dash panel and
turned counterclockwise. When the main switch is
pushed in, the trunk lid opener cannot be used. The
opener is turned off by pushing the main switch in.
The trunk lid opener system is inoperative when the main
switch is pushed in. To protect things locked in the trunk, when
you have your vehicle parked, turn off the trunk opener system.
FUEL TANK CAP
1. To open the fuel filler door, pull the lever under the dash.

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2. To remove the fuel tank cap, turn the cap slowly
counterclockwise, then pause slightly before removing it.
The removed cap can be stored on the back side of the fuel
filler door.
It is not unusual to hear a slight swoosh when the cap is
opened. When installing the cap, turn the cap clockwise until
you hear a click.
CAUTION:

When opening the cap, do not remove the cap quickly.
In hot weather, fuel under pressure could cause injury
by spraying out of the filler neck if the cap is suddenly
removed.

Make sure the cap is tightened securely to prevent fuel
spillage in case of an accident.

Use only a genuine Lexus fuel tank cap for
replacement. It has a built-in check valve.
In case the opener is not actuated
Pull the manual lever at the back right of the trunk.
This is used in case the fuel filler door cannot be opened due
to a discharged battery or other trouble.