lexus LS400 1995 Theft Deterrent / 1995 LS400: EXTERIOR EQUIPMENT

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INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
Exterior equipment
Hood46 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Trunk lid46 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel tank cap48 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Moon roof50 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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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.
The trunk lid can be unlocked using the wireless remote control
transmitter. For details, see page 10.

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It is designed to stop partway to prevent a rain from
entering the vehicle. To open the trunk lid fully, push it up
lightly.
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.
Trunk lid opener

1
Operative 2
Inoperative
To open the trunk lid while sitting in the driver’s seat, pull
the lever with the main switch on.

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1
Lock 2
Unlock
If you do not want to activate the trunk lid opener system,
push in the main switch to turn it off. To turn it on, insert
the master key and turn it counterclockwise.
To protect things put in the trunk, When you have your vehicle
parked, turn off the trunk lid opener system.
FUEL TANK CAP
1. To open the fuel filler door, pull the lever under the dash.
CAUTION
Do not smoke, cause sparks or allow open flames
when refuelling. The fumes are flammable.
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.

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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
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 toward the back.
This is used in case the fuel filler door cannot be opened due
to a discharged battery or other trouble.

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MOON ROOF

1
Open 2
Close
To slide open the moon roof, push the switch toward the
back. The moon roof will fully open. To stop partway, push
the switch briefly in the opposite direction.
The sun shade can be opened or closed manually. However,
if you open the moon roof, the sun shade will be opened with
the moon roof.
To close the moon roof, push the switch toward the front.
The moon roof will move while the switch is being pushed and
stop when released. However, as a precaution, it stops
partway before sliding fully closed, except when already more
than three−quarters closed. Therefore, release the switch and
then push it again to close it completely.

1
Tilt up 2
Lower
To tilt up the rear end of the moon roof, push the switch on
the rear side or on the front side to lower it.
To operate the moon roof, the ignition key must be in the “ON”
position. However, even if the ignition key is turned to the
“OFF” position, the moon roof can be operated until any of the
doors is opened ( or for about 45 seconds).

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CAUTION
To avoid serious personal injury, you must do the
following.
While the vehicle is moving, always keep the head,
hands and other parts of the body of all occupants
away from the roof opening. Otherwise, you could be
seriously injured if the vehicle stops suddenly or if
the vehicle is involved in an accident.
Always make sure nobody places his / her head,
hands and other parts of the body in the roof opening
before you close the roof. If someone’s neck, head or
hands gets caught in the closing roof, it could result
in a serious injury. When anyone closes the roof, first
make sure it is safe to do so.
Never leave small children alone in the vehicle,
especially with the ignition key still inserted. They
could use the moon roof switches and get trapped in
the roof opening. Unattended children can become
involved in serious accidents.
Never sit on top of the vehicle around the roof
opening.