fuel lexus LS400 1996 Gauges, Meters and Service Reminders / 1996 LS400: EXTERIOR EQUIPMENT

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SECTION 1 ± 5
INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
Exterior equipment
Hood 48
Trunk lid 48
Fuel tank cap 50
Moon roof 52

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If you do not want to activate the trunk lid opener
system, push in the main switch.
To activate the system, insert the master key and
turn it counterclockwise.
To protect things put in the trunk, when you have your vehicle
parked, push in the main switch.
FUEL TANK CAP
1. To open the fuel filler door, pull the lever under the
instrument panel.
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.
If the cap is not tightened securely, the malfunction indicator
lamp comes on. Make sure the cap is tightened securely.
The indicator lamp goes off after driving several times. If the
indicator lamp does not go off, contact your Lexus dealer as
soon as possible.
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 to reduce
fuel tank vacuum.
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.