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

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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.

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MOON ROOF

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To slide open the moon roof, push the switch toward
the back for about 1 second. The moon roof will fully
open. To stop partway, push the switch briefly in the
opposite direction or push the ªTILTº switch.
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.

Tilt upLower
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
ªONº position. However, even if the ignition key is turned to
the ªACCº or ªLOCKº position, the moon roof can be
operated until any of the doors is opened (or for about 45
seconds).