lexus LS400 1998 Audio System / LEXUS 1998 LS400 (OM50498U) User Guide

PICTORIAL INDEX
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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER (Vehicles sold in Canada)
00L0471

For detailed information, refer to the description given in each section.
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Page
1
Engine coolant temperature gauge 34
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2 Tachometer 35
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3 Turn signal indicator light 24
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4 Tail light indicator light 22
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5 Headlight high beam indicator light 24
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6 Automatic transmission indicator lights 160
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7 Fuel gauge 34
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8 Low fuel level warning light 40
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9 Cruise control indicator light 168
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10 Power mode indicator light 167
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11 Snow mode indicator light 167
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12 Antilock brake system warning light 39
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13 Vehicle skid control system
off indicator light 173
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14 Malfunction indicator lamp 39
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15 Slip indicator light 173
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16 Multi information display 41
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17 Odometer and trip meter 36
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18 Brake system warning light 37
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19 SRS warning light 38
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20 Open door warning light 39
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21 Driver’s seat belt reminder light 38
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22 Discharge warning light 39
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23 Instrument panel light control 46
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24 ODO/TRIP RESET button 46
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00L0541
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SEAT AND STEERING WHEEL
Page
1 Tilt and telescopic steering adjustment
switch 76
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2 Seat position, seat cushion
angle and height control
switch 71, 72
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3 Seatback angle and head
restraint control switch 72, 73
. . . . . . . . . .
4 Lumbar support control switch 73 . . . . . . .
For detailed information, refer to the
description given in each section.

00L006-2
00L0203
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EXTERIOR VIEW
Page
1 Rear window defogger 27
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2 Trunk lid 63
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3 Fuel filler door 65
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4 Hood 62
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5 Headlight 22, 264
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6 Moon roof 66
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7 Windshield wiper and
washer 25, 261
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8 Outside rear view mirror 77
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9 Door 18
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10 Tire and wheel 241
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For detailed information, refer to the
description given in each section.

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BASIC OPERATION
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QUICK REFERENCE
Driver’s seat 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Steering wheel 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Automatic transmission 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Headlight and turn signal switch 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wiper switch 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

00L05700L056
Seat adjustment
Seat
position
Seat
cushion
angle
Seat cushion
height
Head restraint
height
Seatback
angle
Lumbar
support
Head restraint
angleSeat adjustment
Seat
position
Seat
cushion
angle
Seat cushion
height
Head restraint
height Seatback
angle
Lumbar
support
Head restraint
angle
BASIC OPERATION QUICK REFERENCE
2
1. DRIVER’S SEAT
Power head restraint type Manual head restraint type

BASIC OPERATION QUICK REFERENCE
3
2. STEERING WHEEL
TILT STEERING WHEEL
00L0091
To tilt the steering wheel up or down to the desired angle, push
the control switch in the required direction and release the button
when the steering wheel reaches the desired angle.
TELESCOPIC STEERING WHEEL
00L0101
To move the steering wheel to the desired position, push the
control switch away from you or pull it toward you until the
steering wheel reaches the desired position.

00L011-2
00L012-5
Shift while pressing the brake pedal. (Ignition
switch must be in the ”ON” position.)
BASIC OPERATION QUICK REFERENCE
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3. AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
OPERATION OF SELECTOR LEVER
SELECTOR LEVER POSITION
P:Parking, engine starting and key removal position
R:Reverse position
N:Neutral position
D:Normal driving position (Shifting into overdrive
possible)
4:Position for engine braking (Shifting into overdrive
not possible)*
3, 2:Position for more powerful engine braking
L:Position for maximum engine braking
*: When the cruise control is being used, even if you downshift from ”D” to ”4”, engine braking will not be applied because the
cruise control is not cancelled. For the operation to decrease the vehicle speed, see page 170.

00L013
00L014
High beam
Headlight flasherParking, tail, license plate,
side marker and instrument
panel lights turn on.
Headlights also turn on.
Automatic light control
00L013
00L013
Parking, tail, license plate,
side marker and instrument
panel lights turn on.
Headlights also turn on
at full intensity.
Automatic light controlParking, tail, license plate,
side marker and instrument
panel lights turn on.
Headlights also turn on.
Automatic light control
BASIC OPERATION QUICK REFERENCE
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4. HEADLIGHT AND TURN SIGNAL
SW
ITCH
HEADLIGHT SWITCH (FOR U.S.A.)
HEADLIGHT SWITCH (FOR CANADA)
With the ignition OFF
With the engine started and parking brake
released