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

KEYS AND DOORS
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DOORS
Locking with key
11L0261
1
Lock 2
Unlock
Turn the key towards the front of the vehicle to lock and towards
the back to unlock.
The doors lock and unlock simultaneously with either front door. In
the driver’s door lock, turning the key once will unlock the driver’s
door and twice in succession will unlock all doors simultaneously.*
In the passenger’s door lock, turning the key once will unlock all
doors simultaneously.
NOTE: *Unlocking by a 2time operation can be changed. Ask
your Lexus dealer for details.
Locking with inside lock button
11L006
1
Lock 2
Unlock
Push in the lock button to lock and unlock the door.
When locked, the door cannot be opened with either the outside or
inside door handle.
Closing the door with the lock button pushed in will also lock the
door. Be careful not to lock your keys in the vehicle. The door will
not lock if the key is left in the ignition switch when closing the front
doors.

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CAUTION
Before driving, make sure the doors are closed and locked,
especially when small children are in the vehicle. Along with
the proper use of seat belts, locking the doors helps prevent the
driver and passengers from being thrown out from the vehicle
during an accident. It also helps prevent the doors from being
opened unintentionally.
Locking with power door lock switch
11L007-2
1
Lock 2
Unlock
To lock all the doors simultaneously, push the power door lock
switch on the front side. Pushing on the rear side will unlock
them.
The same switch is also equipped on the front passenger’s side.
Locking with rear door childprotector
11L009-2
Whenever small children are in the vehicle, lock the rear door so
that it does not open from the inside. To do this, turn the knob
to the ”LOCK” position as shown and then close the door.

SWITCHES
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HEADLIGHT SWITCH
12L001
To turn the lights on, twist the knob on the end of the lever.
FIRST CLICKSTOP: Only the parking, tail, license plate, side
marker and instrument panel lights turn on.
SECOND CLICKSTOP: Headlights also turn on.
THIRD CLICKSTOP (”AUTO”): The headlights and all other
lights automatically turn on depending on the darkness of the
surroundings.*
Vehicles sold in U.S.A.: When the headlights are on, the headlight
indicator lights up in the instrument cluster.
Vehicles sold in Canada: When the tail lights are on, the tail light
indicator lights up in the instrument cluster.
Manually twist the knob to the second clickstop to turn on the
headlights if they are needed immediately when entering a dark
tunnel, parking structure, etc.
12L002
The automatic light control sensor is on top of the driver’s side
instrument panel.
Do not place anything on the instrument panel, and/or do not affix
anything on the windshield to block this sensor.
When the headlights come on, the lights automatically turn off about
30 seconds after any of the doors is opened and closed with the
ignition key turned to the ”ACC” or ”LOCK” position.** To turn
them on again, turn the ignition key to the ”ON” position, or turn the
headlight switch off and then twist the knob until the first or second
clickstop. If you are going to park for over one week, make sure the
headlight switch is off.
When the headlight switch is on with all the doors locked, pushing
the ”LOCK” button on the wireless remote control key turns off the
headlights.
NOTE: *The operating condition or sensitivity can be changed.
**The time before turning off the lights can be changed. Ask your
Lexus dealer for details.

SWITCHES
26The time interval between sweeps is shortened when the vehicle
speed increases. When the vehicle speed reaches more than about
20 km/h (12 mph) with the interval adjuster in ”F” position, the time
interval becomes the shortest 1.5 seconds.
If you stop the vehicle with the wiper switch in the ”LO” position,
the wiper speed automatically changes from low speed to
intermittent operation speed.* This function does not work when the
interval adjuster is in the ”F” position.
NOTE: *This feature can be set inoperative. Ask your Lexus
dealer for details.
For mist wiper operation (a single wipe), pull the lever toward
you and release it.
To make the washer squirt, push the button on the end of the
lever.
If the wiper lever is in the ”OFF” position, the wipers will
automatically operate a couple of times and a few seconds later,
make a single wipe again to sweep the windshield completely.* The
last sweep does not happen if the vehicle speed exceeds about 170
km/h (106 mph).
NOTE: *The last single wipe can be set inoperative. Ask your
Lexus dealer for details.
The warning message ”LOW WASHER FLUID” is displayed in the
multi information display when the fluid level in the tank becomes
nearly empty. For information on adding washer fluid, see ”Adding
washer fluid” on page 261.
In cold weather, warm the windshield with the defroster before using
the washer. This will help prevent icing, which could block your
vision.
NOTICE
Do not operate the wipers if the windshield is dry. It may scratch
the glass.

SWITCHES
28If further defrosting or defogging is desired, simply actuate the
switch again. When the surface has cleared, push the switch once
again to turn the defogger off. Continuous use may cause the battery
to discharge, especially during stopandgo driving. The defogger
is not designed to dry rain water or to melt snow.
If the outside rear view mirrors are heavily coated with ice, use a
spray deicer before operating the switch.
NOTICE
When cleaning the inside of the rear window, be careful not
to scratch or damage the heater wires.
To prevent the battery from being discharged, do not operate
the defogger continuously longer than necessary.
POWER WINDOW SWITCHES
12L009-2
1
For driver’s window
2
For front passenger’s window
3
For left rear window
4
For right rear window
To raise or lower the windows, use the switch on each door. The
passengers’ windows can also be controlled by the switches on
the driver’s door.
The power windows work when the ignition key is in the ”ON”
position.
Key off operation: Even if the ignition key is turned to the ”ACC”
or ”LOCK” position, the window can be operated until any of the
doors is opened (or for about 45 seconds).

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12L010
Operating the switches
To raise or lower the window, pull the switch halfway up or push
it halfway down.
Automatic operation: To fully raise or lower the window
automatically, pull the switch fully up or push it fully down.
To stop the window partway, lightly push or pull the switch in the
opposite direction and then release it.
Operating the window lock switch
12L011-2
Indicator light
With the window lock switch pressed in, only the driver’s
window can be raised or lowered.
The indicator lights on the switch tell you which of the switches can
be operated.

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Operating the windows from outside the vehicle
The windows can be operated using an ignition key.*
NOTE: *This feature can be set inoperative. Ask your Lexus
dealer for details.
12L0431
Insert the ignition key into the key hole on the driver’s side.
To close the windows: Turn the key in the locking direction and
hold it for a few seconds.
To open the windows: Turn the key in the unlocking direction and
hold it for a few seconds.
Jam protection function
During automatic raising operation, key off raising operation or
raising operation using the ignition key from the outside, the window
stops and is lowered if something gets caught between the window
and window frame.
If an impact is given to the window, this function may work without
anything caught.
CAUTION
Never try jamming any part of your body to make the jam
protection function work intentionally.
The jam protection function may not work when something
gets caught just before the window fully closed.

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CAUTION
To avoid serious personal injury, you must do the following.
Always make sure the head, hands and other parts of the
body of all occupants are kept completely inside the vehicle
before you close the power windows. If someone’s neck,
head or hands gets caught in a closing window, it could
result in a serious injury. When anyone closes the power
windows, be sure that they operate the windows safely.
When small children are in the vehicle, never let them use
the power window switches without supervision. Use the
window lock switch to prevent them from making
unexpected use of the switches.
Never leave small children alone in the vehicle, especially
with the ignition key still inserted. They could use the
power window switches and get trapped in a window.
Unattended children can become involved in serious
accidents.
EMERGENCY FLASHER SWITCH
12L0121
To turn on the emergency flashers, push the switch.
All the turn signal lights will flash. The emergency flashers will
work with the engine running or off and with or without the ignition
key.
Turn on the emergency flashers to warn other drivers if you must stop
your vehicle where it might be a traffic hazard.
Always pull your vehicle as far off the road as possible.
The turn signal light switch will not work when the emergency
flashers are in operation.
NOTICE
To prevent the battery from being discharged, do not leave the
switch on longer than necessary when the engine is not running.

GAUGES, METERS AND SERVICE REMINDER INDICATORS
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(e) Discharge Warning Light
This light warns that the battery is being discharged.
If it comes on while you are driving, stop the vehicle, turn off the
engine, and check for the cause. Look first at the engine drive belt.
If it is loose or broken, the generator will not charge the battery
properly.
If the belt is O.K., there is a problem somewhere in the charging
system.
The engine ignition will continue to operate, however, until the
battery is discharged. Turn off the air conditioning, blower, radio,
etc., and drive directly to the nearest Lexus dealer or repair shop.
NOTICE
Do not continue driving if the engine drive belt is broken or
loose.
(f) Malfunction Indicator Lamp
This lamp comes on in the following cases.
a. The fuel tank is completely empty. (See ”Fuel gauge” on page 34
for instructions.)
b. The fuel tank cap is not tightened securely. (See ”Fuel tank cap”
on page 65 for instructions.)
c. There is a problem somewhere in your engine electrical system
or electronic throttle control system.
If it comes on while you are driving in case c., have your vehicle
checked/repaired by your Lexus dealer as soon as possible.
(g) ”ABS” Warning Light
This light warns that there is a problem somewhere in your antilock
brake system.
If the light comes on while you are driving, have your vehicle
checked by your Lexus dealer as soon as possible.
The light will come on when the ignition key is turned to ”ON”, and
will go off after about a few seconds.
When the ”ABS” warning light is on (and the brake system warning
light is off), the brake system operates conventionally but antilock
brake system is not assisting brake performance so that the wheels
could lock up during a sudden brake or braking on slippery road
surfaces.
(h) Open Door Warning Light
This light remains on until all the doors are completely closed.

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(i) Low Fuel Level Warning Light
This light comes on when the fuel level in the tank becomes nearly
empty. Fill the tank as soon as possible.
On inclines or curves, due to the movement of fuel in the tank, the
low fuel level warning light may come on earlier than usual.
(j) Key Reminder Buzzer
This buzzer reminds you to remove the key when you open the
driver’s door with the ignition key in the ”ACC” or ”LOCK”
position.
How to check all the service reminder indicators
(except the low fuel level warning light):
1. Apply the parking brake.
2. Open the door.
The following service reminder indicator should come on. It goes
off when you close the door completely.
3. Turn the ignition key to ”ACC”.
The following service reminder indicator should come on. It goes
off after 6 seconds.
4. Turn the ignition key to ”ON”.
The following service reminder indicators should come on.

or
The following service reminder indicators go off after 3 seconds.