lexus LS400 1998 Audio System / LEXUS 1998 LS400 (OM50498U) Repair Manual

GAUGES, METERS AND SERVICE REMINDER INDICATORS
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W51 W51
When the fluid level in the tank becomes nearly empty, the above
message appears, the reminder light comes on and the warning
tone sounds.
Fill the tank as soon as possible.
W53 W53
When there is a problem somewhere in the automatic headlight
leveling system, the above message appears, the reminder light
comes on and the warning tone sounds.
If this message appears, have your vehicle checked by your Lexus
dealer.
INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHT
CONTROL
13L005
To adjust the brightness of the instrument panel lights, turn the
knob.

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INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
Interior equipment
Vanity mirrors 48. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Interior lights 49. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Personal lights 50. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ignition switch light 50. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Clock 51. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Outside temperature display 51. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cigarette lighter and ashtray 52. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power outlet 53. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Glovebox 54. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Garage door opener 54. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cup holder 56. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Coin box 57. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Penlight 58. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Floor mat 58. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Luggage stowage precautions 59. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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VANITY MIRRORS
14L0012
To use the vanity mirrors, swing the sun visor down and open the
cover.
The vanity light comes on when you open the cover.
Sun visors
14L025
1
To block out glare from the front , swing the sun visor down.
2
To block out glare from the side, remove the sun visor from
the hook and swing it to the side.
3
To block out glare coming obliquely from behind you, slide
the visor backwards.
At this position, the vanity light does not come on.

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INTERIOR LIGHTS
Front
14L002
To turn on the interior light, slide the switch.
With the switch in the ”DOOR” position, the light comes on when
any of the doors are opened. After all the doors are closed, the light
remains on for about 15 seconds and then goes out.
However, in the following cases, the light goes out immediately:
1. All the doors are closed when the ignition key is in ”ACC” or
”ON” position.
2. The ignition key is turned to ”ACC” or ”ON” when the light is
still on.
3. All the doors are locked when the light is still on.
4. One door is closed with the lock button pushed in while the other
doors are locked.
Rear
14L005-3
When you open the rear door, the light turns on. Closing it turns
off the light.

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PERSONAL LIGHTS
Front
14L0042
Rear
14L044
To turn on the personal light, push the switch. To turn it off, push
the switch again.
IGNITION SWITCH LIGHT
14L0061
For easy access to the ignition switch, the ignition switch light
comes on when any of the doors are opened.
The light remains on for about 15 seconds and goes out after all the
doors are closed. However, the light goes out immediately when all
the doors are locked or the ignition key is in the ”ACC” or ”ON”
position.

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CLOCK
14L46
The digital clock indicates the time with the ignition key at the
”ACC” or ”ON” position. To reset the hour, press the ”H”
button. To reset the minutes, press the ”M” button. To adjust
the time to the nearest hour, press the ”:00” button.
For example, if the ”:00” button is pressed when the time is between
9:30 9:59 or between 10:01 10:29, the time will change to 10:00.
Once the electrical power source has been disconnected from the
clock, the time is automatically set to 1:00.
For vehicles equipped with Navigation System, refer to the
separate ”Owner’s Manual for Navigation System”.
OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE DISPLAY
14L026-4
This display shows the outside temperature when the ignition
switch is on.
The displayed temperature ranges from 30C (22F) up to 50C
(122F). If the temperature does not appear on the display or it
shows ” ”, take your vehicle to your Lexus dealer.

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CIGARETTE LIGHTER AND
ASHTRAY
14L010-2
Front cigarette lighter and ashtray
14L011-1
Rear cigarette lighter and ashtrayOpen the ashtray cover. To use the cigarette lighter, press in the
cigarette lighter. When it becomes heated, it automatically pops
out ready for use.
Do not hold the cigarette lighter pressed in.
If the engine is not running, the ignition key must be in the ”ACC”
position.
When finished with your cigarette, thoroughly extinguish it in the
ashtray to prevent other cigarette butts from catching fire. After
using the ashtray, push it back in or close the lid completely.
To remove the ashtray, just pull it up.
Use a Lexus genuine cigarette lighter or equivalent for replacement.
CAUTION
To reduce the chance of injury in case of an accident or sudden
stop while driving, always close the ashtray completely after
using.

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POWER OUTLET
14L0381
The power outlet is designed for power supply for car
accessories.
The ignition key must be in the ”ACC” or ”ON” position for the
power outlet to be used.
NOTICE
To prevent the fuse from being blown, do not use the
electricity over the total vehicle capacity of 3.5A/12V.
To prevent the battery from being discharged, do not use the
power outlet longer than necessary when the engine is not
running.
Close the power outlet lid when the power outlet is not in use.
Inserting a foreign object other than the appropriate plug
that fits the outlet, or allowing any liquid into the outlet may
cause electrical failure or short circuits.

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GLOVEBOX
14L0371
1
Unlock 2
Open 3
Lock
To open the glovebox door, pull the lever. To lock the glovebox
door, insert the master key and turn it clockwise.
With the tail lights on, the glovebox light will come on when the
glovebox door is open.
CAUTION
To reduce the chance of injury in case of an accident or a
sudden stop, always keep the glovebox door closed while
driving.
GARAGE DOOR OPENER
Garage door openers manufactured under the license from
HomeLink can be programmed in the garage door opener on
the vehicle.
(a) Programming the garage door opener
14L040
1
Indicator light 2
Buttons
This garage door opener has 3 buttons and you can store one
program for each button.
1. Decide which one of the 3 buttons you want to program. Push and
hold down one of the buttons until its indicator light begins to flash.
While holding this button, follow the step ”2”.
2. Bring the original garage door opener closer to the garage door
opener equipped on the vehicle within about 25 mm (1 in.) and push
the button on the original garage door opener. The signal from the
original garage door opener is sent to the one to be programmed.

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55 3. When the frequency and code is registered, the indicator light
flashes rapidly. Then you can release both buttons.
4. If you wish, repeat the procedure for each remaining button for
another garage door opener.
If you want to write a new program over the program set already,
select a button you want to program and repeat the procedure from
step 1. The previous program is erased and a new program will be
set.
If the transmitter has a ”rolling code” feature, it is necessary to
program the garage door opener receiver on the garage, after
programming the garage door opener on the vehicle,. For the
setting of the receiver, refer to the instruction manual for the
receiver.
After setting the receiver, push the programmed button on the
vehicle for about 1 to 2 seconds within the operational range.
The oldtype garage door openers manufactured before 1982 cannot
be programmed in this system.
CAUTION
When programming or operating the garage door opener,
make sure there is no one around the moving door. It is
dangerous if someone is caught.
(b) Operating the garage door opener
Push the appropriate button to activate the garage door opener. The
indicator light comes on. The garage door opener continues to send
the signal for up to 20 seconds as long as the button is pushed.
(c) Erasing the garage door opener memory
Push and hold down the 2 outside buttons until the indicator light
flashes. All memorized data will be erased.
FCC ID: CB2V94800
CANADA: 1763 102 264
This device complies with FCC Rules part 15.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1)
This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this
device must accept any interference that may be received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
WARNING: This transmitter has been tested and
complies with FCC and DOC/MDC rules. Changes or
modifications not expressly approved by the partly
responsible for compliance could void the user’s
authority to operate the device.