Index lexus LS400 1998 Engine / LEXUS 1998 LS400 OWNER'S MANUAL (OM50498U)
[x] Cancel search | Manufacturer: LEXUS, Model Year: 1998, Model line: LS400, Model: Lexus LS400 1998Pages: 304, PDF Size: 5.94 MB
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HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
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HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
The contents of this manual are explained briefly on this page to
help you make the best use of the manual. Please read this page
and the rest of the Owner’s Manual carefully to make sure you
fully understand the operation of your vehicle.
This will help you enjoy safe and comfortable driving.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
The table of contents and the pictorial index provide easy reference
to the appropriate pages.
BASIC OPERATION QUICK REFERENCE
Operation of basic equipment is briefly explained in an easily
understandable way for quick reference.
SECTION 1 INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
The vehicle’s equipment is divided into the 7 groups listed below.
Use of the equipment is explained, including any points you should
pay particular attention to.
1. Keys and doors
2. Switches
3. Gauges, meters and service reminder indicators
4. Interior equipment
5. Exterior equipment
6. Comfort adjustment
7. Theft deterrent
SECTION 2 AIR CONDITIONING AND AUDIO
The features of the vehicle’s air conditioning and audio are explained
in detail. Be sure to read this section so that you can make full use
of them.
SECTION 3 STARTING AND DRIVING
Starting the engine, driving, stopping, operation of features af fecting
vehicle handling, hints on vehicle safety and safe driving techniques
are all explained. Please read ev erything in this section, and
remember drive safely!
SECTION 4 IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY
This section explains what to do in the event of an urgent situation
such as the engine not starting or getting a flat tire, etc. If such a
problem occurs, check the contents of this Owner’s Manual and
follow the instructions given.
SECTION 5 MAINTENANCE
This section explains the impor tance of regular maintenance.
Regular and periodic inspection and maintenance of your Lexus will
help to keep your vehicle in its best condition.
SECTION 6 SERVICE PROCEDURES AND
SPECIFICATIONS
Simple maintenance procedure and service data are provided here
for your reference should you wi sh to perform inspection and
maintenance yourself.
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INDEX
The page number is listed for each item in the Owner’s Manual so
that you can rapidly find the item and page you are searching for.
GAS STATION INFORMATION
The information you need to know for appropriate servicing at the
gas station is provided here.
QUICK INDEX
This is designed so that you can quickly find the needed information
when an urgent situation arises.
Safety symbol
In this manual, you will also see a circle with a slash through it. This
means ”Do not”, ”Do not do this”, or ”Do not let this happen”\
.
Safety and vehicle damage warnings
In this manual you will see CAUTION and NOTICE warnings.
These are used in the following ways:
CAUTION
This is a warning against something which may cause injury
to people if the warning is ignored . You are informed what you
must or must not do in order to avoid or reduce the risk to
yourself and other people.
NOTICE
This is a warning against something which may cause damage
to the vehicle or its equipment if the warning is ignored. You are
informed what you must or must not do in order to avoid or
reduce the risk of damage to your Lexus and its equipment.
Your Lexus Owner’s Manual provides you with a considerable
amount of information. To use this information most effectively,
please take the time to familiarize yourself with the contents and
use of the manual.