lexus LS400 1999 Comfort Adjustment / LEXUS 1999 LS400 OWNER'S MANUAL (OM50514U)

SECTION 1 ± 5
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INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
Exterior equipment
Hood105
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Trunk lid 107 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\

Fuel tank cap 110 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Moon roof 113 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HOOD
15L001
To open the hood, pull the hood lock release lever
under the instrument panel. The hood will spring up
slightly.

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15L002-4
Insert your fingers under the hood, push up the
auxiliary catch lever and lift the hood.Before
closing the hood, check to see that you have not
forgotten any tools, rags, etc. Then lower the hood and
make sure it locks.
CAUTION
Before driving, be sure that the hood is securely locked.
Otherwise, the hood may open unexpectedly while
driving and an accident may occur.

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TRUNK LID
15L017a
To unlock the trunk lid, insert the master key and
turn it clockwise.
To close the trunk lid, lower it and press down on it. After
closing the trunk lid, try pulling it up to make sure it is
securely closed.
The trunk lid can be unlocked using the wireless remote
control key. For details, see page 22.

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15L015-1
To open the trunk lid, push it up. It fully opens.
However, to prevent a rain from entering the vehicle,
it is designed to stop partway when you pull down
the fully opened trunk lid lightly.
CAUTION
Keep the trunk lid closed while driving. This not only
keeps the luggage from being thrown out, but also
prevents exhaust gases from entering the vehicle.

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Trunk lid opener
15L004-1

1Main switch 2Operative 3Inoperative
To open the trunk lid while sitting in the driver's seat,
pull the lever with the main switch not pushed in.

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15L018±1
1 If you do not want to activate the trunk lid
opener system, push in the main switch.
2
To activate the system, insert the master key
and turn it counterclockwise.
To protect things put in the trunk, when you have your
vehicle parked, push in the main switch.
FUEL TANK CAP

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15L006
1. To open the fuel filler door, pull the lever under the
instrument panel.
When refueling, turn off the engine.

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CAUTION
Do not smoke, cause sparks or allow open flames
when refuelling. The fumes are flammable.
 When opening the cap, do not remove the cap
quickly. In hot weather, fuel under pressure could
cause injury by spraying out of the filler neck if the
cap is suddenly removed.
15L007-1
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.

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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
15L008-2
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.MOON ROOF

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15L024a

1Open 2Close
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 same switch or
push the ºTILTº 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 for about 1 second. The moon roof will fully
close. To stop partway, push the same switch or
push the ºTILTº switch.