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

iiiThis vehicle should not be modified with non±genuine
Lexus products. Modification with non±genuine Lexus
products could affect its performance, safety or
durability, and may even violate governmental
regulations. In addition, damage or performance
problems resulting from the modification may not be
covered under warranty.
Spark ignition system of your Lexus
The spark ignition system in your Lexus meets all
requirements of the Canadian Interference±Causing
Equipment Standard.
Installation of a mobile two±way radio
system
As the installation of a mobile two±way radio system in
your
vehicle could affect electronic systems such as the
multiport fuel injection system/sequential multiport fuel
injection system, cruise control system, anti±lock brake
system and Supplemental Restraint System (SRS), be
sure to check with your Lexus dealer for precautionary
measures or special instructions regarding installation.
Scrapping of your Lexus
The Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) in your
Lexus consists of driver and front passenger airbags,
side airbags and seat belt pretensioners. The SRS
device contains explosive chemicals. If the vehicle is
scrapped with the airbags and seat belt pretensioners
left as they are, it may cause an accident such as a fire.
Be sure to have the SRS removed and disposed of by
a qualified service shop or by your Lexus dealer before
you scrap your vehicle.

For detailed information, refer to the description given in each section\
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PICTORIAL INDEX
ix
Page
1 Door lock switch and power windowswitches 32, 46 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2 Driving position memory switch 203
. . . . . . . . .
3 Shoulder anchor control switch 147
. . . . . . . . .
4 Power rear view mirror control switch 134 . . .
5 Parking brake release lever 279
. . . . . . . . . . . . .
6 Fuel filler door opener 110
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7 Trunk lid opener 109
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
8 Parking brake 279
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
9 Headlight, turn signal and fog
light switch 35, 38, 41 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
10 Windshield wiper and washer switch 41 . . . . .
11 Multi information control switch 70
. . . . . . . . . .
12 Cruise control switch 297
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page
13 Outside temperature display
88
. . . . . . . . . . . . .
14 Clock 87
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
15 Emergency flasher switch 52
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
16 Automatic air conditioning controls 215 . . . . .
17 Car audio 233
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
18 Vehicle skid control system off switch 304 . . .
19 Headlight cleaner switch 44
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
20 Seat heater switches 53
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
21 Ashtray 89
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
22 Height control switch 301
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
23 Driving pattern selector switch 281
. . . . . . . . . .
24 Automatic transmission selector lever 281 . . .
25 CD automatic changer 254
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
26 Glove box 92
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

For detailed information, refer to the description given in each section\
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PICTORIAL INDEX
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Page
1 Engine coolant temperature gauge 59. . . . . . .
2 Tachometer 60
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3 Turn signal indicator light 38
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4 Headlight indicator light 35
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5 Headlight high beam indicator light 38 . . . . . .
6 Automatic transmission indicator lights 281 .
7 Fuel gauge 57
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
8 Low fuel level warning light 68
. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
9 Cruise control indicator light 297
. . . . . . . . . . .
10 Height control indicator light 304
. . . . . . . . . . .
11 Power mode indicator light 295
. . . . . . . . . . . . .
12 Snow mode indicator light 295
. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
13 Anti±lock brake system warning light 67 . . . . . Page
14 Vehicle skid control system off
indicator light 304 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
15 Malfunction indicator lamp 67
. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
16 Slip indicator light 304
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
17 Multi information display 70
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
18 Odometer and trip meter 61
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
19 Brake system warning light 64
. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
20 SRS warning light 66
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
21 Open door warning light 68
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
22 Driver's seat belt reminder light 66
. . . . . . . . . .
23 Discharge warning light 67
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
24 Instrument panel light control 79
. . . . . . . . . . . .
25 ODO/TRIP RESET button 61
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

For detailed information, refer to the description given in each section\
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PICTORIAL INDEX
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Page
1 Engine coolant temperature gauge 59. . . . . . .
2 Tachometer 60
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3 Turn signal indicator light 38
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4 Tail light indicator light 35
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5 Headlight high beam indicator light 38 . . . . . .
6 Automatic transmission indicator lights 281 .
7 Fuel gauge 57
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
8 Low fuel level warning light 68
. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
9 Cruise control indicator light 297
. . . . . . . . . . .
10 Power mode indicator light 295
. . . . . . . . . . . . .
11 Snow mode indicator light 295
. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
12 Anti±lock brake system warning light 67 . . . . . Page
13 Vehicle skid control system
off indicator light 304 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
14 Malfunction indicator lamp 67
. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
15 Slip indicator light 304
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
16 Multi information display 70
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
17 Odometer and trip meter 61
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
18 Brake system warning light 64
. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
19 SRS warning light 66
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
20 Open door warning light 68
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
21 Driver's seat belt reminder light 66
. . . . . . . . . .
22 Discharge warning light 67
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
23 Instrument panel light control 79
. . . . . . . . . . . .
24 ODO/TRIP RESET button 79
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

00L011-2
00L012a
Shift while pressing the brake pedal. (Ignition
switch must be in the ºONº 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

00L013
00L013
Parking, tail, license plate,
side marker and instrument
panel lights turn on.
Headlights also turn on
at full intensity.
Automatic light control Parking, tail, license plate,
side marker and instrument
panel lights turn on.
Headlights also turn on.
Automatic light control
00L014
00L015
Right or left turn
Lane change
(Right or left) High beam
Headlight flasher
BASIC OPERATION ± QUICK REFERENCE
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4. HEADLIGHT AND TURN
SIGNAL
SWITCH

HEADLIGHT SWITCH
With the ignition OFF
With the engine started and parking
brake released

TURN SIGNAL SWITCH

SWITCHES
37
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
ºACCº or ºL
OCKº position.** To turn them on again, turn
the ignition key to the ºONº 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 ºLOCKº 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.
Daytime Running Light System
The headlights turn on at reduced intensity when the
parking brake is released with the engine started, even
with the light switch in the ºOFFº position. They will not
go off until the ignition switch is turned off.
To turn on the other exterior lights and instrument panel
lights, twist the knob to the first clickstop.
Twist the knob to the second clickstop to turn on the
headlights to full intensity for driving at night.
When setting the knob to the third clickstop (ºAUTOº),
the headlights will automatically adjust to full intensity
and/or turn on the other lights depending on the
darkness of the surroundings. Likewise, as the
surroundings become brighter, the headlights will turn to
reduced intensity, ultimately turning off the other lights.
NOTICE
To prevent the battery from being discharged, do not leave the lights on longer than necessarywhen the engine is not running.

GAUGES, METERS AND SERVICE REMINDER INDICATORS
63
(a) If parking brake
is off, stop and
check.
(b) Fasten driver's seat belt.

(Indicator and buzzer)
(c) Fasten front passenger's
seat belt.
(Under the center vent)
(d) Take vehicle to Lexus dealer
immediately.
(e) Stop and check. (f) Take vehicle to
Lexus dealer.
(g) Take vehicle to Lexus dealer.
(h) Close all doors.
(i) Low fuel level Fill up tank. warning light
(j) Key reminder buzzer Remove key.
or
or

GAUGES, METERS AND SERVICE REMINDER INDICATORS
64
(a) Brake System Warning Light
This light has the following two functions:
Parking brake reminder
If this light is on, make sure the parking brake is fully
released. The light should go off.
Low brake fluid level warning
If this light comes on and stays on while you are driving,
slow down and pull off the road. Then stop the vehicle
carefully. Remember that stopping distance and pedal
effort may be increased. There may be a problem
somewhere in the brake system. Check the fluid level
of the see±through reservoir.
To make sure the parking brake has not caused the
warning light to come on, check to see that the parking
brake is fully released.
If the brake fluid level is low ...
At a safe place, test your brakes by starting and
stopping.
If you judge that the brakes still work adequately, drive
cautiously to your nearest dealer or shop for repairs.
 If the brakes are not working, have the vehicle towed
in for repairs. (For towing information, see page 366.)

GAUGES, METERS AND SERVICE REMINDER INDICATORS
65
CAUTION
It is dangerous to continue driving normally when the
brake fluid level is low.