lexus LS400 2000 Engine / LEXUS 2000 LS400 OWNER'S MANUAL (OM50533U)

INTERIOR EQUIPMENT
104Use a floor mat of the correct size.
If the floor carpet and floor mat have a hole, then it is
designed
for use with a locking clip. Fix the floor mat with
locking clip into the hole in the floor carpet.

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105
14L036
CAUTION
Make sure the floor mat is properly placed on the floor
carpet. If the floor mat slips and interferes with the
movement of the pedals during driving, it may cause an
accident.

INTERIOR EQUIPMENT
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LUGGAGE STOWAGEPRECAUTIONS
When stowing luggage or cargo in the vehicle,
observe the following:
Put luggage or cargo in the trunk when at all possible.
Be sure all items are secured in place.
 Be careful to keep the vehicle level. Placing the
weight as far forward as possible helps maintain
vehicle balance.
 For better fuel economy, do not carry unnecessary
weight.
CAUTION
Do not place anything on the filler panel behind the
rear seatback. Such items may be thrown about and
possibly injure people in the vehicle during sudden
braking or in an accident.
 Do not drive with objects left on top of the instrument
panel. They may interfere with the driver's field of
view. Or they may move during sharp vehicle
acceleration or turning, and impair the driver's
control of the vehicle. In an accident they may injure
the vehicle occupants.

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NOTICE
Do not load the vehicle beyond the vehiclecapacity weight specified on the tire pressurelabel inside the glove box lid.

SECTION 1 ± 5
108
INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
Exterior equipment
Hood109
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Trunk lid 111 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\

Fuel tank cap 114 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Moon roof 118 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

EXTERIOR EQUIPMENT
109
HOOD
15L001
1. 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
2. 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.

EXTERIOR EQUIPMENT
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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.

EXTERIOR EQUIPMENT
11 2
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.