lexus LS400 2000 Engine / LEXUS 2000 LS400 (OM50533U) Owner's Guide

BASIC OPERATION ± QUICK REFERENCE
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00L010a
To move the steering wheel to the desired position,
push the control switch away from you or pull it
toward you until the steering wheel reaches the
desired position.

00L011a
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

BASIC OPERATION ± QUICK REFERENCE
6*When the cruise control is being used, even if you downshift from ºD\
º to º4º, engine braking will not be
applied because the cruise control is not cancelled. For the operation \
to decrease the vehicle speed, see
page 308.

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

00L016
BASIC OPERATION ± QUICK REFERENCE
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5. WIPER SWITCH
Mist wiper operation
Intermittent operation
Low speed operation
High speed operation
Washer on

SECTION 1 ± 1
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INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
Keys and doors
Keys9
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Engine immobiliser system 15
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Wireless remote control 17
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Doors 29
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KEYS
11L025a

KEYS AND DOORS
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1Master key (black) ± The master key works in
every l ock. For your Lexus dealer to make you
a new key with built±in transponder chip, your
dealer will need it.
2 Sub key (gray) ± The sub key will not open the
trunk, trunk main switch and the glove box.
3Key number plate ± Keep the plate in a safe
place such as your wallet, not in the vehicle.
A transponder chip for engine immobiliser system has
been filled in the head of the master and sub keys.
These chips are needed to enable the system to function
correctly, so be careful not to lose these keys. If you
make your own duplicate key, you will not be able to
cancel the system or start the engine.
To protect things locked in the trunk or glove box when
you have your vehicle parked, leave the sub key with the
attendant. Since
the doors and trunk lid can be locked without a key,
you should always carry a spare master key in case you
accidentally lock your keys inside the vehicle.
If you should lose your keys or if you need additional
keys, duplicates can be made by a Lexus dealer using
the key number.
We recommend you to write down the key number and
keep it in safe place.
11L003b

KEYS AND DOORS
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Since a transponder chip is not built in this flat key,
you cannot start the engine with this key. Use this
key to release the lock in case you accidentally lock
your keys inside the vehicle or trunk.
Insert your flat key in its key case as shown. We
recommend that you always carry this with you for
emergency use. Do not leave it in your vehicle.
NOTICE
Do not let the key case become bent as the key
may fall out or become bent also.
The flat key is designed for emergency useonly.

KEYS AND DOORS
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11L021-2
When using a key containing a transponder chip,observe the following precautions:
When starting the engine, do not use the keywith a key ring resting on the key grip and donot press the key ring against the key grip.Otherwise the engine may not start, or maystop soon after it starts.

KEYS AND DOORS
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11R055
When starting the engine, do not use the keywith other transponder keys around (includingkeys of other vehicles) and do not press otherkey plates against the key grip. Otherwise theengine may not start, or may stop soon after itstarts. If this happens, remove the key onceand then insert it again after taking off other
transponder keys (including keys of othervehicles) from the ring or while gripping orcovering them with your hand to start theengine.