light lexus LS400 2000 Engine / LEXUS 2000 LS400 (OM50533U) Workshop Manual

EXTERIOR EQUIPMENT
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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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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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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.
15L027
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.

COMFORT ADJUSTMENT
137
Adjust the m
irror so that you can just see the side of
your vehicle in the mirror.
When the inside rear view mirror darkens in ºAUTOº
mode, the outside rear view mirrors also darken to
reduce the reflection of the headlights of the following
vehicle. For details, see ºInside rear view mirrorº on
page 141.
When you push the rear window and outside rear view
mirror defogger switch, the heater panels in the outside
rear view mirrors will quickly clear the mirror surface.
CAUTION
 Do not adjust the mirror while the vehicle is moving.
It may cause the driver to mishandle the vehicle and
an accident may occur, resulting in personal injuries.
Since the mirror surfaces can get hot, keep your
hands off them when the rear window and outside
rear view mirror defogger switch is on.

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142Adjust the m
irror so that you can just see the rear of
your vehicle in the mirror.
Pushing the switch changes the mode between
ºAUTOº and ºDAYº.
The indicator comes on when the ºAUTOº mode is
selected.
ºDAYº mode: The mirror surface is normal.
ºAUTOº mode: If the mirror detects light from the
headlights of the vehicle behind you, the mirror
surface darkens slightly to reduce the reflected
light.
When the inside rear view mirror surface changes, the
outside rear view mirror surfaces will also become
darker.
When the ignition key is inserted and turned on, the
inside rear view mirror always turns on in the ºAUTOº
mode. When the outside air temperature is low, it may take a
little longer for the mirror to darken in response to the
detection of headlights.
CAUTION
Do not adjust the mirror while the vehicle is moving. It
may cause the driver to mishandle the vehicle and an
accident may occur resulting in personal injuries.

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146
Replace the belt assembly (including bolts) if it
has been used in a severe impact. The entire
assembly should be replaced even if damage is
not obvious.Front seat belt buckle illumination
16L020
Opening the driver's door lights up the driver's seat
belt buckle for easy use. The same applies for the
front passenger's door and seat belt buckle.
The light remains on for 15 seconds after the door is
closed, but goes off immediately when all doors are
locked.

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Fastening front and rear seat belts
16L115a
Adjust the seat as needed and sit up straight and
well back in the seat. To fasten your belt, pull it out
of the retractor and insert the tab into the buckle.
You will hear a click when the tab locks into the buckle.
The seat belt length automatically adjusts to your size
and the seat position.
The retractor will lock the belt during a sudden stop or on
impact. It also may lock if you lean forward too quickly.
A slow, easy motion will allow the belt to extend, and you
can move around freely.When a passenger's shoulder belt is completely
extended and is then retracted even slightly, the belt is
locked in that position and cannot be extended. This
feature is used to hold the child restraint system
securely.
(For details, see ºChild restraintº on page 184.)
To free the belt again, fully retract the belt and then pull
the belt out once more.
If the seat belt cannot be pulled out of the retractor, firmly
pull the belt and release it. You will then be able to
smoothly pull the belt out of the retractor.

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16L136±2
This indicator comes on when the ignition key is
turned to the ªACCº or ªONº position. It goes off
after about 6 seconds. This means the front seat
belt pretensioners are operating properly.
This warning light system monitors the airbag sensor
assembly, inflator, seat belt pretensioner assembly,
warning light, interconnecting wiring and power sources.
(For details, see ªService reminder indicators and
warning buzzersº on page 62.)

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16L243b

1SRS warning light
2Seat belt pretensioner assembly
3Airbag sensor assembly
The seat belt pretensioner system consists mainly of the
above components, and their locations are shown in the
illustration.
The seat belt pretensioner is controlled by the airbag
sensor assembly. The airbag sensor assembly consists
of a safing sensor and airbag sensor.
When a seat belt pretensioner is activated, an operating
noise may be heard and a small amount of smoke±like
gas may be released. This gas is harmless and does not
indicate that a fire is occurring.
Once the seat belt pretensioner has been activated, the
seat belt retractor remains locked.

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16L241
This front seat belt pretensioner system has a service
reminder indicator to inform the driver of operating
problems. If any of the following conditions occurs, this
indicates a malfunction of the pretensioners. Contact
your Lexus dealer as soon as possible to service the
vehicle.
When the ignition key is turned to the ªACCº or ªONº
position, the light does not come on or flashes.
 The light flashes while driving.
 If either front seat belt does not retract or cannot be
pulled out due to a malfunction or activation of the
pretensioner.
 The front seat belt pretensioner assembly or
surrounding area has been damaged. 
The front parts of the vehicle (shaded in the
illustration) were involved in an accident that did not
cause the seat belt pretensioners to operate.
 The front seat belt pretensioner assembly is
scratched, cracked, or otherwise damaged.