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

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 210
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3 Shoulder anchor control switch 151
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4 Parking brake release lever 286
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5 Power rear view mirror control switch 138 . . .
6 Headlight, turn signal and fog
light switch 35, 39, 41 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7 Wiper and washer switch 41
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8 Outside temperature display 89
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9 Front passenger's seat belt reminder light 66
10 Emergency flasher switch 52
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11 Clock 88
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12 Automatic air conditioning controls 222 . . . . .
13 Car audio 241
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14 CD automatic changer 262
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15 Glove box
94
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16 Seat heater switches 53
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17 Automatic transmission selector lever 289 . . .
18 Vehicle skid control system off switch 312. . .
19 Headlight cleaner switch 44
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20 Ashtray 90
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21 Height control switch 309
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22 Driving pattern selector switch 289
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23 Cruise control switch 305
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24 Multi information control switch 70
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25 Coin box 102
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26 Parking brake 286
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27 Trunk lid opener 113
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28 Fuel filler door opener 114
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PICTORIAL INDEX
xi
Page
1 Engine coolant temperature gauge 59. . . . . . .
2 Tachometer 60
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3 Automatic transmission indicator lights 289 .
4 Turn signal indicator light 39
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5 Headlight indicator light 35
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6 Headlight high beam indicator light 39 . . . . . .
7 Fuel gauge 57
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8 Low fuel level warning light 68
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9 Cruise control indicator light 305
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10 Discharge warning light 67
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11 Driver's seat belt reminder light 66
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12 ODO/TRIP RESET button 61
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13 Open door warning light 68
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14 SRS warning light
66
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15 Brake system warning light 65
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16 Odometer and trip meter 61
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17 Multi information display 70
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18 Slip indicator light 312, 316
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19 Malfunction indicator lamp 67
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20 Vehicle skid control system OFF
indicator light 317 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
21 Anti±lock brake system warning light 68 . . . . .
22 Security indicator light 216
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23 Instrument panel light control 79
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24 Snow mode indicator light 303
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25 Power mode indicator light 303
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26 Height control indicator light 312
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For detailed information, refer to the description given in each section\
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PICTORIAL INDEX
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1 Engine coolant temperature gauge 59. . . . . . .
2 Tachometer 60
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3 Automatic transmission indicator lights 289 .
4 Turn signal indicator light 39
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5 Tail light indicator light 35
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6 Headlight high beam indicator light 39 . . . . . .
7 Fuel gauge 57
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8 Low fuel level warning light 68
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9 Cruise control indicator light 305
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10 Discharge warning light 67
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11 Driver's seat belt reminder light 66
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12 ODO/TRIP RESET button 79
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13 Open door warning light 68
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14 SRS warning light
66
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15 Brake system warning light 65
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16 Odometer and trip meter 61
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17 Multi information display 70
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18 Slip indicator light 312, 316
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19 Malfunction indicator lamp 67
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20 Vehicle skid control system
OFF indicator light 317 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
21 Anti±lock brake system warning light 68 . . . . .
22 Security indicator light 216
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23 Instrument panel light control 79
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24 Snow mode indicator light 303
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25 Power mode indicator light 303
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BASIC OPERATION
1
QUICK REFERENCE
Driver's seat2
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Steering wheel 3
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Automatic transmission 5
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Headlight and turn signal switch 7
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Wiper switch 8
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00L011a
00L012a
Shift while pressing the brake pedal. (Ignition
switch must be in the ºONº position.)
BASIC OPERATION ± QUICK REFERENCE
5
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

GAUGES, METERS AND SERVICE REMINDER INDICATORS
67
(e) Discharge Warning Light
This light warns that the battery is being discharged.
If it comes on while you are driving, stop the vehicle, turn
off the engine, and check for the cause. Look first at the
engine drive belt.
If it is loose or broken, the generator will not charge
the battery properly.
 If the belt is O.K., there is a problem somewhere in the
charging system.
The engine ignition will continue to operate, however,
until the battery is discharged. Turn off the air
conditioning, blower, radio, etc., and drive directly to the
nearest Lexus dealer or repair shop.
NOTICE
Do not continue driving if the engine drive belt is broken or loose.
(f) Malfunction Indicator Lamp
This lamp comes on in the following cases.
a. The fuel tank is completely empty. (See ºFuel gaugeº
on page 57 for instructions.)
b. The fuel tank cap is not tightened securely. (See
ºFuel tank capº on page 114 for instructions.)
c. There is a problem somewhere in your engine
electrical system, automatic transmission electrical
system or electronic throttle control system.
If it comes on while you are driving in case ªc.º, have your
vehicle checked/repaired by your Lexus dealer as soon
as possible.
If this lamp comes on and the engine speed does not
increase with the accelerator pedal depressed down to
about the middle position, there may be a problem
somewhere in your electronic throttle control system.
At this time, if you depress the accelerator pedal more
firmly and slowly, you can drive your vehicle at low
speeds. Have your Lexus checked by your Lexus dealer
as soon as possible.
Even if the abnormality of the electronic throttle control
system is corrected during low speed driving, the system
may not be recovered until the engine is stopped and the
ignition key is turned to ªACCº or ªLOCKº position.

SECTION 3 ± 1
279
STARTING AND DRIVING
Starting and driving
Three±way catalytic converter279
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Engine exhaust caution 282
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Before starting the engine 283
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Ignition switch with steering lock 284
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Parking brake 286
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How to start the engine 288
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Automatic transmission 289
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Electronic throttle control system 303
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Cruise control 305
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Electronically modulated air suspension 309
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Traction control system 312
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Vehicle skid control system 315
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Brake system 321
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Types of tires 328
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THREE±WAY CATALYTIC
CONVERTER

STARTING AND DRIVING
286ºLOCKº ± Engine is off and the steering wheel is
locked. The ignition key can be removed only at this
position.
To turn the key from ºACCº to the ºLOCKº position, you
must put the transmission selector lever in the ºPº
position.
Once you remove the key, the engine immobiliser
system is automatically set. See ºEngine immobiliser
systemº on page 15.
When
starting the engine, the key may seem stuck at the
ºLOCKº position. To free it, first be sure the key is
pushed all the way in, and then rock the steering wheel
slightly while turning the key gently.
If, in an emergency, you must turn the engine off while
the vehicle is moving, turn the key only to ºACCº.
PARKING BRAKE
31L005a

STARTING AND DRIVING
289
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Your automatic transmission has a shift lock system
to minimize the possibility of incorrect operation.
This means you can only shift out of ºPº position
when the brake pedal is depressed with the ignition
switch in ºONº position. ( )

STARTING AND DRIVING
291


The shift position is displayed on the instrument
cluster.
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)
When the cruise control is being used, even if you
downshift from ºDº 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.
3, 2: Position for more powerful engine braking
L: Position for maximum engine braking Correct use of the automatic transmission is
explained in the following parts.
(a) Normal driving
(b) Using engine braking
(c) Using the º3º, º2º and ºLº positions
(d) Backing up
(e) Parking
(f) Good driving practice
(g) Rocking your vehicle if stuck
(h) If you cannot shift the selector lever