trunk release 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
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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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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.

SWITCHES
38When 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 ºLOCKº 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
and the trunk closed, pushing the ºLOCKº button on the
wireless remote control key turns off the headlights.
NOTE: *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 be
come 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.
Automatic headlight leveling system
(Vehicles with discharge headlight only)
As the headlight beam level is always maintained
automatically at the proper level in all loading conditions,
your headlights do not dazzle other road users.
If this system fails, the multi information display shows
a message ºHEADLIGHT LEVELINGº. If this occurs,
have your vehicle checked by Lexus dealer. See page
79 for additional information.

MAINTENANCE
390
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
Listed below are the general maintenance items that
should be performed at the intervals specified. It is
recommended that any problem you notice be brought
to the attention of your Lexus dealer or qualified service
shop for their advice.
CAUTION
Make these checks only where adequate ventilation can
be obtained if you run the engine.
Vehicle exterior
Items listed below should be performed from time to
time, unless otherwise specified.
Tire pressure
Check the pressure with a gauge every two weeks, or at
least once a month and adjust as shown on the tire
pressure label. See page 431 for a dditional information.
Tire surface
Check the tires carefully for cuts, damage or excessive
wear. See page 435 for additional information.
Wheel nuts
When checking the tires, make sure to check the nuts for
looseness. Tighten them if necessary. Tire rotation
Rotate
the tires every 12000 km (7500 miles). See page
433 for additional information.
Fluid leaks
Check underneath for leaking fuel, oil, water or other
fluid after the vehicle has been parked for a while. If you
smell fuel fumes or notice any leak, have the cause
found and corrected immediately.
Doors and engine hood
Check that all doors, including trunk lid, operate
smoothly and all latches lock securely. Make sure the
engine hood secondary latch secures the hood when the
primary latch is released.