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Lexus LS400 Owner's Manual

Lexus LS400 Owner's Manual (305 pages)

Brand: Lexus | Category: Automobile | Size: 6.23 MB

Table of Contents

Introduction
3
Scrapping of Your Lexus
3
Spark Ignition System of Your Lexus
3
Table of Contents
4
Gas Station Information
5
Index
5
Quick Index
5
Safety Symbol
5
Instrument Panel
7
Pictorial Index
8
Instrument Cluster
9
Seat and Steering Wheel
13
Exterior View
14
Basic Operation
16
Driver's Seat
17
- Manual Head Restraint Type
  17
- Power Head Restraint Type
  17
- Steering Wheel
  18
  - Telescopic Steering Wheel
    18
  - Tilt Steering Wheel
    18
- Automatic Transmission
  19
- Operation of Selector Lever
  19
- Headlight and Turn Signal Switch
  20
- Wiper Switch
  21
- Selector Lever Position
  19
- Turn Signal Switch
  21
- Instruments and Controls
  22
Keys and Doors
23
- Engine Immobiliser System
  25
- For Vehicles Sold in Canada
  26
- Wireless Remote Control
  26
  - Locking/Unlocking the Doors
    27
  - Sounding an Alarm
    29
  - Unlocking the Trunk Lid
    29
  - Operating the Windows and Moon Roof
    30
  - Replacing the Battery
    31
- Doors
  33
- Headlight Switch
  37
Switches
37
Gauges, Meters and Service Reminder Indicators
49
- Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
  49
- Tachometer
  50
- Odometer and Trip Meter
  51
- Service Reminder Indicators and Warning Buzzers
  51
- Multi Information Display
  56
  - Available Driving Distance
    57
  - Average Fuel Consumption
    57
  - Cruise Information
    57
  - Average Fuel Consumption after Being Refueled
    58
  - Average Vehicle Speed
    58
  - Current Fuel Consumption
    58
  - Elapsed Time
    58
  - Reminder Light
    59
  - Warning Messages
    59
  - Headlight Leveling
    61
- Instrument Panel Light Control
  61
- Vanity Mirrors
  63
Low Washer Fluid
61
Interior Equipment
63
- Sun Visors
  63
- Front
  64
- Interior Lights
  64
- Rear
  64
- Ignition Switch Light
  65
- Personal Lights
  65
- Clock
  66
- Outside Temperature Display
  66
- Cigarette Lighter and Ashtray
  67
  - Front Cigarette Lighter and Ashtray
    67
  - Rear Cigarette Lighter and Ashtray
    67
- Power Outlet
  68
- Garage Door Opener
  69
- Glovebox
  69
  - Erasing the Garage Door Opener Memory
    70
  - Operating the Garage Door Opener
    70
- Cup Holder
  71
- Coin Box
  72
- Floor Mat
  73
- Penlight
  73
- Luggage Stowage Precautions
  74
- Hood
  77
Exterior Equipment
77
- Trunk Lid
  78
- Trunk Lid Opener
  79
- Fuel Tank Cap
  80
- In Case the Opener Is Not Actuated
  81
- Moon Roof
  81
- Operating the Moon Roof from Outside the Vehicle
  82
- Front Seats
  85
Comfort Adjustment
85
- Front Seat Precautions
  85
- Seat Adjustment Precautions
  85
- Adjusting Front Seats
  86
- Adjusting Seat Position
  86
- Adjusting Seat Cushion Angle and Height
  87
- Adjusting Seatback Angle
  87
- Adjusting Lumbar Support
  88
- Front Seats (Power Type)
  88
- Head Restraints
  88
- Tilt and Telescopic Steering Wheel
  91
- Auto Tilt Away
  92
- Outside Rear View Mirrors
  92
  - Power Rear View Mirror Control
    93
  - Folding Rear View Mirrors
    94
- Inside Rear View Mirror
  94
- Seat Belt Precautions
  95
- Seat Belts
  95
- Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
  101
- Side Airbags
  102
- Child Restraint
  113
  - Child Restraint Precautions
    113
  - Child Restraint System
    113
  - Types of Child Restraint System
    115
  - Booster Seat
    116
  - Convertible Seat
    116
  - Infant Seat Installation
    116
  - Installation with 3−Point Type Seat Belt
    116
  - Convertible Seat Installation
    120
  - Booster Seat Installation
    124
  - Top Strap Anchors and Locations
    126
- Driving Position Memory System
  128
  - Setting a Driving Position
    128
  - Activating a Memorized Position
    129
  - Conditions for Memorized Position Activation
    129
  - Activating the System
    132
  - Cancelling the System
    132
  - Setting the System
    132
  - Theft Deterrent System
    132
  - Testing the System
    133
  - Theft Prevention Labels
    134
  - Air Conditioning and Audio
    135
  - Automatic Air Conditioning Controls
    136
  - If Manual Fan Speed Control Is Desired
    141
  - If Manual Switching of Air Intake Is Desired
    141
  - If Quick Heating or Cooling Is Desired
    141
  - If Manual On−Off of the Air Conditioning Is Desired
    142
  - To Remove Frost or Exterior Fog on the Windshield
    143
  - To Remove Interior Fog on the Windshield
    143
  - Windshield Defogging and Defrosting
    143
  - Air Filter
    144
  - Center Vents
    145
  - Operating Tips
    145
  - Side Vents
    145
  - Lower Vent
    146
  - Rear Vents
    146
  - Audio System
    147
  - Quick Reference for Your Audio System
    147
  - Turning the System on and off
    149
  - Using Your Audio System: some Basics
    149
  - Tone and Balance
    150
  - Automatic Sound Levelizer
    151
  - Your Cassette Player
    151
  - Your Radio Antenna
    151
  - Listening to the Radio
    152
  - Radio Operation
    152
  - Your Automatic Changer
    152
  - Presetting a Station
    153
  - Manual Tuning
    154
  - Preset Tuning
    154
  - Seek Tuning
    154
  - Selecting a Station
    154
  - Auto−Reverse Feature
    155
  - Cassette Tape Player Operation
    155
  - Playing a Cassette Tape
    155
  - Automatic Program Selection
    156
  - Manual Program Selection
    156
  - "SCAN" Button
    157
  - Compact Disc Player Operation
    158
  - Inserting Compact Discs
    158
  - Playing a Compact Disc
    160
  - Searching for a Desired Track
    161
  - Selecting a Desired Disc
    161
  - Fast Forward Button
    162
  - Searching for a Desired Disc
    162
  - Selecting a Desired Track
    162
  - Track Button
    162
  - Car Audio System Operating Hints
    163
  - If the Player Malfunctions
    163
  - Other Compact Disc Player Functions
    163
  - RPT Button
    163
  - Am
    164
  - Fm
    164
  - Radio Reception
    164
  - Station Swapping
    164
  - Caring for Your Compact Disc Player and Discs
    165
  - Use High−Quality Cassettes
    165
- Starting and Driving
  170
- Three−Way Catalytic Converter
  170
- Engine Exhaust Caution
  171
- Before Starting the Engine
  172
- Ignition Switch with Steering Lock
  172
- Parking Brake
  173
- Before Cranking
  174
- How to Start the Engine
  174
- Normal Starting Procedure
  174
- Automatic Transmission
  175
  - Normal Driving
    176
  - Using Engine Braking
    178
  - Using the ”3”, ”2” and ”L” Positions
    179
  - Backing up
    180
  - Parking
    180
  - Good Driving Practice
    181
  - Rocking Your Vehicle if Stuck
    181
- Electronic Throttle Control System
  182
  - If the ”ECT PWR” Indicator Light Flashes
    182
  - If You Cannot Shift the Selector Lever
    182
- Cruise Control
  183
  - Snow Mode
    183
  - Cancelling the Preset Speed
    184
  - Setting at a Desired Speed
    184
  - Turning on the System
    184
  - Resetting to a Faster Speed
    185
  - Resetting to a Slower Speed
    185
  - Resuming the Preset Speed
    185
  - Cruise Control Failure Warning
    186
- Electronically Modulated Air Suspension
  186
  - Vehicle Height Adjustment
    186
  - Malfunction Warning
    187
  - ”HIGH” Mode
    187
  - ”NORMAL” Mode
    187
- Traction Control System
  188
- "Slip Indicator Light
  189
- Vehicle Skid Control System
  189
- Brake System
  191
  - Anti−Lock Brake System
    192
  - Brake Pad Wear Limit Warning Message
    193
  - Drum−In−Disc Type Parking Brake System
    193
  - All Season Tires
    194
  - Summer Tires
    194
- Types of Tires
  194
- Break−In Period
  196
- Driving Tips
  196
- Operation in Foreign Countries
  196
- Tips for Driving in Various Conditions
  196
- Winter Driving Tips
  197
- Trailer Towing
  198
  - Use a Washer Fluid Containing an Antifreeze Solution
    198
  - Weight Limits
    198
  - Break−In Schedule
    201
  - Maintenance
    201
  - Tires
    201
  - Trailer Lights
    201
  - Trailer Towing Tips
    202
  - When Restarting out after Parking on a Slope
    203
- How to Save Fuel and Make Your Vehicle Last Longer
  204
  - In Case of an Emergency
    207
  - If the Engine Is Not Turning over or Is Turning over too Slowly
    208
  - If Your Engine Stalls While Driving
    208
  - If Your Vehicle will Not Start
    208
  - Simple Checks
    208
  - Jump Starting
    209
  - Starting a Flooded Engine
    209
  - Jump Starting Procedure
    210
  - If Steam Is Coming from Your Engine
    211
  - If Your Vehicle Overheats
    211
  - When the Engine Overheats
    211
  - If You Have a Flat Tire
    212
  - Tie down Points
    221
  - Using a Flat Bed Truck
    221
  - Emergency Towing
    223
  - Towing with a Sling Type Truck
    223
  - If You Cannot Shift Automatic Transmission Selector Lever
    224
  - If You Lose Your Keys or Lock Yourself out
    225
  - General Maintenance
    228
  - Maintenance Requirements
    228
  - Scheduled Maintenance
    228
  - Where to Go for Service?
    228
  - Tire Pressure
    229
  - Tire Surface
    229
  - Vehicle Exterior
    229
  - What about Do−It−Yourself Maintenance?
    229
  - Doors and Engine Hood
    230
  - Fluid Leaks
    230
  - Seats
    230
  - Vehicle Interior
    230
  - Engine Compartment
    231
  - Engine Oil Level
    231
  - Exhaust System
    231
  - Power Steering Fluid Level
    231
  - Does Your Vehicle Need Repairing?
    232
  - Service Procedures and Specifications
    233
- Introduction
  234
- Vehicle Identification
  234
- Engine Compartment Overview
  235
- Do−It−Yourself Service Precautions
  236
  - Checking the Engine Coolant Level
    237
  - Checking the Engine Oil Level
    237
- Parts and Tools
  237
  - Checking Battery Condition
    238
  - Checking Brake Fluid
    238
  - Checking Power Steering Fluid
    238
  - Checking the Cartridge Type Fuses
    238
- Engine
  240
- Specifications
  240
- Fuel
  242
  - Fuel Type
    242
  - Gasolines Containing Detergent Additives
    242
  - Octane Rating
    242
  - Gasolines Containing Alcohol
    243
  - Gasolines Containing MMT
    243
  - Gasolines Containing MTBE
    243
  - Improved Gasolines
    243
  - Engine Oil Consumption
    244
- Facts about Engine Oil Consumption
  244
  - Functions of Engine Oil
    244
  - Importance of Engine Oil Level Check
    244
- Checking the Engine Oil Level
  245
- Used Engine Oil
  245
  - Engine Oil Selection
    247
  - Oil Identification Marks
    247
- Checking the Engine Coolant Level
  248
- Engine Coolant Selection
  248
- Spark Plugs
  249
- Specifications
  252
- Checking Brake Fluid
  254
- Checking Power Steering Fluid
  255
- Checking Tire Pressure
  256
- Rotating Tires
  257
- Checking and Replacing Tires
  258
  - When to Replace Your Tires
    258
  - Temperature
    259
  - Traction
    259
  - Treadwear
    259
  - Uniform Tire Quality Grading
    259
- Installing Snow Tires and Chains
  260
  - Snow Tire Selection
    260
  - Tire Selection
    260
  - When to Use Snow Tires or Chains
    260
  - Chain Installation
    261
  - Tire Chain Selection
    261
- Aluminum Wheel Precautions
  262
- Replacing Wheels
  262
- Suspension and Chassis
  262
  - Wheel Selection
    262
  - Fuse Locations
    264
  - Fuses
    264
- Specifications
  264
- Checking Battery Condition
  268
  - Checking by the Hydrometer
    271
  - Maintenance Type Battery
    271
  - Non−Maintenance Type Battery
    271
  - Adding Distilled Water
    272
- Battery Recharging Precautions
  272
- Checking and Replacing the Blade Type Fuses
  273
- Checking the Cartridge Type Fuses
  275
- Adding Washer Fluid
  276
- Before Checking the Headlight Aim
  276
- Checking the Headlight Aim
  276
  - Adjusting the Vertical Aiming
    277
  - Adjusting the Horizontal Aiming
    278
  - Horizontal Movement Gauge
    278
  - Light Location
    279
- Replacing Light Bulbs
  279
- Dimensions and Weight
  284
- Specifications
  284
- Protecting Your Vehicle from Corrosion
  285
- Hand−Washing Your Lexus
  286
- Washing and Waxing
  286
  - Washing Your Lexus
    286
  - Aluminum Wheels
    287
- Cleaning the Interior
  288
- Automatic Car Wash
  287
- Waxing Your Lexus
  287
- Leather Interior
  288
- Carpets, Windows and Seat Belts
  289
- Synthetic Leather Areas
  289
- Reporting Safety Defects
  291

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