Table Of Contents - Lexus LS400 Owner's Manual

Table of Contents

Introduction3
Scrapping Of Your Lexus3
Spark Ignition System Of Your Lexus3
Table Of Contents4
Index5
Gas Station Information5
Quick Index5
Safety Symbol5
Instrument Panel7
Pictorial Index8
Instrument Cluster9
Seat And Steering Wheel13
Exterior View14
Basic Operation16
Driver's Seat17
Power Head Restraint Type17
Manual Head Restraint Type17
Steering Wheel18
Tilt Steering Wheel18
Telescopic Steering Wheel18
Automatic Transmission19
Selector Lever Position19
Operation Of Selector Lever19
Headlight And Turn Signal Switch20
Wiper Switch21
Turn Signal Switch21
Instruments And Controls22
Keys And Doors23
Engine Immobiliser System25
Wireless Remote Control26
For Vehicles Sold In Canada26
Locking/Unlocking The Doors27
Unlocking The Trunk Lid29
Sounding An Alarm29
Operating The Windows And Moon Roof30
Replacing The Battery31
Locking With Key33
Locking With Inside Lock Button33
Doors33
Locking With Power Door Lock Switch34
Locking With Rear Door Child−Protector34
Headlight Switch37
Switches37
Daytime Running Light System (Canada Only)38
Automatic Headlight Leveling System38
Headlight Dimmer And Turn Signal Switch39
Fog Light Switch40
Windshield Wiper And Washer Switch40
Headlight Cleaner Switch42
Rear Window And Outside Rear View Mirror Defogger Switch42
Power Window Switches43
Operating The Switches44
Operating The Window Lock Switch44
Operating The Windows From Outside The Vehicle45
Jam Protection Function45
To Close The Windows45
To Open The Windows45
Emergency Flasher Switch46
Seat Heater Switches47
Fuel Gauge49
Gauges, Meters And Service Reminder Indicators49
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge49
Tachometer50
Odometer And Trip Meter51
Service Reminder Indicators And Warning Buzzers51
Brake System Warning Light52
Parking Brake Reminder52
Low Brake Fluid Level Warning52
If The Brake Fluid Level Is Low52
Srs Warning Light53
Driver's Seat Belt Reminder Light and Buzzer53
Front Passenger's Seat Belt Reminder Light53
Discharge Warning Light54
Malfunction Indicator Lamp54
"ABS" Warning Light54
Open Door Warning Light54
Low Fuel Level Warning Light55
Key Reminder Buzzer55
How To Check All The Service Reminder Indicators55
Multi Information Display56
Cruise Information57
Available Driving Distance57
Average Fuel Consumption57
Current Fuel Consumption58
Elapsed Time58
Average Vehicle Speed58
Average Fuel Consumption After Being Refueled58
Warning Messages59
Reminder Light59
Instrument Panel Light Control61
Low Washer Fluid61
Headlight Leveling61
Vanity Mirrors63
Sun Visors63
Interior Equipment63
Interior Lights64
Front64
Rear64
Personal Lights65
Ignition Switch Light65
Clock66
Outside Temperature Display66
Cigarette Lighter And Ashtray67
Front Cigarette Lighter And Ashtray67
Rear Cigarette Lighter And Ashtray67
Power Outlet68
Glovebox69
Garage Door Opener69
Erasing The Garage Door Opener Memory70
Operating The Garage Door Opener70
Cup Holder71
Coin Box72
Penlight73
Floor Mat73
Luggage Stowage Precautions74
Hood77
Exterior Equipment77
Trunk Lid78
Trunk Lid Opener79
Fuel Tank Cap80
Moon Roof81
In Case The Opener Is Not Actuated81
Operating The Moon Roof From Outside The Vehicle82
Front Seats85
Front Seat Precautions85
Seat Adjustment Precautions85
Comfort Adjustment85
Adjusting Front Seats86
Adjusting Seat Position86
Adjusting Seatback Angle87
Adjusting Seat Cushion Angle And Height87
Head Restraints88
Adjusting Lumbar Support88
Front Seats (Power Type)88
Front And Outside Rear Seats (Manual Type)89
Center Rear Seat90
Tilt And Telescopic Steering Wheel91
Adjustment Of Steering Wheel Tilt91
Adjustment Of Telescopic Steering Column91
Outside Rear View Mirrors92
Auto Tilt Away92
Power Rear View Mirror Control93
Inside Rear View Mirror94
Folding Rear View Mirrors94
Seat Belts95
Seat Belt Precautions95
Fastening Front And Rear Seat Belts96
Front Seat Belt Buckle Illumination96
Seat Belt Extender99
Supplemental Restraint System (Srs)101
Driver And Front Passenger Airbags101
Seat Belt Pretensioners101
Side Airbags102
Child Restraint113
Child Restraint Precautions113
Child Restraint System113
Types Of Child Restraint System115
Installation With 3−Point Type Seat Belt116
Infant Seat Installation116
Booster Seat116
Convertible Seat116
Convertible Seat Installation120
Booster Seat Installation124
Top Strap Anchors And Locations126
Driving Position Memory System128
Setting A Driving Position128
Activating A Memorized Position129
Conditions For Memorized Position Activation129
Theft Deterrent System132
Cancelling The System132
Setting The System132
Activating The System132
Testing The System133
Theft Prevention Labels134
Air Conditioning And Audio135
Automatic Air Conditioning Controls136
If Quick Heating Or Cooling Is Desired141
If Manual Fan Speed Control Is Desired141
If Manual Switching Of Air Intake Is Desired141
If Manual On−Off Of The Air Conditioning Is Desired142
Windshield Defogging And Defrosting143
To Remove Interior Fog On The Windshield143
To Remove Frost Or Exterior Fog On The Windshield143
Air Filter144
Operating Tips145
Center Vents145
Side Vents145
Lower Vent146
Rear Vents146
Audio System147
Quick Reference For Your Audio System147
Using Your Audio System: Some Basics149
Turning The System On And Off149
Tone And Balance150
Automatic Sound Levelizer151
Your Radio Antenna151
Your Cassette Player151
Your Automatic Changer152
Radio Operation152
Listening To The Radio152
Presetting A Station153
Selecting A Station154
Preset Tuning154
Manual Tuning154
Seek Tuning154
Cassette Tape Player Operation155
Playing A Cassette Tape155
Auto−Reverse Feature155
Manual Program Selection156
Automatic Program Selection156
"Scan" Button157
Compact Disc Player Operation158
Inserting Compact Discs158
Playing A Compact Disc160
Selecting A Desired Disc161
Searching For A Desired Track161
Searching For A Desired Disc162
Selecting A Desired Track162
Track Button162
Fast Forward Button162
Other Compact Disc Player Functions163
If The Player Malfunctions163
Car Audio System Operating Hints163
Rpt Button163
Radio Reception164
Fm164
Am164
Station Swapping164
Caring For Your Compact Disc Player And Discs165
Use High−Quality Cassettes165
Three−Way Catalytic Converter170
Starting And Driving170
Engine Exhaust Caution171
Before Starting The Engine172
Ignition Switch With Steering Lock172
Parking Brake173
How To Start The Engine174
Before Cranking174
Normal Starting Procedure174
Normal Driving176
Using Engine Braking178
Using the "3", "2" and "L" Positions179
Backing Up180
Parking180
Good Driving Practice181
Rocking Your Vehicle If Stuck181
Electronic Throttle Control System182
If You Cannot Shift The Selector Lever182
If the "ECT PWR" Indicator Light Flashes182
Cruise Control183
Snow Mode183
Turning On The System184
Setting At A Desired Speed184
Cancelling The Preset Speed184
Resetting To A Faster Speed185
Resetting To A Slower Speed185
Resuming The Preset Speed185
Electronically Modulated Air Suspension186
Cruise Control Failure Warning186
Vehicle Height Adjustment186
"NORMAL" Mode187
"HIGH" Mode187
Malfunction Warning187
Traction Control System188
Vehicle Skid Control System189
"Slip Indicator Light189
Vehicle Skid Control Failure Warning190
Initial Adjustment Of Vehicle Skid Control System190
Brake System191
Brake Booster191
Anti−Lock Brake System192
Drum−In−Disc Type Parking Brake System193
Brake Pad Wear Limit Warning Message193
Types Of Tires194
Summer Tires194
All Season Tires194
Break−In Period196
Operation In Foreign Countries196
Tips For Driving In Various Conditions196
Driving Tips196
Winter Driving Tips197
Trailer Towing198
Use A Washer Fluid Containing An Antifreeze Solution198
Weight Limits198
Tires201
Trailer Lights201
Break−In Schedule201
Maintenance201
Trailer Towing Tips202
When Restarting Out After Parking On A Slope203
How To Save Fuel And Make Your Vehicle Last Longer204
In Case Of An Emergency207
If Your Engine Stalls While Driving208
If Your Vehicle Will Not Start208
Simple Checks208
If The Engine Is Not Turning Over Or Is Turning Over Too Slowly208
Starting A Flooded Engine209
Jump Starting209
Jump Starting Procedure210
If Your Vehicle Overheats211
When The Engine Overheats211
If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine211
If You Have A Flat Tire212
Using A Flat Bed Truck221
Tie Down Points221
Towing With A Sling Type Truck223
Emergency Towing223
If You Cannot Shift Automatic Transmission Selector Lever224
If You Lose Your Keys Or Lock Yourself Out225
Maintenance Requirements228
General Maintenance228
Scheduled Maintenance228
Where To Go For Service?228
What About Do−It−Yourself Maintenance?229
Vehicle Exterior229
Tire Pressure229
Tire Surface229
Fluid Leaks230
Doors And Engine Hood230
Vehicle Interior230
Seats230
Engine Compartment231
Engine Oil Level231
Power Steering Fluid Level231
Exhaust System231
Does Your Vehicle Need Repairing?232
Service Procedures And Specifications233
Vehicle Identification234
Engine Compartment Overview235
Do−It−Yourself Service Precautions236
Parts And Tools237
Checking The Engine Oil Level237
Checking The Engine Coolant Level237
Checking Brake Fluid238
Checking Power Steering Fluid238
Checking Battery Condition238
Checking The Cartridge Type Fuses238
Specifications240
Engine240
Fuel242
Fuel Type242
Octane Rating242
Gasolines Containing Detergent Additives242
Improved Gasolines243
Gasolines Containing Mtbe243
Gasolines Containing Mmt243
Gasolines Containing Alcohol243
Facts About Engine Oil Consumption244
Functions Of Engine Oil244
Engine Oil Consumption244
Importance Of Engine Oil Level Check244
Used Engine Oil245
Engine Oil Selection247
Oil Identification Marks247
Engine Coolant Selection248
Spark Plugs249
Checking Tire Pressure256
Rotating Tires257
Checking And Replacing Tires258
When To Replace Your Tires258
Uniform Tire Quality Grading259
Treadwear259
Traction259
Temperature259
Installing Snow Tires And Chains260
Tire Selection260
When To Use Snow Tires Or Chains260
Snow Tire Selection260
Tire Chain Selection261
Chain Installation261
Replacing Wheels262
Aluminum Wheel Precautions262
Suspension And Chassis262
Wheel Selection262
Fuse Locations264
Fuses264
Maintenance Type Battery271
Non−Maintenance Type Battery271
Checking By The Hydrometer271
Battery Recharging Precautions272
Adding Distilled Water272
Checking And Replacing The Blade Type Fuses273
Adding Washer Fluid276
Checking The Headlight Aim276
Before Checking The Headlight Aim276
Adjusting The Vertical Aiming277
Adjusting The Horizontal Aiming278
Horizontal Movement Gauge278
Replacing Light Bulbs279
Light Location279
Dimensions And Weight284
Protecting Your Vehicle From Corrosion285
Washing And Waxing286
Washing Your Lexus286
Hand−Washing Your Lexus286
Automatic Car Wash287
Waxing Your Lexus287
Aluminum Wheels287
Cleaning The Interior288
Leather Interior288
Synthetic Leather Areas289
Carpets, Windows And Seat Belts289
Reporting Safety Defects291