1994 Lexus LS400 display

STARTING AND DRIVING
With the brake pedal depressed, shift
while pressing the lock release button in
(The ignition switch must be in the “ON” position.)
Shift while pressing the lock
release button in
Shift without pressing
the button
Lock release button
To prevent misshifting
Parking, engine starting
and key removal position
Reverse position
Neutral position
Normal driving position
Position for engine braking
Position for stronger engine braking
than that in “2” position
Overdrive switch
For selecting either a three-speed
or four-speed transmission
ON position
(Shifting into overdrive possible)
OFF position
(Shifting into overdrive not possible)
Shift position indicator
Shows the selector lever position
Shift position is also displayed
on the instrument cluster
Driving pattern selector switch
For selecting a driving pattern suitable
to existing driving conditions
NORMAL position
for general driving
conditions
POWER position
for powerful acceleration
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AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

STARTING AND DRIVING
133 “HIGH” mode
The vehicle height switches between the following two vehicle
heights according to the driving conditions:
Vehicle height
Driving condition
NormalHigh-speed driving
HighLow and medium speed driving
The indicator light shows the vehicle height is high.
When you turn the ignition key to the “ON” position, the
indicator light will come on for 2 seconds.
(b) Height control ON / OFF switch
OnOff
This switch is located inside the tool storage section on the left
side of the trunk compartment. Sliding the switch to the OFF
position will turn off the height control system. When the switch
is turned off, the “HI” display plinks.
NOTICE:
Before jacking up, towing or hoisting the vehicle, always
turn the height control ON / OFF switch to OFF. If this is
not done, the vehicle height automatic adjustment
function will operate, causing imbalance of the vehicle
and contact of the bumper, etc. with the road surface.
(c) Malfunction warning
If the “HI” display blinks when the height control ON / OFF
switch is turned on, there is a malfunction in the Lexus ride
control system or height control system.

STARTING AND DRIVING
134If the “HI” display is blinking and you suspect a malfunction,
first check that the height control ON / OFF switch is actually
turned on.
If you then confirm that the switch is blinking in the malfunction
mode, have the system checked by your Lexus dealer at the
first opportunity.
TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM
The traction control system automatically controls
spinning of the rear wheels which may occur when
accelerating on slippery road surfaces, thus maintaining
vehicle stability and driving power to the rear wheels.
When you turn the ignition switch on, this system always
turns on. Leave the system on during ordinary driving so
that it can operate when needed. When traction control is
applied, the “TRAC” indicator / warning light blinks.
Vehicles without headlight cleaner
Vehicles with headlight cleaner
You can turn off the traction control system by pushing
the “TRAC-OFF-” switch. The “TRAC OFF”
indicator / warning light will then come on. Pushing the
“TRAC-OFF-” switch a second time turns the system back
on and extinguishes the “TRAC OFF” indicator / warning
light.
You may hear a slight clicking noise in the engine compartment
when the engine is started. This means that the traction control
system is in the self-check mode, and does not indicate
malfunction. When the traction control system is operating,
you may feel vibration of your vehicle, caused by operation of
the brakes. This indicates the system is functioning properly.
When getting the vehicle out of mud or new snow, etc. the
traction control system will operate to prevent the wheels from
spinning. Even though the accelerator pedal is fully depressed,
the engine speed will be restrained to a certain level.