1996 Lexus LS400 parking brake

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ODOMETER AND TRIP METER
This meter displays the odometer and two trip meters.
To change the mode indication, push the ªODO/TRIPº
button.
The odometer records the total distance the vehicle has
been driven. The twin trip meter records two different
distances independently.
For example, you can use one meter to calculate the fuel
economy and the other to measure the distance on each trip.
To change the trip meter indication from one trip to the
other, push the ªODO/TRIPº button. To set the A trip
meter to zero, display the A meter reading, then push
the ªRESETº button. The same applies for the B trip
meter.
The data of trip meters will be cancelled if the electrical
power source is disconnected.
SERVICE REMINDER INDICATORS
AND WARNING BUZZERS
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)If parking brake is off,
stop and check.
Take vehicle to Lexus
dealer.
Fasten seat belts.
Stop and check. Take vehicle to Lexus
dealer immediately.

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(f)
(g)
(h)
(i)
(j)
(k)
(l)
(m)Stop and check.
Add engine oil.
Take vehicle to Lexus
dealer.
Take vehicle to Lexus
dealer.
Take vehicle to Lexus
dealer. Close all doors.
Replace bulb.
Add washer fluid.(n) Low fuel level Fill up tank.
warning light
(o) Key reminder buzzer Remove key.
(a) Brake System Warning Light
This light has the following two functions:
Parking brake reminder
If this light is on, make sure the parking brake is fully
released. The light should go off.
Low brake fluid level warning
If this light comes on and stays on while you are driving, slow
down and pull off the road. Then stop the vehicle carefully.
Remember that stopping distance and pedal effort may be
increased. There may be a problem somewhere in the brake
system. Check the fluid level of the see±through reservoir.
To make sure the parking brake has not caused the warning
light to come on, check to see that the parking brake is fully
released.
If the brake fluid level is low...
At a safe place, test your brakes by starting and stopping.
If you judge that the brakes still work adequately, drive
cautiously to your nearest dealer or shop for repairs.
If the brakes are not working, have the vehicle towed in for
repairs. (For towing information, see page 170.)

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How to check all the service reminder
indicators
(except the low fuel level warning light):
1. Apply the parking brake.
2. Open the door.
The following service reminder indicator should come on. It
goes off when you close the door completely.
3. Turn the ignition key to ªACCº.
The following service reminder indicators should come on.
It goes off after 6 seconds.
4. Turn the ignition key to ªONº.
The following service reminder indicators should come on.
The following service reminder indicators go off after 3
seconds.
5. Turn the ignition key to ªSTARTº.
The following service reminder indicators should come on.
If any service reminder indicator or warning buzzer does not
function, either the bulb is burned out or circuit is in need of
repair. Have it checked by your Lexus dealer as soon as
possible.