1998 Lexus LS400 instrument panel

INTERIOR EQUIPMENT
59
14L036
CAUTION
Make sure the floor mat is properly placed on the floor carpet.
If the floor mat slips and interferes with the movement of the
pedals during driving, it may cause an accident.
LUGGAGE STOWAGE
PRECAUTIONS
When stowing luggage or cargo in the vehicle, observe the
following:
Put luggage or cargo in the trunk when at all possible. Be sure all
items are secured in place.
Be careful to keep the vehicle level. Placing the weight as far
forward as possible helps maintain vehicle balance.
For better fuel economy, do not carry unnecessary weight.
CAUTION
Do not place anything on the filler panel behind the rear
seatback. Such items may be thrown about and possibly
injure people in the vehicle during sudden braking or an
accident.
Do not drive with objects left on top of the instrument
panel. They may interfere with the driver’s field of view.
Or they may move during sharp vehicle acceleration or
turning, and impair the driver’s control of the vehicle. In
an accident they may injure the vehicle occupants.

EXTERIOR EQUIPMENT
62
HOOD
15L001
To open the hood, pull the hood lock release lever under the
instrument panel. The hood will spring up slightly.
15L002-3
Insert your fingers under the hood, push up the auxiliary catch
lever and lift the hood.Before closing the hood, check to see that you have not forgotten any
tools, rags, etc. Then lower the hood and make sure it locks.
CAUTION
Before driving, be sure that the hood is securely locked.
Otherwise, the hood may open unexpectedly while driving and
an accident may occur.

EXTERIOR EQUIPMENT
65
FUEL TANK CAP
15L006
1. To open the fuel filler door, pull the lever under the
instrument panel.
When refueling, turn off the engine.
CAUTION
Do not smoke, cause sparks or allow open flames when
refuelling. The fumes are flammable.
When opening the cap, do not remove the cap quickly. In
hot weather, fuel under pressure could cause injury by
spraying out of the filler neck if the cap is suddenly
removed.
15L007-1
2. To remove the fuel tank cap, turn the cap slowly
counterclockwise, then pause slightly before removing it. The
removed cap can be stored on the back side of the fuel filler door.
It is not unusual to hear a slight swoosh when the cap is opened.
When installing the cap, turn the cap clockwise until you hear a click.
If the cap is not tightened securely, the malfunction indicator lamp
comes on. Make sure the cap is tightened securely.
The indicator lamp goes off after driving several times. If the
indicator lamp does not go off, contact your Lexus dealer as soon as
possible.

COMFORT ADJUSTMENT
70
FRONT SEATS
Front seat precautions
CAUTION
The SRS side airbags are installed in the driver and front
passenger seats. Observe the following precautions.
Do not lean over the front door when the vehicle is in use.
The side airbag inflates with considerable speed and force;
you may be killed or severely injured.
Do not modify or replace the seats or the surface of the seats
with side airbags. Such changes may disable the system, or
cause the side airbags to inflate, resulting in death or
serious injury. Consult your Lexus dealer.
Do not use accessories for the seats which cover the parts
where the side airbags should inflate. Such accessories may
prevent the side airbags from activating correctly, causing
death or serious injury.
Seat adjustment precautions
Adjust the driver’s seat so that the foot pedals, steering wheel and
instrument panel controls are within easy reach of the driver.
CAUTION
Do not adjust the seat while the vehicle is moving as the seat
may unexpectedly move and cause the driver to lose control
of the vehicle.
Be careful not to hit the seat against a passenger, luggage or
the rear seat.
NOTICE
Do not operate the control switch in more than one dimension
at a time. It may cause electrical overload.

AIR CONDITIONING AND AUDIO
125
21L005-2
Driver side setting
Passenger side setting
Mixed settingSETTING OPERATION manual control
If manual air flow selection is desired
21L006-3
The outlets from which air is delivered can be selected manually by
pushing the button. The function of each mode is as follows:
1
Panel Air flows mainly from the instrument panel vents.
2
Bilevel Air flows from both the floor vents and the
instrument panel vents.
3
Floor Air flows mainly from the floor vents.
4
Floor/Windshield Air flows mainly from the floor vents and
windshield vents.

INTRODUCTION
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VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION
61L002
The vehicle identification number (VIN) is the legal identifier for
your vehicle. This number is on the left top of the instrument
panel and can be seen through the windshield from outside.
This is the primary identification number for your Lexus. It is used
in registering the ownership of your vehicle.
61L003
The vehicle identification number (VIN) is also on the Certification
Label.
61L0042
The engine number is stamped on the engine block as shown.

ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS
249
SPECIFICATIONS
FUSE LOCATIONS
64L0061
1
Engine compartment
2
Driver’s side instrument panel FUSES
64L0071
Driver’s side instrument panel

ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS
251
No.FUSEAMPERECIRCUIT
1 TURN7.5Turn signal lights
2 WIPER20Windshield wipers
3 HEATER10
Air conditioning system,
Rear window defogger, Multiport
fuel injection system/sequential
multiport fuel injection system
4 FR FOG15Fog lights
5 ECUIG10Power steering control system,
Charging system,
Vehicle skid control system
6 PWRIG15
Automatic headlight leveling
system, Moon roof,
Headlight cleaner,
Power seat switch,
Tilt and telescopic steering, Shift
lock system
7 GAUGE10
Gauges and meters, service
reminder indicators and warning
buzzers,
Backup lights,
Vehicle skid control system,
Multiport fuel injection
system/sequential multiport fuel
injection system, Automatic
transmission system
8 IGN10SRS, Multiport fuel injection
system/sequential multiport fuel
injection system
9 RR FOG7.5No circuit
10 FUEL OPN10Fuel opener system
No.FUSEAMPERECIRCUIT
11 RR CIG15Rear cigarette lighter,
Power outlet
12 FR CIG15Front cigarette lighter, SRS
13 A/C7.5Air conditioning system
14 P RR
DOOR20Rear door lock,
Rear power window
15 STOP LP25Stop lights,
High mounted stop light
16 RADIO
NO.215
Audio system,
Outside rear view mirror,
Shift lock system,
Air conditioning system
17 PANEL7.5Instrument panel lights,
Air conditioning system, Glovebox
light, Audio system
18 STARTER7.5
Starting system,
Automatic transmission system,
Multiport fuel injection
system/sequential multiport fuel
injection system
19 TAIL7.5Tail lights, Side marker lights,
License plate lights
20 STOPS7.5
Shift lock system,
Height control system, Antilock
brake system,
Vehicle skid control system
21 RR S/HTR15No circuit
22 WASHER20Windshield washer