1998 Lexus LS400 lock

EXTERIOR EQUIPMENT
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Tilt up 2
Lower
To tilt up the rear end of the moon roof fully, push the switch on
the rear side or on the front side to lower it.
To operate the moon roof, the ignition key must be in the ”ON”
position.
Key off operation: Even if the ignition key is turned to the ”ACC”
or ”LOCK” position, the moon roof can be operated until any of the
doors is opened (or for about 45 seconds).
Operating the moon roof from outside the vehicle
The moon roof can be closed or opened using an ignition key.*
Insert the ignition key into the key hole on the driver’s door.
To close the moon roof: Turn the key in the locking direction and
hold it for a few seconds.To open the moon roof: Turn the key in the unlocking direction and
hold it for a few seconds.
NOTE: *This feature can be set inoperative, or sliding open or
tilting up can be selected. Ask your Lexus dealer for details.
Jam protection function
During closing operation, the moon roof stops and is open if
something gets caught into the roof opening.
If an impact is given to the moon roof, this function may work
without anything caught.
CAUTION
Never try jamming any part of your body to make the jam
protection function work intentionally.
The jam protection function may not work when something
gets caught just before the moon roof fully closed.

COMFORT ADJUSTMENT
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To move the head restraint forward or rearward, pull or push on
the top.
The head restraint is most effective when it is close to your head.
Therefore, using a cushion on the seatback is not recommended.
CAUTION
Adjust the top of the head restraint so that it is closest to the
top of your ears.
Front and outside rear seats (manual type)
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To raise the head restraint, pull it up. To lower it, press the lock
release button and push the head restraint down. To move the
head restraint forward or rearward, pull or push on the top.
The head restraint is most effective when it is close to your head.
Therefore, using a cushion on the seatback is not recommended.

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CAUTION
Adjust the top of the head restraint so that it is closest to the
top of your ears.
After adjusting the head restraint, make sure it is locked in
position.
Do not drive with the head restraints removed.
Center rear seat
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To move the head restraint forward, pull on the top.
Pulling the top of the head restraint forward as far as it can go will
return it to the original position.
CAUTION
After adjusting the head restraint, make sure it is locked in
position.

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Power rear view mirror control
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Master switch 2
Control switch
To adjust the power rear view mirror, first place the master
switch at ”L” (left) or ”R” (right), and push the control switch
on the desired side.
If the engine is not running, the key must be in the ”ACC” position
for operation of the power rear view mirror.When you are backing up, you can adjust the mirror on the
passenger’s side down quickly in the following procedure.
1. Put the selector lever in the ”R” position.
2. Place the master switch at ”L” (left).
The mirror returns to the previous position by any of the
following operations.
Put the selector lever in a position other than ”R”.
Place the master switch in a position other than the present
setting.
Turn the ignition key to the ”LOCK” position.
However, the passenger’s side mirror remains down when shifting
between ”R” and ”D”repeatedly (i.e., when putting your vehicle into
the garage) within 2 minutes after the mirror is adjusted down.
NOTICE
If ice should jam the mirror, do not operate the control or scrape
the mirror face. Use a spray deicer to free the mirror.

COMFORT ADJUSTMENT
81 Keep the belts clean and dry. If they need cleaning, use a
mild soap solution or lukewarm water. Never use bleach,
dye, or abrasive cleaners they may severely weaken the
belts.
Replace the belt assembly (including bolts) if it has been
used in a severe impact. The entire assembly should be
replaced even if damage is not obvious.
Front seat belt buckle illumination
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Opening the driver’s door lights up the driver’s seat belt buckle
for easy use. The same applies for the front passenger’s door and
seat belt buckle.
The light remains on for 15 seconds after the door is closed, but goes
off immediately when all doors are locked.
Fastening front and rear seat belts
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Adjust the seat as needed and sit up straight and well back in the
seat. To fasten your belt, pull it out of the retractor and insert the
tab into the buckle.
You will hear a click when the tab locks into the buckle.
The seat belt length automatically adjusts to your size and the seat
position.
The retractor will lock the belt during a sudden stop or on impact.
It also may lock if you lean forward too quickly. A slow, easy motion
will allow the belt to extend, and you can move around freely.

COMFORT ADJUSTMENT
82When a passenger’s shoulder belt is completely extended and is then
retracted even slightly, the belt is locked in that position and cannot
be extended. This feature is used to hold the child restraint system
securely. (For details, see ”Child restraint” on page 98.) To free the
belt again, fully retract the belt and then pull the belt out once more.
If the seat belt cannot be pulled out of the retractor, firmly pull the
belt and release it. You will then be able to smoothly pull the belt out
of the retractor.
CAUTION
After inserting the tab, make sure the tab and buckle are
locked and that the belt is not twisted.
Do not insert coins, clips, etc. in the buckle as this may
prevent you from properly latching the tab and buckle.
If the seat belt does not function normally, immediately
contact your Lexus dealer. Do not use the seat until the seat
belt is fixed. It cannot protect an adult occupant or your
child from injury.
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Adjust the position of the lap and shoulder belts.
1
Position the lap belt as low as possible on your hips not on
your waist.
2
Adjust it to a snug fit by pulling the shoulder portion upward
through the latch plate.
CAUTION
Highpositioned lap belts and loosefitting belts both could
cause severe injuries due to sliding under the lap belt
during a collision or other unintended result. Keep the lap
belt positioned as low on hip as possible.
For your safety, do not place the shoulder belt under your
arm.

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Front seat belts only
Adjust the shoulder anchor position to your size.
Manual type: To raise the anchor position, push the anchor up. To
lower the anchor position, support the anchor while you push the
lock release button then slide the anchor down. After adjustment,
make sure the anchor is locked in position.
CAUTION
Always make sure the shoulder belt is positioned across the
center of your shoulder. The belt should be kept away from
your neck, but not falling off your shoulder. Failure to do so
could reduce the amount of protection in an accident and
cause severe injuries in a collision.
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Front seat belts only
Power type: To adjust the shoulder anchor position, press the upper
or lower part of the control switch located on the door. When the
switch is released, the shoulder anchor will stop at that position.
CAUTION
Always make sure the shoulder belt is positioned across the
center of your shoulder. The belt should be kept away from
your neck, but not falling off your shoulder. Failure to do so
could reduce the amount of protection in an accident and
cause severe injuries in a collision.

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To connect the extender to the seat belt, insert the tab into the
seat belt buckle so that the ”PRESS” signs on the buckle release
buttons of the extender and the seat belt are both facing outward
as shown.
You will hear a click when the tab locks into the buckle.
When releasing the seat belt, press on the buckle release button on
the extender, not on the seat belt. This helps prevent damage to the
vehicle interior and extender itself.
When not in use, remove the extender and store in the vehicle for
future use.
CAUTION
After inserting the tab, make sure the tab and buckle are
locked and that the belt is not twisted.
Do not insert coins, clips, etc. in the buckle as this may
prevent you from properly latching the tab and buckle.
If the seat belt does not function normally, immediately
contact your Lexus dealer. Do not use the seat until the seat
belt is fixed. It cannot protect an adult occupant or your
child from injury.