1998 Lexus LS400 instrument panel

PICTORIAL INDEX
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INSTRUMENT PANEL
00L001-4

For detailed information, refer to the description given in each section.
PICTORIAL INDEX
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Page
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Engine coolant temperature gauge 34
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2 Tachometer 35
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3 Turn signal indicator light 24
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4 Headlight indicator light 22
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5 Headlight high beam indicator light 24
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6 Automatic transmission indicator lights 160
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7 Fuel gauge 34
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8 Low fuel level warning light 40
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9 Cruise control indicator light 168
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10 Height control indicator light 172
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11 Power mode indicator light 167
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12 Snow mode indicator light 167
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13 Antilock brake system warning light 39
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14 Vehicle skid control system off
indicator light 173
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15 Malfunction indicator lamp 39
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16 Slip indicator light 173
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17 Multi information display 41
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18 Odometer and trip meter 36
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19 Brake system warning light 37
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20 SRS warning light 38
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21 Open door warning light 39
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22 Driver’s seat belt reminder light 38
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23 Discharge warning light 39
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24 Instrument panel light control 46
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25 ODO/TRIP RESET button 36
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For detailed information, refer to the description given in each section.
PICTORIAL INDEX
xi
Page
1
Engine coolant temperature gauge 34
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2 Tachometer 35
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3 Turn signal indicator light 24
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4 Tail light indicator light 22
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5 Headlight high beam indicator light 24
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6 Automatic transmission indicator lights 160
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7 Fuel gauge 34
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8 Low fuel level warning light 40
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
9 Cruise control indicator light 168
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
10 Power mode indicator light 167
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
11 Snow mode indicator light 167
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12 Antilock brake system warning light 39
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13 Vehicle skid control system
off indicator light 173
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14 Malfunction indicator lamp 39
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15 Slip indicator light 173
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16 Multi information display 41
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17 Odometer and trip meter 36
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18 Brake system warning light 37
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19 SRS warning light 38
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20 Open door warning light 39
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21 Driver’s seat belt reminder light 38
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22 Discharge warning light 39
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23 Instrument panel light control 46
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24 ODO/TRIP RESET button 46
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00L013
00L014
High beam
Headlight flasherParking, tail, license plate,
side marker and instrument
panel lights turn on.
Headlights also turn on.
Automatic light control
00L013
00L013
Parking, tail, license plate,
side marker and instrument
panel lights turn on.
Headlights also turn on
at full intensity.
Automatic light controlParking, tail, license plate,
side marker and instrument
panel lights turn on.
Headlights also turn on.
Automatic light control
BASIC OPERATION QUICK REFERENCE
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4. HEADLIGHT AND TURN SIGNAL
SW
ITCH
HEADLIGHT SWITCH (FOR U.S.A.)
HEADLIGHT SWITCH (FOR CANADA)
With the ignition OFF
With the engine started and parking brake
released

SWITCHES
22
HEADLIGHT SWITCH
12L001
To turn the lights on, twist the knob on the end of the lever.
FIRST CLICKSTOP: Only the parking, tail, license plate, side
marker and instrument panel lights turn on.
SECOND CLICKSTOP: Headlights also turn on.
THIRD CLICKSTOP (”AUTO”): The headlights and all other
lights automatically turn on depending on the darkness of the
surroundings.*
Vehicles sold in U.S.A.: When the headlights are on, the headlight
indicator lights up in the instrument cluster.
Vehicles sold in Canada: When the tail lights are on, the tail light
indicator lights up in the instrument cluster.
Manually twist the knob to the second clickstop to turn on the
headlights if they are needed immediately when entering a dark
tunnel, parking structure, etc.
12L002
The automatic light control sensor is on top of the driver’s side
instrument panel.
Do not place anything on the instrument panel, and/or do not affix
anything on the windshield to block this sensor.
When the headlights come on, the lights automatically turn off about
30 seconds after any of the doors is opened and closed with the
ignition key turned to the ”ACC” or ”LOCK” position.** To turn
them on again, turn the ignition key to the ”ON” position, or turn the
headlight switch off and then twist the knob until the first or second
clickstop. If you are going to park for over one week, make sure the
headlight switch is off.
When the headlight switch is on with all the doors locked, pushing
the ”LOCK” button on the wireless remote control key turns off the
headlights.
NOTE: *The operating condition or sensitivity can be changed.
**The time before turning off the lights can be changed. Ask your
Lexus dealer for details.

SWITCHES
23 Daytime Running Light System (Canada only)
The headlights turn on when the parking brake is released with the
engine started, even with the light switch in the ”OFF” position.
They will not go off until the ignition switch is turned off.
To turn on the other exterior lights and instrument panel lights, twist
the knob to the first clickstop.
Under the daytime running light system, the headlights turn on at
reduced intensity. Twist the knob to the second clickstop to turn to
full intensity for driving at night.
When setting the knob to the third clickstop (”AUTO”), the
headlights will automatically adjust to full intensity and/or turn on
the other lights depending on the darkness of the surroundings.
Likewise, as the surroundings become brighter, the headlights will
turn to reduced intensity, ultimately turning off the other lights.
NOTICE
To prevent the battery from being discharged, do not leave the
lights on longer than necessary when the engine is not running.
Automatic headlight leveling system (Vehicles with
discharge headlight only)
As the headlight beam level is always maintained automatically at
the proper level in all loading conditions, your headlights do not
dazzle other road users.
If this system fails, the multi information display shows a message
”HEADLIGHT LEVELING”. If this occurs, have your vehicle
checked by Lexus dealer.

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INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
Gauges, meters and service reminder
indicators
Fuel gauge 34. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine coolant temperature gauge 34. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tachometer 35. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Odometer and trip meter 36. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers 36. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Multi information display 41. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Instrument panel light control 46. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

GAUGES, METERS AND SERVICE REMINDER INDICATORS
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W51 W51
When the fluid level in the tank becomes nearly empty, the above
message appears, the reminder light comes on and the warning
tone sounds.
Fill the tank as soon as possible.
W53 W53
When there is a problem somewhere in the automatic headlight
leveling system, the above message appears, the reminder light
comes on and the warning tone sounds.
If this message appears, have your vehicle checked by your Lexus
dealer.
INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHT
CONTROL
13L005
To adjust the brightness of the instrument panel lights, turn the
knob.