1998 Lexus LS400 roof

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PICTORIAL INDEX
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EXTERIOR VIEW
Page
1 Rear window defogger 27
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2 Trunk lid 63
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3 Fuel filler door 65
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4 Hood 62
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5 Headlight 22, 264
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6 Moon roof 66
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7 Windshield wiper and
washer 25, 261
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8 Outside rear view mirror 77
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9 Door 18
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10 Tire and wheel 241
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For detailed information, refer to the
description given in each section.

KEYS AND DOORS
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Operating the windows and moon roof
The windows and moon roof can be operated using a wireless key
from outside the vehicle.*
NOTE: *The windows can be set inoperative. The moon roof can
be set to slide open, tilt up or inoperative. Ask your Lexus dealer
for details.
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Push the ”UNLOCK” button until the windows and moon roof start
to move. When you release the button, the windows and moon roof
stop operating.
For vehicles sold in U.S.A.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1)
This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this
device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.This equipment has been tested and found to comply with
the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of
the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and
can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more
of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and
receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different
from that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio / TV
technician for help.

GAUGES, METERS AND SERVICE REMINDER INDICATORS
45 If you continue driving with any door or trunk open, the reminder
light starts flashing and the warning tone sounds to remind you to
close the door or trunk.
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If the driver’s door is opened with the ignition switch turned off
and the moon roof opened, the above message appears and the
reminder light flashes.
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In the following cases, the warning message appears and the
reminder light next to the warning message and the ”VSC OFF”
indicator light come on. And the warning tone also sounds.
(a) After the removal of the battery terminals (See ”Initial
adjustment of vehicle skid control system” on page 175.)
(b) If the vehicle skid control system malfunctions
If the above message appears for the cause of (b), have your vehicle
checked by your Lexus dealer as soon as possible.
Although the above message appears, you can continue your normal
driving, but without the vehicle skid control system function.
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In the following cases, the above message appears, the reminder
light comes on and the warning tone sounds.
When the headlight switch is turned to the first or second
clickstop with one or more of tail light bulbs burned out.
When the brake pedal is held down with one or more of stop light
bulbs burned out.
Have defective bulbs replaced as soon as possible.
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When the engine oil level is too low, the above message appears,
the reminder light comes on and the warning tone sounds.
Add oil as soon as possible. (For instructions, see ”Checking the
engine oil level” on page 230.)
NOTICE
Continued engine operation with low engine oil will damage the
engine.

SECTION 1 5
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INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
Exterior equipment
Hood 62. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Trunk lid 63. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel tank cap 65. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Moon roof 66. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

EXTERIOR EQUIPMENT
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CAUTION
Make sure the cap is tightened securely to prevent fuel
spillage in case of an accident.
Use only a genuine Lexus fuel tank cap for replacement. It
has a builtin check valve to reduce fuel tank vacuum.
In case the opener is not actuated
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Pull the manual lever toward the back.
This is used in case the fuel filler door cannot be opened due to a
discharged battery or other trouble.
MOON ROOF
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Open 2
Close
To slide open the moon roof, push the switch toward the back for
about 1 second. The moon roof will fully open. To stop partway,
push the same switch or push the ”TILT” switch.
The sun shade can be opened or closed manually. However, if you
open the moon roof, the sun shade will be opened with the moon
roof.
To close the moon roof, push the switch toward the front for
about 1 second. The moon roof will fully close. To stop partway,
push the same switch or push the ”TILT” switch.

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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.

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CAUTION
To avoid serious personal injury, you must do the following.
While the vehicle is moving, always keep the head, hands
and other parts of the body of all occupants away from the
roof opening. Otherwise, you could be seriously injured if
the vehicle stops suddenly or if the vehicle is involved in an
accident.
Always make sure nobody places his/her head, hands and
other parts of the body in the roof opening before you close
the roof. If someone’s neck, head or hands gets caught in
the closing roof, it could result in a serious injury. When
anyone closes the roof, first make sure it is safe to do so.
Never leave small children alone in the vehicle, especially
with the ignition key still inserted. They could use the moon
roof switches and get trapped in the roof opening.
Unattended children can become involved in serious
accidents.
Never sit on top of the vehicle around the roof opening.

MAINTENANCE
214Your copy of the repair order is proof that all required maintenance
has been performed for warranty coverage. And if any problems
should arise with your vehicle while under warranty, your Lexus
dealer will promptly take care of it. Again, be sure to keep a copy
of the repair order for any service performed on your Lexus.
What about doityourself maintenance?
Many of the maintenance items are easy to do yourself, if you have
a little mechanical ability and a few basic automotive tools. Simple
instructions for how to perform them are presented in Section 6.
If you are a skilled doityourself mechanic, the Lexus service
manuals are recommended. Please be aware that doityourself
maintenance can affect your warranty coverage. See your Owner’s
Guide, Owner’s Manual Supplement or Warranty Booklet for the
details.
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
Listed below are the general maintenance items that should be
performed at the intervals specified. It is recommended that any
problem you notice be brought to the attention of your Lexus dealer
or qualified service shop for their advice.
CAUTION
Make these checks only where adequate ventilation can be
obtained if you run the engine.
Vehicle exterior
Items listed below should be performed from time to time, unless
otherwise specified.
Tire pressure
Check the pressure with a gauge every two weeks, or at least once
a month and adjust as shown on the tire pressure label. See page 241
for additional information.
Tire surface
Check the tires carefully for cuts, damage or excessive wear. See
page 243 for additional information.
Wheel nuts
When checking the tires, make sure to check the nuts for looseness.
Tighten them if necessary.