1998 Lexus LS400 steering wheel adjustment

COMFORT ADJUSTMENT
95
16L179
Do not attach a cup holder or any other device on or around
the door. When the side airbag inflates, the cup holder or
any other device will be thrown with great force, or the side
airbag may not activate correctly, resulting in death or
serious injury. Likewise, the driver and front passenger
should not hold things in their arms or on their knees.
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.
Do not modify or remove any wiring. Do not modify,
remove, strike or open any components, such as the
steering wheel column cover, front passenger airbag cover,
front seats, airbag sensor assembly or seat belt assemblies.
Doing any of these may cause sudden SRS operation or
disable the system, which could result in death or serious
injury.
Do not modify or replace the seats or surface of the front
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.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or
serious injuries.

COMFORT ADJUSTMENT
96
NOTICE
Do not perform any of the following changes without consulting
your Lexus dealer. Such changes can interfere with proper
operation of the SRS in some cases.
Installation of electronic items such as a mobile twoway
radio, cassette tape player or compact disc player.
Modification of the suspension system.
Modification of the front end structure and side structure of
the passenger compartment.
Attachment of a grille guard (bull bar, kangaroo bar, etc.),
snow plow, winches or any other equipment to the front end.
Repairs made on or near the front fenders, front end
structure, console, steering column, steering wheel,
dashboard near the front passenger airbag, front seats or seat
belt assembly.
16L136-2
This SRS has an indicator to inform the driver of operating problems.
If either of the following conditions occurs, this indicates a
malfunction of the airbags and/or seat belt pretensioners. Even if the
seat belt pretensioners should fail, the seat belts will operate
conventionally. Contact your Lexus dealer as soon as possible to
service the vehicle.
The light does not come on as described above.
The light stays on or flashes.
The light comes on or starts flashing while driving.
If the light stays on, it indicates that the driver and front passenger
airbags fail. If the light flashes, the side airbags and/or seat belt
pretensioners fail.

COMFORT ADJUSTMENT
97
16L036-6
In the following cases, contact your Lexus dealer as soon as possible:
Any of the SRS airbags have been inflated.
If either front seat belt does not retract or cannot be pulled out due
to a malfunction or activation of the pretensioner.The front seat belt retractor assembly or surrounding area has
been damaged.
The front part of the vehicle and portion of the doors (shaded in
the illustration) were involved in an accident that did not cause the
SRS to work.
The surface of the seats with the side airbags or the pad section
of the steering wheel or front passenger airbag cover (shaded in
the illustration) is scratched, cracked, or otherwise damaged.
NOTICE
Do not disconnect the battery cables before contacting your
Lexus dealer.

COMFORT ADJUSTMENT
114The beep sound means that the positions are recorded in the
computer ’s memory.
By repeating these two steps and pressing the remaining button, the
driving position for another driver can be recorded.
To set a new memorized position, select the desired position and
perform step 2. The previous memory will be erased and the new
position will be set.
To make only slight changes to an already memorized position, the
easiest way is to first activate the memorized position, then make the
desired changes and perform step 2 above.
Activating a memorized position
16L056
When you push button ”1” or ”2”, the driving position will be
automatically adjusted to the position recorded for that button.Conditions for memorized position activation
Ignition key ”ON” and shift lever in ”P” position.
All parts of the memorized positions can be activated.
However, if the brake pedal is being depressed, the seat position
will not change.
Key not in ignition switch and within 30 seconds of opening
driver’s door.
The memorized position can be activated, except for the tilt and
telescopic steering.
If any driving position memory switch is pushed while one of the
memorized driving position profiles is being activated, the operation
will stop.
To activate the system, push the desired button (”1” or ”2”) again.
The driving position memory control system cannot be operated
while the vehicle is moving.
If the vehicle’s battery is disconnected, the computer’s memory will
be erased and the memorized positions will have to be set again.
CAUTION
Do not start the vehicle while the adjustments are being
made.
Take care not to select the wrong button, or the seat could
strike the rear passenger or hit your body against the
steering wheel. If this happens, you can stop the movement
by pressing another driving position memory switch, or
depressing the brake pedal.

INDEX (A C)
278
A
”ABS” warning light 178
Adding washer fluid 261. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjustment
Driver’s seat lumbar support 73. . . . . . . . . . . .
Front seat cushion angle and height 72. . . . . .
Front seat position 71. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front seatback angle 72
Seat belts 80. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Airbags (SRS) 86. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Aluminum wheel precautions 247. . . . . . . . . . .
Antifreeze 233. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Antilock brake system 177. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Antitheft steering column lock 157. . . . . . . . . .
Appearance care
Cleaning the interior 273
Protecting your Lexus from corrosion 270. . .
Washing and waxing 271
Audio system 132. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Automatic air conditioning controls 121. . . . . . .
Automatic transmission
Driving with an automatic
transmission 160. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Shift pattern 160. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Shifting speed 163. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Auxiliary catch, Engine hood 62. . . . . . . . . . . . .
B
Battery
Checking battery condition 253. . . . . . . . . . . .
Recharging precautions 257. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Winter driving tips 182. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Before starting the engine 157. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Belts
Seat belts 80. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brake pad wear limit warning light 178. . . . . . .
Brake system warning light 37. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brakes
Antilock brake system 177. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Booster 176. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Braking tips 176. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fluid level 239. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pad wear limit warning light 178. . . . . . . . . . .
Parking 158. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Parking brake reminder light 37. . . . . . . . . . . .
Breakin period 181. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brightness control 46. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
C
Carbon monoxide caution 156. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cassette tape player 140
Car audio operating tips 148. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Center vents 130. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Checking and replacing the
blade type fuses 258. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Checking brake fluid 239. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Checking the cartridge type fuses 260. . . . . . . .
Checking the engine oil level 230. . . . . . . . . . . .
Child restraint 98. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Child restraint precautions 98. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Childprotector, Rear door 19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cigarette lighter and ashtray 52. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cleaning the interior 273. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Clock 51. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cold weather, Operation 182. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Compact disc player 143. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Converter, Threeway catalytic 155. . . . . . . . . .

INDEX (R S)
283
R
Radiator coolant, Engine 233. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Radio 137. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Radio, FM reception tips 149. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear door childprotector 19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear vents 131. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear view mirror, Antiglare inside 79. . . . . . . .
Rear view mirrors, Folding 79. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear view mirrors, Outside 77. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear view mirrors, Power 78. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear window defogger switch 27. . . . . . . . . . . .
Reporting safety defects
for U.S. owners 276. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
S
Safety
Reporting safety defects
for U.S. owners 276. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Scrapping of your vehicle Introduction. . . . . . . .
Seats, Seat adjustments 70. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seat belt extender 84. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seat belt pretensioners 86. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seat belt reminder light 38. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seat belts
Cleaning 274. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fastening 81. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seat belt precautions 80
Seat heater switch 32. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Service and maintenance 213. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Service reminder indicators 36. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Shoulder belt anchor adjustment 83. . . . . . . . . .
Side vents 130. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Slip indicator light 173. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Spare tire 198. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Spark plugs 234. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Specifications
Engine 225, 226. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chassis 237, 238. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Electrical component 249, 250
Body 269. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SRS warning light 38. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Starting
Cold weather 182. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine 159. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Jump starting 194. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Steering
Column lock 157. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Telescopic steering column 76. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tilt steering wheel 76. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sun visors 48. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Supplemental restraint system (SRS) 86. . . . . . .
Suspension and chassis 247. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Switch
Emergency flasher 31. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fog light 25. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Headlight 5, 22. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Headlight cleaner 5, 27. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Headlight dimmer and turn signal 24. . . . . . . .
Ignition 157. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear window defogger 27. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Windshield wiper and washer 25. . . . . . . . . . .