1998 Lexus LS400 interior lights

KEYS AND DOORS
13 At this time, two beeps sound.* Together with the activation of
unlocking, the interior light comes on for 15 seconds if the interior
light switch is in ”DOOR” position.** However, this function does
not work when the ignition key is in the ”ON” position. For further
information, see ”Interior lights” on page 49.
You have 30 seconds to open a door after using the wireless remote
unlock feature.*** If a door is not opened by then, all the doors will
be automatically locked again.
Even if the ”LOCK” or ”UNLOCK” switch is kept pressed in, the
locking or unlocking operation is not repeated. Release the button
and then push again.
NOTE: *The volume of beep sound can be changed. **The
interior light can be set not to come on or the duration of lighting
can be changed. ***The time before automatic relocking can
be changed. Ask your Lexus dealer for details.
11L019-1
To turn off the beep sound, push this switch. Pushing it again turns
on the beep sound.

SECTION 1 4
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INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
Interior equipment
Vanity mirrors 48. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Interior lights 49. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Personal lights 50. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ignition switch light 50. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Clock 51. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Outside temperature display 51. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cigarette lighter and ashtray 52. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power outlet 53. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Glovebox 54. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Garage door opener 54. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cup holder 56. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Coin box 57. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Penlight 58. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Floor mat 58. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Luggage stowage precautions 59. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

INTERIOR EQUIPMENT
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INTERIOR LIGHTS
Front
14L002
To turn on the interior light, slide the switch.
With the switch in the ”DOOR” position, the light comes on when
any of the doors are opened. After all the doors are closed, the light
remains on for about 15 seconds and then goes out.
However, in the following cases, the light goes out immediately:
1. All the doors are closed when the ignition key is in ”ACC” or
”ON” position.
2. The ignition key is turned to ”ACC” or ”ON” when the light is
still on.
3. All the doors are locked when the light is still on.
4. One door is closed with the lock button pushed in while the other
doors are locked.
Rear
14L005-3
When you open the rear door, the light turns on. Closing it turns
off the light.

INTERIOR EQUIPMENT
50
PERSONAL LIGHTS
Front
14L0042
Rear
14L044
To turn on the personal light, push the switch. To turn it off, push
the switch again.
IGNITION SWITCH LIGHT
14L0061
For easy access to the ignition switch, the ignition switch light
comes on when any of the doors are opened.
The light remains on for about 15 seconds and goes out after all the
doors are closed. However, the light goes out immediately when all
the doors are locked or the ignition key is in the ”ACC” or ”ON”
position.

INTERIOR EQUIPMENT
54
GLOVEBOX
14L0371
1
Unlock 2
Open 3
Lock
To open the glovebox door, pull the lever. To lock the glovebox
door, insert the master key and turn it clockwise.
With the tail lights on, the glovebox light will come on when the
glovebox door is open.
CAUTION
To reduce the chance of injury in case of an accident or a
sudden stop, always keep the glovebox door closed while
driving.
GARAGE DOOR OPENER
Garage door openers manufactured under the license from
HomeLink can be programmed in the garage door opener on
the vehicle.
(a) Programming the garage door opener
14L040
1
Indicator light 2
Buttons
This garage door opener has 3 buttons and you can store one
program for each button.
1. Decide which one of the 3 buttons you want to program. Push and
hold down one of the buttons until its indicator light begins to flash.
While holding this button, follow the step ”2”.
2. Bring the original garage door opener closer to the garage door
opener equipped on the vehicle within about 25 mm (1 in.) and push
the button on the original garage door opener. The signal from the
original garage door opener is sent to the one to be programmed.

MAINTENANCE
215 Tire rotation
Rotate the tires every 12000 km (7500 miles). See page 242 for
additional information.
Fluid leaks
Check underneath for leaking fuel, oil, water or other fluid after the
vehicle has been parked for a while. If you smell fuel fumes or notice
any leak, have the cause found and corrected immediately.
Doors and engine hood
Check that all doors, including trunk lid, operate smoothly and all
latches lock securely. Make sure the engine hood secondary latch
secures the hood when the primary latch is released.
Vehicle interior
Items listed below should be checked regularly, e.g. while
performing periodic services, cleaning the vehicle, etc.
Lights
Make sure the headlights, stop lights, tail lights, turn signal lights,
and other lights are working. Check headlight aim.
Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers
Check that all service reminder indicators and warning buzzers
function properly.Steering wheel
Check that it has the specified freeplay. Be alert for changes in
steering condition, such as hard steering, excessive freeplay or
strange noise.
Seats
Check that all front seat controls such as seat adjusters, seatback
recliner, etc. operate smoothly. Check that the head restraints move
up and down smoothly and that the locks hold securely in any latched
position.
Seat belts
Check that the seat belt system such as buckles, retractors and
anchors operate properly and smoothly. Make sure the belt webbing
is not cut, frayed, worn or damaged.
Accelerator pedal
Check the pedal for smooth operation and uneven pedal effort or
catching.
Brake pedal
Check the pedal for smooth operation and the proper clearance and
freeplay. Check the brake booster function.
Brakes
At a safe place, check that the brakes do not pull to one side when
applied.

ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS
252
No.FUSEAMPERECIRCUIT
23 AIR SUS20Height control system
24 D RR
DOOR20Rear door lock,
Rear power window
25 HORN10Horns
26 ETCS15Electronic throttle control system
27 HLP L
UPR10Lefthand headlight (high beam)
28 HLP R
UPR10Righthand headlight (high beam)
29 EFI NO.210Emission control system
30 MIRHTR15Outside rear view mirror defogger
31 FR S/HTR15Seat heater
32 ALTS7.5Charging system
33 TEL15Telephone
34 CRT15Multi information display
35 RADIO
NO.120Audio system
36 MPXB10Power window, Door lock,
Tilt and telescopic steering
37 ECUB7.5Vehicle skid control system,
Daytime running light system
38 HAZ10Emergency flashers
No.FUSEAMPERECIRCUIT
39 EFI NO.120Multiport fuel injection
system/sequential multiport fuel
injection system
40 DOME10Interior light, Vanity lights,
Foot lights, Rear personal light,
Garage door opener
41 OBD7.5Onboard diagnosis system
42 DRL10Vehicles sold in Canada
Daytime running light system
43 HLP R
LW R15Righthand headlight (low beam)
44 HLP L
LW R15Lefthand headlight (low beam)

ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS
265
64L0233
Light Bulbs Bulb No. W Type
1 High mounted stoplight 921 18 D
2 Trunk light 194 3.8 D
3 License plate lights 5 D
4 Backup lights 21 D
5 Stop and tail lights 21/5 D
6 Rear turn signal lights 21 D
7 Rear side marker lights 5 D
64L0613
Light Bulbs Bulb No. W Type
1 Front personal lights 8 F
2 Front interior light 8 E
3 Rear interior light 8 D
Rear personal light 5 F
4 Rear personal light 5 F
5 Door courtesy lights 194 3.8 D
6 Footlights 1.4 D
7 Glovebox light 1.2 D
8 Vanity lights 3 E