1998 Lexus LS400 lexus LS400 1998 Engine / LEXUS 1998 LS400 OWNER'S MANUAL (OM50498U)

00L05700L056
Seat adjustment
Seat
position
Seat
cushion
angle
Seat cushion
height
Head restraint
height
Seatback
angle
Lumbar
support
Head restraint
angleSeat adjustment
Seat
position
Seat
cushion
angle
Seat cushion
height
Head restraint
height Seatback
angle
Lumbar
support
Head restraint
angle
BASIC OPERATION QUICK REFERENCE
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1. DRIVER’S SEAT
Power head restraint type Manual head restraint type

BASIC OPERATION QUICK REFERENCE
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2. STEERING WHEEL
TILT STEERING WHEEL
00L0091
To tilt the steering wheel up or down to the desired angle, push
the control switch in the required direction and release the button
when the steering wheel reaches the desired angle.
TELESCOPIC STEERING WHEEL
00L0101
To move the steering wheel to the desired position, push the
control switch away from you or pull it toward you until the
steering wheel reaches the desired position.

00L011-2
00L012-5
Shift while pressing the brake pedal. (Ignition
switch must be in the ”ON” position.)
BASIC OPERATION QUICK REFERENCE
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3. AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
OPERATION OF SELECTOR LEVER
SELECTOR LEVER POSITION
P:Parking, engine starting and key removal position
R:Reverse position
N:Neutral position
D:Normal driving position (Shifting into overdrive
possible)
4:Position for engine braking (Shifting into overdrive
not possible)*
3, 2:Position for more powerful engine braking
L:Position for maximum engine braking
*: When the cruise control is being used, even if you downshift from ”D” to ”4”, engine braking will not be applied because the
cruise control is not cancelled. For the operation to decrease the vehicle speed, see page 170.

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

00L014
00L015
Right or left turn
Lane change
(Right or left) High beam
Headlight flasher
00L016
BASIC OPERATION QUICK REFERENCE
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TURN SIGNAL SWITCH
5. WIPER SWITCH
Mist wiper operation
Intermittent operation
Low speed operation
High speed operation
Washer on

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INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
Keys and doors
Keys 8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine immobiliser system 10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wireless remote control 11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Doors 18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

KEYS AND DOORS
8
KEYS
11L025-3
1
Master key (black) The master key works in every lock.
For your Lexus dealer to make you a new key with builtin
transponder chip, your dealer will need it.
2
Subkey (gray) The subkey will not open the trunk, trunk
main switch and the glovebox.
3
Key number plate Keep the plate in a safe place such as
your wallet, not in the vehicle.
The master key and subkey each have a transponder chip in their key
head which is very important for the immobiliser system function,
so be careful not to lose these keys. If you make your own duplicate
key, you will not be able to cancel the system or start the engine.
To protect things locked in the trunk or glovebox when you have
your vehicle parked, leave the subkey with the attendant.Since the doors and trunk lid can be locked without a key, you should
always carry a spare master key in case you accidentally lock your
keys inside the vehicle.
If you should lose your keys or if you need additional keys,
duplicates can be made by a Lexus dealer using the key number.
You should also put a copy of the key number with your important
papers.
11L003
Since a transponder chip is not built in this flat key, you cannot
start the engine with this key. Use this key to release the lock in
case you accidentally lock your keys inside the vehicle or trunk.
Insert your flat key in its key case as shown. We recommend that you
always carry this with you for emergency use. Do not leave it in your
vehicle.

KEYS AND DOORS
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NOTICE
Do not let the key case become bent as the key may fall out or
become bent also.
The flat key is designed for emergency use only.
11L021-2
NOTICE
When using a key containing a transponder chip, observe the
following precautions:
When starting the engine, do not use the key with a key ring
resting on the key grip and do not press the key ring against
the key grip. Otherwise the engine may not start, or may stop
soon after it starts.
11L022-2
When starting the engine, do not use the key in contact with
another transponder key (including keys of other vehicles)
and do not press another key plate against the key grip.
Otherwise the engine may not start, or may stop soon after it
starts.