1999 Lexus LS400 door lock

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Unlocking the trunk lid
11L013b
When you keep the button pushed for about 1
second, you can unlock the trunk lid.* One beep
sounds.
This function does not work when the ignition key is in
the ºONº position.
NOTE: *The operation method can be changed. Ask
your Lexus dealer for details.

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Push
the ºUNLOCKº 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.

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NOTICE
Make sure the positive side and negative sideof the battery should be faced correctly.
Be careful not to bend the electrode of thebattery insertion and that dust or oils do notadhere to the inside of the module.
Take care not to lose the screws and O±ring.
5. Install the lid with the O±ring and 2 screws.
NOTICE
Take care not to damage or bend the O±ring wheninstalling.
6. Install the module into the key frame and secure the
cover with the screw.
7. When pushing any switch on the wireless key, make
sure the indicator light comes on.
DOORS
Locking with key

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11L026±1

1Lock 2Unlock
Turn the key towards the front of the vehicle to lock
and towards the back to unlock.
The doors lock and unlock simultaneously with either
front door. In the driver's door lock, turning the key once
will unlock the driver's door and twice in succession will
unlock all doors simultaneously.* In the passenger's
door lock, turning the key once will unlock all doors
simultaneously.
NOTE: *Unlocking by a 2±time operation can be changed. Ask your Lexus dealer for details.
The windows can be opened and closed from outside
the vehicle using the key. For details, see ªPower
window switchesº on page 46 and ªMoon roofº on page
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Locking with inside lock button
11L006

1Lock 2Unlock
Push in the lock button to lock and unlock the door.
When locked, the door cannot be opened with either the
outside or inside door handle.
Closing the door with the lock button pushed in will also
lock the door. Be careful not to lock your keys in the
vehicle. The door will not lock if the key is left in the
ignition switch when closing the front doors.

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CAUTION
Before driving, make sure the doors are closed and
locked, especially when small children are in the
vehicle. Along with the proper use of seat belts, locking
the doors helps prevent the driver and passengers from
being thrown out from the vehicle during an accident.
It also helps prevent the doors from being opened
unintentionally.
Locking with power door lock switch
11L007-2

1Lock 2Unlock
To lock all the doors simultaneously, push the power
door lock switch on the front side. Pushing on the
rear side will unlock them.
The same switch is also equipped on the front
passenger's side.

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Locking with rear door child±protector
11L009-2
Whenever small children are in the vehicle, lock the
rear door so that it does not open from the inside.
To do this, turn the knob to the ºLOCKº position as
shown and then close the door.

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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
ºACCº or ºL
OCKº position.** To turn them on again, turn
the ignition key to the ºONº 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 ºLOCKº 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.
Daytime Running Light System
The headlights turn on at reduced intensity when the
parking brake is released with the engine started, even
with the light switch in the ºOFFº 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.
Twist the knob to the second clickstop to turn on the
headlights to full intensity for driving at night.
When setting the knob to the third clickstop (ºAUTOº),
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 necessarywhen the engine is not running.