1999 Lexus LS400 door lock

SWITCHES
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1For driver's window
2For front passenger's window
3For left rear window
4For right rear window
To raise or lower the windows, use the switch on
each door. The passengers' windows can also be
controlled by the switches on the driver's door.
The power windows work when the ignition key is in the
ºONº position.
Key off operation:
Even if the ignition key is turned to
the ºACCº or ºLOCKº position, the window can be
operated until any of the doors is opened (or for about 45
seconds).
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SWITCHES
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Operating the windows from outside the
vehicle
The windows can be operated using an ignition key.*
NOTE: *This feature can be set inoperative. Ask your
Lexus dealer for details.
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Insert the ignition key into the key hole on the
driver's side.
To close the windows: Turn the key in the locking
direction and hold it.
After the door is locked, the window begins to close. To
stop in the middle, return the key.
To open the windows: Turn the key in the unlocking
direction and hold it.
After the door is unlocked, the window begins to open.
To stop in the middle, return the key.

GAUGES, METERS AND SERVICE REMINDER INDICATORS
68road surfaces.
(h) Open Door Warning Light
This light remains on until all the doors are completely
closed.
(i) Low Fuel Level Warning Light
This light comes on when the fuel level in the tank
becomes
nearly empty. F ill the tank as soon as possible.
On inclines or curves, due to the movement of fuel in the
tank, the low fuel level warning light may come on earlier
than usual.
(j) Key Reminder Buzzer
This buzzer reminds you to remove the key when you
open the driver's door with the ignition key in the ºACCº
or ºLOCKº position.
How to check all the service reminder
indicators
(except the low fuel level warning light):
1. Apply the parking brake.
2. Open the door.
The following service reminder indicator should come
on. It goes off when you close the door completely.
3. Turn the ignition key to ºACCº.
The following service reminder indicator should come
on. It goes off after 6 seconds.
4. Turn the ignition key to ºONº.
The following service reminder indicators should come
on.

SECTION 1 ± 4
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INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
Interior equipment
Vanity mirrors80
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Interior lights 82
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Personal lights 84
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Ignition switch light 86
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Clock 87
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Outside temperature display 88
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Cigarette lighter and ashtray 89
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Power outlet 91
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Glove box 92
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Garage door opener 93
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Cup holder 96
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Coin box 99
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Penlight 100
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Floor mat 100
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Luggage stowage precautions 103
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VANITY MIRRORS

INTERIOR EQUIPMENT
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To turn on the interior light, slide the switch.
With the switch in the ºDOORº 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
ºACCº or ºONº position.
2. The ignition key is turned to ºACCº or ºONº 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

INTERIOR EQUIPMENT
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IGNITION SWITCH LIGHT
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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 ºACCº or ºONº position.

INTERIOR EQUIPMENT
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GLOVE BOX
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1Unlock 2Open 3Lock
To open the glove box door, pull the lever. To lock
the glove box door, insert the master key and turn it
clockwise.
With the tail lights on, the glove box light will come on
when the glove box door is open.
CAUTION
To reduce the chance of injury in case of an accident or
a sudden stop, always keep the glove box door closed
while driving.

EXTERIOR EQUIPMENT
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CAUTION
Do not smoke, cause sparks or allow open flames
when refuelling. The fumes are flammable.
 When opening the cap, do not remove the cap
quickly. In hot weather, fuel under pressure could
cause injury by spraying out of the filler neck if the
cap is suddenly removed.
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2. To remove the fuel tank cap, turn the cap slowly
counterclockwise, then pause slightly before
removing it. The removed cap can be stored on the
back side of the fuel filler door.
It is not unusual to hear a slight swoosh when the cap is
opened. When installing the cap, turn the cap clockwise
until you hear a click.
If the cap is not tightened securely, the malfunction
indicator lamp comes on. Make sure the cap is tightened
securely.
The indicator lamp goes off after driving several times.
If the indicator lamp does not go off, contact your Lexus
dealer as soon as possible.