1999 Lexus LS400 air conditioning

INTRODUCTION
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CAUTION

When the engine is running, keep hands, clothing,
and tools away from the moving fan and engine drive
belt. (Removing rings, watches, and ties is
advisable.)

Right after driving, the engine compartment ± the
engine, radiator, exhaust manifold and power
steering fluid reservoir, etc. ± will be hot. So be
careful not to touch them. Oil and other fluids may
also be hot.

Do not smoke, cause sparks or allow open flames
around fuel or the battery. Their fumes are
flammable.

Be extremely cautious when working on the battery.
It contains poisonous and corrosive sulfuric acid.

Do not get under your vehicle with just the body jack
supporting it. Always use automotive jack stands or
other solid supports.

Be sure the ignition is off if you work near the electric
cooling fan or radiator grille. With the ignition on, the
electric cooling fan may automatically start to run if
the air conditioning is on and/or if the coolant
temperature is high.

Use eye protection whenever you work on or under
your vehicle where you may be exposed to flying or
falling material, fluid spray, etc.

ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS
439
No.FUSEAMPERECIRCUIT
1 TURN7.5Turn signal lights
2 WIPER20Windshield wipers
3 HEATER10
Air conditioning system,
Rear window defogger,
Multiport fuel injection
system/sequential multiport fuel
injection system
4 FR FOG15Fog lights
5 ECU±IG10Power steering control system,
Charging system,
Vehicle skid control system
6 PWR±IG15
Automatic headlight leveling
system, Moon roof,
Headlight cleaner,
Power seat switch,
Tilt and telescopic steering,
Shift lock system
7 GAUGE10
Gauges and meters, service
reminder indicators and
warning buzzers,
Back±up lights,
Vehicle skid control system,
Multiport fuel injection
system/sequential multiport fuel
injection system, Automatic
transmission system
8 IGN10SRS, Multiport fuel injection
system/sequential multiport fuel
injection system

ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS
440
9 RR FOG7.5No circuit
10 FUEL OPN10Fuel opener system
No.FUSEAMPERECIRCUIT
11 RR CIG15Rear cigarette lighter,
Power outlet
12 FR CIG15Front cigarette lighter, SRS
13 A/C7.5Air conditioning system
14 P RR
DOOR20Rear door lock,
Rear power window
15 STOP LP25Stop lights,
High mounted stop light
16 RADIO NO.215
Audio system,
Outside rear view mirror,
Shift lock system,
Air conditioning system
17 PANEL7.5Instrument panel lights,
Air conditioning system, Glove
box light, Audio system
18 STARTER7.5
Starting system,
Automatic transmission system,
Multiport fuel injection
system/sequential multiport fuel
injection system
19 TAIL7.5Tail lights, Side marker lights,
License plate lights

BODY
478to apply the foam. Rub in overlapping circles. Do not
apply water ± the best results are obtained by keeping
the carpet as dry as possible. Read the shampoo
instructions and follow them closely.
The seat belts may be cleaned with mild soap and
water or with lukewarm water.
Use a cloth or sponge. As you are cleaning, check the
belts for excessive wear, fraying or cuts.
NOTICE

Use a good foam±type shampoo to clean the
carpets.

Do not use dye or bleach on the belts ± it mayweaken them.

Do not use the belts until they become dry.

The windows may be cleaned with anyhousehold window cleaner.

When cleaning the inside of the rear window, be
careful not to scratch or damage the heater
wires.
Air Conditioning Control Panel, Car
Audio, Instrument Panel, Console Panel,
and Switches
Use a soft damp cloth for cleaning.
Soak a clean soft cloth in water or lukewarm water then
lightly wipe off any dirt.
NOTICE

Do not use organic substances (solvents,kerosene, alcohol, gasoline, etc.) or alkaline oracidic solutions. These chemicals can causediscoloring, staining or peeling of the surface.

If you use cleaners or polishing agents, makesure their ingredients do not include thesubstances mentioned above.

If you use a liquid car freshener, do not spill theliquid onto the vehicle's interior surfaces. Itmay contain the ingredients mentioned above.Immediately clean any spill using the method
mentioned above.
If you have any questions about the cleaning of your
Lexus, your local Lexus dealer will be pleased to
answer them.