1999 Lexus LS400 battery

SWITCHES
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NOTICE
Do not put unevenly weighted objects on theseat and do not stick sharp objects (needles,nails, etc.) into the seat.
When cleaning the seats, do not use organicsubstances (paint thinner, benzine, alcohol,gasoline, etc.). They may damage the heaterand seat surface.
To prevent the battery from being discharging,turn the switches on when the engine isrunning.

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(e) Discharge Warning Light
This light warns that the battery is being discharged.
If it comes on while you are driving, stop the vehicle, turn
off the engine, and check for the cause. Look first at the
engine drive belt.
If it is loose or broken, the generator will not charge
the battery properly.
 If the belt is O.K., there is a problem somewhere in the
charging system.
The engine ignition will continue to operate, however,
until the battery is discharged. Turn off the air
conditioning, blower, radio, etc., and drive directly to the
nearest Lexus dealer or repair shop.
NOTICE
Do not continue driving if the engine drive belt is broken or loose.
(f) Malfunction Indicator Lamp
This lamp comes on in the following cases.
a. The fuel tank is completely empty. (See ºFuel gaugeº
on page 57 for instructions.)
b. The fuel tank cap is not tightened securely. (See
ºFuel tank capº on page 110 for instructions.)
c. There is a problem somewhere in your engine
electrical system, automatic transmission electrical
system or electronic throttle control system.
If it comes on while you are driving in case ªc.º, have your
vehicle checked/repaired by your Lexus dealer as soon
as possible.
(g) ºABSº Warning Light
This light warns that there is a problem somewhere in
your anti±lock brake system.
If the light comes on while you are driving, have your
vehicle checked by your Lexus dealer as soon as
possible.
The light will come on when the ignition key is turned to
ºONº, and will go off after about a few seconds.
When the ºABSº warning light is on (and the brake
system warning light is off), the brake system operates
conventionally but anti±lock brake system is not
assisting brake performance so that the wheels could
lock up during a sudden brake or braking on slippery

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In the following cases, the warning message
appears and the reminder light next to the warning
message and the ºVSC OFFº indicator light come
on. And the warning tone also sounds.
(a) After
the removal of the battery terminals (See ºInitial
adjustment of vehicle skid control systemº on page 310.)
(b) If the vehicle skid control system malfunctions
If the above message appears for the cause of (b), have
your vehicle checked by your Lexus dealer as soon as
possible.
Although the above message appears, you can continue
your normal driving, but without the vehicle skid control
system function.

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POWER OUTLET
14L038±1
The power outlet is designed for power supply for
car accessories.
The ignition key must be in the ºACCº or ºONº position
for the power outlet to be used.NOTICE
To prevent the fuse from being blown, do notuse the electricity over the total vehiclecapacity of 3.5A/12V.
To prevent the battery from being discharged,do not use the power outlet longer thannecessary when the engine is not running.
Close the power outlet lid when the poweroutlet is not in use. Inserting a foreign objectother than the appropriate plug that fits theoutlet, or allowing any liquid into the outlet maycause electrical failure or short circuits.

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PENLIGHT
14L014
The penlight is in the tool box on the right side of the
trunk.
Battery insertion: Insert the batteries into the
penlight. (The penlight terminals have no + or ± end,
but be sure to insert both batteries facing the same
direction.)
 To turn the penlight on, turn the penlight head.
 To turn it off, turn the penlight head further in the same
direction or turn it in the reverse direction.FLOOR MAT
14L034

EXTERIOR EQUIPMENT
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CAUTION
Make sure the cap is tightened securely to prevent
fuel spillage in case of an accident.
 Use only a genuine Lexus fuel tank cap for
replacement. It has a built±in check valve to reduce
fuel tank vacuum.
In case the opener is not actuated
15L008-2
Pull the manual lever toward the back.
This is used in case the fuel filler door cannot be opened
due to a discharged battery or other trouble.MOON ROOF

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In the following cases, contact your Lexus dealer as
soon as possible:

Any of the SRS airbags have been inflated.
 If either front seat belt does not retract or cannot be
pulled out due to a malfunction or activation of the
pretensioner. 
The front seat belt retractor assembly or surrounding
area has been damaged.
 The front part of the vehicle and portion of the doors
(shaded in the illustration) were involved in an
accident that did not cause the SRS to work.
 The surface of the seats with the side airbags or the
pad section of the steering wheel or front passenger
airbag cover (shaded in the illustration) is scratched,
cracked, or otherwise damaged.
NOTICE
Do not disconnect the battery cables before
contacting your Lexus dealer.

COMFORT ADJUSTMENT
206Conditions for memorized position activation

Ignition key ºONº and selector lever in ºPº position.
All parts of the memorized positions can be activated.
However, if the brake pedal is being depressed, the
seat position will not change.
 Key not in ignition switch and within 30 seconds of
opening driver's door.
The memorized position can be activated, except for
the tilt and telescopic steering.
If any driving position memory switch is pushed while
one of the memorized driving position profiles is being
activated, the operation will stop.
To activate the system, push the desired button (º1º or
º2º) again.
The driving position memory control system cannot be
operated while the vehicle is moving.
If the vehicle's battery is disconnected, the computer's
memory will be erased and the memorized positions will
have to be set again.