1999 Lexus LS400 display

GAUGES, METERS AND SERVICE REMINDER INDICATORS
62This meter displays the odometer and two trip
meters. To change the mode indication, push the
ºODO/TRIPº button.
The odometer records the total distance the vehicle
has been driven. The twin trip meter records two
different distances independently.
For example, you can use one meter to calculate the fuel
economy
and the other to measure the distance on each
trip.
To change the trip meter indication from one trip to
the other, push the ºODO/TRIPº button. To set the
A trip meter to zero, display the A meter reading,
then push the ºRESETº button. The same applies
for the B trip meter.
The data of trip meters will be cancelled if the electrical
power source is disconnected.
SERVICE REMINDER
INDICATORS AND WARNING BUZZERS
IF THIS INDICATOR
OR BUZZER COMES
ON ... DO THIS.

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MULTI INFORMATION DISPLAY
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The multi information display provides cruise
information on your vehicle's driving condition and
warning messages if your vehicle has trouble.
During ordinary driving, cruise information is
shown in the display. However, if any problem
occurs in your vehicle, a warning message appears
in place of cruise information. To change to the
cruise information display, push the ºFUNCTIONº
button.

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(a) Cruise information
13L049±1
The following information is shown with the ignition
switch turned on. Each time you push the ºMODEº
button, the displayed information is changed.
Available driving distance
 Average fuel consumption
 Current fuel consumption
 Average fuel consumption after being refueled
 Driving distance after being refueled
 Elapsed time
 Average vehicle speed
The displayed values of cruise information indicate the
general driving condition, so those may not show
precise and actual condition. Available driving distance

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When the fuel gauge indicates around ºFº
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When the fuel gauge indicates around middle
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When the fuel gauge indicates around ºEº
Available driving distance with the remaining fuel is
calculated and displayed depending on the amount
of remaining fuel.
Average fuel consumption
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The average fuel consumption is calculated and
displayed based on the total driving distance and
the total fuel consumption with the engine running.
The value is updated every 10 seconds.
To calculate from the beginning, push the ºRESETº
button.Current fuel consumption
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The current fuel consumption is calculated and
displayed
based on the driving distance and the fuel
consumption for 2 seconds with the engine running.
The value is updated every 2 seconds.
If you are driving at low speeds just before stopping, the
accurate figure may not be shown.
 Average fuel consumption after being
refueled
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The average fuel consumption after being refueled
is calculated and displayed based on the total
driving distance and the total fuel consumption after
being refueled.
The value is updated every 10 seconds.
To calculate from the beginning, push the ºRESETº
button.
 Driving distance after being refueled
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The driving distance after being refueled is
displayed.Elapsed time
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GAUGES, METERS AND SERVICE REMINDER INDICATORS
74The total time during the engine running is
displayed.
When the engine is started again after the ignition is off,
the driving time is added to the previous value. Up to 99
hours 59 minutes can be displayed. When the driving
time exceeds 99 hours 59 minutes, the display returns
to 0 and recounting starts.
To count from the beginning, push the ºRESETº button.

Average vehicle speed
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The average vehicle speed is calculated and
displayed based on the total driving distance and
the total driving time with the engine running.
The displayed value is updated every 10 seconds.
To calculate from the beginning, push the ºRESETº
button.

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(b) Warning messages
13L052

Reminder light
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When the engine oil pressure becomes too low, the
above message appears, the reminder light flashes
and the warning tone sounds.
If this message appears while you are driving, pull off the
road to a safe place and stop the engine immediately.
Call a Lexus dealer or qualified repair shop for
assistance.
The message may appear when the oil level is extremely
low. It is not designed to indicate low oil level, and the
oil level must be checked using the oil level dipstick.NOTICE
Do not drive the vehicle with the warning messagedisplayed ± even for one block. It may ruin theengine.
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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