1999 Lexus LS400 ESP

INTRODUCTION
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New vehicle warranty
Your new vehicle is covered by the following Lexus
limited warranties:

New vehicle warranty

Emission control systems warranty

Others
For further information, please refer to the separate
ºOwner's Guideº, ºOwner's Manual Supplementº or
ºWarranty Bookletº.
Your responsibility for maintenance
It is the owner's responsibility to make sure the specified
maintenance is performed. Section 5 of this Owner's
Manual gives details of these maintenance
requirements. Included in Section 6 is general
maintenance. For scheduled maintenance information,
please refer to the separate ºOwner's Manual
Supplement/Maintenance Scheduleº.
Accessories, spare parts and
modification of your Lexus
A wide variety of non±genuine spare parts and
accessories for Lexus vehicles are currently available in
the market. You should know that Toyota does not
warrant these products and is not responsible either for
their performance, repair or replacement, or for any
damage they may cause to, or adverse effect they may have on, your Lexus vehicle.

KEYS AND DOORS
16The engine immobiliser system is a theft prevention
system. When you insert the key in the ignition
switch, the transponder chip in the key's head
transmits an electronic code to the vehicle. The
engine will start, only when the electronic code in
the chip corresponds to the registered ID code for
the vehicle.
The system is automatically set when the key is
removed from the ignition switch. At this time, the
security indicator light at the bottom of the instrument
cluster flashes. When you insert the key in the ignition
switch, the security indicator light goes out and the
system is canceled automatically, which enables the
engine to start.
For your Lexus dealer to make you a new key with
built±in
transponder chip, your dealer will need your key
number and master key. However, there is a limit to the
number of additional keys your Lexus dealer can make
for you. If you make your own duplicate key, you will not be
able to cancel the system or start the engine.
For vehicles sold in U.S.A.
FCC ID: MOZ RI±4ATY MADE IN JAPAN
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.
CAUTION
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by
the party responsible for compliance could void the
user's authority to operate the equipment.

KEYS AND DOORS
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CAUTION
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by
the party responsible for compliance could void the
user's authority to operate the equipment.
For vehicles sold in CanadaThis device complies with RSS±210 of Industry
Canada.
Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) this device may not cause
interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference, including interference that may
cause undesired operation of the device.Replacing the battery
When you replace the battery, prepare a lithium battery
CR1616 and a special screwdriver.

KEYS AND 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.

SWITCHES
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CAUTION
Since the mirror surfaces can get hot, keep your hands
off them when the rear window and outside rear view
mirror defogger switch is on.
If further defrosting or defogging is desired, simply
actuate the switch again. When the surface has cleared,
push the switch once again to turn the defogger off.
Continuous use may cause the battery to discharge,
especially during stop±and±go driving. The defogger is
not designed to dry rain water or to melt snow.
If the outside rear view mirrors are heavily coated with
ice, use a spray de±icer before operating the switch.
NOTICE
When cleaning the inside of the rear window, be
careful not to scratch or damage the heater wires.
To prevent the battery from being discharged,do not operate the defogger continuouslylonger than necessary.
POWER WINDOW SWITCHES
12L009-2

SWITCHES
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To avoid serious personal injury, you must do the
following.
Always m ake sure the head, hands and other parts of
the body of all occupants are kept completely inside
the vehicle before you close the power windows. If
someone's neck, head or hands gets caught in a
closing window, it could result in a serious injury.
When anyone closes the power windows, be sure
that they operate the windows safely.
 When small children are in the vehicle, never let them
use the power window switches without supervision.
Use the window lock switch to prevent them from
making unexpected use of the switches.
 Never leave small children alone in the vehicle,
especially with the ignition key still inserted. They
could use the power window switches and get
trapped in a window. Unattended children can
become involved in serious accidents.

SWITCHES
54The seat heater has two switches; one marked ºLº
(for the left seat) and the other marked ºRº (for the
right seat). Push these switches to turn the
respective seat heater on, and push the switches
again to turn them off.
The ignition key must be in the ºONº position.

INTERIOR EQUIPMENT
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Do not use the HomeLink
 universal transmitter with
any garage door opener that lacks the safety stop and
reverse feature as required by Federal Safety
Standards. This includes any garage door opener
model manufactured before April 1, 1982.
CAUTION
When programming or operating the garage door
opener, make sure there is no one around the moving
door. It is dangerous if someone is caught.
(b) Operating the garage door opener
Push the appropriate button to activate the garage door
opener. The indicator light comes on. The garage door
opener continues to send the signal for up to 20 seconds
as long as the button is pushed.
(c) Erasing the garage door opener memory
Push and hold down the 2 outside buttons for about 20
seconds until the indicator light flashes. All memorized
data will be erased. FCC ID: CB2V94800
CANADA: 1763 102 264
This device complies with FCC Rules part 15.
Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) This device may not cause
harmful interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference that may be received,
including interference that may cause undesired
operation. WARNING: This transmitter has
been tested and complies with FCC and
DOC/MDC rules. Changes or modifications
not expressly approved by the partly
responsible for compliance could void the
user's authority to operate the device.