1999 Lexus LS400 change time

FOREWORD
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Welcome to the growing group of value±conscious people who drive Lexus\
vehicles. We are proud of the advanced engineering and quality construction
of each vehicle we build.
This Owner's Manual explains the features of your new Lexus. Please read it
and follow the instructions carefully so that you can enjoy many years o\
f safe
motoring.
When it comes to service, remember that your Lexus dealer knows your vehicle
best and is interested in your complete satisfaction. Your Lexus dealer will
provide quality maintenance and any other assistance you may require.
If there is not a Lexus dealer near you, or you need emergency assistanc\
e for
any reason, please call the following number:
U.S. OWNERS


When traveling in the U.S. mainland or Canada:
Lexus Roadside Assistance 1±800±25±LEXUS (Toll±Free)
(1±800±255±3987)

HAWAII:
Lexus Customer Service Assistance 1±800±25±LEXUS (Toll±Free)
(1±800±255±3987)
CANADIAN OWNERS

Please refer to the separate ºOwner's Guideº or ºOwner's Manual
Supplementº.
Please leave this Owner's Manual in this vehicle at the time of resale. The
next owner will need this information also.
All information and specifications in this manual are current at the tim\
e
of printing. However, because of the Lexus policy of continual product
improvement, we reserve the right to make changes at any time without

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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dropping it.
 Avoid putting it in water.
Locking/Unlocking the doors
When you push the ºLOCKº button on the key
briefly, all the doors can be locked from outside the
vehicle.
At this time, you can hear one beep.* However, when
you push the ºLOCKº button with any door not closed
securely, the buzzer sounds for 10 seconds.** To stop
the buzzer, close all the doors securely or push the
ºUNLOCKº button. If the key is in the ignition switch,
locking cannot be done.
Make sure all the doors are locked when you leave the
vehicle. Push the ºLOCKº button once again. If they
were already locked, the turn signal lights will flash.***
NOTE: *The volume of beep sound can be changed.
**The buzzer can be set not to sound with any doornot closed securely. ***The turn signal lights can beset not to flash. Ask your Lexus dealer for details.
NOTICE
Do not push the ºLOCKº button any longer than
2 to 3 seconds. Pushing the button longeractivates an alarm. For details, see page 23.
When you push the ºUNLOCKº button, the driver's door is unlocked. Pushing that button once again
within 3 seconds from the first push, all other doors
are also unlocked.*
NOTE: *Unlocking by a 2±time operation can be
changed. Ask your Lexus dealer for details.

KEYS AND DOORS
20At this time, two beeps sound.* Together with the
activation of unlocking, the interior
light comes on for 15
seconds if the interior light switch is in ºDOORº
position.** However, this function does not work when
the ignition key is in the ºONº position. For further
information, see ºInterior lightsº on page 82.
You have 30 seconds to open a door after using the
wireless remote unlock feature.*** If a door is not
opened by then, all the doors will be automatically
locked again.
Even if the ºLOCKº or ºUNLOCKº switch is kept pressed
in, the locking or unlocking operation is not repeated.
Release the button and then push again.
NOTE: *The volume of beep sound can be changed. **The interior light can be set not to come on or theduration of lighting can be changed. ***The timebefore automatic re±locking can be changed. Ask
your Lexus dealer for details.

KEYS AND DOORS
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1Lock 2Unlock
Turn the key towards the front of the vehicle to lock
and towards the back to unlock.
The doors lock and unlock simultaneously with either
front door. In the driver's door lock, turning the key once
will unlock the driver's door and twice in succession will
unlock all doors simultaneously.* In the passenger's
door lock, turning the key once will unlock all doors
simultaneously.
NOTE: *Unlocking by a 2±time operation can be changed. Ask your Lexus dealer for details.
The windows can be opened and closed from outside
the vehicle using the key. For details, see ªPower
window switchesº on page 46 and ªMoon roofº on page
11 3 .

SWITCHES
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The automatic light control sensor is on top of the
driver's side instrument panel.
Do not place anything on the instrument panel, and/or do
not affix anything on the windshield to block this sensor.
When the headlights come on, the lights automatically
turn off about 30 seconds after any of the doors is
opened and closed with the ignition key turned to the
ºACCº or ºL
OCKº position.** To turn them on again, turn
the ignition key to the ºONº position, or turn the headlight
switch off and then twist the knob until the first or second
clickstop. If you are going to park for over one week,
make sure the headlight switch is off.
When the headlight switch is on with all the doors locked,
pushing the ºLOCKº button on the wireless remote
control key turns off the headlights.
NOTE: *The operating condition or sensitivity can be changed. **The time before turning off the lights can
be changed. Ask your Lexus dealer for details.
Daytime Running Light System
The headlights turn on at reduced intensity when the
parking brake is released with the engine started, even
with the light switch in the ºOFFº position. They will not
go off until the ignition switch is turned off.
To turn on the other exterior lights and instrument panel
lights, twist the knob to the first clickstop.
Twist the knob to the second clickstop to turn on the
headlights to full intensity for driving at night.
When setting the knob to the third clickstop (ºAUTOº),
the headlights will automatically adjust to full intensity
and/or turn on the other lights depending on the
darkness of the surroundings. Likewise, as the
surroundings become brighter, the headlights will turn to
reduced intensity, ultimately turning off the other lights.
NOTICE
To prevent the battery from being discharged, do not leave the lights on longer than necessarywhen the engine is not running.

SWITCHES
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1Interval adjuster 2Washer on
To turn the wipers on, move the lever down until you
reach the desired speed setting.
The ignition key must be in the ºONº position.
There are 3 settings:
ºINTº position: Intermittent operation
ºLOº position: Low speed operation
ºHIº position: High speed operation
Twist the interval adjuster upward to increase the
wiping time interval between sweeps, and
downward to decrease it.
The wiper lever must be in the ºINTº position.
The time interval between sweeps is shortened when
the vehicle speed increases. When the vehicle speed
reaches more than about 20 km/h (12 mph) with the
interval adjuster in ºFº position, the time interval
becomes the shortest 1.5 seconds.
If you stop the vehicle with the wiper switch in the ºLOº
position, the wiper speed automatically changes from
low speed to intermittent operation speed.* This
function does not work when the interval adjuster is in
the ºFº position.
NOTE:
*This feature can be set inoperative. Ask your
Lexus dealer for details.
For mist wiper operation (a single wipe), pull the lever toward you and release it.
To make the washer squirt, push the button on the
end of the lever.
If the wiper lever is in the ºOFFº position, the wipers will
automatically operate a couple of times and a few
seconds later, make a single wipe again to sweep the
windshield completely.* The last sweep does not
happen if the vehicle speed exceeds about 170 km/h
(106 mph).
NOTE: *The last single wipe can be set inoperative.
Ask your Lexus dealer for details.
The warning message ºLOW WASHER FLUIDº is
displayed in the multi information display when the fluid
level in the tank becomes nearly empty. For information
on adding washer fluid, see ºAdding washer fluidº on
page 459.

GAUGES, METERS AND SERVICE REMINDER INDICATORS
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(a) Cruise information
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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