2000 Lexus LS400 warning

GAUGES, METERS AND SERVICE REMINDER INDICATORS
76When your brake pads are worn enough to require
replacement, the above message appears, the
reminder
light flashes and the warning tone sounds.
If this message appears while you are driving, have the
brake pads checked and replaced by your Lexus dealer
as soon as possible.
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W42W42
W45±1
W44W44
W46W46
When any door or trunk is open with the ignition
switch turned on, the message which door or trunk
is open appears, and the reminder light comes on. If you continue driving with any door or trunk open, the
reminder light starts flashing and the warning tone
sounds to remind you to close the door or trunk.
W52W52
If the driver's door is opened with the ignition switch
turned off and the moon roof opened, the above
message appears and the reminder light flashes.
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GAUGES, METERS AND SERVICE REMINDER INDICATORS
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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 318.)
(b) If the vehicle skid control system malfunctions
If the message appears, the brake assist system does
not work, however, there is no problem to continue your
driving. If the message appears for the cause of (b),
have your vehicle checked by Lexus dealer as soon as
possible.

GAUGES, METERS AND SERVICE REMINDER INDICATORS
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W49W49
In the following cases, the above message appears,
the reminder light comes on and the warning tone
sounds.
When the headlight switch is turned to the first or
second clickstop with one or more of tail light bulbs
burned out.
 When the brake pedal is held down with one or more
of stop light bulbs burned out.
Have defective bulbs replaced as soon as possible.
W50W50
When the engine oil level is too low, the above
message appears, the reminder light comes on and
the warning tone sounds.
Add oil as soon as possible. (For instructions, see
ºChecking the engine oil levelº on page 413.)
NOTICE
Continued engine operation with low engine oil will damage the engine.

GAUGES, METERS AND SERVICE REMINDER INDICATORS
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W51W51
When the fluid level in the tank becomes nearly
empty, the above message appears, the reminder
light comes on and the warning tone sounds.
Fill the tank as soon as possible.
W53W53
When there is a problem somewhere in the
automatic headlight leveling system, the above
message appears, the reminder light comes on and
the warning tone sounds.
If this message appears, have your vehicle checked by
your Lexus dealer.
INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTCONTROL
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To adjust the brightness of the instrument panel
lights, turn the knob.

INTERIOR EQUIPMENT
98Do 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 party
responsible for compliance could void the
user's authority to operate the device.

COMFORT ADJUSTMENT
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16L136±2
This indicator comes on when the ignition key is
turned to the ªACCº or ªONº position. It goes off
after about 6 seconds. This means the front seat
belt pretensioners are operating properly.
This warning light system monitors the airbag sensor
assembly, inflator, seat belt pretensioner assembly,
warning light, interconnecting wiring and power sources.
(For details, see ªService reminder indicators and
warning buzzersº on page 62.)

COMFORT ADJUSTMENT
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16L243b

1SRS warning light
2Seat belt pretensioner assembly
3Airbag sensor assembly
The seat belt pretensioner system consists mainly of the
above components, and their locations are shown in the
illustration.
The seat belt pretensioner is controlled by the airbag
sensor assembly. The airbag sensor assembly consists
of a safing sensor and airbag sensor.
When a seat belt pretensioner is activated, an operating
noise may be heard and a small amount of smoke±like
gas may be released. This gas is harmless and does not
indicate that a fire is occurring.
Once the seat belt pretensioner has been activated, the
seat belt retractor remains locked.

COMFORT ADJUSTMENT
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The indicator comes on when the ignition key is
turned to the ºACCº or ºONº position. It goes off
after
about 6 seconds. This means the SRS airbags
are operating properly.
The SRS warning light system monitors the airbag
sensor assembly, side airbag sensor assemblies,
inflators, warning light, interconnecting wiring and power
sources. (For details, see ºService reminder indicators
and warning buzzersº on page 62.)
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