2000 Lexus LS400 lexus LS400 2000 Engine / LEXUS 2000 LS400 OWNER'S MANUAL (OM50533U)

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THEFT DETERRENT SYSTEM
To deter theft of the vehicle, this system is designed
to give an alarm if any of the doors, trunk or hood is
forcibly unlocked or the battery terminal is
disconnected and then reconnected while the
vehicle is locked.*
NOTE: *The system operating condition can bechanged. Ask your Lexus dealer for details.
The alarm blows the horn intermittently and flashes the
headlights, tail lights and other exterior lights.
17L001

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Setting the system
1. Turn the ignition key to the ºLOCKº position and
remove it.
The indicator light flashes by means of the engine
immobiliser system.
2. Close and lock all the doors, trunk and hood
using an ignition key or wireless remote control.If you lock them with wireless remote control, the turn
signals flash once.*NOTE: *The turn signals can be set not to flash. Ask
your Lexus dealer for details.
The flashing indicator light will change to stay on when
all the doors, trunk and hood are closed and locked.
3. After 30 seconds, the indicator flashes and the
system is set.
Cancelling the system
When you unlock any door or trunk using an ignition
key or wireless remote control, the system is
cancelled.
If you unlock any door or trunk with wireless remote
control, the turn signals flash twice.*
NOTE: *The turn signals can be set not to flash. Ask your Lexus dealer for details.
Activating the system
The alarm sounds for 60 seconds if any of the following
are operated:

Unlocking any door or trunk without using an ignition
key or wireless remote control.

Opening the hood forcibly.

Reconnecting the battery.

THEFT DETERRENT
218If any door is unlocked and the ignition key is not in the
ignition switch during the alarm sounding, its door is
automatically locked.
To stop the alarm:
Use either of the following methods.

Unlock the door or trunk using an ignition key or
wireless remote control.

Turn the ignition switch on.
Testing the system
1. Open all the windows.
2. Set the system as described above.
The front doors should be locked with the ignition key or
wireless remote control. Be sure to wait until the
indicator light starts flashing.
3. Unlock one of the doors from the inside.
The system should activate the alarm.
4. Unlock any of the doors with a key or the wireless
remote control to cancel the system.
5. Repeat this operation for the other doors and
hood.
When testing the hood, also check that the system is
activated when the battery terminal is disconnected and
then reconnected.
If the system does not work properly, have it checked by your Lexus dealer.
NOTICE
Disconnecting the battery may result in the
erasure of information you have set in thecomputer memory. After reconnecting thebattery, check that the memorized data has beenretained. If it has been erased, input it into thecomputer once more.

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THEFT PREVENTION LABELS(U.S.A.ONLY)
17L002

THEFT DETERRENT
220Your new vehicle carries theft prevention labels
which are approximately 56 mm (2.20 in.) by 16 mm
(0.63 in.).
The purpose of these labels is to reduce the incidence
of vehicle thefts by facilitating the tracing and recovery
of parts from stolen vehicles. The label is designed so
that
once it is applied to a surface, any attempt to remove
it will result in destroying the integrity of the label.
Transferring t hese labels intact from one part to another
will be impossible.
NOTICE
You should not attempt to remove the theft prevention labels as it may violate certain state or
federal laws.

SECTION 2 ± 1
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AIR CONDITIONING AND AUDIO
Air conditioning
Automatic air conditioning controls222
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For vehicles equipped with Navigation
System, please refer to the separateºOwner's Manual for Navigation Systemº.

AIR CONDITIONING
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AUTOMATIC AIR CONDITIONING CONTROLS
21L050

The automatic air conditioning automatically
maintains the set temperature.
This air conditioning features automatic fan speed
and air flow control which automatically selects the
most suitable fan speed and air flow to control the
temperature. The ignition key must be in the ºONº
position.NOTICE
To prevent the battery from being discharged, do
not leave the air conditioning on longer thannecessary when the engine is not running.

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1Driver side temperature control button
2Front windshield button
3Driver side temperature display (in degreesFahrenheit or Centigrade)
4Fan speed display
5Air intake control button
6Air flow display
7Air conditioning on±off button
8Passenger side temperature control button
9Passenger side temperature display (indegrees Fahrenheit or Centigrade)
10Separate/dual control button
11Air flow control button
12Fan speed control button
13OFF button
14Automatic control button