2000 Lexus LS400 audio

HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
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SECTION 2 ± AIR CONDITIONING AND AUDIO
The features of the vehicle's air conditioning and audio
are explained in detail. Be sure to read this section so
that you can make full use of them.
SECTION 3 ± STARTING AND DRIVING
Starting the engine, driving, stopping, operation of
features affecting vehicle handling, hints on vehicle
safety and safe driving techniques are all explained.
Please read everything in this section, and remember ±
drive safely!
SECTION 4 ± IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY
This section explains what to do in the event of an urgent
situation such as the engine not starting or getting a flat
tire, etc. If such a problem occurs, check the contents
of this Owner's Manual and follow the instructions given.
SECTION 5 ± MAINTENANCE
This section explains the importance of regular
maintenance. Regular and periodic inspection and
maintenance of your Lexus will help to keep your vehicle
in its best condition.
SECTION 6 ± SERVICE PROCEDURES AND
SPECIFICATIONS
Simple maintenance procedure and service data are
provided here for your reference should you wish to
perform inspection and maintenance yourself.
INDEX
The page number is listed for each item in the Owner's
Manual so that you can rapidly find the item and page
you are searching for.
GAS STATION INFORMATION
The information you need to know for appropriate
servicing at the gas station is provided here.
QUICK INDEX
This is designed so that you can quickly find the needed
information when an urgent situation arises.
Safety symbol

For detailed information, refer to the description given in each section\
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PICTORIAL INDEX
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Page
1 Door lock switch and power windowswitches 32, 46 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2 Driving position memory switch 210
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3 Shoulder anchor control switch 151
. . . . . . . . .
4 Parking brake release lever 286
. . . . . . . . . . . . .
5 Power rear view mirror control switch 138 . . .
6 Headlight, turn signal and fog
light switch 35, 39, 41 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7 Wiper and washer switch 41
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
8 Outside temperature display 89
. . . . . . . . . . . . .
9 Front passenger's seat belt reminder light 66
10 Emergency flasher switch 52
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
11 Clock 88
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12 Automatic air conditioning controls 222 . . . . .
13 Car audio 241
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14 CD automatic changer 262
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15 Glove box
94
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16 Seat heater switches 53
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17 Automatic transmission selector lever 289 . . .
18 Vehicle skid control system off switch 312. . .
19 Headlight cleaner switch 44
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
20 Ashtray 90
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21 Height control switch 309
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
22 Driving pattern selector switch 289
. . . . . . . . . .
23 Cruise control switch 305
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
24 Multi information control switch 70
. . . . . . . . . .
25 Coin box 102
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26 Parking brake 286
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
27 Trunk lid opener 113
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
28 Fuel filler door opener 114
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SECTION 2 ± 1
221
AIR CONDITIONING AND AUDIO
Air conditioning
Automatic air conditioning controls222
. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
For vehicles equipped with Navigation
System, please refer to the separateºOwner's Manual for Navigation Systemº.

SECTION 2 ± 2
240
AIR CONDITIONING AND AUDIO
Audio
Audio system241
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For vehicles equipped with Navigation
System, please refer to the separateºOwner's Manual for Navigation Systemº.

AUDIO
241
AUDIO SYSTEM
Quick reference for your audio system

AUDIO
242
20L041a

The ºCDº button works only when your Lexus is equipped with an aut\
omatic changer.

The knobs made in Nakamichi are different from the illustration shown above. The operations are in
accordance with the description below.

AUDIO
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1Turning the system on and adjusting volume
(See page 244 for details.)
2Stopping and ejecting a cassette tape
(See page 255 for details.)
3Function buttons
1 ± 6: Station selector buttons
(See page 252 for details.)
SCAN: Scan tuning
(See page 255 for details.)
P. SCAN: Preset scan tuning (See page 255 for details.)
4Display of functions in TAPE mode

:
Side change
(See page 257 for details.)
: DOLBY NR
(See page 257 for details.)
 :Rewinding
(See page 258 for details.)


:Fast forwarding
(See page 258 for details.)
RPT: Automatic repeat
(See page 259 for details.)
SKIP: Automatic skip of blank portions of tape
(See page 259 for details.)
SCAN: Scan selection
(See page 260 for details.)
4
Display of functions in CD mode
:Disc selection
(See page 267 for details.)
 :Reversing
(See page 271 for details.)


:Fast forwarding
(See page 271 for details.)
RPT: Automatic repeat
(See page 272 for details.)
RAND: Random access
(See page 272 for details.)
SCAN: Scan selection
(See page 269 for details.)
5
Mode selectors
(See page 246 for details.)
6Cassette tape slot
(See page 255 for details.)
7Automatic sound levelizer
(Except Nakamichi model)
(See page 248 for details.)
8Tone and balance knobs
(See page 247 for details.)
9Radio mode: Frequency tuning
( S e e p a g e 251 o r 253 f o r
details.)
10TAPE mode: Direct access to a desired

AUDIO
244program
(See page 261 for details.)
CD mode: Direct access to a desired
program (See page 270 for details.)
Using your audio system: some basics
This section describes some of the basic features of the
Lexus audio system. Some information may not pertain
to your system.
Your audio system works when the ignition key is in the
ºACCº or ºONº position.
NOTICE
To prevent the battery from being discharged, do not leave the car audio on longer than necessarywhen the engine is not running.
(a) Turning the system on and off