2000 Lexus LS400 lock

iiiThis vehicle should not be modified with non±genuine
Lexus products. Modification with non±genuine Lexus
products could affect its performance, safety or
durability, and may even violate governmental
regulations. In addition, damage or performance
problems resulting from the modification may not be
covered under warranty.
Spark ignition system of your Lexus
The spark ignition system in your Lexus meets all
requirements of the Canadian Interference±Causing
Equipment Standard.
Installation of a mobile two±way radio
system
As the installation of a mobile two±way radio system in
your
vehicle could affect electronic systems such as the
multiport fuel injection system/sequential multiport fuel
injection system, cruise control system, anti±lock brake
system, SRS airbag system and seat belt pretensioner
system, be sure to check with your Lexus dealer for
precautionary measures or special instructions
regarding installation.
Scrapping of your Lexus
The SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner devices in
your Lexus contain explosive chemicals. If the vehicle
is scrapped with the airbags and seat belt pretensioners
left as they are, this may cause an accident such as a
fire. Be sure to have the system of the SRS airbag and
seat belt pretensioner removed and disposed of by a
qualified service shop or by your Lexus dealer before
you scrap your vehicle.

For detailed information, refer to the description given in each section\
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PICTORIAL INDEX
ix
Page
1 Door lock switch and power windowswitches 32, 46 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2 Driving position memory switch 210
. . . . . . . . .
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
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
12 Automatic air conditioning controls 222 . . . . .
13 Car audio 241
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
14 CD automatic changer 262
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page
15 Glove box
94
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
16 Seat heater switches 53
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
17 Automatic transmission selector lever 289 . . .
18 Vehicle skid control system off switch 312. . .
19 Headlight cleaner switch 44
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
20 Ashtray 90
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
26 Parking brake 286
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
27 Trunk lid opener 113
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
28 Fuel filler door opener 114
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

For detailed information, refer to the description given in each section\
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PICTORIAL INDEX
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Page
1 Engine coolant temperature gauge 59. . . . . . .
2 Tachometer 60
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3 Automatic transmission indicator lights 289 .
4 Turn signal indicator light 39
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5 Headlight indicator light 35
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6 Headlight high beam indicator light 39 . . . . . .
7 Fuel gauge 57
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
8 Low fuel level warning light 68
. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
9 Cruise control indicator light 305
. . . . . . . . . . .
10 Discharge warning light 67
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
11 Driver's seat belt reminder light 66
. . . . . . . . . .
12 ODO/TRIP RESET button 61
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
13 Open door warning light 68
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page
14 SRS warning light
66
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
15 Brake system warning light 65
. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
16 Odometer and trip meter 61
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
17 Multi information display 70
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
18 Slip indicator light 312, 316
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
19 Malfunction indicator lamp 67
. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
20 Vehicle skid control system OFF
indicator light 317 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
21 Anti±lock brake system warning light 68 . . . . .
22 Security indicator light 216
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
23 Instrument panel light control 79
. . . . . . . . . . . .
24 Snow mode indicator light 303
. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
25 Power mode indicator light 303
. . . . . . . . . . . . .
26 Height control indicator light 312
. . . . . . . . . . .

For detailed information, refer to the description given in each section\
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PICTORIAL INDEX
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Page
1 Engine coolant temperature gauge 59. . . . . . .
2 Tachometer 60
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3 Automatic transmission indicator lights 289 .
4 Turn signal indicator light 39
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5 Tail light indicator light 35
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6 Headlight high beam indicator light 39 . . . . . .
7 Fuel gauge 57
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
8 Low fuel level warning light 68
. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
9 Cruise control indicator light 305
. . . . . . . . . . .
10 Discharge warning light 67
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
11 Driver's seat belt reminder light 66
. . . . . . . . . .
12 ODO/TRIP RESET button 79
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
13 Open door warning light 68
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page
14 SRS warning light
66
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
15 Brake system warning light 65
. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
16 Odometer and trip meter 61
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
17 Multi information display 70
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
18 Slip indicator light 312, 316
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
19 Malfunction indicator lamp 67
. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
20 Vehicle skid control system
OFF indicator light 317 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
21 Anti±lock brake system warning light 68 . . . . .
22 Security indicator light 216
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
23 Instrument panel light control 79
. . . . . . . . . . . .
24 Snow mode indicator light 303
. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
25 Power mode indicator light 303
. . . . . . . . . . . . .

KEYS AND DOORS
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1Master key (black) ± The master key works in
every l ock. For your Lexus dealer to make you
a new key with built±in transponder chip, your
dealer will need it.
2 Sub key (gray) ± The sub key will not open the
trunk, trunk main switch and the glove box.
3Key number plate ± Keep the plate in a safe
place such as your wallet, not in the vehicle.
A transponder chip for engine immobiliser system has
been filled in the head of the master and sub keys.
These chips are needed to enable the system to function
correctly, so be careful not to lose these keys. If you
make your own duplicate key, you will not be able to
cancel the system or start the engine.
To protect things locked in the trunk or glove box when
you have your vehicle parked, leave the sub key with the
attendant. Since
the doors and trunk lid can be locked without a key,
you should always carry a spare master key in case you
accidentally lock your keys inside the vehicle.
If you should lose your keys or if you need additional
keys, duplicates can be made by a Lexus dealer using
the key number.
We recommend you to write down the key number and
keep it in safe place.
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Since a transponder chip is not built in this flat key,
you cannot start the engine with this key. Use this
key to release the lock in case you accidentally lock
your keys inside the vehicle or trunk.
Insert your flat key in its key case as shown. We
recommend that you always carry this with you for
emergency use. Do not leave it in your vehicle.
NOTICE
Do not let the key case become bent as the key
may fall out or become bent also.
The flat key is designed for emergency useonly.

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1Locking the doors and sounding an alarm
2Unlocking the doors
3Indicator light
4Unlocking the trunk lid
NOTE: *This feature can be set inoperative as
vehicle theft deterrent measure in case of the loss ofthe wireless remote control key. Ask your Lexusdealer for details.
When you operate any button on the key, push it slowly
and surely.
The operational range of the wireless remote control is
approximately 1 meter (3 ft.). The effective range may
vary with different conditions. To activate the wireless
remote control without fail, do it approximately 1 meter
(3 ft.) from your Lexus. In the following cases, the battery in the key may be
discharged. If this is a case, replace it using a special
screwdriver.

The remote control does not work.
 The operational range of wireless remote control
becomes extremely short.
 The indicator light on the key is dimmed or does not
come on.
For the replacement of the battery, see ºReplacing the
batteryº on page 27. You can also have the battery of the
key replaced by your Lexus dealer.
If you lose the wireless key, contact your Lexus dealer
as soon as possible to avoid the possibility of theft, or an
accident.
You can use up to 4 wireless remote control keys for the
same vehicle. Contact your Lexus dealer for detailed
information.
The wireless remote control key is an electronic
component. Observe the following instructions in
order not to cause damage to the key.
 Do not leave the wireless remote control key on
places where the temperature becomes high such as
on the dashboard.
 Do not disassemble it.
 Avoid knocking it hard against other objects or

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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.