Lexus LS400 owner's manual: Interior equipment

INTERIOR EQUIPMENT

NOTICE

Do not load the vehicle beyond the vehicle capacity weight specified on the tire pressure label inside the glovebox lid.

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SECTION 1 – 5

INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS

Exterior equipment

• Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ........ 62

• Trunk lid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ........ 63

• Fuel tank cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ........

EXTERIOR EQUIPMENT

HOOD

To open the hood, pull the hood lock release lever under the instrument panel. The hood will spring up slightly.

Before closing the hood, check to see that you have not forgotten any tools, rags, etc. Then lower the hood and make sure it locks.

⚠ CAUTION Before driving, be sure that the hood is securely locked. Otherwise, the hood may open unexpectedly while driving and an accident may occur.

Insert your fingers under the hood, push up the auxiliary catch lever and lift the hood.

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TRUNK LID

To unlock the trunk lid, insert the master key and turn it clockwise.

To close the trunk lid, lower it and press down on it. After closing the trunk lid, try pulling it up to make sure it is securely closed.

The trunk lid can be unlocked using the wireless remote control key. For details, see page 14.

To open the trunk lid, push it up. It fully opens. However, to prevent a rain from entering the vehicle, it is designed to stop partway when you pull down the fully opened trunk lid lightly.

CAUTION Keep the trunk lid closed while driving. This not only keeps the luggage from being thrown out, but also prevents exhaust gases from entering the vehicle.

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Trunk lid opener

▶ 1 Main switch 2 Operative 3 Inoperative

To open the trunk lid while sitting in the driver's seat, pull the lever with the main switch not pushed in.

1 If you do not want to activate the trunk lid opener system, push in the main switch.

2 To activate the system, insert the master key and turn it counterclockwise.

To protect things put in the trunk, when you have your vehicle parked, push in the main switch.

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FUEL TANK CAP

1. To open the fuel filler door, pull the lever under the instrument panel.

When refueling, turn off the engine.

CAUTION

• Do not smoke, cause sparks or allow open flames when refuelling. The fumes are flammable.
• When opening the cap, do not remove the cap quickly. In hot weather, fuel under pressure could cause injury by spraying out of the filler neck if the cap is suddenly removed.

2. To remove the fuel tank cap, turn the cap slowly counterclockwise, then pause slightly before removing it. The removed cap can be stored on the back side of the fuel filler door.

It is not unusual to hear a slight swoosh when the cap is opened. When installing the cap, turn the cap clockwise until you hear a click.

If the cap is not tightened securely, the malfunction indicator lamp comes on. Make sure the cap is tightened securely.

The indicator lamp goes off after driving several times. If the indicator lamp does not go off, contact your Lexus dealer as soon as possible.

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CAUTION

• Make sure the cap is tightened securely to prevent fuel spillage in case of an accident.
• Use only a genuine Lexus fuel tank cap for replacement. It has a built-in check valve to reduce fuel tank vacuum.

In case the opener is not actuated

Pull the manual lever toward the back. This is used in case the fuel filler door cannot be opened due to a discharged battery or other trouble.

MOON ROOF

▶ 1 Open 2 Close

To slide open the moon roof, push the switch toward the back for about 1 second. The moon roof will fully open. To stop partway, push the same switch or push the "TILT" switch.

The sun shade can be opened or closed manually. However, if you open the moon roof, the sun shade will be opened with the moon roof.

To close the moon roof, push the switch toward the front for about 1 second. The moon roof will fully close. To stop partway, push the same switch or push the "TILT" switch.

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1 Tilt up 2 Lower

To tilt up the rear end of the moon roof fully, push the switch on the rear side or on the front side to lower it.

To operate the moon roof, the ignition key must be in the "ON" position.

Key off operation: Even if the ignition key is turned to the "ACC" or "LOCK" position, the moon roof can be operated until any of the doors is opened (or for about 45 seconds).

Operating the moon roof from outside the vehicle

The moon roof can be closed or opened using an ignition key.*

Insert the ignition key into the key hole on the driver's door.

To close the moon roof: Turn the key in the locking direction and hold it for a few seconds.

To open the moon roof: Turn the key in the unlocking direction and hold it for a few seconds.

NOTE: *This feature can be set inoperative, or sliding open or tilting up can be selected. Ask your Lexus dealer for details.

Jam protection function

During closing operation, the moon roof stops and is open if something gets caught into the roof opening.

If an impact is given to the moon roof, this function may work without anything caught.

CAUTION

• Never try jamming any part of your body to make the jam protection function work intentionally.
• The jam protection function may not work when something gets caught just before the moon roof fully closed.

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CAUTION To avoid serious personal injury, you must do the following.

• While the vehicle is moving, always keep the head, hands and other parts of the body of all occupants away from the roof opening. Otherwise, you could be seriously injured if the vehicle stops suddenly or if the vehicle is involved in an accident.
• Always make sure nobody places his/her head, hands and other parts of the body in the roof opening before you close the roof. If someone's neck, head or hands gets caught in the closing roof, it could result in a serious injury. When anyone closes the roof, first make sure it is safe to do so.
• Never leave small children alone in the vehicle, especially with the ignition key still inserted. They could use the moon roof switches and get trapped in the roof opening. Unattended children can become involved in serious accidents.
• Never sit on top of the vehicle around the roof opening.

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SECTION 1 – 6

INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS

Comfort adjustment

• Front seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ........ 70
• Head restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ........ 73
• Tilt and telescopic steering wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ........

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FRONT SEATS

Front seat precautions

CAUTION The SRS side airbags are installed in the driver and front passenger seats. Observe the following precautions.

• Do not lean over the front door when the vehicle is in use. The side airbag inflates with considerable speed and force; you may be killed or severely injured.
• Do not modify or replace the seats or the surface of the seats with side airbags. Such changes may disable the system, or cause the side airbags to inflate, resulting in death or serious injury. Consult your Lexus dealer.
• Do not use accessories for the seats which cover the parts where the side airbags should inflate. Such accessories may prevent the side airbags from activating correctly, causing death or serious injury.

Seat adjustment precautions

Adjust the driver's seat so that the foot pedals, steering wheel and instrument panel controls are within easy reach of the driver.

CAUTION

• Do not adjust the seat while the vehicle is moving as the seat may unexpectedly move and cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.
• Be careful not to hit the seat against a passenger, luggage or the rear seat.

NOTICE Do not operate the control switch in more than one dimension at a time. It may cause electrical overload.

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Adjusting front seats

▶ 1 Seat position control switch, seat cushion angle and height control switch 2 Seatback angle and head restraint control switch 3 Lumbar support control switch

Adjusting seat position

Move the control switch in the desired direction. Releasing the switch will stop the seat in that position. Do not place anything under the seat. It might interfere with the seat movement.

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Adjusting seatback angle

Move the control switch in the desired direction. Releasing the switch will stop the seatback in that position.

CAUTION

To reduce the risk of sliding under the lap belt during a collision, avoid reclining the seatback any more than needed. The seat belts provide maximum protection in a frontal or rear collision when the driver and the passenger are sitting up straight and well back in the seats. If you are reclined, the lap belt may slide past your hips and apply restraint forces directly to the abdomen. Therefore, in the event of a frontal collision, the risk of personal injury may increase with increasing recline of the seatback.

Adjusting seat cushion angle and height

Move the control switch in the desired direction. Releasing the switch will stop the seat cushion in that position.

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Adjusting lumbar support

Push the control switch on either side. The amount of lumbar support will change as long as the switch is pushed.

HEAD RESTRAINTS

Front seats (power type)

Move the control switch in the desired direction. Releasing the switch will stop the head restraint in that position.

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To move the head restraint forward or rearward, pull or push on the top.

The head restraint is most effective when it is close to your head. Therefore, using a cushion on the seatback is not recommended.

CAUTION Adjust the top of the head restraint so that it is closest to the top of your ears.

Front and outside rear seats (manual type)

To raise the head restraint, pull it up. To lower it, press the lock release button and push the head restraint down. To move the head restraint forward or rearward, pull or push on the top.

The head restraint is most effective when it is close to your head. Therefore, using a cushion on the seatback is not recommended.

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CAUTION

• Adjust the top of the head restraint so that it is closest to the top of your ears.
• After adjusting the head restraint, make sure it is locked in position.
• Do not drive with the head restraints removed.

Center rear seat

To move the head restraint forward, pull on the top. Pulling the top of the head restraint forward as far as it can go will return it to the original position.

CAUTION After adjusting the head restraint, make sure it is locked in position.

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TILT AND TELESCOPIC STEERING WHEEL

Adjustment of steering wheel tilt

To adjust the tilt of the steering wheel, push the control switch upward or downward to set it to the desired position.

CAUTION Do not adjust the steering wheel while the vehicle is moving.

Adjustment of telescopic steering column

To adjust the steering column length, push the control switch forward or backward to set the steering wheel to the desired position.

CAUTION Do not adjust the steering column while the vehicle is moving.

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Auto tilt away*

When the ignition key is removed, the steering column moves forward away from the driver and also tilts up for easy exit and entry.

When the key is inserted in the ignition switch, the steering column returns to the previously set position.

NOTE: *This feature can be set inoperative. Ask your Lexus dealer for details.

OUTSIDE REAR VIEW MIRRORS

Adjust the mirror so you can just see the side of your vehicle in the mirror.

When the inside rear view mirror darkens in "AUTO" mode, the outside rear view mirrors also darken to reduce the reflection of the headlights of the following vehicle. For details, see "Inside rear view mirror" on page 79.

CAUTION

Do not adjust the mirror while the vehicle is moving. It may cause the driver to mishandle the vehicle and an accident may occur, resulting in personal injuries.

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Power rear view mirror control

▶ 1 Master switch 2 Control switch

To adjust the power rear view mirror, first place the master switch at "L" (left) or "R" (right), and push the control switch on the desired side.

If the engine is not running, the key must be in the "ACC" position for operation of the power rear view mirror.

When you are backing up, you can adjust the mirror on the passenger's side down quickly in the following procedure.

1. Put the selector lever in the "R" position.
2. Place the master switch at "L" (left).

The mirror returns to the previous position by any of the following operations.

• Put the selector lever in a position other than "R".
• Place the master switch in a position other than the present setting.
• Turn the ignition key to the "LOCK" position.

However, the passenger's side mirror remains down when shifting between "R" and "D"repeatedly (i.e., when putting your vehicle into the garage) within 2 minutes after the mirror is adjusted down.

NOTICE If ice should jam the mirror, do not operate the control or scrape the mirror face. Use a spray de-icer to free the mirror.

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Folding rear view mirrors

To fold the rear view mirror, push backward. The rear view mirrors can be folded backward for parking in restricted areas.

CAUTION Do not drive with the mirrors folded backward. Both the driver and passenger side rear view mirrors must be extended and properly adjusted before driving.

INSIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR

Pushing the switch changes the mode between "AUTO" and "DAY". The indicator comes on when the "AUTO" mode is selected. "DAY" mode: The mirror surface is normal. "AUTO" mode: If the mirror detects light from the headlights of the vehicle behind you, the mirror surface darkens slightly to reduce the reflected light. When the inside rear view mirror surface changes, the outside rear view mirror surfaces will also become darker. When the ignition key is inserted and turned on, the inside rear view mirror always turns on in the "AUTO" mode. Adjust it before driving so that the rear view is the best. When the outside air temperature is low, it may take a little longer for the mirror to darken in response to the detection of headlights.

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SEAT BELTS

Seat belt precautions

Lexus strongly urges that the driver and passengers in the vehicle be properly restrained at all times with the seat belts provided. Failure to do so could increase the chance of injury and/or the severity of injury in accidents.

Child. Use a child restraint system appropriate for the child until the child becomes large enough to properly wear the vehicle's seat belts. See "Child restraint" for details.

If a child is too large for a child restraint system, the child should sit in the rear seat and must be restrained using the vehicle's seat belt. According to accident statistics, the child is safer when properly restrained in the rear seat than in the front seat.

If a child must sit in the front seat, the seat belts should be worn properly. Do not let the child sit on your lap. It does not provide sufficient restraint. If an accident occurs and the seat belts are not worn properly, the force of the rapid inflation of the airbag may cause severe injury to the child.

Do not allow the child to stand up or kneel on either rear or front seats. An unrestrained child could suffer serious injury during emergency braking or a collision.

Pregnant woman. Lexus recommends the use of a seat belt. Ask your doctor for specific recommendations. The lap belt should be worn securely and as low as possible over the hips and not on the waist.

Injured person. Lexus recommends the use of a seat belt. Depending on the injury, first check with your doctor for specific recommendations.

CAUTION Persons should ride in their seats properly wearing their seat belts whenever the vehicle is moving. Otherwise, they are much more likely to suffer serious bodily injury in the event of sudden braking or a collision.

When using the seat belts, observe the following:

• Use the belt for only one person at a time. Do not use a single belt for two or more people – even children.
• Avoid reclining the seatbacks too much. The seat belts provide maximum protection when the seatbacks are in the upright position. (See "Adjusting seatback angle".)
• Be careful not to damage the belt webbing or hardware. Take care that they do not get caught or pinched in the seat or doors.
• Inspect the belt system periodically. Check for cuts, fraying, and loose parts. Damaged parts should be replaced. Do not disassemble or modify the system.

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• Keep the belts clean and dry. If they need cleaning, use a mild soap solution or lukewarm water. Never use bleach, dye, or abrasive cleaners – they may severely weaken the belts.
• Replace the belt assembly (including bolts) if it has been used in a severe impact. The entire assembly should be replaced even if damage is not obvious.

Front seat belt buckle illumination

Opening the driver’s door lights up the driver’s seat belt buckle for easy use. The same applies for the front passenger’s door and seat belt buckle.

The light remains on for 15 seconds after the door is closed, but goes off immediately when all doors are locked.

Fastening front and rear seat belts

Adjust the seat as needed and sit up straight and well back in the seat. To fasten your belt, pull it out of the retractor and insert the tab into the buckle.

You will hear a click when the tab locks into the buckle.

The seat belt length automatically adjusts to your size and the seat position.

The retractor will lock the belt during a sudden stop or on impact. It also may lock if you lean forward too quickly. A slow, easy motion will allow the belt to extend, and you can move around freely.

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When a passenger’s shoulder belt is completely extended and is then retracted even slightly, the belt is locked in that position and cannot be extended. This feature is used to hold the child restraint system securely. (For details, see "Child restraint" on page 98.) To free the belt again, fully retract the belt and then pull the belt out once more.

If the seat belt cannot be pulled out of the retractor, firmly pull the belt and release it. You will then be able to smoothly pull the belt out of the retractor.

CAUTION

• After inserting the tab, make sure the tab and buckle are locked and that the belt is not twisted.
• Do not insert coins, clips, etc. in the buckle as this may prevent you from properly latching the tab and buckle.
• If the seat belt does not function normally, immediately contact your Lexus dealer. Do not use the seat until the seat belt is fixed. It cannot protect an adult occupant or your child from injury.

Adjust the position of the lap and shoulder belts.

[1] Position the lap belt as low as possible on your hips – not on your waist.

[2] Adjust it to a snug fit by pulling the shoulder portion upward through the latch plate.

CAUTION

• High-positioned lap belts and loose-fitting belts both could cause severe injuries due to sliding under the lap belt during a collision or other unintended result. Keep the lap belt positioned as low on hip as possible.
• For your safety, do not place the shoulder belt under your arm.

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►Front seat belts only Adjust the shoulder anchor position to your size. Manual type: To raise the anchor position, push the anchor up. To lower the anchor position, support the anchor while you push the lock release button then slide the anchor down. After adjustment, make sure the anchor is locked in position.

CAUTION Always make sure the shoulder belt is positioned across the center of your shoulder. The belt should be kept away from your neck, but not falling off your shoulder. Failure to do so could reduce the amount of protection in an accident and cause severe injuries in a collision.

►Front seat belts only Power type: To adjust the shoulder anchor position, press the upper or lower part of the control switch located on the door. When the switch is released, the shoulder anchor will stop at that position.

CAUTION Always make sure the shoulder belt is positioned across the center of your shoulder. The belt should be kept away from your neck, but not falling off your shoulder. Failure to do so could reduce the amount of protection in an accident and cause severe injuries in a collision.

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To release the belt, press the buckle release button and allow the belt to retract.

If the belt does not retract smoothly, pull it out and check for kinks or twists. Then make sure it remains untwisted as it retracts.

Seat belt extender

If the front or rear outside seat belts cannot be fastened securely because it is not long enough, a personalized seat belt extender is available from your Lexus dealer free of charge.

Please contact your local Lexus dealer so that the dealer can order the proper required length for the extender. Bring the heaviest coat you expect to wear for proper measurement and selection of length. Additional ordering information is available at your Lexus dealer.

CAUTION

When using the seat belt extender, observe the following. Failure to follow these instructions could result in less effectiveness of the seat belt restraint system in case of vehicle accident, increasing the chance of personal injury.

• Never use the seat belt extender if you can fasten the seat belt without it.
• Remember that the extender provided for you may not be safe when used on a different vehicle, or for another person or at a different seating position than the one originally intended for.

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To connect the extender to the seat belt, insert the tab into the seat belt buckle so that the "PRESS" signs on the buckle release buttons of the extender and the seat belt are both facing outward as shown.

You will hear a click when the tab locks into the buckle.

When releasing the seat belt, press on the buckle release button on the extender, not on the seat belt. This helps prevent damage to the vehicle interior and extender itself.

When not in use, remove the extender and store in the vehicle for future use.

CAUTION

• After inserting the tab, make sure the tab and buckle are locked and that the belt is not twisted.
• Do not insert coins, clips, etc. in the buckle as this may prevent you from properly latching the tab and buckle.
• If the seat belt does not function normally, immediately contact your Lexus dealer. Do not use the seat until the seat belt is fixed. It cannot protect an adult occupant or your child from injury.

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SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)

The Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) consists of driver and front passenger airbags, side airbags and seat belt pretensioners. The combination of these 3 systems is designed to provide further protection for the driver and front passenger when added to the primary protection provided by the seat belts.

►Driver and front passenger airbags, and seat belt pretensioners

Driver and front passenger airbags: In response to a severe frontal impact, the driver and front passenger airbags work together with the seat belts to help preventing or reduce injury by inflating, in order to decrease the likelihood of the driver's or front passenger's heads or chests from directly hitting the steering wheel or dashboard.

Seat belt pretensioners: In response to a severe frontal impact, the seat belts are quickly drawn back in by the retractors so that the belts snugly restrain the driver and front passenger.

The front passenger airbag is activated even with no passenger in the front seat.

The seat belt pretensioners are activated together with the driver and front passenger airbags, even with no passenger in the front seat.

Be sure to wear your seat belt.

CAUTION

The driver or front passenger too close to the steering wheel or dashboard during airbag deployment can be killed or seriously injured. Lexus strongly recommends that:

• The driver sit as far back as possible from the steering wheel while still maintaining control of the vehicle.
• The front passenger sit as far back as possible from the dashboard.
• All vehicle occupants be properly restrained using the available seat belts.

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►Side airbags

Side airbags: In response to a severe side impact, the side airbag for the driver or front passenger works together with the seat belt to help preventing or reducing injury by inflating, in order to decrease the impact mainly on the driver or front passenger’s chest.

The side airbag on the passenger seat is activated even with no passenger in the front seat.

Be sure to wear your seat belt.

CAUTION SRS side airbags inflate with considerable force. To avoid potential death or serious injury during inflation of a side airbag, Lexus strongly recommends that the driver and front passenger;

• Wear their seat belt.
• Remain properly seated with their back against the seat at all times.

The indicator comes on when the ignition key is turned to the "ACC" or "ON" position. It goes off after about 6 seconds. This means the SRS is operating properly.

The SRS warning light system monitors the airbag sensor assemblies, inflators, seat belt pretensioners, warning light, interconnecting wiring and power sources.

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