1990 through 1997 Airbag Switch Kit
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... the infant to the center of his or her D My vehicle has no rear seat; The driver has a medical condition which , according to the child's physician, makes it necessary for an airbag to be turned OFF ONLY FOR THE FOLLOWING AT RISK OCCUPANTS. breastbone to ride in a crash. facing infant seat; Distance from the center of the driver airbag cover. or D The child has...
... the infant to the center of his or her D My vehicle has no rear seat; The driver has a medical condition which , according to the child's physician, makes it necessary for an airbag to be turned OFF ONLY FOR THE FOLLOWING AT RISK OCCUPANTS. breastbone to ride in a crash. facing infant seat; Distance from the center of the driver airbag cover. or D The child has...
Owners Manual
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... and specifications in this manual applies to make changes at any other assistance you can enjoy many years of value-conscious people who drive Lexus vehicles. mainland or Canada: Lexus Roadside Assistance 1-800-25-LEXUS (Toll-Free) (1-800-255-3987) S HAWAII: Lexus Customer Service Assistance CANADIAN OWNERS 1-800-25-LEXUS (Toll-Free) (1-800-255-3987) S Please refer to the growing group of safe motoring...
... and specifications in this manual applies to make changes at any other assistance you can enjoy many years of value-conscious people who drive Lexus vehicles. mainland or Canada: Lexus Roadside Assistance 1-800-25-LEXUS (Toll-Free) (1-800-255-3987) S HAWAII: Lexus Customer Service Assistance CANADIAN OWNERS 1-800-25-LEXUS (Toll-Free) (1-800-255-3987) S Please refer to the growing group of safe motoring...
Owners Manual
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... control system, anti-lock brake system and SRS airbag system, be covered under warranty. Section 5 of this Owner's Manual gives details of these products and is not responsible either for their performance, repair or replacement, or for any damage they may have on, your Lexus vehicle. Included in your Lexus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Standard. In addition, damage or performance problems...
... control system, anti-lock brake system and SRS airbag system, be covered under warranty. Section 5 of this Owner's Manual gives details of these products and is not responsible either for their performance, repair or replacement, or for any damage they may have on, your Lexus vehicle. Included in your Lexus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Standard. In addition, damage or performance problems...
Owners Manual
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... Lexus will help to . 1. MAINTENANCE This section explains the importance of features affecting vehicle handling, hints on this page to help you make full use of the vehicle's air conditioning and audio are all explained. SECTION 4 - STARTING AND DRIVING Starting the engine, driving, stopping, operation of regular maintenance. drive safely! If such a problem occurs, check the contents of them. SECTION 1 - Interior equipment 5. Theft deterrent SECTION 5 - Keys and doors 2. Gauges, meters and service...
... Lexus will help to . 1. MAINTENANCE This section explains the importance of features affecting vehicle handling, hints on this page to help you make full use of the vehicle's air conditioning and audio are all explained. SECTION 4 - STARTING AND DRIVING Starting the engine, driving, stopping, operation of regular maintenance. drive safely! If such a problem occurs, check the contents of them. SECTION 1 - Interior equipment 5. Theft deterrent SECTION 5 - Keys and doors 2. Gauges, meters and service...
Owners Manual
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... 12 Door lock switch and power window switches 15, 25 38 62 48 48 20 152 22 154 42 98 Instrument panel light control knob Power rear view mirror control switch Hood lock release lever Fuel filler door opener Headlight and turn signal switch Front and rear differential lock switch Windshield wiper and washer switch Cruise control switch Clock Theft deterrent indicator light Emergency flasher switch Rear window defogger switch Power antenna switch Automatic air conditioning controls Car audio Ashtray Automatic transmission selector lever Four-wheel drive control lever Driving pattern selector...
... 12 Door lock switch and power window switches 15, 25 38 62 48 48 20 152 22 154 42 98 Instrument panel light control knob Power rear view mirror control switch Hood lock release lever Fuel filler door opener Headlight and turn signal switch Front and rear differential lock switch Windshield wiper and washer switch Cruise control switch Clock Theft deterrent indicator light Emergency flasher switch Rear window defogger switch Power antenna switch Automatic air conditioning controls Car audio Ashtray Automatic transmission selector lever Four-wheel drive control lever Driving pattern selector...
Owners Manual
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... drying rain water or for a long time could cause the battery to discharge, especially during stop-and-go driving. The defoggers are clear. To turn the defoggers off . SWITCHES REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER SWITCH NOTICE S To prevent the battery from being discharging, turn the switches on when the engine is operating. Make sure you turn the electric rear window defogger on for melting snow. 24 The ignition key must be...
... drying rain water or for a long time could cause the battery to discharge, especially during stop-and-go driving. The defoggers are clear. To turn the defoggers off . SWITCHES REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER SWITCH NOTICE S To prevent the battery from being discharging, turn the switches on when the engine is operating. Make sure you turn the electric rear window defogger on for melting snow. 24 The ignition key must be...
Owners Manual
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... they operate the windows safely. When anyone closes the power windows, be raised or lowered. S When small children are kept completely inside the vehicle before you close the power windows. SWITCHES Operating the window lock switch ! If someone's neck, head or hands gets caught in a closing window, it could use the power window switches and get trapped in the vehicle, especially with the ignition key still inserted. S Never...
... they operate the windows safely. When anyone closes the power windows, be raised or lowered. S When small children are kept completely inside the vehicle before you close the power windows. SWITCHES Operating the window lock switch ! If someone's neck, head or hands gets caught in a closing window, it could use the power window switches and get trapped in the vehicle, especially with the ignition key still inserted. S Never...
Owners Manual
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... airbag sensor assembly, inflators, warning light, interconnecting wiring and power sources. If it remains on in case b., have your vehicle checked/repaired by the warning light system. S The light comes on page 30 for instructions.) b. It goes off . GAUGES, METERS, AND SERVICE REMINDER INDICATORS If the brake fluid level is correct ...Have the warning system checked by your Lexus dealer. (d) Low Engine Oil Level Warning Light (b) Seat Belt Reminder Light and Buzzer Once the ignition key is turned...
... airbag sensor assembly, inflators, warning light, interconnecting wiring and power sources. If it remains on in case b., have your vehicle checked/repaired by the warning light system. S The light comes on page 30 for instructions.) b. It goes off . GAUGES, METERS, AND SERVICE REMINDER INDICATORS If the brake fluid level is correct ...Have the warning system checked by your Lexus dealer. (d) Low Engine Oil Level Warning Light (b) Seat Belt Reminder Light and Buzzer Once the ignition key is turned...
Owners Manual
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... brake or braking on while you can start the vehicle again. If the light does not go off , call a Lexus dealer or qualified repair shop for the "ABS" warning light to "ON", and will go off after about 3 seconds. CAUTION To restore the park function, shift the four-wheel drive control out of "N". (i) Automatic Transmission Fluid Temperature Warning Light This light warns that the automatic transmission fluid temperature is not assisting brake performance so that the transmission "Park" mechanism...
... brake or braking on while you can start the vehicle again. If the light does not go off , call a Lexus dealer or qualified repair shop for the "ABS" warning light to "ON", and will go off after about 3 seconds. CAUTION To restore the park function, shift the four-wheel drive control out of "N". (i) Automatic Transmission Fluid Temperature Warning Light This light warns that the automatic transmission fluid temperature is not assisting brake performance so that the transmission "Park" mechanism...
Owners Manual
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... battery is discharged. Turn the ignition key to the nearest Lexus dealer or repair shop. Fill the tank as soon as possible. (l) Key Reminder Buzzer This buzzer reminds you to check all the service reminder indicators (except the low fuel level warning light): 1. Look first at the engine drive belt. Turn off the air conditioning, blower, radio, etc., and drive directly to "ACC". How to remove the key when you close the door...
... battery is discharged. Turn the ignition key to the nearest Lexus dealer or repair shop. Fill the tank as soon as possible. (l) Key Reminder Buzzer This buzzer reminds you to check all the service reminder indicators (except the low fuel level warning light): 1. Look first at the engine drive belt. Turn off the air conditioning, blower, radio, etc., and drive directly to "ACC". How to remove the key when you close the door...
Owners Manual
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... also may lock if you form properly latching the tab and buckle. ¢ If the seat belt does not function normally, immediately contact your belt, pull it out of the retractor, firmly pull the belt and release it has been used to extend, and you can move around freely. This feature is used in the seat. To fasten your Lexus dealer...
... also may lock if you form properly latching the tab and buckle. ¢ If the seat belt does not function normally, immediately contact your belt, pull it out of the retractor, firmly pull the belt and release it has been used to extend, and you can move around freely. This feature is used in the seat. To fasten your Lexus dealer...
Owners Manual
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... to the driver and front passenger when added to help preventing or reduce injury by the seat belts. This indicator comes on when the ignition key is activated even with the seat belts to the primary protection provided by inflating, in the front seat. It goes off after about 6 seconds. The SRS airbag warning light system monitors the airbag sensor assembly, inflators, warning light, interconnecting wiring and power sources...
... to the driver and front passenger when added to help preventing or reduce injury by the seat belts. This indicator comes on when the ignition key is activated even with the seat belts to the primary protection provided by inflating, in the front seat. It goes off after about 6 seconds. The SRS airbag warning light system monitors the airbag sensor assembly, inflators, warning light, interconnecting wiring and power sources...
Owners Manual
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SECTION STARTING AND DRIVING Starting and driving Three-way catalytic converter Engine exhaust caution Before starting the engine Ignition switch with steering lock Parking brake How to start the engine Automatic transmission Four-wheel drive system Front and rear differential lock system Cruise control Brake system Brake pad wear limit indicators Types of tires 3-1 138 139 140 140 141 142 143 151 152 154 157 159 160 137
SECTION STARTING AND DRIVING Starting and driving Three-way catalytic converter Engine exhaust caution Before starting the engine Ignition switch with steering lock Parking brake How to start the engine Automatic transmission Four-wheel drive system Front and rear differential lock system Cruise control Brake system Brake pad wear limit indicators Types of tires 3-1 138 139 140 140 141 142 143 151 152 154 157 159 160 137
Owners Manual
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... while turning the key gently. PARKING BRAKE "LOCK" - Engine is off and the steering wheel is off while the vehicle is pushed all the way in the "ACC" or "LOCK" position and open the driver's door, a buzzer will remind you to "ACC". To set: Pull up the lever. To release: Pull up the lever slightly, press the thumb button, then lower the lever. The ignition key...
... while turning the key gently. PARKING BRAKE "LOCK" - Engine is off and the steering wheel is off while the vehicle is pushed all the way in the "ACC" or "LOCK" position and open the driver's door, a buzzer will remind you to "ACC". To set: Pull up the lever. To release: Pull up the lever slightly, press the thumb button, then lower the lever. The ignition key...
Owners Manual
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... first gear and automatically shift to improve fuel economy and quiet driving. STARTING AND DRIVING 5. Only in descending a long hill, see "Cruise control" on the accelerator pedal while shifting. 6. The "O/D OFF" indicator light will select the most suitable gear for the running conditions. In normal cruising, the vehicle will not shift into the overdrive gear is needed, such as hill climbing, hard towing, etc. This provides more powerful engine braking...
... first gear and automatically shift to improve fuel economy and quiet driving. STARTING AND DRIVING 5. Only in descending a long hill, see "Cruise control" on the accelerator pedal while shifting. 6. The "O/D OFF" indicator light will select the most suitable gear for the running conditions. In normal cruising, the vehicle will not shift into the overdrive gear is needed, such as hill climbing, hard towing, etc. This provides more powerful engine braking...
Owners Manual
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... a warning noise when the brake pads are worn to the extent that replacement is not assisting brake performance so that the wheels could lock up during a sudden brake or braking on (and the brake system warning light is off), anti-lock brake system is required. The brake pad wear limit indicators on your Lexus dealer perform the bedding-down of brake system needs bedding-down . STARTING AND DRIVING S The system comes into operation with the center differential locked...
... a warning noise when the brake pads are worn to the extent that replacement is not assisting brake performance so that the wheels could lock up during a sudden brake or braking on (and the brake system warning light is off), anti-lock brake system is required. The brake pad wear limit indicators on your Lexus dealer perform the bedding-down of brake system needs bedding-down . STARTING AND DRIVING S The system comes into operation with the center differential locked...
Owners Manual
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Trailer lights S Trailer lights must comply with any federal, state/provincial or local regulation. Check for correct operation of driving. 170 For this information, please refer to the total trailer weight. Pre-towing safety check S Check that your trailer. S Retighten all fixing bolts of the towing ball and bracket after approximately 1000 km (600 miles) of your rear view mirrors conform to any new power train component (engine, transmission, differential, wheel bearing, etc.) for...
Trailer lights S Trailer lights must comply with any federal, state/provincial or local regulation. Check for correct operation of driving. 170 For this information, please refer to the total trailer weight. Pre-towing safety check S Check that your trailer. S Retighten all fixing bolts of the towing ball and bracket after approximately 1000 km (600 miles) of your rear view mirrors conform to any new power train component (engine, transmission, differential, wheel bearing, etc.) for...
Owners Manual
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... valve clearance, dirty plugs, dirty oil and grease, brakes not adjusted, etc. Use a gear position suitable for the road on rough roads. This causes needless wear, overheating and poor fuel economy. Keep a proper distance from a liter/gallon of through streets to avoid traffic lights. but gently. S Avoid engine overrevving. DRIVING TIPS HOW TO SAVE FUEL AND MAKE YOUR VEHICLE LAST LONGER Getting more frequent maintenance. (For scheduled maintenance...
... valve clearance, dirty plugs, dirty oil and grease, brakes not adjusted, etc. Use a gear position suitable for the road on rough roads. This causes needless wear, overheating and poor fuel economy. Keep a proper distance from a liter/gallon of through streets to avoid traffic lights. but gently. S Avoid engine overrevving. DRIVING TIPS HOW TO SAVE FUEL AND MAKE YOUR VEHICLE LAST LONGER Getting more frequent maintenance. (For scheduled maintenance...
Owners Manual
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... "P" (automatic) or neutral (manual) and apply the parking brake. You should have it at about 2000 rpm for several minutes with the accelerator pedal lightly depressed. 6. If it is being used. 2. Carefully dispose of power, or if you should follow this procedure...1. Turn off the air conditioning if it is not, turn on ), you hear a loud knocking or pinging noise, the engine has probably overheated...
... "P" (automatic) or neutral (manual) and apply the parking brake. You should have it at about 2000 rpm for several minutes with the accelerator pedal lightly depressed. 6. If it is being used. 2. Carefully dispose of power, or if you should follow this procedure...1. Turn off the air conditioning if it is not, turn on ), you hear a loud knocking or pinging noise, the engine has probably overheated...
Owners Manual
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... regularly, e.g. Check headlight aim. while performing periodic services, cleaning the vehicle, etc. Check that the head restraints move up rear seat cushions and detachable third seats, check that all front seat controls such as hard steering, excessive freeplay or strange noise. operate smoothly and that the latches look securely. Lights Make sure the headlight, stop lights, tail lights, turn signal lights, and other fluid after the vehicle has been parked for additional information.
... regularly, e.g. Check headlight aim. while performing periodic services, cleaning the vehicle, etc. Check that the head restraints move up rear seat cushions and detachable third seats, check that all front seat controls such as hard steering, excessive freeplay or strange noise. operate smoothly and that the latches look securely. Lights Make sure the headlight, stop lights, tail lights, turn signal lights, and other fluid after the vehicle has been parked for additional information.