Lexus GS400 1998 - Traction and Skid Control Systems

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STARTING AND DRIVING

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CAUTION

Be careful when downshifting on a slippery surface. The

abrupt change in engine speed could cause the vehicle to spin

or skid.

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Instrument Panel1
Instrument Cluster3
Seat and Steering Wheel11
Exterior View12
Product View12
Basic Operation14
Driver's Seat15
Steering Wheel16
Automatic Transmission17
Headlight and Turn Signal Switch19
Wiper Switch20
Instruments and Controls22
Keys and Doors23
Wireless Remote Control30
Locking/Unlocking the Doors32
Unlocking the Trunk Lid34
Sounding an Alarm35
Operating the Windows and Moon Roof35
Replacing the Battery (Remote Control)38
Locking Doors with Key41
Locking with Inside Lock Button42
Locking with Power Door Lock Switch45
Locking with Rear Door Child–Protector46
Switches48
Daytime Running Light System51
Headlight Dimmer and Turn Signal Switch52
Automatic Headlight Leveling System52
Fog Light Switch54
Windshield Wiper and Washer Switch54
Shifting the Windshield Wiper Position56
Headlight Cleaner Switch59
Rear Window and Outside Rear View Mirror Defogger Switch60
Power Window Switches61
Operating the Switches63
Operating the Window Lock Switch63
Operating the Windows from Outside the Vehicle64
Jam Protection Function64
Emergency Flasher Switch66
Seat Heater Switches67
Gauges, Meters and Service Reminder Indicators71
Fuel Gauge72
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge73
Tachometer74
Odometer and Trip Meter75
Service Reminder Indicators and Warning Buzzers76
Brake System Warning Light and Buzzer78
Parking Brake Reminder78
Low Brake Fluid Level Warning78
Driver’s Seat Belt Reminder Light and Buzzer79
Front Passenger’s Seat Belt Reminder Light79
SRS Warning Light80
Discharge Warning Light80
Low Oil Pressure Warning Light81
Low Engine Oil Level Warning Light81
Malfunction Indicator Lamp81
”ABS” Warning Light82
Rear Light Failure Warning Light83
Low Fuel Level Warning Light83
Automatic Headlight Leveling System Warning Light83
Vehicle Skid Control System Warning83
Key Reminder Buzzer84
How to Check All the Service Reminder Indicators84
Instrument Panel Light Control86
Interior Equipment88
Vanity Mirrors89
Interior Lights90
Personal Lights91
Ignition Switch Light93
Clock94
Cigarette Lighter and Ashtray94
Power Outlet97
Glovebox98
Garage Door Opener99
Cup Holders101
Operating the Garage Door Opener101
Erasing the Garage Door Opener Memory101
Floor Mat104
Luggage Stowage Precautions106
Exterior Equipment108
Trunk Lid110
Trunk Lid Opener111
Fuel Tank Cap113
Operating the Moon Roof from Outside the Vehicle117
Comfort Adjustment121
Front Seats122
Seat Adjustment Precautions123
Adjusting Front Seats123
Adjusting Seat Position124
Adjusting Seatback Angle125
Adjusting Seat Cushion Angle and Height127
Adjusting Lumbar Support127
Head Restraints128
Tilt and Telescopic Steering Wheel131
Adjustment of Telescopic Steering Column132
Outside Rear View Mirrors133
Auto Tilt Away133
Power Rear View Mirror Control134
Folding Rear View Mirrors136
Inside Rear View Mirror137
Seat Belts138
Fastening Front and Rear Seat Belts140
Adjust the Position of the Lap and Shoulder Belts142
Adjust the Shoulder Anchor Position to Your Size143
Seat Belt Extender144
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)148
Driver and Front Passenger Airbags149
Seat Belt Pretensioners149
Side Airbags151
Child Restraints170
Types of Child Restraint System174
Installation with 3-Point Type Seat Belt176
Infant Seat Installation176
Convertible Seat Installation182
Booster Seat Installation189
Driving Position Memory System195
Setting a Driving Position195
Activating a Memorized Position196
Conditions for Memorized Position Activation197
Theft Deterrent199
Testing the Theft Deterrent System202
Theft Prevention Labels203
Automatic Air Conditioning Controls205
Air Flow Selection207
Climate Control208
Windshield Defogging and Defrosting216
Air Filter219
Center Vents222
Side Vents222
Lower Vent223
Audio System224
Using Your Audio System229
Tone and Balance231
Automatic Sound Levelizer233
Your Radio Antenna234
Your Cassette Player234
Your Automatic Changer235
Radio Operation237
Presetting a Station238
Selecting a Station239
Preset Tuning240
Manual Tuning240
Cassette Tape Player Operation241
Manual Program Selection (Cassette Player)243
Automatic Program Selection244
”Automatic Program Selection” Button246
Compact Disc Player Operation247
Inserting Compact Discs247
Playing a Compact Disc251
Searching for a Desired Track252
Searching for a Desired Disc253
Selecting a Desired Track254
Other Compact Disc Player Functions255
If the Player Malfunctions256
Car Audio System Operating Hints257
Radio Reception257
Fm257
Am258
Caring for Your Compact Disc Player and Discs259
Starting and Driving264
Three-Way Catalytic Converter265
Engine Exhaust Caution268
Before Starting the Engine269
Ignition Switch with Steering Lock270
Parking Brake273
How to Start the Engine274
Before Cranking274
Normal Driving278
Using Engine Braking282
Using the ”3”, ”2” and ”L” Positions286
Backing up288
Parking289
Good Driving Practice290
Rocking Your Vehicle if Stuck290
If You Cannot Shift the Selector291
Electronic Throttle Control System292
Cruise Control293
Setting at a Desired Speed295
Cancelling the Preset Speed295
Resetting to a Faster Speed296
Resetting to a Slower Speed296
Resuming the Preset Speed296
Cruise Control Failure Warning296
Traction Control System297
Vehicle Skid Control System299
Slip Indicator Light300
Vehicle Skid Control System Failure Warning301
Brake System303
Brake Booster303
Anti–Lock Brake System304
Brake Pad Wear Limit Indicators308
Drum–In–Disc Type Parking Brake System308
Types of Tires309
Summer Tires309
All Season Tires309
Driving Tips311
Break-In Period312
Tips for Driving in Various Conditions313
Winter Driving Tips314
Trailer Towing316
How to Save Fuel and Make Your Vehicle Last Longer316
In Case of an Emergency319
If Your Engine Stalls While Driving320
If Your Vehicle will Not Start321
Starting a Flooded Engine321
Jump Starting322
If Your Vehicle Overheats325
If You Have a Flat Tire328
If Your Vehicle Needs to be Towed343
Towing with a Wheel Lift Type Truck344
Using a Flat Bed Truck345
Towing with a Sling Type Truck349
Emergency Towing350
If You Cannot Shift Automatic Transmission Selector Lever352
If Your Lose Your Keys of Lock Yourself out353
Maintenance Requirements356
General Maintenance358
Does Your Vehicle Need Repairing?361
Service Procedures and Specifications363
Vehicle Identification364
Engine Compartment Overview366
Do-It-Yourself Service Precautions368
Parts and Tools370
Checking the Engine Oil Level370
Checking the Engine Coolant Level370
Checking Brake Fluid371
Checking Power Steering Fluid371
Checking Battery Condition371
Checking the Cartridge Type Fuses371
Engine Specifications374
Fuel Type380
Octane Rating380
Gasolines Containing Detergent Additives380
Gasolines Containing MTBE381
Gasolines Containing MMT381
Gasolines Containing Alcohol381
Fuel Tank Capacity381
Engine Oil Consumption382
Used Engine Oil383
Importance of Engine Oil Level Check383
Engine Oil Selection387
Spark Plugs390
Engine Coolant Selection390
Chassis391
Chassis Specifications393
Refilling Brake Fluid398
Checking Tire Pressure405
Rotating Tires407
Checking and Replacing Tires407
Uniform Tire Quality Grading409
Installing Snow Tires and Chains410
Tire Selection410
Snow Tire Selection410
Tire Chain Selection411
Replacing Wheels413
Aluminium Wheel Precautions413
Wheel Selection413
Suspension and Chassis414
Electrical Components416
Fuse Location417
Checking Battery Exterior427
Checking Battery Fluid428
Adding Distilled Water431
Battery Recharging Precautions432
Checking and Replacing the Blade Type Fuses433
Adding Washer Fluid441
Checking the Headlight Aim441
Replacing Light Bulbs444
Body450
Body Specifications451
Protecting Your Vehicle from Corrosion452
Washing and Waxing453
Cleaning the Interior455
Leather Interior456
Synthetic Leather Areas457
Carpets, Windows and Seat Belts458
Air Conditioning Control Panel, Car Audio, Instrument Panel458

Lexus GS400 1998 - Traction and Skid Control Systems

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