2000 Lexus LS 400 Owners Manual - Page 55

SWITCHES When the headlights come on, the lights automatically turn off about 30 seconds after any of the doors is opened and closed with the ignition key turned to the "ACC" or "LOCK" position.* To turn them on again, turn the ignition key to the "ON" position, or turn the headlight switch off and then twist the knob until the first or second clickstop. If you are going to park for over one week, make sure the headlight switch is off. When the headlight switch is on with all the doors locked and the trunk closed, pushing the "LOCK" button on the wireless remote control key turns off the headlights. When setting the knob to the third clickstop ("AUTO"), the headlights will automatically adjust to full intensity and/or turn on the other lights depending on the darkness of the surroundings. Likewise, as the surroundings become brighter, the headlights will turn to reduced intensity, ultimately turning off the other lights. NOTICE To prevent the battery from being discharged, do not leave the lights on longer than necessary when the engine is not running. NOTE: *The time before turning off the lights can be changed. Ask your Lexus dealer for details. Daytime Running Light System The headlights turn on at reduced intensity when the parking brake is released with the engine started, even with the light switch in the "OFF" position. They will not go off until the ignition switch is turned off. To turn on the other exterior lights and instrument panel lights, twist the knob to the first clickstop. Twist the knob to the second clickstop to turn on the headlights to full intensity for driving at night. Automatic headlight leveling system (Vehicles with discharge headlight only) As the headlight beam level is always maintained automatically at the proper level in all loading conditions, your headlights do not dazzle other road users. If this system fails, the multi information display shows a message "HEADLIGHT LEVELING". If this occurs, have your vehicle checked by Lexus dealer. See page 79 for additional information. 38