Lexus GS430 2006 Scheduled Maintenance Guide / LEXUS 2006 GS430/GS300 FROM JAN. 2005 PROD. (OM30649U) Owner's Guide

PICTORIAL INDEX
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BASIC OPERATION
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Driver’s seat2
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Steering wheel 2
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Automatic transmission 3
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Headlight and turn signal switches 5
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Windshield wiper switch 6
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1. DRIVER’S SEAT
G00151
Seat position
Seat cushion angle
Seat cushion height
Head restraint height
Seatback
angle
Lumbar support
Head restraint angle
2. STEERING WHEEL
TILT STEERING COLUMN
G00102
To tilt the steering column up or down to the desired angle,
push the control switch in the required direction and
release the button when the steering column reaches the
desired angle.
 TELESCOPIC STEERING COLUMN
G00103
To move the steering column to the desired position, push
the control switch away from you or pull it toward you until
the steering column reaches the desired position.

G00105
G00104
Shift while pressing the brake pedal. (Engine
switch must be selected in “IG− ON” mode.)
P:
Parking and engine starting
R: Reverse position
N: Neutral position
D: Normal driving position
(Shifting into overdrive possible)
S: “S” mode driving
+: Upshifting
–: Downshifting
SELECTOR LEVER POSITION
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3. AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
OPERATION OF SELECTOR LEVER

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4NOTE:
Vehicles
with the cruise control: When the cruise control is being used, even if \
you downshift from “D” or “6” (sixth range) to “5” (\
fifth
range), or “D” or “5” (fifth range) to “4” (fourth\
range), engine braking will not be enabled because the cruise control \
is not cancelled.
For vehicle speed reduction, see page 394. Vehicles with the dynamic radar cruise control: When the cruise control i\
s being us ed
in the conventional (fixed speed) cruise control mode or in the vehicle −to− vehicle distance control mode, even if you downshift from
“D” or “6” (sixth range) to “5” (fifth range) or “D”,\
or “5” (fifth range) to “4” (fourth range), engine brak\
ing will not be enabled because
the cruise control is not cancelled. For vehicle speed reduction, see p\
ages 416.

G00110
G00108
Parking, tail, license plate,
side marker and instrument
panel lights turn on.
Headlights also turn on.
Automatic light control
High beam
Headlight flasher
G00111Right or left turn
Lane change
(Right or left)
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4. HEADLIGHT AND TURN SIGNAL SWITCHES
HEADLIGHT SWITCH
 HEADLIGHT DIMMER SWITCH 
TURN SIGNAL SWITCH

G00112
Variable intermittent wipersMist wiper operation
Variable intermittent
operation
Low speed operation
High speed operation
Washer on
G00113
Mist wiper operation
Automatic operation
Low speed operation
High speed operation
Washer on
Rainsensing windshield wipers
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5. WINDSHIELD WIPER SWITCH

SECTION 1 – 1
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INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
Keys and doors
Keys8
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Smart access system with push− button start10
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Doors 35
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Theft deterrent system 40
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KEYS AND DOORS
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KEYS
G11007
1Electronic keys These keys will work for the doors,
trunk and can start the engine. They will not work for
glove box and trunk storage extension door. Your
dealer will need one of them to make a new key.
Before you use these keys, be sure to read “Smart access
system with push− button start” on page 10.
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Mechanical keys These keys work for the doors,
trunk, glove box and trunk storage extension door,
but cannot start the engine.
3Key number plate Keep the plate in a safe place
such as your wallet, not in the vehicle.
Using a mechanical key
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When you use the mechanical key included on the side of the
electronic key, slide the lock knob in the arrow direction and
take out the key as shown. To put the key back, slide the key
gently until it locks, paying attention to the angle and position
of the key. Be sure to put the key back when not in use.
NOTICE
When using an electronic key, observe the following
precautions:
 Do not af fix any material that cuts off electromagnetic
waves (such as a metal seal) on the electronic key.
 Do not knock the electronic key hard against other
objects.
 Do not leave the electronic key exposed to high
temperatures for a long period, such as on the
dashboard or hood under direct sunlight.

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Do not put the electronic key in water or wash it in an
ultrasonic washer.
 Do not keep the electronic key together with the
products emitting electromagnetic waves such as a
cellular phone.
 Do not disassemble the electronic key.
 Do not place the electronic key near electrical
appliances (e.g. television, computer or stereo) or
electrical medical equipment such as low frequency
medical appliances.
 If gasoline, polishing agents or oil adheres to the
electronic key, it may deform or crack over time.
The electronic keys are required to deactivate the engine
immobilizer, and are essential for the engine immobilizer 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 items when using valet parking, turn the trunk lid
opener main switch to inoperative or lock the glove box if
necessary, and leave the electronic key (with the mechanical
key removed) with the attendant. For details, see “Trunk lid
opener main switch” on page 126.
If you should lose your electronic keys or if you need additional
electronic keys, duplicates can be made by a Lexus dealer
using the key number.
We recommend writing down the key number and storing it in
a safe place.