Lexus GS430 2006 Scheduled Maintenance Guide / LEXUS 2006 GS430/GS300 FROM JAN. 2006 PROD. OWNER'S MANUAL (OM30786U)

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PreCollision System Warning
G13031
If the precollision system is malfunctioning, the
precollision system warning light and master warning
light comes on, a warning tone sounds and the above
message appears.
If the above message appears, the pre− collision system may
not operate. Contact your Lexus dealer as soon as possible.
G13030
In the following conditions, the precollision system
warning light blinks, the master warning light comes on,
a warning tone sounds, and the above message appears.
 The millimeter wave radar sensor or the grille cover is
dirty.
Clean the grille or sensor with a soft cloth to remove the dirt.
 The precollision seat belts are activated repeatedly for
a short time.
The system turns of f temporarily for overheating protection. The above conditions do not indicate a malfunction. If the
problem is removed, the warning lights and message go out
and the system returns to normal.

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INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTCONTROL
The brightness of the instrument panel lights is
automatically adjusted at the maximum when the engine
switch is turned on.
Using the light control switch, you can also adjust the
brightness as you like. Perform the following operation.
Instrument panel light control switches are located in the
switch box.
G13005
Light control switch
Push the button to use the switch box. And push the light
control switch upward to increase brightness and
downward to decrease it. However, if the brightness is automatically adjusted at the
maximum, pushing the switch cannot change the brightness.
And this switch cannot adjust the brightness of the outside
temperature
display and clock on the instrument panel as well
as the touch screen.
Pushing the “MAX” switch will turn the brightness of all
indicators on the instrument panel at the maximum. The
intensity of the instrument panel lights will not be reduced when
the headlight switch is on with the brightness adjusted at the
maximum using the “MAX” switch.
When the light control switch is turned to minimum, the foot
lights and inside door handle lights will turn off.
After operation, be sure to close the switch box to its original
position.
CAUTION
To reduce the chance of injury in case of an accident or
a sudden stop, keep the switch box closed when not in
use while driving.

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INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
Interior equipment
Sun visors100
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Interior lights 100
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Personal lights 101
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Illuminated entry system 102
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Luggage compartment lights 106
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Clock 106
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Outside temperature display 109
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Cigarette lighter and ashtray 11 0
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Power outlet 111
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Rear console box 11 2
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Glove box 11 3
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Garage door opener 11 4
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Cupholders 11 8
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Coin boxes 11 9
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Overhead console box 120
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Door pockets 121
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Trunk storage extension 122
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Floor mat 122
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Rear electric sunshade 123
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Tie −down hooks 125
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First−aid kit holder 125
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SUN VISORS
G14002
To block out glare, move the sun visor as shown.
1To block out glare from the front , swing the sun visor
down.
2To block out glare from the side, remove the sun visor
from the hook and swing it to the side.
At this position, the vanity light may not come on.
3To block out glare coming obliquely from behind you,
slide the visor backwards.
At this position, the vanity light does not come on.
INTERIOR LIGHTS
Front
G14003
Rear
G14052

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To turn on or off the front and rear lights, push the
interior
light switches.
“ON” switch—Keeps the lights on all the time.
“OFF” switch—Turns the lights off.
“DOOR” switch—If you get close to the vehicle (about 1 m (3
ft.) from each outside door handle, carrying an electronic key
or open a door, all the interior lights come on when the engine
switch is off. However, if the engine switch is already on, only
the interior light near the door you opened comes on.
The light(s) will go off when all the doors are closed. For
details, see “Illuminated entry system” on page 102.
PERSONAL LIGHTS
Front
G14004
Rear
G14005
To turn on the personal light, push the switch. To turn it
off, push the switch again.

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102For some models:
When you open a door with the interior lights in “DOOR”
position,
the personal light near the door you opened will come
on. You can change this setting. For details, see the following
“Illuminated entry system”.
ILLUMINATED ENTRY SYSTEM

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1
Outer foot lights
2Steering spot light
3Front interior lights (in “DOOR” position)
4Selector lever spot light
5Front personal lights
6Inside door handle lights
7Rear personal lights
8Rear interior lights
9Door courtesy lights
10Foot lights
11Front scuff lights
The outer foot lights, steering spot light and front and rear
interior lights will come on when you get close to the
vehicle (about 1 m (3 ft.) from the outside door handle),
carrying an electronic key, or open the door.* After all the
doors are closed, the lights remain on for about 15
seconds and then fade out.** (For details, see “Outer foot
lights” on page 212.)
NOTE:
*When you open a door other than the driver’s door, the front
and rear interior lights near the door you opened comes on.
**The duration of lighting can be changed.
Ask your Lexus dealer for details.
However, in the following cases, the lights go out immediately:
 All the doors are closed and the engine switch is selected
in “ACC” or “IG −ON” mode.
 All the doors are locked. The foot lights and inside door handle lights will come on
when
any of the doors are opened or the engine switch is
in “IGON” mode. After all the doors are closed and the
engine switch is turned off, the lights remain on for about
15 seconds and then fade out.*
NOTE:
*The duration of lighting can be changed.
Ask your Lexus dealer for details.
However, the lights go out immediately when all the doors are
locked and the engine switch is turned off.
The intensity of the foot lights and inside door handle lights can
be changed with the instrument panel light control switch. The
lights will be turned off when the light control switch is turned
to minimum. (For details, see “Instrument panel light control”
on page 98.)
Front scuff lights and courtesy lights
Front scuff lights and courtesy lights will come on when any of
the doors are opened. After all the doors are closed, the lights
will turn off.

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104Selector lever spot light
The selector lever spot light will come on when the engine
switch is selected in “ACC” or “IG
−ON” mode and the tail lights
are on. (For some models: The selector lever spot light will
come on when the engine switch is selected in “ACC” or
”IG−ON” mode.) When the selector lever is moved out of “P”
position, the intensity of the light will be reduced.
The intensity of the selector lever spot light can be changed
with the instrument panel light control switch. This light will be
turned off when the light control switch is turned to minimum.
Front and rear personal lights (for some models)
When you open a door, the personal light near the door you
opened will come on.
This setting can be changed. To change the setting, change
the engine switch from “OFF” to “IG− ON” mode while pushing
the front interior light switches “DOOR” and “ON” together.
Each time you perform this operation, the setting changes from
mode i to mode ii, iii and then back to i.
Mode i: When you open a door, the personal light near the door
you opened alone will come on. When you set this mode, the
front personal lights flash once.
Mode ii: When you open a door, all the personal lights will come
on. When you set this mode, the front personal lights flash
twice.
Mode iii: Opening a door will not turn on the personal lights.
When you set this mode, the front personal lights flash three
times.

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Lighting table
The lighting conditions are as follows: If several conditions concur, the lights may not operate as shown.
Lighting conditionSteering spot light &
front and rear interior
lightsInside door handle lights
& foot lights*Front scuff lights, door
courtesy lights* & front
and rear personal lightsSelector lever spot light*
Getting close to the vehicle
with the electronic key in pos-
session or unlocking any
doorsON**
→ Fade out about 15
seconds later———
Locking all the doorsOFFOFF——
Opening the door(s)ONONON—
Closing all the doorsOFF
(ON for about 15 sec-
onds before turned off)OFF
(ON for about 15 sec-
onds before turned off)OFF—
Turning the engine switch from
“OFF” to “ACC” or “IG −ON”OFFON
(IG− ON only)—ON***(When the tail lights
are on)
Turning off the engine switchON**
→ Fade out about 15
seconds laterOFF
(ON for about 15 sec-
onds before turned off)—OFF
NOTE:
*The lights can be set to dim when the selector lever is moved out of “\
P” and the engine switch is selected in “IGON” mode.
**The front and rear interior lights can be set not to be turned on.
***The selector lever spot light on some models will come on even with t\
he tail lights off.
Ask your Lexus dealer for details.

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LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT LIGHT
G14035a
To turn on the luggage compartment light, open the trunk
lid or push the switch. Closing the trunk lid will turn the
light off.
CLOCK
G14007
The digital clock indicates the time with the engine switch
in “ACC” or “IGON” mode.
Vehicles with navigation system: T he cloc k can be
corrected manually or automatically using signals from the
GPS. For details, see the separate “Navigation System
Owner’s Manual”.
Vehicles without navigation system: To adjust the clock or
set the daylight saving time, follow the procedures below.