LEXUS LS430 2005 Owners Manual

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HOOD
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1. To open the hood, pull the hood lock release lever
under the instrument panel. The hood will spring up
slightly.
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2. Insert your fingers under the hood, push up the
auxiliary catch lever and lift the hood.
Before closing the hood, check to see that you have not
forgotten any tools, rags, etc. Then lower the hood and make
sure it locks.
CAUTION
Before driving, be sure that the hood is closed and
locked securely. Otherwise, the hood may open
unexpectedly while driving and an accident may occur.

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TRUNK LID
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 1Type A 2Type B
To unlock the trunk lid, insert the master key and turn it
clockwise.
To close the trunk lid, lower it and press down on it. After
closing the trunk lid, try pulling it up to make sure it is securely
closed.
The trunk lid can be unlocked by pushing the trunk button or
using the wireless remote control function. For details, see
“Smart key system” on page 20 and “Wireless remote control”
on page 36.
When you open the trunk, the lights illuminate the inside of the
trunk and around your feet.
CAUTION
 Keep the trunk lid closed while driving. This not only
prevents luggage from being thrown out, but also
prevents exhaust gases from entering the vehicle.
 Always lock the trunk lid and all doors, and keep the
vehicle keys out of children’s reach .
 Never leave children unattended in the vehicle.
Unsupervised children may lock themselves in the
vehicle or trunk and suffer serious injuries or death.

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Trunk lid opener
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 1Main switch 2Operative 3Inoperative
To open the trunk lid while sitting in the driver’s seat, pull
the lever with the main switch not pushed in.
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 1 Type A 2Type B
3If you do not want to activate the trunk lid opener
system, push in the main switch.
4 To activate the system, insert the master key and
turn it counterclockwise.
To protect things put in the trunk, when you have your vehicle
parked, push in the main switch.

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Trunk lid closer
If the trunk lid is closed but does not latch shut, it
automatically closes completely.
CAUTION
Pay careful attention not to get your fingers trapped
as the trunk lid automatically closes when the trunk
has not been fully closed.
 Never allow a child to operate the trunk lid.
NOTICE
Do not apply excessive force when the trunk lid closer
is operating. Doing so may damage the trunk lid closer.
Also, be careful not to leave the key inside the trunk.
Internal trunk release handle
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If a person is locked in the trunk, he/she can pull down the
phosphorescent handle on the inside of trunk lid to open
the trunk lid.
The phosphorescent (glow −in− the− dark) handle will continue
to glow for a time after the trunk lid is closed. Exposing the
handle to stronger light will cause it to glow longer.

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FUEL TANK CAP
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The arrow head next to FUEL DOOR as shown indicates
on which side of your vehicle the fuel filler door is located.
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1. To open the fuel filler door, pull the lever under the
instrument panel.
When refueling, turn off the engine.
CAUTION
Do not smoke, cause sparks or allow open flames
when refuelling. The fumes are flammable.
 When opening the cap, do not remove the cap
quickly. In hot weather, fuel under pressure could
cause injury by spraying out of the filler neck if the
cap is suddenly removed.

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2. To remove the fuel tank cap, turn the cap slowly
counterclockwise, then pause slightly before removing it.
The removed cap can be stored on the back side of the fuel
filler door.
It is not unusual to hear a slight swoosh when the cap is
opened. When installing the cap, turn the cap clockwise until
you hear a click.
If the cap is not tightened securely, the malfunction indicator
lamp comes on. Make sure the cap is tightened securely.
The indicator lamp goes off after driving several times. If the
indicator lamp does not go off, contact your Lexus dealer as
soon as possible.
CAUTION
 Make sure the cap is tightened securely to prevent
fuel spillage in case of an accident.
 Use only a genuine Lexus fuel tank cap for
replacement. It is designed to regulate fuel tank
pressure.
NOTICE
To prevent damage to the cap, observe the following
precautions.
Apply force only in the turning direction to the cap.
Do not pull or pry it.
 Do not tighten the cap further after you hear one click
when installing.

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In case the opener is not actuated
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Pull the manual lever located in the trunk toward the back.
This is used in case the fuel filler door cannot be opened due
to a discharged battery or other trouble.
Refueling the vehicle
As soon as the correctly operated nozzle switches off
automatically for the first time, the tank is full. Do not try
to add more fuel, because fuel may spill out.
MOON ROOF
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 1 Open 2Close
To slide open the moon roof, push the slide control switch
toward the back for about 1 second. The moon roof will
open and stop partway 30 mm (1.2 in.) from the fully
opened position. When you push the switch once again,
the moon roof will fully open. To stop partway, push the
same side or the “TILT” switch.
As driving with the moon roof opened fully will cause wind
throbs, we recommend you to drive with the moon roof partway
30 mm (1.2 in.) from the fully opened position.
To operate the moon roof, the ignition switch must be in the
“ON” position.
The sunshade can be opened or closed manually. However,
if you open the moon roof, the sunshade will be opened with
the moon roof.

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To close the moon roof, push the slide control switch
toward the front for about 1 second. The moon roof will
fully
close. To stop partway, push the same switch or push
the “TILT” switch.
15L087
 1 Tilt up 2Lower
To tilt up the moon roof, push the “TILT” switch on the rear
side. The moon roof will fully tilt up. To stop partway, push
either side of the “TILT” switch.
To lower the moon roof, push the “TILT” switch on the
front side. The moon roof will be fully lowered. To stop
partway, push either side of the “TILT” switch.
To operate the moon roof, the ignition switch must be in the
“ON” position.
Retained accessory power: Even if the ignition switch is
turned to the “ACC” or “LOCK” position, the moon roof can be
operated until any of the doors is opened (or for about 45
seconds).
Operating the moon roof from outside the
vehicle
The moon roof can be closed or opened using a key.*
NOTE:
* This feature can be deactivated, or sliding open or tilting
up can be selected.
Ask your Lexus dealer for details.
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Type B
Insert the key into the key hole on the driver’s door.
To close the moon roof: Turn the key in the locking direction
and hold it.
After the door is locked, the moon roof begins to close. To stop
in the middle, return the key.
To slide open the moon roof: Turn the key in the unlocking
direction and hold it.
After the door is unlocked, the moon roof begins to open. To
stop in the middle, return the key.
Jam protection function
During closing operation, the moon roof stops and is open if
something gets caught into the roof opening.
If the moon roof receives a strong impact, this function may
work even if nothing is caught.
CAUTION
To avoid serious personal injury, you must do the
following.
 While the vehicle is moving, always keep the heads,
hands and o ther parts of the bodies of all occupants
away from the roof opening. Otherwise, they could
be seriously injured if the vehicle stops suddenly or
if the vehicle is involved in an accident.
 Before you close the moon roof, always make sure
there is nobody around the moon roof. You must also
make sure nobody places his or her head, hands and
other parts of the body in the roof opening. If
someone’s neck, head or hands get caught in the
closing roof, it could result in death or serious injury.
When anyone closes the moon roof, first make sure
it is safe to do so.
 Be sure to remove the ignition key or turn the ignition
switch to the “LOCK” position when you leave your
vehicle.

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Never leave anyone (particularly a small child) alone
in your vehicle, especially with the ignition key still
inserted or with the ignition switch in a position other
than “LOCK”. Otherwise, he/she could use the moon
roof switches and get trapped in the roof opening.
Unattended persons (particularly a small child) can
be involved in a serious accident.
 Never sit on top of the vehicle around the roof
opening.
 Never try jamming any part of your body to activate
the jam protection function intentionally.
 The jam protection function may not work if
something gets caught just before the moon roof is
fully closed.