steering wheel LEXUS LS430 2005 User Guide

OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS
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Do not attach any heavy, sharp or hard objects such
as keys or accessories to the ignition key. The
objects may restrict the SRS knee airbag inflation or
be thrust into the driver’s seat area by the force of the
deploying airbag, causing a danger.
NOTICE
Do not perform any of the following changes without
consulting your Lexus dealer. Such changes can
interfere with proper operation of the SRS front airbag
system in some cases.
 Installation of electronic devices such as a mobile
twoway radio, cassette tape player or CD player.
 Modification of the suspension system.
 Modification of the front end structure.
 Attachment of a grille guard (bull bar, kangaroo bar,
etc.), snowplow, winches or any other equipment to
the front end.
 Repairs made on or near the front fenders, front end
structure, console, steering column, steering wheel,
lower portion of instrument panel or dashboard near
the front passenger airbag.

OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS
222Conditions for memorized position activation

Ignition switch “ON” and selector lever in “N” or “P” position
with the vehicle stopped.
All parts of the memorized positions can be activated.
 Ignition switch off and within 30 seconds of opening driver’s
door.
The memorized position can be activated, except for the tilt
and telescopic steering.
If any driving position memory switch is pushed while one of
the memorized driving position profiles is being activated, the
operation will stop.
To activate the system, push the desired button (“1”, “2” or \
“3”)
again.
The driving position memory control system cannot be
operated while the vehicle is moving.
CAUTION
 Do not start the vehicle while the adjustments are
being made.
 Take care not to select the wrong button, or the seat
could strike the rear passenger or hit your body
against the steering wheel. If this happens, you can
stop the movement by pressing another driving
position memory switch.
MEMORY CALL SYSTEM USING A SMART KEY
This system allows you to adjust the driver’s seat, the
driver’s head restraint height, driver’s seat cushion
length, the height of the shoulder belt anchor of the
driver’s seat belt and outside rear view mirrors to the
memorized position when you open the driver’s door after
unlocking it with a smart key. And when you push the
ignition switch, the tilt and telescopic steering is adjusted.
To activate this system, the ID of the smart key needs to
be registered in the memory button.
Registering the smart key ID code
Before the registration of the ID of the smart key, the driving
position must be memorized in the memory button.
When registering, the driver’s door must be closed with the
ignition switch in the “OFF” position.
1. Keep the smart key in possession, select a button in
which you want to record the ID of the key from buttons
“1”, “2” and “3” and push it.
2. Push the “LOCK” or “UNLOCK” button on the smart
key for about one second with button “1”, “2” or “3” held\
down.
When the registration is completed, one beep sounds. If the
key has already been registered, the previous memory will be
erased. If the same driving position profile for the same key is
registered in another button, that memory will also be erased.

SECTION 1 – 7
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INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS150.
Steering wheel and mirrors
Tilt and telescopic steering column228
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Outside rear view mirrors 230
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Inside rear view mirror 234
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Vanity mirrors 235
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151.TILT AND TELESCOPICSTEERING COLUMN
Adjustment of steering column tilt
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To adjust the tilt of the steering column, push the control
switch upward or downward to set it to the desired
position.
CAUTION
Do not adjust the steering column while the vehicle is
moving. Doing so may cause the driver to mishandle
the vehicle and an accident may occur resulting in death
or serious injuries.
Adjustment of telescopic steering column
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To adjust the steering column length, push the control
switch forward or backward to set the steering wheel to
the desired position.
CAUTION
Do not adjust the steering column while the vehicle is
moving. Doing so may cause the driver to mishandle
the vehicle and an accident may occur resulting in death
or serious injuries.

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Automatic tiltaway*
In case of the smart key system:
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When the smart key system is used, turning the ignition
switch
1 to the “LOCK” position moves the steering
column forward away from the driver and also tilts it up for
easy exit and entry.
When you push in the ignition switch, the steering column
returns to the previously set position.
NOTE:
* This feature can be deactivated.
Ask your Lexus dealer for details. When the key is inserted into the ignition:
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When you remove the smart key 2
or ignition key 3,
the steering column moves forward away from the driver
and also tilts up for easy exit and entry.
When you insert the key in the ignition switch, the steering
column returns to the previously set position.
NOTE:
* This feature can be deactivated.
Ask your Lexus dealer for details.

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152.OUTSIDE REAR VIEWMIRRORS
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Adjust the mirror so that you can just see the side of your
vehicle in the mirror.
Be careful when judging the size or distance of any object seen
in the outside rear view mirror on the passenger’s side
because it is a convex mirror. Any object seen in a convex
mirror will look smaller and farther away than if seen in a normal
flat mirror.
When the inside rear view mirror darkens in “AUTO” mode, the
outside rear view mirrors also darken to reduce the reflection
of the headlights of the following vehicle. For details, see
“Inside rear view mirror” on page 234. When you push the rear window and outside rear view mirror
defogger swi
tch or operate the wipers, the heater panels in the
outside rear view mirrors will quickly clear the mirror surface.
(See “Windshield wiper and washer switch” on page 58 and
“Rear window and outside rear view mirror defogger switch” on
page 63.)
CAUTION
 Do not adjust the mirror while the vehicle is moving.
Doing so may cause the driver to mishandle the
vehicle and an accident may occur resulting in death
or serious injuries.
 Since the mirror surfaces can get hot, do not touch
them when the rear window and outside rear view
mirror defogger switch is on.

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Power rear view mirror control153.
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 1Master switch 2Control switch
To adjust the power rear view mirror, first place the master
switch at “L” (left) or “R” (right), and push the contro\
l
switch on the desired side.
The power rear view mirrors can be adjusted when the ignition
switch is in the “ACC” or “ON” position. When you are backing up,
you can adjust the mirrors
down quickly by the following operations with the ignition
ON.
 Put the selector lever in the “R” position.
 Place the master switch at “L” (left) or “R” (right).
The mirrors return to the previous position by any of the
following operations.
 Put the selector lever in a position other than “R”.
 Place the master switch in the neutral position.
 Turn the ignition switch to the “ACC” position.NOTICE
If ice should jam the mirror, do not operate the control
or scrape the mirror face. Use a spray deicer to free the
mirror.

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Folding and extending automatic rear view
mirrors
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With the rear view mirror folding switch in the “AUTO”
position:
When you turn the ignition switch to “ACC” or “ON” position,
the folded rear view mirrors are automatically extended.
 When you turn the ignition switch to “LOCK” position, the
rear view mirrors are automatically folded.
The rear view mirrors can be folded or extended manually.
CAUTION
 To avoid personal injury and mirror malfunction, do
not touch the mirror while it is moving.
 Do not drive with the mirrors folded backward. Both
the driver and passenger side rear view mirrors must
be extended and properly adjusted before driving.
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To fold the mirrors, push the switch on the right side. To
extend the rear view mirrors, push the switch on the left
side.
The rear view mirrors can be folded backward for parking in
compact areas.
CAUTION
To avoid personal injury and any mirror malfunction,
do not touch the mirror while it is moving.
 Do not drive with the mirrors folded backward. Both
the driver and passenger side rear view mirrors must
be extended and properly adjusted before driving.

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155.Outer foot lights
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The outer foot lights illuminate the ground near the doors
for about 15 seconds to ensure safe footing for the driver
and passengers who are about to get in the vehicle.*
The outer foot lights come on when:
you are getting closer to the vehicle carrying a smart key
and you enter the effective range of the smart key system
(about 1 m (3 ft) from each outside door handle),
 the doors are unlocked with the wireless remote control
function key, or
 the doors are unlocked with the power door lock switch on
the driver’s side. The outer foot lights go off 15 seconds after the lights come on
or when:

the lock switch on the outside door handle is pushed,
 the doors are locked with th e wireless remote control
function key,
 the doors are locked by inserting a key into the door
keyhole,
 the doors are locked with the power door lock switch on the
driver’s side, or
 the selector lever is moved out of “P” position with the
ignition on.
NOTE:
* The outer foot lights illuminating time can be changed.
Ask your Lexus dealer for details.

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156.INSIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR
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Adjust the mirror so that you can just see the rear of your
vehicle in the mirror.
Pushing the switch changes the mode between “AUTO”
and “DAY”.
The indicator comes on when the “AUTO” mode is selected.
“DAY” mode: The mirror surface is normal.
“AUTO” mode: If the mirror detects light from the
headlights of the vehicle behind you, the mirror surface
darkens slightly to reduce the reflected light.
When the inside rear view mirror surface changes, the outside
rear view mirror surfaces will also become darker.
When the ignition switch is turned on, the inside rear view
mirror always turns on in the “AUTO” mode. When the outside air temperature is low, it may take a little
longer for the mirror to darken in response to the detection of
headlights.
CAUTION
Do not adjust the mirror while the vehicle is moving.
Doing so may cause the
driver to mishandle the vehicle
and an accident may occur resulting in death or serious
injuries.