climate control LEXUS LS430 2005 Owners Manual

For detailed information, refer to the description given in each section\
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PICTORIAL INDEX
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5 Window lock switch65
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6 Side vents 253
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7 Headlight, turn signal and fog
light switches 54, 57, 58 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
8 Windshield wiper and washer switch 58
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9 Automatic air conditioning controls 238, 240
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
10 Rear window and outside rear view mirror defogger
switch 63 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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11 Clock 116
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12 Lexus park assist system/Rear view monitor/
Navigation system display
(See “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”) 316/323 . . . . . . . . .
13 Outside temperature display 117
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14 Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light 85
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15 Center vents 252
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16 Emergency flasher switch 68
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17 Audio system 260
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18 Glove box 122
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19 Driving pattern selector switch 305
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20 Auxiliary box 129
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21 Seat heater switches/
Climate control seat switches 69/71 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
22 Power outlet 120
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23 Auxiliary box if power outlet is selected/
Ashtray if cigarette lighter is selected 129/119 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
24 Cigarette lighter 119
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25 Headlight cleaner switch 62
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26 Rear seat and rear head restraints
return switch 163 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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27 Traction control system off switch 363
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28 Rear electric sunshade switch 137
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29 CD automatic changer 282
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30 Height control switch 360
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31 Damping mode select switch 361
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32 Automatic transmission selector lever 305
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33 Ignition switch 298, 301
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34 Volume adjustment knob 30, 39
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35 Key cancel switch 34
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36 Tire pressure warning system reset switch 372
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37 Cruise control switch/Dynamic radar/laser cruise
control switch 326/329 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\

38 Multiinformation display control switch 90
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39 Rear view mirror folding switch 232
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40 Steering switches 288
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41 Adaptive Front Lighting System cancel switch 56
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42 Trunk lid opener 144
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43 Parking brake 304
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44 Hood opener 142
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45 Lexus park assist system switch 316
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46 Parking brake release lever 304
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47 Fuel filler door opener 146
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48 Coin box 127
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49 Power rear view mirror control switches 231
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For detailed information, refer to the description given in each section\
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PICTORIAL INDEX
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5 Window lock switch65
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6 Side vents 253
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7 Headlight, turn signal and fog
light switches 54, 57, 58 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
8 Windshield wiper and washer switch 58
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
9 Automatic air conditioning controls 238, 240
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
10 Rear window and outside rear view mirror defogger
switch 63 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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11 Center vents 252
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12 Clock 116
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13 Emergency flasher switch 68
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14 Outside temperature display 117
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15 Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light 85
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16 Audio system 260
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17 Glove box 122
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18 Driving pattern selector switch 305
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19 Auxiliary box 129
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20 Seat heater switches/
Climate control seat switches 69/71 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
21 Power outlet 120
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22 Auxiliary box if power outlet is selected/
Ashtray if cigarette lighter is selected 129/119 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
23 Cigarette lighter 119
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24 Headlight cleaner switch 62
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25 Rear seat and rear head restraints
return switch 163 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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26 Traction control system off switch 363
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27 Rear electric sunshade switch 137
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28 CD automatic changer 282
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29 Height control switch 360
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30 Damping mode select switch 361
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31 Automatic transmission selector lever 305
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32 Ignition switch 298, 301
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33 Volume adjustment knob 30, 39
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34 Key cancel switch 34
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35 Tire pressure warning system reset switch 372
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36 Cruise control switch/Dynamic radar/laser cruise
control switch 326/329 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\

37 Multiinformation display control switch 90
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
38 Rear view mirror folding switch 232
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
39 Steering switches 288
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40 Adaptive Front Lighting System cancel switch 56
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41 Trunk lid opener 144
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42 Parking brake 304
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43 Hood opener 142
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44 Lexus park assist system switch 316
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
45 Parking brake release lever 304
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
46 Fuel filler door opener 146
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47 Coin box 127
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48 Power rear view mirror control switches 231
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REAR ARMREST
1 Rear seat control switches 162 . . . . .
2 Refreshing rear seat switches 76 . . .
3 Rear air conditioning control
switches 254
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4 Cupholders 126
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5 Rear electric sunshade switch 137 . .
6 Rear seat heater switches 69 . . . . . . .
7 Rear climate control
seat switches 72
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8 Audio rear control switches 287 . . . .
For detailed information, refer to the
description given in each section.

SECTION 1 – 2
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INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
Switches
Headlight switch54
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Headlight dimmer and turn signal switch 57
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Fog light switch 58
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Windshield wiper and washer switch 58
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Headlight cleaner switch 62
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Rear window and outside rear view mirror defogger switch 63
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Power window switches 64
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Emergency flasher switch 68
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Seat heater switches 69
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Climate control seat switches 71
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Refreshing rear seat switches 76
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SWITCHES
71
CLIMATE CONTROL SEATSWITCHES
The climate control seat feeds air at the temperature you
desire from the seat surface, for the comfort of the
occupants.
Front climate control seats
12L175
 1For driver’s seat 2For front passenger’s seat
3Air at room temperature 4Cool air 5Warm air
The front climate control s eat has two switches: one
marked “L” (for the front left seat) and the other marked
“R” (for the front right seat).
The ignition switch must be in the “ON” position.
The front climate control seat has three modes: air at room
temperature, cool air and warm air. To use the front seat climate control, push the knob to pop
it out and then turn the knob. The indicator light comes
on.
To feed air at room temperature,
turn the knob to the gray
zone.
To feed cool air, turn the knob counterclockwise and set the
knob in the blue zone. Three setting levels are available.
To feed warm air, turn the knob clockwise and set the knob in
the red zone. Three setting levels are available.
After the switch is turned on, it takes several minutes until you
feel warm or cool.
To disable this function, turn the knob to the center position (the
gray dot). The indicator light goes off.
Push the knob into the recessed position when not in use.

SWITCHES
72
Rear climate control seats
12L178
 1For left seat 2For right seat
3Warm air 4Air at room temperature 5Cool air
The rear climate control switches are located in the rear
armrest.
The rear climate control seat has two switches: one
marked “L” (for the rear left seat) and the other marked
“R” (for the rear right seat).
The ignition switch must be in the “ON” position.
The rear climate control seat has three modes: air at room
temperature, cool air and warm air. To use the rear seat climate control, push the knob and
turn the knob. The indicator light comes on.
To feed air at room temperature,
turn the knob to the gray
zone.
To feed cool air, turn the knob counterclockwise and set the
knob in the blue zone. Three setting levels are available.
To feed warm air, turn the knob clockwise and set the knob in
the red zone. Three setting levels are available. When you
push and turn the knob to the red zone, the seat heater turns
on first and then the rear climate control operates to feed warm
air.
After the switch is turned on, it takes several minutes until you
feel warm or cool.
To disable this function, push the knob again. The indicator
light goes off.
If you turn off the ignition switch without turning off the rear
climate control seat, the rear climate control seat does not turn
on with the ignition on.

SWITCHES
73
CAUTION
Use caution when operating the climate control seat.
The occupants listed below may experience minor
burns even at low temperatures from warm air.
Babies, small children, elderly persons, sick persons
or persons with physical disabilities
 Persons who have delicate skin
 Persons who are exhausted
 Persons who have taken alcohol or drugs which
induce sleep (such as sleeping drugs or cold
remedies).
To prevent the seat from overheating, do not use the
climate control seat if a blanket, cushion, or other
insulating object covers the seat. Use also caution not
to overuse this feature, which may cool down the
occupants excessively.
NOTICE
 Do not put unevenly weighted objects on the seat .
Do not stick sharp objects (such as needles or nails)
into the seat.
 When cleaning the seats, do not use harsh cleaning
substances (such as paint thinner, benzine, alcohol
or gasoline). They may damage the climate control
seat and seat surface.
 Clean the seats using a towel wrung out of water.
Entering water in the seats may cause the
malfunction of the climate control seats.
 To prevent the battery from being discharged, turn
the switches off when the engine is not running.

SWITCHES
74
Replacing the air filters
The air filters may clog after the long use of the climate control
seats which will reduce the air flow. However, you can inspect
the filters easily.
When you replace the air filters, be sure to turn off the fans.
Front
12L130
Under the seat
1
Remove the air filter locks.
2Remove the air filter.
The front climate control seat filters are located under the
driver and front passenger seats.
Replace the air filter when the performance of air flow becomes
low by the deterioration of filter.
NOTICE
The air filters should be installed properly in position.
The use of front climate control seat with the air filter
removed may cause the malfunction of the front climate
control seat.

SWITCHES
75
Rear
The rear climate control seat filters are located in the rear side
garnishes and under the rear outboard passenger seats.
12L182
Under the seat
1
Push the rear seat po sition control button to slide the rear
seat to the foremost position.
2 Remove the air filter lock under the seat.
3Remove the air filter.
Replace the air filter when the performance of air flow becomes
low by the deterioration of filter.
NOTICE
The air filters should be installed properly in position.
The use of rear climate control seat with the air filter
removed may cause the malfunction of the rear climate
control seat.

SWITCHES
76
12L240
On the side garnish
The side garnish filters should be replaced at your Lexus
dealer. When you replace the filters under the seats, have the
side garnish filters replaced as well.
NOTICE
Do not remove the side garnish filters or clean them by
washing or air blowing. Doing so may cause the
malfunction of the rear climate control seat.
REFRESHING REAR SEAT SWITCHES
12L151
 1For left rear seat 2For right rear seat
The refreshing rear seat is designed to reduce lumbar
fatigue by means of a lumbar vibrator.
The ignition switch must be in the “ON” position.
To operate the lumbar vibrator, push the switch on the front
side. Keep pushing the switch down to change the vibration
speed.
To stop the vibrator, push the switch on the rear side.