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

GAUGES, METERS AND SERVICE REMINDER INDICATORS
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How to check all the service reminder
indicators
(except the low fuel level warning light):
1. Apply the parking brake.
2. Open the door.
The following service reminder indicator should come on. It
goes off when you close the door completely.
3. Select the engine switch in “IG−ON” mode.
The following service reminder indicators should come on.

or
(red)
or
or

(yellow)
WG10
WG6 WG7 WG8
The following service reminder indicators go off after a few
seconds.
WG6
WG8 WG10
GS300 only—The above and following service reminder
indicators go off after a few seconds.
(yellow)

or
The following service reminder indicator goes off after about 6
seconds.
The lights other than the slip indicator light may stay on for
about 60 seconds after the engine is started. It is normal if they
go out after a while.
If any service reminder indicator or warning buzzer does not
function as described above, have it checked by your Lexus
dealer as soon as possible.

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Rear Lights System Failure Warning
G13011
If there is a problem in the rear lights system (tail lights,
license plate light, stop lights, rear side marker light, high
mounted stoplight), the master warning light comes on, a
warning tone sounds and the above message appears.
If the above warning message appears, have your vehicle
checked by your Lexus dealer as soon as possible.
 Low Washer Fluid Warning
G13020
When the fluid level in the tank becomes very low, the
master warning light flashes, a warning tone sounds and
the above message appears.
Fill the tank as soon as possible.
 Low Engine Oil Pressure Warning
G13012
When the engine oil pressure becomes too low, the
master warning light flashes, a warning tone sounds and
the above message appears.
If this message appears while you are driving, pull off the road
to a safe place and stop the engine immediately. Call a Lexus
dealer or qualified repair shop for assistance.
The message may appear when the oil level is extremely low.
It is not designed to indicate low oil level, and the oil level must
be checked using the oil level dipstick.
NOTICE
Do not drive the vehicle while this warning message is
displayed even for one block. It may ruin the engine.

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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 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.

SECTION 1 – 4
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INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
Interior equipment
Sun visors98
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Interior lights 98
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Personal lights 99
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Illuminated entry system 100
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Luggage compartment lights 103
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Clock 103
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Outside temperature display 106
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Cigarette lighter and ashtray 107
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Power outlet 108
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Rear console box 109
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Glove box 11 0
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Garage door opener 111
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Cupholders 11 5
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Coin boxes 11 6
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Overhead console box 11 7
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Door pockets 11 8
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Trunk storage extension 11 9
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Floor mat 11 9
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Rear electric sunshade 120
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Tie −down hooks 122
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First−aid kit holder 122
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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

INTERIOR EQUIPMENT
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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 100.
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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ILLUMINATED ENTRY SYSTEM
G14029
 1Outer foot lights
2Steering spot light
3Seat spot lights
(with the interior light in “DOOR” position)
4 Selector lever spot light
5Inside door handle lights
6Door courtesy lights
7Foot lights
8Outer scuff lights
The outer foot lights, steering spot light and seat spot
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
208.)
NOTE:
*When you open a door other than the driver’s door, the seat
spot light 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.

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The foot lights and inside door handle lights will comes on
when
any of the doors is/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 96.)
Outer scuff lights and courtesy lights
Outer scuff lights and courtesy lights will come on when any of
the doors is/are opened. After all the doors are closed, the
lights will turn off. Selector lever spot light
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.

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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 &
seat spot lightInside door handle lights
& foot lights*Outer scuff lights & door
courtesy 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
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”.
**The seat spot light can be set not to be turned on.
Ask your Lexus dealer for details.