Lexus GS430 2006 Scheduled Maintenance Guide / LEXUS 2006 GS430/GS300 FROM JAN. 2005 PROD. (OM30649U) Manual PDF

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50The warning message “LOW WASHER FLUID” is displayed in
the multi−information display when the fluid level in the tank
becomes
very low. For information on adding washer fluid, see
“Adding washer fluid” on page 579.
In cold weather, warm the windshield with the defroster before
using the washer. This will help prevent icing, which could
block your vision.
NOTICE
Do not operate the wipers if the windshield is dry. It may
scratch the glass.
Rainsensing windshield wipers
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 1 Automatic control adjuster 2Washer on
To turn the wipers on, move the lever down until you reach
the desired speed setting.
The engine switch must be selected in “IG −ON” mode.
There are 3 settings:
“AUTO” position: Automatic operation
“LO” position: Low speed operation
“HI” position: High speed operation

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Automatic operation*
The wiper speed is determined by the vehicle speed and
the amount of raindrops and sunlight detected by the
automatic wiper control sensor.
Twist
the automatic control adjuster in the “–” direction to
lower the sensitivity, and the “+” direction to boost the
sensitivity.
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The sensor is on the inside of the windshield as shown above.
NOTE:
*Automatic operation can be changed to an intermittent
operation.
Ask your Lexus dealer for details. With the engine switch turned off, if the windshield sensor is
touched by reason
of cleaning the windshield or for any other
reason, either of the following operations may cause automatic
wiper activation.
 Turning the engine switch on with the wiper lever in the
“AUTO” position.
 Turning the engine switch on and move the wiper lever
down in the “AUTO” position.
Even with the wiper lever in the “AUTO” position, the system
will switch to intermittent operations if the system malfunctions.
The system will turn off if the windshield gets extremely hot (at
more than 80C or 176F) or cold (at less than –10 C or 14F).
When the engine switch is turned off with the wiper lever in the
“AUTO” position, and then the engine switch is turned on
again, the automatic operation may not work even if raindrops
are on the windshield.
In this case, move the lever to another position and return it to
the “AUTO” position again.

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CAUTION
Be careful not to get your fingers caught between the
wipers and windshield.
When the wiper lever is in the “AUTO” position with the
engine switch on, the wipers could operate
automatically in the following cases:
 If you touch the upper center of the windshield
adjacent to the sensor.
 If you wipe the upper center of the windshield
(adjacent to which the sensor is located) with a towel.
 If the windshield vibrates.
 If you touch the sensor.
For mist wiper operations (a single wipe), pull the lever up
and release it.
To make the washer squirt, pull the lever toward you and
release it.
If the wiper lever is in the “OFF” position, the wipers will
automatically make 3 wipes and then a single wipe later to
sweep the windshield completely.* The interval between the
3 wipes and the last wipe will depend on the vehicle speed.
The last sweep does not happen if the vehicle speed exceeds
about 170 km/h (106 mph).
NOTE:
*This function can be changed as follows: The time before the last single wipe can be set for
about 3 seconds.
 The last single wipe can be deactivated.
Ask your Lexus dealer for details.
The warning message “LOW WASHER FLUID” is displayed in
the multi−information display when the fluid level in the tank
becomes very low. For information on adding washer fluid, see
“Adding washer fluid” on page 579.
When the headlights are on and the washers are activated by
pushing the windshield washer switch, the headlight cleaner
operates once automatically.
In cold weather, warm the windshield with the defroster before
using the washer. This will help prevent icing, which could
block your vision.
The rear window and outside rear view mirror defogger
automatically turns on when you operate the wipers.

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NOTICE
Do not operate the wipers if the windshield is dry. It may
scratch the glass.
Shifting the windshield wiper position
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 1Rest position 2Retracted position
The wiper blades retract under the hood when the wipers are
turned off.
In the following cases, the wipers should be shifted from the
retracted position to the rest position above the hood level.
 When cleaning the windshield
 When inspecting or replacing the wipers
 When the retraction may be obstructed by snow, etc., at the
bottom of the windshield
Other than the above cases, keep the wipers in the retracted
position.

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 More than 10 cm (3.9 in.)
To shift the windshield wipers from retracted to rest
position, hold the connection of the wiper arm and wiper
blade and pull it upward along the windshield glass with
the force of about 98 N (10 kgf, 22 lbf.).
NOTICE
To prevent the wiper blades from being deformed, be
sure to hold the connection of the wiper arm and wiper
blade securely.
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To return the windshield wipers to retracted position,
push the connection of the wiper arm and wiper blade
downward.
NOTICE
To prevent the wiper blades from being deformed, be
sure to hold the connection of the wiper arm and wiper
blade securely.

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HEADLIGHT CLEANER SWITCH
The headlight cleaner switch is located in the switch box.
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Push the button to use the switch box. To spray fluid on
the headlights, push the switch with the headlights on.
The engine switch must be selected in “IG−ON” mode.
The warning message “LOW WASHER FLUID” is displayed in
the multi−information display when the fluid level in the tank
becomes very low. For information on adding washer fluid, see
“Adding washer fluid” on page 579.
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.
NOTICE
Do not turn the headlight cleaner on with the washer
fluid tank empty. It may cause the cleaner motor to
overheat.

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REAR WINDOW AND OUTSIDE
REAR VIEW MIRROR DEFOGGER SWITCH
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To turn the electric rear window and outside rear view
mirror defogger on, push the switch.
The engine switch must be selected in “IG −ON” mode.
The thin heater wires on the inside of the rear window and the
heater panels in the outside rear view mirrors will quickly clear
the surface. Keep your hands off the mirror faces when the
switch is on. An indicator light is on when the defogger is
operating.
The system will automatically shut off when the defogger has
operated about 15 minutes.
CAUTION
Since the mirror surfaces can get hot, do not touch them
when the switch is on.
If further defrosting or defogging is desired, simply actuate the
switch again. W hen the surface has cleared, push the switch
once again to turn the defogger off. Continuous use may cause
the battery to discharge, especially during stop− and−go
driving. The defogger is not designed to dry rain water or to
melt snow.
If the outside rear view mirrors are heavily coated with ice, use
a spray de −icer before operating the switch.
NOTICE
 When cleaning the inside of the rear window, be
careful not to scratch or damage the heater wires or
connectors.
 To prevent the battery from being discharged, turn
the switch off when the engine is not running.

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POWER WINDOW SWITCHES
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 1For driver’s window
2For front passenger’s window
3For left rear window
4For right rear window
To raise or lower the windows, use the switch on each
door. The passengers’ windows can also be controlled by
the switches on the driver’s door.
The power windows work when the engine switch is selected
in “IG− ON” mode.
Retained accessory power operation: Even if the engine
switch is off with all the doors closed, the window can be
operated until any of the doors is opened (or for about 45
seconds).
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Operating the switches
To lower the window, push the switch halfway down. Pull
it up to raise the window. The window glass moves as long
as the switch is operated.
Automatic operation: To fully raise or lower the window
automatically, pull the switch fully up or push it fully down.
To stop the window partway, lightly push or pull the switch in
the opposite direction and then release it.

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Operating the window lock switch
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Indicator light
With the window lock switch pressed in, only the driver’s
window can be raised or lowered.
The indicator lights on the swit ches tell you which of the
switches can be operated.
Even with the window lock switch pressed in, the windows will
be opened from outside the vehicle using a mechanical key or
wireless remote control.
Operating the windows from outside the
vehicle
The windows can be operated using a mechanical key.*
NOTE:
*This feature can be deactivated.
Ask your Lexus dealer for details.
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Insert the mechanical key into the key hole on the driver’s
side.
To close the windows: Turn the key in the locking direction
and hold it.
After the door is locked, the windows begin to close. To stop
in the middle, return the key.
To open the windows: Turn the key in the unlocking direction
and hold it.
After the door is unlocked, the windows begin to open. To stop
in the middle, return the key.

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This function will work even with the window lock switch
pressed in.
The windows also can be opened using the wireless remote
control. For details, see page 28.
Jam protection function
During automatic raising operation, retained accessory
power
raising operation or raising operation using the mechanical key
from the outside, the window stops and is lowered if something
gets caught between the window and window frame.
If the window receives a strong impact, this function may work
even if nothing is caught.
If the battery is disconnected or run down
The power window may not operate automatically and the jam
protection function will not function correctly after you
reconnect, replace or recharge the battery. At this time, the
indicator lights of the switches will flash. In any of these cases,
you should normalize the power window on each door.
To normalize the power windows:
1. Push down the power window switch of each door and lower
the windows halfway.
2. Pull up the switch until the windows close and hold the
switch for one second.
Make sure the windows open and close automatically. If the
power windows cannot be operated properly, have them
checked by your Lexus dealer.
CAUTION
To avoid serious personal injury, you must do the
following.
 Before you close the power windows, always make
sure there is nobody around the power windows. You
must also make sure the heads, hands and other
parts of the bodies of all occupants are kept
completely inside the vehicle. If someone’s neck,
head or hands get caught in a closing window, it
could result in death or serious injury. When anyone
closes the power windows, make sure he or she
operates the windows safely.
 When small children are in the vehicle, never let them
use the power window switches without supervision.
Use the window lock switch to prevent them from
making unexpected use of the switches.