trunk Lexus GS430 2006 Scheduled Maintenance Guide / LEXUS 2006 GS430/GS300 FROM JAN. 2006 PROD. (OM30786U) Owner's Guide

GAUGES, METERS AND SERVICE REMINDER INDICATORS
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Trunk Open Warning
G13007
When any door, hood or trunk is open with the engine
switch in “IGON” mode, a message appears to let you
know which door, the hood or trunk is open. If you
continue driving in this condition, the master warning
light flashes and a warning tone sounds when the vehicle
speed exceeds 5 km/h (3 mph).
If any of the above warning messages appears, stop your
vehicle and close the door, hood or trunk securely.
 Moon Roof Warning
G13013
If the driver’s door is opened with the engine switch
turned off and the moon roof opened, the master warning
light flashes, a warning tone sounds and the above
message appears.
When you leave your vehicle, be sure to close the moon roof.
Parking Brake Release Warning
G13009
If you start driving with the parking brake applied, the
master warning light flashes, a warning tone sounds and
the above message appears when the vehicle speed
exceeds 5 km/h (3 mph).
If the above warning message appears, stop your vehicle and
release the parking brake.
 Headlight Leveling System Failure Warning
G13010
If there is a problem in the automatic headlight leveling
system, 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.

SECTION 1 – 4
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INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
Interior equipment
Sun visors100
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Interior lights 100
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Personal lights 101
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Illuminated entry system 102
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Luggage compartment lights 106
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Clock 106
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Outside temperature display 109
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Cigarette lighter and ashtray 11 0
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Power outlet 111
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Rear console box 11 2
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Glove box 11 3
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Garage door opener 11 4
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Cupholders 11 8
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Coin boxes 11 9
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Overhead console box 120
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Door pockets 121
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Trunk storage extension 122
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Floor mat 122
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Rear electric sunshade 123
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Tie −down hooks 125
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First−aid kit holder 125
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INTERIOR EQUIPMENT
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LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT LIGHT
G14035a
To turn on the luggage compartment light, open the trunk
lid or push the switch. Closing the trunk lid will turn the
light off.
CLOCK
G14007
The digital clock indicates the time with the engine switch
in “ACC” or “IGON” mode.
Vehicles with navigation system: T he cloc k can be
corrected manually or automatically using signals from the
GPS. For details, see the separate “Navigation System
Owner’s Manual”.
Vehicles without navigation system: To adjust the clock or
set the daylight saving time, follow the procedures below.

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TRUNK STORAGE EXTENSION
G14021
 1Lock 2Unlock 3Open
Pull down the center armrest in the rear seat. Push down
the handle and open the armrest door.
Access to the trunk can be prevented by locking the armrest
door with the mechanical key.
See “Stowage precautions” on page 463 for precautions when
loading luggage.
CAUTION
Be sure to close the door when the trunk storage
extension is not in use. Luggage or cargo in the trunk
may be thrown into the passenger compartment in a
sudden stop or crash resulting in injury.
FLOOR MAT
G14025
Use a floor mat of the correct size.
If the vehicle carpet and floor mat have 2 holes, then they are
designed for use with locking clips. Attach the floor mat to the
vehicle carpet using the clips. Lock the clips into the holes in
the vehicle carpet.

SECTION 1 – 5
127
INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
Exterior equipment
Hood128
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Trunk lid 129
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Fuel tank cap 132
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Moon roof 136
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EXTERIOR EQUIPMENT
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TRUNK LID
The trunk lid can be unlocked by any of the following
ways:
Using a trunk lid opener
 Using a mechanical key
 Using a trunk button (with the entry function)
 Wireless remote control
The explanation about how to unlock the trunk lid using a
mechanical key and trunk lid opener is made here. For the use
of trunk button and wireless remote control, see “Smart access
system with push −button start” on page 11 and “Wireless
remote control” on page 32.
Using a trunk lid opener
The trunk lid opener switch is located in the switch box.
G15003
Push the button to use the switch box and then push the
trunk lid opener switch for about 1 second.
Open the trunk lid. After operation, be sure to close the switch
box to its original position.
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.

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CAUTION
Keep the trunk lid closed while driving. This not only
keeps the luggage from being thrown out, but also
prevents exhaust gases from entering the vehicle.
 Always lock the trunk lid and all doors, and keep
away the vehicle keys out of children’s reach.
 Never leave children unattended in the vehicle. Un
supervised children may lock themselves in the
vehicles or trunk and suffer serious injuries or death.
 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.
Trunk lid opener main switch
G15005
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Main switch 2Operative 3Inoperative
If you do not want to activate the trunk lid opener system,
turn off the main switch in the glove box. To turn it on,
push in the main switch.

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Using a mechanical key
G15004
To unlock the trunk lid, insert the mechanical 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.
CAUTION
 Keep the trunk lid closed while driving. This not only
keeps the luggage from being thrown out, but also
prevents exhaust gases from entering the vehicle.
 Always lock the trunk lid and all doors, and keep
away the vehicle keys out of children’s reach.
 Never leave children unattended in the vehicle. Un
supervised children may lock themselves in the
vehicles or trunk and suffer serious injuries or death.
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.

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Internal trunk release handle
G15007
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.
FUEL TANK CAP
15G014
This indicates that the fuel filler door is on the left side of
your vehicle.

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CAUTION
Make sure the cap is installed securely to prevent fuel
spillage in the event 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, apply force only in the
turning direction to the cap. Do not pull or pry it.
In case the opener is not actuated
G15021
Remove the cover and pull up the manual lever in the
trunk.
This is used in case the fuel filler door cannot be opened due
to a discharged battery or other trouble.