LEXUS LS430 2005 Owners Manual

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information display shows “Tank Avg –.– MPG” for
a while after refueling or pushing the “RESET” switch, and then
shows the previous average fuel consumption until you start
the vehicle.
 Driving distance after refueling
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The driving distance after refueling is displayed.
When refueling, be sure to stop your vehicle and turn the
ignition switch off.
The driving distance after refueling could not be calculated in
either of the following cases:
 Refueled by opening the fuel filler door using the manual
lever in the trunk
 Refueled with a small quantity of gasoline
To begin recalculating, push the “RESET” button for about 1 to
2 seconds.
 Elapsed time
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The total time that the engine has been running is
displayed.
When the engine is started again after the ignition is off, the
driving time is added to the previous value. Up to 99 hours 59
minutes can be displayed. When the driving time exceeds 99
hours 59 minutes, the display returns to 0 and recounting
starts.
To begin recalculating, push the “RESET” button for about 1 to
2 seconds.
 Average vehicle speed
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The average vehicle speed is calculated and displayed
based on the total driving distance and the total driving
time with the engine running.
The displayed value is updated every 10 seconds.
To begin recalculating, push the “RESET” button for about 1 to
2 seconds.

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(b) Graphic information
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The following graphic information is shown on the
display.
Any door open
 Compass display (if equipped)
 Outside temperature display
 Lexus park assist system display (if equipped)
 Dynamic radar/laser cruise control display (if equipped)
 Blank
If any door is opened, the warning message also reminds you
to close the door. When the ignition is turned on, the previously selected display
appears. Each time you push the “DISP2” button for about 1
to 2 seconds, the display changes from compass (if the
compass is
initially displayed) to outside temperature to blank
screen, then back to compass.
For the compass, see “Compass” on page 105. For the outside
temperature display, see “Outside temperature display” on
page 117.
If you push the main switch of the Lexus park assist system or
turn the ignition on with the main switch of the Lexus park assist
system on, the Lexus park assist system screen appears for
2 seconds and then the multi −information display returns to the
previous screen.
When you push the main switch of the dynamic radar/laser
cruise control, the dynamic radar/laser cruise control screen
appears. Each time you push the “DISP2” switch for 1 to 2
seconds, the screen changes to compass, outside
temperature display, blank screen, and then back to the
dynamic radar/laser cruise control screen. When the display
shows a screen other than dynamic radar/laser cruise control,
the multi −information display returns to the dynamic
radar/laser cruise control screen after 6 seconds. For details,
see “Dynamic radar/laser cruise control” on page 329.

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(c) Warning messages
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When the engine oil pressure becomes too low, the
master warning light comes on, 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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When your brake pads have worn down enough to require
replacement, the master warning light flashes and a
warning tone sounds and the above message appears.
If this message appears while you are driving, have the brake
pads checked and replaced by your Lexus dealer as soon as
possible.
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When the engine oil level is too low, the master warning
light flashes, a warning tone sounds, and the above
message appears.
Add oil as soon as possible. (For instructions, see “Checking
the engine oil level” on page 452.)
While driving on steep inclines or rough roads which causes
the vehicle to substantially sway or on curves, this message
may appear due to the movement of engine oil in the engine.

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In normal conditions, due to engine oil consumption, this
message may a
ppear earlier than the specified service interval
of the scheduled maintenance. This is because the engine oil
is consumed to the low level within the scheduled maintenance
interval and does not indicate a problem. (For detailed
information, see “Facts about engine oil consumption” on page
450.)
NOTICE
Continued engine operation with low engine oil will
damage the engine.
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This message indicates that the engine oil maintenance
data has been reset. After replacing the engine oil, be sure
to reset the maintenance data.
To reset the data, perform the following operations:
1. Push the “ODO/TRIP” button to change the display to
blank.
2. Turn the ignition switch off.
3. Turn the ignition switch to “ON” with the trip meter
“RESET” button held down.
4. Keep pushing the “RESET” button for longer than 5
seconds after the ignition is turned on.
After the above operation, the master warning light comes
on, a warning tone sounds and the above message
appears to inform you that the engine oil maintenance
data has been reset. (U.S.A. only)

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If the driving range exceeds 4,500 miles after the engine
oil maintenance data is reset, the master warning light
comes on, a warning tone sounds and the above message
appears for about 15 seconds when you turn the ignition
switch to “ON”. (U.S.A. only)
This message indicates that the engine oil should be replaced
soon. If the message appears, it is recommended to inspect
the engine oil with the ignition off. For details about inspection,
see “Checking the engine oil level” on page 452.
If the engine oil level is low, engine oil should be replaced.
Have it replaced at your Lexus dealer.
After the engine oil replacement, reset the engine oil
maintenance data and make sure the “Mileage Reset” appears
in the display.
NOTICE
The warning message in the display is based on the
driving range after the engine oil maintenance data
reset. This is not based on the monitoring of dirty
condition of the engine oil.
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If the driving range exceeds 5,000 miles after the engine
oil maintenance data is reset, the master warning light
comes on, a warning tone sounds and the above message
appears. (U.S.A. only)
This message indicates that the engine oil should be replaced
as soon as possible. If the message appears, it is
recommended to inspect the engine oil with the ignition off. For
details about inspection, see “Checking the engine oil level” on
page 452.
If the engine oil level is low, engine oil should be replaced.
Have it replaced at your Lexus dealer.
After the engine oil replacement, reset the engine oil
maintenance data and make sure the “Mileage Reset” appears
in the display.
NOTICE
The warning message in the display is based on the
driving range after the engine oil maintenance data
reset. This is not based on the monitoring of dirty
condition of the engine oil.

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When any door or trunk is open with the ignition switch
turned on, a message appears to let you know which door
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 or trunk securely.
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If the driver’s door is opened with the ignition 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.
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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.
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If the vehicle stability control system or the traction
control system malfunctions, the master warning light
and “TRAC OFF” indicator light come on. At this time a
warning tone sounds and the above message appears.
If the message appears, the vehicle stability control system
and traction control system do not work. Although it is no
problem to continue driving, have your vehicle checked by
Lexus dealer as soon as possible.

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When the low tire inflation pressure is detected while
driving, the master warning light comes on, the above
message appears and a warning tone sounds.
If the above message appears and adjust the tire inflation
pressure to the specified level as soon as possible. Push the
tire pressure warning system reset switch for a few seconds
and make sure the warning message goes off. If the message
still remains on, have your vehicle checked by your Lexus
dealer as soon as possible.
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If there is a problem electrically in the tire pressure
warning system, the master warning light comes on, the
above message appears and a warning tone sounds. At
this time the multiinformation display indicates which
part causes an error.
Although it is no problem to continue driving with the above
message on the display, have your vehicle checked by your
Lexus dealer as soon as possible.
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This message indicates the tire pressure warning system
is initialized. After replacing the tires or wheels, adjust all
4 tires to specified tire inflation pressure and initialize the
tire pressure warning system. To initialize the system,
turn the ignition switch to “ON” and push the tire pressure
warning system reset switch for longer than 3 seconds
with the vehicle stopped. The above message appears.
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When the fluid level in the tank becomes very low, the
master warning light comes on, a warning tone sounds
and the above message appears.
Fill the tank as soon as possible.

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When the air conditioning filter should be replaced, the
master warning light comes on, a warning tone sounds
and the above message appears.
If the “Change A/C Filter” appears on the multi−information
display, change the air conditioning filter as soon as possible
because the air filter might have clogged. See “Replacing the
air conditioning filter” on page 249 for details.
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If you push the “OFF” button for the front air conditioning
for about more than 4 seconds after the replacement of the
air conditioning filters, the above message appears and
the attention tone sounds to inform you that the data has
been reset.
When you push the “OFF” button for the front air conditioning
for more than 4 seconds before “Change A/C Filter” appears,
the data will be cleared. Do not reset the data before this
message appears.
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If you push the ignition switch or insert the smart key, and
hold the switch or key in the “LOCK” position for more
than 3 seconds, the master warning light comes on, a
warning tone sounds and the above message appears.
If you release the switch or key, or turn to “ACC”, all the warning
will turn off. If it is difficult to turn the switch or key, be sure to
push the switch or key while turning the steering wheel slightly
in either direction, and then turn the switch or key.
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If the interlock cable for steering lock is faulty, the master
warning light flashes, a warning tone sounds and the
above message appears.
If the above message appears, contact your Lexus dealer as
soon as possible.

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In the following cases, the master warning light flashes, a
warning tone sounds and the above message appears.
A smart key is not detected in the vehicle when you push the
ignition switch. In this case, the above message appears for
5 seconds.
 A smart key is not detected in the vehicle because someone
has taken a smart key outside of the vehicle without turning
off the ignition. At this time, the smart key sounds an alarm.
The above message turns off if you turn the ignition off or the
smart key system detects a smart key in the vehicle.
In addition to either of the above conditions, if you get out from
the vehicle, having a smart key when the ignition switch is in
the “ACC” or “ON” position and the selector lever is in a posit\
ion
other than “P”, “Shift to P Range” and “Key is not Detected”\
appear alternately.
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If you get out from the vehicle, having a smart key when
the ignition switch is in the “ACC” or “ON” position and
the selector lever is in a position other than “P”, the
master warning light flashes, a beep sounds inside the
vehicle and the above message appears. When you shift
the selector lever to the “P” position or start driving, the
beeping stops sounding, the above message turns off.
In addition to the above condition, if the smart key system does
not detect a smart key in the vehicle, “Shift to P Range” and
“Key is not Detected” appear alternately.
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If the smart key system determines that the electronic
code of the detected key does not correspond to the
registered ID when you push the ignition switch or lock
button on the outside door handle, the master warning
light flashes, a warning tone sounds and the above
message appears for 5 seconds.

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If the smart key system determines that the battery
voltage is low (2V to 3V) when the ignition is turned off
more than 20 minutes after turned on, the master warning
light flashes, a warning tone sounds and the above
message appears for 5 seconds.
If the above message appears, the battery needs to be
replaced. Although you can replace the battery referring to
“Replacing the battery (Type A)” on page 42, we recommend
you have it replaced by your Lexus dealer as it is easy to be
scratched.
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The above message appears when the high mode in the
electronically modulated air suspension is selected.
However, if the system fails , the master warning light
comes on, a warning tone also sounds and the above
message appears.
Although it is no problem to continue driving, have your vehicle
checked by your Lexus dealer as soon as possible.
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If the sensor of the Lexus park assist system is
malfunctioning or a cable is broken when the Lexus park
assist system is on, the master warning light comes on, a
warning tone sounds, the malfunctioning sensor flashes
and the above message appears.
The flashing sensor does not operate properly. Although it is
no problem to continue driving, have your vehicle checked by
your Lexus dealer as soon as possible.
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If icicles, snowflakes or mud gets on the sensor of the
Lexus park assist system or it is frozen when the Lexus
park assist system is on, the sensor not be able to detect
an obstacle flashes and the above message appears.
Remove the foreign matter or deice the sensor. If the message
does not appear after cleaning, the system is operating
properly.