reset LEXUS LS430 2005 User Guide

GAUGES, METERS AND SERVICE REMINDER INDICATORS
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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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Dynamic radar cruise control—
If the system cannot easily measure the
vehicletovehicle distance because of a dirty millimeter
wave radar sensor or grille cover while the dynamic radar
cruise control is on, the master warning light comes on
and the “CRUISE” indicator light flashes. At this time a
warning tone sounds and the above message appears.
If this message appears, clean the sensor and grille cover with
a soft cloth and try setting the preset speed again. If the dirt
is removed without cleaning, the system will automatically
enter the “RADAR READY” mode. If the system does not enter
the “RADAR READY” mode even after cleaning or the
message remains on the display, the system might be
malfunctioning. Although it is no problem to continue driving,
contact your Lexus dealer. Dynamic laser cruise control—
If the system cannot easily measure the
vehicletovehicle
distance because of a dirty laser radar
sensor glass while the dynamic laser cruise control is on,
the master warning light comes on and the “CRUISE”
indicator light flashes. At this time a warning tone sounds
and the above message appears.
If this message appears, clean the sensor glass with a soft
cloth and try setting the preset speed again. If the dirt is
removed without cleaning, the system will automatically enter
the “RADAR READY” mode. If the system does not enter the
“RADAR READY” mode even after cleaning or the message
remains on the display, the system might be malfunctioning.
Although it is no problem to continue driving, contact your
Lexus dealer.

GAUGES, METERS AND SERVICE REMINDER INDICATORS
104Dynamic laser cruise control—

The driving pattern selector switch is changed to the
“normal” or “power” position.
 The wipers are stopped or are switched to intermittent
operation. (Including intermittent and stopped wipers in the
“AUTO” position)
 No direct sunlight from the front
In the above conditions, press the control lever upward in the
“RES/ACC” direction and release it. The dynamic laser cruise
control will be restored, however, even after the weather
clears, if the setting operation cannot be performed or if the
warning message still appears, the system might have
malfunctioned. Although it is no problem to continue driving,
contact your Lexus dealer.
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If a system malfunction is detected when dynamic
radar/laser cruise control is in the “RADAR READY” mode
or operating, the master warning light comes on, the
“CRUISE” indicator light flashes and a warning tone
sounds. At this time the above message appears.
If this message appears, stop your vehicle in a safe place, turn
the ignition off, and then restart it to reset the system. If the
setting still cannot be made or the same message appears
again, the system might have malfunctioned. Although it is no
problem to continue driving, contact your Lexus dealer.
NOTICE
While you are cruising with the dynamic radar/laser
cruise control on, if the master warning light comes on,
the cruise indicator light flashes, “Check Cruise
System” appears on the multiinformation display and
the warning tone sounds, turn the ignition switch off
and then on again. If the function is cancelled again
after setting or if settings cannot be made, the dynamic
radar/laser cruise control system may be
malfunctioning. Although it is no problem to continue
driving, have your vehicle checked by your Lexus
dealer.

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To rectify the deviation, stop the vehicle, and push and hold the
“RESET” button on the steering pad for more than 6 seconds.
“DRIVE IN CIRCLES” appears on the display. Perform the
following calibration.
CAUTION
Do not adjust the display while the vehicle is moving.
Be sure to adjust the display only when the vehicle is
stopped.
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Drive the vehicle slowly (at 8 km/h (5 mph) or lower) in a circle
until the direction is displayed. If there is not enough space to
drive in a circle, drive around the block until the direction is
displayed.
After driving in 1 to 3 circles in the above method, calibration
is complete with the direction shown on the display.
If calibration cannot be performed because the vehicle is
magnetized, take your vehicle to a Lexus dealer.
If you want to cancel the calibration before it is complete, push
and hold the “RESET” button on the steering pad more than 6
seconds. To calibrate the compass again, push and hold the
same but ton more than 6 seconds. After “DRIVE IN CIRCLES”
appears on the display, follow the calibration procedure above.
Perform circling calibration just after you have purchased
your Lexus. And then always perform circling calibration
after the battery has been removed, replaced or
disconnected.

INTERIOR EQUIPMENT
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Vehicles without navigation system
The digital clock indicates the time with the ignition switch
at the “ACC” or “ON” position. To reset the hour, press the
“H” button. To reset the minutes, press the “M” button.
To adjust the time to the nearest hour, press the “:00”
button.
For example, if the “:00” button is pressed when the time is
between 9:30 − 9:59 or between 10:01 − 10:29, the time will
change to 10:00.
If the electrical power source has been disconnected from the
clock, the time display will automatically be set to 1:00.
OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE DISPLAY
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 On the instrument panel (Vehicles with navigation
system)

AIR CONDITIONING
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(a) Climate control
SETTING OPERATION automatic control
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1. Push the “AUTO” button.
Air flow quantity, switching of the diffusers, on−off of the air
conditioning, and switching of the air intake between
RECIRCULATED AIR and OUTSIDE AIR are automatically
adjusted. If you use the air purifier automatic mode at the same
time, air purifying effect will be enhanced (If equipped). The
operation status is shown by each indicator.
When one of the manual control buttons is depressed while
operating in automatic mode, the mode relevant to the
depressed button is set. Other conditions continue to be
adjusted automatically.
Push the “OFF” button briefly to turn the air conditioning off.
If you keep the “OFF” button pushed, the data for the air filter
is reset.
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2. Use the “TEMP” or “PASSENGER TEMP” button to set
the desired temperature.
The “TEMP” or “P ASSENGER TEMP” button is used to set the
desired temperatu re. The temperatur e will be controlled on the
driver and front and rear passenger sides (if rear air
conditioning is equipped) simultaneously or individually. The
figures on the panel indicate degrees Fahrenheit or
Centigrade.
“TEMP” button − Changes the temperature on the driver and
front and rear passenger sides (if rear air conditioning is
equipped) simultaneously or individually.
“PASSENGER TEMP” button − Changes the temperature
settings separate from the driver side.
“DUAL” button − Changes the mode of the temperature
setting.

AIR CONDITIONING
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 1Tabs 2Filter cover 3Levers
8. When installing the filter cover, insert the 3 upper tabs
and then 2 lower levers.
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9. After the replacement, push and hold the “OFF” button
for the front air conditioning for more than 4 seconds to
reset the air filter clogging data. The “A/C Filter Reset”
appears on the multiinformation display and a tone
sounds to inform you that the data has been reset.
NOTICE
The filter should be installed properly in position. The
use of air conditioning with the filter removed may
cause the malfunction of the air conditioning system.

AUDIO
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Push this button on the upper side to step up the station
band or on the lower side to step down.
Your radio automatically changes to stereo reception when a
stereo broadcast is received. “ST” appears on the display. If
the signal becomes weak, the radio reduces the amount of
channel separation to prevent the weak signal from creating
noise. If the signal becomes extremely weak, the radio
switches from stereo to mono reception. In this case, “ST”
disappears from the display.(b) Presetting a station
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1. Tune in the desired station.
2. Push
one of the station selector buttons ( 16 ) and hold
it until a beep is heard. This sets the station to the button
and the button number ( 16 ) appears on the display.
Each button can store one AM station and two FM stations. To
change the preset station to a different one, follow the same
procedure.
The preset station memory is cancelled when the power
source is interrupted by battery disconnection or a blown fuse.

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(c) Selecting a station
Tune in the desired station using one of the following methods.
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Preset
tuning: Push the button ( 1 −6 ) for the station you want.
The button number ( 1− 6 ) and station frequency appear on the
display.
Manual tuning: Push the “TUNE SEEK” button briefly. Each
time you push the button, the radio will step up or down to
another frequency.
Seek tuning: Push the “TUNE SEEK” button and hold it until
you hear a beep. The radio will begin seeking up or down for
a station of the nearest frequency and will stop on reception.
Each time you push the button, the stations will be searched
automatically one after another.
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To scan all the frequencies: Push the “SCAN” button briefly.
“SCAN” appears on the display. The radio will find the next
station up the band, stay there for a few seconds, and then
scan again. To select a station, push the “SCAN” button a
second time.
To scan the preset stations: Push the “SCAN” button and
hold it until you hear a beep. “P .SCAN” appears on the display.
The radio will tune in the next preset station up the band, stay
there for a few seconds, and then move to the next preset
station. To select a station, push the “SCAN” button a second
time.