seats LEXUS LS430 2005 Owner's Guide

OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS
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16L326
If the driver’s seat position does not allow sufficient
space for safe installation, install the child restraint
system on the rear right seat.
16L427
1
Fix both seats at the same position.
2Fix both seatbacks at the same angle.
CAUTION
When installing a child restraint system in the rear
center position, adjust both seat cushions to the same
position and align both seatbacks at the same angle.
Otherwise, the child restraint system cannot be
securely restrained and this may cause death or serious
injuries in a collision.

OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS
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16L327
If the driver’s seat position does not allow sufficient
space for safe installation, install the child restraint
system on the rear right seat.
16L428
1
Fix both seats at the same position.
2Fix both seatbacks at the same angle.
CAUTION
When installing a child restraint system in the rear
center position, adjust both seat cushions to the same
position and align both seatbacks at the same angle.
Otherwise, the child restraint system cannot be
securely restrained and this may cause death or serious
injuries in a collision.

OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS
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CAUTION
Do not slide the seat or adjust the head restraint after
securing the child restraint system.
 Make sure the top strap is securely latched, and
check that the child restraint system is secure by
pushing and pulling it in different directions.
Follow all the installation instructions provided by its
manufacturer.
Installation with child restraint lower
anchorages
16L627a
Lower anchorages for the child restraint systems
complying with the FMVSS225 or CMVSS210.2
specifications are installed in the rear seat.
The anchorages are installed in the clearance between the
seat cushion and seatback of both outboard rear seats.
Child restraint system comp lying with the FMVSS213 or
CMVSS213 specification can be fixed to these anchorages. In
this case, it is not necessary to fix the child restraint system
with a seat belt on the vehicle.

OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS
224When the registration is completed, one beep sounds. If the
key has already been registered, the previous memory will be
erased. If the same driving position profile for the same key is
registered
in another button, that memory will also be erased.
CAUTION
Do not push the “LOCK” button any longer than 2 or 3
seconds. Pushing the button longer activates an alarm.
For details, see page 40.
Erasing the previous registration memory
The driver’s door must be closed with the ignition switch in the
“OFF” position.
1. Keep the wireless remote control key in which you want
to cancel the registrati on in possession and push the
“SET” button.
2. Push the “LOCK” or “UNLOCK” button on the wireless
remote control key for about one second with the “SET”
button held down.
When the previous key ID memory is erased, two beeps
sound.
REAR SEAT POSITION MEMORY SYSTEM
A microcomputer will memorize the position of the rear seats
and the height of the rear head restraints.
Recording the rear seat position in the computer’s memory can
only be done when the ignition switch is in the “ON” position.
Setting the rear seat position
16L301a
1. Adjust the rear seat position and the height of the head
restraint of the rear seat to the desired position.
2. Keep pushing the “SET” button until a beep sounds.
The beep sound means that the position has been memorized.
The memory will be erased when the battery is removed for
inspection or service.

AIR CONDITIONING
256
(d) Replacing the photocatalyst filter for therear seats
This rear air conditioning is equipped with dustproof and
deodorant filter with photocatalyst.
Replace the air filter when the use of rear air conditioning or air
purification function reduces air flow or deodorant
performance.
This filter is an interchangeable type. Do not clean the filter by
washing or air blowing. The use of filter after washing or
cleaning may cause a malfunction of the system. Be sure to
replace it with a new one.
The filter is located in the trunk.
Replace the filter using the following procedures.
1. Be sure to turn the ignition switch to “LOCK”.
21L210
 1 Air purifier 2Filter cover
2. Open the trunk and remove the filter cover in the trunk.
21L211
 1 Filter case 2Filter
3. Pull out the filter case toward you.
4. Replace the filter.
When you install the filter, face the filter surface (gray)
downward and fit the filter folds properly in the case as shown.
5. Install the filter in the reverse order of removal.
The gray surface in the filter may turn to yellow (yellow spots)
because of ultraviolet rays included in the light, however it is
no problem for use.

STARTING AND DRIVING
335
Dynamic radar cruise control—
CAUTION
Certain conditions make vehicle detection difficult or
impossible.

As this system operates by detecting primarily the
reflected wave from the rear end of the vehicle ahead,
the distance cannot be accurately detected in the
following cases, resulting in improper
vehicletovehicle distance.
 The rear section of the vehicle ahead is extremely
small such as an unloaded trailer.
 The vehicle ahead or other vehicles around you
are flinging up water or snow.
 Heavy luggage which is loaded in your trunk or on
top of your rear seats is raising up the nose of your
vehicle.
 The millimeter wave radar sensor automatically
detects dirt if it is sticking to the front of the sensor
or grille cover of your vehicle, and if detected, a
message is shown on the multiinformation display.
However, if the sensor or grille cover is covered with
a metallic vinyl bag, icicle, snowflakes, etc., dirt may
not be detected, resulting in improper
vehicletovehicle distance. Continue driving with
due care to the vehicle ahead. If dirt is detected, the
dynamic radar cruise control function is
automatically cancelled. Always keep the sensor and
grille cover clean.

STARTING AND DRIVING
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Dynamic laser cruise control—
CAUTION
Certain conditions make vehicle detection difficult or
impossible.

As this system operates by detecting primarily the
reflectors of the vehicle ahead, the distance cannot
be accurately detected in the following cases,
resulting in improper vehicletovehicle distance.
 The vehicle ahead has higher ground clearance,
which means that the placement of the reflectors
is in a higher position.
 The rear section of the vehicle ahead is extremely
dirty.
 The vehicle ahead or other vehicles around you
are flinging up water or snow.
 Excessive exhaust gas (black smoke) is coming
from the vehicle ahead or other vehicles around
you, obscuring your front view.
 Protective film is attached to the reflectors on the
vehicle ahead, or reflectors are not installed on the
vehicle ahead or are damaged.
 Heavy luggage which is loaded in your trunk or on
top of your rear seats is raising up the nose of your
vehicle.
 The laser radar sensor automatically detects dirt if it
is sticking to the sensor glass of your vehicle, and if
detected, a message is shown on the
multiinformation display. However, if the sensor
glass is covered with a transparent or translucent
vinyl bag, icicle, etc., dirt may not be detected,
resulting in improper vehicletovehicle distance.
Continue driving with due care to the vehicle ahead.
If dirt is detected, the dynamic laser cruise control
function is automatically cancelled. Always keep the
sensor glass clean.

MAINTENANCE
428Battery
Your Lexus has a maintenance free battery. You do not have
to add distilled water. For longer life of the battery, however,
see page 496 for additional information.
Brake fluid level
Make sure the brake fluid level is correct. See page 466 for
additional information.
Engine oil level
Check the level on the dipstick with the engine turned off and
the vehicle parked on a level spot.
See page 452 for additional
information.
Power steering fluid level
Check the level through the reservoir. The level should be in
the “HOT” or “COLD” range depending on the fluid
temperature. See page 467 for additional information.
Exhaust system
If you notice any change in the sound of the exhaust or smell
exhaust fumes, have the cause located and corrected
immediately. (See “Engine exhaust cautions” on page 297.)
Vehicle interior
Items listed below should be checked regularly, e.g. while
performing periodic services, cleaning the vehicle, etc.
Lights
Make sure the headlights, stop lights, tail lights, turn signal
lights, and other lights are working. Check headlight aim.
Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers
Check that all service reminder indicators and warning
buzzers function properly.
Steering wheel
Check that it ha s the specified free play. Be alert for changes
in steering condition, such as hard steering, excessive free
play or strange noise.
Seats
Check that all front seat controls such as seat adjusters,
seatback recliner, etc. operate smoothly. Check that the head
restraints move up and down smoothly and that the locks hold
securely in any latched position.
Seat belts
Check that the seat belt system such as buckles, retractors
and anchors operate properly and smoothly. Make sure the
belt webbing is not cut, frayed, worn or damaged.

CHASSIS
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Glossary of tire terminology
Tire related termMeaning
Cold tire inflation
pressuretire pressure when the vehicle has been parked for at least 3 hours or m\
ore, or it
has not been driven more than 1.5 km or 1 mile under that condition
Maximum inflation
pressurethe maximum cold inflation pressure to which a tire may be inflated and \
it is shown
on the sidewall of the tire
Recommended inflation
pressurecold tire inflation pressure recommended by a manufacturer
Accessory weight
the combined weight (in excess of those standard items which may be rep\
laced) of
automatic transmission, power steering, power brakes, power windows, pow\
er
seats, radio, and heater, to the extent that these items are available as
factory−installed equipment (whether installed or not)
Curb weight
the weight of a motor vehicle with standard equipment including the maxi\
mum
capacity of fuel, oil, and coolant, and, if so equipped, air conditionin\
g and
additional weight optional engine
Maximum loaded vehicle
weight
the sum of —
(a) curb weight;
(b) accessory weight;
(c) vehicle capacity weight; and
(d) production options weight