warning LEXUS LS430 2005 Owners Manual

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR LEXUS
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New vehicle warranty
Your new vehicle is covered by the following Lexus limited
warranties:
New vehicle warranty
 Emission control systems warranty
 Others
For further information, please refer to the “Owner’s Guide”,
“Owner’s Manual Supplement” or “Warranty Booklet”.
Your responsibility for maintenance
It is the owner’s responsibility to make sure the specified
maintenance is performed. Section 5 of this Owner’s Manual
gives details of these maintenance requirements. Included in
Section 6 is general maintenance. For scheduled
maintenance information, please refer to the “Owner’s Manual
Supplement / Scheduled Maintenance”.
Important health and safety information about
your Lexus
CAUTION
 WARNING: Engine exhaust, some of its constituents,
and a wide variety of automobile components
contain or emit chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer and birth defects and
other reproductive harm. In addition, oils, fuels and
fluids contained in vehicles as well as waste
produced by component wear contain or emit
chemicals known to the State of California to cause
cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
 Battery posts, terminals and related accessories
contain lead and lead compounds. Wash your hands
after handling. Used engine oil contains chemicals
that have caused cancer in laboratory animals.
Always protect your skin by washing thoroughly with
soap and water.

HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
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GAS STATION INFORMATION
The information you need to know for appropriate servicing at
the gas station is provided here.
QUICK INDEX
This is designed so that you can quickly find the needed
information when an urgent situation arises.
Safety symbol
In this manual, you will also see a circle with a slash through
it. This means ”Do not”, ”Do not do this”, or ”Do not le\
t this
happen”.
Safety and vehicle damage warnings
In this manual you will see CAUTION and NOTICE warnings.
These are used in the following ways:
CAUTION
This is a warning against anything which may cause
injury to people if the warning is ignored. You are
informed about what you must or must not do in order
to reduce the risk of injury to yourself and others.
NOTICE
This is a warning against anything which may cause
damage to the vehicle or its equipment if the warning is
ignored. You are informed about what you must or must
not do in order to avoid or reduce the risk of damage to
your Lexus and its equipment.
Your Lexus Owner’s Manual provides you with a
considerable amount of information. To use this
information most effectively, please take the time to
familiarize yourself with the contents and use of the
manual.

For detailed information, refer to the description given in each section\
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PICTORIAL INDEX
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5 Window lock switch65
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\

6 Side vents 253
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
. . . . . . . .
7 Headlight, turn signal and fog
light switches 54, 57, 58 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
8 Windshield wiper and washer switch 58
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
9 Automatic air conditioning controls 238, 240
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
10 Rear window and outside rear view mirror defogger
switch 63 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
. . . . . . . . . . . .
11 Clock 116
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . . . . . . . .
12 Lexus park assist system/Rear view monitor/
Navigation system display
(See “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”) 316/323 . . . . . . . . .
13 Outside temperature display 117
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
14 Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light 85
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
15 Center vents 252
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
. . . . . .
16 Emergency flasher switch 68
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
17 Audio system 260
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
. . . . .
18 Glove box 122
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
. . . . . . . .
19 Driving pattern selector switch 305
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
20 Auxiliary box 129
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
. . . . .
21 Seat heater switches/
Climate control seat switches 69/71 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
22 Power outlet 120
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
. . . . . .
23 Auxiliary box if power outlet is selected/
Ashtray if cigarette lighter is selected 129/119 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
24 Cigarette lighter 119
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
. .
25 Headlight cleaner switch 62
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
26 Rear seat and rear head restraints
return switch 163 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
. . . . .
27 Traction control system off switch 363
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
28 Rear electric sunshade switch 137
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
29 CD automatic changer 282
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
30 Height control switch 360
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
31 Damping mode select switch 361
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
32 Automatic transmission selector lever 305
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
33 Ignition switch 298, 301
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
34 Volume adjustment knob 30, 39
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
35 Key cancel switch 34
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
.
36 Tire pressure warning system reset switch 372
. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
37 Cruise control switch/Dynamic radar/laser cruise
control switch 326/329 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\

38 Multiinformation display control switch 90
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
39 Rear view mirror folding switch 232
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
40 Steering switches 288
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
.
41 Adaptive Front Lighting System cancel switch 56
. . . . . . . . . . . .
42 Trunk lid opener 144
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
. .
43 Parking brake 304
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
. . . .
44 Hood opener 142
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
. . . . .
45 Lexus park assist system switch 316
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
46 Parking brake release lever 304
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
47 Fuel filler door opener 146
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
48 Coin box 127
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
. . . . . . . . .
49 Power rear view mirror control switches 231
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

For detailed information, refer to the description given in each section\
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PICTORIAL INDEX
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5 Window lock switch65
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\

6 Side vents 253
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
. . . . . . . .
7 Headlight, turn signal and fog
light switches 54, 57, 58 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
8 Windshield wiper and washer switch 58
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
9 Automatic air conditioning controls 238, 240
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
10 Rear window and outside rear view mirror defogger
switch 63 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
. . . . . . . . . . . .
11 Center vents 252
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
. . . . . .
12 Clock 116
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . . . . . . . .
13 Emergency flasher switch 68
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
14 Outside temperature display 117
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
15 Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light 85
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
16 Audio system 260
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
. . . . .
17 Glove box 122
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
. . . . . . . .
18 Driving pattern selector switch 305
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
19 Auxiliary box 129
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
. . . . .
20 Seat heater switches/
Climate control seat switches 69/71 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
21 Power outlet 120
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
. . . . . .
22 Auxiliary box if power outlet is selected/
Ashtray if cigarette lighter is selected 129/119 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
23 Cigarette lighter 119
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
. .
24 Headlight cleaner switch 62
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
25 Rear seat and rear head restraints
return switch 163 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
. . . . .
26 Traction control system off switch 363
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
27 Rear electric sunshade switch 137
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
28 CD automatic changer 282
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
29 Height control switch 360
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
30 Damping mode select switch 361
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
31 Automatic transmission selector lever 305
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
32 Ignition switch 298, 301
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
33 Volume adjustment knob 30, 39
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
34 Key cancel switch 34
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
.
35 Tire pressure warning system reset switch 372
. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
36 Cruise control switch/Dynamic radar/laser cruise
control switch 326/329 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\

37 Multiinformation display control switch 90
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
38 Rear view mirror folding switch 232
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
39 Steering switches 288
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
.
40 Adaptive Front Lighting System cancel switch 56
. . . . . . . . . . . .
41 Trunk lid opener 144
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
. .
42 Parking brake 304
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
. . . .
43 Hood opener 142
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
. . . . .
44 Lexus park assist system switch 316
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
45 Parking brake release lever 304
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
46 Fuel filler door opener 146
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
47 Coin box 127
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
. . . . . . . . .
48 Power rear view mirror control switches 231
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

For detailed information, refer to the description given in each section\
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PICTORIAL INDEX
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1 Engine coolant temperature gauge80
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2 Slip indicator light 362, 365
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3 Master warning light 87
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4 Adaptive Front Lighting System off indicator light 56 . . . . . . . .
5 Tachometer 81
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . . .
6 Turn signal indicator light 57
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7 Headlight indicator light 54
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
8 Fog light indicator light 58
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
9 Headlight high beam indicator light 57
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
10 Automatic transmission indicator lights 305
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
11 Fuel filler door indicator 146
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
12 Fuel gauge 80
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
. . . . . . . .
13 Low fuel level warning light 88
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
14 Damping mode indicator light 361
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
15 Open door warning light 88
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
16 Brake system warning light 84
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
17 SRS warning light 85
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
. .
18 ODO/TRIP RESET button 82
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
19 Discharge warning light 86
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
20 Driver’s seat belt reminder light 85
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
21 Odometer and trip meter 82
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
22 Multi information display 90
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
23 Antilock brake system warning light 87
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
24 Traction control system OFF indicator light 363
. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
25 Snow mode indicator light 315
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
26 Key indicator light 20, 298
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
27 Security indicator light 50
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
28 Instrument panel light control 109
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
29 Power mode indicator light 315
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
30 Malfunction indicator lamp 86
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
31 Cruise control indicator light 326
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

For detailed information, refer to the description given in each section\
.
PICTORIAL INDEX
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1 Engine coolant temperature gauge80
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2 Slip indicator light 362, 365
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3 Master warning light 87
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4 Adaptive Front Lighting System off indicator light 56 . . . . . . . .
5 Tachometer 81
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . . .
6 Turn signal indicator light 57
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7 Tail indicator light 54
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
.
8 Fog light indicator light 58
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
9 Headlight high beam indicator light 57
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
10 Automatic transmission indicator lights 305
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
11 Fuel filler door indicator 146
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
12 Fuel gauge 80
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
. . . . . . . .
13 Low fuel level warning light 88
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
14 Damping mode indicator light 361
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
15 Open door warning light 88
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
16 Brake system warning light 84
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
17 SRS warning light 85
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
. .
18 ODO/TRIP RESET button 82
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
19 Discharge warning light 86
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
20 Driver’s seat belt reminder light 85
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
21 Odometer and trip meter 82
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
22 Multiinformation display 90
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
23 Antilock brake system warning light 87
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
24 Traction control system OFF indicator light 363
. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
25 Snow mode indicator light 315
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
26 Key indicator light 20, 298
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
27 Security indicator light 50
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
28 Instrument panel light control 109
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
29 Power mode indicator light 315
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
30 Malfunction indicator lamp 86
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
31 Cruise control indicator light 326
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

KEYS AND DOORS
21
INFORMATION
Be sure to take the smart key with you.
 In the following cases, the smart key system or
wireless remote control feature may not operate
properly. (If this happens, use a mechanical key to
lock or unlock the doors and trunk lid and a smart key
to start the engine.)
When facilities issuing strong electromagnetic
waves such as TV towers, electric power stations,
broadcasting stations are nearby.
When you are carrying a smart key together with a
mobile communications system such as a
twoway radio or cellular phone.
When the smart key is in contact with or covered
by a metallic object.
When another person is operating a wireless
remote control function on another vehicle near
your vehicle.
 If you do not drive your vehicle, store the smart key,
keeping it at least 5 m (15 ft.) away from the vehicle.
Alarms and warning messages
Your Lexus is equipped with alarms inside and outside, as
well as warning messages in the multiinformation
display, that remind you if there is a problem involving the
smart key system.
Cases which are expected to happen frequently are
shown in the illustrations and the other cases are
described in the table. If an alarm or warning message
comes on, check to see what the problem is referring to
the illustrations and table, and take the appropriate
measure.

KEYS AND DOORS
24Inside warning alarm
Outside warning
alarmMulti−information
warning message displayCausesReference page
ChimesNoneNoneYou opened a door without
turning off the ignition
switch.47
BeepNone“Shift to P Range”You opened a door without
turning off the ignition switch
when the selector lever is in
a position other than “P”.100
BeepBeep“Shift to P Range” and “Key
is not Detected” appear
alternately.You exited and closed a
door without turning off the
ignition switch when the
selector lever is in a position
other than “P”.100
One chimeNone“Low Key Battery”
(shown for about 5 seconds)Smart key battery power is
insufficient.101
One chimeNone“Key is not Detected”
(shown for about 5 seconds)The smart key was not in the
vehicle when you pushed
the ignition switch in the
“LOCK” position.100

KEYS AND DOORS
27
11L234a
Ignition on/off reminder alarm
If you push the lock button on the outside door handle
without turning off the ignition switch, an alarm sounds
for 2 seconds and the doors will not lock.
Before you push the lock button, make sure the ignition switch
is in the “LOCK” position.
11L235b
 Open door warning
If you push the lock button on the outside door handle
while any door is not completely closed, an alarm sounds
for 10 seconds and the doors will not lock.
To stop the alarm, close all the doors securely or push the
“UNLOCK” button on the smart key.
Before you push the lock button, make sure all the doors are
securely closed.

SWITCHES
59
The wiper lever must be in the “INT” position.
The time interval between sw
eeps is shortened when the
vehicle speed increases. When the vehicle speed reaches
more than about 20 km/h (12 mph) with the interval adjuster
twisted down to the lowest position, the time interval becomes
the shortest 1.5 seconds.
If you stop the vehicle with the wiper switch in the “LO” position,
the wiper speed automatically changes from low speed to
intermittent operation speed.* This function does not work with
the interval adjuster twisted down to the lowest position.
NOTE:
* This feature can be deactivated.
Ask your Lexus dealer for details.
For mist wiper operations (a single wipe), pull the lever
toward you and release it.
To make the washer squirt, push the button on the end of
the lever.
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:
* 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 503.
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.
NOTICE
Do not operate the wipers if the windshield is dry. It may
scratch the glass.