LEXUS LS430 2006 Owners Manual
Manufacturer: LEXUS, Model Year: 2006, Model line: LS430, Model: LEXUS LS430 2006Pages: 419, PDF Size: 11.19 MB
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1Before drivingAdjusting and operating features such as door locks, mir-
rors, and steering column.
2When drivingDriving, stopping and safe-driving information.
3Interior featuresAir conditioning and audio systems, as well as other
interior features for a comfortable driving experience.
4Maintenance
and careCleaning and protecting your vehicle, performing do-it-
yourself maintenance, and maintenance information.
5When trouble
arisesWhat to do if the vehicle needs to be towed, gets a flat tire,
or is involved in an accident.
6Vehicle
specificationsDetailed vehicle information.
7For US ownersReporting safety defects for US owners
IndexAlphabetical listing of information contained in this
manual.
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TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
1-1. Key information .............................. 2Keys ......................................................... 2
1-2. Opening, closing and locking
the doors and trunk ..................... 5
Smart access system......................... 5
Wireless remote control ............... 12
Doors..................................................... 15
Trunk...................................................... 19
1-3. Adjustable components ............ 22 Front seats .......................................... 22
Rear seats ........................................... 23
Driving position memory
system ............................................... 25
Rear seat position memory
system ............................................... 29
Head restraints.................................. 31
Seat belts ............................................ 34
Steering wheel.................................. 40
Auto anti-glare mirror................... 42
Side mirrors ....................................... 43
1-4. Opening and closing the
windows and moon roof .......... 45
Power windows................................ 45
Moon roof .......................................... 48 1-5. Opening the fuel tank cap ......... 51
Opening the fuel tank cap............ 51
1-6. Theft deterrent system............... 54 Engine immobilizer system ......... 54
Alarm.................................................... 55
Theft prevention labels
(U.S.A.Only) .................................. 57
1-7. Safety information ...................... 58 Correct driving posture .............. 58
SRS airbags ....................................... 60
Child restraint system
................... 73
Installing child restraints ............... 76
2-1. Driving procedures..................... 86 Driving the vehicle .......................... 86
Starting the engine ......................... 94
Automatic transmission................ 98
Turn signal lever.............................. 101
Parking brake ................................. 102
2-2. Instrument cluster ..................... 103 Gauges and meters ..................... 103
Indicators and warning lights ... 105
Multi-information display........... 107
1Before driving
2When driving
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2-3. Operating the headlight and windshield wipers ..................... 110
Headlight switch ............................. 110
Fog light switch ................................ 113
Windshield wipers and
washer............................................... 114
Headlight cleaner switch ............. 117
2-4. Using other driving systems..... 118 Lexus park assist system ............. 118
Rear view monitor system ......... 123
Cruise control ................................ 126
Dynamic radar/ laser cruise
control............................................. 129
Electronically modulated air
suspension..................................... 138
Driver assist systems.................... 140
Pre-collision system
(if equipped) ................................. 143
2-5. Driving information ................... 145 Cargo & luggage .......................... 145
Vehicle load limits ......................... 148
Winter driving tips ........................ 149
Trailer Towing................................. 152
Dinghy towing ................................ 160
3-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger .............. 162 Automatic air conditioning
control............................................. 162
Rear window defogger ............... 170
Rear air conditioning controls .. 172
3-2. Using the audio system............. 174 Audio system ................................... 174
Operating the radio ...................... 176
Operating the cassette player............................................... 182
Using the CD changer ............... 185
Optimal use of the audio
system ............................................... 191
Using the rear controller ........... 193
Using the steering switches ...... 195
3-3. Turning on interior lights......... 198 Interior lights list............................. 198
3-4. Storage......................................... 201 Storage features ............................ 201
3-5. Other interior features .......... 208 Sun visors........................................ 208
Vanity mirror and light ............... 209
Clock.................................................. 210
Ashtray ................................................ 211
Cigarette li ghter
............................ 213
Power outlets .................................. 214
Outside temperature display ... 216
Seat heaters..................................... 218
Climate control seat
switches ......................................... 220
3Interior features
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TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
Refreshing rear seat
switches ......................................... 222
Coat hooks ..................................... 223
Floor mats........................................ 224
Sunshades ....................................... 225
Trunk features................................ 227
Garage door opener .................. 232
Compass (vehicles without
navigation syst em)
................... 238
4-1. Maintenance and care............ 244 Cleaning and protecting the
vehicle exterior .......................... 244
Cleaning and protecting the
vehicle interior............................ 247
4-2. Maintenance ............................. 250 Maintenance requ irements
.... 250
General maintenance ................ 252
Emission inspection and
maintenance (I/M)
programs....................................... 255
4-3. Do-it-yourself
maintenance ........................... 256
Do-it-yourself service
precautions .................................. 256
Hood................................................. 260
Positioning the jack ...................... 261
Engine compartment.................. 262 Tires ................................................... 278
Tire inflation pressure................ 283
Wheels.............................................. 287
Air conditioning filters............... 289
Wireless remote control
battery ............................................ 295
Blade fuses ..................................... 298
Cartridge fuses ............................ 309
Headlight aim.................................... 311
Light bulbs ........................................ 313
5-1. Essential information .............. 320 If your vehicle needs to be
towed............................................. 320
If you think something is
wrong ............................................. 324
Fuel pump shut off system ........ 325
Event data recorder .................... 326
5-2. Steps to take in an
emergency .............................. 328
If a warning light turns on... ...... 328
If a warning message
appears.......................................... 334
If you have a flat tire..................... 347
If the engine will not start ......... 353
If the transmission selector
lever cannot be shifted
from P............................................. 354
If you lose your keys ................... 355
4Maintenance and care
5When trouble arises
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If the vehicle has a discharged
battery............................................ 356
If your vehicle overheats ........... 359
If the vehicle beco mes s
tuck .... 361
6-1. Specifications............................ 364 Maintenance data ........................ 364
Fuel information ............................ 373
Tire information............................. 376
6-2. Owner’s customize ................. 384 Customizable features ............. 384
Initializing your Lexus
................. 387
Reporting safety defects for
US owners................................... 390
Alphabetical index....................... 392
What to do if... ............................... 400
6Vehicle specifications
7For US owners
Index
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Windshield wipers
P.114
Turn signal light (front)
P.101
Moon roof P.48
Headlight
P.110
Fog light P.113
Fuel filler door
P.51
Pictorial indexExterior
Side mirrors P.43
Hood
P.260
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Doors P.15
Rear window defogger
P.170
Trunk P.227
Tire
Rotation
Replacement
Inflation pressure
Information
P.278
P.347
P.283
P.376
Turn signal light (rear)
P.101
If equipped
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Rear Seat position
memory buttons
P.29 Power outlet
P.214
Power window switches
P.45
Ashtray P.211
Cigarette lighter
P.213
Knee airbags P.60
Pictorial indexInterior
Rear console box
P.202
Driving position
memory buttons
P.25
SRS air bags
P.60
Front seats P.22
Cup holders P.204
SRS side airbags P.60
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BC
Moon roof switches P.48
SRS curtain shield airbags
P.60
Door lock switch P.15
Power window switches P.45
: If equipped
Garage door opener buttons P.232
Personal lights P.198
Sun visors P.208
Auto anti-glare mirror P.42
Coat hooks P.223
Personal lights P.198
Vanity mirrors P.209
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Steering switches P.195
Compass
P.238
Rear electronic sunshade switch
P.225
Pictorial indexInstrument panel
Damping mode select switch P.138
Height control switch P.138
Driving pattern selector switch P.99
Automatic air conditioning controls P.162
Rear window defogger P.170
Audio system P.174
Glove box P.202
Clock P.210
Multi-information display
control switch
P.107
Automatic transmission selector lever
P.98
Traction control system off switch
P.141
Cigarette lighter and ashtray P.211
Seat heater switches/ Climate control
seat switches
P.218
Headlight cleaner switch P.117
Rear seat and rear head restraints
return switch
P.23