ignition LEXUS LS430 2006 Owner's Manual

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2-1. Driving procedures
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When driving
■If the engine does not start
Check whether the other keys will start the engine.
If they work, your key may be broken. Have the key checked at your Lexus dealer.
■Starting the engine using the flat key (Smart access)
■ Steering lock release
When starting the engine, the igni -
tion switch may seem stuck in the
“L
OCK” position. To free it, per -
form the following:
Smart access
Push and hold the ignition
s
witch (do not try to turn the
ignition switch), then rock the
steering wheel until it releases.
Standard
Turn the key while turning the
steering wheel slightly in either
dir

ection.
Remove the flat key from its case.
Insert the flat key into the igni-
tions switch.
Start the engine within 10 sec-
onds after the indicator light goes
off.

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■Starting the engine using the flat key (Standard)Put the key case away when the indicator light goes out. When the light
goes out, this means the engine immobilizer system has turned off.
Start the engine within 10 seconds after the indicator light goes off.
■Leak detection pump
Approximately five hours after the engine is turned off, you may hear sound coming
fr
om underneath the luggage compartment for several minutes. This is normal
operation and does not indicate a malfunction. ( 
For your information)
CAUTION
■When starting the engine
Always start the engine while sitting in the driver’s seat. Do not press the accelera -
tor while starting the engine under any circumstances. 
Doing so may cause an accident resu lting i
n death or serious injury.
Remove the flat key from its case. Insert the
flat key into the ignition switch.
Bring the key case close to the ignition switch
within 10 seconds as indicated by the arrow.

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When driving
NOTICE
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the ignition switch in the ON
position if the engine is not running.
■When starting the engine
●Do not crank for more than 30 seconds at a time. This may overheat the starter
and wiring systems.
●Do not race a cold engine.
●If the engine becomes difficult to start or stalls frequently, have the engine
checked immediately.

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2-1. Driving procedures
■Downshifting restrictions in “S” mode
The selector lever cannot be down-shifted if the following speeds are exceeded. (A
buzz
er will sound twice in this situation.)
■Accelerating rapidly
Fully depress the accelerator pedal. Engine sp
eed will increase and the vehicle will
accelerate rapidly.
■When driving at a set speed using the cruise control system
Engine braking will not operate when driving in the “S” shifting mode, even if the
select
or lever is downshifted to “5” or “4”. ( P.129 )
■SNOW mode automatic deactivation
SNOW mode is automatically deactivated if the ignition switch is turned to ACC or
L

OCK after driving in SNOW mode.
■If the transmission selector le ver cannot be shifted from P.
 P.
3 5 4
■If the “S” mode indicator does not come on when the “S” mode is engaged
There may be a malfunction in the automatic transmission system. 
Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately. 
(In this situation, the vehicle operates as if
the selector lever is in D.)
DownshiftingMaximum speed
mph (km/h)
D 390 (146)
3 262 (100)
2 136 (59)

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When driving
Turn signal lever
■Turn signal lever operating conditions
The ignition switch must b
e turned to ON.
■If the indicators flash faster than usual
Check that a light bulb in the front or re ar
turn signal lights has not burned out.
Left turn
Right turn
Move and hold the lever part-
way to signal a lane change
The left hand signal will flash until
you release the lever.
Move and hold the lever part -
way to signal a lane change
The right hand signal will flash
until you release the lever.
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When driving
2-2. Instrument cluster
Gauges and meters
When the ignition switch is turned to ON;
Engine coolant temperature gaugeDisplays the engine coolant temperature.
Tachometer
Displays the number of engine speed in revolutions per minute.
Speedometer Displays the vehicle speed.
Fuel gauge Displays the quantity of fuel remaining in the tank.
Trip meter reset button
Resets the distance traveled to 0 mile (0 km).
Trip meter button Changes between trip meter A and B indication.
Trip meter A and trip meter B Trip meters display the distance the v
ehicle has been driven since the
meter was reset.
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3
4
5
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2-2. Instrument cluster
CAUTION
■If a safety system warning light does not come on
Should a safety system light such as ABS, TR
AC OFF or the airbag warning light
not come on when you start the engine, th is could mean that these systems are not
available to help protect you in an accident, which could result in death or serious
injury. Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately if this occurs.
■ Warning lights
Warning lights inform the driver of a malfunction in the indicated vehi -
cle’s systems. (
P. 328 )
* These lights turn on when the ignition sw itch is turned to ON to indicate that
a system check is being performed. Th ey will turn off after the engine is
started on, or after a few seconds.
There may be a malfunction in a system if a
light does not come on, or if the
lights do not turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
*
(U.S.A)
(U.S.A) (Canada) (U.S.A) (Canada)
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2-2. Instrument cluster
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When driving
Graphic information
Following graphic information is shown on the display
• Outside temperature display ( P.216 )
• Compass display (if equipped P.238 )
• Dynamic radar/ laser cruise control display (if equipped P.129 )
Appears when activate the system
• Lexus park assist system display (if equipped P.118 )
Appears when the system is activated
• Door ajar (with warning message P.334 )
Appears when any door is opened with the ignition s
witch is ON
position
Each time you push and hold for 1 or 2 seconds, the graphic informa-
tion changes in the following order
Compass display**
Outside temperature display Dynamic radar/
laser cruise control display**
Blank screen
**Skipped if not equipped or not activated
■Wa r n i n g m e s s a g e s
If any problem (malfunction) arises, a warning message appears on the
multi-information display. (
P. 334 )

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2-3. Operating the headlight and windshield wipers
Headlight switch
Turning on the high beams
With the headlights on, push the
lever forward to turn on the high
beams.
Pull the lever back to the center
position to turn the hi

gh beams
off.
Pull the lever toward you to turn
on the high beams.
Release to turn them off. You
can flash the high beams with
the headlights on or off.
The headlights can be operated manually or automatically.
The side marker, parking,
license plate and instru
-
ment panel lights turn on.
The headlights and all
lights listed abo
ve turn on.
The headlights and parking
lights ar
e turned on and off
automatically. (When the
ignition switch is turned to
ON.)
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2-3. Operating the headlight and windshield wipers
Windshield wipers and washer
■Windshield wiper and washer operating conditions
The ignition switch must be turn
ed to ON position.
■If no windshield washer fluid sprays
Check that there is washer fluid
in the windshield washer fluid reservoir, and that the
washer nozzles are not blocked.
Variable intermittent wipers
Intermittent windshield wiper
operation
Low speed windshield wiper
operation
High speed windshield wiper
operation
Interval adjustment
Mist operation
Washer fluid
Rain-sensing windshield wipers
Automatic windshield wiper
operation
Low speed windshield wiper
operation
High speed windshield wiper
operation
Sensitivity
Mist operation
Washer fluid