trunk LEXUS LS430 2006 Owner's Manual

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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
Before driving
Tr u n k
The trunk can be opened using the trunk opener or a key.
■Trunk opener
Lift the lever to release the trunk
lid.
■ Ke
ys
Turn the key clockwise to open.
Only a master key can be used to
open the trunk.
■Smart access system
 P.
5
■ W
ireless remote control
P.
1 2
1
Ty p e A Ty p e B

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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
Locking the trunk lid opener feature
Push in the main switch to disable the
trunk lid opener.
When required to leave a key in the
vehicle with a parking attendant,
provide the attendant with the valet
key. To activate the trunk lid opener
feature, insert the mechanical mas-
ter key and turn it to the left.
■Tr u n k e a s y c l o s e r
In the event that the trunk lid is left slig h
tly open (not latched properly), the trunk
easy closer will automatically close it to the fully closed position.
■Tr u n k l i g h t
The trunk light turns on when the trunk is opened.
■Tr u n k h a n d l e
Use the grip when closing the trunk.

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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
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Before driving
■Internal trunk release handle
CAUTION
■Caution while driving
Keep the trunk lid closed.
This not only keeps personal belongings from being thrown out, but also prevents
e
xhaust gases from entering the vehicle.
■When children are in the vehicle
Never leave children unattended in the vehicle
as they may lock themselves in the
vehicle or trunk, which could cause the child to overheat or suffocate resulting in
death or serious injury.
■When the trunk has not been fully closed
Be careful that your fingers do not get caught by the trunk lid when it is closing auto -
matically.
NOTICE
■To avoid damage to the trunk lid closer
Do not apply excessive force when the closer is operating.
The trunk lid can be opened by pulling
down on the glow-in-the-dark handle
located on the inside of trunk lid.
The handle will continue to glow for some
time after the trunk lid is closed.

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1
1-6. Theft deterrent system
Before driving
Alarm
Deactivating or stopping the alarm
Do one of the following:
• Unlock a door using a key, r
emote entry or smart access
system.
• Turn the ignition switch ON.
The system will return to standby
mode approximately 30 seconds
after it operates.
The system is designed to trigger the alarm, if forcible entry is detected (horn
sounds and emergency flashers flash).
After exiting the vehicle, shut the
doors, trunk and hood, and lock all
the doors. 
The system will begin operating
automatically af
ter 30 seconds.
The security system indicator light
will begin flashing when the system
is set.

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1-6. Theft deterrent system
■Items to check before locking the vehicle
To prevent unintended triggering of the alarm
, check that there is no one in the vehi-
cle and that all windows are clos ed bef
ore locking the vehicle.
■Alarm operation
The alarm will sound if any of the following conditions occur.
• When a locked door or trunk is opened in any way other than using a key or
wir
eless remote control, such as someone exiting the vehicle after the alarm is
activated.
• When the hood is lifted open while the vehicle is locked.
• When the battery is reconnected.
■Sounding an alarm
Manually triggering the alarm will help de ter an
yone from breaking into or damag-
ing your vehicle. (
P. 12 )
■Certifications for the engine immobilizer system (for vehicles sold in U.S.A.)
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. 
Operation is subject to the following two co
nditions: (1) This device may not cause
harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
■Certifications for the engine immobilizer system (for vehicles sold in Canada)
This device complies with RSS-210 of Indu str
y Canada. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: 
(1) This device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any
inter

ference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the
device.
FCC ID: MOZ RI-20BTY 
MADE IN JAPAN
FCC ID: MOZ RI-15HTY 
MADE IN JAPAN

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1-7. Safety information
CONVERTIBLE SEAT
BOOSTER SEAT
■When the child restraint system is not in use
Leave the child restraint system properly secur
ed on the seat. Do not store the
restraint loosely on a passenger seat or in the trunk.
■When a child is too large for a child restraint system
Get an appropriate child restraint system for the
child. If a child is too large for any
child restraint system, sit the child on a re ar seat and use the vehicle’s seat belt.
(
P. 34 ).

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2-1. Driving procedures
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When driving
CAUTION
■When driving the vehicle
●Do not drive if you are unfaniliar with the location of the brake and accelerator
pedals to avoid depressing the wrong pedal. 
Accidentally depressing the accelerator pedal instead of the brake pedal will
r
esult in sudden acceleration that may lead to an accident that could result in
death or serious injury.
●Do not drive the vehicle over or stop the vehicle near flammable materials.
●Do not let the vehicle roll backwards while the selector lever is in a driving posi -
tion, or roll forward while the selector lever is in R. 
Doing so may cause the engine to stall or lea
d to poor brake and steering perfor-
mance, resulting in an accident or damage to the vehicle.
●If you smell exhaust fumes in the vehicle, open the windows and close the trunk lid
to ensure plenty of fresh air enters the vehicle.
If you can smell exhaust fumes even through there are no other vehicle in sur -
rounding area, have your vehicle checke d b
y you Lexus dealer. Continued inhala-
tion of exhaust fumes can lead to death by gas poisoning.
●Do not shift the selector lever to P, R or N while the vehicle is moving under any
circumstances. 
Doing so can cause significant damage to the tr
ansmission system and may result
in a loss of vehicle control.
●Do not turn the engine off while driving. 
The power steering and brake booster systems will not operate properly if the
eng
ine is not running.
●Use the engine braking (downshift) to maintain a safe speed when driving down a
steep hill. 
Using the brakes continuously may cause the brakes to overheat and lose effec -
tiveness. ( P.98 )
●Do not shift the selector lever to N. 
Doing so may cause the engine brake to not operate properly and lead to an
acc
ident.
●When stopped on an inclined surface, use the brake pedal and parking brake to
prevent the vehicle from rolling backward or forward and causing an accident.

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2-4. Using other driving systems
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When driving
CAUTION
■When using the rear view monitor system, observe these precautions to avoid an
accident that could result in death or serious injuries.
●Never depend solely on the monitor system when reversing.
●Always check visually and with the mirrors to confirm your intended path is clear.
●Depicted distances between objects and flat surfaces differ from actual dis-
tances.
●Do not use the system if the trunk is open.
■Conditions which may affect the rear view monitor system
●If the back of the vehicle is hit, the camera’s position and mounting angle may
change. See your Lexus dealer.
●Rapid temperature changes, such as when hot water is poured on the vehicle in
cold weather, may cause the system to function abnormally.
●If the camera lens is dirty, it cannot transmit a clear image. Rinse with water and
wipe with a soft cloth. If extremely dirty, wash with a mild cleanser and rinse.
●The displayed image may be darker and mo ving images may be slightly distorted
when the system is cold.

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2-4. Using other driving systems
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When driving
CAUTION
■To avoid accidentally engaging the cruise control
Keep the ON-OFF switch OFF when not in use.
■To avoid death or serious injury
The following conditions are unsuitable for cruise control use:
• In bad weather (rain, fog, sno
w, sandstorms, etc.)
• If the wipers are operated at high speed (radar cruise control), or at high or low spe
eds (laser cruise control.) This includes when the wiper lever is set to the
“AUTO” position.
• In heavy traffic.
• On roads with sharp bends.
• On slippery road surfaces.
• On steep downhill slopes.
• When the warning tone sounds frequently.
• On roads with steep, short inclines and declines.
• When exiting from, or when ente ri
ng or merging onto a freeway.
■When using the dynamic radar/laser cruise control
Always drive carefully and attentively.
Do not rely on the system to avoid accidents or control the vehicle’s speed in emer -
gency situations. The cruise control is not a collision-av
oidance system.
■Conditions which hinder the radar cruise control's vehicle detection capability
●The rear section of the vehicle ahead is extremely small (unloaded trailer etc.)
●The vehicle ahead or other vehicles are flinging up water or snow.
●Heavy luggage in your trunk or on your rear seats causes the nose of your vehicle
to rise.

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2-4. Using other driving systems
CAUTION
■Conditions which hinder the laser cruise control’s vehicle detection capability
A delay in detection of a vehicle may occur in the following situations. You must
ap
ply the brakes manually to avoid accidents.
• The vehicle ahead has higher ground clearance, meaning the reflectors are in a higher position
.
• The rear section of the vehicle ahead is extremely dirty.
• Surrounding vehicles are fl in
ging up water or snow.
• Your front view is obscured by excessive exhaust smoke.
• Protective film is attached to the reflectors of the vehicle ahead, or they are d
amaged.
• Reflectors are not installed on the vehicle ahead.
• Heavy luggage in your trunk or on your r
ear seats causes the nose of your vehi-
cle to rise.
• A vehicle cuts in at short range.
• A motorcycle is traveling along the side of the same lane
■To ensure the radar/laser cruise control system functions correctly
●Keep the radar sensor and grille cover/la ser sensor glass clean. When cleaning,
use a soft cloth and be careful not to damage the sensor or grille cover.
●Avoid strong impacts around the sensor, as incorrect sensor alignment will result
in system malfunction. A special device is required to adjust the sensor alignment.
See your Lexus dealer for adjustment.
●Do not disassemble the sensor.
●Do not affix stickers (including transparent stickers), or attach accessories
around the sensor or grille cover/sensor glass.
●Do not modify or paint the grille cover. When replacing the cover, be sure to use
a genuine Lexus cover. *
* Vehicles equipped with the radar cruise control only.