key LEXUS LS430 2006 Owner's Guide

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2-1. Driving procedures
Automatic transmission
Select a gear position appropriate for the driving conditions.
■Shifting the transmission selector lever
While the engine is running, the brake pedal must be depressed in order to
move the transmission selector lever from P.
■Gear uses
* Always use the “D” position to improve fuel economy and quiet driving.
Shift range
PParking the vehicle and starting the engine
(key removal position)
RReversing
NNeutral
DNormal driving*
S“S” mode driving
6Normal driving
5Accelerating/passing at high speed driving
4Driving on hilly roads or heavy towing
3Driving downhill when strong engine braking is necessary
2Driving downhill when stronger engine braking is necessary
1Driving downhill when maximum engine braking is
necessary

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2-3. Operating the headlight and windshield wipers
2
When driving
Daytime running light system
The headlights turn on automatically (at a reduced intensity) whenever the
engine is started and the parking brake is released to make your vehicle
more visible to other drivers. Dayt ime running lights are not designed for
use at night.
■Headlight control sensor
■Automatic light off system
The headlights turn off automatically if the engine is stopped and the driver’s door is
opened wh

ile the headlights are turned on.
To turn the headlights on again, turn the key to ON, or turn the light switch off once
and then
back to or position.
■Automatic headlight leveling system
The level of the headlights is
automatically adjusted according to the number of
passengers and the loading condition of the vehicle to ensure that the headlights do
not interfere other road users.
■Customization
The time it takes for the headlights to automatically turn on or off can be changed.
(  P.384 )
The sensor may not function properly if an
object is placed on the sensor, or anything
that blocks the sensor is affixed to the wind-
shield. 
Doing so interferes with the sensor detect-
ing the level of ambient light and may cause
the automatic headlight system malfunc-
tion.

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3-4. Storage
Glove box
Open (pull lever)
Lock with the master key
Unlock with the master key
The glove box can be operated
with the master key.
Rear console box
Press the tab to release the
lock
Lift the armrest to open
Releases the lock
Open
Ty p e A
Ty p e B1
2
3
■Glove box light
The glove box light turns on when the head light switch is on.
Lower box Upper box
Lower tab Upper tab
Lower box1
2

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3-5. Other interior features
Trunk storage extension
Pull down the rear seat center
armrest.Pull the lever to open the outer
lid.
Locking with the master key
Unlocking with the master key
Extend storage space by opening
the inner lid. From passenger compartment
side: 
Push the button to unlock the
inner lid and push it up
.
From trunk side: 
Pull the lever to unlock the inner
lid and pull it up
.
Ty p e A
Ty p e B1
2
3
1
2

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
■If the wireless remote control key battery is discharged
The following symptoms may occur.
• The wireless remote control does not function properly.
• The operation distance becomes shorter.
• The brightness of the LED on the remote c
ontrol decreases or does not light up.
■Use specified lithium battery
Batteries can be purchased at your Lexus dealer, jeweler, or camera store.
■Checking remote control operation after replacing the battery
Push any of the buttons on the remote control and check that the LED lights up.
CAUTION
■Removed battery and other parts
Keep away from children.
These parts are small and if swallowed by a child they can cause choking.
NOTICE
■For normal operation after replacing the battery
Observe the following precautions when replacing the wireless remote control’s
ba
ttery.
• Always replace the battery with clean hands. 
Moisture may cause the battery to rust.
• Do not touch or move any other comp o
nents inside the remote control.
• Do not bend either of the battery terminals.
• Do not let foreign objects, oils, etc. enter the module.
• Do not to lose the screws or O-ring.
• Do not to bend or damage the O-ring when replacing the module cover.

5When trouble arises
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5-1. Essential information............ 320If 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 star
t....... 353
If the transmission selector 
lever cannot be shifted 
from P ......................................... 354
If you lose your keys................. 355
If the vehicle has a 
discharged battery................ 356
If your vehicle overheats........ 359
If the vehicle becomes 
stuck .............................................. 361

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5-1. Essential information
Towing with a wheel lift-type truck
Use a towing dolly under the rear
wheels.
Place the key in the “ACC” posi-
tion so that the steering wheel is
unlock
ed.
NOTICE
■To prevent body damage
Do not tow with a sling type truck, either from the front or rear.
FROM FRONT
NOTICE
■To prevent causing serious damage to the transmission
Never tow this vehicle from the front with the rear wheels on the ground.
FROM REAR

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When trouble arises
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5-1. Essential information
Transporting your Lexus on a flat bed truck
If your Lexus is transported by a
flat bed, it should be tied down at
locations A and B as shown.
If you use chains or cables to tie
do
wn your vehicle, the angles
shaded black must be at 45 .
Do not use excessive tension on
the tie do
wns or vehicle damage
may occur.
NOTICE
■To prevent damaging the vehicle
●Do not tow with the key removed or in the LOCK position. The steering lock
mechanism is not strong enough to hold the front wheels straight.
●When raising the vehicle, ensure adequate ground clearance for towing at the
opposite end of the raised vehicle. Wi thout adequate clearance, the vehicle
could be damaged while being towed.
■To prevent causing serious damage to the transmission
Never tow a vehicle from the rear with four wheels on the ground. 
This may cause serious dama g
e to the transmission.

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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Warning message and lightDetailsCorrection procedures
Steering lock warning
This message comes
on when you push
the ignition switch or
insert the smart key,
and hold the switch
or key in the "LOCK"
position for more
than 3 seconds.Turn the ignition switch
from "LOCK" to "ACC"
while moving the steer-
ing wheel slightly left to
rig
ht. ( P.94
)
Lexus park assist sys-
tem warning
Foreign matter (ice,
snow, mud, etc.,) has
adhered to the sonar.Remove the foreign mat -
ter or deice the sonar.
(The faulty sonar is indi -
cated on the graphic
information display
.)

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Smart access system failure warnings
To prevent incorrect operation, your Lexus is equipped with alarms inside
and outside, as well as warning messa ges in the multi-information display,
to alert you to problems involving the smart access system.
Inside alarmOutside alarmMulti-information displayCausesCorrection
procedures
BuzzerNoneNone
A door is
opened with -
out turning OFF
the ignition
switch.
Close the door
or turn off the
ignition switch
None
Beep
(two sec-
onds)
None
An attempt is
made to lock
the door(s)
while the mas-
ter key is still in
the vehicle or
the ignition
switch is ON.Shift to P range.
None
Beep
(ten sec-
onds)
None
An attempt is
made to lock a
door that is ajar,
or lock the mas-
ter key in the
trunk.
Bring the mas -
ter key to the
vehicle.
BeepNone
A door is
opened with-
out turning off
the ignition
switch and with
the transmission
selector lever in
a position other
than P.Turn the igni-
tion switch to
"L
OCK" posi -
tion or bring the
master k
ey to
the vehicle.