engine LEXUS LS430 2006 Service Manual

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3-5. Other interior features
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Interior features
Vanity mirror and light
NOTICE
■When not in use
Keep the rear vanity mirrors closed.
■To prevent battery from being discharged
Do not leave the vanity lights on for exten
ded periods while the engine is stopped.
040_01_01_square titleFront
The vanity light turns on.
Rear
Push “
” to open.
The vanity light turns on.
Light
Va n i t y m i r r o r

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Interior features
NOTICE
■To avoid damaging the accessory outlet
Close the accessory socket lid when the accessory socket is not in use. 
Foreign objects or liquids that enter the accessory socket may case a short circuit.
■To prevent the fuse from being blown
Do not use the an accessory that uses more than 12 V 10 A.
■To prevent the battery from being discharged
Do not use the power outlet longer than necessary when the engine is not running.

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Interior features
CAUTION
■Burns
●Use caution when seating the following persons in a heated seat to avoid the pos-
sibility of burns:
• Babies, small children, elderly persons, sick per
sons or handicapped persons
• Persons who have delicate skin
• Persons who are exhausted
●Do not cover the seat with anything when using the seat heater. 
The seat heaters may overheat if the seat is covered.
NOTICE
■To prevent seat heater damage
Do not put unevenly weighted objects on the
seat and do not stick sharp objects
(needles, nails, etc.) into the seat.
■To prevent battery discharged
Turn the switches off when the engine is not running.

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CAUTION
■Burns/ excessive cooling
●The following passengers should take extra care to avoid burns:
• Babies, small children, elderly persons, si
ck or physically disabled persons.
• Persons who have sensitive skin.
• Exhausted persons.
• Persons who have taken alcohol or drug s whi
ch induce sleep (sleeping drugs,
cold remedies, etc.)
●Do not use a blanket or cushion on the seat. Using the climate control seat with
a blanket or cushion increases the temperature of the seat and may lead to over -
heating.
●Take care not to overuse the cooling function, as it may cool the above men -
tioned passengers excessively minor burns and overheating/ excessive cooling
NOTICE
■To prevent seat heater damage
Do not put unevenly weighted objects on the
seat and do not stick sharp objects
(needles, nails, etc.) into the seat.
■To prevent battery discharged
Turn the switches off when the engine is not running.

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■Retained accessory power
The rear power sunshade can be operated for approximately 60 seconds after the
ignition switch is turned to ACC or LOCK position.
CAUTION
■To a v o i d i n j u r y
●Do not touch the brackets fastening the power sunshade.
●Do not put your fingers in the power sunshade groove during operation.
NOTICE
■To prevent the battery from being discharged
Always operate the shade while the engine is running.
■To avoid damage or malfunction
●Do not overload the shade motor and othe r parts (for instance by pushing down
on the sunshade bracket during operation).
●Do not place objects where they may hinder the opening/closing of the shade.
●Do not affix anything to the shade.
●Clean the shade groove if there is any foreign matter or dust on it.
●Do not operate the power sunshade repeatedly for a long time.
■To avoid damage to the sunshade
Do not place anything in the sunshade groove.

4Maintenance and care
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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 requirements.. 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

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4-2. Maintenance
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Maintenance and care
■Repair and replacement
It is recommended that genuine Lexus parts be used for repairs to ensure optimum
pe
rformance. If non-Lexus replacement parts are used or if a repair shop other
than a Lexus dealer performs repairs, confirm the warranty coverage.
■Have inspections and repairs performe d by a Lexus dealer whenever possible
●Lexus technicians are well-trained specialists and are kept up to date with the
latest service information. They specialize in the operation of all systems on your
Lexus.
●Keep a copy of the repair order. It proves that the maintenance that has been
performed is under warranty coverage. If any problem should arise while your
vehicle is under warranty, your Lexus de aler will promptly take care of it.
CAUTION
■Hazardous materials
●Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and a wide variety of automobile com -
ponents contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause can -
cer and birth defects and other reproductive harm. Work in a well ventilated area.
●Oils, fuels and fluids contained in vehicles as well as waste produced by compo -
nent wear contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause
cance
r and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Avoid exposure and wash
any affected area immediately.
●Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead com -
pounds which are known to cause brain damage. Wash your hands after han -
dling. ( P.273 )
●Used engine oil contains chemicals that have caused cancer in laboratory ani -
mals. Avoid prolonged and repeated contact. Always protect your skin by wash -
ing thoroughly with soap and water.

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4-2. Maintenance
General maintenance
Engine compartment
Listed below are the general maintenance items that should be performed at
the interval specified in the Owner’s Manual Supplement. It is recommended
that any problem you notice should be brought to the attention of your Lexus
dealer or qualified service shop for advice.
ItemsCheck points
Battery• Maintenance-free. ( P. 2 7 3 )
Brake fluid • At the correct level? ( P. 2 7 0 )
Engine coolant• At the correct level? ( P. 2 6 8 )
Engine oil• At the correct level? ( P. 2 6 3 )
Exhaust system• No fumes or strange sound?
Power steering fluid• At the correct level? ( P. 2 7 2 )
Radiator/condenser/ hoses• Not blocked with foreign matter? ( P. 2 6 9 )
Wa s h e r f l u i d•Sufficient? ( P. 2 7 7 )

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4-2. Maintenance
Vehicle exterior
ItemsCheck points
Door/trunk• Do they operate smoothly?
• Do the locks work properly?
Engine hood• Does the hood latch and lock work properly?
Fluid leaks• Are there any leaks when the vehicle is parked?
Ti r e
• Is the inflation pressure correct? ( P. 2 8 3 )
• Are tire surfaces worn or damaged? ( P. 2 7 8 )
• Do the tires need to be rotated according to the mainte- nance schedule? ( P. 2 7 8 )
• Are the wheel nuts loose?

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precautions
Do-it-yourself maintenancePa r t s a n d t o o l s
Battery condition 
( P. 2 7 3 )
•Warm water
• Baking soda
•Grease
• Conventional wrench 
(for terminal clamp bolts)
Blade type fuses
( P. 2 9 8 )
• Fuse with same amperage rating as original
Brake fluid level 
(P. 2 7 0 )
• FMVSS No.116 DOT 3 or SAE J1703 brake
fluid
•Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for adding brake fluid)
Cartridge type fuses 
(P. 3 0 9 )
• Genuine Lexus fuse or equivalent with same
amperage rating as original
Engine coolant level 
(P. 2 6 8 )
• “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” or similar
high quality ethylene glycol based non-silicate,
non-amine, non-nitrate and non-borate coolant
with long-life hybrid organic acid technology.
“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is pre-mixed
with 50% coolant and 50% de-ionized water
(vehicles sold in the U.S.A.), 55% coolant 45%
de-ionized water (vehicles sold in Canada).
• Funnel (used only for adding coolant)
Engine oil level
( P. 2 6 3 )
• “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent
•Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for adding oil)
If you perform maintenance yourself, be sure to follow the correct procedure
given in these sections.