cruise control LEXUS LS430 2006 Owners Manual

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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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Rear view mirror adjusting switch P.43
Rear view mirror folding switch P.43
Windshield wipers and washer switch P.114
Cruise control switch P.126
If equipped
Instrument panel light control knob P.104
Head light and turn signal light switch P.101
Tilt and telescopic steering
control switch
P.40
Adaptive front lighting system
cancel switch
P.112
Lexus park assist system switch P.118
Parking brake release lever P.102
Trunk opener P.19
Hood lock release lever P.260
Trunk opener main switch P.19
Fuel filler door opener P.51
Parking brake pedal P.102
Ignition switch P.94
Volume adjust knob P.7
Key cancel switch P.7
Tire pressure warning system reset switch P.279

For your information
Main Owners Manual
Please note that this manual applies to all models and explains all equipment, includ-
ing options. Therefore, you may find some explanations for equipment not installed
on y
our vehicle.
All specifications provided in this manual are current at the time of printing. How -
ever, because of the Lexus policy of contin ua
l product improvement, we reserve the
right to make changes at any time without notice.
Depending on specifications, the vehicle show n in
the illustration may differ from
your vehicle in terms of color and equipment.
Accessories, spare parts and modification of your Lexus
A wide variety of non-genuine spare parts and accessories for Lexus vehicles are
currently available in the market. You should know that Toyota does not warrant
these products and is not responsible for their performance, repair, or replacement,
or for any damage they may cause to, or adverse effect they may have on, your
Lexus vehicle.
This vehicle should not be modified with non-genuine Lexus products. Modification
with

non-genuine Lexus products could affect its performance, safety or durability,
and may even violate governmental regula tions. In addition, damage or perfor-
mance problems resulting from the modi fication may not be
covered under war-
ranty.
Installation of a mobile two-way radio system
As the installation of a mobile two-way ra dio system in your vehicle could affect
electronic systems such as the multiport fuel injection system/sequential multiport
fuel injection system, dynamic radar/laser cruise control system, anti-lock brake sys -
tem, SRS airbag system and seat belt pret ensio
ner system, be sure to check with
your Lexus dealer for precautionary measures or special instructions regarding
installation.

2When driving
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2-1. Driving procedures ................. 86Driving 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
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
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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

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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
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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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2-2. Instrument cluster
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When driving
Indicators and warning lights
The indicator and warning lights in the instrument cluster inform the driver of
the operating state of the vehicle.
■ Indicators
Informs the driver of the operating state of the vehicle’s various sys -
tems.
Turn signal indicator 
( P.
1 0 1 ) Fog light indicator

( P.1 1 0 )
Headlight high beam
indicator ( P.
1 1 0 )ECT SNOW indicator

( P.9 8 )
Headlight indicator
(U.S.A) ( P.
1 1 0 )ECT PWR indicator 
(P.9 8 )
Tail light indicator
(Canada) ( P.
1 1 0 )Cruise control indicator

( P.1 2 6 )
Shift position indicator 
(  P.
9 8 ) TRAC OFF indicator

( P.1 4 0 )
“S” mode indicator 
( P.
9 8 ) Slip indicator

( P. 1 4 0 )
Shift range position
indicator ( P.
9 8 )AFS OFF indicator

( P. 1 1 0 )
Damping mode 
indicator ( P.
1 3 8 )

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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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2-4. Using other driving systems
Cruise control
Use the cruise control to maintain a set speed without using the accelerator.
You can still use the accelerato r with the cruise control on.
■Set the vehicle speed
Turn the ON-OFF switch ON.
Push the button once more to
deactivate cruise control.
Accelerate or decelerate to the
desired speed and press the lever
down to set.
The speed must be above 25 mph
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2-4. Using other driving systems
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When driving
■Adjusting the speed setting
Increase speed
Decrease speed
Hold the lever until the desired
speed setting is obtained.
■Canceling and resuming the preset speed
Cancel
Push the lever towards you to can-
cel cruise control, or depress the
br
ake pedal.
Resume
To resume cruise control and
return to the set speed, push the
lever up. Cruise control will not
resume if the vehicle speed drops
below 25 mph (40 km/h).
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2-4. Using other driving systems
■Automatic cruise control cancellation
Cruise control is automatically cancelled
in any of the following situations.
• Actual vehicle speed is more than 10 mph
(16 km/h) below the preset vehicle
speed.
• Vehicle speed is less than 25 mph (40 km/h).
• The slip indicator light blinks and a warning tone sounds.
■If the cruise control indicator light flashes
Turn the ON-OFF switch off once, and then reactivate the system. There may be a
malfunction in the cruise control system if the indicator light does not come on,
flashes again or goes out after it comes on. Have the vehicle inspected by your
Lexus dealer.
CAUTION
■To avoid inadvertent cruise control activation
Keep the ON-OFF switch off when not in use.
■Locations unsuitable for cruise control
●Do not use cruise control in any of the following situations. 
Doing so may result in control of the v
ehicle being lost and may cause an acci -
dent.
• In heavy traffic.
• On roads with sharp bends.
• On slippery roads, such as th o
se covered with ice or snow.
• On steep hills.
• On winding roads.