length LEXUS LS430 2006 Owners Manual

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1-3. Adjustable components
Front seats
Adjusting the front passenger’s seat from the driver’s seat
Seatback angle
Seat position
Adjust the seat positions using the switches.
Seat position fore/aft control
switch
For driver’s seat only:
Height of the head restraint also
moves upward or downward with
the seat movements.
Seatback angle control switch
Seat cushion (front) angle con-
trol switch
Vertical height adjust switch
Seat cushion length control
switch (driver’s seat only)
Lumbar support switch
For Passenger ’s Seat
1
2
3
4
5
6
Front Passenger’s Seat1
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1-3. Adjustable components
Before driving
Driving position memory system
The vehicle will memorize the position of the driver’s seat, the height of the
head restraint of the driver’s seat, the seat cushion length of the driver’s seat,
the height of the shoulder belt anchor of the driver’s seat belt, and the posi
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tions of the tilt and telescopic steering column and outside r
ear view mirrors.
Three different driving position profiles can be entered into the computer’s
memory.
■ Setting the driving position
With the transmission selector lever in the “P” position, turn the
ignition switch to the ON position.
Adjust the driver’s seat, driver’s head restraint height and seat
cushion length, driver’s shoulder belt anch
or, tilt and telescopic
steering and outside rear view mirrors to the desired positions.
While pushing the “SET” button,
push bu
tton “1”, “2” or “3” until the
signal beeps.
By repeating these three steps and
pressing the other button, the driv -
ing position for another driver can
b
e recorded.

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1-3. Adjustable components
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Before driving
■Recalling the driving position
Driver’s seat position, head restraint height, seat cushion length, shoulder
belt height, and ou
tside rear view mirrors are adjus ted to memorized
position when you unlock the driver’s door with the wireless remote con-
trol or the smart access system, if equipped.
The tilt and telescopic steering column position is ad justed to the memo-
rized position when you push the ignitio n switch, or inser
t the key into the
key slot depending on the model.
■ Er
asing the previous memory
Close the driver’s door and select the ignition switch in OFF posi-
tion and remove the key.
Push the “SET” button and the “LOCK” or “UNLOCK” button at the same time for about one second until you hear two beeps.
■To change the memorized position
Adjust the desired positions of the driver ’
s seat, tilt and telescopic steering
column and outside mirrors.
Push the “SET” button and the “1”, “2” or “3” button at the same time until
you hear a beep.
■Retained accessory power operation
Memorized positions (except for the tilt a
nd telescopic steering column) can be
activated within 30 seconds after the driver’s door is opened, even if the ignition
switch is turned off.
■If any position memory button is push ed while the adjustments are being made
The operation will stop. To reactivate the sy stem
, push the desired button (“1”, “2” or
“3”) again.

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2-3. Operating the headlight and windshield wipers
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When driving
■Intermittent operation features
The time interval between sweeps decreases as vehicle speed increases. When
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ehicle speed exceeds 12 mph (20 km/h) with the interval adjusted in the lowest
position, the time interval is set to the minimum 1.5 seconds.
If you stop the vehicle with the wiper switch in the “LO” position, the wipers auto -
matically change to intermittent operation.* This will not happen if the interval
adjuster is set

to the lowest position.
*This feature can be deactivated. ( P. 3 8 4 )
■Windshield wiper features
●When the washer button is pressed with the wipers OFF, the wipers will make 3
sweeps, then pause, then a final sweep to completely clear the windshield*. The
length of the pause will depend on the vehicle speed. The last sweep will not
happen if the vehicle is traveling above 106 mph (170 km/h).
*The last single sweep can be deactivated. ( P. 3 8 4 )
●When the windshield washer switch is pushed with the headlights on, the head -
light cleaners automatically operate once.
●The rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers automatically turn on
when you operate the wipers.

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2-5. Driving information
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When driving
• As stopping distance is increased when towing a trailer, vehicle-to-
vehicle distance should be increas ed. For each 10 mph (16 km/h) of
speed, allow at least one vehicle and trailer length.
• Avoid sudden braking as you may sk id, r
esulting in jackknifing and loss
of control. This is especially true on wet or slippery surfaces.
• Avoid jerky starts or sudden acceleration.
• Avoid jerky steering and sharp turn s, and slo
w down before making a
turn.
• Note that when making a turn, the tr ailer wheels will be closer than the
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ehicle wheels to the inside of th e turn. Compensate by making a
larger than normal turning radius.
• Crosswinds and rough roads will ad v
ersely affect handling of your
vehicle and trailer, causing sway. Peri odically check the rear to prepare
for being passed by large trucks or buses, which may cause your vehi-
cle and trailer to sway. If s
waying occurs, firmly grip the steering wheel,
reduce speed immediately but gradually, and steer straight ahead.
Never increase speed. If you make no extreme correction with the
steering or brakes, your vehi cle and trailer will stabilize.
• Take care when passing other vehicl es. P
assing requires considerable
distance. After passing a vehicle, do not forget the length of your
trailer, and be sure you have plenty of room before changing lanes.
• In order to maintain efficient engine br
aking and electrical charging
performance, do not use overdrive. Transmission shift range position
must be in “4”, in the “S” mode.
• Due to the added load of the traile r
, your vehicle’s engine may overheat
on hot days (at temperatures over 85°F [30°C]) when driving up a
long or steep grade. If the engine coolant temperature gauge indicates
overheating, immediately turn off the air conditioning (if in use), pull
your vehicle off the road and stop in a safe spot. See “If your vehicle
overheats” ( P.359 ).

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3-2. Using the audio system
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Interior features
Using Dolby Noise Reduction
Push the () button.
Reduces the level of noise for tapes r
ecorded with Dolby NR only.
Dolby noise reduction is manufactured under license from Dolby Laborato-
ries Licensing Corporation. “DOLBY” and the double-D symbol ( ) are
registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
■Canceling
To c a n c e l (), (RPT) and
(SKIP): Push the same button.
To c a n c e l (), and (): Push the same button or .
■When the cassette player does not operat e correctly due to the cassette recording
conditions
Forwarding to the beginning of a track, repeat, blank tape skip and fast-forward
may not be possible in the following situations:
• The interval between tracks is less th an
three seconds (beginning of track and
repeat playback) or less than fif teen seconds (blank tape skip).
• When there is noise between two tracks.
• The beginning and end of subseque n
t tracks is not clearly defined.
■Using long playing cassette tapes
Avoid using tapes with a length of more than 90 minutes, as the tape used is very
thin an

d may become tangle d in the cassette player.

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6-1. Specifications
Maintenance data
Dimensions and weight
*Unladen vehicle
Overall length197.4 in. (5015 mm)
Overall width72.0 in. (1830 mm)
Overall height
- with electronically modulated air suspension
- without electronically modulated air suspension
57.9 in. (1470 mm)*
58.7 in. (1490 mm)*
Wheelbase115.2 in. (2925 mm)
Tr e a d
-Front 
with electronically modulated air
suspension 
without electronically modulated
air suspension
-Rear 
with electronically modulated air
suspension 
without electronically modulated
air suspension
62.0 in. (1575 mm)
61.8 in. (1570 mm)
62.0 in. (1575 mm)
61.8 in. (1570 mm)
Vehicle capacity weight (occu -
pants + luggage)900 lb. (410 kg)
Towing capacity (trailer weight +
cargo weight)2000 lb. (907 kg)