steering LEXUS LS430 2006 Owners Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS
1Before drivingAdjusting and operating features such as door locks, mir-
rors, and steering column.
2When drivingDriving, stopping and safe-driving information.
3Interior featuresAir conditioning and audio systems, as well as other 
interior features for a comfortable driving experience.
4Maintenance
and careCleaning and protecting your vehicle, performing do-it-
yourself maintenance, and maintenance information.
5When trouble
arisesWhat to do if the vehicle needs to be towed, gets a flat tire,
or is involved in an accident.
6Vehicle 
specificationsDetailed vehicle information.
7For US ownersReporting safety defects for US owners
IndexAlphabetical listing of information contained in this 
manual.

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
1-1. Key information .............................. 2Keys ......................................................... 2
1-2. Opening, closing and locking 
the doors and trunk ..................... 5
Smart access system......................... 5
Wireless remote control ............... 12
Doors..................................................... 15
Trunk...................................................... 19
1-3. Adjustable components ............ 22 Front seats .......................................... 22
Rear seats ........................................... 23
Driving position memory 
system ............................................... 25
Rear seat position memory 
system ............................................... 29
Head restraints.................................. 31
Seat belts ............................................ 34
Steering wheel.................................. 40
Auto anti-glare mirror................... 42
Side mirrors ....................................... 43
1-4. Opening and closing the 
windows and moon roof .......... 45
Power windows................................ 45
Moon roof .......................................... 48 1-5. Opening the fuel tank cap ......... 51
Opening the fuel tank cap............ 51
1-6. Theft deterrent system............... 54 Engine immobilizer system ......... 54
Alarm.................................................... 55
Theft prevention labels 
(U.S.A.Only) .................................. 57
1-7. Safety information ...................... 58 Correct driving posture .............. 58
SRS airbags ....................................... 60
Child restraint system
................... 73
Installing child restraints ............... 76
2-1. Driving procedures..................... 86 Driving 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
1Before driving
2When driving

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3
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5
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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

AB
Steering switches P.195
Compass
P.238
Rear electronic sunshade switch
P.225
Pictorial indexInstrument panel
Damping mode select switch P.138
Height control switch P.138
Driving pattern selector switch P.99
Automatic air conditioning controls P.162
Rear window defogger P.170
Audio system P.174
Glove box P.202
Clock P.210
Multi-information display
control switch
P.107
Automatic transmission selector lever
P.98
Traction control system off switch
P.141
Cigarette lighter and ashtray P.211
Seat heater switches/ Climate control
seat switches
P.218
Headlight cleaner switch P.117
Rear seat and rear head restraints
return switch
P.23

A
B
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

1Before driving
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1-1. Key information ........................... 2Keys ....................................................... 2
1-2. Opening, closing and locking 
the doors and trunk .................. 5
Smart access system ..................... 5
Wireless remote control ............. 12
Doors .................................................. 15
Trunk.................................................... 19
1-3. Adjustable components ......... 22 Front seats....................................... 22
Rear seats........................................ 23
Driving position memory 
system ............................................ 25
Rear seat position memory 
system ............................................ 29
Head restraints ............................... 31
Seat belts ......................................... 34
Steering wheel .............................. 40
Auto anti-glare mirror ................ 42
Side mirrors.................................... 43 1-4. Opening and closing the

windows and moon roof
....... 45
Power windows.............................. 45
Moon roof....................................... 48
1-5. Opening the fuel tank cap .......51 Opening the fuel tank cap ......... 51
1-6. Theft deterrent system ........... 54 Engine immobilizer system ...... 54
Alarm................................................ 55
Theft prevention labels 
(U.S.A.Only) ................................ 57
1-7. Safety information ................... 58 Correct driving posture............ 58
SRS airbags.................................... 60
Child restraint system ................. 73
Installing child r
estraints ............ 76

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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
-
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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■If the battery is disconnected
The computer’s memory will b
e erased and the memorized positions will have to be
set again.
CAUTION
■Caution of wrong operation
Take care during seat adjustment that the seat does not strike the rear passenger or
squeeze
your body against the steering wheel.
If this happens, you can stop the moveme nt b
y pressing another driving position
memory button.
NOTICE
■When using the smart or wireless keys to change your vehicle’s settings
Pushing the “LOCK” button for longer than 2-3 seconds will activate an alarm.
(  P.12 )

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1-3. Adjustable components
Steering wheel
Auto tilt away and auto return
The steering wheel returns to its stowed position to enable easier driver
entry and exit.*When the smart access system
is used:
Turn the ignition switch to
L
OCK position for auto tilt-
away.
The steering wheel can be adjusted to a comfortable position for the driver
while the key is inserted in the ignition switch.
Up
Down
Toward the driver
Away from the driver1
2
3
4