transmission LEXUS LS430 2006 Owners 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

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
Refreshing rear seat 
switches ......................................... 222
Coat hooks ..................................... 223
Floor mats........................................ 224
Sunshades ....................................... 225
Trunk features................................ 227
Garage door opener .................. 232
Compass (vehicles without 
navigation syst em)
................... 238
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 requ irements
.... 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
5-1. Essential information .............. 320 If 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 start ......... 353
If the transmission selector 
lever cannot be shifted 
from P............................................. 354
If you lose your keys ................... 355
4Maintenance and care
5When trouble arises

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

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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
1
Before driving
■Door closer (some models)
●If any door is latched, but not fully closed, it will close it automatically.
●Pulling the door handle will cancel the door closer operation, however if a rear
door's child protector is engaged, it is not possible to cancel the door closer
operation for that door.
●This system activates regardless of the ignition switch position.
■Door lock prevention
The doors cannot be locked from inside the vehicle, if a front door is open and the
k

ey is in the ignition switch.
■Key reminder function for vehicles not equipped with smart access system
A buzzer sounds if the driver’s door is opened, while the key is in the LOCK or
A
CC position to remind you to remove the key.
■Key reminder function for vehicles equipped with smart access system.
( P.344)
■Automatic door locking system
The vehicle locks all doors automatically, when the automatic transmission selector
le

ver is moved from the P position with the ignition switch in the ON position. 
This feature can be deactivated or changed ( P.384 )
■Customization
The doors that are automatically locked/unlocked, when the key is used can be
ch

anged. ( P.384 )

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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
Selecting a memory setting using a smart access key or wireless remote
control key
Memorized driving positions ( P.25) can be recalled when you unlock
the driver’s door.
■ R
egistering the key
Set the driving positions into the memor
y system using the “1”, “2”
or “3” buttons ( P.25 ).
Close the driver’s door, turn the ig nition switch to the in OFF posi-
tion and remove the key.
Push the “1”, “2” or “3” button and the “LOCK” or “UNLOCK”
button at the same time about one second until you hear a beep.
■ Recalling the memorized position
The driving position will be automati cally adjusted to the position
recorded for that button when:
• The transmission selector lever is in the “P
” position.
• The ignition switch is in the “
ON” position.
• Pushing button “1”, “2” or “3”.

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1-3. Adjustable components
Before driving
Side mirrors
Folding and extending the side mirrors
Folds the mirror.
Extends the mirror.
Automatic
If the switch is in the neutral posi-
tion, the side mirrors are set to
au
tomatic operation, and the indi -
cator light comes on. ( P.44 )
Adjust the mirror angle using the switch.
Select the mirror to adjust. 
(L : left or R : right)
Adjust the mirror up, down, in or
out using the switch.1
2
1
2
3
■Adjusting the side mirrors downward when reversing
Put the transmission selector lever in the “R” position.
Move the mirror switch to the “L” or “R” position.
The mirrors will return to their previous pos
ition if one of the following occurs:
• The selector lever is moved to a position other than “R”.
• The mirror switch is moved to the neutral position.
• The ignition switch is set to ACC.

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

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
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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2-1. 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
L

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)