2005 LEXUS LS430 Owners Manual

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CUPHOLDERS
Front
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To use the cupholder, push the top of the cupholder
portion of the rear console box.
The cupholder is designed for holding cups or drink−cans
securely. When the cupholder is in use, keep the rear console
box closed.
CAUTION
 Do not place anything else other than cups or
drinkcans in the cupholder, as such items may be
thrown about in the compartment and possibly injure
people in the vehicle during sudden braking or in an
accident.
 To reduce the chance of injury in case of an accident
or sudden stop while driving, keep the cupholder
closed when not in use.
Rear
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Vehicles with rear power seats

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Vehicles without rear power seats
To use the cupholder, open the cupholder portion of the
center armrest in the rear seat.
The cupholder is designed for holding cups or drink −cans
securely.
CAUTION
 Do not place anything else other than cups or
drinkcans in the cupholder, as such items may be
thrown about in the compartment and possibly injure
people in the vehicle during sudden braking or in an
accident.
 To reduce the chance of injury in case of an accident
or sudden stop while driving, keep the cupholder
closed when not in use.
COIN BOX
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To use the coin box, push the coin box button.
CAUTION
Keep the coin box closed when not in use.

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OVERHEAD CONSOLE BOX
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To use the overhead console box, push the button.
CAUTION
To reduce the chance of injury in case of an accident
or a sudden stop, always keep the overhead console
box closed while driving.
 Do not place any object heavier than 100 g (0.22 lb.)
in it. Heavier objects may cause the box to open and
the contents to fly out resulting in injuries.
NOTICE
During hot weather, the interior of the vehicle becomes
very hot. Do not leave anything flammable or
deformable such as a lighter, glasses, etc. inside.

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AUXILIARY BOXES
Your vehicle has several types of auxiliary box. To use
them, open as shown in the following illustrations.
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On the instrument panel
CAUTION
As this box is designed for holding eyeglasses or
cellular phones, do not place any objects heavier than
300 g (0.44 lb.) in it.
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On the right side of the selector lever (for some models)
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Under the driver’s seat

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Under the front passenger’s seat
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On the inner side of the front doors
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Rear seat armrest
(Vehicles with rear power seats)
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 Rear seat armrest
(Vehicles without rear power seats)

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CAUTION
To reduce the chance of injury in case of an accident or
a sudden stop, always keep the auxiliary boxes closed
while driving.
TRUNK STORAGE EXTENSION
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 1Type A 2Type B
3Unlock 4Lock 5Open
Pull down the center armrest in the rear seat. Pull the lever
and open the door.
Be sure to use “LEXUS Genuine Sports Gear, Bag” or carry
long objects (ski boards, poles, etc.) properly.
For installation and handling of the “LEXUS Genuine Sports
Gear”, follow the instructions provided with goods.
You can use a container as an accessory box. To lock the box,
insert the master key and turn it clockwise.

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CAUTION
To reduce the chance of injury in case of an accident or
a sudden stop, always keep the container closed while
driving.
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 1From passenger compartment side
2From trunk side
To extend a storage space, push the button on the door to
unlock and then push the door from the passenger side or pull
it from the trunk side.
See “Cargo and luggage” on page 394 for precautions to
observe in loading luggage.
CAUTION
Be sure to close the door when the trunk storage
extension is not in use. Luggage or cargo in the trunk
may be thrown into the passenger compartment in a
sudden stop or crash resulting in injury.

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CARD HOLDER
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You can store a card in the slot as shown in the illustration.
PENLIGHT
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The penlight is in the tool box on the left side of the trunk.
Battery insertion: Insert the batteries into the penlight. (The
penlight terminals have no + or − end, but be sure to insert
both batteries facing the same direction.)
 To turn the penlight on, turn the penlight head.
 To turn it off, turn the penlight head further in the same
direction or turn it in the reverse direction.