2005 LEXUS LS430 instrument panel

SWITCHES
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The automatic light control sensor is on the top center of the
instrument panel.
Do not place anything on the instrument panel, and/or do not
affix anything on the windshield to block this sensor.
When you turn on the headlights, the lights automatically turn
off about 30 seconds after any of the doors is opened and
closed with the ignition switch turned to the “ACC” or “LOCK”\
position.* To turn them on again, turn the ignition switch to the
“ON” position, or turn the headlight switch off and then twist the
knob until the first or second clickstop. If you are going to park
for over one week, make sure the headlight switch is off.
When the headlight switch is on with all the doors locked and
the trunk closed, pushing the “LOCK” button on the wireless
remote control key turns off the headlights.
NOTE:
* The time before turning off the lights can be changed.
Ask your Lexus dealer for details. Daytime Running Light System
The headlights turn on at reduced intensity when the parking
brake is released with the engine started, even with the light
switch in the “OFF” position. They will not go off until the
ignition switch is turned off.
To turn on the other exterior lights and instrument panel lights,
twist the knob to the first clickstop.
Twist
the knob to the second clickstop to turn on the headlights
to full intensity for driving at night.
When setting the knob to the third clickstop (“AUTO”), the
headlights will automatic ally adjust to full intensity and/or turn
on the other lights depending on the darkness of the
surroundings. Likewise, as the surroundings become brighter,
the headlights will turn to reduced intensity, ultimately turning
off the other lights.
NOTICE
To prevent the battery from being discharged, do not
leave the lights on longer than necessary when the
engine is not running.

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INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
Gauges, meters and service reminder
indicators
Fuel gauge80
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Engine coolant temperature gauge 80
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Tachometer 81
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Odometer and trip meter 82
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Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers 82
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Multi−information display 90
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Compass 105
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Instrument panel light control 109
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Do not perform circling calibration of the compass in a place
where the earth’s magnetic field is subject to interference by
artificial magnetic fields (underground parking, under a
steel tower, between buildings, roof parking, near a
crossing, near a large vehicle, etc.).
 During calibration, do not operate electric systems (moon
roof, power windows, etc.) as they may interfere with the
calibration.
CAUTION
When doing the circling calibration, be sure to secure
a wide space, and watch out for people and vehicles
in the neighborhood. Do not violate any local traffic
rules while performing circling calibration.
 Do not adjust the display while the vehicle is moving.
Be sure to adjust the display only when the vehicle is
stopped.
INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHT
CONTROL
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To adjust the brightness of the instrument panel lights,
turn the knob.
With the knob turned fully right, the intensity of the instrument
panel lights will not be reduced when the headlight switch is on.

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FOOT LIGHTS
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 1Front foot light 2Rear foot light
The foot lights come on and go out in the following conditions.
 The lights come on for about 15 seconds when any of the
doors are opened.* However, when all the doors are closed
and locked, the lights go out immediately.
 The lights come on when the ignition switch is turned to
“ON” from “ACC” with the selector lever in the “P” position.
When you move the lever out of “P” position, the intensity
of the lights are reduced.
Turning the instrument panel light control counterclockwise
fully turns off the foot lights. NOTE:
*The illumination time of the foot lights can be changed.
Ask your Lexus dealer for details.
CLOCK
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Vehicles with navigation system
For clock setting, see the separate “Navigation System
Owner’s Manual”.

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Vehicles without navigation system
The digital clock indicates the time with the ignition switch
at the “ACC” or “ON” position. To reset the hour, press the
“H” button. To reset the minutes, press the “M” button.
To adjust the time to the nearest hour, press the “:00”
button.
For example, if the “:00” button is pressed when the time is
between 9:30 − 9:59 or between 10:01 − 10:29, the time will
change to 10:00.
If the electrical power source has been disconnected from the
clock, the time display will automatically be set to 1:00.
OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE DISPLAY
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 On the instrument panel (Vehicles with navigation
system)

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On the instrument panel (Vehicles without navigation
system)
This display shows the outside temperature when the
ignition switch is on.
The displayed temperature ranges from –30 C (–22F) up to
50 C (122 F). If the temperature does not appear on the
display or it shows “ − − −”, take your vehicle to your Lexus
dealer.
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 Multiinformation display
When you push the “DISP2” switch with the ignition switch on,
another outside temperature display appears on the
multi−information display. (For details, see “Multi −information
display” on page 90.)
The displayed temperature ranges from –30 C (–22F) up to
50 C (122 F). If the temperature does not appear on the
display or it shows “− − ”, take your vehicle to your Lexus dealer.

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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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HOOD
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1. To open the hood, pull the hood lock release lever
under the instrument panel. The hood will spring up
slightly.
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2. Insert your fingers under the hood, push up the
auxiliary catch lever and lift the hood.
Before closing the hood, check to see that you have not
forgotten any tools, rags, etc. Then lower the hood and make
sure it locks.
CAUTION
Before driving, be sure that the hood is closed and
locked securely. Otherwise, the hood may open
unexpectedly while driving and an accident may occur.