2005 LEXUS LS430 park

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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ODOMETER AND TRIP METER
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This meter displays the odometer and two trip meters. To
change the mode indication, push the “ODO/TRIP” button
briefly. Each time you push the button, the mode changes
in order from the odometer to trip meter A to trip meter B,
then to the odometer.
The odometer records the total distance the vehicle has
been driven. The twin trip meter records two different
distances independently.
For example, you can use one meter to calculate the fuel
economy and the other to measure the distance on each trip.
To change the trip meter indication from one trip to the
other, push the “ODO/TRIP” button. To set the trip meter
A to zero, display the meter A reading, then push the
“RESET” button. The same applies for the trip B meter.
The data of trip meters will be cancelled if the electrical power
source is disconnected.
SERVICE REMINDER INDICATORS AND WARNING BUZZERS
IF THIS INDICATOR OR
BUZZER COMES ON ...DO THIS.
(a)or
If parking brake is off,
stop immediately and
contact Lexus dealer.
(b)
(Indicator and buzzer)
Fasten driver’s seat
belt.
(c)Fasten front
passenger’s seat belt.
(d)Take vehicle to Lexus
dealer immediately.
(e)Stop and check.

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(a) Brake System Warning Light
This light comes on in the following cases when the ignition
switch is in the “ON” position.
When the parking brake is applied ...
This light comes on for a few seconds when the ignition switch
is turned to the “ON” position even after the parking brake is
released.
 When the brake fluid level is low ...
CAUTION
It is dangerous to continue driving normally when the
brake fluid level is low.
Have your vehicle checked at your Lexus dealer in the
following case:
The light does not come on even if the parking brake is
applied when the ignition switch is in the “ON” position.
 The light does not come on even if the ignition switch is
turned on with the parking brake released.
A warning light turning on briefly during operation does not
indicate a problem.
CAUTION
If either of the following conditions occurs, immediately
stop your vehicle at a safe place and contact your Lexus
dealer.
 The light does not turn off even after the parking
brake is released while the engine is running.
In this case, the brakes may not work properly and
your stopping distance will become longer. Depress
the brake pedal firmly and bring the vehicle to an
immediate stop.
 The brake system warning light remains on together
with the “ABS” warning light.
In this case, not only the antilock brake system will
fail but also the vehicle will become extremely
unstable during braking.

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How to check all the service reminder
indicators
(except the low fuel level warning light):
1. Apply the parking brake.
2. Open the door.
The following service reminder indicator should come on. It
goes off when you close the door completely.
3. Turn the ignition switch to “ON”.
The following service reminder indicators should come on.

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The following service reminder indicator goes off after a few
seconds.

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The following service reminder indicator goes off after 6
seconds.
If any service reminder indicator or warning buzzer does not
function as described above, have it checked by your Lexus
dealer as soon as possible.

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(b) Graphic information
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The following graphic information is shown on the
display.
Any door open
 Compass display (if equipped)
 Outside temperature display
 Lexus park assist system display (if equipped)
 Dynamic radar/laser cruise control display (if equipped)
 Blank
If any door is opened, the warning message also reminds you
to close the door. When the ignition is turned on, the previously selected display
appears. Each time you push the “DISP2” button for about 1
to 2 seconds, the display changes from compass (if the
compass is
initially displayed) to outside temperature to blank
screen, then back to compass.
For the compass, see “Compass” on page 105. For the outside
temperature display, see “Outside temperature display” on
page 117.
If you push the main switch of the Lexus park assist system or
turn the ignition on with the main switch of the Lexus park assist
system on, the Lexus park assist system screen appears for
2 seconds and then the multi −information display returns to the
previous screen.
When you push the main switch of the dynamic radar/laser
cruise control, the dynamic radar/laser cruise control screen
appears. Each time you push the “DISP2” switch for 1 to 2
seconds, the screen changes to compass, outside
temperature display, blank screen, and then back to the
dynamic radar/laser cruise control screen. When the display
shows a screen other than dynamic radar/laser cruise control,
the multi −information display returns to the dynamic
radar/laser cruise control screen after 6 seconds. For details,
see “Dynamic radar/laser cruise control” on page 329.

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When any door or trunk is open with the ignition switch
turned on, a message appears to let you know which door
or trunk is open. If you continue driving in this condition,
the master warning light flashes and a warning tone
sounds when the vehicle speed exceeds 5 km/h (3 mph).
If any of the above warning messages appears, stop your
vehicle and close the door or trunk securely.
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If the driver’s door is opened with the ignition switch
turned off and the moon roof opened, the master warning
light flashes, a warning tone sounds and the above
message appears.
When you leave your vehicle, be sure to close the moon roof.
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If you start driving with the parking brake applied, the
master warning light flashes, a warning tone sounds and
the above message appears when the vehicle speed
exceeds 5 km/h (3 mph).
If the above warning message appears, stop your vehicle and
release the parking brake.
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If the vehicle stability control system or the traction
control system malfunctions, the master warning light
and “TRAC OFF” indicator light come on. At this time a
warning tone sounds and the above message appears.
If the message appears, the vehicle stability control system
and traction control system do not work. Although it is no
problem to continue driving, have your vehicle checked by
Lexus dealer as soon as possible.

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If the smart key system determines that the battery
voltage is low (2V to 3V) when the ignition is turned off
more than 20 minutes after turned on, the master warning
light flashes, a warning tone sounds and the above
message appears for 5 seconds.
If the above message appears, the battery needs to be
replaced. Although you can replace the battery referring to
“Replacing the battery (Type A)” on page 42, we recommend
you have it replaced by your Lexus dealer as it is easy to be
scratched.
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The above message appears when the high mode in the
electronically modulated air suspension is selected.
However, if the system fails , the master warning light
comes on, a warning tone also sounds and the above
message appears.
Although it is no problem to continue driving, have your vehicle
checked by your Lexus dealer as soon as possible.
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If the sensor of the Lexus park assist system is
malfunctioning or a cable is broken when the Lexus park
assist system is on, the master warning light comes on, a
warning tone sounds, the malfunctioning sensor flashes
and the above message appears.
The flashing sensor does not operate properly. Although it is
no problem to continue driving, have your vehicle checked by
your Lexus dealer as soon as possible.
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If icicles, snowflakes or mud gets on the sensor of the
Lexus park assist system or it is frozen when the Lexus
park assist system is on, the sensor not be able to detect
an obstacle flashes and the above message appears.
Remove the foreign matter or deice the sensor. If the message
does not appear after cleaning, the system is operating
properly.

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Directions
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Southeast South
Southwest West
Northwest
The compass may not show the correct direction in the
following conditions:
 The vehicle is stopped immediately after turning.
The compass does not adjust while the vehicle is stopped.
 The ignition switch is turned off immediately after turning.
 The vehicle is on an inclined surface.
 The vehicle is 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.). 
The vehicle is magnetized. (There is a magnet or a metal
object near the audio system.)
 The battery has been disconnected.
If the deviation is small, the compass works to calibrate the
direction automatically while the vehicle is in motion.
For obtaining additional precision or for complete calibrating,
see “CALIBRATING THE COMPASS” on page 107.
COMPASS SENSOR
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 Compass sensor
The compass sensor is located behind the audio system.