2005 LEXUS LS430 steering

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155.Outer foot lights
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The outer foot lights illuminate the ground near the doors
for about 15 seconds to ensure safe footing for the driver
and passengers who are about to get in the vehicle.*
The outer foot lights come on when:
you are getting closer to the vehicle carrying a smart key
and you enter the effective range of the smart key system
(about 1 m (3 ft) from each outside door handle),
 the doors are unlocked with the wireless remote control
function key, or
 the doors are unlocked with the power door lock switch on
the driver’s side. The outer foot lights go off 15 seconds after the lights come on
or when:

the lock switch on the outside door handle is pushed,
 the doors are locked with th e wireless remote control
function key,
 the doors are locked by inserting a key into the door
keyhole,
 the doors are locked with the power door lock switch on the
driver’s side, or
 the selector lever is moved out of “P” position with the
ignition on.
NOTE:
* The outer foot lights illuminating time can be changed.
Ask your Lexus dealer for details.

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156.INSIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR
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Adjust the mirror so that you can just see the rear of your
vehicle in the mirror.
Pushing the switch changes the mode between “AUTO”
and “DAY”.
The indicator comes on when the “AUTO” mode is selected.
“DAY” mode: The mirror surface is normal.
“AUTO” mode: If the mirror detects light from the
headlights of the vehicle behind you, the mirror surface
darkens slightly to reduce the reflected light.
When the inside rear view mirror surface changes, the outside
rear view mirror surfaces will also become darker.
When the ignition switch is turned on, the inside rear view
mirror always turns on in the “AUTO” mode. When the outside air temperature is low, it may take a little
longer for the mirror to darken in response to the detection of
headlights.
CAUTION
Do not adjust the mirror while the vehicle is moving.
Doing so may cause the
driver to mishandle the vehicle
and an accident may occur resulting in death or serious
injuries.

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To ensure correct functioning of antiglare mirror sensors
located on both sides of the mirror, do not touch or cover
the sensors with your finger or a piece of cloth, etc.
157.VANITY MIRRORS
Front
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To use the front vanity mirrors, swing the sun visor down
and open the cover.
The vanity light comes on when you open the cover. However
if the sun visor is not hooked securely, the light may not come
on.

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Rear
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To use the rear vanity mirrors, open the cover.
The vanity light comes on when you open the cover.
NOTICE
Keep the rear vanity mirrors closed when not in use.
Otherwise you may hit your head on the mirror when
you get in or out of the vehicle.
 To prevent the battery from being discharged, do not
leave the cover open for a long time while the engine
is stopped.

AUDIO
288(c) When the “CD” mode is selected
“CH” button: Use this button to search a desired CD.
”
“ button: Use this button to search a desired track or
push this button and hold it to fast forward or reverse.
Audio remote controls (Steering switches)
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The steering switches are installed on the left side of the
steering wheel.
“MODE” switch: Use this switch to change the mode. If a tape
or CD is not inserted, the “TAPE” or “CD” mode is skipped.
When you push the switch with the audio system turned off, the
audio system turns on.
“VOL” switches: Use these switches to adjust the volume.
Push “
” to increase the volume and “ ” to decrease the
volume. The volume continues to increase or decrease while
the switch is being pressed.
“SET” switch: Use this switch to adjust the preset volume.
To preset the volume, adjust the volume and then push and
hold this switch until you hear a beep.

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(a) When the radio mode is selected
“
\f ” or “ ” switch: Push this switch for seek tuning or to
select a station.
 Push this switch briefly to select a station that you assigned
to a switch on the audio system.
 Push this switch and hold it until you hear a beep. The radio
will begin seeking up or down for a station, and will stop on
reception.
(b) When the “TAPE” mode is selected
“ \f ” or “ ” switch: Push this switch to fast forward or rewind
the tape or for automatic program selection.
 Push this switch until you hear a beep to fast forward or
rewind the tape. To stop fast forwarding or rewinding, push
the same side on the switch until you hear a beep.
 Push this switch briefly for automatic program selection.
When automatically selecting a program, you can skip up to
9 programs at a time. For details, see page 280 for details.
(c) When the “CD” mode is selected
“ \f ” or “ ” switch: Use this switch to select a desired track
or CD.
 Push this switch briefly to select a desired track.
 To select a desired CD, push and hold this switch until you
the desired number of the CD appears and you hear a beep.
CAUTION
Operate the steering switches with due care while you
are driving to avoid accidents.
Audio system operating hints
NOTICE
To ensure correct audio system operations:
Be careful not to spill beverages over the audio
system.
 Do not put anything other than a cassette tape or CD
into the cassette tape slot or CD slot.
 The use of a cellular phone inside or near the vehicle
may cause a noise from the speakers of the audio
system which you are listening to. However, this
does not indicate a malfunction.

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STARTING AND DRIVING
Starting and driving
Three−way catalytic converters296
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Engine exhaust caution 297
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Before starting the engine 298
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Smart ignition system with steering lock 298
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Ignition switch with steering lock 301
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Parking brake 304
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How to start the engine 304
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Automatic transmission 305
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Electronic throttle control system 315
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Lexus park assist system 316
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Rear view monitor system 323
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Cruise control 326
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Dynamic radar/laser cruise control 329
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Electronically modulated air suspension 360
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Traction control system 362
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Vehicle stability control system 364
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Brake system 366
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Tire pressure warning system 370
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Brake pad wear limit indicators 373
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Pre−collision safety system 374
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BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE
1. Check the area around the vehicle before entering it.
2. Adjust seat cushion length, seat position, seatback angle,
seat cushion angle, seat cushion height, head restraint height
and steering wheel angle.
3. Adjust the inside and outside rear view mirrors.
4. Lock all doors.
5. Fasten seat belts.
Remember to check that the service reminder indicators
function when turning the ignition switch to “ON”, and check the
fuel gauge to see that you have sufficient fuel.
SMART IGNITION SWITCH WITH STEERING LOCK
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Carrying a smart key allows you to start the engine
without the key being inserted into the ignition switch.
The smart key system can be deactivated using a key cancel
switch. For details, see “Deactivating the smart key system”
on page 34.