2005 LEXUS LS430 trunk

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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.
14L223
 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.

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Manual sunshades
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To use the sunshade, pull the tab of the sunshade upward
or sideways and hook it as shown.
NOTICE
Do not place anything in the sunshade groove so it will
not be damaged.
LUGGAGE NET
The luggage net is located in the trunk to secure the
luggage.
The net is installed as follows:
Securing the luggage on the floor
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1. Raise the front hooks on the vehicle front side.
2. Raise the rear hooks on the vehicle rear side. If the hooks
are under the mat, slide the mat a little and raise the hooks.
3. Hook the net on the front hooks and then on the rear hooks.

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Securing the luggage in the trunk
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1. Raise the lower hooks on the vehicle front side.
2. Hook the luggage net on the lower hooks and then on the
upper hooks.
NOTICE
Do not use the net to secure sharp or heavy objects.
The net will tear off.
 Be sure not to twist the strap or net when hooking.
FIRSTAID KIT NET
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This net is designed to accommodate the firstaid kit.
Make sure the first− aid kit rests securely in the net.

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INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
Exterior equipment
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Trunk lid 143
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Moon roof 148
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TRUNK LID
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 1Type A 2Type B
To unlock the trunk lid, insert the master key and turn it
clockwise.
To close the trunk lid, lower it and press down on it. After
closing the trunk lid, try pulling it up to make sure it is securely
closed.
The trunk lid can be unlocked by pushing the trunk button or
using the wireless remote control function. For details, see
“Smart key system” on page 20 and “Wireless remote control”
on page 36.
When you open the trunk, the lights illuminate the inside of the
trunk and around your feet.
CAUTION
 Keep the trunk lid closed while driving. This not only
prevents luggage from being thrown out, but also
prevents exhaust gases from entering the vehicle.
 Always lock the trunk lid and all doors, and keep the
vehicle keys out of children’s reach .
 Never leave children unattended in the vehicle.
Unsupervised children may lock themselves in the
vehicle or trunk and suffer serious injuries or death.

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Trunk lid opener
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 1Main switch 2Operative 3Inoperative
To open the trunk lid while sitting in the driver’s seat, pull
the lever with the main switch not pushed in.
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 1 Type A 2Type B
3If you do not want to activate the trunk lid opener
system, push in the main switch.
4 To activate the system, insert the master key and
turn it counterclockwise.
To protect things put in the trunk, when you have your vehicle
parked, push in the main switch.

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Trunk lid closer
If the trunk lid is closed but does not latch shut, it
automatically closes completely.
CAUTION
Pay careful attention not to get your fingers trapped
as the trunk lid automatically closes when the trunk
has not been fully closed.
 Never allow a child to operate the trunk lid.
NOTICE
Do not apply excessive force when the trunk lid closer
is operating. Doing so may damage the trunk lid closer.
Also, be careful not to leave the key inside the trunk.
Internal trunk release handle
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If a person is locked in the trunk, he/she can pull down the
phosphorescent handle on the inside of trunk lid to open
the trunk lid.
The phosphorescent (glow −in− the− dark) handle will continue
to glow for a time after the trunk lid is closed. Exposing the
handle to stronger light will cause it to glow longer.