2005 LEXUS LS430 key

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The flashing indicator light will stay on when all the doors, trunk
and hood are closed and locked.
3. After 30 seconds, the indicator starts flashing and the
system is set.
After the system is set, when you close the trunk which is
opened
with an ignition key or wireless remote control or smart
key system, the system is set again. However, this function
operates only when the door is not unlocked during which the
trunk is opened and closed.
In case of the ignition switch with the key inserted:
1. Turn the ignition key to the “LOCK” position and
remove it.
The engine immobilizer system causes the indicator light to
flash.
2. Close and lock all the doors, trunk and hood using an
ignition key or wireless remote control or smart key
system.
If you lock them with wireless remote control or smart key
system, the turn signals flash once.*
NOTE:
* The turn signals can be set not to flash.
Ask your Lexus dealer for details.
The flashing indicator light will stay on when all the doors, trunk
and hood are closed and locked. 3. After 30 seconds, the indicator starts flashing and the
system is set.
After the system is set, when you close the trunk which is
opened
with an ignition key or wireless remote control or smart
key system, the system is set again. However, this function
operates only when the door is not unlocked during which the
trunk is opened and closed.
Cancelling the system
When you unlock any door using an ignition key , wireless
remote control or smart key system, the system is
cancelled.
If you unlock any door with the wireless remote control or smart
key system, the turn signals flash twice.*
NOTE:
* The turn signals can be set not to flash.
Ask your Lexus dealer for details.

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Activating the system
The alarm sounds for 60 seconds if any of the following are
operated:
Unlocking any door or trunk without using an ignition key,
wireless remote control or smart key system.
 Opening the hood forcibly.
 Reconnecting the battery.
 Hot− wiring the ignition.
If any door is unlocked and the ignition key is not in the ignition
switch during the alarm sounding, its door is automatically
locked.
To stop the alarm: Use either of the following methods.
 Unlock the door or trunk using an ignition key or wireless
remote control or smart key system.
 Turn the ignition switch on.
Testing the system
1. Open all the windows.
2. Set the system as described above.
The doors should be locked with an ignition key, wireless
remote control or smart key system. Be sure to wait until the
indicator light starts flashing.
3. Unlock one of the doors from the inside through one of
the opened windows.
The system should activate the alarm.
4. Unlock any of the doors with an ignition key, wireless
remote control or smart key system to cancel the system.
5. Repeat this operation for the other doors, trunk and
hood.
When testing the hood, also check that the system is activated
when the battery terminal is disconnected and then
reconnected.
If the system does not work properly, have it checked by your
Lexus dealer.
NOTICE
When disconnecting the battery, be sure to cancel the
theft deterrent system. Otherwise, the system could
activate an alarm and lock the unlocked door(s)
automatically.

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12L054b
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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12L249
Operating the switches
To lower the window, push the switch halfway down. Pull
it up to raise the window. The window glass moves as long
as the switch is operated.
Automatic operation: To fully raise or lower the window
automatically, pull the switch fully up or push it fully down.
To stop the window partway, lightly push or pull the switch in
the opposite direction and then release it.
Operating the window lock switch
12L250
 Indicator light
With the window lock switch pressed in, only the driver’s
window can be raised or lowered.
The indicator lights on the swit ches tell you which of the
switches can be operated.
Even with the window lock switch pressed in, the windows will
be opened from outside the vehicle using an ignition key or
wireless remote control.

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Operating the windows from outside the
vehicle
The windows can be operated using the key.*NOTE:
* This feature can be deactivated.
Ask your Lexus dealer for details.
12L180
Type A
12L177
Type B
Insert the key into the keyhole on the driver’s door.
To close the windows: Turn the key in the locking direction
and hold it.
After the door is locked, the windows begin to close. To stop
in the middle, return the key.
To open the windows: Turn the key in the unlocking direction
and hold it.
After the door is unlocked, the windows begin to open. To stop
in the middle, return the key.
This function will work even with the window lock switch
pressed in.
The windows also can be opened using the wireless remote
control. For details, see page 40.

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Jam protection function
During automatic raising operation, retained accessory power
raising operation or raising operation using the key from the
outside, the window stops and is lowered if something gets
caught between the window and window frame.
If the window receives a strong impact, this function may work
even if nothing is caught.
CAUTION
To avoid serious personal injury, you must do the
following.
 Before you close the power windows, always make
sure there is nobody around the power windows. You
must also make sure the heads, hands and other
parts of the bodies of all occupants are kept
completely inside the vehicle. If someone’s neck,
head or hands get caught in a closing window, it
could result in death or serious injury. When anyone
closes the power windows, make sure he or she
operates the windows safely.
 When small children are in the vehicle, never let them
use the power window switches without supervision.
Use the window lock switch to prevent them from
making unexpected use of the switches.
 Be sure to remove the ignition key or turn the ignition
switch to the “LOCK” position when you leave your
vehicle.
Never leave anyone (particularly a small child) alone
in your vehicle, especially with the ignition key still
inserted or with the ignition switch in a position other
than “LOCK”. Otherwise, he/she could use the power
window switches and get trapped in a window.
Unattended persons (particularly a small child) can
be involved in a serious accident.
 Never try jamming any part of your body to activate
the jam protection function intentionally.
 The jam protection function may not work if
something gets caught just before the window is fully
closed.

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EMERGENCY FLASHER SWITCH
12L251
Vehicles with navigation system
12L252
Vehicles without navigation system
To turn on the emergency flashers, push the switch. To
turn them off, push the switch again. All the turn signal lights will flash. The emergency flashers will
work with the engine running or off and with or without the
ignition key.
Turn on the emergency flashers to warn other drivers if you
must stop your vehicle where it might be a traffic hazard.
Always pull your vehicle as far off the road as possible.
The turn signal light switch will not work when the emergency
flashers are in operation.
NOTICE
To prevent the battery from being discharged, do not
leave the switch on longer than necessary when the
engine is not running.

GAUGES, METERS AND SERVICE REMINDER INDICATORS
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IF THIS INDICATOR OR
BUZZER COMES ON ...
DO THIS.
(f)orTake vehicle to Lexus
dealer.
(g)See multi− information
display.
(h)or
Take vehicle to Lexus
dealer.
If brake system
warning light is also
on, stop immediately
and contact Lexus
dealer
(i)Close all doors.
(j)Low fuel level
warning lightFill up tank.
IF THIS INDICATOR OR BUZZER COMES ON ...DO THIS.
(k)Key reminder
buzzerRemove key.