2005 LEXUS LS430 key

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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.

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To close the moon roof, push the slide control switch
toward the front for about 1 second. The moon roof will
fully
close. To stop partway, push the same switch or push
the “TILT” switch.
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To tilt up the moon roof, push the “TILT” switch on the rear
side. The moon roof will fully tilt up. To stop partway, push
either side of the “TILT” switch.
To lower the moon roof, push the “TILT” switch on the
front side. The moon roof will be fully lowered. To stop
partway, push either side of the “TILT” switch.
To operate the moon roof, the ignition switch must be in the
“ON” position.
Retained accessory power: Even if the ignition switch is
turned to the “ACC” or “LOCK” position, the moon roof can be
operated until any of the doors is opened (or for about 45
seconds).
Operating the moon roof from outside the
vehicle
The moon roof can be closed or opened using a key.*
NOTE:
* This feature can be deactivated, or sliding open or tilting
up can be selected.
Ask your Lexus dealer for details.
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Insert the key into the key hole on the driver’s door.
To close the moon roof: Turn the key in the locking direction
and hold it.
After the door is locked, the moon roof begins to close. To stop
in the middle, return the key.
To slide open the moon roof: Turn the key in the unlocking
direction and hold it.
After the door is unlocked, the moon roof begins to open. To
stop in the middle, return the key.
Jam protection function
During closing operation, the moon roof stops and is open if
something gets caught into the roof opening.
If the moon roof receives a strong impact, this function may
work even if nothing is caught.
CAUTION
To avoid serious personal injury, you must do the
following.
 While the vehicle is moving, always keep the heads,
hands and o ther parts of the bodies of all occupants
away from the roof opening. Otherwise, they could
be seriously injured if the vehicle stops suddenly or
if the vehicle is involved in an accident.
 Before you close the moon roof, always make sure
there is nobody around the moon roof. You must also
make sure nobody places his or her head, hands and
other parts of the body in the roof opening. If
someone’s neck, head or hands get caught in the
closing roof, it could result in death or serious injury.
When anyone closes the moon roof, first make sure
it is safe to do so.
 Be sure to remove the ignition key or turn the ignition
switch to the “LOCK” position when you leave your
vehicle.

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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 moon
roof switches and get trapped in the roof opening.
Unattended persons (particularly a small child) can
be involved in a serious accident.
 Never sit on top of the vehicle around the roof
opening.
 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 moon roof is
fully closed.

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Do not attach any heavy, sharp or hard objects such
as keys or accessories to the ignition key. The
objects may restrict the SRS knee airbag inflation or
be thrust into the driver’s seat area by the force of the
deploying airbag, causing a danger.
NOTICE
Do not perform any of the following changes without
consulting your Lexus dealer. Such changes can
interfere with proper operation of the SRS front airbag
system in some cases.
 Installation of electronic devices such as a mobile
twoway radio, cassette tape player or CD player.
 Modification of the suspension system.
 Modification of the front end structure.
 Attachment of a grille guard (bull bar, kangaroo bar,
etc.), snowplow, winches or any other equipment to
the front end.
 Repairs made on or near the front fenders, front end
structure, console, steering column, steering wheel,
lower portion of instrument panel or dashboard near
the front passenger airbag.

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Ignition switch “ON” and selector lever in “N” or “P” position
with the vehicle stopped.
All parts of the memorized positions can be activated.
 Ignition switch off and within 30 seconds of opening driver’s
door.
The memorized position can be activated, except for the tilt
and telescopic steering.
If any driving position memory switch is pushed while one of
the memorized driving position profiles is being activated, the
operation will stop.
To activate the system, push the desired button (“1”, “2” or \
“3”)
again.
The driving position memory control system cannot be
operated while the vehicle is moving.
CAUTION
 Do not start the vehicle while the adjustments are
being made.
 Take care not to select the wrong button, or the seat
could strike the rear passenger or hit your body
against the steering wheel. If this happens, you can
stop the movement by pressing another driving
position memory switch.
MEMORY CALL SYSTEM USING A SMART KEY
This system allows you to adjust the driver’s seat, the
driver’s head restraint height, driver’s seat cushion
length, the height of the shoulder belt anchor of the
driver’s seat belt and outside rear view mirrors to the
memorized position when you open the driver’s door after
unlocking it with a smart key. And when you push the
ignition switch, the tilt and telescopic steering is adjusted.
To activate this system, the ID of the smart key needs to
be registered in the memory button.
Registering the smart key ID code
Before the registration of the ID of the smart key, the driving
position must be memorized in the memory button.
When registering, the driver’s door must be closed with the
ignition switch in the “OFF” position.
1. Keep the smart key in possession, select a button in
which you want to record the ID of the key from buttons
“1”, “2” and “3” and push it.
2. Push the “LOCK” or “UNLOCK” button on the smart
key for about one second with button “1”, “2” or “3” held\
down.
When the registration is completed, one beep sounds. If the
key has already been registered, the previous memory will be
erased. If the same driving position profile for the same key is
registered in another button, that memory will also be erased.

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CAUTION
Do not push the “LOCK” button any longer than 2 or 3
seconds. Pushing the button longer activates an alarm.
For details, see page 40.
Erasing the previous registration memory
The driver’s door must be closed with the ignition switch in the
“OFF” position.
1. Keep the smart key in which you want to cancel the
registration in possession and push the “SET” button.
2. Push the “LOCK” or “UNLOCK” button on the smart
key for about one second with the “SET” button held
down.
When the previous key ID memory is erased, two beeps
sound.MEMORY CALL SYSTEM USING A WIRELESS REMOTE
CONTROL KEY
This system allows you to adjust the driver’s seat, the
driver’s head restraint height, driver’s seat cushion
length, the height of the shoulder belt anchor of the
driver’s seat belt and outside rear view mirrors to the
memorized
position when you open the driver’s door after
unlocking it with a wireless remote control key. And when
you insert the key into the ignition switch, the tilt and
telescopic steering is adjusted.
To activate this system, the ID of the wireless remote
control key ne eds to be registered in the memory button.
Registering the wireless remote control key
ID code
Before the registration of the ID of the wireless remote control
key, the driving position must be memorized in the memory
button.
When registering, the driver’s door must be closed with the
ignition switch in the “OFF” position.
1. Keep the wireless remote control key in possession,
select a button in which you want to record the ID of the
key from buttons “1”, “2” and “3” and push it.
2. Push the “LOCK” or “UNLOCK” button on the wireless
remote control key for about one second with button “1”,
“2” or “3” held down.

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224When the registration is completed, one beep sounds. If the
key has already been registered, the previous memory will be
erased. If the same driving position profile for the same key is
registered
in another button, that memory will also be erased.
CAUTION
Do not push the “LOCK” button any longer than 2 or 3
seconds. Pushing the button longer activates an alarm.
For details, see page 40.
Erasing the previous registration memory
The driver’s door must be closed with the ignition switch in the
“OFF” position.
1. Keep the wireless remote control key in which you want
to cancel the registrati on in possession and push the
“SET” button.
2. Push the “LOCK” or “UNLOCK” button on the wireless
remote control key for about one second with the “SET”
button held down.
When the previous key ID memory is erased, two beeps
sound.
REAR SEAT POSITION MEMORY SYSTEM
A microcomputer will memorize the position of the rear seats
and the height of the rear head restraints.
Recording the rear seat position in the computer’s memory can
only be done when the ignition switch is in the “ON” position.
Setting the rear seat position
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1. Adjust the rear seat position and the height of the head
restraint of the rear seat to the desired position.
2. Keep pushing the “SET” button until a beep sounds.
The beep sound means that the position has been memorized.
The memory will be erased when the battery is removed for
inspection or service.