2005 LEXUS LS430 ESP

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR LEXUS
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New vehicle warranty
Your new vehicle is covered by the following Lexus limited
warranties:
New vehicle warranty
 Emission control systems warranty
 Others
For further information, please refer to the “Owner’s Guide”,
“Owner’s Manual Supplement” or “Warranty Booklet”.
Your responsibility for maintenance
It is the owner’s responsibility to make sure the specified
maintenance is performed. Section 5 of this Owner’s Manual
gives details of these maintenance requirements. Included in
Section 6 is general maintenance. For scheduled
maintenance information, please refer to the “Owner’s Manual
Supplement / Scheduled Maintenance”.
Important health and safety information about
your Lexus
CAUTION
 WARNING: Engine exhaust, some of its constituents,
and a wide variety of automobile components
contain or emit chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer and birth defects and
other reproductive harm. In addition, oils, fuels and
fluids contained in vehicles as well as waste
produced by component wear contain or emit
chemicals known to the State of California to cause
cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
 Battery posts, terminals and related accessories
contain lead and lead compounds. Wash your hands
after handling. Used engine oil contains chemicals
that have caused cancer in laboratory animals.
Always protect your skin by washing thoroughly with
soap and water.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR LEXUS
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Accessories, spare parts and modification of
your Lexus
A wide variety of non−genuine spare parts and accessories for
Lexus vehicles are currently available in the market. You
should know that Toyota does not warrant these products and
is not responsible for their performance, repair, or
replacement, or for any damage they may cause to, or adverse
effect they may have on, your Lexus vehicle.
This vehicle should not be modified with non −genuine Lexus
products. Modification with non −genuine Lexus products
could af fect its performance, safety or durability, and may even
violate governmental regulations. In addition, damage or
performance problems resulting from the modification may not
be covered under warranty.
Spark ignition system of your Lexus
The spark ignition system in your Lexus meets all
requirements of the Canadian Interference− Causing
Equipment Standard.
Installation of a mobile twoway radio system
As the installation of a mobile two −way radio system in your
vehicle could affect electronic systems such as the multiport
fuel injection system/sequential multiport fuel injection system,
cruise control system, dynamic radar/laser cruise control
system, anti− lock brake system, SRS airbag system and seat
belt pretensioner system, be sure to check with your Lexus
dealer for precautionary measures or special instructions
regarding installation.
Tires and loading on your Lexus
Underinflated or overinflated tire pressure and the
excess load may result in the deterioration of steering
ability and braking ability, leading to an accident. Check
the tire inflation pressure periodically and be sure to
keep the load limits given in this Owner’s Manual. For
details about tire inflation pressure and load limits, see
pages 468 and 393.
Scrapping of your Lexus
The SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner devices in your
Lexus contain explosive c hemicals. If the vehicle is scrapped
with the airbags and seat belt pretensioners left as they are,
this may cause an accident such as a fire. Be sure to have the
system of the SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner removed
and disposed of by a qualified service shop or by your Lexus
dealer before you scrap your vehicle.

KEYS AND DOORS
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Do not bend the key grip or flat key.
 Do not cover the key grip or flat key with any material
that cuts off electromagnetic waves.
 Do not knock the key or flat key hard against other
objects.
 Do not leave the key or flat key exposed to high
temperatures for a long period, such as on the
dashboard or hood under direct sunlight.
 Do not put the key or flat key in water or wash it in an
ultrasonic washer.
 Do not use the key or flat key with electromagnetic
materials.
ENGINE IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM
Deactivation using the smart key system
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The engine immobilizer system is a theft prevention
system. When you enter the vehicle carrying a smart key
and push the ignition switch, the electronic code in the
key is automatically checked to determine whether it
corresponds to the registered ID code for the vehicle. If
the key indicator light comes on after the ID code
verification, you can start the engine.
This system is automatically set when the ignition switch is
turned to the “LOCK” position. At this time, the security
indicator light flashes. When you push the ignition switch, the
security indicator light goes out and the system is cancelled
automatically, which enables the engine to start.
The engine immobilizer system cannot be cancelled if the
cancel switch of the smart key system is turned on. For details,
see “Deactivating the smart key system” on page 34.

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−in
transponder chip, your dealer will need your key number and
master key. However, there is a limit to the number of
additional keys your Lexus dealer can make for you.
If you make your own duplicate key, you will not be able
to cancel the system or start the engine.
NOTICE
Do not modify, remove or disassemble the engine
immobilizer system. If any unauthorized changes or
modifications are made, proper operation of the system
cannot be guaranteed.
Deactivation using the key
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The engine immobilizer system is a theft prevention
system. When you insert the key in the ignition switch, the
transponder chip in the key’s head transmits an electronic
code to the vehicle. The engine will start only when the
electronic code in the chip corresponds to the registered
ID code for the vehicle.
The system is automatically set when the key is removed from
the ignition switch. At this time, the security indicator light
flashes. When you insert the key in the ignition switch, the
security indicator light goes out and the system is canceled
automatically, which enables the engine to start.
The transponder chip of the flat key is in its key case. You can
cancel the engine immobilizer system using the flat key. (For
details, see pages 12 and 15.)

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For your Lexus dealer to make you a new key with built
−in
transponder chip, your dealer will need your key number and
master key or the flat key. However, there is a limit to the
number of additional keys your Lexus dealer can make for you.
If you make your own duplicate key, you will not be able
to cancel the system or start the engine.
For vehicles sold in U.S.A.
FCC ID: MOZRI20BTY
MADE IN JAPAN
FCC ID: MOZRI15HTYMADE IN JAPAN
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference,
and (2) this device must accept any interference re-
ceived, including interference that may cause unde-
sired operation.
CAUTION
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by
the party responsible for compliance could void the
user’s authority to operate the equipment.
For vehicles sold in Canada
This device complies with RSS− 210 of Industry
Canada.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause interference, and (2)
this device must accept any interference, including
interference that may cause undesired operation of the
device.

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Locking the doors with smart key system
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The smart key system will lock the doors without being
inserted into the door keyhole.
When you exit the vehicle carrying the smart key and push the
lock button on the outside door handle with all the doors
closed, all the doors will be locked provided that the electronic
code in the key corresponds to the registered ID code for the
vehicle.
At this time, you will hear one beep and the turn signal lights
flash once. However, when you push the lock button on the
outside door handle with any door not closed securely, a beep
sounds for 10 seconds. (For details, see page 27.)
If outer foot lights are illuminated, you can turn off the lights by
pushing the “LOCK” button on the smart key. (For details, see
“Outer foot lights” on page 233.)
INFORMATION
 When locking the doors, be sure to push the lock
button on the outside door handle slowly and surely.
If you push the button quickly, the doors may not
lock.
 When opening or closing a door, do not touch the
lock button on the outside door handle.
 When a wireless key is used to lock the doors and a
smart key is left in the ef fective range of the smart key
system in the vehicle, the doors cannot be unlocked
using the smart key system. In this case, use the
wireless remote function to unlock the doors.
 You cannot activate smart unlocking functions
within 3 seconds after the smart locking function is
activated.

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Unlocking the door(s) with smart key system
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The smart key system can be used to unlock the door(s)
without being inserted into the door keyhole.
When you get close to your vehicle (about 1 m (3 ft.) from each
outside door handle), and are carrying the smart key, the
electronic code emitted from the key is automatically checked
to determine if it corresponds to the registered ID code for the
vehicle. After this, the outer foot lights come on. (For outer foot
lights, see “Outer foot lights” on page 233.) When you take
hold of the back side of the outside door handle on the door
firmly, it will unlock and the key indicator light blinks. (You can
select the doors to be unlocked. For details, see “Changing the
doors to be unlocked” on page 30.) At this time, two beeps sound and the turn signal lights flash
twice. As the door(s) is(are) unlocked, the interior light comes
on for 15 seconds if the interior light switch is in the “DOOR”
position. However, the interior lights go out when you push the
power door lock switch in the lock position or turn the ignition
switch to the “ACC” or “ON” position. For further information,
see “Interior lights” on page 112.
You have 30 seconds to open a door after operating the smart
unlocking
function. If a door is not opened by then, all the doors
will be automatically locked again.

FCC ID: MOZRO1TY1MADE IN JAPAN
FCC ID: NI4B11UE MADE IN JAPAN
FCC ID: PENASAT1 MADE IN JAPAN
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference,
and (2) this device must accept any interference re-
ceived, including interference that may cause unde-
sired operation.
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For vehicles sold in U.S.A.
CAUTION
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by
the party responsible for compliance could void the
user’s authority to operate the equipment.
NOTICE
This equipment has been tested and found to comply
with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there
is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by
one or more of the following measures:
 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
 Increase the separation between the equipment and
receiver.
 Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
different from that to which the receiver is connected.
 Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.