2005 LEXUS LS430 battery

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.

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SMART KEY SYSTEM (Master keys only)
 1Locking and unlocking 2Unlocking the trunk lid 3Key indicator 4Starting the engine
By carrying a smart key, which is different from a conventional key that is inserted in the key\
holes or ignition switch, you
can lock and unlock the doors, unlock the trunk and start the engine.
For locking the doors, see “Locking the doors with the smart key system”\
on page 25. For unlocking the doors, see “Unlocking t he
door(s) with smart key system” on page 28. For unlocking the trunk lid, see \
“Unlocking the trunk lid with smart key system” on page
31. For starting the engine, see “Smart ignition system with steerin\
g lock” on page 298.
If the smart key battery is discharged, the smart key system cannot be use\
d. Use the mechanical key integrated into the smart key
by inserting it in the door keyhole to lock or unlock doors and into the\
trunk lid keyhole to unlock the trunk lid. To start t he engine,
insert the smart key. In order to activate the smart key system, the battery should be replaced. For details, see “Replacing the battery
(Type A)” on page 42.
You can deactivate the smart key system by using the cancel switch. In th\
is case, all the functions in the smart key system wi ll be
deactivated. For details, see “Deactivating the smart key system” on page 34.\

KEYS AND DOORS
24Inside warning alarm
Outside warning
alarmMulti−information
warning message displayCausesReference page
ChimesNoneNoneYou opened a door without
turning off the ignition
switch.47
BeepNone“Shift to P Range”You opened a door without
turning off the ignition switch
when the selector lever is in
a position other than “P”.100
BeepBeep“Shift to P Range” and “Key
is not Detected” appear
alternately.You exited and closed a
door without turning off the
ignition switch when the
selector lever is in a position
other than “P”.100
One chimeNone“Low Key Battery”
(shown for about 5 seconds)Smart key battery power is
insufficient.101
One chimeNone“Key is not Detected”
(shown for about 5 seconds)The smart key was not in the
vehicle when you pushed
the ignition switch in the
“LOCK” position.100

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Battery power saving
When doors are locked, the smart key system transmits
electromagnetic waves to the outside of the vehicle at regular
intervals. For this reason, the vehicle battery will be
discharged if the vehicle is left for a long time. If the key is left
within the effective range of the smart key system outside of
the vehicle, the key and the vehicle transmit electromagnetic
waves periodically.
If these conditions continue for a long time, the battery in the
key and vehicle will be discharged and from the sixth day,
smart unlocking operations will become slow.
To prevent the batteries from being discharged, the smart key
system is automatically deactivated in the following conditions:
 If there is no smart door locking operation for more than 14
days
 If the key is left within the effective range of the smart key
system outside of the vehicle for more than 10 minutes
To reactivate the smart key system properly, perform any of the
following:
(a) Press the lock button on the outside door handle while
carrying the smart key.
(b) Perform a wireless remote control operation.
(c) Insert and turn the key in the keyhole of the door.INFORMATION
 To maintain communication with the vehicle, smart
keys (including master keys) use builtin battery
power. The battery service life is about 1 to 3 years
on average. If battery power becomes insufficient,
replace the battery with a new one.
 The smart key continually receives electromagnetic
waves, and if it receives strong electromagnetic
waves over a period of time, the battery can be
drastically run down. Therefore, avoid storing smart
keys near any electrical appliances.
Here is a list of electrical appliances which may have
adverse effects on the smart key performance: TVs,
personal computers, cellular phone or cordless
phone recharger units, electric light stands and
fluorescent desk lights
Note that you should always keep such electrical
appliances at least 1 m (3 ft.) away from the smart key.

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Deactivating the smart key system
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 1Smart key system is on.
2Smart key system is off.
The cancel switch for this system is located at the bottom
of the instrument panel on the driver side. When you push
the button, the smart key system will be deactivated.
Pushing the button again will reactivate the system.
When the smart key system is deactivated, use a mechanical
key or wireless remote control function key to lock and unlock
the doors or unlock the trunk lid. To start the engine, insert a
smart key into the ignition switch.
If you do not intend to drive your vehicle for a long time, push
the cancel switch to deactivate the smart key system.
INFORMATION
The smart key system will be deactivated in the
following cases:
 The key cancel switch is turned on.
 The smart key is inserted into the ignition switch.
 The battery of the smart key is discharged. (In this
case, the indicator on the smart key does not blink
even if you push a button on the key.)

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The operational range of the wireless remote control is
approximately 1 m (3 ft.). The effective range may vary with
different conditions. To activate the wireless remote control
without fail, do it approximately 1 m (3 ft.) from your Lexus.
In the following cases, th
e battery in the key may be
discharged. If this is a case, replace the battery using a special
screwdriver. For the key of Type A, we recommend that you
have the battery replaced by your Lexus dealer to prevent the
key from being damaged.
 The remote control does not work.
 The operational range of wireless remote control becomes
extremely short.
 The indicator light on the key is dimmed or does not come
on.
For the replacement of the battery of the Type B key, see
“Replacing the battery” on page 44. You can also have the
battery of the key replaced by your Lexus dealer.
If you lose the wireless function key, contact your Lexus dealer
as soon as possible to avoid the possibility of theft, or an
accident. (See “If you lose your keys or lock yourself out” on
page 424.)
If your vehicle is equipped with smart key system, you can use
up to 5 master keys and 3 valet keys for the same vehicle. In
case of the vehicle not equipped with smart key system, up to
4 master keys are available. Contact your Lexus dealer for
detailed information. The wireless remote control function key is an electronic
component. Observe the following instructions in order
not to cause damage to the key.

Do not leave the wireless remote control function key in
places where the temperature becomes high such as on the
dashboard.
 Do not disassemble it.
 Avoid knocking it hard against other objects or dropping it.
 Avoid putting it in water.

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42For 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.
Replacing the battery (Type A)
We recommend that you have the battery replaced by your
Lexus dealer to prevent the key from being damaged.
When you replace the battery, prepare a lithium battery
CR2032 or equivalent and a special screwdriver.
CAUTION
Special care should be taken to prevent small children
from swallowing the removed battery or components.
NOTICE
 Replace only with the same or equivalent type
recommended by a Lexus dealer.
 Dispose of used batteries according to the local laws.

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1. While sliding the lock switch using your finger, remove the
cover on the side of the key using a special screwdriver.
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2. Remove the module from the main frame.
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3. Pull the battery base out of the module using a special
screwdriver.
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4. Remove the battery base from the module.
5. Take out the discharged battery and put a new battery with
the positive side up.