2005 LEXUS LS430 power steering

For detailed information, refer to the description given in each section\
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PICTORIAL INDEX
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5 Window lock switch65
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6 Side vents 253
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7 Headlight, turn signal and fog
light switches 54, 57, 58 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
8 Windshield wiper and washer switch 58
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
9 Automatic air conditioning controls 238, 240
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
10 Rear window and outside rear view mirror defogger
switch 63 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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11 Clock 116
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12 Lexus park assist system/Rear view monitor/
Navigation system display
(See “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”) 316/323 . . . . . . . . .
13 Outside temperature display 117
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14 Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light 85
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15 Center vents 252
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16 Emergency flasher switch 68
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17 Audio system 260
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18 Glove box 122
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19 Driving pattern selector switch 305
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20 Auxiliary box 129
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21 Seat heater switches/
Climate control seat switches 69/71 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
22 Power outlet 120
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23 Auxiliary box if power outlet is selected/
Ashtray if cigarette lighter is selected 129/119 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
24 Cigarette lighter 119
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25 Headlight cleaner switch 62
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26 Rear seat and rear head restraints
return switch 163 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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27 Traction control system off switch 363
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28 Rear electric sunshade switch 137
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29 CD automatic changer 282
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30 Height control switch 360
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31 Damping mode select switch 361
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32 Automatic transmission selector lever 305
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33 Ignition switch 298, 301
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34 Volume adjustment knob 30, 39
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35 Key cancel switch 34
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36 Tire pressure warning system reset switch 372
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37 Cruise control switch/Dynamic radar/laser cruise
control switch 326/329 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\

38 Multiinformation display control switch 90
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39 Rear view mirror folding switch 232
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40 Steering switches 288
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41 Adaptive Front Lighting System cancel switch 56
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42 Trunk lid opener 144
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43 Parking brake 304
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44 Hood opener 142
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45 Lexus park assist system switch 316
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46 Parking brake release lever 304
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47 Fuel filler door opener 146
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48 Coin box 127
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49 Power rear view mirror control switches 231
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For detailed information, refer to the description given in each section\
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PICTORIAL INDEX
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5 Window lock switch65
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6 Side vents 253
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
. . . . . . . .
7 Headlight, turn signal and fog
light switches 54, 57, 58 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
8 Windshield wiper and washer switch 58
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
9 Automatic air conditioning controls 238, 240
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
10 Rear window and outside rear view mirror defogger
switch 63 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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11 Center vents 252
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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12 Clock 116
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13 Emergency flasher switch 68
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
14 Outside temperature display 117
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
15 Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light 85
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
16 Audio system 260
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17 Glove box 122
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18 Driving pattern selector switch 305
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
19 Auxiliary box 129
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20 Seat heater switches/
Climate control seat switches 69/71 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
21 Power outlet 120
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22 Auxiliary box if power outlet is selected/
Ashtray if cigarette lighter is selected 129/119 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
23 Cigarette lighter 119
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24 Headlight cleaner switch 62
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25 Rear seat and rear head restraints
return switch 163 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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26 Traction control system off switch 363
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
27 Rear electric sunshade switch 137
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
28 CD automatic changer 282
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
29 Height control switch 360
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30 Damping mode select switch 361
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
31 Automatic transmission selector lever 305
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32 Ignition switch 298, 301
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
33 Volume adjustment knob 30, 39
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34 Key cancel switch 34
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35 Tire pressure warning system reset switch 372
. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
36 Cruise control switch/Dynamic radar/laser cruise
control switch 326/329 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\

37 Multiinformation display control switch 90
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
38 Rear view mirror folding switch 232
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
39 Steering switches 288
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40 Adaptive Front Lighting System cancel switch 56
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41 Trunk lid opener 144
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42 Parking brake 304
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43 Hood opener 142
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44 Lexus park assist system switch 316
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
45 Parking brake release lever 304
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46 Fuel filler door opener 146
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47 Coin box 127
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48 Power rear view mirror control switches 231
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STEERING WHEEL AND MIRRORS
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Power rear view mirror control153.
16L641
 1Master switch 2Control switch
To adjust the power rear view mirror, first place the master
switch at “L” (left) or “R” (right), and push the contro\
l
switch on the desired side.
The power rear view mirrors can be adjusted when the ignition
switch is in the “ACC” or “ON” position. When you are backing up,
you can adjust the mirrors
down quickly by the following operations with the ignition
ON.
 Put the selector lever in the “R” position.
 Place the master switch at “L” (left) or “R” (right).
The mirrors return to the previous position by any of the
following operations.
 Put the selector lever in a position other than “R”.
 Place the master switch in the neutral position.
 Turn the ignition switch to the “ACC” position.NOTICE
If ice should jam the mirror, do not operate the control
or scrape the mirror face. Use a spray deicer to free the
mirror.

STEERING WHEEL AND MIRRORS
233
155.Outer foot lights
16L659
The outer foot lights illuminate the ground near the doors
for about 15 seconds to ensure safe footing for the driver
and passengers who are about to get in the vehicle.*
The outer foot lights come on when:
you are getting closer to the vehicle carrying a smart key
and you enter the effective range of the smart key system
(about 1 m (3 ft) from each outside door handle),
 the doors are unlocked with the wireless remote control
function key, or
 the doors are unlocked with the power door lock switch on
the driver’s side. The outer foot lights go off 15 seconds after the lights come on
or when:

the lock switch on the outside door handle is pushed,
 the doors are locked with th e wireless remote control
function key,
 the doors are locked by inserting a key into the door
keyhole,
 the doors are locked with the power door lock switch on the
driver’s side, or
 the selector lever is moved out of “P” position with the
ignition on.
NOTE:
* The outer foot lights illuminating time can be changed.
Ask your Lexus dealer for details.

DRIVING TIPS
393

Keep your vehicle tunedup and in top shape. A dirty air
cleaner, improper valve clearance, dirty plugs, dirty oil and
grease, brakes not adjusted, etc. all lower engine
performance and contribute to poor fuel economy. For
longer life of all parts and lower operating costs, keep all
maintenance work on schedule, and if you often drive under
severe conditions, see that your vehicle receives more
frequent maintenance. (For scheduled maintenance
information, please refer to the “Owner’s Manual
Supplement / Scheduled Maintenance”.)
CAUTION
Never turn off the engine to coast down hills. Your
power steering and brake booster will not function
without the engine running. Also, the emission control
system operates properly only when the engine is
running.
VEHICLE LOAD LIMITS
Vehicle load limits include total load capacity, seating
capacity, towing capacity and cargo capacity . Follow the
load limits shown below. Total load capacity and seating
capacity are also described on the tire and loading
information label. For location of the tire and loading
information label, see “Checking tire inflation pressure”
on page 468.
Total load capacity: 410 kg (900 lb.)
Total load capacity means combined weight of
occupants, cargo and luggage. Tongue load is included
when trailer towing.
Seating capacity: Total 5 (Front 2, Rear 3)
Seating capacity means the maximum number of
occupants whose estimated average weight is 68 kg
(150 lb.) per person. Depending on the weight of each
person, the seating capacity given may exceed the total
load capacity.
NOTICE
Even if the number of occupants are within the
seating capacity, do not exceed the total load
capacity.

IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY
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IF YOUR ENGINE STALLS WHILEDRIVING
If your engine stalls while driving . . .
1. Reduce your speed gradually, keeping a straight line. Move
cautiously off the road to a safe place.
2. Turn on your emergency flashers.
3. Turn the ignition switch to “ACC” or “LOCK”, and try starting
the engine again.
If the engine will not start, see “If your vehicle will not start”\
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CAUTION
If the engine is not running, the power assist for the
brakes and steering will not work, so steering and
braking will be much harder than usual.
IF YOUR VEHICLE WILL NOT START
(a) Simple checks
Before making these checks, make sure you have followed the
correct starting procedure instructions in “How to start the
engine” on page 304 and that you have sufficient fuel. Since
your vehicle is equipped with the engine immobilizer system,
also check whether the other keys will start the engine. If they
work, your key may be broken. Have the key checked at your
Lexus dealer. If none of your keys work, there may be a
malfunction in the immobilizer system. Call your Lexus dealer.
See “Keys” on page 10.
If the engine is not turning over or is turning over too
slowly
1. Check that the battery terminals are tight and clean.
2. If the battery terminals are O.K., switch on the interior light.
3. If the light is out, dim or goes out when the starter is cranked,
the battery is discharged. You may try jump starting. See “(c)
Jump starting” for further instruction.
If the light is O.K., but the engine still will not start, it needs
adjustment or repair. Call a Lexus dealer, Roadside
Assistance or Customer Service Assistance. (See
“Foreword”.)

IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY
420
(d) Emergency towing
40L217
If towing is necessary, we recommend you to have it done
by your Lexus dealer or a commercial tow truck service.
If towing service is not available in an emergency, your
vehicle may be temporarily towed by a cable or chain
secured to the emergency towing eyelet. Use extreme
caution when towing the vehicle.
To install the front towing eyelet, see “Installing towing eyelet”
on page 422.
NOTICE
 Only use specified towing eyelet; otherwise your
vehicle may be damaged.
 Never tow a vehicle from the rear with four wheels on
the ground. This may cause serious damage to the
transmission.
A driver must be in the vehicle to steer it and operate the
brakes.
Towing in this manner may be done only on hard −surfaced
roads for a short distance and at low speeds. Also, the wheels,
axles, drive train, steering and brakes must all be in good
condition.
CAUTION
Use extreme caution when towing the vehicle. Avoid
sudden starts or erratic driving maneuvers which would
place excessive stress on the emergency towing eyelet
and towing cable or chain. The eyelet and towing cable
or chain may break and cause serious injury or damage.
NOTICE
Use only a cable or chain specifically intended for use
in towing vehicles. Securely fasten the cable or chain
to the towing eyelet provided.
Before towing, release the parking brake and put the
transmission in “N”. The ignition switch must be in “ACC”
(engine off) or “ON” (engine running).
CAUTION
If the engine is not running, the power assist for the
brakes and steering will not work so steering and
braking will be much harder than usual.

MAINTENANCE
428Battery
Your Lexus has a maintenance free battery. You do not have
to add distilled water. For longer life of the battery, however,
see page 496 for additional information.
Brake fluid level
Make sure the brake fluid level is correct. See page 466 for
additional information.
Engine oil level
Check the level on the dipstick with the engine turned off and
the vehicle parked on a level spot.
See page 452 for additional
information.
Power steering fluid level
Check the level through the reservoir. The level should be in
the “HOT” or “COLD” range depending on the fluid
temperature. See page 467 for additional information.
Exhaust system
If you notice any change in the sound of the exhaust or smell
exhaust fumes, have the cause located and corrected
immediately. (See “Engine exhaust cautions” on page 297.)
Vehicle interior
Items listed below should be checked regularly, e.g. while
performing periodic services, cleaning the vehicle, etc.
Lights
Make sure the headlights, stop lights, tail lights, turn signal
lights, and other lights are working. Check headlight aim.
Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers
Check that all service reminder indicators and warning
buzzers function properly.
Steering wheel
Check that it ha s the specified free play. Be alert for changes
in steering condition, such as hard steering, excessive free
play or strange noise.
Seats
Check that all front seat controls such as seat adjusters,
seatback recliner, etc. operate smoothly. Check that the head
restraints move up and down smoothly and that the locks hold
securely in any latched position.
Seat belts
Check that the seat belt system such as buckles, retractors
and anchors operate properly and smoothly. Make sure the
belt webbing is not cut, frayed, worn or damaged.