2005 LEXUS LS430 trunk

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
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\

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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
. . . . . . . . . . . .
11 Clock 116
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . . . . . . . .
12 Lexus park assist system/Rear view monitor/
Navigation system display
(See “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”) 316/323 . . . . . . . . .
13 Outside temperature display 117
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
14 Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light 85
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
15 Center vents 252
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
. . . . . .
16 Emergency flasher switch 68
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
17 Audio system 260
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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18 Glove box 122
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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19 Driving pattern selector switch 305
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
20 Auxiliary box 129
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
. . . . .
21 Seat heater switches/
Climate control seat switches 69/71 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
22 Power outlet 120
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
. . . . . .
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
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
26 Rear seat and rear head restraints
return switch 163 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
. . . . .
27 Traction control system off switch 363
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
28 Rear electric sunshade switch 137
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
29 CD automatic changer 282
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
30 Height control switch 360
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
31 Damping mode select switch 361
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
32 Automatic transmission selector lever 305
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
33 Ignition switch 298, 301
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
34 Volume adjustment knob 30, 39
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
35 Key cancel switch 34
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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36 Tire pressure warning system reset switch 372
. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
37 Cruise control switch/Dynamic radar/laser cruise
control switch 326/329 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\

38 Multiinformation display control switch 90
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
39 Rear view mirror folding switch 232
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
. . . .
44 Hood opener 142
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
. . . . .
45 Lexus park assist system switch 316
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
46 Parking brake release lever 304
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
47 Fuel filler door opener 146
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
48 Coin box 127
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
. . . . . . . . .
49 Power rear view mirror control switches 231
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\

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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
. . . . . . . . . . . .
11 Center vents 252
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
. . . . . .
12 Clock 116
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . . . . . . . .
13 Emergency flasher switch 68
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
14 Outside temperature display 117
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
15 Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light 85
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
16 Audio system 260
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
. . . . .
17 Glove box 122
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
. . . . . . . .
18 Driving pattern selector switch 305
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
19 Auxiliary box 129
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
. . . . .
20 Seat heater switches/
Climate control seat switches 69/71 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
21 Power outlet 120
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
. . . . . .
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
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
25 Rear seat and rear head restraints
return switch 163 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
. . . . .
26 Traction control system off switch 363
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
27 Rear electric sunshade switch 137
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
28 CD automatic changer 282
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
29 Height control switch 360
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
30 Damping mode select switch 361
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
31 Automatic transmission selector lever 305
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
32 Ignition switch 298, 301
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
33 Volume adjustment knob 30, 39
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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
. . . . . . . . . . . .
41 Trunk lid opener 144
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
. .
42 Parking brake 304
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
. . . .
43 Hood opener 142
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
. . . . .
44 Lexus park assist system switch 316
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
45 Parking brake release lever 304
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
46 Fuel filler door opener 146
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
47 Coin box 127
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
. . . . . . . . .
48 Power rear view mirror control switches 231
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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PICTORIAL INDEX
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EXTERIOR VIEW
1 Fuel filler door 146
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2 Rear window defogger 63
. . . . . . . . . .
3 Trunk lid 143
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4 Moon roof 148
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5 Windshield wiper
and washer 58, 503
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6 Outside rear view mirror 230 . . . . . . .
7 Door 46
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
8 Tire and wheel 468
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
9 Headlight 54, 505
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
10 Hood 142
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
For detailed information, refer to the
description given in each section.

KEYS AND DOORS
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KEYS
Vehicles equipped with smart key system
(Type A)
11L218
1Mechanical keys (attached to the master keys)
These keys work for the doors, trunk, trunk main
switch, glove box and trunk storage extension door,
but cannot start the engine.
2Mechanical key (attached to the valet key) This key
works for the doors, but cannot start the engine and
does not work for the trunk, trunk main switch, glove
box and trunk storage extension door.
3 Key number plate Keep the plate in a safe place
such as your wallet, not in the vehicle.
4Smart keys (master keys) These keys will activate
the smart key system. They will not work for the trunk
main switch, glove box and trunk storage extension
door.
5Smart key (valet key) This key does not work for the
trunk, trunk main switch, glove box and trunk storage
extension door. This key cannot activate the smart
key system.
Before you use these keys, be sure to read “Smart key system”
on page 20.
11L219
 Using a mechanical key
1
Lock switch
2Mechanical key
When you use the mechanical key included on the side of the
smart key, slide the lock switch in the arrow direction and pull
the key as shown. To put the key back, slide the lock switch
in the arrow direction and slide the key back. Be sure to put the
key back when not in use.

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A transponder chip for the engine immobilizer system has
been placed in the master and valet keys. These chips are
required for the
system to function correctly, so be careful not
to lose these keys. If you make your own duplicate key, you
will not be able to cancel the system or start the engine.
To protect items locked in the trunk or glove box when using
valet parking, leave the valet key with the attendant.
Since the doors and the trunk lid can be locked without a key,
you should always carry a spare master key in case you
accidentally lock your keys inside the vehicle.
If you should lose your keys or if you need additional keys,
duplicates can be made by a Lexus dealer using the key
number.
We recommend writing down the key number and storing it in
a safe place.
Flat keys
11L250
 1 Mechanical flat key 2Engine start flat key
A mechanical flat key and an engine start flat key are
included in the key case. Both flat keys are not equipped
with smart key system.
The mechanical flat key works in every lock, but cannot
be used to start the engine.
As a transponder chip is built in the engine start flat key,
you can start the engine only with this key.
A transponder chip for the engine immobilizer system has
been placed in the engine start flat key. This chip is required
for the system to function correctly, so be careful not to lose this
key. If you make your own duplicate key, you will not be able
to cancel the system or start the engine.
Insert your flat key plates in its key case as shown. We
recommend that you always carry this with you for emergency
use. Do not leave it in your vehicle.

KEYS AND DOORS
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Vehicles not equipped with smart key system
(Type B)
11L025c
1Master keys (black) These keys work for every lock.
For your Lexus dealer to make a new key with a
builtin transponder chip, your dealer will need one
of them.
2 Valet key (gray) This key will not open the trunk,
trunk main switch, the glove box and trunk storage
extension door.
3Key number plate Keep the plate in a safe place
such as your wallet, not in the vehicle.
A transponder chip for the engine immobilizer system has
been placed in the head of the master and valet keys. These
chips are required for the system to function correctly, so be
careful not to lose these keys. If you make your own duplicate
key, you will not be able to cancel the system or start the
engine. To protect items locked in the trunk or glove box when using
valet parking, leave the valet key with the attendant.
Since
the doors and trunk lid can be locked without a key, you
should always carry a spare master key in case you
accidentally lock your keys inside the vehicle.
If you should lose your keys or if you need additional keys,
duplicates can be made by a Lexus dealer using the key
number.
We recommend writing down the key number and storing it in
a safe place.

11L229c
KEYS AND DOORS
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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
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INFORMATION
Be sure to take the smart key with you.
 In the following cases, the smart key system or
wireless remote control feature may not operate
properly. (If this happens, use a mechanical key to
lock or unlock the doors and trunk lid and a smart key
to start the engine.)
When facilities issuing strong electromagnetic
waves such as TV towers, electric power stations,
broadcasting stations are nearby.
When you are carrying a smart key together with a
mobile communications system such as a
twoway radio or cellular phone.
When the smart key is in contact with or covered
by a metallic object.
When another person is operating a wireless
remote control function on another vehicle near
your vehicle.
 If you do not drive your vehicle, store the smart key,
keeping it at least 5 m (15 ft.) away from the vehicle.
Alarms and warning messages
Your Lexus is equipped with alarms inside and outside, as
well as warning messages in the multiinformation
display, that remind you if there is a problem involving the
smart key system.
Cases which are expected to happen frequently are
shown in the illustrations and the other cases are
described in the table. If an alarm or warning message
comes on, check to see what the problem is referring to
the illustrations and table, and take the appropriate
measure.