2006 Lexus GS300 stop start

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ELECTRIC POWER STEERING
SYSTEM
The electric power steering system, using an electric
motor, assists the turning of the steering wheel.
In the following cases, you may feel the steering becomes
heavy. However, the electric power steering system
warning light does not come on. (Because it is not a
malfunction.)
When maneuvering or turning frequently over a long time, the
power steering effect will be reduced to prevent the system
from overheating. Avoid turning the steering wheel, or stop the
vehicle and select the engine switch in “ACC” or “OFF” mode.
The system will become cool in about 10 minutes.
NOTICE
Frequent maneuvering and turning over a long time may
cause damage to the system in which the mechanism
prevents overheating of the electric power steering
system.
When the battery is discharged, check the battery’s condition.
If necessary, recharge or replace the battery. For details, see
“Checking battery condition” on page 571.
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Electric power steering system warning light
The light comes on when the engine switch is selected in
“IG−ON” mode. If the electric power steering system works
properly, the light turns off after a few seconds. If the system
has malfunctions, the light comes on again.
If the following conditions occur, this indicates a
malfunction somewhere in the components monitored by
the warning light system. Contact your Lexus dealer as
soon as possible to service the vehicle.
The light does not come on when the engine switch is
selected in “IG−ON” mode or remains on.
The light stays on while you are driving.

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434If the low tire pressure warning light does not go off or comes
on during driving, it indicates that tire inflation pressure is low.
Make sure there is no flat tire. If the light comes on again even
after tire inflation pressure adjustment, you may have a flat tire.
If there is not adequate air pressure in the tires, the light will not
go off.
The light may turn on due to natural causes such as natural air
leaks or tire inflation pressure changes caused by
temperature. In this case, adjusting the tire inflation pressure
will turn off the light.
The tire pressure warning system is not a substitute for
checking tire inflation pressure.
For details about adjusting the tire inflation pressure, see
“Checking tire inflation pressure” on page 539.
If the low tire pressure warning light comes on, the action you
must take is different depending on the type of tires used.Vehicles with run−flat tires:
Stop your vehicle at a safe place as soon as possible and
check that the tire inflation pressure is as specified on the tire
and loading information label. If the low tire pressure warning
light comes on even after tire inflation pressure adjustment, it
is probable that you have a flat tire. If you cannot verify the tire
inflation pressure soon, go to the nearest Lexus dealer or
authorized tire dealer at the moderate speed and do not ever
exceed 90 km/h (55 mph) and have all your vehicle’s tires
checked and adjusted. And whether there is a flat tire or not
should be also checked at this time. If any tire must be
replaced, see “If you have a flat tire” on page 468.
If your vehicle is equipped with spare tire, the spare is not
equipped with the tire pressure sensor. So, the low tire
pressure warning light remains on even if the spare tire is
mounted.
The light goes off a few minutes after air is put into the deflated
tire.

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CAUTION
If the low tire pressure warning light comes on, take
your vehicle to the nearest Lexus dealer or authorized
tire dealer or gas station as soon as possible, observing
the following instructions:
Decelerate as soon as possible to the most
appropriate speed that conditions permit. Do not
drive over 90 km/h (55 mph).
Avoid abrupt steering wheel maneuvering and
braking. If the vehicle tires deteriorate, you could
lose control of the steering wheel or the brakes,
causing death or serious injury.
The warning system may not activate immediately if
bursts or sudden air leakage should occur.
When the tyre pressure warning system warning light is
lit, one or more of your tyres is significantly
under−inflated. You should stop and check your tyres
as soon as possible, and inflate them to the proper
pressure as indicated on the vehicle’s tyre information
placard. Driving on a significantly under−inflated tire
causes the tyre to overheat and can lead to tyre failure.
Under−inflation also reduces fuel efficiency and tyre
tread life, and may affect the vehicle’s handling and
stopping ability. Each tyre, including the spare, should
be checked monthly when cold and set to the
recommended inflation pressure as specified in the
vehicle placard and owner’s manual.
NOTICE
Do not use liquid sealants for a flat tire as tire
pressure sensors will be damaged.
Take due care not to go over a curb stone and be
careful of the holes in the road because deflated tire
pressure affects tire cushion performance. The
wheels, tires, body, suspension and other
components could be damaged.
Your ground clearance is reduced if the run−flat tire
goes flat so avoid driving over obstacles and drive
slowly on rough, unpaved roads and speed bumps.
Also, do not attempt to go through an automatic car
wash as the vehicle may get caught, resulting in
damage.
When the tires must be replaced, have them replaced
by the nearest Lexus dealer or authorized tire dealer.
The tire pressure sensor will be affected by the
installation or removal of tires.
When the tires must be replaced, replace the
grommets for tire pressure sensors as well.

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436Vehicles with standard tires:
Stop your vehicle at a safe place as soon as possible and
check that the tire inflation pressure is as specified on the tire
and loading information label. If the low tire pressure warning
light comes on even after tire inflation pressure adjustment, it
is probable that you have a flat tire. If the tire goes flat, change
to the spare tire. (See page 469.)
The spare tire is not equipped with the tire pressure sensor.
So, the low tire pressure warning light remains on even if the
spare tire is mounted.
The light goes off a few minutes after air is put into the deflated
tire.
CAUTION
If the low tire pressure warning light comes on, observe
the following instructions:
Decelerate as soon as possible to the most
appropriate speed that conditions permit.
Avoid abrupt steering wheel maneuvering and
braking. If the vehicle tires deteriorate, you could
lose control of the steering wheel or the brakes,
causing death or serious injury.
The warning system may not activate immediately if
bursts or sudden air leakage should occur.
When the tyre pressure warning system warning light is
lit, one or more of your tyres is significantly
under−inflated. You should stop and check your tyres
as soon as possible, and inflate them to the proper
pressure as indicated on the vehicle’s tyre information
placard. Driving on a significantly under−inflated tire
causes the tyre to overheat and can lead to tyre failure.
Under−inflation also reduces fuel efficiency and tyre
tread life, and may affect the vehicle’s handling and
stopping ability. Each tyre, including the spare, should
be checked monthly when cold and set to the
recommended inflation pressure as specified in the
vehicle placard and owner’s manual.

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441 To initialize the system, perform the following:
1. Park the vehicle at a safe place and apply the parking brake.
Stop the engine.
2. Adjust the pressure of all the installed tires to the specified
level. (See “Tires and wheels” on pages 534 and 537.)
3. Start the engine.
4. Push and hold the reset switch until the low tire pressure
warning light blinks three times, and the message
“PRESSURE INITIAL” appears on the multi−information
display.
Do not turn the engine off for about 20 minutes until
initialization is complete.
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When initializing the system, make sure the low tire pressure
warning light blinks three times and the message “PRESSURE
INITIAL” appears on the multi−information display. If the
warning light does not blink three times and the message does
not appear on the multi−information display, initialization failed
and the tire pressure warning system will not function properly.
In this case, initialize the system again.
Do not push the reset switch without adjusting the tire inflation
pressure to the specified level. Otherwise, the low tire
pressure warning light may not come on even if the tire inflation
pressure is low, or it may come on when the tire inflation
pressure is actually normal.
If you push the reset switch while the vehicle is moving,
initialization is not performed.
If the low tire pressure warning light does not blink and the
message does not appear on the multi−information display
when you push and hold the reset switch, have the tire
pressure warning system checked at your Lexus dealer.