2006 Lexus GS430 engine

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To raise the sunshade again, perform any of the following
operations:

Shift the selector lever into the “P” position.
 Push the switch again.
 Move the selector lever out of “R” position and drive your
vehicle over 15 km/h (9 mph).
Retained accessory power: Even after the engine switch is
turned off, the sunshade can be operated for about 60
seconds.
CAUTION
 Do not touch the brackets fastening the shade to
avoid injuring your fingers or hands.
 Do not put your fingers in the shade groove while the
shade is operating to avoid getting them caught or
injured by the runner.
 To reduce the chance of injury in case of an accident
or a sudden stop, keep the switch box closed when
not in use while driving.
NOTICE
To prevent the vehicle battery from being discharged,
always operate the shade while the engine is running.
 Observe the following to avoid damage and/or
malfunction:
Do not overload the shade motor and other parts
(for instance by pushing down on the sunshade
bracket while it is opening).
Do not place anything where it may hinder the
opening/closing of the shade.
Do not affix anything to the shade.
Clean the shade groove if there is any foreign
matter or dust on it.
Do not operate the rear electric sunshade
repeatedly for a long time as its motor may
overheat.

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The fuel filler door opener switch is located in the switch box.
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1. Push the button to use the switch box and then push
the fuel filler door opener switch.
After operation, be sure to close the switch box to its original
position.
When refueling, turn off the engine.
CAUTION

Do not smoke, cause sparks or allow open flames
when refuelling. The fumes are flammable.
 When opening the cap, do not remove the cap
quickly. In hot weather, fuel under pressure could
cause injury by spraying out of the filler neck if the
cap is suddenly removed.
 To reduce the chance of injury in case of an accident
or a sudden stop, keep the switch box closed when
not in use while driving.

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MOON ROOF
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 1Open 2Close
To slide open the moon roof, push the “OPEN” button for
about 1 second. The moon roof will open and stop
partway 40 mm (1.6 in.) from the fully opened position.
When you push the switch once again, the moon roof will
fully open. To stop partway, push the “OPEN”, “CLOSE”,
“UP” or “DOWN” button briefly.
As driving with the moon roof opened fully will cause wind
throbs, we recommend you to drive with the moon roof partway
40 mm (1.6 in.) from the fully opened position.
The sun shade can be opened or closed manually. However,
if you open the moon roof, the sun shade will be opened with
the moon roof. To close the moon roof, push the “CLOSE” button for
about 1 second. The moon roof will fully close. To stop
partway, push the “OPEN”, “CLOSE”, “UP” or “DOWN”
button briefly.
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Tilt up 2Lower
To tilt up the moon roof, push the “UP” button for about
1 second. The moon roof will fully tilt up. To stop partway,
push the “UP”, “DOWN”, “O PEN” or “CLOSE” button
briefly.
To lower the moon roof, push the “DOWN” button for
about 1 second. The moon roof will be fully lowered. To
stop partway, push the “UP”, “DOWN”, “OPEN” or
“CLOSE” button briefly.
To operate the moon roof, the engine switch must be selected
in “IG− ON” mode.

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If the moon roof is left open when you turn the engine switch
to “OFF” mode and open the driver’s door, a buzzer will remind
you to close the moon roof.
Retained accessory power operation:
Even if the engine
switch is off, the moon roof can be operated until any of the
doors is opened (or for about 45 seconds).
Operating the moon roof from outside the
vehicle
The moon roof can be closed or opened using a mechanical
key.*
NOTE:
*This feature can be deactivated, or sliding open or tilting up
can be selected.
Ask your Lexus dealer for details.
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Insert the mechanical key into the key hole on the driver’s
door.
To close the moon roof: Turn the key in the locking direction
and hold it.
After the door is locked, the moon roof begins to close. To stop
in the middle, return the key.

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134To open the moon roof:
Turn the key in the unlocking
direction and hold it.
After the door is unlocked, the moon roof begins to open. To
stop in the middle, return the key.
Jam protection function
If something gets caught into the roof opening during closing
operation, the moon roof stops and is open.
If the moon roof receives a strong impact, this function may
work even if nothing is caught.
If the battery is disconnected or run down
The moon roof may not operate automatically and the jam
protection function will not function correctly after you
reconnect, replace or recharge the battery. In any of these
cases, you should normalize the moon roof.
To normalize the moon roof, push and hold the “UP” button until
the moon roof tilts all the way up and then down a little
automatically.
Make sure the moon roof opens and closes automatically. If
the moon roof cannot be operated properly, have it checked by
your Lexus dealer.
CAUTION
To avoid serious personal injury, you must do the
following.
 While the vehicle is moving, always keep the heads,
hands and o ther parts of the bodies of all occupants
away from the roof opening. Otherwise, they could
be seriously injured if the vehicle stops suddenly or
if the vehicle is involved in an accident.
 Before you close the moon roof, always make sure
there is nobody around the moon roof. You must also
make sure nobody places his or her head, hands and
other parts of the body in the roof opening. If
someone’s neck, head or hands get caught in the
closing roof, it could result in death or serious injury.
When anyone closes the moon roof, first make sure
it is safe to do so.
 Be sure to turn the engine switch to “OFF” mode
when you leave your vehicle.
 Never leave anyone (particularly a small child) alone
in your vehicle, especially when the engine switch is
on. Otherwise, he/she could use the moon roof
switches and get trapped in the roof opening.
Unattended persons (particularly a small child) can
be involved in a serious accident.
 Never sit on top of the vehicle around the roof
opening.

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16G017
This indicator comes on when the engine switch is
selected in “IGON” mode. It goes off after about 6
seconds. This means the seat belt pretensioners are
operating properly.
This warning light system monitors the airbag sensor
assembly, front airbag sensors, side and curtain shield airbag
sensor assemblies, curtain shield airbag sensor assemblies,
driver’s seat position sensor, driver’s seat belt buckle switch,
occupant detection sensor, front passenger’s seat belt buckle
switch, seat belt pretensioner assemblies, inflators, warning
light, interconnecting wiring and power sources. (For details,
see “Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers” on
page 72.)If any of the following conditions occurs, this indicates a
malfunction of the airbags or seat belt pretensioners. Contact
your Lexus dealer as soon as possible.

When the engine switch is selected in “IG−ON” mode, the
light does not come on or remains on for more than 6
seconds.
 The light comes on while driving.
 If any seat belt does not retract or cannot be pulled out due
to a malfunction or activation of the relevant seat belt
pretensioner.
 The seat belt pretensioner assembly or surrounding area
has been damaged.

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16G017
This indicator comes on when the engine switch is
selected in “IGON” mode. It goes off after about 6
seconds. This means the SRS front airbags are operating
properly.
This warning light system monitors the airbag sensor
assembly, front airbag sensors, side and curtain shield airbag
sensor assemblies, curtain shield airbag sensor assemblies,
driver’s seat position sensor, driver’s seat belt buckle switch,
occupant detection sensor, front passenger’s seat belt buckle
switch, seat belt pretensioner assemblies, inflators, warning
light, interconnecting wiring and power sources. (For details,
see “Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers” on
page 72.)If any of the following conditions occurs, this indicates a
malfunction of the airbags or seat belt pretensioners. Contact
your Lexus dealer as soon as possible.

When the engine switch is selected in “IG−ON” mode, the
light does not come on or remains on for more than 6
seconds.
 The light comes on while driving.

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16G017
The indicator comes on when the engine switch is
selected in “IGON” mode. It goes off after about 6
seconds. This means the SRS side airbags and curtain
shield airbags are operating properly.
This warning light system monitors the airbag sensor
assembly, front airbag sensors, side and curtain shield airbag
sensor assemblies, curtain shield airbag sensor assemblies,
driver’s seat position sensor, driver’s seat belt buckle switch,
occupant detection sensor, front passenger’s seat belt buckle
switch, seat belt pretensioner assemblies, inflators, warning
light, interconnecting wiring and power sources. (For details,
see “Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers” on
page 72.)If any of the following conditions occurs, this indicates a
malfunction of the airbags or seat belt pretensioners. Contact
your Lexus dealer as soon as possible.

When the engine switch is selected in “IG−ON” mode, the
light does not come on or remains on for more than 6
seconds.
 The light comes on while driving.