2006 Lexus GS430 Scheduled Maintenance Guide / LEXUS 2006 GS430/GS300 FROM JAN. 2005 PROD. OWNER'S MANUAL (OM30649U)

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(b) Graphic information
The following graphic information is shown on the
display.
Lexus park assist system display (if equipped)
 Dynamic radar cruise control display (if equipped)
See page 365 for Lexus park assist system and page 395 for
dynamic radar cruise control.
If you push the Lexus park assist system switch or turn the
engine switch on with the main switch of the Lexus park assist
system on, the Lexus park assist system screen appears for
2 seconds and then the multi −information display returns to the
previous screen.
When you push the main switch of the dynamic radar cruise
control, the dynamic radar cruise control screen appears.
When you push the “DISP” switch with the radar cruise control
screen on the display, the screen changes to cruise
information display.
(c) Warning messages
The following warning messages are shown on the
multiinformation display.
 Open Door Warning
G13041

G13006
G13042

G13043
Hood Open Warning
G13008

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Trunk Open Warning
G13007
When any door, hood or trunk is open with the engine
switch in “IGON” mode, a message appears to let you
know which door, the hood or trunk is open. If you
continue driving in this condition, the master warning
light flashes and a warning tone sounds when the vehicle
speed exceeds 5 km/h (3 mph).
If any of the above warning messages appears, stop your
vehicle and close the door, hood or trunk securely.
 Moon Roof Warning
G13013
If the driver’s door is opened with the engine switch
turned off and the moon roof opened, the master warning
light flashes, a warning tone sounds and the above
message appears.
When you leave your vehicle, be sure to close the moon roof.
Parking Brake Release Warning
G13009
If you start driving with the parking brake applied, the
master warning light flashes, a warning tone sounds and
the above message appears when the vehicle speed
exceeds 5 km/h (3 mph).
If the above warning message appears, stop your vehicle and
release the parking brake.
 Headlight Leveling System Failure Warning
G13010
If there is a problem in the automatic headlight leveling
system, the master warning light comes on, a warning
tone sounds and the above message appears.
If the above warning message appears, have your vehicle
checked by your Lexus dealer as soon as possible.

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Rear Lights System Failure Warning
G13011
If there is a problem in the rear lights system (tail lights,
license plate light, stop lights, rear side marker light, high
mounted stoplight), the master warning light comes on, a
warning tone sounds and the above message appears.
If the above warning message appears, have your vehicle
checked by your Lexus dealer as soon as possible.
 Low Washer Fluid Warning
G13020
When the fluid level in the tank becomes very low, the
master warning light flashes, a warning tone sounds and
the above message appears.
Fill the tank as soon as possible.
 Low Engine Oil Pressure Warning
G13012
When the engine oil pressure becomes too low, the
master warning light flashes, a warning tone sounds and
the above message appears.
If this message appears while you are driving, pull off the road
to a safe place and stop the engine immediately. Call a Lexus
dealer or qualified repair shop for assistance.
The message may appear when the oil level is extremely low.
It is not designed to indicate low oil level, and the oil level must
be checked using the oil level dipstick.
NOTICE
Do not drive the vehicle while this warning message is
displayed even for one block. It may ruin the engine.

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Low Engine Oil Level Warning
G13022
When the engine oil level is too low, the master warning
light comes on, a warning tone sounds, and the above
message appears.
Add oil as soon as possible. (For instructions, see “Checking
the engine oil level” on page 522.)
While driving on steep inclines or rough roads which causes
the vehicle to substantially sway or on curves, this message
may appear due to the movement of engine oil in the engine.
In normal conditions, due to engine oil consumption, this
message may a ppear earlier than the specified service interval
of the scheduled maintenance. This is because the engine oil
is consumed to the low level within the scheduled maintenance
interval and does not indicate a problem. (For detailed
information, see “Facts about engine oil consumption” on page
520.)
NOTICE
Continued engine operation with low engine oil will
damage the engine.
 Engine Oil Maintenance Reset Warning (U.S.A.
only)
G13033
This message indicates that the engine oil maintenance
data has been reset. After replacing the engine oil, be sure
to reset the maintenance data.
To reset the data, perform the following operations:
1. Push the “ODO TRIP” switch in the switch box to
change the display to blank.
2. Turn the engine switch off.
3. Turn the engine switch on with the trip meter “RESET”
switch held down.
4. Keep pushing the “RESET” switch for longer than 7
seconds after the engine switch is turned on.
After the above operation, the master warning light comes
on, a warning tone sounds and the above message
appears to inform you that the engine oil maintenance
data has been reset.

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Engine Oil Replacement Reminder (U.S.A. only)
G13035
If the driving range exceeds 4,500 miles after the engine
oil maintenance data is reset, the master warning light
comes on, a warning tone sounds and the above message
appears for about 15 seconds when you select the engine
switch in “IGON” mode.
This message indicates that the engine oil should be replaced
soon. If the message appears, it is recommended to inspect
the engine oil with the engine switch off. For details about
inspection, see “Checking the engine oil level” on page 522.
If the engine oil level is low, engine oil should be replaced.
Have it replaced at your Lexus dealer.
After the engine oil replacement, reset the engine oil
maintenance data and make sure the “OIL MAINT RESET”
appears on the display.
NOTICE
The warning message on the display is based on the
driving range after the engine oil maintenance data
reset. This is not based on the monitoring of dirty
condition of the engine oil.
 Engine Oil Replacement Warning (U.S.A. only)
G13034
If the driving range exceeds 5,000 miles after the engine
oil maintenance data is reset, the master warning light
comes on, a warning tone sounds and the above message
appears.
This message indicates that the engine oil should be replaced
as soon as possible. If the message appears, it is
recommended to inspect the engine oil with the ignition off. For
details about inspection, see “Checking the engine oil level” on
page 522.
If the engine oil level is low, engine oil should be replaced.
Have it replaced at your Lexus dealer.
After the engine oil replacement, reset the engine oil
maintenance data and make sure the “OIL MAINT RESET”
appears on the display.
NOTICE
The warning message on the display is based on the
driving range after the engine oil maintenance data
reset. This is not based on the monitoring of dirty
condition of the engine oil.

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Electronic Brake System Failure Warning
G13100

G13028
GS430 GS300
If the above message appears and the brake system
warning light (yellow) comes on, the following systems do
not operate. (GS430 only—In some cases, the
multiinformation display shows either “CHECK VSC” or
“CHECK ECB” only.)
 Traction control system
 Vehicle stability control system
 Hill− start assist control system
If the above message appears and the brake system
warning light (yellow) and “ABS” warning light come on,
the following systems do not operate. (GS430 only—In
some cases, the multiinformation display shows either
“CHECK VSC” or “CHECK ECB” only.)
 Anti− lock brake system
 Brake assist system
Although it is no problem to continue driving, have your vehicle
checked by your Lexus dealer as soon as possible.
 Variable Gear Ratio Steering System Warning
(GS430 only)
G13027
If there is a problem in the variable gear ratio steering
system, the master warning light comes on and the above
message appears.
If this message appears, the system does not work. Although
it is no problem to continue driving, have your vehicle checked
by your Lexus dealer as soon as possible.
 FourWheel Drive System Warning (Fourwheel
drive models only)
G13021
If there is a problem in the fourwheel drive system, the
master warning light comes on, a warning tone sounds
and the above message appears.
If the above warning message appears, have your vehicle
checked by your Lexus dealer as soon as possible.

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Tire Pressure Warning
G13025
When the low tire inflation pressure is detected while
driving, the low tire pressure warning light and master
warning light come on, and the above message appears.
If the above message appears, adjust the tire inflation pressure
to the specified level as soon as possible. Push the tire
pressure warning system reset switch for a few seconds and
make sure the warning message goes off. If the message still
remains on, have your vehicle checked by your Lexus dealer
as soon as possible.
G13024
This message indicates the tire pressure warning system is
initialized. After replacing the tires or wheels, adjust all 4 tires
to specified tire inflation pressure and initialize the tire pressure
warning system. To initialize the system, start the engine and
push the tire pressure warning system reset switch for longer
than 3 seconds with the vehicle stopped. The above message
appears.
G13026
If there is a problem electrically in the tire pressure
warning system, the low tire pressure warning light and
master warning light blink and the above message
appears.
Although it is no problem to continue driving with the above
message on the display, have your vehicle checked by your
Lexus dealer as soon as possible.

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Electronic Key System Warning
G13014
In the following cases, the master warning light flashes, a
warning tone sounds and the above message appears.
 An electronic key is not detected in the vehicle when you
push the engine switch. In this case, the above message
appears for 8 seconds.
 An electronic key is not detected in the vehicle because
someone has taken an electronic key outside of the vehicle
without turning the engine switch off. At this time, the
electronic key sounds an alarm. The above message turns
off if you turn the engine switch off or the entry function
detects an electronic key in the vehicle.
In addition to either of the above conditions, if you get out from
the vehicle, having an electronic key when the engine switch
is selected in “IG −ON” mode and the selector lever is in a
position other than “P”, “SHIFT TO P RANGE” and “KEY IS
NOT DETECTED” appear alternately.
G13015
If you get out from the vehicle, having an electronic key
when the engine switch is selected in “IGON” mode and
the selector lever is in a position other than “P”, the
master warning light flashes, a beep sounds inside the
vehicle and the above message appears. When you shift
the selector lever to the “P” position or start driving, the
beeping stops sounding, the above message turns off.
In addition to the above condition, if the entry function does not
detect an electronic key in the vehicle, “SHIFT TO P RANGE”
and “KEY IS NOT DETECTED” appear alternately.
G13016
If the entry function determines that the battery voltage is
low (2V to 3V) when the engine switch is turned off more
than 20 minutes after turned on, the master warning light
flashes, a warning tone sounds and the above message
appears.
If the above message appears, the battery needs to be
replaced. Although you can replace the battery referring to
“Replacing the battery ” on page 33 , we recommend you have
it replaced by your Lexus dealer as it is easy to be scratched.