2006 Lexus GS430 light

STEERING WHEEL AND MIRRORS
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VANITY MIRRORS
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To use the vanity mirror, swing the sun visor down and
slide the cover.
The vanity light comes on when you slide the cover. However
if the sun visor is not hooked securely, the light may not come
on.
NOTICE
To prevent the battery from being discharged, do not
leave the cover open for a long time while the engine is
stopped.

TOUCH SCREEN
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Initial screen
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When you select the engine switch in “ACC” or “IG −ON” mode,
the initial screen appears and the system begins operating.
After a few seconds, the initial screen disappears.
CAUTION
When the vehicle is stopped with the engine running,
always apply the parking brake for safety.
Touch switch operation
This system is operated mainly by the switches on the screen.
To prevent damage to the screen, lightly touch switches on the
screen with your finger. When you touch a switch on the
screen, a beep sounds.
Do not use objects other than your finger to touch the screen.
INFORMATION
 If the system does not respond to a touch of a switch,
move your finger away from the screen and then
touch it again.
 You cannot operate dimmed switches.
 Wipe off fingerprints on the surface of the display
using a glass cleaning cloth.
 The displayed image may become darker and moving
images may be slightly distorted when the display is
cold.

TOUCH SCREEN
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Consumption
The consumption is calculated and displayed based on
the driving distance and the fuel consumption for 2
seconds with engine running.
The value is updated every 0.5 seconds.
If you are driving at low speeds just before stopping, the
accurate figure may not be shown.
After Refueling
The consumption after refueling is calculated and
displayed based on the total driving distance and the total
fuel consumption after refueling.
The value is updated every 10 seconds.
When refueling, be sure to stop your vehicle and turn the
engine switch off. Cruising Range
How far you can drive with the remaining fuel is
displayed.
Even though the display indicates sufficient miles to run, if the
fuel level on the fuel gauge approaches “E” or the low fuel level
warning light comes on, fill the fuel tank as soon as possible.
INFORMATION
 When you first start driving your new vehicle, the
correct cruising range may not be shown. One or
more refills of 10 gallons or more may be required for
the system to set its calibration.
 The cruising range displayed is calculated based on
past fuel consumption and may vary according to
your driving style and road condition.

TOUCH SCREEN
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Depending on the position of the headlight switch, the
screen changes to either day mode or night mode.
To display the screen in the day mode even with the headlight
switch on, touch “DAY MODE” on the adjustment screen for
brightness and contrast control.
However, if the instrument panel light control switch is turned
fully to the right, mode switching cannot be done. It remains in
the day mode. In this case, “DAY MODE” is not shown on the
screen.
If the screen is set in the day mode with the headlight switch
turned on, this condition is memorized in the system even with
the engine turned off.
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Color and tone adjustment
You can adjust the color and the tone while the DVD video and
video CD are being played.
COLOR “RED”: Strengthens the red color of the screen.
COLOR “GREEN”: Strengthens the green color of the screen.
TONE “+”: Strengthens the tone of the screen.
TONE “–”: Weakens the tone of the screen.

AIR CONDITIONING
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(a) Climate control
SETTING OPERATION automatic control
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1. Push the “AUTO” button.
An indicator light will illuminate to show that the automatic
operation mode has been selected.
Air flow quantity, switching of the diffusers, on−off of the air
conditioning, and switching of the air intake between
RECIRCULATED AIR and OUTSIDE AIR are automatically
adjusted. The operation status is shown by each indicator.
When one of the manual control buttons is depressed while
operating in automatic mode, the mode relevant to the
depressed button is set. Other conditions continue to be
adjusted automatically.
Push the ”OFF” button to turn the air conditioning off.
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2. Use the “TEMP” or ”PASSENGER TEMP” buttons to set
the desired vehicle interior temperature.
The “TEMP” or “PASSENGER TEMP” (“
”, “”) buttons are
used to set the desired interior temperature. The interior
temperature will be controlled on the driver and passenger side
simultaneously or individually.
To increase the interior temperature, push the “
” button, to
decrease it, push the “” button.
If quick heating or cooling is desired—
“MAX COLD” appears when you hold “
” until maximum
cooling, and “MAX HOT” appears when you hold “” until
maximum heating.
“TEMP” buttons—Changes the temperature on the driver
and passenger sides simultaneously or the driver side only.
“PASSENGER TEMP” buttons—Changes the temperature
settings separate from the driver side.

AIR CONDITIONING
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“DUAL” switch—
This switch is used to set the temperatures independently for
the driver’s seat and front passenger seat.
Touching the switch changes from the independent mode to
the linked mode.

Independent mode: Temperatures can be set
independently for the driver’s seat and front passenger’s
seat. The indicator light will come on to show that the
independent mode has been selected.
 Linked mode: The same temperature is set for the driver’s
seat and front passenger’s seat. The indicator light will turn
off to show that the simultaneous temperature setting mode
has been selected.
When the temperature for the front passenger’s seat is
changed in linked mode, the mode is changed automatically to
independent mode.
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Driver side setting
Passenger side setting
Mixed setting

AIR CONDITIONING
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If manual switching of air intake is desired—
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Each time you push the air intake control button, the mode
changes in order from the RECIRCULATED AIR mode to
AUTOMATIC mode to OUTSIDE AIR mode, then back to the
RECIRCULATED
AIR mode. Each indicator light shows which
mode is now selected.
1 RECIRCULATED AIR mode— If quick circulation of
cooled air is desired, select this mode.
2 EXHAUST GAS AUTOMATIC mode—If the outside air
contains harmful substances like exhaust gas (i.e., when
the vehicle running just in front of your vehicle accelerates
rapidly), the system changes automatically from the
OUTSIDE AIR mode (with indicators
2
and 3 on) to
the RECIRCULATED AIR mode (with indicators 1
and 2 on).
3 OUTSIDE AIR mode—The system will take fresh outside
air into the vehicle. Turning off the air conditioning manually will cancel the
EXHAUST
GAS AUTOMATIC mode. If you select the “AUTO”
mode during fan operating, the air conditioning turns on and
the EXHAUST GAS AUTOMATIC mode will operate.
For normal use, it is best to keep the air intake control button
set to OUTSIDE AIR mode. If recirculated air is used during
heating, the windows will fog up more easily.

AIR CONDITIONING
262To change the sensitivity of the sensor switching between
the RECIRCULATED AIR and OUTSIDE AIR in the
AUTOMATIC mode, push the air intake control button and
hold it for a few seconds. The display changes to the one
illustrated below.
The sensitivity of the sensor can be adjusted only while the
vehicle has been stopped.
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The sensitivity of the switches is set to be higher toward “HI”
and lower toward “LO”.
Touch the desired switch on the screen.
When
you push any button except the air intake control button,
the above screen goes off. If manual onoff of the air conditioning is desired—
Touch
the ”A/C” switch to turn the air conditioning on and touch
it again to turn the air conditioning off. If you turn off the air
conditioning manually, the EXHAUST GAS AUTOMATIC
mode will be cancelled.
If the outside temperature is lowered down to around 0 C
(32 F), the air conditioning will turn off automatically. At this
time, the indicator on the A/C switch is off and the EXHAUST
GAS AUTOMATIC indicator light remains on. However, the
EXHAUST GAS AUTOMA TIC mode does not operate. When
the air conditioning turns on as with the raised temperature, the
EXHAUST GAS AUTOMATIC mode resumes.
If the system is used for ventilation, heating in dry weather or
removing frost or exterior fog on the windshield, turn the air
conditioning off once it is no longer required. This will improve
fuel economy. The air conditioning can be used for year −round
automatic temperature control including cooling and
dehumidifying operation.
If the air conditioning compressor does not operate, the
indicator of the ”A/C” switch will blink. If the indicator of the
”A/C” switch blinks even when the ”A/C” switch is touched
again, have the compressor checked by your nearest Lexus
dealer.