2006 Lexus GS430 alarm

KEYS AND DOORS
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UNLOCKING THE TRUNK LID
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When
you keep the button pushed for about 1 second, you
can unlock the trunk lid.* One beep sounds.
This function does not work in either of the following conditions.
 When the engine switch is selected in “ACC” or “IG −ON”
mode.
 When the trunk opener main switch is deactivated.
NOTE:
*The operation method can be changed.
Ask your Lexus dealer for details. SOUNDING AN ALARM*
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When
you push the ”P ANIC” button for about 1 second, an
alarm sounds to deter any person trying to break into or
damage your vehicle.
If you want to stop the alarm, push any button.
This function does not work when the engine switch is selected
in “IG− ON” mode.
NOTE:
*The alarm can be set not to sound.
Ask your Lexus dealer for details.

KEYS AND DOORS
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Locking with rear door childprotector
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 1Unlock 2Lock
Whenever small children are in the vehicle, lock the rear
door so that it does not open by the inside door handle.
To do this, turn the knob to the lock position as shown and
then close the door.
THEFT DETERRENT SYSTEM
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To deter theft of the vehicle, this system is designed to
sound an alarm if any of the doors, trunk or hood is
forcibly unlocked or opened, or the battery terminal is
disconnected and then reconnected while the vehicle is
locked.
The alarm blows the horn intermittently, flashes the headlights,
tail lights, turn signal lights and other exterior lights. When the
interior light switch is in the “DOOR” position, the interior lights
also turn on.
After the alarm is activated, when you unlock any door or the
trunk using a entry function, wireless remote control or
mechanical key, the tail lights turn on for about 2 seconds to
inform you that the system was activated.

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Security indicator light
Setting the system
1. Turn the engine switch off.
The engine immobilizer causes the indicator light to flash.
2. Close and lock all the doors, trunk and hood using entry
function, wireless remote control or a mechanical key.
If you lock them with entry function or wireless remote control,
the turn signal lights flash once and one beep will sound.*
NOTE:
* The turn signal lights can be set not to flash and beep can
be set not to sound.
Ask your Lexus dealer for details.
3. At this time, the system is set.
Cancelling the system
When you unlock any door or trunk using entry function,
wireless remote control or a mechanical key, the system
is cancelled.
If you unlock them with entry function or wireless remote
control, the turn signal lights flash twice and two beeps will
sound.* NOTE:
* The turn signal lights can be set not to flash and beep can
be set not to sound.
Ask your Lexus dealer for details.
Activating the system
The alarm sounds for 60 seconds if any of the following are
operated:
Unlocking any door or trunk without using entry function,
wireless remote control or a mechanical key.
 Opening the hood forcibly.
 Reconnecting the battery.
If any door is unlocked during the alarm sounding, its door is
automatically locked.
To stop the alarm: Use either of the following methods.
 Unlock the door or trunk using entry function, wireless
remote control or a mechanical key.
 Turn the engine switch to “IG− ON” mode.

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Testing the system
1. Open all the windows.
2. Set the system as described above.
The front doors should be locked with entry function, wireless
remote control or a mechanical key. Make sure the indicator
light flashes.
3. Unlock one of the doors from the inside through one of
the opened windows.
The system should activate the alarm.
4. Unlock any of the doors with entry function, the
wireless remote control or a mechanical key to cancel the
system.
5. Repeat this operation for the other doors, trunk and
hood.
When testing the hood, also check that the system is activated
when the battery terminal is disconnected and then
reconnected.
If the system does not work properly, have it checked by your
Lexus dealer.
NOTICE
When disconnecting the battery, be sure to cancel the
theft deterrent system. Otherwise, the system could
activate an alarm and lock the unlocked door(s)
automatically.

GAUGES, METERS AND SERVICE REMINDER INDICATORS
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Electronic Key System Warning
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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.
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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.
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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.

STARTING AND DRIVING
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CAUTION
Do not rely excessively on the vehicle stability
control system. Even if the vehicle stability control
system is operating, you must always drive carefully
and attentively to avoid serious injury. Reckless
driving will result in an accident. If the slip indicator
light blinks, sounding an alarm, special care should
be taken while driving.
 Only use tires of specified size. The size,
manufacturer, brand and tread pattern for all 4 tires
should be the same. If you use the tires other than
specified, or different type or size, the vehicle
stability control system may not function correctly.
When replacing the tires or wheels, contact your
Lexus dealer.
 In situations where the road surface is covered with
ice or snow, your vehicle should be fitted with snow
tires or tire chains.
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Slip indicator light
If the vehicle is going to skid during driving, the slip indicator
light blinks and an alarm sounds intermittently. Special care
should be taken while driving.
GS430—The slip indicator light comes on when the engine
switch is selected in “IG− ON” mode. The light goes off when
the engine is started.
GS300—The slip indicator light comes on for a few seconds
when the engine switch is selected in “IG −ON” mode.
If the indicator light does not come on when the engine switch
is selected in “IG −ON” mode, contact your Lexus dealer.