2006 Lexus GS430 display

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Electronic Brake System Failure Warning
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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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Radar Cruise Control Warning
G13073
If the system cannot easily measure the
vehicletovehicle distance because of a dirty millimeter
wave radar sensor or grille cover while the dynamic radar
cruise control is on, the master warning light comes on
and the “CRUISE” indicator light flashes. At this time a
warning tone sounds and the above message appears.
If this message appears, clean the sensor and grille cover with
a soft cloth and try setting the preset speed again. If the dirt
is removed without cleaning, the system will automatically
enter the “RADAR READY” mode. If the system does not enter
the “RADAR READY” mode even after cleaning or the
message remains on the display, the system might be
malfunctioning. Although it is no problem to continue driving,
contact your Lexus dealer.
G13074
If the system cannot easily measure the
vehicletovehicle distance because of the following
conditions while the dynamic radar cruise control is on,
the master warning light comes on, the “CRUISE”
indicator light flashes. At this time a warning tone sounds
and the above message appears.
 The driving pattern selector switch is set to the snow
position mode.
 It is determined that it is difficult to make a measurement
because of bad weather (such as extremely hot weather)
 The wipers are operated at high speed with the wiper lever
in the “AUTO” position
In the following cases, the dynamic radar cruise control
switches to the “RADAR READY” mode:
 The driving pattern selector switch is changed to the normal
or power position.
 The wipers are stopped or are switched to low speed or
intermittent operation. (Including intermittent and stopped
wipers in the “AUTO” position)

GAUGES, METERS AND SERVICE REMINDER INDICATORS
94In the above conditions, press the control lever upward in the
“+ RES” direction and release it. The dynamic radar cruise
control will be restored, however, even after the weather
clears, if the setting operation cannot be performed or if the
warning message still appears, the system might have
malfunctioned. Although it is no problem to continue driving,
contact your Lexus dealer.
G13075
If the system malfunction is detected when dynamic radar
cruise control is in the “RADAR READY” mode or
operating, the master warning light comes on and the
“CRUISE” indicator light flashes. At this time a warning
tone sounds and the above message appears.
If this message appears, stop your vehicle in
a safe place, turn
the engine switch off, and then restart it to reset the system.
If the setting still cannot be made or the same message
appears again, the system might have malfunctioned.
Although it is no problem to continue driving, contact your
Lexus dealer.
NOTICE
While you are cruising with the dynamic radar cruise
control on, if the master warning light comes on, the
“CRUISE” indicator light flashes, “CHECK CRUISE
SYSTEM” appears on the multiinformation display and
the warning tone sounds, turn the engine switch off and
then on again. If the function is cancelled again after
setting or if settings cannot be made, the dynamic radar
cruise control system may be malfunctioning.
Although it is no problem to continue driving, have your
vehicle checked by your Lexus dealer.

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INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTCONTROL
The brightness of the instrument panel lights is
automatically adjusted at the maximum when the engine
switch is turned on.
Using the light control switch, you can also adjust the
brightness as you like. Perform the following operation.
Instrument panel control switches are located in the switch
box.
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Light control switch
Push the button to use the switch box. And push the light
control switch upward to increase brightness and
downward to decrease it. However, if the brightness is automatically adjusted at the
maximum, pushing the switch cannot change the brightness.
And this switch cannot adjust the brightness of the outside
temperature
display and clock on the instrument panel as well
as the touch screen.
Pushing the “MAX” switch will turn the brightness of all
indicators on the instrument panel at the maximum. The
intensity of the instrument panel lights will not be reduced when
the headlight switch is on with the brightness adjusted at the
maximum using the “MAX” switch.
When the light control switch is turned to minimum, the foot
lights and inside door handle lights will turn off.
After operation, be sure to close the switch box to its original
position.
CAUTION
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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INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
Interior equipment
Sun visors98
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Interior lights 98
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Personal lights 99
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Illuminated entry system 100
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Luggage compartment lights 103
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Clock 103
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Outside temperature display 106
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Cigarette lighter and ashtray 107
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Power outlet 108
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Rear console box 109
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Glove box 11 0
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Garage door opener 111
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Cupholders 11 5
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Coin boxes 11 6
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Overhead console box 11 7
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Door pockets 11 8
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Trunk storage extension 11 9
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Floor mat 11 9
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Rear electric sunshade 120
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Tie −down hooks 122
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First−aid kit holder 122
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G14054
1. Push the “INFO” button to display the setting screen.
G14055
2. Touch the “Adjust Clock” switch to display the adjust
clock screen.
When the headlight switch is turned to the first or second click
stop, the brightness of the display will be reduced.
You can brighten the display. To adjust the brightness, see
“Instrument panel light control” on page 96.

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(a) To adjust a clock
G14056
You can adjust the clock manually with “H”, “M” and “:00”\
switches.
“H”: To set the hour
“M”: To set the minute.
“:00”: To adjust the time to the nearest hour.
For example, if the “:00” switch is pressed when the time is
between 9:30
− 9:59 or between 10:01 − 10:29, the time will
change to 10:00.
If the electrical power source has been disconnected from the
clock, the time display will automatically be set to 1:00.
After adjustment, touch “OK”. (b) To set the daylight saving time
G14057
You can set or cancel the daylight saving time.
“ON”:
To set the daylight saving time.
“OFF”: To cancel the daylight saving time.
After setting, touch “OK”.