2006 Lexus GS430 steering

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TILT AND TELESCOPIC STEERINGCOLUMN
Adjustment of steering column tilt
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To adjust the tilt of the steering column, push the control
switch upward or downward to set it to the desired
position.
CAUTION
Do not adjust the steering column while the vehicle is
moving. Doing so may cause the driver to mishandle
the vehicle and an accident may occur resulting in death
or serious injuries.
Adjustment of telescopic steering column
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To adjust the steering column length, push the control
switch forward or backward to set the steering wheel to
the desired position.
CAUTION
Do not adjust the steering column while the vehicle is
moving. Doing so may cause the driver to mishandle
the vehicle and an accident may occur resulting in death
or serious injuries.

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Automatic tilt away*
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When the engine switch is off, the steering column moves
forward away from the driver and also tilts up for easy exit
and entry.
When you turn on the engine switch, the steering column
returns to the previously set position.
NOTE:
*This feature can be deactivated.
Ask your Lexus dealer for details.
OUTSIDE REAR VIEW MIRRORS
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Adjust the mirror so that you can just see the side of your
vehicle in the mirror.
Be careful when judging the size or distance of any object seen
in the outside rear view mirror on the passenger’s side
because it is a convex mirror. Any object seen in a convex
mirror will look smaller and farther away than if seen in a normal
flat mirror.
When the inside rear view mirror darkens in ”AUTO” mode, the
outside rear view mirrors also darken to reduce the reflection
of the headlights of the following vehicle. For details, see
”Inside rear view mirror” on page 209.
When you push the rear window and outside rear view mirror
defogger switch, the heater panels in the outside rear view
mirrors will quickly clear the mirror surface. (See “Rear window
and outside rear view mirror defogger switch” on page 56.)

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CAUTION
Do not adjust the mirror while the vehicle is moving.
Doing so may cause the driver to mishandle the
vehicle and an accident may occur resulting in death
or serious injuries.
 Since the mirror surfaces can get hot, do not touch
them when the rear window and outside rear view
mirror defogger switch is on.
Power rear view mirror control
The power rear view mirror control switch is located in the
switch box.
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Master switch 2Control switch
Push the button to use the switch box. Push “L” (left
mirror) or “R” (right mirror) on the master switch and then
push the control switch on the desired side.
The indicator light of the switch you selected comes on when
you push “L” or “R”.
When you move the selector lever to “R” position with “L” or “\
R”
switch on, the rear view mirrors will be automatically adjusted
down to help backing up.
While the indicator light is on, the mirror can be adjusted.
When you push the same side again, the light goes out and the
mirror cannot be adjusted. After adjustment, be sure to close
the switch box to its original position.
The power rear view mirrors can be adjusted when the engine

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switch is in “ACC” or “IG−
ON” mode.
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.
NOTICE
If ice should jam the mirror, do not operate the control
or scrape the mirror face. Use a spray deicer to free the
mirror.
Folding rear view mirrors
The power rear view mirror folding switch is located in the
switch box.
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Push the button to use the switch box and then push the
folding switch.
The rear view mirrors are folded backward. When you push
the switch again, the mirrors will be extended to their original
position. After adjustment, be sure to close the switch box to
its original position.
The engine switch must be selected in “ACC” or “IG −ON”
mode.
The rear view mirrors can be folded backward for parking in
compact areas.

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CAUTION
To avoid personal injury and any mirror malfunction,
do not touch the mirror while it is moving.
 Do not drive with the mirrors folded backward. Both
the driver and passenger side rear view mirrors must
be extended and properly adjusted before driving.
 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.
Outer foot lights
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The outer foot lights illuminate the ground near the doors
for about 15 seconds to ensure safe footing for the driver
and passengers who are about to get in the vehicle.*
The outer foot lights come on in the following conditions:
You are getting closer to the vehicle carrying an electronic
key and you enter the effective range of the entry function
(about 1 m (3 ft) from each outside door handle).
 The doors are unlocked with the wireless remote control.
 The doors are unlocked with the power door lock switch on
the driver’s side.

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The outer foot lights go off 15 seconds after the lights come on
or when:

Pushing the lock switch on the outside door handle with an
electronic key in possession,
 the doors are locked with th e wireless remote control
function,
 the doors are locked by inserting a mechanical key into the
door keyhole,
 the doors are locked with the power door lock switch on the
driver’s side, or
 the selector lever is moved out of “P” position when the
engine switch is on.
NOTE:
* The outer foot lights illuminating time can be changed.
Ask your Lexus dealer for details.
INSIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR
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Adjust the mirror so that you can just see the rear of your
vehicle in the mirror.
Pushing the “AUTO” button changes the mode between
”AUTO” and ”DAY”.
The indicator comes on when the ”AUTO” mode is selected.
”DAY” mode: The mirror surface is normal.
”AUTO” mode: If the mirror detects light from the
headlights of the vehicle behind you, the mirror surface
darkens slightly to reduce the reflected light.
When the inside rear view mirror surface changes, the outside
rear view mirror surfaces will also become darker.
When the engine switch is selected in “IG −ON” mode, the
inside rear view mirror always turns on in the ”AUTO” mode.

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longer for the mirror to darken in response to the detection of
headlights.
CAUTION
Do not adjust the mirror while the vehicle is moving.
Doing so may cause the
driver to mishandle the vehicle
and an accident may occur resulting in death or serious
injuries.
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To ensure correct functioning of antiglare mirror sensors
located on both sides of the mirror, do not touch or cover
the sensors with your finger or a piece of cloth, etc.
Compass
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The compass indicates the direction in which the vehicle
is heading. The illustration shown above indicates the
vehicle is heading north.
Displays
Directions
N
NE E
SE S
SW W
NWNorth
Northeast East
Southeast South
Southwest West
Northwest

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Pushing the “AUTO” button for longer than 3 seconds
turns on or off the compass display.
The compass may not show the correct direction in the
following conditions:

The vehicle is stopped immediately after turning.
The compass does not adjust while the vehicle is stopped.
 The engine switch is turned off immediately after turning.
 The vehicle is on an inclined surface.
 The vehicle is in a place where the earth’s magnetic field is
subject to interference by artificial magnetic fields
(underground parking, under a steel tower, between
buildings, roof parking, near a crossing, near a large
vehicle, etc.).
 The vehicle is magnetized. (There is a magnet or a metal
object near the inside rear view mirror.)
 The battery has been disconnected.
 Any door is open.
If the deviation is small, the compass works to calibrate the
direction automatically while the vehicle is in motion.
For obtaining additional precision or for complete calibrating,
see “CALIBRATING THE COMPASS” below.
NOTICE
Do not put magnets or a metal object near the inside rear
view mirror. Doing this may cause malfunction of the
compass sensor.
CALIBRATING THE COMPASS (deviation calibration)
The direction display on the compass deviates from the true
direction determined by the earth’s magnetic field. The
amount of deviation varies according to the geographic
position of the vehicle.
To adjust for this deviation, stop the vehicle and push the
“AUTO” button for longer than about 6 seconds until the zone
number (1 −15) appears on the display. Then push the button
again, referring to the following map to select the number of the
zone where the vehicle is.