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

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332(a) When the radio mode is selected
“
” or “ ”
switch: Push this switch for seek tuning or to
select a station.
 Push this switch briefly to select a station that you assigned
to a switch on the audio system.
 Push this switch and hold it until you hear a beep. The radio
will begin seeking up or down for a station, and will stop on
reception.
(b) When the “TAPE” mode is selected
“
” or “ ” switch: Push this switch to fast forward, rewind
the tape or for automatic program selection.
 Push this switch until you hear a beep to fast forward or
rewind the tape. To stop fast forwarding or rewinding, push
the same side on the switch until you hear a beep.
 Push this switch briefly for automatic program selection.
When automatically selecting a program, you can skip up to
9 programs at a time. For details, see page 299 for details.
(c) When the “DISC” mode is selected

“
” or “ ” switch: Use this switch to select a desired track
or disc.
 Push this switch briefly to select a desired track.
 Push and hold this switch until you hear a beep to select a
desired disc.
“
” or “ ”
switch: Use this switch to select a desired track,
disc or chapter.
 Push this switch br iefly to select a desired track or chapter.
 Push and hold this switch until you hear a beep to select a
desired disc.
CAUTION
Operate the steering switches with due care while you
are driving to avoid accidents.

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Audio system operating hints
NOTICE
To ensure correct audio system operations:
Be careful not to spill beverages over the audio
system.
 Do not put anything other than a cassette tape or disc
into the cassette tape slot or disc slot.
 The use of a cellular phone inside or near the vehicle
may cause a noise from the speakers of the audio
system which you are listening to. However, this
does not indicate a malfunction.
Radio reception
FM broadcasts have a range of about 40 km or 25 miles. When
driving away from a station, you may have to fine −tune your
radio and turn up the volume as the station gets weaker.
Because FM uses a line −of− sight signal, tall buildings or hills
may sometimes block reception. These are all normal
characteristics of FM recept ion and do not indicate any
problem with the radio itself. Caring for your cassette player and tapes
For the best performance for your cassette player and tapes:
Clean the tape head and other parts regularly.

A dirty tape head or tape path can decrease sound quality
and tangle your cassette tapes. The easiest way to clean
them is by using a cleaning tape. (A wet type is
recommended.)
Use high− quality cassettes:
 Low −quality cassette tapes can cause many problems,
including poor sound, inconsistent playing speed, and
constant auto− reversing. They can also get stuck or
tangled in the cassette player.
 Do not use a cassette if it has been damaged or tangled or
if its label is peeling off.
 Do not leave a cassette in the player if you are not listening
to it, especially if it is hot outside.
 Store cassettes in their cases and out of direct sunlight.
 Avoid using cassettes with a total playing time longer than
100 minutes (50 minutes per side). The tape used in these
cassettes is thin and could get stuck or tangled in the
cassette player.

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334Caring for your CD player or DVD player, and discs

Your CD player or DVD player is intended for use with 12 cm
(4.7 in.) discs only.
 Extremely high temperature can keep your CD player or
DVD player from working. On hot days, use air conditioning
to cool the vehicle interior before you listen to a disc.
 Bumpy roads or other vibrations may make your CD player
or DVD player skip.
 If moisture gets into your CD player or DVD player, you may
not hear any sound even though the player appears to be
working. Eject all discs from the player and wait until the
player dries.
CAUTION
CD players or DVD players use an invisible laser beam
which could cause hazardous radiation exposure if
directed outside the unit. Be sure to operate the player
correctly.
20L037
CD player
Use only CDs marked as s hown above. The following
products may not be playable on your CD player.
Copy− protected CD
CD− R (CD− Recordable)
CD−RW (CD− Re−writable)
CD−ROM

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Audio CDs
DVD video discs
Video CDs
DVD player

Use only discs marked as shown above. The following
products may not be playable on your DVD player.
SACD dts− CD
Copy− protected CD
CD−R(CD−Recordable)
CD−RW(CD−Re−writable)
CD−ROM
DVD−R
DVD+R
DVD−RW
DVD+RW
DVD−ROM
DVD−RAM
20L480
 Special shaped discs
21z017
Transparent/translucent discs

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20L481
Low quality discs
20L482
Labeled discs
NOTICE
Do not use special shaped, transparent/translucent, low
quality or labeled discs such as those shown in the
illustrations. The use of such discs may damage the
player or changer, or it may be impossible to eject the
disc.

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20L038
Correct Wrong
 Handle discs carefully, especially when you set them into
the player. Hold them on the edge and do not bend them.
Avoid getting fingerprints on them, particularly on the shiny
side.
 Dirt, scratches, warping, pin holes, or other disc damage
could cause the player to skip or to repeat a section of a
track. (To see a pin hole, hold the disc up to the light.)
20L039
To clean a disc: Wipe it with a soft, lint −free cloth that has been
dampened with water. Wipe in a straight line from the center
to the edge of the disc (not in a circle). Do not use a
conventional record cleaner or anti −static device.

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SECTION 3 – 1
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STARTING AND DRIVING
Starting and driving
Three−way catalytic converters340
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Engine exhaust caution 341
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Operating the engine switch 342
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Parking brake 352
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Automatic transmission 353
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Electronic throttle control system 364
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Intuitive parking assist 365
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Rear view monitor system 388
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Cruise control 392
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Dynamic radar cruise control 395
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Adaptive variable suspension system 417
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Traction control system 418
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Vehicle stability control system 420
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Hill −start assist control system 422
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Variable gear ratio steering system 424
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Vehicle dynamics integrated management 426
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Brake system 427
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Brake pad wear limit indicators 431
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Electric power steering system 432
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Tire pressure warning system 433
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Pre−collision system 443
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