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

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28For vehicles sold in Canada
This device complies with RSS− 210 of Industry
Canada.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this
device must accept any interference, including
interference that may cause undesired operation of the
device.
(c) Wireless remote control*
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1 Locking the doors
2Unlocking the doors and opening the windows and
moon roof
3Unlocking the trunk lid
4Sounding an alarm
5Indicator light
NOTE:
*This feature can be deactivated as vehicle theft deterrent
measure in case of the loss of the electronic key.
Ask your Lexus dealer for details.
When you operate any button on the electronic key, push it
slowly and firmly. At this time, the indicator light flashes once.

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The operational range of the wireless remote control is
approximately 1 meter (3 ft.). The effective range may vary
with different conditions. To activate the wireless remote
control
without fail, do it approximately 1 meter (3 ft.) from your
Lexus.
In the following cases, the battery in the electronic key may be
discharged.
 The message “LOW KEY BATTERY” appears on the
multi−information display.
 The remote control does not work.
 The operational range of wireless remote control becomes
extremely short.
 The indicator light on the electronic key is dimmed or does
not come on.
For the replacement of the battery, see ”Replacing the battery”
on page 33. You can also have the battery of the key replaced
by your Lexus dealer.
If you lose the electronic key, contact your Lexus dealer
immediately to avoid the possibility of theft, or an accident.
You can use up to 7 electronic keys for the same vehicle.
Contact your Lexus dealer for detailed information. The electronic key is an electronic component. Observe
the following instructions in order not to cause damage to
the electronic key.

Do not leave the electronic key in places where the
temperature becomes high such as on the dashboard.
 Avoid knocking it hard against other objects or dropping it.
 Avoid putting it in water.

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30LOCKING/UNLOCKING THE DOORS
The wireless remote control will not operate when the
engine switch is selected in “ACC” or “IGON” mode.
When you push the ”LOCK” button on the electronic key
briefly, all the doors can be locked from outside the
vehicle.
When they are locked securely, the turn signal lights will flash
and one beep will sound.* However, when you push the
”LOCK” button with any door not closed securely, the buzzer
sounds for 10 seconds.** To stop the buzzer, close all the
doors
securely or push the ”UNLOCK” button. If the electronic
key is left in the vehicle, locking cannot be done.
Make sure all the doors are locked when you leave the vehicle.
Push the ”LOCK” button once again. If they were already
locked, the turn signal lights will flash and one beep will
sound.***
NOTE:
*The turn signal lights can be set not to flash and beep can
be set not to sound. **The buzzer can be set not to sound
if a door is not closed securely. ***The turn signal lights can
be set not to flash.
Ask your Lexus dealer for details. When you push the ”UNLOCK” button, the driver’s door
is unlocked. Pushing that button once again within 3
seconds from the first push, all other doors are also
unlocked.*
NOTE:
*The 2step unlocking function can be changed.
Ask your Lexus dealer for details.
At this time, the turn signal lights will flash twice and two beeps
will sound.* Together with the activation of unlocking, the
interior lights come on for 15 seconds if the interior light switch
is in ”DOOR” position.** For further information, see ”Interior\
lights” on page 98.
You have 30 seconds to open a door after using the wireless
remote unlock feature.*** If a door is not opened by then, all
the doors will be automatically locked again.
Even if the ”LOCK” or ”UNLOCK” button is kept pressed in, the
locking or unlocking operation is not repeated. Release the
button and then push again.
NOTE:
*The turn signal lights can be set not to flash and beep can
be set not to sound. **The interior light can be set not to
come on or the duration of lighting can be changed. ***The
time before automatic relocking can be changed.
Ask your Lexus dealer for details.

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UNLOCKING THE TRUNK LID
G11015
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.

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32OPERATING THE WINDOWS AND MOON ROOF
The windows and moon roof can be operated using an
electronic key from outside the vehicle.*
NOTE:
*The windows can be deactivated. The moon roof can be
set to slide open, tilt up or deactivated.
Ask your Lexus dealer for details.
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Push the “UNLOCK” button until the windows and moon roof
start to move. When you release the button, the windows and
moon roof stop operating.
This function will work even with the window lock switch
pressed in. For vehicles sold in U.S.A.
This device complies with
Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1)
This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)
this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
NOTICE:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply
with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with
the instructions, may cause harmful interference to
radio communications. However, there is no guarantee
that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can
be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by
one or more of the following measures:
 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
 Increase the separation between the equipment and
receiver.
 Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit differ-
ent from that to which the receiver is connected.

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Consult the dealer or an experienced radio / TV techni-
cian for help.
FCC WARNING:
Changes or modifications not expressly approved
by the party responsible for compliance could void
the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
For vehicles sold in Canada
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1)
this device may not cause interference, and (2) this
device must accept any interference, including
interference that may cause undesired operation of the
device.
REPLACING THE BATTERY
When you replace the battery, prepare a lithium battery
CR1632 or equivalent and flathead screwdrivers. However, if
the inner parts are touched or the electronic key is dropped, it
will not function properly. We recommend you to have an
electronic key battery replaced by your Lexus dealer.
CAUTION
Special care should be taken to prevent small children
from swallowing the removed battery or components.
NOTICE
 Do not touch the components in an electronic key
with your hand. It may cause static electricity to
occur, and an electronic key will be broken.
 When replacing the electronic key battery, be careful
not to lose components.
 Replace only with the same or equivalent type
recommended by a Lexus dealer.
 Dispose of used batteries according to the local laws.

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1. After taking out the mechanical key, insert the flathead
screwdriver into the space, and turn it.
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2. Using a screwdriver of smaller diameter, insert the
screwdriver with the gap and remove the battery.
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3. After placing the battery in the slot at an angle, with the
positive side facing up, press down on the battery and ensure
it is properly in place.
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4. Replace the cover by pressing down in the order of 1
and 2 as shown in the illustration.

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NOTICE
Make sure the positive side and negative side of the
battery are faced correctly.
 Do not replace the battery with wet hands. Water may
cause unexpected rust.
 Do not touch or move any components inside the
transmitter, or it may interfere with proper operation.
 Be careful not to bend the electrode when inserting
the battery and that dust or oils do not adhere to the
inside of the module.
5. After replacing the battery, be sure to return the mechanical
key to its original position.
DOORS
See page 19 for locking the doors with entry function and
page 22 for unlocking them with entry function.
Locking with a mechanical key
G11001
 1 Lock 2Unlock
Turn the mechanical key towards the front of the vehicle
to lock and towards the back to unlock.
The doors lock and unlock simultaneously with the driver’s
door. T urning the mechanical key once will unlock the driver’s
door and twice in succession will unlock all doors
simultaneously.*
NOTE:
*The 2step unlocking function can be changed.
Ask your Lexus dealer for details.