2006 Lexus GS430 open hood

For detailed information, refer to the description given in each Section\
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PICTORIAL INDEX
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1
Power window switches 37, 57
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2 Driving position memory switches 198
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3 Window lock switch 58
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4 Door lock switch 37
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5 Side vents 268
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6 Engine switch 342
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7 Automatic air conditioning controls 254
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8 Audio system 274
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
9 Clock 103 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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10 Center vents 268
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11 Outside temperature display 106
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
12 Touch screen 215
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Navigation system display (See the separate
“Navigation System Owner’s Manual”)
13 Security indicator light 40
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14 Rear window and outside rear view
mirror defogger switch 56 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
15 Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light 76 . . . . .
16 Emergency flasher switch 60
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17 Glove box
110
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18 Trunk lid opener main switch 126
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19 Tire selector switch 442
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20 Cigarette lighter 107
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21 Cupholders 115
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22 Seat heater switches or Seat ventilator/heater
switches 61, 63 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
23 Traction control system off switch
(Twowheel drive models only) 419 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
24 Driving pattern selector switch 353
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25 Damping mode select switch
(GS430 only) 417 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
26 Coin box 116
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27 Ashtray 107
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28 Automatic transmission selector lever 353 . . . . . . .
29 Tire pressure warning system reset switch 440 . . . .
30 Hood lock release lever 124
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31 Parking brake pedal 352
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32 Switch box xix
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For detailed information, refer to the description given in each Section\
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PICTORIAL INDEX
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1
Power window switches 37, 57
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2 Driving position memory switches 198
. . . . . . . . . . .
3 Window lock switch 58
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4 Door lock switch 37
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5 Side vents 268
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6 Engine switch 342
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7 Automatic air conditioning controls 254
. . . . . . . . . .
8 Audio system 274
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
9 Clock 103 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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10 Center vents 268
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
11 Outside temperature display 106
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
12 Touch screen 215
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
13 Security indicator light 40
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
14 Rear window and outside rear view
mirror defogger switch 56 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
15 Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light 76 . . . . .
16 Emergency flasher switch 60
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17 Glove box
110
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
18 Trunk lid opener main switch 126
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
19 Tire selector switch 442
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
20 Cigarette lighter 107
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
21 Cupholders 115
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
22 Seat heater switches or Seat ventilator/heater
switches 61, 63 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
23 Traction control system off switch
(Twowheel drive models only) 419 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
24 Driving pattern selector switch 353
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
25 Damping mode select switch
(GS430 only) 417 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
26 Coin box 116
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27 Ashtray 107
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28 Automatic transmission selector lever 353 . . . . . . .
29 Tire pressure warning system reset switch 440 . . . .
30 Hood lock release lever 124
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
31 Parking brake pedal 352
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32 Switch box xix
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KEYS AND DOORS
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Locking with rear door childprotector
G11004
 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
G11005
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.

KEYS AND DOORS
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G11006
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.

KEYS AND DOORS
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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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(b) Graphic information
The following graphic information is shown on the
display.
Lexus park assist system display (if equipped)
 Dynamic radar cruise control display (if equipped)
See page 365 for Lexus park assist system and page 395 for
dynamic radar cruise control.
If you push the Lexus park assist system switch or turn the
engine switch on with the main switch of the Lexus park assist
system on, the Lexus park assist system screen appears for
2 seconds and then the multi −information display returns to the
previous screen.
When you push the main switch of the dynamic radar cruise
control, the dynamic radar cruise control screen appears.
When you push the “DISP” switch with the radar cruise control
screen on the display, the screen changes to cruise
information display.
(c) Warning messages
The following warning messages are shown on the
multiinformation display.
 Open Door Warning
G13041

G13006
G13042

G13043
Hood Open Warning
G13008

GAUGES, METERS AND SERVICE REMINDER INDICATORS
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Trunk Open Warning
G13007
When any door, hood or trunk is open with the engine
switch in “IGON” mode, a message appears to let you
know which door, the hood or trunk is open. If you
continue driving in this condition, the master warning
light flashes and a warning tone sounds when the vehicle
speed exceeds 5 km/h (3 mph).
If any of the above warning messages appears, stop your
vehicle and close the door, hood or trunk securely.
 Moon Roof Warning
G13013
If the driver’s door is opened with the engine switch
turned off and the moon roof opened, the master warning
light flashes, a warning tone sounds and the above
message appears.
When you leave your vehicle, be sure to close the moon roof.
Parking Brake Release Warning
G13009
If you start driving with the parking brake applied, the
master warning light flashes, a warning tone sounds and
the above message appears when the vehicle speed
exceeds 5 km/h (3 mph).
If the above warning message appears, stop your vehicle and
release the parking brake.
 Headlight Leveling System Failure Warning
G13010
If there is a problem in the automatic headlight leveling
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.

EXTERIOR EQUIPMENT
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HOOD
G15001
1. To open the hood, pull the hood lock release lever
under the instrument panel. The hood will spring up
slightly.
G15002
2. Insert your fingers under the hood, push up the
auxiliary catch lever and lift the hood.
Before closing the hood, check to see that you have not
forgotten any tools, rags, etc. Then lower the hood and make
sure it locks.
CAUTION
Before driving, be sure that the hood is closed and
securely locked. Otherwise, the hood may open
unexpectedly while driving and an accident may occur.