2006 Lexus GS430 sensor

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR LEXUS
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Event data recorder
Your vehicle has computers that monitor and control certain
aspects of your vehicle. These computers assist in driving and
maintaining optimal vehicle performance. Besides storing
data useful for troubleshooting, there is a system to record data
in a crash or a near car crash event. This is called an Event
Data Recorder (EDR).
The SRS airbag sensor assembly contains the EDR. In a
crash or a near car crash event, this device may record some
or all of the following information:
 Engine speed
 Whether the brake pedal was applied or not
 Vehicle speed
 To what extent the accelerator pedal was depressed
 Position of the transmission selector lever
 Whether the driver and front passenger wore the seat belts
or not
 Driver’s seat position
 Front passenger’s occupant classification
 SRS airbag deployment data
 SRS airbag system diagnostic data If your vehicle is equipped with a vehicle stability control (VSC)
system,
its Electronic Control Unit (ECU) may contain another
EDR. There are a variety of driving situations which include
activating the VSC under wh ich the VSC EDR will record
certain information. The VSC EDR may record some or all of
the following information:
 Behavior of the vehicle
 Steering wheel angle
 Vehicle speed
 To what extent the accelerator pedal was depressed
 To what extent the brake pedal was applied
 To what extent the ECU controlled the condition of the 4
wheels
 Vehicle stability control system diagnostic data
The information above is intended to be used for the purpose
of improving vehicle safety performance. Unlike general data
recorders, the EDR does not record sound data such as
conversation between passengers.

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G12002
The automatic light control sensor is on top center of the
instrument panel.
Do not place anything on the instrument panel, and/or do not
affix anything on the windshield to block this sensor.
When the headlights come on, the lights automatically turn off
about 30 seconds after any of the doors is opened and closed
with the engine switch off.* To turn them on again, select the
engine switch in “IG− ON” mode, or turn the headlight switch off
and then twist the knob until the first or second clickstop.
If you are going to park for over one week, make sure the
headlight switch is off.
When the headlight switch is on with all the doors locked and
the trunk closed, pushing the ”LOCK” button on the electronic
key turns off the headlights.
NOTE:
*The time before turning off the lights can be changed.
Ask your Lexus dealer for details. Daytime Running Light System
The headlights turn on at reduced intensity when the parking
brake is released with the engine started, even with the light
switch in the ”OFF” position. They will not
go off until the engine
switch is turned off.
To turn on the other exterior lights and instrument panel lights,
twist the knob to the first clickstop.
Twist the knob to the second clickstop to turn on the headlights
to full intensity for driving at night.
When setting the knob to the third clickstop (”AUTO”), the
headlights will automatic ally adjust to full intensity and/or turn
on the other lights depending on the darkness of the
surroundings. Likewise, as the surroundings become brighter,
the headlights will turn to reduced intensity, ultimately turning
off the other lights.
NOTICE
To prevent the battery from being discharged, do not
leave the lights on longer than necessary when the
engine is not running.

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Automatic operation*
The wiper speed is determined by the vehicle speed and
the amount of raindrops and sunlight detected by the
automatic wiper control sensor.
Twist
the automatic control adjuster in the “–” direction to
lower the sensitivity, and the “+” direction to boost the
sensitivity.
G12009
The sensor is on the inside of the windshield as shown above.
NOTE:
*Automatic operation can be changed to an intermittent
operation.
Ask your Lexus dealer for details. With the engine switch turned off, if the windshield sensor is
touched by reason
of cleaning the windshield or for any other
reason, either of the following operations may cause automatic
wiper activation.
 Turning the engine switch on with the wiper lever in the
“AUTO” position.
 Turning the engine switch on and move the wiper lever
down in the “AUTO” position.
Even with the wiper lever in the “AUTO” position, the system
will switch to intermittent operations if the system malfunctions.
The system will turn off if the windshield gets extremely hot (at
more than 80C or 176F) or cold (at less than –10 C or 14F).
When the engine switch is turned off with the wiper lever in the
“AUTO” position, and then the engine switch is turned on
again, the automatic operation may not work even if raindrops
are on the windshield.
In this case, move the lever to another position and return it to
the “AUTO” position again.

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CAUTION
Be careful not to get your fingers caught between the
wipers and windshield.
When the wiper lever is in the “AUTO” position with the
engine switch on, the wipers could operate
automatically in the following cases:
 If you touch the upper center of the windshield
adjacent to the sensor.
 If you wipe the upper center of the windshield
(adjacent to which the sensor is located) with a towel.
 If the windshield vibrates.
 If you touch the sensor.
For mist wiper operations (a single wipe), pull the lever up
and release it.
To make the washer squirt, pull the lever toward you and
release it.
If the wiper lever is in the “OFF” position, the wipers will
automatically make 3 wipes and then a single wipe later to
sweep the windshield completely.* The interval between the
3 wipes and the last wipe will depend on the vehicle speed.
The last sweep does not happen if the vehicle speed exceeds
about 170 km/h (106 mph).
NOTE:
*This function can be changed as follows: The time before the last single wipe can be set for
about 3 seconds.
 The last single wipe can be deactivated.
Ask your Lexus dealer for details.
The warning message “LOW WASHER FLUID” is displayed in
the multi−information display when the fluid level in the tank
becomes very low. For information on adding washer fluid, see
“Adding washer fluid” on page 579.
When the headlights are on and the washers are activated by
pushing the windshield washer switch, the headlight cleaner
operates once automatically.
In cold weather, warm the windshield with the defroster before
using the washer. This will help prevent icing, which could
block your vision.
The rear window and outside rear view mirror defogger
automatically turns on when you operate the wipers.

GAUGES, METERS AND SERVICE REMINDER INDICATORS
76Once the engine switch is selected in “IG
−ON” mode, the
reminder light flashes and buzzer sounds if the driver’s seat
belt is not fastened. Unless the driver fastens the belt, the light
continues flashing and the buzzer stops after about 4 to 8
seconds.
If the vehicle speed exceeds about 15 km/h (10 mph) with the
driver’s seat belt reminder light flashing, beeps sound
intermittently for about 20 seconds.
(d) Front Passenger’s Seat Belt Reminder Light
The light acts as a reminder to have the front passenger buckle
up the seat belt.
Once the engine switch is selected in “IG −ON” mode, the
reminder light flashes if a passenger sits in the front passenger
seat and does not fasten the seat belt. Unless the front
passenger fastens the belt, the light continues flashing.
However, if a front passenger uses an additional seat cushion,
the indicator light may not flash even when the seat belt is not
buckled up.
If luggage or other load is placed on the front passenger seat,
depending on its weight and how it is placed on the seat,
built−in sensors in the seat cushion may detect the pressure,
causing the reminder light to flash.
(e) SRS Warning Light
The indicator comes on when the engine switch is
selected in “IGON” mode. It goes off after about 6
seconds. This means the SRS airbags and seat belt
pretensioners are operating properly.
This warning light system monitors the airbag sensor
assembly, front airbag sensors, side and curtain shield airbag
sensor assemblies, curtain shield airbag sensor assemblies,
driver’s seat position sensor, driver’s seat belt buckle switch,
occupant detection sensor, front passenger’s seat belt buckle
switch, seat belt pretensioner assemblies, inflators, warning
light, interconnecting wiring and power sources.
If either of the following conditions occurs, this indicates a
malfunction somewhere in the parts monitored by the warning
light system. Contact your Lexus dealer as soon as possible
to service the vehicle.
 When the engine switch is selected in “IG−ON” mode, the
light does not come on or remains on for more than 6
seconds.
 The light comes on while driving.
If the light stays on, it indicates that the SRS driver and front
passenger airba gs, SRS side and curtain shield airbags and/or
seat belt pretensioners have a problem.

GAUGES, METERS AND SERVICE REMINDER INDICATORS
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G13017
If the steering lock is malfunctioning, the master warning
light comes on, the engine switch indicator light blinks
amber and the above message appears.
The engine will not start in this case. Contact your Lexus
dealer as soon as possible.
G13018
If the steering lock is not unlocked due to the load applied
to the steering wheel when pushing the engine switch, the
master warning light comes on, the engine switch
indicator light blinks green and the above message
appears.
The engine will not start in this case. To start the engine, push
the engine switch again while turning the steering wheel in
either direction.
Lexus Park Assist System Warning
G13077
If icicles, snowflakes or mud gets on the ultrasonic
sensors of the Lexus park assist system when the system
is on, the above message appears and the vehicle symbol
and indicator bars continue flashing until the suspected
sensor is cleaned.
Remove the foreign matter or deice the sensor, the system
returns to normal.
G13076
If the ultrasonic sensor of the Lexus park assist system is
malfunctioning or a sensor cable is broken when the
system is on, the malfunctioning sensor flashes, 2 beeps
sound 5 times and the above message appears.
The flashing sensor is disabled, but other sensors work
properly. Have your vehicle checked by your Lexus dealer as
soon as possible.

GAUGES, METERS AND SERVICE REMINDER INDICATORS
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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)

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PreCollision System Warning
G13031
If the precollision system is malfunctioning, the
precollision system warning light and master warning
light comes on, a warning tone sounds and the above
message appears.
If the above message appears, the pre− collision system may
not operate. Contact your Lexus dealer as soon as possible.
G13030
In the following conditions, the precollision system
warning light blinks, the master warning light comes on,
a warning tone sounds, and the above message appears.
 The millimeter wave radar sensor or the grille cover is
dirty.
Clean the grille or sensor with a soft cloth to remove the dirt.
 The precollision seat belts are activated repeatedly for
a short time.
The system turns of f temporarily for overheating protection. The above conditions do not indicate a malfunction. If the
problem is removed, the warning lights and message go out
and the system returns to normal.