2006 Lexus GS430 Scheduled Maintenance Guide / LEXUS 2006 GS430/GS300 FROM JAN. 2006 PROD. OWNER'S MANUAL (OM30786U)

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NOTICE
During hot weather, the interior of the vehicle becomes
very hot. Do not leave anything flammable or
deformable such as a lighter, glasses, etc. inside.
DOOR POCKETS
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To use the door pocket, open it as shown.
CAUTION
To reduce the chance of injury in case of an accident or
a sudden stop, always keep the door pockets closed
while driving.

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TRUNK STORAGE EXTENSION
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 1Lock 2Unlock 3Open
Pull down the center armrest in the rear seat. Push down
the handle and open the armrest door.
Access to the trunk can be prevented by locking the armrest
door with the mechanical key.
See “Stowage precautions” on page 463 for precautions when
loading luggage.
CAUTION
Be sure to close the door when the trunk storage
extension is not in use. Luggage or cargo in the trunk
may be thrown into the passenger compartment in a
sudden stop or crash resulting in injury.
FLOOR MAT
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Use a floor mat of the correct size.
If the vehicle carpet and floor mat have 2 holes, then they are
designed for use with locking clips. Attach the floor mat to the
vehicle carpet using the clips. Lock the clips into the holes in
the vehicle carpet.

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CAUTION
Make sure the floor mat is properly placed on the vehicle
carpet. If the floor mat slips and interferes with the
movement of the pedals during driving, it may cause an
accident.
REAR ELECTRIC SUNSHADE
The rear electric sunshade switch is located in the switch box.
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Push the button to use the switch box and then push the
rear electric sunshade switch.
The rear electric sunshade will be raised. To lower the shade,
push the switch again.
The sunshade works when the engine switch is selected in
“IG−ON” mode.
After operation, be sure to close the switch box to its original
position.
When the selector lever is shifted into the “R” position
while the sunshade is raised, the sunshade will be
automatically lowered.

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operations:

Shift the selector lever into the “P” position.
 Push the switch again.
 Move the selector lever out of “R” position and drive your
vehicle over 15 km/h (9 mph).
Retained accessory power: Even after the engine switch is
turned off, the sunshade can be operated for about 60
seconds.
CAUTION
 Do not touch the brackets fastening the shade to
avoid injuring your fingers or hands.
 Do not put your fingers in the shade groove while the
shade is operating to avoid getting them caught or
injured by the runner.
 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
To prevent the vehicle battery from being discharged,
always operate the shade while the engine is running.
 Observe the following to avoid damage and/or
malfunction:
Do not overload the shade motor and other parts
(for instance by pushing down on the sunshade
bracket while it is opening).
Do not place anything where it may hinder the
opening/closing of the shade.
Do not affix anything to the shade.
Clean the shade groove if there is any foreign
matter or dust on it.
Do not operate the rear electric sunshade
repeatedly for a long time as its motor may
overheat.

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TIEDOWN HOOKS
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To secure your luggage, use the tiedown hooks as
shown above.
See “Cargo and luggage” on page 463 for precautions when
loading luggage.
CAUTION
To avoid personal injury, keep the tiedown hooks
stored under the carpet when not in use.
FIRSTAID KIT HOLDER
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 1To loosen 2To tighten
This belt is designed to hold the firstaid kit.
To loosen: Pull the buckle forward.
To tighten: Pull on the belt.
Make sure the first− aid kit is securely held.

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INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
Exterior equipment
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HOOD
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1. To open the hood, pull the hood lock release lever
under the instrument panel. The hood will spring up
slightly.
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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.