2006 Lexus GS430 fog light

SWITCHES
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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 589.
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.

SWITCHES
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REAR WINDOW AND OUTSIDE
REAR VIEW MIRROR DEFOGGER SWITCH
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To turn the electric rear window and outside rear view
mirror defogger on, push the switch.
The engine switch must be selected in “IG −ON” mode.
The thin heater wires on the inside of the rear window and the
heater panels in the outside rear view mirrors will quickly clear
the surface. Keep your hands off the mirror faces when the
switch is on. An indicator light is on when the defogger is
operating.
The system will automatically shut off when the defogger has
operated about 15 minutes.
CAUTION
Since the mirror surfaces can get hot, do not touch them
when the switch is on.
If further defrosting or defogging is desired, simply actuate the
switch again. W hen the surface has cleared, push the switch
once again to turn the defogger off. Continuous use may cause
the battery to discharge, especially during stop− and−go
driving. The defogger is not designed to dry rain water or to
melt snow.
If the outside rear view mirrors are heavily coated with ice, use
a spray de −icer before operating the switch.
NOTICE
 When cleaning the inside of the rear window, be
careful not to scratch or damage the heater wires or
connectors.
 To prevent the battery from being discharged, turn
the switch off when the engine is not running.

STEERING WHEEL AND MIRRORS
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Automatic tilt away*
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When the engine switch is off, the steering column moves
forward away from the driver and also tilts up for easy exit
and entry.
When you turn on the engine switch, the steering column
returns to the previously set position.
NOTE:
*This feature can be deactivated.
Ask your Lexus dealer for details.
OUTSIDE REAR VIEW MIRRORS
G17004
Adjust the mirror so that you can just see the side of your
vehicle in the mirror.
Be careful when judging the size or distance of any object seen
in the outside rear view mirror on the passenger’s side
because it is a convex mirror. Any object seen in a convex
mirror will look smaller and farther away than if seen in a normal
flat mirror.
When the inside rear view mirror darkens in ”AUTO” mode, the
outside rear view mirrors also darken to reduce the reflection
of the headlights of the following vehicle. For details, see
”Inside rear view mirror” on page 213.
When you push the rear window and outside rear view mirror
defogger switch, the heater panels in the outside rear view
mirrors will quickly clear the mirror surface. (See “Rear window
and outside rear view mirror defogger switch” on page 58.)

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CAUTION
Do not adjust the mirror while the vehicle is moving.
Doing so may cause the driver to mishandle the
vehicle and an accident may occur resulting in death
or serious injuries.
 Since the mirror surfaces can get hot, do not touch
them when the rear window and outside rear view
mirror defogger switch is on.
Power rear view mirror control
The power rear view mirror control switch is located in the
switch box.
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Master switch 2Control switch
Push the button to use the switch box. Push “L” (left
mirror) or “R” (right mirror) on the master switch and then
push the control switch on the desired side.
The indicator light of the switch you selected comes on when
you push “L” or “R”.
When you move the selector lever to “R” position with “L” or “\
R”
switch on, the rear view mirrors will be automatically adjusted
down to help backing up.
While the indicator light is on, the mirror can be adjusted.
When you push the same side again, the light goes out and the
mirror cannot be adjusted. After adjustment, be sure to close
the switch box to its original position.

AIR CONDITIONING
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(a) Climate control
SETTING OPERATION automatic control
G21003
1. Push the “AUTO” button.
An indicator light will illuminate to show that the automatic
operation mode has been selected.
Air flow quantity, switching of the diffusers, on−off of the air
conditioning, and switching of the air intake between
RECIRCULATED AIR and OUTSIDE AIR are automatically
adjusted. The operation status is shown by each indicator.
When one of the manual control buttons is depressed while
operating in automatic mode, the mode relevant to the
depressed button is set. Other conditions continue to be
adjusted automatically.
Push the ”OFF” button to turn the air conditioning off.
INFORMATION
 This automatic control had additional functions as
described below, when the “AUTO” button is pushed.
The fan is stopped for a little while until warm air
preparation, when outside temperature is low like a
winter season in the “Floor”, “Bilevel” or
“Floor/Windshield” air flow mode. If quick removal
for exterior frost, fog and inside fog on the windshield
is desired, use the high fan speed setting after the
“Windshield” air flow mode has been selected.
The fan is stopped few seconds until cool air
preparation, when outside temperature is high like a
summer season in the “Panel” or “Bilevel” air flow
mode.
 The internal circulation may be applied for maximum
cooling in the automatic operation mode, when
outside temperature is high like a summer season.
If fresh outside air is desired into the vehicle, push
the air intake control button to select the OUTSIDE
AIR mode.

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3Floor— Air flows mainly from the floor vents and rear
vents.
4 Floor/Windshield— Air flows mainly from the floor vents,
windshield vents and rear vents.
Take in the fresh air by selecting the OUTSIDE AIR mode with
the air intake control button.
If manual fan speed control is desired—
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 1 Fan speed at low 2Fan speed at high
The fan speed can be set to your desired speed by touching
the appropriate air flow control switch. The higher the fan
speed is, the more air is delivered. Pushing the ”OFF” button
turns off the fan.
To remove exterior windshield frost and interior windshield fog,
use the high speed setting. If manual switching of air intake is desired—
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Each time you push the air intake control button, the mode
changes in order from the RECIRCULATED AIR mode to
AUTOMATIC mode to OUTSIDE AIR mode, then back to the
RECIRCULATED
AIR mode. Each indicator light shows which
mode is now selected.
1 RECIRCULATED AIR mode— If quick circulation of
cooled air is desired, select this mode.
2 EXHAUST GAS AUTOMATIC mode—If the outside air
contains harmful substances like exhaust gas (i.e., when
the vehicle running just in front of your vehicle accelerates
rapidly), the system changes automatically from the
OUTSIDE AIR mode (with indicators
2
and 3 on) to
the RECIRCULATED AIR mode (with indicators 1
and 2 on).
3 OUTSIDE AIR mode—The system will take fresh outside
air into the vehicle.

AIR CONDITIONING
268If manual onoff of the air conditioning is desired—
Touch
the ”A/C” switch to turn the air conditioning on and touch
it again to turn the air conditioning off. If you turn off the air
conditioning manually, the EXHAUST GAS AUTOMATIC
mode will be cancelled.
If the outside temperature is lowered down to around 0 C
(32 F), the air conditioning will turn off automatically. At this
time, the indicator on the A/C switch is off and the EXHAUST
GAS AUTOMATIC indicator light remains on. However, the
EXHAUST GAS AUTOMA TIC mode does not operate. When
the air conditioning turns on as with the raised temperature, the
EXHAUST GAS AUTOMATIC mode resumes.
If the system is used for ventilation, heating in dry weather or
removing frost or exterior fog on the windshield, turn the air
conditioning off once it is no longer required. This will improve
fuel economy. The air conditioning can be used for year −round
automatic temperature control including cooling and
dehumidifying operation.
If the air conditioning compressor does not operate, the
indicator of the ”A/C” switch will blink. If the indicator of the
”A/C” switch blinks even when the ”A/C” switch is touched
again, have the compressor checked by your nearest Lexus
dealer.
(b) Windshield defogging and defrosting
G21010
To remove interior fog on the windshield—
Push the windshield air flow button.
To remove frost or exterior fog on the windshield—
1. Push the “TEMP” (”
”) button to set the “HI”.
2. Push the windshield air flow button.
3. Touch fan speed control switch on the right side to obtain a
maximum air flow.
4. Leave the “A/C” switch off.

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When the windshield air flow button is pushed while operating
in automatic mode, the air conditioning is set to operate and the
OUTSIDE AIR mode is set. This is to clean up the front view
more quickly. If you want
to return the setting to the
RECIRCULATED AIR mode, push the air intake control button
once again.
Touch the “A/C” switch for dehumidified heating or cooling.
This setting clears the front view more quickly.
If you push the windshield air flow button once again while in
the windshield air flow mode, the mode then returns to the last
mode used.
CAUTION
Do not use the windshield air flow button during cooled
air operation in extremely humid weather. The
difference between the temperature of the outside air
and that of the windshield could cause the outer surface
of the windshield to fog up blocking your vision.
(c) Micro dust and pollen filter
This vehicle is equipped with a micro dust and pollen filter
mode. When this mode is activated, air from the vents will
remove pollen on the driver and passengers.
Use this mode to remove pollen quickly carried by the
driver or passengers or through the window in the days
with much pollen.
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Push the micro dust and pollen filter button.
The indicator light comes on and RECIRCULATED AIR mode
is turned on. Air is delivered from the instrument panel vents
to the areas near the driver and passengers to remove pollen
on them. When the interior is purified sufficiently with fresh air
after about 3 minutes, this mode will be turned off automatically
and the indicator light will go out.