2006 Lexus GS430 instrument panel

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INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTCONTROL
The brightness of the instrument panel lights is
automatically adjusted at the maximum when the engine
switch is turned on.
Using the light control switch, you can also adjust the
brightness as you like. Perform the following operation.
Instrument panel light control switches are located in the
switch box.
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Light control switch
Push the button to use the switch box. And push the light
control switch upward to increase brightness and
downward to decrease it. However, if the brightness is automatically adjusted at the
maximum, pushing the switch cannot change the brightness.
And this switch cannot adjust the brightness of the outside
temperature
display and clock on the instrument panel as well
as the touch screen.
Pushing the “MAX” switch will turn the brightness of all
indicators on the instrument panel at the maximum. The
intensity of the instrument panel lights will not be reduced when
the headlight switch is on with the brightness adjusted at the
maximum using the “MAX” switch.
When the light control switch is turned to minimum, the foot
lights and inside door handle lights will turn off.
After operation, be sure to close the switch box to its original
position.
CAUTION
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.

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Outer foot lights
2Steering spot light
3Front interior lights (in “DOOR” position)
4Selector lever spot light
5Front personal lights
6Inside door handle lights
7Rear personal lights
8Rear interior lights
9Door courtesy lights
10Foot lights
11Front scuff lights
The outer foot lights, steering spot light and front and rear
interior lights will come on when you get close to the
vehicle (about 1 m (3 ft.) from the outside door handle),
carrying an electronic key, or open the door.* After all the
doors are closed, the lights remain on for about 15
seconds and then fade out.** (For details, see “Outer foot
lights” on page 212.)
NOTE:
*When you open a door other than the driver’s door, the front
and rear interior lights near the door you opened comes on.
**The duration of lighting can be changed.
Ask your Lexus dealer for details.
However, in the following cases, the lights go out immediately:
 All the doors are closed and the engine switch is selected
in “ACC” or “IG −ON” mode.
 All the doors are locked. The foot lights and inside door handle lights will come on
when
any of the doors are opened or the engine switch is
in “IGON” mode. After all the doors are closed and the
engine switch is turned off, the lights remain on for about
15 seconds and then fade out.*
NOTE:
*The duration of lighting can be changed.
Ask your Lexus dealer for details.
However, the lights go out immediately when all the doors are
locked and the engine switch is turned off.
The intensity of the foot lights and inside door handle lights can
be changed with the instrument panel light control switch. The
lights will be turned off when the light control switch is turned
to minimum. (For details, see “Instrument panel light control”
on page 98.)
Front scuff lights and courtesy lights
Front scuff lights and courtesy lights will come on when any of
the doors are opened. After all the doors are closed, the lights
will turn off.

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104Selector lever spot light
The selector lever spot light will come on when the engine
switch is selected in “ACC” or “IG
−ON” mode and the tail lights
are on. (For some models: The selector lever spot light will
come on when the engine switch is selected in “ACC” or
”IG−ON” mode.) When the selector lever is moved out of “P”
position, the intensity of the light will be reduced.
The intensity of the selector lever spot light can be changed
with the instrument panel light control switch. This light will be
turned off when the light control switch is turned to minimum.
Front and rear personal lights (for some models)
When you open a door, the personal light near the door you
opened will come on.
This setting can be changed. To change the setting, change
the engine switch from “OFF” to “IG− ON” mode while pushing
the front interior light switches “DOOR” and “ON” together.
Each time you perform this operation, the setting changes from
mode i to mode ii, iii and then back to i.
Mode i: When you open a door, the personal light near the door
you opened alone will come on. When you set this mode, the
front personal lights flash once.
Mode ii: When you open a door, all the personal lights will come
on. When you set this mode, the front personal lights flash
twice.
Mode iii: Opening a door will not turn on the personal lights.
When you set this mode, the front personal lights flash three
times.

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1. Push the “INFO” button to display the setting screen.
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2. Touch the “Adjust Clock” switch to display the adjust
clock screen.
When the headlight switch is turned to the first or second click
stop, the brightness of the display will be reduced.
You can brighten the display. To adjust the brightness, see
“Instrument panel light control” on page 98.

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OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE DISPLAY
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On the instrument panel
This display shows the outside temperature when the
engine switch is on.
The displayed temperature ranges from – 40 C (– 40F) up to
50 C (122F). If the temperature does not appear on the
display or it shows “ − − −”, take your vehicle to your Lexus
dealer.
When the headlight switch is turned to the first or second click
stop, the brightness of the display will be reduced.
You can brighten the display. To adjust the brightness, see
“Instrument panel light control” on page 98.
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 Multiinformation display
When you push the “DISP” switch with the engine switch on,
another outside temperature display appears on the
multi−information display.
The displayed temperature ranges from – 40 C (– 40F) up to
50 C (122F). If the temperature does not appear on the
display or it shows “E” or “− − ”, take your vehicle to your Lexus
dealer.
When the headlight switch is turned to the first or second click
stop, the brightness of the display will be reduced.
You can adjust the brightness of the display. To adjust the
brightness, see “Instrument panel light control” on page 98.

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Rear
To use the cupholder, push the cup holder portion of the
center armrest in the rear seat.
The cup holder is designed for holding cups or drink −cans
securely.
CAUTION
 Do not place anything else other than cups or
drinkcans in the cupholder, as such items may be
thrown about in the compartment and possibly injure
people in the vehicle during sudden braking or in an
accident.
 To reduce the chance of injury in case of an accident
or sudden stop while driving, keep the cupholder
closed when not in use.
COIN BOXES
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On the instrument panel
To use the coin box, push the button.
CAUTION
Keep the coin box closed when not in use.

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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.

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If your steering wheel is adjustable, tilt it downward.
This points the airbag toward your chest instead of
your head and neck.
The seat should be adjusted as recommended by
NHTSA above, while still maintaining control of the foot
pedals, steering wheel, and your view of the instrument
panel controls.
Front passenger seat
CAUTION
The SRS front passenger airbag also deploys with
considerable force, and can cause death or serious
injury especially if the front passenger is very close to
the airbag. The front passenger seat should be as far
from the airbag as possible with the seatback adjusted,
so the front passenger sits upright.
Front seats
CAUTION
The SRS front side airbags are installed in the driver and
front passenger seats. Observe the following
precautions.
 Do not lean against the front door when the vehicle
is in use, since the front side airbag inflates with
considerable speed and force. Otherwise, you may
be killed or severely injured.
 Do not use seat accessories which cover the area
where the front side airbags inflate. Such
accessories may prevent the front side airbags from
activating correctly, causing death or serious injury.
 Do not modify or replace the front seats or upholstery
of the seats with front side airbags. Such change
may prevent the side airbag system from activating
correctly, disable the system or cause the front side
airbags to inflate accidentally, resulting in death or
serious injury.