2006 Lexus GS430 tail light

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CAUTION
People with implanted pacemakers or cardiac de-
fibrillators should keep away from the smart ac-
cess system antennas, because the radio waves
may affect the operation of such devices. For the
antenna locations, see “Antenna locations” on
page 28.
 Users of any electrical medical device other than
implanted pacemakers and implanted cardiac de-
fibrillators should consult the manufacturer of the
device for information about its operation under
the influence of radio waves. Radio waves could
have unexpected effects on the operation of such
medical devices.
 If necessary, the entry functions can be deactivated.
Ask your Lexus dealer for details.
NOTICE
When using an electronic key, observe the following
precautions:
Do not af fix any material that cuts off electromagnetic
waves (such as a metal seal) on the electronic key.
 Do not knock the electronic key hard against other
objects.
 Do not leave the electronic key exposed to high
temperatures for a long period, such as on the
dashboard or hood under direct sunlight.
 Do not put the electronic key in water or wash it in an
ultrasonic washer.
 Do not keep the electronic key together with the
products emitting electromagnetic waves such as a
cellular phone.
 Do not disassemble the electronic key.
 Do not place the electronic key near electrical
appliances (e.g. television, computer or stereo) or
electrical medical equipment such as low frequency
medical appliances.
 If gasoline, polishing agents or oil adheres to the
electronic key, it may deform or crack over time.

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12If the electronic key battery is discharged, the entry function
and wireless remote control cannot be used. Use the
mechanical key integrated into
the electronic key by inserting
it in the door keyhole to lock or unlock doors and into the trunk
lid keyhole to unlock the trunk lid. To start the engine, see
“Starting the engine when the electronic key battery is
discharged” on page 357. In order to activate the entry function
and wireless remote control, the battery should be replaced.
For details, see “Replacing the battery” on page 34.
(a) Engine immobilizer
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The engine immobilizer is a theft prevention function.
When you enter the vehicle carrying an electronic key and
press the engine switch, the electronic code in the key is
automatically checked to determine whether it
corresponds to the registered ID code for the vehicle. If
the ID code is verified, you can start the engine.
The system is automatically set when the engine switch is off.
The indicator light will start flashing to show the system is set.

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20LOCKING THE DOORS WITH ENTRY FUNCTION
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When the engine switch is off and you push the lock
button on the outside door handle while carrying an
electronic key, all the doors will be locked. At this time,
one beep will sound and the turn signal lights will flash
once.
The entry function will be activated within about 1m (3ft.) from
each outside door handle.
However, when you push the lock button on the outside door
handle with any door not closed securely, a beep sounds for
10 seconds. (For details, see page 22.)
If outer foot lights are illuminated, you can turn off the lights by
pushing the lock button on the outside door handle. (For
details, see “Outer foot lights” on page 212.)
NOTICE
If the key is in the vehicle, do not perform door locking
operation, or you might lock your keys inside the
vehicle.
INFORMATION

When locking the doors, be sure to push the lock
button on the outside door handle slowly and firmly.
If you push the button quickly, the doors may not
lock.
 When opening or closing a door, do not touch the
lock button on the outside door handle.
 When an electronic key is used to lock the doors and
an electronic key is left in the effective range of the
entry function in the vehicle, the doors cannot be
unlocked using the entry function. In this case, use
the wireless remote control function to unlock the
doors.
 You cannot activate unlocking function within 3
seconds after the locking function is activated.

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UNLOCKING THE DOOR(S) WITH ENTRY FUNCTION
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When you take hold the back side of the outside door
handle on the driver’s door carrying an electronic key, the
driver’s door will be unlocked. When you take hold the
back
side of the outside door handle except on the driver’s
door, carrying an electronic key, all the doors will be
unlocked. At this time, two beeps will sound and turn
signal lights flash twice.
When you get close to your vehicle (about 1 m (3 ft.) from each
outside door handle), and are carrying the electronic key, the
electronic code emitted from the key is automatically checked
to determine if it corresponds to the registered ID code for the
vehicle. After this, the outer foot lights come on. (For outer foot
lights, see “Outer foot lights” on page 212.)
You can select the doors to be unlocked. For details, see
“Changing the doors to be unlocked” on page 24. When the door(s) is(are) unloc
ked, the interior lights come on
for 15 seconds if the interior light switch is in the “DOOR”
position. However, the interior lights go out when you push the
power door lock switch in the lock position or select the engine
switch in “ACC” or “IG− ON” mode. For further information, see
“Interior lights” on page 100.
You have 30 seconds to open a door after operating the
unlocking function. If a door is not opened by then, all the doors
will be automatically locked again.
INFORMATION
 When unlocking the door(s), be sure to take hold of
the back side of the outside door handle firmly as
shown in the illustration. Taking hold of the handle
with a gloved hand might cause a delay in unlocking
or may not unlock.
 When you take hold of the handle to unlock the
door(s), be sure to confirm that the door(s) has(have)
been unlocked. If the turn signal lights flash twice,
two beeps sound outside the vehicle, the doors are
unlocked. At this time, you can pull the outside door
handle to open the door. If you quickly move closer
to the vehicle or pull the outside door handle quickly,
the doors might not unlock. If you cannot open the
door by pulling the outside door handle at this time,
push it back to the original position and then pull it
out again.

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For vehicles sold in U.S.A.
FCC ID: NI4TMLF1
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference,
and (2) this device must accept any interference re-
ceived, including interference that may cause unde-
sired operation.
CAUTION
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by
the party responsible for compliance could void the
user’s authority to operate the equipment.
For vehicles sold in Canada
This device complies with RSS− 210 of Industry
Canada.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this
device must accept any interference, including
interference that may cause undesired operation of the
device.
(c) Wireless remote control*
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1 Locking the doors
2Unlocking the doors and opening the windows and
moon roof
3Unlocking the trunk lid
4Sounding an alarm
5Indicator light
NOTE:
*This feature can be deactivated as vehicle theft deterrent
measure in case of the loss of the electronic key.
Ask your Lexus dealer for details.
When you operate any button on the electronic key, push it
slowly and firmly. At this time, the indicator light flashes once.

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30The operational range of the wireless remote control is
approximately 1 meter (3 ft.). The effective range may vary
with different conditions. To activate the wireless remote
control
without fail, do it approximately 1 meter (3 ft.) from your
Lexus.
In the following cases, the battery in the electronic key may be
discharged.
 The message “LOW KEY BATTERY” appears on the
multi−information display.
 The remote control does not work.
 The operational range of wireless remote control becomes
extremely short.
 The indicator light on the electronic key is dimmed or does
not come on.
For the replacement of the battery, see ”Replacing the battery”
on page 34. You can also have the battery of the key replaced
by your Lexus dealer.
If you lose the electronic key, contact your Lexus dealer
immediately to avoid the possibility of theft, or an accident.
You can use up to 7 electronic keys for the same vehicle.
Contact your Lexus dealer for detailed information. The electronic key is an electronic component. Observe
the following instructions in order not to cause damage to
the electronic key.

Do not leave the electronic key in places where the
temperature becomes high such as on the dashboard.
 Avoid knocking it hard against other objects or dropping it.
 Avoid putting it in water.

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LOCKING/UNLOCKING THE DOORS
The wireless remote control will not operate when the
engine switch is selected in “ACC” or “IGON” mode.
When you push the ”LOCK” button on the electronic key
briefly, all the doors can be locked from outside the
vehicle.
When they are locked securely, the turn signal lights will flash
and one beep will sound.* However, when you push the
”LOCK” button with any door not closed securely, the buzzer
sounds for 10 seconds.** To stop the buzzer, close all the
doors
securely or push the ”UNLOCK” button. If the electronic
key is left in the vehicle, locking cannot be done.
Make sure all the doors are locked when you leave the vehicle.
Push the ”LOCK” button once again. If they were already
locked, the turn signal lights will flash and one beep will
sound.***
NOTE:
*The turn signal lights can be set not to flash and beep can
be set not to sound. **The buzzer can be set not to sound
if a door is not closed securely. ***The turn signal lights can
be set not to flash.
Ask your Lexus dealer for details. When you push the ”UNLOCK” button, the driver’s door
is unlocked. Pushing that button once again within 3
seconds from the first push, all other doors are also
unlocked.*
NOTE:
*The 2step unlocking function can be changed.
Ask your Lexus dealer for details.
At this time, the turn signal lights will flash twice and two beeps
will sound.* Together with the activation of unlocking, the
interior lights come on for 15 seconds if the interior light switch
is in ”DOOR” position.** For further information, see ”Interior\
lights” on page 100.
You have 30 seconds to open a door after using the wireless
remote unlock feature.*** If a door is not opened by then, all
the doors will be automatically locked again.
Even if the ”LOCK” or ”UNLOCK” button is kept pressed in, the
locking or unlocking operation is not repeated. Release the
button and then push again.
NOTE:
*The turn signal lights can be set not to flash and beep can
be set not to sound. **The interior light can be set not to
come on or the duration of lighting can be changed. ***The
time before automatic relocking can be changed.
Ask your Lexus dealer for details.

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38Closing the door with the lock button pushed in will also lock
the door. If the electronic key is left in the vehicle, locking
cannot be done.
If the vehicle is subjected to a severe frontal, rear or side
impact with the engine switch in “IG
−ON” mode, all the doors
will unlock automatically after a few seconds.
CAUTION
Before driving, make sure the doors are closed and
locked, especially when small children are in the
vehicle. Along with the proper use of seat belts, locking
the doors helps prevent the driver and passengers from
being thrown out from the vehicle during an accident.
It also helps prevent the doors from being opened
unintentionally.
Locking with power door lock switch
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 1 Lock 2Unlock
To lock all the doors simultaneously, push the power door
lock switch down on the lock side. Pushing down on the
unlock side will unlock them.
When you push the power door lock switch on the unlock side
to unlock the doors to allow a passenger to get in, the outer foot
lights come on. To turn off the lights, push the power door lock
switch on the lock side. (For details, see “Outer foot lights” on
page 212.)
The same switch is also found on the front passenger’s side.
However, pushing this switch will neither turn on nor off the
outer foot lights.