2006 Lexus GS430 battery

SWITCHES
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Be sure to turn the engine switch to “OFF” mode
when you leave your vehicle.
 Never leave anyone (particularly a small child) alone
in your vehicle, especially when the engine switch is
on. Otherwise, he/she could use the power window
switches and get trapped in a window. Unattended
persons (particularly a small child) can be involved in
a serious accident.
 Never try jamming any part of your body to activate
the jam protection function intentionally, as it could
result in a serious injury.
 The jam protection function may not work if
something gets caught just before the window fully
closed.EMERGENCY FLASHER SWITCH
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To turn on the emergency flashers, push the switch. To
turn them off, push the switch again.
All the turn signal lights will flash. The emergency flashers will
work with the engine running or off and with or without the
electronic key.
Turn on the emergency flashers to warn other drivers if you
must stop your vehicle where it might be a traffic hazard.
Always pull your vehicle as far off the road as possible.
The turn signal light switch will not work when the emergency
flashers are in operation.
NOTICE
To prevent the battery from being discharged, do not
leave the switch on longer than necessary when the
engine is not running.

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CAUTION
Occupants must use caution when operating the seat
heater because they may experience minor burns even
at low temperatures. Use extra caution for;
Babies, small children, elderly persons, sick persons
or persons with physical disabilities
 Persons who have sensitive skin
 Persons who are exhausted
 Persons who have taken alcohol or drugs which
induce sleep (sleeping drug, cold remedy, etc.).
To prevent the seat from overheating, do not use the
seat heater with a blanket, cushion, or other insulating
objects which cover the seat.
NOTICE
 Do not put unevenly weighted objects on the seat and
do not stick sharp objects (needles, nails, etc.) into
the seat.
 When cleaning the seats, do not use organic
substances (paint thinner, benzine, alcohol,
gasoline, etc.). They may damage the heater and seat
surface.
 To prevent the battery from being discharged, turn
the switches off when the engine is not running.

SWITCHES
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Seat ventilator
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To turn on the seat ventilator, turn the dial as shown. The
indicator light (green) comes on.
The engine switch must be selected in “IG−ON” mode.
More air will be delivered as you turn the dial to the higher
number.
After the switch is turned on, it takes several minutes until you
feel cool.
To disable this function, turn the dial to the “0” position. The
indicator light goes off. Keep the dial in this position when not
in use.
NOTICE
 Do not put unevenly weighted objects on the seat and
do not stick sharp objects (needles, nails, etc.) into
the seat.
 When cleaning the seats, do not use organic
substances (paint thinner, benzine, alcohol,
gasoline, etc.). They may damage the seat ventilation
/ heating system and seat surface.
 When cleaning the seats, fully wring out a towel to be
used. The wet seats may cause the seat
ventilation/heating system to malfunction.
 To prevent the battery from being discharged, turn
the switches off when the engine is not running.

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NOTICE
Do not put unevenly weighted objects on the seat and
do not stick sharp objects (needles, nails, etc.) into
the seat.
 When cleaning the seats, do not use organic
substances (paint thinner, benzine, alcohol,
gasoline, etc.). They may damage the seat
ventilation/heating system and seat surface.
 When cleaning the seats, fully wring out a towel to be
used. The wet seats may cause the seat
ventilation/heating system to malfunction.
 To prevent the battery from being discharged, turn
the switches off when the engine is not running.

GAUGES, METERS AND SERVICE REMINDER INDICATORS
93
Electronic Key System Warning
G13014
In the following cases, the master warning light flashes, a
warning tone sounds and the above message appears.
 An electronic key is not detected in the vehicle when you
push the engine switch. In this case, the above message
appears for 8 seconds.
 An electronic key is not detected in the vehicle because
someone has taken an electronic key outside of the vehicle
without turning the engine switch off. At this time, the
electronic key sounds an alarm. The above message turns
off if you turn the engine switch off or the entry function
detects an electronic key in the vehicle.
In addition to either of the above conditions, if you get out from
the vehicle, having an electronic key when the engine switch
is selected in “IG −ON” mode and the selector lever is in a
position other than “P”, “SHIFT TO P RANGE” and “KEY IS
NOT DETECTED” appear alternately.
G13015
If you get out from the vehicle, having an electronic key
when the engine switch is selected in “IGON” mode and
the selector lever is in a position other than “P”, the
master warning light flashes, a beep sounds inside the
vehicle and the above message appears. When you shift
the selector lever to the “P” position or start driving, the
beeping stops sounding, the above message turns off.
In addition to the above condition, if the entry function does not
detect an electronic key in the vehicle, “SHIFT TO P RANGE”
and “KEY IS NOT DETECTED” appear alternately.
G13016
If the entry function determines that the battery voltage is
low (2V to 3V) when the engine switch is turned off more
than 20 minutes after turned on, the master warning light
flashes, a warning tone sounds and the above message
appears.
If the above message appears, the battery needs to be
replaced. Although you can replace the battery referring to
“Replacing the battery ” on page 34 , we recommend you have
it replaced by your Lexus dealer as it is easy to be scratched.

INTERIOR EQUIPMENT
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Rear ashtray
To use the ashtray, open the cover.
When finished with your cigarette, thoroughly extinguish it in
the ashtray to prevent other cigarette butts from catching fire.
After using the ashtray, close the lid completely.
To remove the ashtray, press down on the lock spring plate and
pull it out.
CAUTION
To reduce the chance of injury in case of an accident or
sudden stop while driving, always close the ashtray
cover completely after use.
POWER OUTLET
G14010
The power outlet is designed for power supply for car
accessories.
The power outlet is located in the rear console box.
The power outlet works when “ACC” or “IG −ON” mode is
selected.
NOTICE
 To prevent the fuse from being blown, do not use the
electricity over the total vehicle capacity of
12V/120W.
 To prevent the battery from being discharged, do not
use the power outlet longer than necessary when the
engine is not running.

INTERIOR EQUIPMENT
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GARAGE DOOR OPENER
The garage door opener (\b Universal
Transceiver) is manufactured under license from
HomeLink
\b and can be programmed to operate garage
doors, gates, entry doors, door locks, home lighting
systems, and security systems, etc.
(a) Programming the HomeLink\b
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 1 Indicator light 2Buttons
The HomeLink
\b in your vehicle has 3 buttons and you can
store one program for each button.
To ensure correct programming into the HomeLink
\b, install a
new battery in the hand −held transmitter prior to programming.
The battery side of the hand −held transmitter must be pointed
away from the HomeLink
\b during the programming process. For Canadian users, follow the procedure in “Programming an
entrance gate/Programming all devices in the Canadian
market”.
1. Decide which of the 3 HomeLink
\b buttons you want to
program.
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 1 HomeLink\b
2 Handheld garage transmitter
325 to 75 mm (1 to 3 in.)
2. Place your hand− held garage transmitter 25 to 75 mm (1 to
3 in.) away from the surface of the HomeLink
\b.
Keep the indicator light on the HomeLink
\b in view while
programming.

INTERIOR EQUIPMENT
124To raise the sunshade again, perform any of the following
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.