2006 Lexus GS430 lights

SWITCHES
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HEADLIGHT CLEANER SWITCH
The headlight cleaner switch is located in the switch box.
G12010
Push the button to use the switch box. To spray fluid on
the headlights, push the switch with the headlights on.
The engine switch must be selected in “IG−ON” mode.
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.
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.
NOTICE
Do not turn the headlight cleaner on with the washer
fluid tank empty. It may cause the cleaner motor to
overheat.

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Operating the window lock switch
G12013
Indicator light
With the window lock switch pressed in, only the driver’s
window can be raised or lowered.
The indicator lights on the swit ches tell you which of the
switches can be operated.
Even with the window lock switch pressed in, the windows will
be opened from outside the vehicle using a mechanical key or
wireless remote control.
Operating the windows from outside the
vehicle
The windows can be operated using a mechanical key.*
NOTE:
*This feature can be deactivated.
Ask your Lexus dealer for details.
G12014
Insert the mechanical key into the key hole on the driver’s
side.
To close the windows: Turn the key in the locking direction
and hold it.
After the door is locked, the windows begin to close. To stop
in the middle, return the key.
To open the windows: Turn the key in the unlocking direction
and hold it.
After the door is unlocked, the windows begin to open. To stop
in the middle, return the key.

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This function will work even with the window lock switch
pressed in.
The windows also can be opened using the wireless remote
control. For details, see page 29.
Jam protection function
During automatic raising operation, retained accessory
power
raising operation or raising operation using the mechanical key
from the outside, the window stops and is lowered if something
gets caught between the window and window frame.
If the window receives a strong impact, this function may work
even if nothing is caught.
If the battery is disconnected or run down
The power window may not operate automatically and the jam
protection function will not function correctly after you
reconnect, replace or recharge the battery. At this time, the
indicator lights of the switches will flash. In any of these cases,
you should normalize the power window on each door.
To normalize the power windows:
1. Push down the power window switch of each door and lower
the windows halfway.
2. Pull up the switch until the windows close and hold the
switch for one second.
Make sure the windows open and close automatically. If the
power windows cannot be operated properly, have them
checked by your Lexus dealer.
CAUTION
To avoid serious personal injury, you must do the
following.
 Before you close the power windows, always make
sure there is nobody around the power windows. You
must also make sure the heads, hands and other
parts of the bodies of all occupants are kept
completely inside the vehicle. If someone’s neck,
head or hands get caught in a closing window, it
could result in death or serious injury. When anyone
closes the power windows, make sure he or she
operates the windows safely.
 When small children are in the vehicle, never let them
use the power window switches without supervision.
Use the window lock switch to prevent them from
making unexpected use of the 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
G12015a
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.

GAUGES, METERS AND SERVICE REMINDER INDICATORS
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How to check all the service reminder
indicators
(except the low fuel level warning light):
1. Apply the parking brake.
2. Open the door.
The following service reminder indicator should come on. It
goes off when you close the door completely.
3. Select the engine switch in “IG−ON” mode.
The following service reminder indicators should come on.

or
(red)
or
or

(yellow)
WG10
WG6 WG7 WG8
The following service reminder indicators go off after a few
seconds.
WG6
WG8 WG10
GS300 only—The above and following service reminder
indicators go off after a few seconds.
(yellow)

or
The following service reminder indicator goes off after about 6
seconds.
The lights other than the slip indicator light may stay on for
about 60 seconds after the engine is started. It is normal if they
go out after a while.
If any service reminder indicator or warning buzzer does not
function as described above, have it checked by your Lexus
dealer as soon as possible.

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Rear Lights System Failure Warning
G13011
If there is a problem in the rear lights system (tail lights,
license plate light, stop lights, rear side marker light, high
mounted stoplight), the master warning light comes on, a
warning tone sounds and the above message appears.
If the above warning message appears, have your vehicle
checked by your Lexus dealer as soon as possible.
 Low Washer Fluid Warning
G13020
When the fluid level in the tank becomes very low, the
master warning light flashes, a warning tone sounds and
the above message appears.
Fill the tank as soon as possible.
 Low Engine Oil Pressure Warning
G13012
When the engine oil pressure becomes too low, the
master warning light flashes, a warning tone sounds and
the above message appears.
If this message appears while you are driving, pull off the road
to a safe place and stop the engine immediately. Call a Lexus
dealer or qualified repair shop for assistance.
The message may appear when the oil level is extremely low.
It is not designed to indicate low oil level, and the oil level must
be checked using the oil level dipstick.
NOTICE
Do not drive the vehicle while this warning message is
displayed even for one block. It may ruin the engine.

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PreCollision System Warning
G13031
If the precollision system is malfunctioning, the
precollision system warning light and master warning
light comes on, a warning tone sounds and the above
message appears.
If the above message appears, the pre− collision system may
not operate. Contact your Lexus dealer as soon as possible.
G13030
In the following conditions, the precollision system
warning light blinks, the master warning light comes on,
a warning tone sounds, and the above message appears.
 The millimeter wave radar sensor or the grille cover is
dirty.
Clean the grille or sensor with a soft cloth to remove the dirt.
 The precollision seat belts are activated repeatedly for
a short time.
The system turns of f temporarily for overheating protection. The above conditions do not indicate a malfunction. If the
problem is removed, the warning lights and message go out
and the system returns to normal.

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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.
G13005
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.