2006 Lexus GS430 trunk

KEYS AND DOORS
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G11006a
Security indicator light
Setting the system
1. Turn the engine switch off.
The engine immobilizer causes the security indicator light to
flash.
2. Close and lock all the doors, trunk and hood using entry
function, wireless remote control or a mechanical key.
If you lock them with entry function or wireless remote control,
the turn signal lights flash once and one beep will sound.* At
this time, the indicator light comes on.
NOTE:
* The turn signal lights can be set not to flash and beep can
be set not to sound.
Ask your Lexus dealer for details.
3. After 30 seconds, the illuminated indicator light
changes flashing and the system is set.
Cancelling the system
When you unlock any door or trunk using entry function,
wireless remote control or a mechanical key, the system
is cancelled.
If you unlock any door or trunk with entry function or wireless
remote control, the turn signal lights flash twice and two beeps
will sound.*
NOTE:
* The turn signal lights can be set not to flash and beep can
be set not to sound.
Ask your Lexus dealer for details.
Activating the system
The alarm sounds for 60 seconds if any of the following are
operated:
Unlocking any door or trunk without using entry function,
wireless remote control or a mechanical key.
 Opening the hood forcibly.
 Reconnecting the battery.
If any door is unlocked during the alarm sounding, its door is
automatically locked.
To stop the alarm: Use either of the following methods.
 Unlock the door or trunk using entry function, wireless
remote control or a mechanical key.
 Start the engine.

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Testing the system
1. Open all the windows.
2. Set the system as described above.
All the doors should be locked with entry function, wireless
remote control or a mechanical key. Be sure to wait until the
indicator light starts flashing.
3. Unlock one of the doors from the inside through one of
the opened windows.
The system should activate the alarm.
4. Unlock any of the doors with entry function, the
wireless remote control or a mechanical key to cancel the
system.
5. Repeat this operation for the other doors, trunk and
hood.
When testing the hood, also check that the system is activated
when the battery terminal is disconnected and then
reconnected.
If the system does not work properly, have it checked by your
Lexus dealer.
NOTICE
When disconnecting the battery, be sure to cancel the
theft deterrent system. Otherwise, the system could
activate an alarm and lock the unlocked door(s)
automatically.

SWITCHES
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G12002
The automatic light control sensor is on top center of the
instrument panel.
Do not place anything on the instrument panel, and/or do not
affix anything on the windshield to block this sensor.
When the headlights come on, the lights automatically turn off
about 30 seconds after any of the doors is opened and closed
with the engine switch off.* To turn them on again, select the
engine switch in “IG− ON” mode, or turn the headlight switch off
and then twist the knob until the first or second clickstop.
If you are going to park for over one week, make sure the
headlight switch is off.
When the headlight switch is on with all the doors locked and
the trunk closed, pushing the ”LOCK” button on the electronic
key turns off the headlights.
NOTE:
*The time before turning off the lights can be changed.
Ask your Lexus dealer for details. Daytime Running Light System
The headlights turn on at reduced intensity when the parking
brake is released with the engine started, even with the light
switch in the ”OFF” position. They will not
go off until the engine
switch is turned off.
To turn on the other exterior lights and instrument panel lights,
twist the knob to the first clickstop.
Twist the knob to the second clickstop to turn on the headlights
to full intensity for driving at night.
When setting the knob to the third clickstop (”AUTO”), the
headlights will automatic ally adjust to full intensity and/or turn
on the other lights depending on the darkness of the
surroundings. Likewise, as the surroundings become brighter,
the headlights will turn to reduced intensity, ultimately turning
off the other lights.
NOTICE
To prevent the battery from being discharged, do not
leave the lights on longer than necessary when the
engine is not running.

GAUGES, METERS AND SERVICE REMINDER INDICATORS
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Available driving distance
g13039
The available driving distance is calculated and displayed
depending on the amount of remaining fuel.
Average fuel consumption after refueling
g13046
The average fuel consumption after refueling is
calculated and displayed based on the total driving
distance and the total fuel consumption after refueling.
The value is updated every 10 seconds.
When refueling, be sure to stop your vehicle and turn the
engine switch off.
The average fuel consumption could not be calculated in either
of the following cases:
 Refueled by opening the fuel filler door using the manual
lever in the trunk
 Refueled with a small quantity of gasoline
Current fuel consumption
g13040
The current fuel consumption is calculated and displayed
based on the driving distance and the fuel consumption
at 20 revolutions of the engine.
The value is updated every 0.5 seconds.
If you are driving at low speeds just before stopping, the
accurate figure may not be shown.

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Trunk Open Warning
G13007
When any door, hood or trunk is open with the engine
switch in “IGON” mode, a message appears to let you
know which door, the hood or trunk is open. If you
continue driving in this condition, the master warning
light flashes and a warning tone sounds when the vehicle
speed exceeds 5 km/h (3 mph).
If any of the above warning messages appears, stop your
vehicle and close the door, hood or trunk securely.
 Moon Roof Warning
G13013
If the driver’s door is opened with the engine switch
turned off and the moon roof opened, the master warning
light flashes, a warning tone sounds and the above
message appears.
When you leave your vehicle, be sure to close the moon roof.
Parking Brake Release Warning
G13009
If you start driving with the parking brake applied, the
master warning light flashes, a warning tone sounds and
the above message appears when the vehicle speed
exceeds 5 km/h (3 mph).
If the above warning message appears, stop your vehicle and
release the parking brake.
 Headlight Leveling System Failure Warning
G13010
If there is a problem in the automatic headlight leveling
system, 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.

SECTION 1 – 4
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INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
Interior equipment
Sun visors100
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Interior lights 100
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Personal lights 101
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Illuminated entry system 102
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Luggage compartment lights 106
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Clock 106
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Outside temperature display 109
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Cigarette lighter and ashtray 11 0
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Power outlet 111
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Rear console box 11 2
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Glove box 11 3
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Garage door opener 11 4
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Cupholders 11 8
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Coin boxes 11 9
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Overhead console box 120
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Door pockets 121
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Trunk storage extension 122
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Floor mat 122
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Rear electric sunshade 123
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Tie −down hooks 125
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First−aid kit holder 125
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LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT LIGHT
G14035a
To turn on the luggage compartment light, open the trunk
lid or push the switch. Closing the trunk lid will turn the
light off.
CLOCK
G14007
The digital clock indicates the time with the engine switch
in “ACC” or “IGON” mode.
Vehicles with navigation system: T he cloc k can be
corrected manually or automatically using signals from the
GPS. For details, see the separate “Navigation System
Owner’s Manual”.
Vehicles without navigation system: To adjust the clock or
set the daylight saving time, follow the procedures below.

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TRUNK STORAGE EXTENSION
G14021
 1Lock 2Unlock 3Open
Pull down the center armrest in the rear seat. Push down
the handle and open the armrest door.
Access to the trunk can be prevented by locking the armrest
door with the mechanical key.
See “Stowage precautions” on page 463 for precautions when
loading luggage.
CAUTION
Be sure to close the door when the trunk storage
extension is not in use. Luggage or cargo in the trunk
may be thrown into the passenger compartment in a
sudden stop or crash resulting in injury.
FLOOR MAT
G14025
Use a floor mat of the correct size.
If the vehicle carpet and floor mat have 2 holes, then they are
designed for use with locking clips. Attach the floor mat to the
vehicle carpet using the clips. Lock the clips into the holes in
the vehicle carpet.