2006 Lexus GS430 ESP

AIR CONDITIONING
264“DUAL” switch—
This switch is used to set the temperatures independently for
the driver’s seat and front passenger seat.
Touching the switch changes from the independent mode to
the linked mode.

Independent mode: Temperatures can be set
independently for the driver’s seat and front passenger’s
seat. The indicator light will come on to show that the
independent mode has been selected.
 Linked mode: The same temperature is set for the driver’s
seat and front passenger’s seat. The indicator light will turn
off to show that the simultaneous temperature setting mode
has been selected.
When the temperature for the front passenger’s seat is
changed in linked mode, the mode is changed automatically to
independent mode.
INFORMATION
Knowledge for the twotemperature selector operation
This air conditioning system has two independent
temperature selectors: left and right (for the use of
driver and front passenger respectively).
 There are cases where the temperature of the air flow
may not accurately correlate on the driver and front
passenger side according to circumstances, even if
the left and right temperature selectors are set at the
same temperature. If this situation occurs, use the
fine tune operation to adjust the air temperature on
one side.
 There are cases where one or both of the air flow
temperatures may not accurately correlate with the
set temperature according to circumstances, when
the air flow temperature settings on the left and right
are substantially different. For example, if the left
controller is set at central or neutral temperature
while the right one is set at maximum heating or
maximum cooling, or vice versa. If this situation
occurs, use the fine tune operation to adjust the air
temperature on each side.

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If a Mark Levinson brand audio system is installed:
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Automatic sound levelizer (ASL):
When the audio sound becomes difficult to be heard due to
road noise, wind noise, etc. during driving, touch the “ASL”
switch. The system adjusts to the optimum volume and tone
quality according to the noise level.
When the system is on, the sound adjustment level is
displayed on the screen.
SURROUND:
If you touch “SURROUND”, surround sound will be enabled. (d) Your radio antenna
The wire antenna is mounted inside the rear window.
NOTICE

When cleaning the inside of the rear window, be
careful not to scratch or damage the wire antenna.
 Putting a film (especially a conductive or metallic
film) on the rear window may affect the reception of
radio or mobile telephone. For the installation of the
film, consult with your Lexus dealer.
(e) Your cassette player
When you insert a cassette, the exposed tape should be to the
right.
NOTICE
Never try to disassemble or oil any part of the cassette
player. Do not insert anything other than cassette tapes
into the slot.

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Radio operation
(XM satellite radio broadcast)
To listen to a satellite radio broadcast in your vehicle, an
additional genuine Lexus satellite receiver and antenna must
be purchased and installed, and the subscription to the XM
satellite radio is necessary.
(a) How to subscribe to an XM satellite radio
An XM satellite radio is a tuner designed exclusively to
receive broadcasts provided under a separate subscription.
Availability is limited to the 48 contiguous states.
How to subscribe:
You must enter into a separate service agreement with the
XM radio in order to receive satellite broadcast programming
in the vehicle. Additional activation and service subscription
fees apply that are not included in the purchase price of the
vehicle and optional digital satellite tuner. For complete
information on subscription rates and terms, or to subscribe to
the XM radio, visit XM on the web at www.xmradio.com
or
call an XM’s Listener Care at (800) 967−2346. The XM radio
is solely responsible for the quality, availability and content of
the satellite radio services provided, which are subject to the
terms and conditions of the XM radio customer service
agreement. Customers should have their radio ID ready; the radio ID can
be found by selecting the “channel 000” on the radio. For
details, see the “Displaying the radio ID” that follows.
All fees and programming are the responsibility of the XM
satellite radio and are subject to change.
Satellite tuner technology notice:
Lexus satellite radio tuners are awarded Type Approval
Certificates from XM
Satellite Radio Inc. as proof of
compatibility with the services offered by the XM satellite
radio.
(b) Displaying the radio ID
Each XM tuner is identified with a unique radio ID. You will
need the radio ID when activating XM service or when
reporting a problem.
If you select the “CH 000” using the “TUNE” knob, the ID code
of 8 alphanumeric characters appears. If you select another
channel, display of the ID code is canceled. The channel (000)
alternates the display between the radio ID and the specific
radio ID code.

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NOTICE
This XM tuner supports “Audio Services” (Music and
Talk) of only XM satellite radio and “Text Information”,
linked to the respective “Audio Services”.
*Text Information includes, Station Name, (Artist)
Name, (Song) Title and Category Name.
Cassette tape player operation
(a) Playing a cassette tape
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When you insert a cassette tape, the exposed tape should
face to the right.
The player will automatically start when you insert a cassette
tape. At this time, the “TAPE” screen appears on the display.
If a metal or chrome equivalent cassette tape is put in the
cassette player, the player will automatically recognize it and
“MTL” appears on the display.
To stop or eject the cassette tape, push the “
” (eject)
button.

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then
play the same side. If a tape fast forwards completely, the
cassette player will play the other side of the tape using the
auto−reverse feature.
Autoreverse feature: After the cassette player reaches the
end of a tape, it automatically reverses and begins to play the
other side, regardless of whether the cassette was playing or
fast forwarding. (c) Automatic program selection
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“RPT” switch: The repeat feature automatically replays the
current program.
Touch
the “RPT” switch while the program is playing. When the
program ends, it will automatically be rewound and replayed.
Touch the switch again to turn off the repeat feature.
There must be at least 3 seconds of blank space between
programs for the repeat feature to work correctly.
“SKIP” switch: The skip feature allows you to fast forward
past long stretches of blank tape. This is especially useful at
the end of cassettes.
Touch the “SKIP” switch. The player will automatically skip any
blank portions of 15 seconds or more and play the next
program. To cancel it, touch the switch once again.

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0209
Bislama
0214Bengali
0215Tibetan
0218Breton
0301Catalan
0315Corsican
0319Czach
0325Welsh
0401Danish
0426Bhutani
0515Esperanto
0520Estonian
0521Basque
0601Persian
0609Finnish
0610Fiji
0615Faroese
0625Frisian
0701Irish
0704Scots−Gaelic
0712Galician
0714Guarani
0721Gujarati
0801Hausa
0809Hindi
0818Croatian
0821Hungarian
0825Armenian
0901Interlingua
0905Interlingue
0911Inupiak
0914Indonesian
0919Icelandic
0923Hebrew
1009Yiddish
1023Javanese
1101Georgian
1111Kazakh
111 2Greenlandic
111 3Cambodian
111 4Kannada
111 9Kashmiri

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Audio system operating hints
NOTICE
To ensure correct audio system operations:
Be careful not to spill beverages over the audio
system.
 Do not put anything other than a cassette tape or disc
into the cassette tape slot or disc slot.
 The use of a cellular phone inside or near the vehicle
may cause a noise from the speakers of the audio
system which you are listening to. However, this
does not indicate a malfunction.
Radio reception
FM broadcasts have a range of about 40 km or 25 miles. When
driving away from a station, you may have to fine −tune your
radio and turn up the volume as the station gets weaker.
Because FM uses a line −of− sight signal, tall buildings or hills
may sometimes block reception. These are all normal
characteristics of FM recept ion and do not indicate any
problem with the radio itself. Caring for your cassette player and tapes
For the best performance for your cassette player and tapes:
Clean the tape head and other parts regularly.

A dirty tape head or tape path can decrease sound quality
and tangle your cassette tapes. The easiest way to clean
them is by using a cleaning tape. (A wet type is
recommended.)
Use high− quality cassettes:
 Low −quality cassette tapes can cause many problems,
including poor sound, inconsistent playing speed, and
constant auto− reversing. They can also get stuck or
tangled in the cassette player.
 Do not use a cassette if it has been damaged or tangled or
if its label is peeling off.
 Do not leave a cassette in the player if you are not listening
to it, especially if it is hot outside.
 Store cassettes in their cases and out of direct sunlight.
 Avoid using cassettes with a total playing time longer than
100 minutes (50 minutes per side). The tape used in these
cassettes is thin and could get stuck or tangled in the
cassette player.

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Correct Wrong
 Handle discs carefully, especially when you set them into
the player. Hold them on the edge and do not bend them.
Avoid getting fingerprints on them, particularly on the shiny
side.
 Dirt, scratches, warping, pin holes, or other disc damage
could cause the player to skip or to repeat a section of a
track. (To see a pin hole, hold the disc up to the light.)
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To clean a disc: Wipe it with a soft, lint −free cloth that has been
dampened with water. Wipe in a straight line from the center
to the edge of the disc (not in a circle). Do not use a
conventional record cleaner or anti −static device.