2006 Lexus GS430 battery

EXTERIOR EQUIPMENT
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CAUTION
Make sure the cap is installed securely to prevent fuel
spillage in the event of an accident.
 Use only a genuine Lexus fuel tank cap for
replacement. It is designed to regulate fuel tank
pressure.
NOTICE
To prevent damage to the cap, apply force only in the
turning direction to the cap. Do not pull or pry it.
In case the opener is not actuated
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Remove the cover and pull up the manual lever in the
trunk.
This is used in case the fuel filler door cannot be opened due
to a discharged battery or other trouble.

EXTERIOR EQUIPMENT
138To open the moon roof:
Turn the key in the unlocking
direction and hold it.
After the door is unlocked, the moon roof begins to open. To
stop in the middle, return the key.
Jam protection function
If something gets caught into the roof opening during closing
operation, the moon roof stops and is open.
If the moon roof receives a strong impact, this function may
work even if nothing is caught.
If the battery is disconnected or run down
The moon roof may not operate automatically and the jam
protection function will not function correctly after you
reconnect, replace or recharge the battery. In any of these
cases, you should normalize the moon roof.
To normalize the moon roof, push and hold the “UP” button until
the moon roof tilts all the way up and then down a little
automatically.
Make sure the moon roof opens and closes automatically. If
the moon roof cannot be operated properly, have it checked by
your Lexus dealer.
CAUTION
To avoid serious personal injury, you must do the
following.
 While the vehicle is moving, always keep the heads,
hands and o ther parts of the bodies of all occupants
away from the roof opening. Otherwise, they could
be seriously injured if the vehicle stops suddenly or
if the vehicle is involved in an accident.
 Before you close the moon roof, always make sure
there is nobody around the moon roof. You must also
make sure nobody places his or her head, hands and
other parts of the body in the roof opening. If
someone’s neck, head or hands get caught in the
closing roof, it could result in death or serious injury.
When anyone closes the moon roof, first make sure
it is safe to do so.
 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 moon roof
switches and get trapped in the roof opening.
Unattended persons (particularly a small child) can
be involved in a serious accident.
 Never sit on top of the vehicle around the roof
opening.

OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS
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In the following cases, contact your Lexus dealer as soon as
possible:
The SRS front airbags have been inflated.
 The front of the vehicle (shaded in the illustration) was
involved in an accident that was not severe enough to cause
the SRS front airbags to inflate. 
The pad section of the steering wheel, dashboard or lower
portion of instrument panel (shaded in the illustration) is
scratched, cracked, or otherwise damaged.
NOTICE
Do not disconnect the battery cables before contacting
your Lexus dealer.

OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS
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In the following cases, contact your Lexus dealer as soon as
possible:
Any of the SRS front (and rear) side airbags and curtain
shield airbags have been inflated. 
The portion of the doors (shaded in the illustration) was
involved in an accident that was not severe enough to cause
the SRS side airbags and curtain shield airbags to inflate.
 The surface of the seats with the side airbag (shaded in the
illustration) is scratched, cracked, or otherwise damaged.
 The portion of the front pillars, rear pillars or roof side rail
garnishes (padding) containing the curtain shield airbags
inside (shaded in the illustration) is scratched, cracked, or
otherwise damaged.
NOTICE
Do not disconnect the battery cables before contacting
your Lexus dealer.

OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS
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Conditions for memorized position activation

Engine switch in “IG−ON” mode and selector lever in ”P”
position, with the vehicle stopped.
 Engine switch in “OFF” mode and within 30 seconds of
opening driver’s door.
The memorized position can be activated, except for the tilt
and telescopic steering.
If any driving position memory switch is pushed while one of
the memorized driving position profiles is being activated, the
operation will stop.
To activate the system, push the desired button (“1”, “2” or \
“3”)
again.
The driving position memory control system cannot be
operated while the vehicle is moving.
If the vehicle’s battery is disconnected, the computer’s
memory will be erased and the memorized positions will have
to be set again.
CAUTION
 Do not start the vehicle while the adjustments are
being made.
 Take care not to select the wrong button, or the seat
could strike the rear passenger or hit your body
against the steering wheel. If this happens, you can
stop the movement by pressing another driving
position memory switch.
MEMORY RECALL FUNCTION
You can recall the memorized position using the entry
function or wireless remote control.
If you unlock the door using the entry function or wireless
remote control, the memorized seat position is recalled when
the driver’s door is opened. The memorized steering wheel
position will be recalled when you push the engine switch.
This function can be used after setting by the following
procedure.
Setting the driving position onto the electronic key
The driver’s door must be closed with the engine switch turned
off.
1. Push and hold the previously memorized driving position
button “1”, “2” or “3”.
2. While depressing the button above, push and hold the
“LOCK” or “UNLOCK” button on the electronic key until a beep
sounds.
If you wish to set other driv ing position, repeat the above
procedure. The previous setting will be erased and the new
position will be set.
Resetting the driving position on the electronic key
The driver’s door must be closed with the engine switch turned
off.
1. Push and hold the “SET” button.
2. Push and hold the “LOCK” or “UNLOCK” button on the
electronic key until two beeps sound.

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Conditions for memorized position activation

Engine switch in “IG−ON” mode and selector lever in ”P”
position, with the vehicle stopped.
 Engine switch in “OFF” mode and within 30 seconds of
opening front passenger’s door.
If any seat position memory switch is pushed while one of the
memorized seat position profiles is being activated, the
operation will stop.
To activate the system, push the desired button (“1”, “2” or \
“3”)
again.
The seat position memory control system cannot be operated
while the vehicle is moving.
If the vehicle’s battery is disconnected, the computer’s
memory will be erased and the memorized positions will have
to be set again.
CAUTION
 Do not start the vehicle while the adjustments are
being made.
 Take care not to select the wrong button, or the seat
could strike the rear passenger . If this happens, you
can stop the movement by pressing another driving
position memory switch.

STEERING WHEEL AND MIRRORS
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Pushing the “AUTO” button for longer than 3 seconds
turns on or off the compass display.
The compass may not show the correct direction in the
following conditions:

The vehicle is stopped immediately after turning.
The compass does not adjust while the vehicle is stopped.
 The engine switch is turned off immediately after turning.
 The vehicle is on an inclined surface.
 The vehicle is in a place where the earth’s magnetic field is
subject to interference by artificial magnetic fields
(underground parking, under a steel tower, between
buildings, roof parking, near a crossing, near a large
vehicle, etc.).
 The vehicle is magnetized. (There is a magnet or a metal
object near the inside rear view mirror.)
 The battery has been disconnected.
 Any door is open.
If the deviation is small, the compass works to calibrate the
direction automatically while the vehicle is in motion.
For obtaining additional precision or for complete calibrating,
see “CALIBRATING THE COMPASS” below.
NOTICE
Do not put magnets or a metal object near the inside rear
view mirror. Doing this may cause malfunction of the
compass sensor.
CALIBRATING THE COMPASS (deviation calibration)
The direction display on the compass deviates from the true
direction determined by the earth’s magnetic field. The
amount of deviation varies according to the geographic
position of the vehicle.
To adjust for this deviation, stop the vehicle and push the
“AUTO” button for longer than about 6 seconds until the zone
number (1 −15) appears on the display. Then push the button
again, referring to the following map to select the number of the
zone where the vehicle is.

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VANITY MIRRORS
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To use the vanity mirror, swing the sun visor down and
slide the cover.
The vanity light comes on when you slide the cover. However
if the sun visor is not hooked securely, the light may not come
on.
NOTICE
To prevent the battery from being discharged, do not
leave the cover open for a long time while the engine is
stopped.