2006 Lexus GS430 engine

SWITCHES
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POWER WINDOW SWITCHES
G12012
 1For driver’s window
2For front passenger’s window
3For left rear window
4For right rear window
To raise or lower the windows, use the switch on each
door. The passengers’ windows can also be controlled by
the switches on the driver’s door.
The power windows work when the engine switch is selected
in “IG− ON” mode.
Retained accessory power operation: Even if the engine
switch is off with all the doors closed, the window can be
operated until any of the doors is opened (or for about 45
seconds).
G12023
Operating the switches
To lower the window, push the switch halfway down. Pull
it up to raise the window. The window glass moves as long
as the switch is operated.
Automatic operation: To fully raise or lower the window
automatically, pull the switch fully up or push it fully down.
To stop the window partway, lightly push or pull the switch in
the opposite direction and then release it.

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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.

SWITCHES
63
SEAT HEATER SWITCHES
G12024
To use the seat heater switches, pull the lever to slide the
rear console box cover backward.
G12025
 1For driver’s seat 2For front passenger’s seat
G12026
To turn on the heater, turn the dial as shown. The indicator
light (yellow) comes on.
The engine switch must be selected in “IG −ON” mode.
The heating level will be increased as you turn the dial to the
higher number.
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.

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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
66
Seat ventilator
G12029
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.

SWITCHES
67
Seat heater
G12030
To turn on the seat heater, turn the dial as shown. The
indicator light (yellow) comes on.
The engine switch must be selected in “IG−ON” mode.
The heating level will be increased as you turn the dial to the
higher number.
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.
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.

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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.

SECTION 1 – 3
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INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
Gauges, meters and service reminder
indicators
Fuel gauge70
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Engine coolant temperature gauge 70
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Tachometer 71
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Odometer and trip meter 72
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Light sensitive optitron meter 73
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Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers 74
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Multi−information display 84
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Instrument panel light control 98
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