2006 LEXUS LS430 CD changer

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2-3. Operating the headlight and windshield wipers ..................... 110
Headlight switch ............................. 110
Fog light switch ................................ 113
Windshield wipers and 
washer............................................... 114
Headlight cleaner switch ............. 117
2-4. Using other driving systems..... 118 Lexus park assist system ............. 118
Rear view monitor system ......... 123
Cruise control ................................ 126
Dynamic radar/ laser cruise 
control............................................. 129
Electronically modulated air 
suspension..................................... 138
Driver assist systems.................... 140
Pre-collision system 
(if equipped) ................................. 143
2-5. Driving information ................... 145 Cargo & luggage .......................... 145
Vehicle load limits ......................... 148
Winter driving tips ........................ 149
Trailer Towing................................. 152
Dinghy towing ................................ 160
3-1. Using the air conditioning 
system and defogger .............. 162 Automatic air conditioning

control............................................. 162
Rear window defogger ............... 170
Rear air conditioning controls .. 172
3-2. Using the audio system............. 174 Audio system ................................... 174
Operating the radio ...................... 176
Operating the cassette player............................................... 182
Using the CD changer ............... 185
Optimal use of the audio 
system ............................................... 191
Using the rear controller ........... 193
Using the steering switches ...... 195
3-3. Turning on interior lights......... 198 Interior lights list............................. 198
3-4. Storage......................................... 201 Storage features ............................ 201
3-5. Other interior features .......... 208 Sun visors........................................ 208
Vanity mirror and light ............... 209
Clock.................................................. 210
Ashtray ................................................ 211
Cigarette li ghter
............................ 213
Power outlets .................................. 214
Outside temperature display ... 216
Seat heaters..................................... 218
Climate control seat 
switches ......................................... 220
3Interior features

3Interior features
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3-1. Using the air conditioning 
system and defogger ........... 162
Automatic air conditioning 
control .......................................... 162
Rear window defogger............. 170
Rear air conditioning 
controls ........................................ 172
3-2. Using the audio system .......... 174 Audio system ................................. 174
Operating the radio................... 176
Operating the cassette 
player ............................................ 182
Using the CD changer ............ 185
Optimal use of the audio 
system ............................................ 191
Using the rear controller ......... 193
Using the steering switches.... 195
3-3. Turning on interior lights ...... 198 Interior lights list ......................... 198
3-4. Storage ...................................... 201 Storage features......................... 201 3-5. Other interior features ....... 208
Sun visors ..................................... 208
Vanity mirror and light ............ 209
Clock ............................................... 210
Ashtray............................................. 211
Cigarette lighter ......................... 213
Power outlets................................ 214
Outside temperature display .......................................... 216
Seat heaters .................................. 218
Climate control seat 
switches ..................................... 220
Refreshing rear seat 
switches ...................................... 222
Coat hooks................................... 223
Floor mats ..................................... 224
Sunshades ................................... 225
Trunk features.............................. 227
Garage door opener ............... 232
Compass (vehicles without 
navigation system) ................ 238

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3-2. Using the audio system
Audio system
*If equipped
Ti t l ePa g e
Operating the radioP. 1 76
Receiving XM satellite radio*P. 1 7 9
Operating the cassette playerP. 1 8 2
Using the CD changerP. 1 8 5
Optimal use of the audio systemP. 1 9 1
Using the rear controllerP. 1 9 3
Using the steering switchesP. 1 9 5
Audio system with built-in CD changer, cassette player, and AM/FM radio
and XM Satellite radio (if equipped)

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3-2. Using the audio system
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Interior features
Using the CD changer
Loading a CD
Push the panel to open.
Inserting a single CD Push button briefly.
Insert a CD after the CD door opens.
Operable and display parts
CD eject
CD door
Disc No.
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indicator Search

playback
Rewind LoadTr a c k

selection
Selecting a CD
Fa st for wa rd RepeatRandom playback
Po w e r Vo l u m e

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3-2. Using the audio system
■About your changer
Your automatic changer can store up to 6 CDs
■If you accidentally push the button
Push the DISC or LOAD button to insert a
gain. Do not push in the CD which is
being ejected forcibly
■When LOAD, ERROR or WAIT are shown on the display.
LOAD : The CD changer is preparing to playback a CD. Wait for a short while.
ERROR 1: Make sure the label of the displayed disc is facing up and reinsert it into
the ch
anger.
ERROR 3 or 4: There is a problem with the changer.
WAIT : Operation is stopped due to a hi gh temp
erature inside the changer.
Remove the CD from the player and allow the player to cool down.
If the malfunction persists, take yo ur v
ehicle to your Lexus dealer.
■CD auto changer
■CD player protection feature
To protect the internal components, play back
is automatically stopped when a
problem is detected while the CD player is being used.
■Leaving CDs in the player for an extended period
Do not leave CDs in the CD player for an e
xtended period of time or the CDs may
become damaged.
The mark shown to the left indicates that only
audible CDs can be used. CD-Rs, CD-
ROMs and CDs with copy-protect features
cannot be used.

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3-2. Using the audio system
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Interior features
Using the rear controller
Turning on the power and selecting audio modes
■Pow e r
Push when the audio system is turned OFF.
■ Cha
nging modes
Push when the audio system is turned ON. P
ushing the button
changes the sound mode in the fo llo
wing order: AM, FM, cassette
deck, (CD changer).
Adjusting the volume
Push .
Continual adjustment is possible if the button is held for more than one
second.
Some audio features can be controlled from the rear seat using the rear con-
troller.
Vo l u m e
Cassette Tape:

Selects other side 
of cassette tape Radio:

Selects radio station
Po w e r Change modes/Child lock
CD: Searches 
desired CD
Radio: 
Adjusts the 
frequency
Cassette tape 
Skips forward 
or back ward CD: Select 
the track or 
disc

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3-2. Using the audio system
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Interior features
Using the steering switches
Turning on the power and selecting audio modes
■Pow e r
Push when the audio system is turned OFF.
■ Cha
nging modes
Push when the audio system is turned ON. Pushing the button
changes the audio mode in the following order: AM, FM, cassette
deck (CD changer).
Some audio features can be controlled using the switches on the steering
wheel.
Vo l u m e
Stores the 
volume setting
Power on, change modes
Radio: Station selection
Cassette tape: Fast forward and rewind
CD: Selects the track or disc

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Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C .............................................................162
ABS ABS ........................................................... 140
Warning light ....................................... 330
Adaptive front lighting system Adaptive front lighting system ........ 112
Warning light ....................................... 330
Air conditioning system Automatic air conditioning 
system .................................................... 162
Air conditioning filters ..................... 289
Rear air conditioning ......................... 172
Airbags Airbag operating conditions........... 62
Airbag precautions 
for your child ....................................... 66
Airbag warning light ........................ 330
Curtain shield air bag operating 
conditions.............................................. 62
Curtain shield airbag 
precautions .......................................... 66
General airbag precautions ........... 66
Locations of airbags.............................. 61
Modification and disposal 
of airbags................................................ 72
Side airbag 
operating conditions ....................... 62
Side airbag precautions .................... 69
Alarm ............................................................ 55
AM/FM radio........................................... 176
Anti-lock brake system Anti-lock brake system.................... 140
Warning light ....................................... 330
Ashtrays ....................................................... 211
Audio system Antenna .................................................... 176Cassette player ....................................
182
CD changer........................................... 185
Optimal use ............................................. 191
Radio ......................................................... 176
Rear controller...................................... 193
Steering switch ..................................... 195
Auto anti-glare mirror ........................... 42
Automatic air conditioning 
system ......................................................162
Automatic headlight leveling 
system Automatic headlight leveling 
system...................................................... 112
Warning light....................................... 330
Automatic light control 
system .........................................................111
Automatic transmission Automatic transmission .................... 98
Auxiliary boxes ...................................... 205
Back-up lights Replacing light bulbs ......................... 314
Wattage .................................................. 372
Battery Checking................................................ 273
If the battery is discharged ........... 356
Preparing and checking  before winter...................................... 149
Brake Brake assist system ............................ 140
Fluid ........................................................... 270
Parking brake........................................ 102
Warning light/buzzer ..................... 328
Brake lights Wattage .................................................. 372A
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