2006 LEXUS LS430 Owners Manual

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1-7. Safety information
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Before driving
CAUTION
■When installing the child restraint system
●When a booster seat is installed, always ensure that the shoulder belt is posi-
tioned across the center of the child’s shou lder
. The belt should be kept away from
the child’s neck, but not so that it could fall off the child's shoulder. Failing to do so
may result in death or serious injury in the event of an accident or sudden braking.
●Ensure that the belt and tab are securely locked and the seat belt is not twisted.
●Push and pull the child seat in different directions to be sure it is secure.
●Follow all installation instructions provid ed by the child restraint system manufac -
turer.
■Do not use the seat belt extender
If using the seat belt extender when inst al
ling a child seat, the seat belt will not
securely hold the child restraint system, which could cause death or serious injury
to the child or other passengers in the event of collision.
●If the driver’s seat position does not allow
sufficient space for safe installation on the
left-hand rear seat, install the child restraint
on the right-hand side seat.
●Only put a forward facing or booster child
seat on the front seat when unavoidable.
When installing a forward facing or
booster child restraint on the front passen-
ger seat, move the seat as far back as possi-
ble. 
Failing to do so may result in injury or even
death if the airbags deploy (inflate).

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Child restraint system with a top strap
Secure the child restraint using a
seat belt or the lower anchorages.
( P.76 )
Push the lid to open.
Latch the hook onto the anchor -
age bracket and tighten the top
str
ap.
Make sure the top strap is securely
latched.

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1-7. Safety information
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Before driving
Installation with child restraint lower anchorages
Move the seat fully back* (and
head restraint to the lower most
position).
* If equipped with power seats
Ty p e A
Widen the gap between the seat
cushion and seatback slightly
.
Latch the hooks of the lower straps
onto the anchorages.

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Type B
Widen the gap between the seat
cushion and seatback slightly
.
Latch the buckles onto the anchor-
ages.
If the child restraint has a top strap, the top strap should be latched onto the
anchorages.
CAUTION
■To install correctly
When using the lower anchorages, be sure that there are no foreign objects around
the ancho

rages and that the seat belt is not caught behind the child seat. 
Make sure the restraint system is securely
attached, or it may cause death or seri-
ous injury to the child in the even t of
a sudden stop or accident.
■Child restraint systems that can be installed using the lower anchorages
Child restraint systems conforming to FM V
SS225 or CMVSS210.2 specifications
can be used. This vehicle is designed to confirm to the SAE J1819.

2When driving
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2-1. Driving procedures ................. 86Driving the vehicle ...................... 86
Starting the engine ...................... 94
Automatic transmission ............ 98
Turn signal lever ............................ 101
Parking brake .............................. 102
2-2. Instrument cluster .................. 103 Gauges and meters .................. 103
Indicators and warning 
lights ............................................. 105
Multi-information display ........ 107
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

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2-1. Driving procedures
Driving the vehicle
The following procedures should be observed to ensure safe driving.
■Starting the engine ( P.94 )
■ Driving
With the brake pedal depressed,
shif
t the selector lever to D.
Release the parking brake.
Gradually release the brake peda l and gently depr
ess the accel-
erator pedal to accelerate the vehicle.
■ Stopping
With the selector lever in D, depress the brake pedal.
If necessary, set the parking brake.
When the vehicle is stopped for an extended period of time, shift the
selector lever to P or N. (
P. 9 8 )
STEP1

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When driving
Starting on a steep incline
Firmly set the parking brake and
shift the selector lever to D.
Gently depress the accelerator pedal.
Release the parking brake.
■ Parking the vehicle
With the selector lever in D, depress the brake pedal.
Set the parking brake. (
P.102 )
Shift the selector lever to P. (
P.98 )
Stop the engine.

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■ Braking in your new Lexus
To extend the life of the vehicle, observe the following precautions.
For the first 200 miles (300 km):
Avoid sudden stops.
For the first 1000 miles (1600 km):
• Do not drive in excess of 62 mph (100 km/h).
• Maintain engine speed of between 2000 and 4000 rpm.
• Avoid sudden acceleration.
• Do not drive at a constant speed for e
xtended periods.
■Operation in foreign countries
Comply with the relevant vehicle registration laws and confirm the availability
of the correct fuel (unleaded and minimum octane rating P.373
).
CAUTION
■When starting the vehicle
Always keep your foot on the brake pedal while stopped with the engine running.
This pr

events the vehicle from creeping.